Suma Subramaniam
@suma-subramaniam.bsky.social
Children’s and Young Adult Author
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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
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
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
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
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.
Looking forward to meeting new and old friends, educators, and librarians.
October 2, 2025 at 5:12 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.
Looking forward to meeting new and old friends, educators, and librarians.
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
"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
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
"Recommended for most collections, particularly those looking to diversify their offerings."
Preorder links are in my bio and my website.
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
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
tinyurl.com/5epep7mr
September 28, 2025 at 5:57 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
tinyurl.com/5epep7mr
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to my buddy, Monica Mancillas for alerting me.
July 22, 2025 at 3:53 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.
Thank you to my buddy, Monica Mancillas for alerting me.
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 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.
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
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 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
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
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
#writingworkshop #writingworkshopsforkids
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 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
#writingworkshop #writingworkshopsforkids
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Check out the full interview on the Cynsations blog. The link is here: shorturl.at/j7yvI
May 20, 2025 at 6:24 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
Check out the full interview on the Cynsations blog. The link is here: shorturl.at/j7yvI
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tomorrow I’ll be in Redmond, WA for Microsoft Family Day with fellow children's book creators, Michelle Jing Chan and Julia Kuo. The event will include panels, story time, and signing books. Microsoft families, here's the link to register: aka.ms/EnchantingTa.... Hope to see some of you there.
April 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tomorrow I’ll be in Redmond, WA for Microsoft Family Day with fellow children's book creators, Michelle Jing Chan and Julia Kuo. The event will include panels, story time, and signing books. Microsoft families, here's the link to register: aka.ms/EnchantingTa.... Hope to see some of you there.
Bright spot in a challenging week: talking and signing books with amazing kidlit creators, librarians, and booksellers at the Washington Library Association Conference.
#bookssavelives #librariansrock #localbookstore @gritcitybooks #wla2025
#bookssavelives #librariansrock #localbookstore @gritcitybooks #wla2025
April 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Bright spot in a challenging week: talking and signing books with amazing kidlit creators, librarians, and booksellers at the Washington Library Association Conference.
#bookssavelives #librariansrock #localbookstore @gritcitybooks #wla2025
#bookssavelives #librariansrock #localbookstore @gritcitybooks #wla2025
Bringing a story to life and getting it in the hands of readers is a long, arduous journey and has many challenges. This one is no exception. But it’ll be a real book soon. I have these people and many more wonderful allies to offer my gratitude. Stay tuned for updates later in the month.
April 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Bringing a story to life and getting it in the hands of readers is a long, arduous journey and has many challenges. This one is no exception. But it’ll be a real book soon. I have these people and many more wonderful allies to offer my gratitude. Stay tuned for updates later in the month.
I had a lively Family Reading night with teachers, parents, and kids at Rosa Parks Elementary today. Thank you to Ms. Kali Flessner and PTSA for being terrific with the organization.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #authorlife
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #authorlife
March 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I had a lively Family Reading night with teachers, parents, and kids at Rosa Parks Elementary today. Thank you to Ms. Kali Flessner and PTSA for being terrific with the organization.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #authorlife
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #authorlife