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 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Check it all out in my most recent newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...preview.mailerlite.ioWill I see you in Albuquerque next week? 001 1
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 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Told in alternating voices and laced with magical realism, it is a story about sisterhood, memory, and the small everyday rebellions that can change everything. 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Spanning the Taiwan Strait and a poignant moment in history, this deeply researched, emotionally resonant novel offers a rare glimpse into the long aftershocks of war. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026When Lihui has visions transporting her to Shan’s world, the girls find their lives inexplicably intertwined, opening up a doorway and a lifeline neither expected to find. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The adults in her life constantly remind her that they’re only staying until the Nationalist armies can take China back from the communists. But those lofty plans seem distant compared to the day-to-day of school, homework, and her parents’ financial struggles. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026With no access to education and few prospects for the future, she wonders if she and her grandparents will forever be marked as traitors. Nine-year-old Lihui has lived in Taiwan all her life, but she knows it’s not home. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It’s 1958 in Mao’s China and eleven-year-old Shan is an outcast, facing constant persecution because her parents fought against the communist troops during the revolution and then fled. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Here’s the current book description: In the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War, two girls, one in Mao’s China and one in Kuomintang-ruled Taiwan, find their lives intertwined. 100 1
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 1
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 · 07/07/2026I still believe that knowing our history is the first step toward preventing a repeat. #picturebooks #lachinatownmassacre1871 #bookstagram 020 2
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 1
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 1
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 · 04/04/2026I'm so glad educators are finding value in Chinese American stories and sharing them with the next generation of Americans. cbcbooks.org/awards-and-b... @nicolexu.bsky.social 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 3
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 · 01/04/2026You can review on Amazon here: amzn.to/4uTrHwZ 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 01/04/2026What we don't have at the moment though, are many online reviews, which are so important for spreading awareness of the book to people beyond our immediate circles. Would you consider writing one? Amazon is particularly helpful, but any online forum or shop that you frequent would be great. 100 1
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 1
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 5
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 2
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026此項目以串流平台Zoom視像方式舉行。請立即從下列連結登記參加：camla.org/storytime 華美博物館與華埠圖書館合辦的《兒童故事時間》，專注於推廣美國亞裔作者撰寫的故事。 000 0
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026For more information about the author and illustrator, visit our link in bio. 誠邀大家於2026年3月24日（星期二）下午4時（美國太平洋標準時間），參加華美博物館與洛杉磯華埠圖書館合辦，由兒童圖書管理員羅沛筠 (Rita Law) 主持的《兒童故事時間》。 本月的《兒童故事時間》，我們將邀請暢銷書作家劉佩佩 (Livia Blackburne) 及插畫家郭香宜 (Julia Kuo) ，為大家朗讀她們新出版的書籍《阿賓的櫻桃》。 此兒童圖書故事適合5至12歲兒童，並歡迎所有其他年齡之兒童在家長陪同中參與。 120 2
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Blending family storytelling, cultural memory, and historical fact, this beautifully illustrated book reclaims Ah Bing’s legacy as a larger-than-life American story. Together, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo craft an unforgettable Chinese American folktale—one that has long gone untold. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026As they snack on the same cherries from their own backyard, they imagine his journey from China to Oregon, where he labored in orchards and helped cultivate the sweet, dark variety that would one day bear his name. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026About the book: Bing’s Cherries tells a modern tall tale spun by a girl and her father about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant whose name lives on in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved cherries. 100 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today by following the link in bio. **“Kids’ Storytime featuring Asian American Authors” is hosted in partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library. 110 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 21/03/2026For this month’s storytime, we will be joined by bestselling author, Livia Blackburne, and illustrator, Julia Kuo, as they read their newly released book Bing’s Cherries. This book is suitable for ages 5-12, though we welcome children of all ages, including parents! 110 1
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 2
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 18/03/2026LA Folks, join me this Saturday for a storytime at @onceuponatimebkstore ! #linkinbio #sᴛᴏʀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ #bingcherry 022 2
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 1
lkblackburne.bsky.social @lkblackburne.bsky.social · 11/03/2026We’re stoked that children all over the country will be able to learn about Ah Bing through their libraries! 010 1
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 1
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 1
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 2
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 2
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 2
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 · 22/02/2026You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...preview.mailerlite.ioWill I see you at a Bing's Cherries Launch Event? 000 0
