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Priyanka Taslim (preorder ALWAYS BE MY BIBI)
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Writes about brown people doing Main Character™️ stuff. THE LOVE MATCH (YA romcom) out now from Simon & Schuster. Next: ALWAYS BE MY BIBI (YA romcom, S&S, June 2025), then FROM MUMBAI, WITH LOVE (SMPG). Rep: Quressa Robinson of Folio Lit 🇧🇩🇺🇸✨
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Priyanka Taslim (preorder ALWAYS BE MY BIBI) @bhootbabe.bsky.social · Jun 10
It’s midnight, which means I’m officially the author of TWO WHOLE BOOKS! #WritingCommunity #booksky

Welcome to the world, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI! You’ll look so pretty next to THE LOVE MATCH on my bookshelf!

Find out more: linktr.ee/priyankataslim
The author in a ruffled white dress with flowy sleeves and pastel paint patterns sitting at a silver dining table, holding up a copy of ALWAYS BE MY BIBI with more stacked in front of her. Golden curtains in the background. White and gold flower decorations are visible. The author has dark, loose hair and dark eyes, a light, warm-toned complexion, and reddish/pinkish makeup. ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is a YA romcom following a fashionista to a swanky tea resort for her sister’s wedding to its heir. Similar to the previous photo, but this time, the author is also holding up a copy of THE LOVE MATCH, her first book. THE LOVE MATCH is a YA romcom about a girl fake dating the “ideal” boy her mom sets her up with.
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…Anyway, since the adaptation starring Maitreyi has been nixed for yet another unnecessary one that brings nothing fresh to Pride and Prejudice, reminder that I wrote TWO Austen-inspired (in the looser sense, so the plot can still surprise you) romcoms with South Asian (specifically 🇧🇩🇺🇸) heroines!
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim Always Be My Bibi by Priyanka Taslim
July 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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It’s been one whole month since ALWAYS BE MY BIBI released!

✨ YA romcom
✨ travel romance set in 🇧🇩
✨ slow burn
✨ dislike to love
✨ fashionista x farm boy
✨ big, fat Bengali wedding
✨ bride’s sister x groom’s brother
✨ family drama + platonic bonds
✨ teaming up to sabotage their siblings’ engagement
A picture of the book with a tree that has pink petals behind it. The book is leaning against a wooden column, and there are many colorful butterflies scattered around it. Cover art features a smiling Bangladeshi American girl in fusion Indo-western style holding a glass of seven color tea aloft with a tea garden visible in the background.
July 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Hi everyone, I'm in need of work. I'm open for Query ($15), Synopsis ($20), & Submission Package Critique (query + synopsis + first 5 pages, $45). I provide extensive edits & feedback while keeping the author's voice intact. Turnaround time is 3 days.
July 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Librarian friends, I’ll be @ the ALA conference this Sat, signing free books + giving away swag, so you can decide if this Junior Library Guild selection is right for your tweens/teens!

9:30-10:00am @ booth 406! Please swing by if you’re there! Fellow authors too!

#ALA2025 #ALAC #ALAC2025 #booksky
Pink and blue ish split background. Foreground showing book, art, and bookmarks, which I’ll have with me at the conference. ALA logo at the top with signing details. Find those in the captions.
June 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Librarian friends, I’ll be @ the ALA conference this Sat, signing free books + giving away swag, so you can decide if this Junior Library Guild selection is right for your tweens/teens!

9:30-10:00am @ booth 406! Please swing by if you’re there! Fellow authors too!

#ALA2025 #ALAC #ALAC2025 #booksky
Pink and blue ish split background. Foreground showing book, art, and bookmarks, which I’ll have with me at the conference. ALA logo at the top with signing details. Find those in the captions.
June 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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When they inevitably try to convince us, yet again, that progressive policies are a lost cause and they HAVE to cater to the right to win (while continuing to lose over and over) let’s remember tonight!
June 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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I adore these pieces of Bibi and Sohel from ALWAYS BE MY BIBI, my YA romcom starring a fashionista who travels to a tea estate in Bangladesh for her older sister’s wedding, only for romance to brew between her and the groom’s brother.

The first is by Pluto Vonspace, the second by Thar Chandran!
A teenage Bangladeshi couple. The girl has dark, wavy hair with heart shaped sunglasses on top and impeccable makeup. She’s glowering at the boy, who is trying to sneak a peek at a book she’s holding called THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF BIODATAS. The boy has an amused expression on his face. His hair is more straight, his complexion lighter, and he wears a straw conical hat on his head. Other than that, they’re both wearing the same black uniform. A couple embracing with a beautiful tea garden behind them. There are pink flowers growing in the grass and also trees visible, alongside the terraced hills of tea plants. The sky is the color of sunset. The girl smiles and clutches at her floppy sunhat with a bangled hand painted in henna, wearing a yellowish white sundress and matching heels. The boy holds her gave while smiling fondly down at her, dressed in a white button up, dark pants and dark shoes. He holds a red umbrella in one hand and his straw hat is floating away. They almost look like they’re dancing.
June 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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I adore these pieces of Bibi and Sohel from ALWAYS BE MY BIBI, my YA romcom starring a fashionista who travels to a tea estate in Bangladesh for her older sister’s wedding, only for romance to brew between her and the groom’s brother.

The first is by Pluto Vonspace, the second by Thar Chandran!
A teenage Bangladeshi couple. The girl has dark, wavy hair with heart shaped sunglasses on top and impeccable makeup. She’s glowering at the boy, who is trying to sneak a peek at a book she’s holding called THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF BIODATAS. The boy has an amused expression on his face. His hair is more straight, his complexion lighter, and he wears a straw conical hat on his head. Other than that, they’re both wearing the same black uniform. A couple embracing with a beautiful tea garden behind them. There are pink flowers growing in the grass and also trees visible, alongside the terraced hills of tea plants. The sky is the color of sunset. The girl smiles and clutches at her floppy sunhat with a bangled hand painted in henna, wearing a yellowish white sundress and matching heels. The boy holds her gave while smiling fondly down at her, dressed in a white button up, dark pants and dark shoes. He holds a red umbrella in one hand and his straw hat is floating away. They almost look like they’re dancing.
June 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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It's UK/🌎 publication day for Always Be My Bibi 🎀 🎊

Clueless meets Crazy Rich Asians in this YA rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock—and potential romance—when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister’s wedding.

Grab your copy now!
A photo of the UK paperback being held up by a pale hand with dark pink nails, pink flowers in light gray/blue planters and grass in the background. Pink and purple sky background. UK paperback cover in the center. Text above says OUT NOW, text below says in the UK, AUS, IN and many other places around the world. Pink arrows point to the following tropes in the book: Travel romcom Set on a tea estate in Bangladesh Black cat/golden retriever Fashionista/farm boy About sisters/siblings Clueless meets Crazy Rich Asians
June 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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✈️ UK COVER REVEAL ✈️

Always Be My Bibi (Clueless meets Crazy Rich Asians): Teen fashionista Bibi jets off to a glam tea estate in 🇧🇩 for her sister’s wedding to its heir, not expecting her own romance to brew with the brother of the groom!

Out June 19th from S&S in 🇬🇧 + intlly!

Art: Shazleen Khan
Pinkish red background, a sketchy image of Dhaka. Priyanka Taslim (author name) written in red. In yellow, smaller text, the tagline reads “HER SUMMER OF ROMANCE IS ABOUT TO GET COMPLICATED.” The title of the book, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI, is in white, rounded, cute cursive letters, almost like skywriting, with hearts dotting the i’s and two xx’s under. In the foreground is the heroine, a Bangladeshi American teenager tugging down heart shaped pink/red/rose-tinted sunglasses, her makeup immaculately done, her hair loose, wearing a yellow blouse with blue and gold trim and a matching scarf, both bangles and charm bracelets on her wrists. This art is by Shazleen Khan, just like the U.S. cover.
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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✈️ UK COVER REVEAL ✈️

Always Be My Bibi (Clueless meets Crazy Rich Asians): Teen fashionista Bibi jets off to a glam tea estate in 🇧🇩 for her sister’s wedding to its heir, not expecting her own romance to brew with the brother of the groom!

Out June 19th from S&S in 🇬🇧 + intlly!

Art: Shazleen Khan
Pinkish red background, a sketchy image of Dhaka. Priyanka Taslim (author name) written in red. In yellow, smaller text, the tagline reads “HER SUMMER OF ROMANCE IS ABOUT TO GET COMPLICATED.” The title of the book, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI, is in white, rounded, cute cursive letters, almost like skywriting, with hearts dotting the i’s and two xx’s under. In the foreground is the heroine, a Bangladeshi American teenager tugging down heart shaped pink/red/rose-tinted sunglasses, her makeup immaculately done, her hair loose, wearing a yellow blouse with blue and gold trim and a matching scarf, both bangles and charm bracelets on her wrists. This art is by Shazleen Khan, just like the U.S. cover.
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Not sure if #AlwaysBeMyBibi is your cup of tea? You can read an EXTENDED EXCERPT on @simonteen dot com until the end of June to help you make a decision! Open intl—all you need is an account with their website to be able to read the first SEVEN chapters!
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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TODAY at the Montclair Public Library in NJ from 6-7:30pm is my launch party for ALWAYS BE MY BIBI!

Here’s the page to RSVP: bccls.libcal.com/event/14071646
An Evening with Priyanka Taslim (Ages 12 +)
Join us for a wonderful evening with Priyanka Taslim as we celebrate the release of her new title, Always Be My Bibi! She'll be joined in conversation by author Sathya...
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June 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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My in person launch party is TOMORROW for anyone in the vicinity of the Montclair Public Library!
bhootbabe.bsky.social Priyanka Taslim (preorder ALWAYS BE MY BIBI) @bhootbabe.bsky.social · Jun 10
LAUNCH PARTY INFO

Join me virtually at 7pm ET today on Instagram Live

If you’re in the NJ area, I’d love to celebrate with you IN PERSON at the Montclair Public Library on June 12th—free for all attendees, cake, food and bookish swag on site, but registration recommended!

Peep the link for deets!
Poster for the virtual event. All details in caption except that one attendee will win a free copy. Poster for in person event. All details in caption.
June 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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UK cover reveal tomorrow, maybe? Get the full effect on my Instagram! 👀
June 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Join me for my virtual launch on Instagram live in eight minutes! @bhootbabe there too!
June 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Q&A with Priyanka Taslim about her new YA novel, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI.
tinyurl.com/4tywnt7p
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June 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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It’s midnight, which means I’m officially the author of TWO WHOLE BOOKS! #WritingCommunity #booksky

Welcome to the world, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI! You’ll look so pretty next to THE LOVE MATCH on my bookshelf!

Find out more: linktr.ee/priyankataslim
The author in a ruffled white dress with flowy sleeves and pastel paint patterns sitting at a silver dining table, holding up a copy of ALWAYS BE MY BIBI with more stacked in front of her. Golden curtains in the background. White and gold flower decorations are visible. The author has dark, loose hair and dark eyes, a light, warm-toned complexion, and reddish/pinkish makeup. ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is a YA romcom following a fashionista to a swanky tea resort for her sister’s wedding to its heir. Similar to the previous photo, but this time, the author is also holding up a copy of THE LOVE MATCH, her first book. THE LOVE MATCH is a YA romcom about a girl fake dating the “ideal” boy her mom sets her up with.
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Are you a fan of travel romances? Want to write one someday?

Check out my guest post for the Teen Librarian Toolbox about the timeless appeal of travel romances and how to write your own fresh take!

Looking for a new one to read? ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is my Clueless meets CRA romcom set in Bangladesh!
June 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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she's here!! can't wait to read BIBI!!
bhootbabe.bsky.social Priyanka Taslim (preorder ALWAYS BE MY BIBI) @bhootbabe.bsky.social · Jun 10
It’s midnight, which means I’m officially the author of TWO WHOLE BOOKS! #WritingCommunity #booksky

Welcome to the world, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI! You’ll look so pretty next to THE LOVE MATCH on my bookshelf!

Find out more: linktr.ee/priyankataslim
The author in a ruffled white dress with flowy sleeves and pastel paint patterns sitting at a silver dining table, holding up a copy of ALWAYS BE MY BIBI with more stacked in front of her. Golden curtains in the background. White and gold flower decorations are visible. The author has dark, loose hair and dark eyes, a light, warm-toned complexion, and reddish/pinkish makeup. ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is a YA romcom following a fashionista to a swanky tea resort for her sister’s wedding to its heir. Similar to the previous photo, but this time, the author is also holding up a copy of THE LOVE MATCH, her first book. THE LOVE MATCH is a YA romcom about a girl fake dating the “ideal” boy her mom sets her up with.
June 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Are you a fan of travel romances? Want to write one someday?

Check out my guest post for the Teen Librarian Toolbox about the timeless appeal of travel romances and how to write your own fresh take!

Looking for a new one to read? ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is my Clueless meets CRA romcom set in Bangladesh!
June 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Reposted by Priyanka Taslim (preorder ALWAYS BE MY BIBI)
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Book Your Next Trip! The Timeless Appeal of a Travel Romance, a guest post by Priyanka Taslim

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Book Your Next Trip! The Timeless Appeal of a Travel Romance, a guest post by Priyanka Taslim
A romantic comedy is delightful enough on its own, but traveling to a new destination through the eyes of one’s protagonist brings with it an additional sense of escapism and adventure, especially if ...
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June 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Such great interview questions!!! 💖
deborahkalb.bsky.social Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · Jun 9
Q&A with Priyanka Taslim about her new YA novel, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI.
tinyurl.com/4tywnt7p
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June 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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It’s midnight, which means I’m officially the author of TWO WHOLE BOOKS! #WritingCommunity #booksky

Welcome to the world, ALWAYS BE MY BIBI! You’ll look so pretty next to THE LOVE MATCH on my bookshelf!

Find out more: linktr.ee/priyankataslim
The author in a ruffled white dress with flowy sleeves and pastel paint patterns sitting at a silver dining table, holding up a copy of ALWAYS BE MY BIBI with more stacked in front of her. Golden curtains in the background. White and gold flower decorations are visible. The author has dark, loose hair and dark eyes, a light, warm-toned complexion, and reddish/pinkish makeup. ALWAYS BE MY BIBI is a YA romcom following a fashionista to a swanky tea resort for her sister’s wedding to its heir. Similar to the previous photo, but this time, the author is also holding up a copy of THE LOVE MATCH, her first book. THE LOVE MATCH is a YA romcom about a girl fake dating the “ideal” boy her mom sets her up with.
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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ALWAYS BE MY BIBI LAUNCH PARTY EVENTS:

• Virtual launch: June 10th @ 7pm ET with Thya/wilted pages on IG live (one attendee will win a 🆓 copy)

• In person launch: June 12th @ 6pm ET with Sathya Achia @ the Montclair Public Library (🆓 but registration recommended) 🍰🫖🎁

Register: shorturl.at/3Y4kq
Same info in tweet, just without pics of the author, conversation partner, and book. Same info in tweet, just without pics of the author, conversation partner, and book.
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM