lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I'll be at the Burbank Book Festival this Saturday, 10/3/26. Find me at the Picture Book signing from 10:30am-11:30, and at picture book storytime sometime between 11:30-12:30. Hope to see you there! 001 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I’m heading to Albuquerque for Bubonicon, attempting to write poetry that currently looks suspiciously like prose with questionable line breaks, and learning to ask a very important writing question: “Which option is more fun?” 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I’m beyond thrilled to be revealing the cover for ECHOES ACROSS THE WATER. @cornelia_illo’s art is breathtaking and so evocative. 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I had a lovely trip to Portland! The coast starlight train was beautiful. Thank you to @whiterabbitbookcafe and @greenbeanbooks for hosting me! (Also, @juliaskuo showed up to Green Bean!) 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 26/07/2026In my latest newsletter, I talk about backstory in storytelling. Also, Portland events and Chinese language resources for my books! You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I'll be doing two storytimes in the Portland area next week! The first is at White Rabbit Books & Gifts at 2pm on 8/1/2026, and the second is at Green Bean Books at 11am on 8/2/2026. 8/1 event sign-up: www.whiterabbit.gifts/product/bing... 8/2 event sign-up: www.greenbeanbookspdx.com 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Dreams to Ashes has been out for a little more than a year now. Thank you to everyone in the book community who has advocated for this book and for educating people about the LA Chinatown Massacre. 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Join me for a Mandarin language (more like Chinglish) talk on storytelling this Saturday, 5/2 at 4pm. Chinese language teachers are especially encouraged to join in! Learn more about this event here: china.usc.edu/seminars/sto...china.usc.eduStorytelling: From the Individual to Society and Beyond co-sponsored with Southern California Chinese School Association (May 2, 2026) | USC China 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Join me for storytime at Village Well this Saturday, May 2nd, at Village Well Books! Learn more about this event here: villagewell.com/events/50104... 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 25/04/2026In my April newsletter, I make a reverse bucket list and realize I'm outdoorsy. Also, Bing coloring sheets and a recommended read about Angel Island. You can read the newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800... 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Latest newsletter: Snowshoeing, lapel mics, and my new favorite resource for writing romance. You can read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800... 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Thanks to Kenli @imkenli for sending in this picture of almond jelly with syrupy cherries! Have you tried making the recipe in the back of Bing? Send in your photos! 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Dreams to Ashes and Nainai's Mountain were both named Notable Social Studies books! Thank you so much to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children's Book Council. 130 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Dreams to Ashes is a finalist for the California Book Award! It feels especially meaningful to have the book recognized by Californians, since this is a part of our history. I'm glad to see awareness of the 1871 massacre spreading. 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Our launch has been really lovely so far. We've had lively conversations with readers, written impromptu tall tales with kids, and eaten lots of chocolate-covered cherries. 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Thank you, Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social, for including Bing's Cherries in your Caldecott predictions! I agree that Julia's illustrations are amazing! 151 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Midnight Thief on sale for 99 cents! This YA fantasy was a New York Times Bestseller, Indies Introduce Selection, YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominee, and a Truman Award winner. If you haven't read it, this is a great chance to give it a try! You can purchase your copy here: amzn.to/4t24W8k 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Publisher's Weekly gave Bing's Cherries a starred review! @juliaskuo @knopfyoungreaders 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Educators! (And anyone else who's interested.) I'm giving a virtual talk about storytelling next week. More info and registration here. First 25 registrants get a copy of Bing's Cherries free! You can sign up here: china.usc.edu/seminars/sto... 020 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Join the Chinese American Museum and Ms. Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for a very special Kids’ Storytime event on Tuesday, March 24, at 4:00 PM! 121 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 18/03/2026LA Folks, join me this Saturday for a storytime at @onceuponatimebkstore ! #linkinbio #sᴛᴏʀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ #bingcherry 022 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Julia and I had an amazing time talking with Crystal Ligori from All Things Considered about Bing's Cherries! You can check out the interview here: www.opb.org/article/2026... 001 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 11/03/2026When my daughter asked for my first JLG pin (for Clementine and Danny) several years ago, I was like, “Write your own book!” She asked for the Bing pin too, and I think I’ll give it to her. But only after Bing got a little time with his pin first. 111 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Bing’s Cherries is an Editor’s Pick at The Children’s Books Review! @juliaskuo @knopfyoungreaders 010 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 06/03/2026There's still time to preorder Bing's Cherries for swag! You can order your copy here: www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/bings-... 211 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Brookline Public Library has made an immigration themed reading list. I think it's a great idea, and I'm honored that they included I Dream of Popo. You can read the article here: www.timeout.com/newyork/news... 022 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Thank you to the Bulletin for The Center for Children's Books for the lovely review of Bing’s Cherries! 021 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 27/02/2026PSA: It has come to my attention that some authors have been attributing false blurbs to me. If any endorsement purporting to be from me appears suspicious, you can always check with me to see if it's legit. 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 22/02/2026In my latest newsletter, I share the mental health ritual I've been doing in order to keep myself from spiraling in tough times. I also reflect on the fact that my life is an insignificant flash when viewed against the greater scope of the universe. Small things like that. 120 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Bing’s cherries is just around the corner, and we’re doing a preorder promotion! @JuliaKuo has designed these beautiful stickers for people who preorder from Once Upon A Time Bookstore! 111 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 14/02/2026I can't believe Bing's Cherries is coming out in a month! Will I see you at these events? Seattle event 3/15/26: www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-... Bing Montrose Storytime Los Angeles event 3/21/26: www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/bings-... 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Janet Eastman, writing for The Oregonian and This is Oregon, wrote a thoughtful and comprehensively researched profile of Bing's Cherries, including the history behind the real Bing. www.hereisoregon.com/people/2026/... 011 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/02/2026I had such a great time at the @4CSLA conference yesterday. It’s always so energizing to be in a conference center full of people who love and share books for a living. 110 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 22/01/2026I track my writing hours and "things accomplished" in a spreadsheet every year. Here's my roundup for 2025. 110 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Updated author photos! (Credit: @ButaliaMedia) 020 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 09/01/2026I spent the first five years of my life in Taiwan, and my Popo (my maternal grandmother), spent a lot of time taking care of me. She would say to me, “bei bei xin, bei bei gan.” Literally, that translates to “baby heart, baby liver.” A better translation would be “My baby, my heart.” 110 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 08/01/2026A lovely review of Bing's Cherries from School Library Journal. @juliakuo #KnopfBooksForYoungReaders #books #childernsbooks 010 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 03/01/2026The elves are starting to get their own opinions. 😆 Thank you @knopfyoungreaders for this Christmas gift! @juliakuo @randomhousekids.bsky.social #picturebooks #authorlife #bookstagram 010 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 17/12/2025How did @JuliaKuo and I end up collaborating to write the story of Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant who gave his name to the popular Bing Cherry? Here's how it all started: youtu.be/jaurtikXNI8?...youtu.beThe Inspiration Behind Bing's CherriesYouTube video by Livia Blackburne 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 16/12/2025In my latest newsletter, you can find out how a request for media contacts from my publicist ended up with me debugging visual basic code on Black Friday. Also, some thoughts about deciding whether to write a story as MG or adult. 100 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 12/12/2025I am beyond honored to share that Dreams to Ashes has been named an Orbis Pictus Honor book by the National Council of Teachers of English. 201 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Thank you @KirkusReviews for the lovely review of Bing's Cherries! @juliakuo 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 02/12/2025LAist featured Nainai's Mountain in their holiday gift guide, citing its vibrant illustrations and wide emotional range. Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang... 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Thank you, @sljournal for including DREAMS TO ASHES in your list of top books in 2025! 011 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/12/2025A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending three days in a writing residency at The Perch At Twin Peaks. It was gorgeous up there, and I immediately made it my personal mission to write in as many scenic places as possible. Thank you so much to the Perch for this little bit of artist heaven. 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Thank you, Junior Library Guild, for naming Bing's Cherries a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! 020 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 20/11/2025In my latest newsletter, I share some tweaks I've introduced in my routine to help me be more creative. (Photo taken at The Perch at Twin Peaks.) You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800... 010 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 16/11/2025I’ve been sitting on this news forever! ECHOES ACROSS THE WATER is unlike any book I’ve ever written and likely ever will write again. It’s inspired by my family history. 120 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Dreams to Ashes is a Eureka Children’s Nonfiction Award Gold winner! This award is given by the California Reading Association, and I’m hopeful that this will mean more California students will learn about this piece of their state history. 150 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Last Friday, I attended a memorial service at @camlaorg for the 18 Chinese men who were killed in the 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. There were speakers and spoken word artists, floral arrangements in honor of each of the deceased, a reading of names, and a bowing ceremony. 110 0
