Sylvia Liu
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: 🦌 NEAR & DEER | MG 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 (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)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
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)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
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)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
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)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
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)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
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
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Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
Yes, I can't wait! #NCTE
I just finished an #NCTE2025 planning meeting with these incredible authors, and feel compelled to tell you that this Sci-fi panel is going to be 🔥🔥🔥! We’d love for you to join us this Friday! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social #bookposse
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Yes, I can't wait! #NCTE
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/14/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
Really loved @amandaspino.bsky.social's entry!
I'm so grateful that my story The Borderland was selected in this year's Fall Writing Frenzy contest! Thank you again to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @professoraixa.bsky.social for hosting! Also, a huge thank you to @sylvialiu.bsky.social for selecting my story! #kidlit
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Really loved @amandaspino.bsky.social's entry!
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Excited for #NCTE2025 in Denver this year! I'm looking forward to moderating panels with some amazing authors! Let me know if you're attending, would love to connect.
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Excited for #NCTE2025 in Denver this year! I'm looking forward to moderating panels with some amazing authors! Let me know if you're attending, would love to connect.
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
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We are very excited for this upcoming webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unblocking & unlocking creativity! Open to non-members too!
app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
#Writingcommunity
app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
#Writingcommunity
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We are very excited for this upcoming webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unblocking & unlocking creativity! Open to non-members too!
app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
#Writingcommunity
app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
#Writingcommunity
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 7): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: What Makes a PB work, @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference, Copywriting, more. Thanks Nancy So Miller for
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (11/7/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 7): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: What Makes a PB work, @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference, Copywriting, more. Thanks Nancy So Miller for
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/31/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.
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VAASL's Annual Fall Conference will be held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 5-7, 2025. We spy a great lineup of #SCBWI #kidlit creators authors who'll be there, including our member Dionna, @sylvialiu.bsky.social, @cynthiacliff.bsky.social, @ginjerclarkebooks.bsky.social, @suefliess.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
VAASL's Annual Fall Conference will be held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 5-7, 2025. We spy a great lineup of #SCBWI #kidlit creators authors who'll be there, including our member Dionna, @sylvialiu.bsky.social, @cynthiacliff.bsky.social, @ginjerclarkebooks.bsky.social, @suefliess.bsky.social
Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026.
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026.
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects.
Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)
Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects.
Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)
Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/24/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.
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Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/aIkU6abeIb4?...
Author Peptalk - Creating For Kids is a Team Sport with Author & Co-Founder of kidlit411, Sylvia Liu
YouTube video by AUTHOR PEP TALK - Cindy Williams Schrauben
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October 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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