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It’s a tremendous honor to announce that SASHIMI is the #1 Best Kids Book of 2026 by Indigo Bookstores in Canada! The Canadians just get it! Last year’s #1 Indigo book? DON’T TRUST FISH so this amazing honor goes to yours truly for a second consecutive year in a row ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Two titles for Saturday: Faruqi and Amin's @firstsecond.bsky.social DON'T BE SCARED and @dansantat.bsky.social second SASHIMI book, which will be a hit with fans of Pilkey's goofy DOGMAN books! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/09/satu...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A Very Cool Offer from @dansantat.bsky.social! To celebrate the release of the next book in his SASHIMI middle grade graphic novel series, Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat is launching an old school, snail mail newsletter! theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/dan-santat...

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Dan Santat is Launching an Old School, Snail Mail Newsletter!

A Very Special Offer from Dan

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A Pretty (Very) Cool Offer from @dansantat.bsky.social! To celebrate the release of book 2 in his SASHIMI middle grade graphic novel series, Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat is launching an old school, snail mail newsletter! theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/dan-santat...

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Dan Santat is Launching an Old School, Snail Mail Newsletter!

A Very Special Offer from Dan

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM by @dansantat.bsky.social, fish boy out of water Sashimi goes missing during a field trip, leading to a wild chain of events as he tries to return to school. Zany humor, fabulous art & fast-paced story will reel in readers. #MGLit @mackidssl.bsky.social

Cover of middle grade graphic novel SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM by Dan Santat. An orange fishboy with a fake mustache and wearing a hoodie runs from a cat, other children, and a helicopter.

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In a 🌟review, Kirkus calls SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM 🐠 "laugh-out-loud humor." The second installment in the hilarious SASHIMI graphic novel series from Caldecott Medal winner @dansantat.bsky.social is on sale today! tinyurl.com/4vmjbs76 #kidlit #newbook #booksky #MGLit

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Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Cover Reveal: THE MISFITS #4 - A DOUBLE-CROSS CONUNDRUM!!! Battling the Mix-Fits, surly teen versions of themselves, while solving the mystery of millions of missing bees, The Misfits are challenged with their biggest adventures ever! @dansantat.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #KidLit

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 28/08/2026

Sashimi and the Field Trip of Doom is a fantastic second volume... so says our youngest reviewer! Check out this early review! Get yours: Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/3810/97812... Amazon: amzn.to/4qCl6VY #comics #graphicnovel #kidlit @dansantat.bsky.social

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Stergios Botzakis @stergbot.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

All the Hulk Feels is a fantastic book for exploring feelings with younger readers. It won a well deserved Eisner Award, and the story/art by @dansantat.bsky.social are incredible!

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All the Hulk Feels

I recently borrowed All the Hulk Feels, because it had been nominated for ( and won! ) an Eisner Award . Libraries RULE! This picture book...

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM is available for pre-order and if you act now you can get this limited edition Sashimi water bottle to let all the kids know you liked it BEFORE it was cool. NOTE: If I see you with the bottle I'll give you ANOTHER prize! DETAILS: read.macmillan.com/promo/mcpgsa...

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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Best Publication for Early Readers: All the Hulk Feels, by Dan Santat (Abrams Fanfare/Marvel) @dansantat.bsky.social #eisnerawards

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

TODAY at San Diego Comic Con

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It’s weird but after one year DON’T TRUST FISH has finally made it on to the NY Times list at #5. Three cheers to my partner in crime @unshavedmouse.bsky.social for writing a classic of a manuscript that I had the wonderful honor of illustrating. I’m just along for the glorious ride ❤️

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Sondra Zalewski @sondrazalewski.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The sarcasm of this book is half its charm. @unshavedmouse.bsky.social doubts the integrity of fish while peppering facts about them throughout his story. @dansantat.bsky.social amps up the fun with realistic and humorous illustrations. Readers will learn, laugh, and wonder about crabs. #PBreview

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Ken Kilback @kennethkilback.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Sashimi is on a mission to find the beast of Barnacle Bay-without anyone finding out why his skin is orange & he constantly needs water. This tale of friendship & self-discovery is wonderful, full of great characters & lots of humour. Rec'd!! @dansantat.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I love this story about pitcher Angel Cervantes' good luck charm, Jerry the Dinosaur. It reminds me of Nicholas and his toy dinosaur from my picture book DAD AND THE DINOSAUR, illustrated by @dansantat.bsky.social. It's a great read for Father's Day this weekend!

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A UCLA pitcher brings a toy dinosaur named Jerry to the mound. Here’s why it helps

Good-luck rituals may improve performance because they increase a person’s sense of self-efficacy — or their confidence in their ability.

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

France looks good! I thought Maignon would be an improvement over the aging Hugo Lloris but it turns out Maignon is a bit of a MESSnon. Mbappe scoring 20 yards out seemingly with free will will be scary as the tournament goes on #WorldCup2026

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Mbappe almost scoring like it's simply free will 20 yards out. Amazing! #WorldCup2026

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

That Barcola goal is good but the Rabiot pass was everything #WorldCup2026

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Cape Verde ties Spain and leaves them scoreless. Egypt currently beating Belgium 1-0. This is insane! #worldcup2026

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’m thrilled to see New York on the verge of seeing their team win their first title after 53 years. I remember growing up and wanting Patrick Ewing to win a title so badly but the Celtics and Bulls always got in the way. Now they’re one win away. Knicks in 5

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#Fiction #HBReviewoftheWeek SASHIMI by @dansantat.bsky.social (Roaring Brook/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ): "Broad humor and slapstick antics leading up to the annual Barnacle Bay Beast Festival are grounded by Sashimi’s desire to find someone who can understand him" www.hbook.com/story/review...

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I illustrated one, I blurbed the other ❤️

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Gosh, I wish I knew so I could bottle it. I’ve had a lot on, so my fatigue has been pretty bad. So maybe just a free weekend ahead and some actual sunshine. But I suspect Dan Santat’s joyful new comic has probably helped me over the hump.

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"Hey dad, can you design something for my graduation cap?" "Sure thing, son." 👍 #UCLA #Classof2030

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Congratulations to Neil Sharpson and @dansantat.bsky.social 🐟✨ "Don’t Trust Fish" has officially hooked the Gold Medal at the 2026 Irma Black Awards! The kids have spoken, and they clearly have excellent taste! 🏆👏 #IrmaBlackAward #KidLit @unshavedmouse.bsky.social @bankstreet.edu

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🎉🏅 Congratulations to the 2026 Irma Black Award winner, DON'T TRUST FISH, by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social & illus by @dansantat.bsky.social ! Find the list of Gold & Silver Medalists 👉 www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-f…

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth we're recommending A FISHBOY NAMED SASHIMI 🐟 Your students won't want to miss this new, graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner @dansantat.bsky.social! tinyurl.com/4bp3x6zv #books #booksky

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Strong recommend for @dansantat.bsky.social’s latest comic A Fishboy Named Sashimi. Properly funny, great characters and gorgeous, clever artwork. (And I find it particularly hilarious that he’s released this on the back of illustrating the utterly fabulous Don’t Trust Fish. 😅) #KidLitUK #KidLit

Book cover for Dan Santat’s A Fishboy Named Sashimi

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Proud to announce that DON’T TRUST FISH has won the Children’s Book Ireland Award Book of the Year for 2026! So proud of @unshavedmouse.bsky.social and this fantastic book. Onward and upward! 🙏❤️

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 13/04/2026

Dan Santat Spills Some Tea on The Yarn Podcast In the new episode, Santat talks about his new graphic novel, 'Sashimi, After the Fall,' working with Mo Willems and Dav Pilkey, and much more. He even spills some tea on the Beekle franchise that never was. 100scopenotes.com/2026/04/13/d...

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Dan Santat Spills Some Tea on The Yarn Podcast

In the new episode of The Yarn podcast, Dan Santat talks about . . . everything.

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

In SASHIMI, a fishboy goes undercover at an elementary school in search of friends & finds adventure in this fabulously funny fish out of water tale. @dansantat.bsky.social's new graphic novel series is going to be a hit with readers! #MGLit 📚👍 @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Cover of A FISHBOY NAMED SASHIMI... middle grade graphic novel by Dan Santat. An orange fishboy with large eyes and an open mouth is in a box labeled lost and found. The fishboy is wearing a hooded sweatshirt and holding a water bottle with a goldfish in one hand and an identification card in the other hand. A small purple octopus sits on the fishboy's head.

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PermaBoundBooks @permaboundbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

THE BOOKS THEY WANT TO READ! Check out the new elementary series starter from Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Dan Santat--"Sashimi," the adventures of a lovable fishboy, tinyurl.com/39vh9s8h. #curriculum #school #library #kidlit #education #literacy #reading #elementary

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Special thanks to @peters-books.bsky.social for the 2026 Picture Book of the Year Award voted on by teachers and librarians in the UK! It surprises me after 21 years to know that my work is even known in other countries. Thank you for recognizing this book written by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social

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Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

TODAY at 2PM I'll be talking all things SASHIMI at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social. Get a sneak peek at the next books in the series, buy limited edition prints for your school or library, and get a chance to buy one of my limited Sashimi figurines (only 150 made) www.gallerynucleus.com/events/1131

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Sashimi: Book Signing & Exhibition w/ Dan Santat - Nucleus | Art Gallery and Store

In celebration of Dan Santat’s debut comic series, Sashimi, we’re hosting a special panel and signing with the award-winning creator. Dan will share insights into his creative process, artistic journe...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A new graphic novel series from @dansantat.bsky.social is here! "From the mega-talented Dan Santat comes a hilarious and beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, adventure and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" -Dav Pilkey. Book 1 is here! Book 2 arrives in September!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy book birthday to @dansantat.bsky.social's A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi!

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

ALERT: A new graphic novel series from Caldecott Medal winner @dansantat.bsky.social is here! With 3 starred reviews, SASHIMI follows a fishboy who sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student to fit in and find friends! Out today 🐟 tinyurl.com/23xzsdke #dansantat

A fishboy named... Sashimi by Dan Santat

"A hilarious tale of friendship, adventure, and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

#Bookaday I added @dansantat.bsky.social's A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

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