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Steph Lau (she/her)
@stephlaubooks.com
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Author, illustrator, former pastry chef. Making picture books & graphic novels w/ a splash of mischief. ❄️🩰THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER🩰❄️ is out NOW! (Penguin Workshop)

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Website: bit.ly/stephlaubooks
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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · Mar 27
ICYMI: Signed/personalized copies of the🩰❄️The Abominable Snow Dancer❄️🩰 are now available at @mrmoppsbooks.bsky.social! Just add any personalization requests to Order Comments, like so.

✨ www.moppsbooks.com/book/9780593...

P.S. For industry folks, an interior sneak peek is now on Edelweiss! 😘
The Abominable Snow Dancer: Signed Copies available at Mr. Mopps' Add Personalization Requests to "Order Comments" Order comments box says: Please ask the author to sign teh book and address it to "Your Royal Highness, Queen Flufflebottoms". OR ELSE!!!!!! A bunch of unicorns are below, looking up at the box with different facial expressions.
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Launch weekend festivities for my debut PB, The Abominable Snow Dancer: Great Good Place for Books w/ @mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social, and then storytime w/ @lindentree.bsky.social

So many people showed up from different parts of my life to celebrate with me. I'm so grateful for the support 🥰
Woman in yeti costume smiles while man in unicorn hood observes. Bg is a bookstore. Four women hold copies of The Abominable Snow Dancer and smile Woman in yeti suit pointing to table of New & Notable books. The Abominable Snow Dancer is in the middle. A woman in a yeti suit draws a unicorn in a Santa hat, Hawaiian shirt and jeans
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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indivisible.org
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”

That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.

Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
Ezra Levin on Bluesky: “I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave. It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.”
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I'm sorry to say the stamp imprint was too thin for the bake... However! Change of plans. I now have an army of minimalist ginger-Ottos 😂

Those of you coming to the Great Good Place for Books launch event, see ya soon! 🫡
Gingerbread men with a little beanie + pompom silhouette. Pink tutu piped in candy melts
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Project Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer cookie engaged #kidlitart
Pale cookie dough rounds with Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer imprinted
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Thanks all who attended the @storytimesprint.bsky.social Zoom launch for The Abominable Snow Dancer! I had a blast, and it was the perfect way to kick off my debut picture book launch events.

If you missed it, I still have a few in-person Bay Area events coming up: www.stephlaubooks.com/events
During a Zoom meeting, a woman in yeti costume that consists of white hooded top, orange knit beanie, and orange and yellow knit scarf. there is hair and beard fluff. In the background, a copy of The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau. Storytime Sprint hosts are visible as participants.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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goodbyealma.bsky.social
I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.

I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
maxtani.bsky.social max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 4d
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This is happening in less than ONE HOUR! 🥳❄️🩰💃🏻🦄
stephlaubooks.com Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 12d
NEXT WED, Nov 5th @5pm PT/8pm ET: I'm doing a Zoom read aloud of 🩰❄️The Abominable Snow Dancer❄️🩰. One winner will get either a copy of the book (US only), 30-min AMA, or PB crit (fiction, non-rhyming, under 500 words)!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@storytimesprint.bsky.social
Storytime Sprint: Listen in, review, win! With Author-Illustrator Steph Lau Wednesday November 5 at 8 p.m. EST There is a headshot of Steph Lau, and also a cover of The Abominable Snow Dancer
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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My first book launch event is TONIGHT! Come celebrate with me! It's not too late to register 😊

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
stephlaubooks.com Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 12d
NEXT WED, Nov 5th @5pm PT/8pm ET: I'm doing a Zoom read aloud of 🩰❄️The Abominable Snow Dancer❄️🩰. One winner will get either a copy of the book (US only), 30-min AMA, or PB crit (fiction, non-rhyming, under 500 words)!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@storytimesprint.bsky.social
Storytime Sprint: Listen in, review, win! With Author-Illustrator Steph Lau Wednesday November 5 at 8 p.m. EST There is a headshot of Steph Lau, and also a cover of The Abominable Snow Dancer
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Mini Otto and I went on a little signing tour today, and dropped off pre-order reward stickers for my picture book debut, The Abominable Snow Dancer! If you missed the window, we MAY have tucked a few stickers into books at @mrmoppsbooks.bsky.social. I would order now if you want one 😁
A miniature polymer clay Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer poses in front of Mr.Mopps books in Berkeley, CA Woman holding a sparkly stocker, surrounded by copies of The Abominable Snow Dancer. In the background there are even more books. Woman holding author guest book and making a silly face. There's a drawing of Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer and his friend, Humberto the unicorn Sparkly stickers of Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Happy book birthday to me!

My debut picture book, the Abominable Snow Dancer, is about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, but has only ever seen unicorns dance before. It's an autobiography - sharing a little video about why 😊

Order links: www.stephlaubooks.com

#booksky #kidlit #bookbirthday
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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aiyanaish.bsky.social
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.

At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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shing.bsky.social
My new show, ARMOR, is now up online for purchase!

I'll post some additional views of the sculptures(and their titles) in this thread.

www.circusposterus.com/product-cate...
a slinky guy, made out of ceramic clay and wearing a wooden mask. a stumpy ceramic guy, he has a beaver tail a wooden masked ceramic sculpture of a strange beast a beady eyed masked sculpture
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Last day to pre-order my picture book debut, ❄️🩰The Abominable Snow Dancer🩰❄️! I'll be delivering these ✨limited edition sparkly stickers✨ and will sign/personalize books at these local indies TOMORROW:

🦄Mr. Mopps moppsbooks.com/list/abomina...
🦄Great Good Place for Books ggpbooks.com/book/9780593...
a photo of The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau, surrounded by sparkly stickers of the Otto, the abominable snow dancer, flying into the air
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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leximcmenamin.com
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.

certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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chuckwendig.bsky.social
Well, shit — a killer new horror bookstore in NYC got flooded and damaged by hurricane remnants. Help is needed if you can. Please share!

www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
Donate to Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts, organized by Lauren Komer
On Thursday, October 30th, the remnants of Hurricane Melissa hit NYC, … Lauren Komer needs your support for Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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That would be my face, too 😁😁😁
bsrg1.bsky.social Bruce Gorrie @bsrg1.bsky.social · 8d
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Last day to pre-order my picture book debut, ❄️🩰The Abominable Snow Dancer🩰❄️! I'll be delivering these ✨limited edition sparkly stickers✨ and will sign/personalize books at these local indies TOMORROW:

🦄Mr. Mopps moppsbooks.com/list/abomina...
🦄Great Good Place for Books ggpbooks.com/book/9780593...
a photo of The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau, surrounded by sparkly stickers of the Otto, the abominable snow dancer, flying into the air
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.

💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
Royal blue promotional graphic titled “Emergency Grants Open”. Beneath the title text is a row of three illustrations depicting boxes of food donations. At the bottom of the graphic are three rows of text with a bright gold background that contain the following message: “Diverse writers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators financially impacted by loss of SNAP benefits or access to food, apply for a grant today!
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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If you want to read about my artistic journey and how my picture book debut, The Abominable Snow Dancer (which comes out tomorrow!!! 😱), came to be.

Thanks Jena for the interview!
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this TikTok since yesterday. Sherman was stressing those ladies out.
inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · Oct 10
sherman, for the love of god!
October 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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A 3rd positive trade review for The Abominable Snow Dancer, this time from Booklist 🥰

My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰!

There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable

#booksky
Cover of The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau: a yeti in an orange beanie, yellow and orange scarf, and pink tutu leaps over the stage. Unicorns watch from below with varying facial expressions from amazement to contempt. "The sweet, silly story revels in individuality and determination. Energetic illustrations are packed with slapstick humor and darling detail. An adorable adventure that's anything but abominable." - Booklist the background shows yeti legs in a tutu, swinging in the air, with lots of pink, purple, and gold sparkles
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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How do you do, fellow cats?
Middle aged woman dressed like the Steve Buscemi How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? meme, holding a cat
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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This is dope. In the spirit of the BPP free breakfast program, but fancy.
French bakery in Bed-Stuy offers free breakfast to SNAP card holders
Beginning Nov. 1, when SNAP benefits are expected to be suspended, Je T’aime Patisserie will offer free breakfast to anyone who presents their EBT card from 7:30-10 a.m.
www.nydailynews.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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top tier french
cbsnews.com CBS News @cbsnews.com · 11d
A French cyclist survived for three days after a horrendous 130-foot fall into a ravine, kept alive by the bottles of red wine he had in his shopping bag, police said.
Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives 3 days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag
A helicopter airlifted him to hospital, with a rescue doctor calling his survival "a miracle."
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October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM