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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Besides her kind words and helpful suggestions, she answered my industry questions and gave me some professional advice. This weekend is off to a great start!

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Writers: How do you get your work in front of reputable agents and editors? Thanks to the SCBWI-IL 2026 Fall Harvest online conference, I had a 1:1 with the fantastic Carina Licon from Henry Holt BYR. @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #yabooks #writing #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey, Green Hills Public Library foodies! I'm headed your way this Saturday. Let's play with our food. #bento #japanesefood #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🙋‍♀️ I write specifically for young YA readers. FAKING REALITY is my best selling book with MS teachers and librarians. Tor Teen wanted to pitch it to the Scholastic Book Fair, which has strict content guidelines.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thank you for another fun (and profitable!) romance book crawl, Milwaukee Book Dragons. Natasha and Destiny at The Well Red Damsel have done it again. I loved the new YA passport stamp rally track this year. And a big thanks to Chris at Camp Bar Tosa for inviting us into his beautiful space. #author

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If that's what you read or have a teen romance reader looking for books specifically for them, find me. I will have books but also special spa bag add-ons available. #yabooks #meetmeonnorth #romancebookcrawl2026 #bookdragons #readingcommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hey, Wisconsin book dragons! Are you going to the Meet Me on North Book Crawl this weekend? If so, you can find me at Camp Bar Tosa. I write sweet YA romance about the first time you fall in love and have your feelings reciprocated. #yabooks #meetmeonnorth #readingcommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thank you for believing in me and my work. I am honored to be a part of YOUR journey. Ja mata ne, Chicagoland! 🇯🇵📚🍱🥰 #literacy #communitybuilders #youngadultbooks #authorpreneur #Japanesefood

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In the meantime, I will be partnering with some powerhouses in my industry this month, including: 📚The Well Red Damsel Romance Bookstore 📚PrintersRow Lit Fest 📚The Last Chapter Book Shop 📚Chicago Ridge Public Library 🍱Green Hills Public Library District #literacy #books #bento #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

2020 Phoenix Sara would be amazed by the wonderful opportunities that 2026 Chicago Sara has. It's been a windy road, and this unusual life path has a new twist coming in October. (See my last picture for more details.) #literacy #communitybuilders #youngadultbooks #authorpreneur #Japanesefood

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A big thank you to Nash and the Indie Author Project Team for having me present yesterday. And thank you to all the attendees who sent me kind messages after the event. It made my day. 🫶 They have more programming coming this fall. Keep an eye out. @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Roberta! Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words. Also, if you see Karen Chow, please give her a big hug for me.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thank you so much for spending your time with me. I hope it inspires some new authorpreneur ideas foe you.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I'm doing a presentation for the Indie Author Project's Expert Session on Thurs. 7/30/26 at 3pm EST/ 2pm CST. There is no fee to attend this Zoom workshop, but you need to register in advance. Worker smarter not harder Authorpreneur! #authorpreneur #creativepreneuer #writer #indiebooks #worksmarter

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You've taken me to some amazing places, Lil Pandemic Book. Yesterday, you took me into the city to the Harold Washington Public Library for a speech & award. I am so grateful to all the wonderful Illinois librarians who run this contest. #indieauthor #writingcommunity #librarylife #yabooks #chicago

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Today is my favorite Japanese holiday, Tanabata. @uncannyjapan.bsky.social has a great episode about the star-crosses lovers who inspired my book, TANABATA WISH. #tanabata #yabooks #podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/2ELv...

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Thanks so much for hosting us @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social and @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social! We appreciate all you do for our kid lit community. 🫶

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Thanks to the fine folks at @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social for hosting Sara Fujimura and me for our author talk on creating accessible books for @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social yesterday! Ann Rose Simon Kids

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Hey, Anime Midwest! I'm all loaded into Artist Alley and can't wait to meet you starting tomorrow. Let's play with our food! As always, if you show me you made bento, then you get a prize. All weekend long! #animemidwest #animecon #chicagoland #bentobox #authorlife

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Sarah Hammond @sarahhammond.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Looking forward to co-hosting this @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social event with Jamie Ericson. @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social and @zombicatures.bsky.social are a stellar team! See link for details myemail.constantcontact.com/2026-SCBWI-I...

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'm so looking forward to this. A big thank you to @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social, Sarah, and Jamie (owner of Dandelion Bookshop) for having us.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I got to meet Indie Author of the Year, Cynthia Swanson and Librarian of the Year, Kelvin Watson. Congratulations to you both! 🎊 BREATHE was chosen by librarians as the winner of the Illinois Author Project, part of the bigger Indie Author Project.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Let's go to Chicago for ALA 2026! I won't be on the floor of the conference, but my lil pandemic book BREATHE will be. Woo hoo! Tonight, I went to the historic Chicago Athletic Association for a special soiree hosted by the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project. #ALA2026 #library #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A big thanks to Kyra, Jessica, and Katie for hosting me today. Your teen patrons are lucky to have such supportive librarians in their lives. Are you an Illinois librarian? Would you like me to teach your teen and/or adult patrons how to make bento? Please reach out.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Godzilla says your lunch is boring. 😴 Meanwhile, teens at the Elk Grove Village Library (IL) made some artistic, delicious obento today. Everyone had the same boxes, tools, and food to work with, but no 2 bento turned out the same. 🍱😋 #Library #ALA2026 #Librarian #teenprogramming #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hey, Kermit! Let's do a Summer Reading book signing in Schaumburg! A big thank-you to the @schaumlib for providing 50 copies of my historical novel, BREATHE, to be given away at tonight's outdoor concert. We ran out of copies before the concert ended! #summerreading #library #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Author friends Khushi Saha and Srividhya Venkat rocked Team Desi on the other side. We talked to a lot of bicultural, biracial, transracially adopted, and third culture kids/teens/families. A big thank you to Evelyn Yang and the whole UAF team for putting on such a fun, community event.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The lions got loose again in downtown Evanston, IL. They brought all the good luck and positive vibes to the Umbrella Arts Festival. We were there repping Team Mixed Asian Fam. Hubby and I were Team Japan on one side of the tent. #mixedasianfam #bicultural #biracial #authorlife #liondance

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

10 different Japanese foods. Itadakimasu! A big thanks to super librarian Kate Donelly for inviting me to present tonight.🫶 #library #libraryprograms #theobentolady #bento #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I had such a good time at the Oak Lawn Public Library teaching teens and adults about making obento that I forgot to take any pictures! This is my newest foodie workshop. Along with general instruction, library patrons got to try at least #library #libraryprograms #theobentolady #bento #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This is what it looks like on the inside.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This is the shobumochi (L) and chimaki (R) she talks about. I look forward to trying these with Son later tonight. We actually sell shobumochi in our store and I just didn't realize it. Doh! #foodies #japaneseculture #sweets

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

**Allergy warning: Items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and milk.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hey, Oak Lawn Public Library #foodies! What are you doing this Wednesday, 5/6/26? Join me at 6:30 pm. for my newest bento-related workshop, Cute Lunches Every Day. We'll learn how to create quick, artistic, delicious lunches for yourself and/or loved ones with a few simple tips and tricks. #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A big thank you to YA author, Angelique Burrell who encouraged me to enter. Angelique won the same award in 2023. And a shout-out to my awesome library, Schaumburg Township Public Library. #illinoisauthorproject #indiebooks #indiepublishing #chicagobookstagram #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Oh my goodness! I won! 🎊 I'm so happy that this little pandemic book is finally finding its audience. The contest is judged by Illinois librarians. Just when I thought I couldn't love Illinois libraries more...🥹🫶. #illinoisauthorproject #indiebooks #indiepublishing #chicagobookstagram #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Hey, this includes my 2-hour master class "7 Ways You Are Leaving Money on the Table at Events". I have made every mistake so you don't have to! #authorlife #writingcommunity #authorpreneur #writer

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Thank you to all the #kidlit creators who joined us tonight. #SCBWI -New Mexico has a bunch of online webinars available for #authorpreneurs. You don't even have to belong to the New Mexico chapter. A big thanks to Susan and Christine for hosting me tonight. Your region is lucky to have you both.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A big thank you to Olivia & the Green Hills Public Library team for hosting the local author fair tonight in honor of National Library Week. We enjoyed sharing our stories with readers. 🫶 #nationallibraryweek #library #authorpreneur #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Let's celebrate National Library Week at the Green Hills Public Library! I will be signing books and chatting with library patrons on Wed. 4/22/26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us! #nationallibraryweek #findyourjoy #authorlife #writingcommunity #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

After an excellent weekend as Author Sara at the Chicago-North Romance Writers' Spring Fling, it's time to sell some mochi in the sweet shop. BTW, Book Dragon ❤️s mochi. #writerlife #authorlife #bookdragon #mochi #japanesesweets

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Also, thank you for confirming that though bull sharks can swim in fresh water and sometimes travel up the Mississippi River, they CANNOT make it all the way up to Lake Michigan. Whew. Though that would make an excellent horror book, which I would definitely NOT be reading. 🦈😱 #writerscommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It will help you get your mind wrapped around the topic quickly, learn any specialized terms, and keep you from falling into the research abyss online. Thanks for the great advice, Chandra!

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