Maria Wen Adcock
mariawenadcock.bsky.social
Maria Wen Adcock
@mariawenadcock.bsky.social
Children's Book Author of "It's Chinese New Year, Curious George" and "My Name is Ai Lin" (released July 1, 2025). www.MariaWenAdcock.com
BIG NEWS! I've signed with Howland Literary, and my new agent is Ashlee MacCallum! We have my manuscripts ready for submission to publishers. I'm excited for the future!

@howlandlit.bsky.social @ashleedani.bsky.social #mariawenadcock @scbwilongisland.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Check out this Holiday Writing Contest from the Mighty Kidlit Group! Scan the QR code or visit mighty-kidlit.mn.co
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It’s #SCBWIBookStop time! My book, MY NAME IS AI LIN, is live—come check it out, browse, and take a copy home. Support children’s books and creators! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...

#mynameisailin
October 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Kirkus Reviews published a glowing review for MY NAME IS AI LIN! The online review was released yesterday, and the printed version will be published in the magazine next month. Kirkus called the book "an empowering celebration of identity." www.kirkusreviews.com/.../maria...... #mynameisailin
August 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
FREE Back-to-School Event at Barnes & Noble Huntington! I'll be doing 2 book readings of my new picture book MY NAME IS AI LIN on Saturday, 9/6, at 1 pm and 2 pm with crafts for kids during each. No registration required. Feel free to invite friends & family! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-name-is...
August 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I had a wonderful book launch party at Huntington Public Library! Thank you to the library staff for pulling together a great event, and my friends, family, and library patrons for attending and supporting my book launch!

#mariawenadcock #biculturalmama #booklaunch #kidlit #scbwi
July 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
MY NAME IS AI LIN received a starred review from School Library Journal! "VERDICT: This charming book about a girl navigating new situations belongs in every collection." I'm thrilled! @slj.com @seymouragency.bsky.social #mynameisailin
July 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Come to my book launch party for MY NAME IS AI LIN is on 7/12 at Huntington Library in Huntington, NY! Open to all ages. Enjoy a reading, signing, crafts, refreshments. Register: myhpl.libnet.info/event/13884578 @seymouragency.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama
June 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Lunar New Year Baby Wordplay featuring author Grace Lin (BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR) & myself (IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE)!

Each podcast has singing & more to do w/babies created by Miss Pam award-winning children's librarian.

open.spotify.com/episode/3pGc...

@authorgracelin.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm doing a Long Island Library Tour for IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE! I'd love your support by attending or sharing. Info: biculturalmama.com/its-chinese-...

#longisland #huntingtonny #RoslynNY #northportny @lynnettenovak.bsky.social #greatneck #hauppauge #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama
January 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Thank you SCBWI LI for interviewing me about my author journey & "It's Chinese New Year, Curious George!" Read: files.constantcontact.com/4c7509bd801/...

#scbwilongisland #scbwi #kidlit #ownvoices #childrensbooks #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama @lynnettenovak.bsky.social @debbievilardi.bsky.social
January 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I'm all ready for my first school author visit of the Lunar New Year for my book IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE!

#curiousgeorge #author #mariawenadcock #kidlit #ownvoices
December 13, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Interested in a 1-on-1 manuscript critique done by a published author? I'm thrilled to be one of the authors in the SCBWI LI Holiday Critique Boutique! It's open to both SCBWI members (Premium Members) & non-members (Premium Users).

Click here for more info: www.scbwi.org/events/holid...

#kidlit
November 22, 2024 at 1:16 PM
I love hearing from students who experienced my "It's Chinese New Year, Curious George" presentation at school!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #author #kidlit #ownvoices #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #curiousgeorge #childrensbooks #diversebooks @lynnettenovak.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 11:29 PM