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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
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TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · Dec 3
🤩✨💫 Look at this “Highly Recommended” review by School Library Journal for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! This is such an honor when industry reviews can feel elusive to receive—let alone a stellar recommendation like this one. *Thank you* to @slj.com! 🥳🌟

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
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sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎁 It's a Super Review Giveaway for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Want to ask your own AMA question & see answers for all Qs submitted -PLUS- a chance to win your choice of a 3-PB-ranking w/high-level notes, 1:1 AMA, or even 30-min virtual class visit? Enter by January 14, 2026. Thanks for your super support!🥳
December 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉🧧🌟 I’m excited to share some Jan/Feb event info for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, with NYC bookstore visits, #WRAD (virtual), and even a LNY event in NJ! Please join if you can—I’d love to see you!

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #YuandMeBooks @strandbooks.com #ParsippanyLibrary
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Oh, happy day! We've got mail! Our first #PictureBookPostcard has arrived! Please enjoy this postcard from @sylviaichen.bsky.social 's new book, Sparkles for Sunny. ✨

See the full postcard blog post here:
aprilberrybooks.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🖊️🇯🇵 💫🎉YAY! I signed copies of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at Books Kinokuniya in Tokyo! Such an honor to sign my second book at this amazing, super-welcoming bookstore! Want a signed copy with a special gold seal? It’s near Takashimaya Times Square!
@kinobkt.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
December 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗

🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials

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PBParty Contest News + Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Sylvia's giveaway.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎁 It's a Super Review Giveaway for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Want to ask your own AMA question & see answers for all Qs submitted -PLUS- a chance to win your choice of a 3-PB-ranking w/high-level notes, 1:1 AMA, or even 30-min virtual class visit? Enter by January 14, 2026. Thanks for your super support!🥳
December 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🤩💫😍SPARKLES FOR SUNNY is a January/February Kids’ Indie Next List Pick! A super sparkly *THANK YOU* to @americanbookseller.bsky.social and all the wonderful bookstores nationwide who chose this book. My heart is bursting—this is such an absolute honor!

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #Kidlit
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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librarianchica.bsky.social
Happy December, gente! To celebrate the season we will be highlighting picture books on giving, winter, and holiday celebrations from different cultures.

6. SPARKLES FOR SUNNY , 2025
Author: @sylviaichen.bsky.social
Illustrator: www.instagram.com/thai.phuong....

💙📚
#Booksky
#picturebooks
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🥳😍✨ Here’s the recap for my SPARKLES FOR SUNNY launch at Watchung Booksellers! I *adored* holding the very first storytime, seeing sweet fans craft sparkly lucky red envelopes, and signing with smiles. Thank you to all who came and those who cheered with us in spirit too!

@penguinkids.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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⭐️ Interested in being a 2026 #pbrisingstars Mentee for our fifth and FINAL year? ⭐️

Check your eligibility below and let us know if you're applying!

Any questions? Leave a comment, and we’ll answer them!

Check out website out here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees

#kidli #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
⭐️ Calling all 2026 #PBRisingStars applicants! ⭐️ Make sure to check your eligibility before preparing those applications! In order to apply you: ⭐️ Must be 18 years or older ⭐️ Must be a PICTURE BOOK creator ⭐️ May be Unagented OR agented but must not have a PICTURE BOOK deal sold by an agent ⭐️ Must not have been or be scheduled to be a PICTURE BOOK MENTEE in another program any time between January 2025 and September 2026 ⭐️ Must not use AI engines to create art, text, or application responses Any questions about eligibility? Drop them in the comments below and we’ll answer them! 💫And don’t forget to mark your calendars with our application window: February 27 - March 13 2026. This is our LAST year at PB Rising Stars, so don’t miss your final chance to apply! 💫 #kidli #kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitpostcard
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
This month’s featured author, @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social, offers a bit of encouragement for fellow writers:

“All it takes is one YES to go from the long waiting game to the stage of happy waiting.”

📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/G5A9fXX

#kidlit #12x12PB
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🤩✨💫 Look at this “Highly Recommended” review by School Library Journal for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! This is such an honor when industry reviews can feel elusive to receive—let alone a stellar recommendation like this one. *Thank you* to @slj.com! 🥳🌟

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @sylviaichen.bsky.social!, 📚SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A LUNAR NEW YEAR STORY, illustrated by Thai My Phuong, published by Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House, hit shelves today!

Check it out!
buff.ly/DBHnnKg

#kidlit
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
✨📕🧧🥳You're invited to my launch party for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY this Sunday 12/7 2pm at #WatchungBooksellers with storytime+sparkly craft, shiny swag plus book signing. Perfect for a fun kid outing or to get a cheery holiday gift! RSVP if you can/walk-ins welcome! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
💫📦😍 Oh my stars… this is what happens when you get your author copies and do one video take in a rush before school pickup—you say “it’s *so* beautiful” over and over because… it’s *so* beautiful!!! Hope you enjoy this sneak peek of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! ✨💖✨

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🤩🥢🥳*LOVED* being at the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair today—chatting with so many kids, families, and fans, plus reuniting with and meeting cool #kidlit peeps! *THANK YOU* for a fab time!

#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
📝🥢 📙👩🏻‍🏫 Do you know anyone who’d be interested in a library workshop for kids 9+yo about the secret writing tricks I used to create TRICKY CHOPSTICKS? I’m hosting this fun session on Monday, Nov 10 @ 6pm at the Lake Hiawatha Branch!

#LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🥢📚🥳I’m thrilled to be part of the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair this Sunday with nearly 50 authors+illustrators! If you’re around, please drop by—I’ll be chatting, signing TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, & giving out fun swag!
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🌟✨🤩 Love this glowing Publishers Weekly review for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story. So excited it’ll be out in the world soon on December 2, 2025. Hope you enjoy this shiny new book when it comes out. Thank you @publisherswkly.bsky.social! 💫

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
😍🥢🫶Love how TRICKY CHOPSTICKS builds cultural pride for kids who use chopsticks *a lot*! Signed this copy at #YOBookFest and already got to see these amazing chopstick skills in action! Thank you @danakramaroff.bsky.social for your support & sharing!!🤩
@simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🤩🥢🥳The inaugural YO! Book Fest blew me away! *Thank you* to the cool kids and families I met plus endless thanks to the #YOBookFest organizers, #ChildrensBookWorld, sponsors, & volunteers who made the day pure magic.

#KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest
@simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎶🥳Here's a fantastic #PBStudyBuddy review for you: ADELA'S MARIACHI BAND. This picture book is such a fun read-aloud full of expressive onomatopoeia. Love it!📚👍
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#AdelasMariachiBand #DeniseVega @denisevegabooks.bsky.social #ErikaRodriguezMedina @charlesbridge.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)

Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
text reads: giveaway! win books from past mentors! with four picture book covers of BOLD, BRILLIANT AND LATINE, SALON SATURDAY, WHAT IF YOU WISH?, and WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE
October 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
🥳🥢📚The first ever YO! Book Fest in the greater Philly area is this Saturday! I’m joining with TRICKY CHOPSTICKS for a fun 11am chopstick challenge station, and signing books w/swag all day long. Hope to see you there!

#KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest
@simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
😲🥢🤩 I’m so grateful 3 states—Pennsylvania, Maine, & Virginia—nominated TRICKY CHOPSTICKS in their 2025-2026 lists of top 10 picture books. Can’t wait to see how students vote. It’s already such an honor!
#KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest #chickadeeawardnominee #VAReads
@SimonKIDS @ssedlib @wenfancy
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM