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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I'm excited to share that my middle grade novel, Racing the Clouds, has made it to the Crystal Kite finals! I'd be very grateful for a quick vote to get Sage's story out to more and more young readers! Thank you so much!!! Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite

Book cover showing a girl and dog running in silhouette.

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'm happy to announce that THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG has made the finals! Thanks to all of you who voted for me, and thank you in advance for all of you who vote for me in this round!

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

So excited to see this one by @jengelmattern.bsky.social in my 📬 today!! Looking forward to reading!! This publishes 9/29/26!! We have a #bookposse wait list for this! @jollyfishpress.bsky.social

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

If you suspect something, please, please speak up. Your attention and action could save a life!

Please call the human trafficking hotline if you suspect someone is being trafficked: 1-888-373-7888

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Looking for a last-minute gift for a 10-14 year old or a teacher or librarian? Please consider one of my novels! It Happened on Saturday addresses social media safety and Racing the Clouds reads more like a mystery with an unreliable narrator and flashbacks offering clues to what's really going on.

This is an image with the book covers for It Happened on Saturday and Racing the Clouds with a listing of awards and acclaim for each.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Please meet me in St. Louis if you're going to AASL! Can't wait to talk with librarians from across the country, catch up with author friends, and present with @alitereseauthor! #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #mgbooks #authorpanel #ithappenedonsaturday #racingtheclouds

Two author photos (Sydney Dunlap and Ali Terese) with covers of their books (Racing the Clouds, It Happened on Saturday, Vote for the G.O.A.T. and Free Period)

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I adore Melissa Taylor's Imagination Soup blog and am so excited to be a guest author!

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Every time I see It Happened on Saturday or Racing the Clouds on a bookstore or library shelf, it’s a little surreal after chasing my publishing dream for so long. It was so much fun to go into the Barnes & Noble at College Station, TX and see this display! Next signing is B&N Baybrook 9/6 at 2 PM.

Pile of books: RACING THE CLOUDS - cover has a girl running with a dog.

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

School author visit giveaway on my pub date in my September Newsletter. Read it at substack.com/@zombic.... I appreciate your help sharing this with your educator friends and family!

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Here are some places I'll be sharing RACING THE CLOUDS over the next few months! If you're interested in an author visit while I'm in your area, please reach out to me or contact www.hownowbooking.com directly! More info about programs I offer can be found on my website: sydneydunlap.com/events/

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Thank you, School Library Journal, for including RACING THE CLOUDS in such wonderful company! Congratulations to all! 😊

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

“RACING THE CLOUDS is an honest and deeply empathetic journey through a summer of big questions and unexpected answers. For a story so lifelike..it never fails to keep you on the edge of your seat.” —Cliff Lewis, WE THE FUTURE Out now! @sydneydunlap.bsky.social northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

“Racing the Clouds is an honest and deeply empathetic journey through a summer of big questions and unexpected answers. For a story so lifelike and relatable, it never fails to keep you on the edge of your seat.” —Cliff Lewis, award-winning author of We the Future

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Happy4th of July! Celebrate by watching my book review of RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social. RACING THE CLOUDS is an impactful & honest #MGLit book detailing drug abuse, family trauma & friendship. A 10/10 page-turning & extremely meaningful read! #booksky youtu.be/9PBcsb7V0Uc?...

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My Book Thoughts on RACING THE CLOUDS, the 10/10 Middle-Grade Story by Author Sydney Dunlap.

YouTube video by E Train Talks: All About Books!

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

“...RACING THE CLOUDS is a compelling page-turner about forgiveness, rebuilding from wreckage, and letting go of secrets when they’re too heavy to hold on to.” —Lynne Kelly, author of SONG FOR A WHALE RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is out now! northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

“Starring a relatable and compassionate character who’s stronger than she should have to be, Racing the Clouds is a compelling page-turner about forgiveness, rebuilding from wreckage, and letting go of secrets when they’re too heavy to hold on to.” —Lynne Kelly, USA Today best-selling author of Song for a Whale and The Secret Language of Birds

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Looking forward to meeting lots of readers this summer! Houston friends, please come say hi if I'm ever in your neighborhood!

Book covers with summer book tour schedule.

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

“[A] powerful story about how someone who’s experienced devastation can once more get a hold on love and goodness....[A] new must-read for middle graders.” — Claire Swinarski, WHAT HAPPENED TO RACHEL RILEY? RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social 🧡 northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

“Racing the Clouds is a powerful story about how someone who’s experienced devastation can once more get a hold on love and goodness. Dunlap’s voice is exceptional, and her stunning book is a new must-read for middle graders.” —Claire Swinarski, author of What Happened to Rachel Riley?

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

If you like free books! Giveaway is going on now! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love

In this slightly spooky paranormal romance, will two wo…

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Here's an interview (and book giveaway!) featuring Tommy Phillips and his wonderful middle-grade series, The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves! fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...

The book cover features a train roaring down the tracks, along with a boy chasing a man.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Teachers, librarians, and parents: In celebration of Juneteenth, I wanted to share this wonderful book by my friend, Tonya Ellis. This is a beautifully-written, lyrical picture book that joyfully showcases the origins of Houston's Emancipation Park with gorgeous language and lovely illustrations.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Just read this beautiful, heart-wrenching story about a boy coming to terms with his father's schizophrenia. Told with sensitivity and grace, this story includes interesting South Asian cultural elements, such as folktales, religious traditions, and foods. Such a unique and wonderful read!

There is a book cover with a boy sitting against a tree.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

What an amazing surprise to find my new book listed here among several of my all-time favorite books/authors! This is such an excellent article about an incredibly important topic--kids need to be able to see themselves and their families represented. www.highlightsfoundation.org/2025/05/16/f...

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Faculty Picks: Outstanding Mental Health Representation in MG and YA Books - Highlights Foundation

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

This summer, ask your readers to take a middle grade reading road trip around the USA! Discover the best middle grade books set in each state of the United States of America, from A for Alaska to W for Wyoming. imaginationsoup.net/50-states-mi... #kidlit #middlegrade

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50 States Reading Road Trip (Middle Grade Books Set in the USA)

Take a middle grade reading road trip around the USA! Discover the best middle grade books set in each state of the United States of...

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Happy National Rescue Dog Day from these two!!

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

“...This is a must-read for anyone struggling with an imperfect family who needs a reminder of the courage it takes to seek connection.” —Leah Stecher, author of THE THINGS WE MISS RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is available now! 🧡 northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

“Dunlap’s Racing the Clouds is a deeply moving look at guilt and blame, and the importance of forgiving others—and ourselves. This is a must-read for anyone struggling with an imperfect family who needs a reminder of the courage it takes to seek connection.” —Leah Stecher, author of The Things We Miss

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Back from a whirlwind trip to the East Coast, presenting at the awesome MLA/DLA Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD, followed by events at two warm, welcoming bookstores: Caprichos Books, Ocean Pines, then Barnes & Noble, One Loudoun. So grateful for these opportunities to meet librarians & readers!

Photos of author signings and also the ocean.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I’m very excited for this event at Caprichios Books tomorrow, as well as our panel, “Bridging the Middle: How Tween Literature Can Spur Intergenerational Conversations for Healing and Change” at the MLA/DLA conference in Ocean City, MD! It’s an honor to present with these amazing authors!

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Happy book birthday to @cthomasbooks.bsky.social - It’s You Every Time (YA) & @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice (Adult)

Picture of the the books It’s You Every Time and Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice on a light wood table with a banner that says Happy Book Birthday Charlene Thomas and Cynthia Timoti

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I'm thrilled to share the news that RACING THE CLOUDS has received a starred review in School Library Journal! I'll be at the One Loudoun Barnes & Noble this Saturday from 1-4 PM signing copies of it and IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY and would love to see DC/MD/VA friends if you have a chance to stop by!

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

😍 Fundraising Auction spotlight @sydneydunlap.bsky.social offers a 1-hour project consultation! Auction is live 4/15-4/30. All proceeds fund our #neurodiverse #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship 👀 champ.ly/xSRrqf-V #autism #adhd #writingcommunity #mentalhealth #anxiety #ptsd

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

“A compelling, emotionally engaging, heartfelt coming-of-age novel. . . . [O]riginal, skillfully written, and fully absorbing...” —Midwest Book Review RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is available now! northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

"A compelling, emotionally engaging, heartfelt coming-of-age novel....Racing the Clouds is an original, skillfully written, and fully absorbing novel that is especially and unreservedly recommended for young readers ages 10-14." —Midwest Book Review

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

“Sad but delicately handled. . . . For readers of Ann Braden's THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS.” —Booklist RACING THE CLOUDS by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is available now! northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

Racing the Clouds by Sydney Dunlap

Illustration of a gazebo against an orange cloudy sky

“Sad but delicately handled. . . . For readers of Ann Braden's THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS.” —Booklist

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I’m very excited to see Racing the Clouds featured here in such wonderful company! Thank you, @imaginationsoup.bsky.social!! imaginationsoup.net/middle-grade... #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #newreleases #kidlit @thetobiasagency.bsky.social @annmrose.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social

This is a picture of book covers from a post titled "9 Outstanding New Middle Grade Books, February 2025 - Imagination Soup"

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

TWO great @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social authors (@rosanneparry.bsky.social & @sydneydunlap.bsky.social). ONE great interview! Plus a #giveaway of Rosanne Parry's latest MG novel, A WOLF CALLED FIRE. #kidlit #NewReleases fromthemixedupfiles.com/78713-2/

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The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Mixed-Up Files Author Spotlight: @rosanneparry.bsky.social + a GIVEAWAY of Rosanne's latest MG novel, A Wolf Called Fire! @sydneydunlap.bsky.social #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/78713-2/

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We are delighted to announce that IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY by @sydneydunlap.bsky.social is a 2025–2026 Virginia Readers' Choice Selection! 📚💚 northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

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jenniferhalbur.bsky.social @jenniferhalbur.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

@sydneydunlap.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social you’ve done it again! This amazing read will be perfect for so many kiddos. I’ll be recommending this one wildly! @jenniferhottinger #bookposse warning—I couldn’t put this one down!

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I explored a new bookstore today and overheard someone say a book launch for @SydneyDunlap.bsky.social was about to begin. Being a newbie, I watched them set up and found out there is an author group in my area! @LynneKelly.bsky.social moderated so I scored signed copies their books! 😍 #kidlit #MG

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Corinne Wetzel @what-a-story.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Thursday night at Scrawl Books in Reston, VA, RACING THE CLOUDS author @sydneydunlap.bsky.social was interviewed by talented historical fiction author Kate Albus. Fascinating insights from both into author’s craft and inspiration for writing. Both authors’ newest books came home with me. #kidlit

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

DC/Bethesda peeps, be sure to check out Wonderland Books, a beautiful new bookstore in Bethesda. With Racing the Clouds just released, how fitting that the bookstore in the town where I grew up was the first place I got to see my two books side by side on a shelf. SIgned copies are available there!

Photo of Wonderland Books and a bookshelf with It Happened on Saturday and Racing the Clouds.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It was such a privilege to get to consult with Lt. John Mocello of the Leesburg Police Department on the topic of human trafficking as I wrote It Happened on Saturday and on addiction/the opioid crisis as I wrote Racing the Clouds. So wonderful to be back in Virginia and get to catch up in person!

Police officer and author holding a copy of Racing the Clouds.

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Back in Virginia and got to see Beaker and Bunsen this afternoon!

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Lone Star Lit @lonestarlit.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

✨ Celebrate with us as Texas authors release their new books this week! What’s your favorite book setting? Happy Book Birthday from Lone Star Literary Life! These &more: bit.ly/FebruaryTBP. #TexasAuthors #BookBirthday #LoneStarReads @sydneydunlap.bsky.social

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Sydney Dunlap @sydneydunlap.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I was lucky enough to read this early, and it is absolutely amazing!!

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Cynthia Timoti @cynthiatimoti.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Happy book birthday to Sydney and this wonderful story!! 🥳😘

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