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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On Sunday November 22nd, 2026, from 9am-3pm, I’ll be a special guest at HanuCon, a pop culture #convention which is taking place at Chizuk Amuno Congregation in my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland! For more info check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/hanucon-anno... #hanucon #authorevents

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Recently I appeared on the Coder Conversations podcast, where hosts Kevin Miller & Brian Russick interviewed me about my writing career. For more info (and a link to the interview), check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/coder-conver... #podcastinterviews #coderconversations #coderconvos

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Next week, at the San Diego Comic Con, I’ll be appearing on two panels: “Will Eisner’s New York” and “Harvey Pekar’s American Splendor at 50.” For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/heres-my-202... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social @pkuper.bsky.social @carlgropper.bsky.social @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My graphic novel “The Day I Became a Potato Pancake” has been selected as a #PJLibrary title & it’s also the recipient of the Grinspoon Jewish Story Award. This means that this book has been selected for use in PJ Library’s fall 2026 lineup. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/potato-panca...

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

My most recent “96 Facts” book, "96 Facts About FIFA," was featured in this Publishers Weekly article called "World Cup 2026: Soccer-Themed Books for Young Readers." To read it, click HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... #amwriting #nonfiction #soccer #FIFAWorldCup #FIFA #worldcup #WorldCup2026

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today is “626 Day,” an annual fan-fueled holiday in honor of Disney’s Stitch, aka “Experiment 626.” Over the past four years, I’ve written several Stitch children’s books for Scholastic. 3 of them are on sale now. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-626-da... #626day #stitch #lilo #liloandstitch

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I wrote the text for “The National Parks Coloring Book,” which comes out in Jan '27. It was illustrated by Amy Grimes & Lucy Rose. And from now until Fri June 26th, people who preorder the book via Barnes & Noble can get 25% off. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/national-par... #nature #wildlife

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"96 Facts About FIFA" is out NOW. Written by me, illustrated by #RisaRodil. Packed with fun facts about iconic soccer players. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... #soccer #Pele #LionelMessi #CristianoRonaldo #KylianMbappe #MiaHamm #MartaVieiradaSilva @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Out NOW from Penguin Random House: An Avengers Little Golden Book called “Day of Doom.” Written by me, illustrated by Dan Schoening. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-avengers... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #marvel #avengers

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"96 Facts About Taylor and Travis" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts #amwriting

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Recently, I appeared on the Collectors Confessions YouTube channel, where hosts Chad Farley and Brian VanNostrand interviewed me about my writing career. For more info (including a link to the interview), check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/collectors-c... #collectorsconfessions

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Out on May 5th from Penguin Random House: An Avengers Little Golden Book called “Day of Doom.” Written by me, illustrated by Dan Schoening. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/captain-amer... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #marvel #avengers

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Out on April 21st from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Taylor and Travis." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-taylor-t... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Earlier this month, I was a panelist on the Will Eisner Week “Comics vs. the Fascists" panel. If you missed the panel when it was live, now you can watch it HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/now-you-can-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social @deanhaspiel.bsky.social @klg19.bsky.social @carlgropper.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

At 7pm EST today, Tues March 3, 2026, I’ll be appearing on an online panel discussion called ”The Comics vs the Fascists – A Will Eisner Week 2026 Event.” The event is FREE, but you have to register. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social #willeisnerweek

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today two of my books came out from Penguin Random House. One of those books is “96 Facts About Formula One.” The other one is “96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift,” which is the Spanish-language edition of my bestselling book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift.” More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-...

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Out on Tues March 3rd from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Formula One." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-formula-... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #formulaone #formula1 #childrensbooks #f1

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The mysterious artist 'Elise Taggart' left these poems behind before The Fall... www.nextplayergames.com/sod Text by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #poetry #indiedev

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift," the Spanish-language edition of my book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift,” comes out on March 3. It was translated into Spanish by Ariela Rudy Zaltzman & illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-datos-sob... #taylorswift

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Before they came we thought they'd be friendly. We were wrong... www.nextplayergames.com/sod Story by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #indiedev

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Which faction will you align with? The Caretakers, keepers of all things natural. The Fused, cyborgs who embrace technology. Age of Legend, creators of monstrous creatures. And more! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #GameDev #UE #UE5 #indiedev

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Too much freedom in game systems creates instability. In Shadows of Dawn we let players choose their paths freely: speed, damage, stealth, regen, etc. To avoid degenerate playstyles, we preemptively build the most extreme combinations we can imagine to test them before we ship.

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Behind-the-scenes footage, setting up the Gleam power generator in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopment #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

What really makes a person human? Explore this question in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Join the Shadows of Dawn Community Play the FREE Mini Game www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Ever wonder what you need to get started as a level designer? Here's what our lead designer Tim recommends. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Check out Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for 3D animation and animation blueprints. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Recently, I was a guest on an episode of the “Amusing Jews” podcast, where I talked about my nonfiction book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.” The ep is out NOW. For more info (including a link to the episode), check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/amusing-jews...

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Just wanted to remind everyone about "96 Facts about Bad Bunny," written by yours truly & illustrated by Risa Rodil. Why am I mentioning this right now? Oh, no reason. No reason whatsoever. Just seemed like a good idea. Can’t quite put my finger on why… www.ariekaplan.com/the-bad-bunn... #badbunny

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

"96 Facts About Chappell Roan" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-chappell... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #chappellroan #96facts #risarodil #popstars

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Li'l Nosferatu! (And from me!) Check out this "year-end wrap-up" blog post which I wrote the day AFTER the year ended, because apparently I don't like following directions: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-new-ye... #HappyNewYear #happynewyear2026 #YearEndWrapUp #2025recap #lilnosferatu

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Out on Tuesday January 13th from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Chappell Roan." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-chappell... #ChappellRoan #nonfiction #kidlit @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Here’s a blog post where I talk about the “Thanksgiving dinner” spread in “Pumpkin Spice,” a children’s book which was written by yours truly and illustrated by the super-talented Monique Dong: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-thanks... #pumpkinspice #Thanksgiving2025 #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Check out this blog post to see a video of me talking about what it's like working on "Shadows of Dawn": www.ariekaplan.com/watch-me-tal... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #videogames #FPS #RPG @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Player review - Hot take from our friend Noah! Next Player Games community Discord and social media links: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #gameplay #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Neighbors Are Coming was a book made before the aliens came. Little did we know they would not be this friendly... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #art #artist

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

People often wonder what game designers do... here's a sneak peek. Remember to check out our KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

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