T.L. Simpson
@tlsimpson.bsky.social
Printz Honor Book author of COPE FIELD. Also STRONG LIKE YOU and ACCELERANT (forthcoming). Rep'd by Shari Maurer.
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My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.
Latest newsletter dropped 🎉
Cope Field is a Printz Honor Book
Let's freak out together
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January 28, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Latest newsletter dropped 🎉
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We are absolutely thrilled that COPE FIELD is a 2026 Printz Honor Book! Huge congratulations to author @tlsimpson.bsky.social and thanks to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! ❤️
My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.
January 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
We are absolutely thrilled that COPE FIELD is a 2026 Printz Honor Book! Huge congratulations to author @tlsimpson.bsky.social and thanks to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! ❤️
Book Riot write-up on today's ALA Youth Media Awards, including my book COPE FIELD!
The ALA Youth Media Awards Are Here: Meet the Latest Award-Winning Books for Young Readers
Here are the 2026 Youth Media Award winners and honorees, highlighting the best of the best in youth literature.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Book Riot write-up on today's ALA Youth Media Awards, including my book COPE FIELD!
My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.
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Check out the new newsletter, wherein I talk about officially knowing the thing a lotta people have probably already figured out and how that heals the little baby travis inside all of us
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A different kinda newsletter today
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January 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Check out the new newsletter, wherein I talk about officially knowing the thing a lotta people have probably already figured out and how that heals the little baby travis inside all of us
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Absolutely thrilled to see “The Conscious Style Guide” in Right Touch Editing’s holiday 🎁 guide. Thank you, @imaginedworlds.bsky.social, for shining a light on my work.
#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com 🎄
#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com 🎄
What to Get Your Favorite Writer for Christmas - Right Touch Editing
Holiday shopping for the writer in your life? These essential books on style, structure, and craft make perfect holiday gifts for creators of every kind.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Absolutely thrilled to see “The Conscious Style Guide” in Right Touch Editing’s holiday 🎁 guide. Thank you, @imaginedworlds.bsky.social, for shining a light on my work.
#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com 🎄
#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com 🎄
Good mail day today ☺️
December 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Good mail day today ☺️
Newsletter dropped!
Holiday hoorays
It’s been a pretty crazy few months.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Newsletter dropped!
Cope Field is one of Kirkus Reviews' top 100 YA books of 2025.
COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!
COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!
December 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Cope Field is one of Kirkus Reviews' top 100 YA books of 2025.
COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!
COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!
Hit send on the next round of ACCELERANT edits this morning. This might be the most complicated and complex book I've written in my life. Can't wait to be able to share it with all of y'all.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Hit send on the next round of ACCELERANT edits this morning. This might be the most complicated and complex book I've written in my life. Can't wait to be able to share it with all of y'all.
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Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson
Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…
www.yalsa.ala.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
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I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!
Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!
I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!
Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!
Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson
Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…
www.yalsa.ala.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."
Sat down to chat with Andy Davidson author of IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE HOLLOW KIND and THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTER about craft, social media, horror and more. Check it out and give me a follow if you like this kind of thing!
Word by Word: Andy Davidson
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sat down to chat with Andy Davidson author of IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE HOLLOW KIND and THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTER about craft, social media, horror and more. Check it out and give me a follow if you like this kind of thing!
Oh, hey. STRONG LIKE YOU is an Arkansas Gem.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Oh, hey. STRONG LIKE YOU is an Arkansas Gem.
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Amazing and awesome. So honored to be selected.
We are honored that STRONG LIKE YOU by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is the 2026 Teen All Iowa Read! Thanks to the State Library of Iowa for selecting Simpson's thrilling YA debut. 🧡 statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
2026 All Iowa Reads Selections Announced
The 2026 All Iowa Reads selections were announced Oct. 9 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Amazing and awesome. So honored to be selected.
It's been a minute, but I'm back with more author chats. Scope this one if you like cozy fantasy. In conversation with Markelle Grabo, author of Call Forth a Fox.
Word by Word: Markelle Grabo
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It's been a minute, but I'm back with more author chats. Scope this one if you like cozy fantasy. In conversation with Markelle Grabo, author of Call Forth a Fox.
Sat down with Jeff Wooten for the latest edition of Word By Word. We talk a little craft, a little bit about debut year. I forgot to ask him why he's so scared to fight me in the Barnes & Noble parking lot.
Word by Word: Jeff Wooten
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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September 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sat down with Jeff Wooten for the latest edition of Word By Word. We talk a little craft, a little bit about debut year. I forgot to ask him why he's so scared to fight me in the Barnes & Noble parking lot.
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Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.
August 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.
Sat down with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne to chat book marketing and more. Plus, I finally realized my longterm dream of having a fake magic card made using my book cover.
Word by Word: Tatiana-Schlote-Bonne
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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August 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sat down with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne to chat book marketing and more. Plus, I finally realized my longterm dream of having a fake magic card made using my book cover.
