Erica Lyons
@ericalyons.bsky.social
Kidlit author. 📚On a Chariot of Fire, LQ📚Mixed-up Mooncakes, Quill Tree
Out next: 📚Lily’s Hong Kong Honey Cake, Apples&Honey Press
Nat. Jewish Book Awards finalist
Sydney Taylor Notable
Ima to 5 + 🐈⬛
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Rep’d by Caryn Wiseman
https://www.erica-lyons.com
Out next: 📚Lily’s Hong Kong Honey Cake, Apples&Honey Press
Nat. Jewish Book Awards finalist
Sydney Taylor Notable
Ima to 5 + 🐈⬛
🇭🇰
Rep’d by Caryn Wiseman
https://www.erica-lyons.com
Happy Lunar New Year from Hong!
(Illustration from Zhen Yu and the Snake, written by me, illustrated by Renia Metallinou, Kar-Ben/ Lerner, 2023)
(Illustration from Zhen Yu and the Snake, written by me, illustrated by Renia Metallinou, Kar-Ben/ Lerner, 2023)
January 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Happy Lunar New Year from Hong!
(Illustration from Zhen Yu and the Snake, written by me, illustrated by Renia Metallinou, Kar-Ben/ Lerner, 2023)
(Illustration from Zhen Yu and the Snake, written by me, illustrated by Renia Metallinou, Kar-Ben/ Lerner, 2023)
Since it’s Thanksgiving in the US, I was searching for a photo of my daughter with turkeys. This one came up instead. It’s me and definitely not with turkeys! Any way, happy, happy 🦃 day!
November 29, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Since it’s Thanksgiving in the US, I was searching for a photo of my daughter with turkeys. This one came up instead. It’s me and definitely not with turkeys! Any way, happy, happy 🦃 day!
I have been fur warned.
November 26, 2024 at 5:46 AM
I have been fur warned.
My office mates having a water cooler chat.
(It’s the first time the 16+ year old has tolerated her 11 month old sister for even a moment.)
(It’s the first time the 16+ year old has tolerated her 11 month old sister for even a moment.)
August 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
My office mates having a water cooler chat.
(It’s the first time the 16+ year old has tolerated her 11 month old sister for even a moment.)
(It’s the first time the 16+ year old has tolerated her 11 month old sister for even a moment.)
My 11 month old kitten is just starting to calm down. It was total chaos here a month ago.
August 26, 2024 at 11:41 PM
My 11 month old kitten is just starting to calm down. It was total chaos here a month ago.
August 22, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Exactly two weeks (September 1
3, 2024) until ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE, written by me, illustrated by Siona Benjamin, published by Levine Querido, is out in the world! I can’t wait! #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #diversekidlit #childrensbooks #jewishkidlitjoy
3, 2024) until ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE, written by me, illustrated by Siona Benjamin, published by Levine Querido, is out in the world! I can’t wait! #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #diversekidlit #childrensbooks #jewishkidlitjoy
August 19, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Exactly two weeks (September 1
3, 2024) until ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE, written by me, illustrated by Siona Benjamin, published by Levine Querido, is out in the world! I can’t wait! #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #diversekidlit #childrensbooks #jewishkidlitjoy
3, 2024) until ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE, written by me, illustrated by Siona Benjamin, published by Levine Querido, is out in the world! I can’t wait! #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #diversekidlit #childrensbooks #jewishkidlitjoy
My author copies arrived! Mixed-Uo Mooncakes will be out in the world on September 10, 2024. I can’t wait for very w to meet Ruby and see how she celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot when they fall on the same night! 🥮❤️🥮 #kidlit #picturebooks #unboxing #kidlitsky
August 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
My author copies arrived! Mixed-Uo Mooncakes will be out in the world on September 10, 2024. I can’t wait for very w to meet Ruby and see how she celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot when they fall on the same night! 🥮❤️🥮 #kidlit #picturebooks #unboxing #kidlitsky
Unlike you, I get my news from a reliable source.
August 9, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Unlike you, I get my news from a reliable source.
August 8, 2024 at 11:39 PM
She’s a rescue cat. We’re all in love with her ((everyone except for her 17 year old fur sister).
July 9, 2024 at 2:01 AM
She’s a rescue cat. We’re all in love with her ((everyone except for her 17 year old fur sister).
Our school held their annual Book Cafe. This year, all the books were donated second hand books (many still were new) . I’m obsessed with this second graders art using an old book that wasn’t sellable.
June 7, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Our school held their annual Book Cafe. This year, all the books were donated second hand books (many still were new) . I’m obsessed with this second graders art using an old book that wasn’t sellable.
Spending the weekend getting my school visit talks and IWD talk ready for the Hong Kong Literary Festival next week! (My kids have their @dansantat.bsky.social books ready to be signed!)
March 1, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Spending the weekend getting my school visit talks and IWD talk ready for the Hong Kong Literary Festival next week! (My kids have their @dansantat.bsky.social books ready to be signed!)
With little imagination, this sinking boat looks an awful lot like a shark (especially without my glasses).
February 27, 2024 at 11:07 AM
With little imagination, this sinking boat looks an awful lot like a shark (especially without my glasses).
Padme Amidala has managed to sit next to her new little sister Spicy for 5 minutes without trying to kill her!
February 18, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Padme Amidala has managed to sit next to her new little sister Spicy for 5 minutes without trying to kill her!
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!
In Alone Together on Dan Street, Mira is able to bring her entire neighborhood together with an act of kindness that leads to another and another and another… She finds a way to make sure no one would be alone even when they couldn’t be together.
In Alone Together on Dan Street, Mira is able to bring her entire neighborhood together with an act of kindness that leads to another and another and another… She finds a way to make sure no one would be alone even when they couldn’t be together.
February 18, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!
In Alone Together on Dan Street, Mira is able to bring her entire neighborhood together with an act of kindness that leads to another and another and another… She finds a way to make sure no one would be alone even when they couldn’t be together.
In Alone Together on Dan Street, Mira is able to bring her entire neighborhood together with an act of kindness that leads to another and another and another… She finds a way to make sure no one would be alone even when they couldn’t be together.
I AM A PB RISING STARS MENTOR along with 31 other incredible mentors! See the website (pbrisingstars.com/mentees) for information on how to apply to be a 2024 Mentee. Also, look for information on how to sign-up for Meet the Mentors on March 7 and for application information. #pbrisingstars
February 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
I AM A PB RISING STARS MENTOR along with 31 other incredible mentors! See the website (pbrisingstars.com/mentees) for information on how to apply to be a 2024 Mentee. Also, look for information on how to sign-up for Meet the Mentors on March 7 and for application information. #pbrisingstars
Happy Valentine's Day! We can all use more love - especially now! ❤️
I love the fairy tale feel of this image from Zhen Yu and the Snake- words by me, art by Renia Metallinou.
I love the fairy tale feel of this image from Zhen Yu and the Snake- words by me, art by Renia Metallinou.
February 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! We can all use more love - especially now! ❤️
I love the fairy tale feel of this image from Zhen Yu and the Snake- words by me, art by Renia Metallinou.
I love the fairy tale feel of this image from Zhen Yu and the Snake- words by me, art by Renia Metallinou.
There’s so much happening in this photo, but my bowl cut is on display. It looks like the bowl stayed on this time because it’s pretty straight. I’m pretty sure my saba is doing shots in the background. My aunt looks way too happy. The 70s were wild.
February 14, 2024 at 10:35 AM
There’s so much happening in this photo, but my bowl cut is on display. It looks like the bowl stayed on this time because it’s pretty straight. I’m pretty sure my saba is doing shots in the background. My aunt looks way too happy. The 70s were wild.
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!
February 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!
Hoping today is more productive. Our new fur baby (that the shelter said is afraid of people and contact) fell asleep on my legs. I couldn’t reach my pen so there went editing for the day.
January 29, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Hoping today is more productive. Our new fur baby (that the shelter said is afraid of people and contact) fell asleep on my legs. I couldn’t reach my pen so there went editing for the day.
The world is a dumpster fire. I adopted a rescue kitten today! I’m in love.
January 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM
The world is a dumpster fire. I adopted a rescue kitten today! I’m in love.
Are 3 slides of cat photos too many for a presentation that isn’t about cats? Asking for a friend.
Excited for my school visit today where I get to talk to kids about Zhen Yu and the Snake and other traditional tales/ folktales!
Excited for my school visit today where I get to talk to kids about Zhen Yu and the Snake and other traditional tales/ folktales!
January 24, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Are 3 slides of cat photos too many for a presentation that isn’t about cats? Asking for a friend.
Excited for my school visit today where I get to talk to kids about Zhen Yu and the Snake and other traditional tales/ folktales!
Excited for my school visit today where I get to talk to kids about Zhen Yu and the Snake and other traditional tales/ folktales!
Padme Amidala is getting a fur sister! We’re approved! It wasn’t easy. Getting a rescue cat has become a multi step process here.
Names are still being debated, but we can bring our new kitten home Thursday!
Names are still being debated, but we can bring our new kitten home Thursday!
January 23, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Padme Amidala is getting a fur sister! We’re approved! It wasn’t easy. Getting a rescue cat has become a multi step process here.
Names are still being debated, but we can bring our new kitten home Thursday!
Names are still being debated, but we can bring our new kitten home Thursday!
So excited to share my shiny new Sydney Taylor Notable medal for Zhen Yu and the Snake!
January 22, 2024 at 1:52 PM
So excited to share my shiny new Sydney Taylor Notable medal for Zhen Yu and the Snake!