Tiffanie Leung Abbott
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Tiffanie Leung Abbott
@tleungabbott.bsky.social
It’s “Learn” with a “G.”
• Biracial Chinese American author
• 2025 #50preciouswords HM
• 2025 #springflingkidlit HM
• 2025 #pbparty HM
• 2025 #roundtablementor
• #scbwi #12x12challenge
A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER

Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor some holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen catastrophes, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS.

#RoundTableMentor #PB
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Tilly wants both sides of her mixed-race family to be happy. When they meet, she doesn’t know whether to wear a qipao or spring dress, eat pancakes or dim sum. Seeing both parts of her family together, Tilly learns she doesn’t need to choose because this is her whole family. #RoundTableMentor #PB
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS x I AM GOLDEN

I don’t look like Mom or Dad or anyone in my family. I feel so different from them. In the mirror, all I see is me, but maybe that’s all I need to be.
I LOOK LIKE ME is a lyrical celebration of self love and mixed-race heritage.
#RoundTableMentor #PB #UN
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU x DO MOMMIES EVER SLEEP?

The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and won’t let anything stop them from making her feel better.
#DVPit #PB #Asian
October 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER

Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor a plate of holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen mishaps, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS.

#DVPit #PB #Asian #WOC
October 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I CAN BE ALL THREE X SEOUL FOOD
The two halves of Tilly’s mixed-race family are meeting, but will she eat pancakes or dim sum? Wear a qipao or her spring dress? When the guest of honor arrives, she doesn’t need to choose—only with both halves can she introduce OUR WHOLE FAMILY. #DVPit #PB #Asian
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS x I AM GOLDEN

I don’t look like Mom. I don’t look like Dad. I don’t look like anyone in my family. In the mirror, all I see is me, but maybe that’s all I need to be.

I LOOK LIKE ME is a lyrical celebration of self love and mixed-race heritage.

#DVPit #PB #Asian #WOC
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I was beyond excited to get this latest delivery of #bookmail with a signed copy of #aforgeryoffate by @elimpix from @booksofwonder.bsky.social plus the incredibly adorable Truyan pin! I was drawn to the cover months ago when it came out, and the story inside did not disappoint!
August 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In the winter of 1894, Florida’s citrus industry struggled. As oranges withered in the cold, Chinese American horticulturist Lue Gim Gong knew he could help. Years of experiments brought an orange that could thrive in harsh conditions, something Lue was all too familiar with. #QuestPit #Q #PB #NF
August 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
There wasn’t room in my backpack for writing supplies, but there was infinite space to think and reflect. And that’s what I really needed. 100% inspired by these scenic views and just the wonder of nature. #writingcommunity #aspiringauthor #kidlit
August 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The two halves of Tilly’s multi-ethnic family are finally meeting, but she worries what will happen. Does she have to choose between her Chinese and American sides? When their guest of honor arrives, Tilly learns that BOTH sides together is what makes her family whole.
#BluePit📖 #PB #POC #OV #Q
July 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better.
#BluePit #PB #POC #BluePit📖 #Q
July 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I had the honor of leading a discussion with my coworkers this week about #aanhpi creators and representation in literature. It was an absolute blast sharing some of my favorite stories with them. Wish I could have included dozens more, and I hope I get the chance to at a future event. #kidlit
July 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The two halves of Tilly’s multi-ethnic family are finally meeting, but she worries what will happen. Does she have to choose between her Chinese and American sides? When their guest of honor arrives, Tilly learns that BOTH sides together is what makes her family whole.

#JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A biracial girl struggles to feel connected to her family, thinking she doesn’t look like any of them. Seeing her reflection in the mirror, she realizes the only person she needs to look like is herself and celebrates the traits that are uniquely her own.

#JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C
June 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better.

#JoyPit #PB #POC #HA
June 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Another Honorable Mention! What a joy it was to submit to the #springflingkidlit contest. And I 1000% agree with categorizing my Tax Day story as “wonderfully unique.” Accountant husband was just as thrilled as I was! Thank you , @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 💕
May 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Finding out “Dumplings for Christmas” is a 2025 #PBParty Honorable Mention has been beyond surreal. So grateful to my CPs who helped shaped this story along the way and judges like @sylviaichen.bsky.social and @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for their hard work in putting together this contest!
May 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This was such a fun one to submit to. It’s not often you get your writing in front of your intended audience before publish. So grateful to be participating in the inaugural year of the #PBandkidJudges writing event, wonderfully hosted by @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social Truly a unique opportunity!
April 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With several accountants in my family, springtime means tax season to me. So, naturally, that was the theme of my entry to the #SpringFlingKidlit contest hosted by @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 🌼 Happy Tax Day Eve to all!
April 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Yesterday was a little rough. So for our Mommy-Daughter date, we got ice cream and stopped by one of our favorite local bookstores. An hour or so at Talking Animal Books was exactly what we needed to recharge and press on for the rest of this week. 💕
April 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We had a wonderful time at the @book.drive.for.kids adult spelling bee. The night was full of great company and a great cause! Excited about how much money was raised to help get books in the hands of kids around the metroplex. #kidlit #weneeddiversebooks #aspiringauthor
March 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I am not one for brevity (or rhyming for that matter), so trying my hand at #50preciouswords was definitely a challenge for me. But I had so much more fun with this than I thought I would! Paying homage to all the like-minded #wanderlust introverts out there, here’s my entry for 2025. 🤞🏼 🌎
March 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is our second time checking this one out from the library in just a couple of months. You can tell it captured the heart of our little naturalist. Much love to @jennytwrites.bsky.social and Izzy Burton for creating this for our little wild ones. 🐾
February 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It’s #pbparty day! I’m proud to say I submitted, and I wish all the other participants the very best luck!

Grateful to Mindy, Sylvia, the incredible team, and panel of judges who put this amazing opportunity.

Things like this make me absolutely love the beauty of the #writingcommunity
February 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM