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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Under the Neon Lights has been out in the world for one month! 🪩🎉 I still wake up pinching myself. I still can’t believe that so many people want to read about a Black girl in Indianapolis finding her way. Thank you to each of you. It means the world 🛼✨

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Missed my book tour events for Under the Neon Lights? Join me on Instagram (@/arriwrites) this evening at 7:30pm ET for an Instagram Live with @/black_boysread. See you there!

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Booksellers at Children’s Institute: join Leah Johnson and I for my Under the Neon Lights event at Grand Gesture! See you at 7PM. You can register here: bit.ly/3HdR0Wi

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I've gone from interning at the Indianapolis Recorder to being featured in it for Under the Neon Lights 🪩🛼! I loved my conversation with reporter Chloe McGowan about what it means to center Black girls in my work. Check out the full Q&A:

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Q&A: Black Hoosier author debuts with ‘Under the Neon Lights’ - Indianapolis Recorder

“Under the Neon Lights,” by Hoosier poet and YA author Arriel Vinson, is a lesson for young Black girls in showing up for community.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

D.C., I just landed! Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Let the tour begin! 🪩🛼 Under the Neon Lights is going on the road. Readers, booksellers, educators, librarians, I’d love to see you at one of my tour events next week: D.C., 6/10: bit.ly/3YYi8ig Portland, 6/11 (during Children’s Institute): bit.ly/3HdR0Wi

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🪩 IT'S MY PUB DAY!! 🪩 I am so excited that my debut, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, is finally out in the world. 🛼✨ It's been a beautiful yet challenging journey & I couldn't have done it without my community, my publishing team, and my readers! Thank you so much for your support.

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Alechia Dow @alechiadow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

COVER REVEAL!! My YA cozy romantasy about a fairy and an agent of misfortune competing for a magical mentorship, Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, comes out 2/3/2026 from Feiwel & Friends. Art by peach.pod, design by Meg Sayre! Preorder now!! bookshop.org/p/books/unti...

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I’m so excited to announce that my debut YA novel, Under the Neon Lights, is the first selection for The Outsiders Musical Book Club! Stay tuned for more this summer!

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🪩 BOOK TOUR UPDATE 🪩 I'm going on tour for my debut novel, Under the Neon Lights, in ONE WEEK and I have some ✨ changes ✨! New location 6/3, new stop 6/11. You can find more details and RSVP for all in-person events here: linktr.ee/arriwrites. I hope to see you there. Let's roll, friends! 🛼

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We're so excited for next week's @slj.com's Day of Dialog! The FREE virtual event includes authors, advance copies of books, and more! Get a sneak preview of who and what we'll have featured including @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @arriwrites.bsky.social and more! #EduSky #TLSky

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SLJ Day of Dialog 2025 - Penguin Classroom Portal

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I can’t have a roller skating novel without a PARTY! 🪩 Indy, join me at Skateland on Saturday, 6/7 at 6:30pm for an Under the Neon Lights celebration. Books will be available for sale via @loudmouthindy and your $15 door fee includes admission and skates. Let’s roll, friends! 🛼

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

PSA: I'm going on tour for my debut, Under the Neon Lights! 🪩🛼 If you're looking for a novel about summer romance, building community, and roller skating, I hope to see you at one of these events. All links are in my LinkTree—register now. linktr.ee/arriwrites

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Librarians: I'm participating in the School Library Journal Day of Dialog on May 22nd at 11am ET! Tune in for the session "A Potpourri of New YA Fiction" featuring such great YA authors. You can register here: www.slj.com/event/school...

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I. See. Beyoncé. In. A. Matter. Of. Days.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🪩 It's time for the Barnes & Noble preorder sale again! If you're a member of B&N (sign up on their website for free), you can preorder your copy of my debut YA novel-in-verse, Under the Neon Lights, for 25% off. Use the promo code PREORDER25 at checkout. bit.ly/3Es8gG8

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

If you go look at my Instagram, you might find a hardcover reveal for Under the Neon Lights 👀🪩

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I participated in career day today and I’m SO tired of talking 😂

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

GUESS WHAT?! An excerpt of my debut, Under the Neon Lights, is in Cosmo! I'm so excited for y'all to get a sneak peek of UTNL, which is out in less than two months. Click below to enter Jaelyn's world of love, friendship, and roller skating. 🛼🪩 shorturl.at/1F8b7

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Exclusive: Arriel Vinson's ‘Under the Neon Lights’ Excerpt Will Make You Want to Grab Your Roller Skates

The author's novel in verse gets real about crushes and skating your troubles away.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I get to see Jasmine Guillory tonight and I’m so excited

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Eight years ago, I won third place in a showcase at my alma mater, Indiana University, for performing a poem. Now, my debut, Under the Neon Lights, is almost out in the world. So this is your reminder to keep going and pour into what you love. 💕 #nationalpoetrymonth

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I'm so excited to share my preorder sweepstakes with Loudmouth Books! 🛼🪩 If you preorder Under the Neon Lights from Loudmouth, you'll receive a signed copy and bookmark. But one person will ✨win✨ those, plus a candle, keychain, and tote. Preorder now: loudmouthindy.com/item/p5lAnqx...

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Sometimes, I don’t know if I should be here or on Threads

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I got my dream agent and I want to share tips with you! Join me virtually on April 16th at 6:30pm ET for Author 101: How to Write a Query Letter & Find an Agent. Registration is $25; if you’d like feedback on your query letter, it costs $40. Register: bit.ly/4bIY34I

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Technology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I've been thinking a lot about that bumper sticker which says "everything looks like a conspiracy theory when you don't understand how anything works" and folks it's pretty obvious to me that the people in power right now have absolutely no desire to understand how anything works.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We hit 50 attendees this morning and the form is now closed! If you’re still interested in this class, please DM me or reach out via my website. If there’s enough interest, I’ll host a second webinar.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Y'ALL! I got my first trade review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social and I’m so grateful! 🛼🪩 Here's a snippet: "A coming-of-age story filled with romance that will have readers wanting to seek out their own local skating rinks. Recommended for all middle-grade and young adult collections.“

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I have a two-book deal & want to share my journey! Join me virtually on 3/19 at 6:30pm ET for Author 101: The Journey to a Traditional Book Deal. Whether you don’t know where to start, or you just want to hear from a real person, this is the FREE seminar for you. Register: buff.ly/VvE1Zqw

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We're three months away from the release of my debut YA novel-in-verse, Under the Neon Lights! If you're looking for a novel about: 🪩 first love 🪩 female friendship 🪩 complex family dynamics 🪩 the power of community you can preorder my debut now, or request an e-galley on NetGalley!

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I saw the $6 eggs y’all have been talking about and almost passed out.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

If you've missed my other galley giveaways, @penguinteen is back with another one! Head over to Goodreads for a chance to win a galley of my debut YA novel-in-verse, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, until March 6th. Link in bio. 🪩🛼

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Now who told Microsoft to increase their price by $30?!

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I'm so excited that my debut YA novel, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection! Thank you @jrlibraryguild for this honor. It means the world to me that more teens will meet Jae & Trey. 🛼🪩 Preorder here: buff.ly/3X4rZlk

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Denise Ruttan @teawhilewriting.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Just had to gush for this beautiful ARC I just finished... Under the Neon Lights by @arriwrites.bsky.social. YA contemporary novel in verse about a roller skating rink, Black joy, female friendships, first loves. Felt like being at a Broadway musical! Now I really want to roller skate 📚💙 #BookSky

Book cover: Under the Neon Lights by Arriel Vinson

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🪩 It's time for the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! If you're a member of B&N (you can sign up on their site for free), you can preorder your copy of my debut YA novel-in-verse, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, for 25% off. Use promo code PREORDER25 at checkout. buff.ly/4aMHX9y

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Head over to my Instagram and enter the UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS galley giveaway! You have until Thursday to enter 🛼✨ www.instagram.com/p/DFnzGY6y_c...

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🧵 The history of roller skating rinks for Black people: Like any other thing in the U.S., Black people were forbidden from entering roller skating rinks. Before & during the Civil Rights movement, they marched. They protested. They demanded to be treated as equals.

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

🛼 My debut YA novel-in-verse, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS (out 6/3) is available for download on NetGalley! Request your e-galley here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Pin this, save it, we’ll need it. “When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.” AOC 🔥🎯

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

BOOK TWO IS TURNED INTO MY EDITORS! I can’t wait for y’all to learn more about Sky, Meech, and the White River School for the Arts. 🎶🥁✨

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

🪩🛼 My publisher @penguinteen.bsky.social is giving away galleys of UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, my debut YA novel-in-verse, on Goodreads until Feb. 3! If you're eager to read it, enter the giveaway here: goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

What’s your writing snack? Or beverage 👀

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Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Hi everyone! My name is Arriel Vinson and my debut YA novel, UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS, publishes on 6/3/25 with @penguinteen. If you’re looking for a book about: 🛼 first love ✨ female friendship 🛼 building community ✨ complex family dynamics then you’ve found it! 🛼🪩✨ Preorder here: bit.ly/3ZkVG3H

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24hr.YABookBlog @24hryabookblog.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Ready for *all the 2025 YA books ft. sweet romcoms, epic fantasy, atmospheric horror, intriguing mystery & more?? I've put together a list of 50+ Young Adult books releasing from January to June that you can't miss! 📘💖✨ 24hryabookblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/08/5...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are fighting the wildfires raging across southern California for $5.80-$10.24 per day When responding to disasters, they may earn $26.90 over a 24-hour shift

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‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR

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