Alvina Ling
@alvinaling.bsky.social
Children's book editor living in Brooklyn. Books, cats, food, travel, running, stuff. Check out my podcast with Grace Lin, Book Friends Forever!
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
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Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
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ALA attendees: you won't want to miss @authorgracelin.bsky.social's Featured Speaker address on Monday, June 30! She will also be signing copies of THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON following her talk; more details here: www.littlebrownlibrary.com/landing-page...
#ALAAC25
#ALAAC25
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ALA attendees: you won't want to miss @authorgracelin.bsky.social's Featured Speaker address on Monday, June 30! She will also be signing copies of THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON following her talk; more details here: www.littlebrownlibrary.com/landing-page...
#ALAAC25
#ALAAC25
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This spring is whirlwind! On June 14, a retrospective exhibit of my art will open at the Carle Museum! To celebrate @alvinaling.bsky.social
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place
carlemuseum.org
June 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This spring is whirlwind! On June 14, a retrospective exhibit of my art will open at the Carle Museum! To celebrate @alvinaling.bsky.social
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
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🌈 super exciting news!! I'm so thrilled to be illustrating THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME with Sasha and @alvinaling.bsky.social. It's such a needed book right now! Huge thanks as always to Naomi Davis at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social!! Coming Fall 2026!
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🌈 super exciting news!! I'm so thrilled to be illustrating THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME with Sasha and @alvinaling.bsky.social. It's such a needed book right now! Huge thanks as always to Naomi Davis at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social!! Coming Fall 2026!
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
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Okay, all. I have a call to action for all CA residents.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
How a well-intended California domestic violence law results in victims being arrested | Opinion
The California Penal Code requires officers to make an arrest in domestic violence incidents, sometimes leading to victims being detained.
calmatters.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Okay, all. I have a call to action for all CA residents.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
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Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
March 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
Powerful segment with @samiraahmed.bsky.social on the Velshi Banned Book Club talking about her book INTERNMENT and book banning. "Young people are just fighting for their future." youtu.be/m6TGQ4TFLAw?...
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Internment’ by Samira Ahmed
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Powerful segment with @samiraahmed.bsky.social on the Velshi Banned Book Club talking about her book INTERNMENT and book banning. "Young people are just fighting for their future." youtu.be/m6TGQ4TFLAw?...
I found this essay by Eddie Huang quite moving. Also, I learned something about working dogs!
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
Murray Hill Ken and the Unleashed Dog
For everyone's sake, just leash your dog.
basedfob.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I found this essay by Eddie Huang quite moving. Also, I learned something about working dogs!
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
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Hey all.
I've been vague about this, but I'm now going to be blunt.
I understand that some of you may not look at me the same, but I want to be forthright, and maybe, speaking up will help others too.
I experienced domestic violence on Saturday at the hands of an ex.
I've been vague about this, but I'm now going to be blunt.
I understand that some of you may not look at me the same, but I want to be forthright, and maybe, speaking up will help others too.
I experienced domestic violence on Saturday at the hands of an ex.
Hey all, I have a specific request this AM.
There's an urgent situation involving this (which Martha references in the original description), and the total needs to be doubled.
Martha's OOO so I don't want to bother her to change the amount, but I'm asking for your help.
gofund.me/505857f2
There's an urgent situation involving this (which Martha references in the original description), and the total needs to be doubled.
Martha's OOO so I don't want to bother her to change the amount, but I'm asking for your help.
gofund.me/505857f2
Donate to Back Jess's Path to a Fresh Start in DC, organized by Martha Brockenbrough
You might know Jess Huang as Celeste Pewter—the tireless educator on how … Martha Brockenbrough needs your support for Back Jess's Path to a Fresh Start in DC
gofund.me
February 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Hey all.
I've been vague about this, but I'm now going to be blunt.
I understand that some of you may not look at me the same, but I want to be forthright, and maybe, speaking up will help others too.
I experienced domestic violence on Saturday at the hands of an ex.
I've been vague about this, but I'm now going to be blunt.
I understand that some of you may not look at me the same, but I want to be forthright, and maybe, speaking up will help others too.
I experienced domestic violence on Saturday at the hands of an ex.
This book has been a long time in the making--I acquired it in 2020! The art was a true labor of love for John, and it was definitely worth the wait. I feel privileged to have been able to see the art in person when I was at TLA last year! people.com/leigh-bardug...
Grishaverse Author Leigh Bardugo and Award-Winning Artist John Picacio Team Up for New Children's Book (Exclusive)
Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio have a picture book on the way! The romantasy author and the award-winning author collaborated to write 'The Invisible Parade,' the story of a girl navigating grief in the most beautiful of ways, featuring Picacio's stellar illustrations.
people.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This book has been a long time in the making--I acquired it in 2020! The art was a true labor of love for John, and it was definitely worth the wait. I feel privileged to have been able to see the art in person when I was at TLA last year! people.com/leigh-bardug...
My word of the year for 2025 is “community”—I think it’s especially important in times like this. And one of my favorite communities is at Kindling Words. This past weekend I basked in the company of nearly 100 authors, illustrators, and these wonderful editors shown here.
February 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My word of the year for 2025 is “community”—I think it’s especially important in times like this. And one of my favorite communities is at Kindling Words. This past weekend I basked in the company of nearly 100 authors, illustrators, and these wonderful editors shown here.
A new #bookfriendsforever podcast episode is out! @authorgracelin.bsky.social and I talk about small things that bring us joy to help cheer ourselves up. Maybe it will lift your spirits a bit, too. What small things bring you joy?
January 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A new #bookfriendsforever podcast episode is out! @authorgracelin.bsky.social and I talk about small things that bring us joy to help cheer ourselves up. Maybe it will lift your spirits a bit, too. What small things bring you joy?
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Just a few days until the Kidlit for LA auction for wildfire relief closes! We have not yet met the $120,000 goal, so make sure to bid on a manuscript critique (PB or MG/YA) from me or the many amazing items from stellar editors, agents, & authors. #kidlit
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
January 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just a few days until the Kidlit for LA auction for wildfire relief closes! We have not yet met the $120,000 goal, so make sure to bid on a manuscript critique (PB or MG/YA) from me or the many amazing items from stellar editors, agents, & authors. #kidlit
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
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Alvina Ling has donated two items: a 30-minute AMA and an interview/guest spot on the Book Friends Forever podcast with Alvina and @authorgracelin.bsky.social!
@alvinaling.bsky.social is VP and Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers where she has worked since 1999. #kidlit
@alvinaling.bsky.social is VP and Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers where she has worked since 1999. #kidlit
January 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Alvina Ling has donated two items: a 30-minute AMA and an interview/guest spot on the Book Friends Forever podcast with Alvina and @authorgracelin.bsky.social!
@alvinaling.bsky.social is VP and Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers where she has worked since 1999. #kidlit
@alvinaling.bsky.social is VP and Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers where she has worked since 1999. #kidlit
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Wanted to do something positive today, so I made a starter pack of Diverse Kidlit creators and industry professionals! #diversekidlit #starterpack #diversifyyourshelves #weneeddiversebooks
go.bsky.app/Ma4TCD7
go.bsky.app/Ma4TCD7
January 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Wanted to do something positive today, so I made a starter pack of Diverse Kidlit creators and industry professionals! #diversekidlit #starterpack #diversifyyourshelves #weneeddiversebooks
go.bsky.app/Ma4TCD7
go.bsky.app/Ma4TCD7
Hi all, @authorgracelin.bsky.social and I are offering a guest spot in the Book Froends Forever podcast to benefit those affected by the terrible LA fires— bid here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
Podcast Interview on Book Friends Forever
Auction item 'Podcast Interview on Book Friends Forever' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Hi all, @authorgracelin.bsky.social and I are offering a guest spot in the Book Froends Forever podcast to benefit those affected by the terrible LA fires— bid here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
I still haven't gotten the hang out of posting here, but am trying to avoid Meta as much as possible now. So, here! Let's celebrate Jewell Parker Rhodes's newest novel WILL'S RACE FOR HOME which just published this week! It's a Western! And, a thrilling adventure novel! I love this book SO MUCH.
January 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I still haven't gotten the hang out of posting here, but am trying to avoid Meta as much as possible now. So, here! Let's celebrate Jewell Parker Rhodes's newest novel WILL'S RACE FOR HOME which just published this week! It's a Western! And, a thrilling adventure novel! I love this book SO MUCH.
Wow, okay—I haven’t posted on here in over a year, but hello new followers! Maybe I’ll hang out here more—I’m mainly on Instagram these days. While I’m here, check out Grace Lin and my podcast #BookFriendsForever!
November 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Wow, okay—I haven’t posted on here in over a year, but hello new followers! Maybe I’ll hang out here more—I’m mainly on Instagram these days. While I’m here, check out Grace Lin and my podcast #BookFriendsForever!
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Signed!
I also started a voteable suggestion on their ideas page. I'd love it if people continued to vote for it! We're at 350 this evening.
I also started a voteable suggestion on their ideas page. I'd love it if people continued to vote for it! We're at 350 this evening.
Goodreads Help
help.goodreads.com
November 17, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Signed!
I also started a voteable suggestion on their ideas page. I'd love it if people continued to vote for it! We're at 350 this evening.
I also started a voteable suggestion on their ideas page. I'd love it if people continued to vote for it! We're at 350 this evening.
Goodreads removed both the Children’s & Middle Grade and Graphic Novels categories from the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards. Please sign this petition to ask them to reinstate the categories. Children's books matter!
chng.it/Bq8hHgYtML
chng.it/Bq8hHgYtML
November 17, 2023 at 8:28 PM
Goodreads removed both the Children’s & Middle Grade and Graphic Novels categories from the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards. Please sign this petition to ask them to reinstate the categories. Children's books matter!
chng.it/Bq8hHgYtML
chng.it/Bq8hHgYtML
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I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any connections to any Yankees, Knicks or 49ers players? Please DM if you do—trying to facilitate a kindness for a friend with a terminal illness.
Please share/RT!
Please share/RT!
September 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any connections to any Yankees, Knicks or 49ers players? Please DM if you do—trying to facilitate a kindness for a friend with a terminal illness.
Please share/RT!
Please share/RT!
Happiest of book birthdays 🥳 to CHINESE MENU. I truly believe this is @pacylin’s masterwork (so far!). Every story behind a different American Chinese food dish is a revelation, I love her personal anecdotes throughout, and the art is absolutely gorgeous.
September 12, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Happiest of book birthdays 🥳 to CHINESE MENU. I truly believe this is @pacylin’s masterwork (so far!). Every story behind a different American Chinese food dish is a revelation, I love her personal anecdotes throughout, and the art is absolutely gorgeous.