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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rain didn’t dampen spirits at the NYBG x Leif’s Gift event! Kudos to the families who braved the weather to explore the garden and then joined me indoors for storytime and activities. Thanks to the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden and NYBG Shop for hosting me!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

LEIF’S GIFT X NYBG Bring the kids to the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden for a plantastic day of storytime, propagation and activities. 📍 Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, NYBG 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 ⏰ Two sessions: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Leif’s Gift was selected for the NYPL’s Vibrant Voices Book List! Curated to amplify diverse voices and spark meaningful discussion, this list reaches Pre-K–12 teachers, school librarians, and students. www.nypl.org/blog/2026/08...

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I recently visited @NYBG ‘s Mertz Library—the largest botanical research library in the U.S. and found Leif’s Gift in the children’s collection! The NYBG nurtured my love of nature, starting with class trips as a kid. Having my book here feels like the perfect full-circle moment!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I had a wonderful Storytime at @wordsonwarren this past weekend! Even a snowy morning couldn’t keep families away from this cozy new bookshop in Tribeca. It was great meeting all the terrific children and their parents. Aside from reading, I especially loved answering the PLANTASTIC questions!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Happy Halloween from Leif & Hortus!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The reviews are in and LEIF’S GIFT got a couple of great ones.😅😅 Thanks BOOKLIST and KIRKUS!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I’m grateful to Summer Rayne Oakes for the shout out! Please check out all her amazing houseplant and horticultural work @homesteadbrooklyn and @flockfingerlakes on IG and YouTube! www.instagram.com/reel/DMpw_iw...

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

My episode on the KitLit Love podcast with Stephanie Affinito is officially out! Come listen as we dive into the personal inspiration behind the book, my absolute love for plants and what they do for our Earth, the varied themes you’ll likely discover, and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

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E149: A Passion for Plants: LEIF’S GIFT with Michael Wang

Podcast Episode · Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA Authors · 07/17/2025 · 29m

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Korena Di Roma Howley @korena.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Celebrating the launch of Sarang Saves the School!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

LEIF’S GIFT is now on audio, narrated by the talented @kurtkanazawa Audiobooks are a fantastic way to help young readers follow along, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary. They’re also a wonderful support for children with reading challenges, making stories accessible for everyone!

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The LEIF’S GIFT window display is officially up at Books of Wonder! It was truly a gift to install it, bringing my debut book, illustrated by the amazing Lenny Wen, and published by Norton Young Readers, to life. If you’re in the NYC area, please stop by and see the display in person!

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

‪Check out these Most Anticipated Books of 2025 @mwstories.bsky.social @charlenedraws.bsky.social‬‬ ‬ @nadiasalomon.bsky.social‬ @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social @christinealemshah.bsky.social‬ @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @lleslie ‪@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social‬

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

My debut book, LEIF’S GIFT is officially out today, and that’s absolutely plantastic! I’m so grateful to the amazing Lenny Wen as my illustrator and Norton Young Readers as my publisher. LEIF’S GIFT is available wherever books are sold.

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Check out my plant tour of the plants from my debut book, LEIF'S GIFT. Enjoy!

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Check out the Most Anticipated Books of 2025! ‪@sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social‬ @mwstories.bsky.social‬ @nadiasalomon.bsky.social‬ @staceybyer.bsky.social @ajirving.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @lleslie IG @Kateywrites

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This aluminum 16ft-tall monument titled Dinosaur is perched atop NYC’s High Line and was created by artist Ivan Argote. Imagine if NYC pigeons were that big? Better the pigeons than the rats! 😆 #giantpigeon #highlinenyc #ivanargote #sculpture #publicartnyc

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #literacy #libraries #librarians

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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed. (Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Now that’s a mushroom! 🍄 Learn about the actual #fungi that inspired the magic #mushroom in #Aliceinwonderland . . . news.cgtn.com/news/2019-11...

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Michael Wang @mwstories.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

👋 #bluesky it’s good to be here! I’m a #picturebook author excited to explore and connect with #kidlit fans and the children’s #writingcommunity. My debut book LEIF’S GIFT illustrated by @lennywendraws.bsky.social and published by Norton Young Readers will be out June 2025.

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