Suma Subramaniam
suma-subramaniam.bsky.social
Suma Subramaniam
@suma-subramaniam.bsky.social
Hi friends,
Thank you to all who reached out! I'm teaching two separate virtual writing workshops for kids and adults this fall.
The details are in this flyer as well as in my website: sumasubramaniam/teaching
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Cannot wait!
@suma-subramaniam.bsky.social is back at Bigfoot! Suma is the author of several children's books based on STEM topics as well as Indian heritage, including the V. Malar series!
You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Here are some of my upcoming events in October and November, starting this weekend.

Looking forward to meeting new and old friends, educators, and librarians.
October 2, 2025 at 5:12 AM
V. Malar - Greatest Ranger Of All Time received a lovely, first trade review from School Library Journal.

"Recommended for most collections, particularly those looking to diversify their offerings."

Preorder links are in my bio and my website.

@candlewickpress.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I'm thrilled to welcome Upasna Kakroo to the Cynsations blog. We discuss her nonprofit organization, Peerbagh, Bento, the only South-Asia inspired children's magazine in print, and more! The link to the full interview is here:
tinyurl.com/5epep7mr
September 28, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Save the date, Seattle-area friends! I’m doing a book launch for my new book, and you’re all invited!

The hardcover officially releases on November 25th, but you can get it way sooner if you preorder at Brick&Mortar Books or if you come to the event in-person.
September 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Michelle Jing Chan and I are doing a double story time event this Sunday at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, at 11 am.

Every book event is different from the other. These stories are personal to both of us, and we’d love for you to be there with the young people in your lives.
July 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Honored and grateful for this State List recognition. My picture book, Namaste Is A Greeting, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, (Candlewick Press, 2022), is included in the California Department of Education’s 2025 Recommended Literature List.

Thank you to my buddy, Monica Mancillas for alerting me.
July 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The summer writing labs were a blast with some highly creative kids!The collective learning was inspiring and joyful. I'm already receiving requests for more workshops. I'll be offering these again in the fall break.If you're interested in registering the young people in your life, please reach out.
July 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The next writing lab begins on July 7th. There is still time to sign up.

Here’s the updated information. This workshop runs twice to accommodate the holiday schedule of most school districts (and time zones across US and Canada).

Register using the link here: shorturl.at/pcLS3
July 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The world is a hot mess. But little children writing about good monsters that live in a treehouse and make truth potions to save a cat…they’re making mornings count as few hours well spent.

#writingworkshop #writingworkshopsforkids
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Last call: We're almost there and excited to roll! The early bird registration has expired, but you can still sign up.

Here’s the updated information. This workshop runs twice to accommodate the holiday schedule of most school districts (and time zones across US and Canada).

shorturl.at/pcLS3
June 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Proofread pass- complete
Jacket/cover proof pass - complete

The story will be off to the printers. It means we’re one step closer to a real book.

Release date for V. MALAR - GREATEST RANGER OF ALL TIME is on November 4th, 2025!

@candlewickpress.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I worked many jobs in my life, but this is the best one. Two weeks ago, I received this giant-sized card from children at my last school visit for the year. Truly honored. Thank you to the most amazing librarian who went above and beyond to make the visit happen.
June 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Teachers, librarians, and library patrons, I'm donating an author visit to the Washington Library Association 2025 Spring Fundraiser.

Details and the link to bid is here as well as in my bio: tinyurl.com/4rshcy2n

Last day to bid is May 31st, 2025.

#librarians #librariansofinstagram #teachers
May 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I'm thrilled to interview Anita Fitch Pazner about her forthcoming middle-grade verse novel. I got an exclusive sneak peek at the early drafts of Words Matter including the brilliant final version.
Check out the full interview on the Cynsations blog. The link is here: shorturl.at/j7yvI
May 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Many thanks to the Filipino Community Of Seattle for hosting the free event for Seattle families with fun literary activities in honor of AANHPI heritage month. Thank you to all who came out in community and thank you to the fabulous folks at the Wing Luke Museum for facilitating book sales.
May 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Reposted by Suma Subramaniam
This book is written by Indian (Kannadiga) American @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Indian American Tara Anand.
May 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reposted by Suma Subramaniam
May 14: My Name Is Long as a River is about a little Tamil girl who is frustrated by her long name until her relatives explain the meaning of her names to her. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIBooks #BookSky
May 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This event was fun last year. It's happening again this Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. It's free and open to all.
Come meet three local children's book authors, attend story times, participate in family and children's activities, food, and more! aanhpi-family-book-event-5-18-2025.eventbrite.com
May 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Pictures from Microsoft Family Day with Julia Kuo and Michelle Jing Chan a few weeks ago. Storytimes, paneling, art, signings, and loads of fun. Thank you to Microsoft CELA team for being warm hosts, and The Wing Luke Museum for facilitating book giveaways and sales.
May 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A couple of quick reminders. Hope to see you there.

In-person Inside Story at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park at 6.30 pm today.

Freedom to Read Online event Here are the links to register for the am and pm sessions. I’ll be reading at 7.30 am PST.

bit.ly/Read-In-am And bit.ly/Read-In-pm
May 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Reposted by Suma Subramaniam
CALLING ALL #kidlit #edusky #schoolvisit #booksky #kidlitsky #skybrarian peeps!
Please join this incredible lineup of authors in our first ever FREEDOM READ-IN on MAY 9!
📕Free
📙All day (10-3 EST)
📘Virtual
📗All ages

Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
May 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Barnes & Noble is running a preorder special today and tomorrow, Friday, 4/25!
V. Malar - Greatest Ranger Of All Time releases in hardcover and paperback on the same day. So you can nab it for under $6.99!
Preorder for less ➡ shorturl.at/8c1Rk
@barnesandnoble.com @candlewickpress.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM