Abby Denson
@abbydenson.bsky.social
Author of MY TOKYO SUMMER and the KITTY SWEET TOOTH series (both illustrated by Utomaru), COOL JAPAN GUIDE, and many others)! www.AbbyDenson.com
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Abby Denson
@abbydenson.bsky.social
· Sep 12
I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for MY TOKYO SUMMER! The story is based on my own life-changing experience of traveling to Japan as a student, and the friendship that blossomed there ❤️. Illustrated with gorgeous art by Utomaru, MY TOKYO SUMMER will be published on July 7, 2026 by Scholastic!
This week I was thrilled to get galley copies of MY TOKYO SUMMER! The art by Utomaru looks just gorgeous! The book is available for preorder NOW at all major bookstores. 😸😸
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This week I was thrilled to get galley copies of MY TOKYO SUMMER! The art by Utomaru looks just gorgeous! The book is available for preorder NOW at all major bookstores. 😸😸
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Cover reveal!
Introducing my next comic, My Journey to Japan Escape to Yokai Mountain. A story about two siblings first trip to Japan and how meeting a magic monster is the best way to be a tourist. Split between a fun adventure and cool Japan facts, this kids comic was a dream to make.
Introducing my next comic, My Journey to Japan Escape to Yokai Mountain. A story about two siblings first trip to Japan and how meeting a magic monster is the best way to be a tourist. Split between a fun adventure and cool Japan facts, this kids comic was a dream to make.
October 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Cover reveal!
Introducing my next comic, My Journey to Japan Escape to Yokai Mountain. A story about two siblings first trip to Japan and how meeting a magic monster is the best way to be a tourist. Split between a fun adventure and cool Japan facts, this kids comic was a dream to make.
Introducing my next comic, My Journey to Japan Escape to Yokai Mountain. A story about two siblings first trip to Japan and how meeting a magic monster is the best way to be a tourist. Split between a fun adventure and cool Japan facts, this kids comic was a dream to make.
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"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
youtu.be
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for MY TOKYO SUMMER! The story is based on my own life-changing experience of traveling to Japan as a student, and the friendship that blossomed there ❤️. Illustrated with gorgeous art by Utomaru, MY TOKYO SUMMER will be published on July 7, 2026 by Scholastic!
September 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for MY TOKYO SUMMER! The story is based on my own life-changing experience of traveling to Japan as a student, and the friendship that blossomed there ❤️. Illustrated with gorgeous art by Utomaru, MY TOKYO SUMMER will be published on July 7, 2026 by Scholastic!
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Calling all #Teachers #Educators #Readers #Writers to tune in for the FREEDOM READ-IN! Support #FreedomToRead by streaming for FREE on 9 May (Friday of #ChildrensBookWeek) #kidlit
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Morning 10-12:45 : crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon 1-3 : crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Morning 10-12:45 : crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon 1-3 : crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
May 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Calling all #Teachers #Educators #Readers #Writers to tune in for the FREEDOM READ-IN! Support #FreedomToRead by streaming for FREE on 9 May (Friday of #ChildrensBookWeek) #kidlit
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Morning 10-12:45 : crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon 1-3 : crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Morning 10-12:45 : crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon 1-3 : crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
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I'm doing a thing on Wednesday, and it's FREE. Because I actually asked for it to be and because frankly, people are feeling it rough right now. If you wish to be distracted for an hour and possibly learn a bit about effective use of narration in comics, SIGN UP NOW. (or you're going to miss it)
Effective Comics Narration with Rivkah LaFille - Kids Comics Unite
Transform blah internal narration into something with true personality and insight into your narrator's mind, and deciding when to ditch the internal narration altogether and let actions speak louder ...
kidscomicsunite.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I'm doing a thing on Wednesday, and it's FREE. Because I actually asked for it to be and because frankly, people are feeling it rough right now. If you wish to be distracted for an hour and possibly learn a bit about effective use of narration in comics, SIGN UP NOW. (or you're going to miss it)
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If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
April 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to our democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
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It’s #RightToReadDay.
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
April 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s #RightToReadDay.
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
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Monday 4/7 is #RightToReadDay. Celebrate the right to read & spotlight the freedoms that are lost when libraries & library workers are attacked. Here's how you can take action:
✅Send a postcard to your library
✅Host an event
✅Make & share art
✅Contact Congress
More actions ➡️ bit.ly/RightToReadDay
✅Send a postcard to your library
✅Host an event
✅Make & share art
✅Contact Congress
More actions ➡️ bit.ly/RightToReadDay
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Monday 4/7 is #RightToReadDay. Celebrate the right to read & spotlight the freedoms that are lost when libraries & library workers are attacked. Here's how you can take action:
✅Send a postcard to your library
✅Host an event
✅Make & share art
✅Contact Congress
More actions ➡️ bit.ly/RightToReadDay
✅Send a postcard to your library
✅Host an event
✅Make & share art
✅Contact Congress
More actions ➡️ bit.ly/RightToReadDay
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Mark your calendars! @uabookbans.bsky.social is organizing Right to Read Day on April 7! More info here uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
Right to Read Day
The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.
uniteagainstbookbans.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Mark your calendars! @uabookbans.bsky.social is organizing Right to Read Day on April 7! More info here uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
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Inspired a bit by @mattloux.bsky.social & @abbydenson.bsky.social ’s nighttime visit posted on @mangasplaining (www.mangasplaining.com/show-notes-e...), we dropped by Fushimi Inari Taisha tonight. No cats, but it was mostly quiet and a little eerie
February 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Inspired a bit by @mattloux.bsky.social & @abbydenson.bsky.social ’s nighttime visit posted on @mangasplaining (www.mangasplaining.com/show-notes-e...), we dropped by Fushimi Inari Taisha tonight. No cats, but it was mostly quiet and a little eerie
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Would y'all like something NICE to share? Well, the state of CT is bring up a bill to protect librarians, increase representation in collection curation, and make books harder to remove from shelves in our public an school libraries. If you are a CT resident show your support here:
SEND AN EMAIL: Strengthen the Freedom to Read in CT School and Public Libraries
www.saveschoollibrarians.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Would y'all like something NICE to share? Well, the state of CT is bring up a bill to protect librarians, increase representation in collection curation, and make books harder to remove from shelves in our public an school libraries. If you are a CT resident show your support here:
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Life goal unlocked 🔓
My art on the cover of a Japanese book! My wonderful friend and scholar, Fusami asked me to contribute to her book about women and comics I think as an international perspective, as well as a male who writes female characters often. I’m so thrilled and the book looks great!
My art on the cover of a Japanese book! My wonderful friend and scholar, Fusami asked me to contribute to her book about women and comics I think as an international perspective, as well as a male who writes female characters often. I’m so thrilled and the book looks great!
January 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Life goal unlocked 🔓
My art on the cover of a Japanese book! My wonderful friend and scholar, Fusami asked me to contribute to her book about women and comics I think as an international perspective, as well as a male who writes female characters often. I’m so thrilled and the book looks great!
My art on the cover of a Japanese book! My wonderful friend and scholar, Fusami asked me to contribute to her book about women and comics I think as an international perspective, as well as a male who writes female characters often. I’m so thrilled and the book looks great!
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Howdy folks! If you are a kidlit cartoonists in the New England area, or know somebody who is, we have a monthly social group that is currently meeting at a coffee shop in Middletown, CT. Please DM me for the exact location and follow for future events. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍
#kidlitgn #kidlitcomics
#kidlitgn #kidlitcomics
January 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Howdy folks! If you are a kidlit cartoonists in the New England area, or know somebody who is, we have a monthly social group that is currently meeting at a coffee shop in Middletown, CT. Please DM me for the exact location and follow for future events. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍
#kidlitgn #kidlitcomics
#kidlitgn #kidlitcomics
Excited that I'll be going to Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême this year and be on a panel Saturday Jan 27 too! (details below) Who else is going?
January 16, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Excited that I'll be going to Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême this year and be on a panel Saturday Jan 27 too! (details below) Who else is going?
Today!!!
See you this Saturday Nov. 25th at 1PM at The Book & Nook 24 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Warwick, New York 10990. With @yaytime.bsky.social and @mattloux.bsky.social 😸
November 25, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Today!!!
See you this Saturday Nov. 25th at 1PM at The Book & Nook 24 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Warwick, New York 10990. With @yaytime.bsky.social and @mattloux.bsky.social 😸
November 21, 2023 at 1:51 AM
See you this Saturday Nov. 25th at 1PM at The Book & Nook 24 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Warwick, New York 10990. With @yaytime.bsky.social and @mattloux.bsky.social 😸
Update! Due to rain expected, this event will now take place indoors at the nearby Warwick Valley Middle School Gym (225 West St.). When you arrive, look for the building with the name "Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center" as well as signs and balloons leading you in the right direction.
My next event is Saturday October 7th at the Warwick Children’s Book Festival at Stanley-Deming Park in Warwick, NY! See you there! 📚🍎🍁🍂
October 6, 2023 at 12:06 AM
Update! Due to rain expected, this event will now take place indoors at the nearby Warwick Valley Middle School Gym (225 West St.). When you arrive, look for the building with the name "Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center" as well as signs and balloons leading you in the right direction.
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October 3, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Kicking off October, I saw Goblin perform and it was awesome! Recommended if they come to your town. Also Demons is really fun to watch with a crowd.
October 3, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Kicking off October, I saw Goblin perform and it was awesome! Recommended if they come to your town. Also Demons is really fun to watch with a crowd.
My next event is Saturday October 7th at the Warwick Children’s Book Festival at Stanley-Deming Park in Warwick, NY! See you there! 📚🍎🍁🍂
September 30, 2023 at 11:14 PM
My next event is Saturday October 7th at the Warwick Children’s Book Festival at Stanley-Deming Park in Warwick, NY! See you there! 📚🍎🍁🍂
This Saturday Sept. 30th! See you in Long Island at Great Neck Library with @mattloux.bsky.social 😸 for their Fall Art Fest!
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue
Great Neck, New York 11023
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue
Great Neck, New York 11023
September 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM
This Saturday Sept. 30th! See you in Long Island at Great Neck Library with @mattloux.bsky.social 😸 for their Fall Art Fest!
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue
Great Neck, New York 11023
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue
Great Neck, New York 11023
Judging and presenting at the Ringo Awards was an awesome experience! Baltimore gave me a very warm welcome. Thank you! ❤️
September 10, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Judging and presenting at the Ringo Awards was an awesome experience! Baltimore gave me a very warm welcome. Thank you! ❤️
We had a crowd with great questions at yesterday’s Baltimore Comic-Con panel on Japan travel. That’s always the best. ☺️
September 9, 2023 at 12:41 PM
We had a crowd with great questions at yesterday’s Baltimore Comic-Con panel on Japan travel. That’s always the best. ☺️