Sylvia Liu
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | new MG: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup mystery)| next: 🐕 NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK| sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (2/13/26)
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February 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.
⚽️ It's STEALING THE SCORE release day! I'm excited to share this fun World Cup-themed soccer mystery
I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements.
⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB
I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements.
⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB
February 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
⚽️ It's STEALING THE SCORE release day! I'm excited to share this fun World Cup-themed soccer mystery
I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements.
⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB
I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements.
⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/30/26)
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January 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.
Enter @kidlit411.bsky.social's giveaway for my boo, STEALING THE SCORE, out on Tuesday Feb 3...
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, STEALING THE SCORE by @sylvialiu.bsky.social
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Enter @kidlit411.bsky.social's giveaway for my boo, STEALING THE SCORE, out on Tuesday Feb 3...
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (1/23/26)
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January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic.
Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.
Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.
Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic.
Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.
Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.
Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/16/26)
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January 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
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Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation is a thrilling sci-fi novel that follows Hana Hsu's mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds.
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation is a thrilling sci-fi novel that follows Hana Hsu's mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds.
readyourworld.org/2026-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/9/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.
Thanks for the shoutout!
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Once an environmental attorney protecting the oceans, she now spins stories about nature, strong girls, and the intricacies of family and friendship.
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Thanks for the shoutout!
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/2/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
Stock up on your soccer books at the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! bit.ly/soccerBN
WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Stock up on your soccer books at the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! bit.ly/soccerBN
WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/26/25)
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December 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.
This week I got an early copy of my next MG book, Stealing the Score. What a thrill to hold the book for the first time! Can’t wait to share this World Cup themed soccer mystery with everyone on Feb 3! Here’s my unwrapping video! @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This week I got an early copy of my next MG book, Stealing the Score. What a thrill to hold the book for the first time! Can’t wait to share this World Cup themed soccer mystery with everyone on Feb 3! Here’s my unwrapping video! @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
@teresarobeson.com is the most inspiring creator I know! 🤩😻😍
How Teresa Robeson's 12 x 12 Critique Group pushed her to publishing success!
Find your own critique group in the #12x12pb #writingcommunity! Registration begins in January. Find out more at 12x12challenge.com/m...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky @teresarobeson.com
Find your own critique group in the #12x12pb #writingcommunity! Registration begins in January. Find out more at 12x12challenge.com/m...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky @teresarobeson.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@teresarobeson.com is the most inspiring creator I know! 🤩😻😍
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 19): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Character Arc, Setting Media Goals, Submitting to Agents/Editors workshop w/ @hunderdown.bsky.social. Thanks @lskutscera.bsky.social for the illustration and Brittany Saulnier for the MG giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/19/25)
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December 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 19): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Character Arc, Setting Media Goals, Submitting to Agents/Editors workshop w/ @hunderdown.bsky.social. Thanks @lskutscera.bsky.social for the illustration and Brittany Saulnier for the MG giveaway.
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 12): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @12x12challenge.bsky.social registration; Author Events 101; WRAD, more. Thanks Harvey Walls for the illustration, Ricardo Cortez and @oksanna.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (12/12/26)
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December 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 12): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @12x12challenge.bsky.social registration; Author Events 101; WRAD, more. Thanks Harvey Walls for the illustration, Ricardo Cortez and @oksanna.bsky.social for the giveaways.
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 5): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship, PB Revision Tips, Query Letters, more. Thanks Yuliya Kalé for the illustration and @namrataag.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/5/25)
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 5): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship, PB Revision Tips, Query Letters, more. Thanks Yuliya Kalé for the illustration and @namrataag.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social
At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social
Excited to be a part of this new venture with my longtime agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social!
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Excited to be a part of this new venture with my longtime agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social!
Woo hoo! Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for the shout out! Can't wait to share STEALING THE SCORE with readers in February!
November 2025 Reading Statistics! @sylvialiu.bsky.social @Scholastic STEALING THE SCORE (2/3/26) was my favorite of the month! MORE SPORTS BOOKS!
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Woo hoo! Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for the shout out! Can't wait to share STEALING THE SCORE with readers in February!
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 28): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Break Thru Creative Barriers; @inkedvoices.bsky.social scholarships, more. Thanks @matillustration.bsky.social for the illo, @penguinkids.bsky.social & @dellarossferreri.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/28/25)
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November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 28): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Break Thru Creative Barriers; @inkedvoices.bsky.social scholarships, more. Thanks @matillustration.bsky.social for the illo, @penguinkids.bsky.social & @dellarossferreri.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The reviews are coming in, and I'm grateful that people are loving STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar, coming out from Scholastic
on Feb 3! A 🧵
Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore
on Feb 3! A 🧵
Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The reviews are coming in, and I'm grateful that people are loving STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar, coming out from Scholastic
on Feb 3! A 🧵
Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore
on Feb 3! A 🧵
Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore
At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social