Samantha van Leer
@samanthavanleer.bsky.social
New York Times best selling author of Between the Lines and Off the Page. Newest series, The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One OUT NOW!
(She/her/hers)
https://samanthavanleer.com/
(She/her/hers)
https://samanthavanleer.com/
✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING✨
Check my socials December 1st for some fun news! And perhaps the perfect holiday gift for the parent or educator in your life 🎁
Check my socials December 1st for some fun news! And perhaps the perfect holiday gift for the parent or educator in your life 🎁
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING✨
Check my socials December 1st for some fun news! And perhaps the perfect holiday gift for the parent or educator in your life 🎁
Check my socials December 1st for some fun news! And perhaps the perfect holiday gift for the parent or educator in your life 🎁
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🍎TEACHERS🍏
No better way to start the new year than an author talk! Book me for a visit through my website (link in bio).
💻:virtual options available as well
✨I have Special Ed certification k-8 and can cater my talks to the specific needs of your classroom.✨
No better way to start the new year than an author talk! Book me for a visit through my website (link in bio).
💻:virtual options available as well
✨I have Special Ed certification k-8 and can cater my talks to the specific needs of your classroom.✨
August 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🍎TEACHERS🍏
No better way to start the new year than an author talk! Book me for a visit through my website (link in bio).
💻:virtual options available as well
✨I have Special Ed certification k-8 and can cater my talks to the specific needs of your classroom.✨
No better way to start the new year than an author talk! Book me for a visit through my website (link in bio).
💻:virtual options available as well
✨I have Special Ed certification k-8 and can cater my talks to the specific needs of your classroom.✨
Have you posted your Goodreads rating yet?
#theextraterrestrialzooseries #middlegrade #scifi #goodreads
#theextraterrestrialzooseries #middlegrade #scifi #goodreads
July 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Have you posted your Goodreads rating yet?
#theextraterrestrialzooseries #middlegrade #scifi #goodreads
#theextraterrestrialzooseries #middlegrade #scifi #goodreads
🎧 SHE’S HERE! 📚
The audiobook of The Extraterrestrial Zoo is OUT NOW! Nothing says summer like listening to a story about aliens by the pool. So sit back, relax, and let your ears do the reading. 😎
#audiobook #scifi #mglit #summerreading
The audiobook of The Extraterrestrial Zoo is OUT NOW! Nothing says summer like listening to a story about aliens by the pool. So sit back, relax, and let your ears do the reading. 😎
#audiobook #scifi #mglit #summerreading
June 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🎧 SHE’S HERE! 📚
The audiobook of The Extraterrestrial Zoo is OUT NOW! Nothing says summer like listening to a story about aliens by the pool. So sit back, relax, and let your ears do the reading. 😎
#audiobook #scifi #mglit #summerreading
The audiobook of The Extraterrestrial Zoo is OUT NOW! Nothing says summer like listening to a story about aliens by the pool. So sit back, relax, and let your ears do the reading. 😎
#audiobook #scifi #mglit #summerreading
My 2025-2026 calendar is filling up fast! Want me to come speak (in person or virtually) to your class next year? Book me through my website!
samanthavanleer.wixsite.com/website
samanthavanleer.wixsite.com/website
June 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My 2025-2026 calendar is filling up fast! Want me to come speak (in person or virtually) to your class next year? Book me through my website!
samanthavanleer.wixsite.com/website
samanthavanleer.wixsite.com/website
✨AUDIOBOOK✨ coming to headphones near you.
Pre-order today!
www.audible.com/pd/B0F7J5JQQ...
#aubiobook #scifi #preorder #middlegradebooks #summerreads
Pre-order today!
www.audible.com/pd/B0F7J5JQQ...
#aubiobook #scifi #preorder #middlegradebooks #summerreads
June 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
✨AUDIOBOOK✨ coming to headphones near you.
Pre-order today!
www.audible.com/pd/B0F7J5JQQ...
#aubiobook #scifi #preorder #middlegradebooks #summerreads
Pre-order today!
www.audible.com/pd/B0F7J5JQQ...
#aubiobook #scifi #preorder #middlegradebooks #summerreads
🚀 TAKING OFF THIS SUMMER?
I’ve got your summer travels covered! My middle grade sci-fi adventure novel, The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One, comes out THIS JUNE on audiobook. It’s got enough twists and turns to keep everyone entertained…even for those long car rides. #mglit #scifi
I’ve got your summer travels covered! My middle grade sci-fi adventure novel, The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One, comes out THIS JUNE on audiobook. It’s got enough twists and turns to keep everyone entertained…even for those long car rides. #mglit #scifi
May 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Come back Friday for a little 📖📚 surprise!
May 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Come back Friday for a little 📖📚 surprise!
Local signings means my daughter gets to see Mom at work ❤️
@thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
#author #middlegradebooks
@thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
#author #middlegradebooks
April 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Local signings means my daughter gets to see Mom at work ❤️
@thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
#author #middlegradebooks
@thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
#author #middlegradebooks
Thank you @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social for hosting me today! What a perfect day for a signing 😍
#indiebookstores #shoplocal #scifi #middlegradebooks
#indiebookstores #shoplocal #scifi #middlegradebooks
April 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thank you @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social for hosting me today! What a perfect day for a signing 😍
#indiebookstores #shoplocal #scifi #middlegradebooks
#indiebookstores #shoplocal #scifi #middlegradebooks
Support a local author, celebrate #FiestaSanAntonio, walk the farmers market, and support an indie bookstore all in one day!
Catch me @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social this Sunday.
✨bonus points if you bring me a dog to pet✨
Catch me @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social this Sunday.
✨bonus points if you bring me a dog to pet✨
April 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Support a local author, celebrate #FiestaSanAntonio, walk the farmers market, and support an indie bookstore all in one day!
Catch me @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social this Sunday.
✨bonus points if you bring me a dog to pet✨
Catch me @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social this Sunday.
✨bonus points if you bring me a dog to pet✨
You know you're brave when you project a photo of yourself at 13 in front of a class of high school students.
#schoolvisits #author #middlegradebooks #YA
#schoolvisits #author #middlegradebooks #YA
April 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
You know you're brave when you project a photo of yourself at 13 in front of a class of high school students.
#schoolvisits #author #middlegradebooks #YA
#schoolvisits #author #middlegradebooks #YA
Thank you @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for having me in your store! If you want a signed copy of The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One head on over!
April 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for having me in your store! If you want a signed copy of The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One head on over!
Check out my latest interview with @bookstr.bsky.social where I discuss my newest book The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One!
Dive deep into the main character, Ava, learn about the inspiration behind the series, and read why we need to engage young readers in tough conversations.
Dive deep into the main character, Ava, learn about the inspiration behind the series, and read why we need to engage young readers in tough conversations.
March 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Check out my latest interview with @bookstr.bsky.social where I discuss my newest book The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One!
Dive deep into the main character, Ava, learn about the inspiration behind the series, and read why we need to engage young readers in tough conversations.
Dive deep into the main character, Ava, learn about the inspiration behind the series, and read why we need to engage young readers in tough conversations.
🎈 It’s a Happy Book Birthday!
March 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎈 It’s a Happy Book Birthday!
Excited to be Amazon's March Editor Pick!
March 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Excited to be Amazon's March Editor Pick!
Thanks for the Review!
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March 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thanks for the Review!
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✨ONE MORE WEEK TO PREORDER✨
Follow the link on my website to submit your receipt and get a FREE zookeeper patch.
All the cool kids are wearing them 😎
#mglit #scifi #middlegradebooks
Follow the link on my website to submit your receipt and get a FREE zookeeper patch.
All the cool kids are wearing them 😎
#mglit #scifi #middlegradebooks
February 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
✨ONE MORE WEEK TO PREORDER✨
Follow the link on my website to submit your receipt and get a FREE zookeeper patch.
All the cool kids are wearing them 😎
#mglit #scifi #middlegradebooks
Follow the link on my website to submit your receipt and get a FREE zookeeper patch.
All the cool kids are wearing them 😎
#mglit #scifi #middlegradebooks
February 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
February 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The pre-order campaign has launched!! Order your copy of my latest book The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One out MARCH 4th.
#middlegrade #mgbooks #scifi #holidayhouse #pixelandinkpublishing
#middlegrade #mgbooks #scifi #holidayhouse #pixelandinkpublishing
February 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The pre-order campaign has launched!! Order your copy of my latest book The Extraterrestrial Zoo: Finding the Lost One out MARCH 4th.
#middlegrade #mgbooks #scifi #holidayhouse #pixelandinkpublishing
#middlegrade #mgbooks #scifi #holidayhouse #pixelandinkpublishing