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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Feels timely to be writing a review for I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social and illustrated by #LauraFreeman— a book that looks at the patchwork of cultures in America and a great discussion starter for conversations about country, culture, diversity, and immigration.

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I'm Your Neighbor Books @imyourneighbor.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"This nation will always be made up of #Indigenous people and immigrants of the past, present, and future. WE BELIEVE THESE DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER." —I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.

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Melissa Guerrette @msguerrette.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

There’s plenty that doesn’t feel ok, but today’s opportunities to connect my students w author guests for World Read Aloud Day sure felt good. Thanks for connecting, @laurelsnyder.bsky.social & @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I loved watching my readers interact w you! #wrad25 @litworld.bsky.social

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Tribrarian @tribrarian.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today's #Library tee, courtesy of @kindcotton.bsky.social. And my book of the day is I'm an American by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I'm not going to be ambiguous or quiet about where I stand as a teacher and how I show up for my students. The stakes are too high. #librarian #booksky #skybrarian

Library Media Teacher, a cis white woman, stands in a school library and wears a black T-shirt that reads "Protect LGBTQ Youth, Read Inclusive Books, Teach Accurate History, Spread True Kindness." She holds a copy of the children's picture book, "I'm an American" by Darshana Khiani and illustrated by Laura Freeman.

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Need brainstorming help. Looking for movies or books where the MC tries to make another character feel bad/ run them out or has that done to them. Preferably JH or HS aged. Think Mean Girls. Thanks!

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

When you don’t remember what you were thinking when you wrote this. Who the heck is Marjorie? (Eventually I did remember 😉) #writinglife

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The Multilingual Library @multilinglibrary.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Love this book! 💙📚 We have it in our #Multilingual#Library :) Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM... #kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti

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Francie Latour reads "Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings" for Flag Day

YouTube video by HaitiCulturalX

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Gorgeous book! Should be in every school library. I learned a bit of Haitian culture, its history and how colonial forces have forever affected the course of this nation. Informative short backmatter. Thank you to @imyourneighbor.bsky.social #picturebookatbreakfast

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

India is such as vast rich culture. My heritage is Gujarat from Western India so I loved learning about these South Indian traditions and holiday. Beautiful book overflowing with pride and love for one’s culture. Kid approachable as who hasn’t dealt with name challenges. #picturebookatbreakfast

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I ❤️ getting transported in a good book, even for just 5 minutes. Today’s #picturebook at breakfast read. So smart and keep an eye out for Easter eggs in the art.

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

@darshanakhiani.bsky.social's book I'M AN AMERICAN was already face out when I got to the bookmobile this morning, at its stop at the local elementary school. It didn't stay on the shelf long, since I handed it to one of the teachers with a *strong" recommendation to read it to her students.

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

⚽️🛠️📗🩵 This #PBStudyBuddy feature is so fascinating and inspiring! BUILDING A DREAM (#DarshanaKhiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social, #DowPhumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social, #Eerdmans). Hope you like this feature for #BUILDINGADREAM, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼 *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book BUILDING A DREAM: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "They are tough and strong-willed. Qualities that make champions" Standout Page Turn Text: "This didn't stop the boys from trying." Standout Art Detail: Steadfast expressions, ethereal settings, and wonderful wood details Starry Book Marks: Immersive dialogue, Lively verbs, and Skillful handling of time passage and character-building.

Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Based on a true, inspirational story, Football (soccer for US/CA), A cleverly built solution, Stellar teamwork, and The amazing power of persistence. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Darshana Khiani and Dow Phumiruk, Imprint/Publisher: Eerdmans, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~780, Backmatter: Author’s Note, Illustrator’s Note. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

So thrilled that I'M AN AMERICAN written by me and ilustrated by Laura Freeman, is on Chicago Public Library's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2023!! Full list: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2...

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

So excited to see our book BUILDING A DREAM written by me and illustrated by @dowphumiruk.bsky.social on the Best STEM Book List for 2024 from NTSA (National Science Teaching Association). Full list: www.nsta.org/best-stem-bo...

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Diwali is Nov 12th! I have these wonderful FREE activity sheets on my website. You can use them to accompany a story time reading of HOW TO WEAR A SARI. tinyurl.com/htwsactivity

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

A Wichita girl writes a letter of gratitude to Bob, the family car. A funny tender homage to Bob's continued service -- from family road trips to library visits. A feel good book that's a wonderful conversation starter for any family. @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

Get a sneak peek at this wonderful list of #southasiankidlit PB thru YA books coming out this Winter! Also a mini-interview with the talented Naomi Kanakia. www.tinyurl.com/sakwinter2024

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Lindsay H. Metcalf @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

I often get asked, “How many books have you written?” and my answer is usually “a lot.” @jbradley.bsky.social and @darshanakhiani.bsky.social inspired me to put together a list of the books I’ve written that have made it to the submission stage. 8 sold—less than half. Pub dates are in parentheses.

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Inspired by @jbradley.bsky.social, here is my list of picture books that made it to submission stage. The year in parentheses is the year it actively went on submission. The ones without a year were only subbed to a couple of places. The ones with a strikethrough were shelved after being subbed.

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Join me at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos this Sunday at 11am for a Halloween-themed story time with THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! Maybe I'll share a peek at some of my other new books as well! bit.ly/3M7ziDw

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2024 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.

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Mike Jung @mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

Things I, Mike Jung, will do to celebrate my beloved friend @nidhiart.bsky.social at the SUPER BOBA CAFÉ launch party: 1. Make a spectacle of myself; 2. That's it. WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER

An infographic with a photo of author/illustrator Nidhi Chanani, the cover of her forthcoming book SUPER BOBA CAFÉ, and text that says "Mrs. Dalloway's Presents... FOR KIDS! Nidhi Chanani Book Launch! Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:00-3:30 PM

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Book trailer for I'M AN AMERICAN by me and Laura Freeman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2917... To find educator resources check out my book page: darshanakhiani.com/books/im-an-...

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Kodiak149 @kodiak149.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 20/09/2023

To kidlit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Reply with ONE post that includes 1 image (I advise your name be in image somewhere) + link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. Make sure it's easy to find your contact info, if agents are interested! Please read info in image BEFORE posting, thx.

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

⚽BUILDING A DREAM illustrated by Dow Phumiruk is out today! Learn about this inspirational true story about a group of boys who live on a floating village and who built their own soccer field and eventually became one of Southern Thailand's best youth leagues!

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 07/09/2023

I'm back on this wonderful podcast talking about our book BUILDING A DREAM illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Ng! Have a listen. Book releasing in 5 days!!! readingwithyourkids.libsyn.com/building-a-d...

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 29/08/2023

Meta/Facebook/Threads/Instagram is now using your content for generative AI. There is a form to opt out, although I don't know if it'll make a difference, but here it is: www.facebook.com/help/contact...

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

I sibling stories. There aren't enough of them. This rhyming story is filled with heart, a dose of reality, and above all friendship. Plenty of emotional ups & downs. Children of any age with #siblings will be able to relate. #sisterhood

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