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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

So excited NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK is out! It's Parent Trap with dogs - two feuding girls and their dogs scheming to get them back together. Get a signed copy: bit.ly/NTWDT Cover art: Yaoyao Ma Van As; design: Maithili Joshi Also, check out the three-narrator audiobook: adbl.co/46YPkd3

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My next book, NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK, out on Oct. 6, has an e-ARC available on Edelweiss and the Barnes & Noble preorder sale is going on now. If you're interested in meddling dogs who want to save their owners' friendship, check it out! 🐾 barnesandnoble.com/w/now-that-w... #bookposse

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Do you get stuck at the beginning of a writing project (too many ideas, loss of focus, fear of the blank page) or in the middle and end (procrastination, muddy middle)? Join me on Sept 24 for practical tips to break through writer's block. www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I shared a couple tips on writing the midpoint in your novel in my newsletter. Also, enter to win a World Cup t-shirt (size L) + STEALING THE SCORE To enter, L + RP or enter in my newsletter: mailchi.mp/c98fa5a1d425... #bookposse #mgbooks

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I'm running a 7-book World Cup picture book and middle grade giveaway! To enter, L +RP and leave a comment for bonus entries. (Also running on my other socials) #WorldCupfever #WorldCup #giveaway

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One more day to go and I’m hyped! What the World Cup means to me this time around… ⚽️📕

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

✨A Books of Hope Giveaway!✨I'm giving away these amazing picture books by Kobi Yamada, @charlessantoso.bsky.social, @peterhreynolds.bsky.social @chanastiefel.bsky.social, Susan Gal, @kbiddle.bsky.social, David Wilkerson. To enter, L + RP. Leave a comment for a bonus entry. Ends April 8.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

⚽️ It's STEALING THE SCORE release day! I'm excited to share this fun World Cup-themed soccer mystery I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements. ⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic. Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design. Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems. To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Stock up on your soccer books at the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! bit.ly/soccerBN WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social

Graphic with four soccer book covers: Where Ella Went by Laurie Morrison (out April 14); Stealing the Score by Sylvia Liu (out Feb 3); The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy by Angela Cervantes; and Lucia's Goals/ Los Roles de Lucia by Angela Quezada Padrón and Christina Barragan Forshay.

"Get Ready for a Spring of Soccer! at the Barnes & Noble pre-order sale!" 25% off upcoming books, use code PREORDER25, sale ends Jan. 1

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

This week I got an early copy of my next MG book, Stealing the Score. What a thrill to hold the book for the first time! Can’t wait to share this World Cup themed soccer mystery with everyone on Feb 3! Here’s my unwrapping video! @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thank you to my @mgauthorcade.bsky.social friends, Kate Albus and @jessicavitalis.bsky.social, both award-winning middle grade authors, for your endorsement of STEALING THE SCORE. (Coming out from Scholastic on Feb. 6). Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore

Image of middle grade book, STEALING THE SCORE, with header "The reviews are in!" and the quote: Part mystery, part adventure, part sports story, all fun! Kate Albus, award-winning author of A Place to Hang the Moon

Image of the middle grade book, STEALING THE SCORE and the header "The reviews are in!" and the quote: Great for any reader who enjoys fast-paced mysteries and will especially appeal to soccer fans! Jessica Vitalis, award-winning author of Unsinkable Cayenne

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thank you @publisherswkly.bsky.social for the great review of STEALING THE SCORE, where I channel my inner fangirl in writing a World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar: publishersweekly.com/9781546178910 Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore (out Feb 3 from Scholastic)

Image of middle grade book, STEALING THE SCORE with header "The reviews are in!" and the quote: Action-oriented prose weaves a complex mystery that celebrates "the beautiful game" . . . Publishers Weekly

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The reviews are coming in, and I'm grateful that people are loving STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar, coming out from Scholastic on Feb 3! A 🧵 Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore

Photo of the middle grade book STEALING THE SCORE with the title "The reviews are in!" and the quote: "In this charming soccer-themed adventure that combines action with emotional growth, 'la mania es real.' - Kirkus Reviews"

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle? On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026. #bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects. Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I'm getting close to a fun number of followers. To celebrate, I'm giving away 7 amazing PB and MG books! To enter, L + RP. 3 bonus entries: (1) follow, (2) leave a comment, (3) subscribe to my newsletter (eepurl.com/hFrcyr). Ends Aug. 16. 🇺🇸 only. #kidlit #giveaway

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Local writers: I'm giving a workshop on submitting to agents and writing queries (including query critiques) on Sat. August 16 in Norfolk, VA. Sign up here: the-muse.org/event/submit...

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

I had an amazing time at Longwood's Summer Literacy Institute conference. I was honored to be the banquet speaker, where I spoke about the power of the universal and the particular story. Loved meeting @mrschureads.bsky.social & can't wait to read his award-winning novel-in-verse LOUDER THAN HUNGER.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I'm grateful and thrilled to announce another book with Scholastic, FRIENDS FUREVER, about a pug and Frenchie who try to "parent trap" their feuding owners to become besties again. Coming out Fall 2026. Thank you @marchsoloway.bsky.social and @yourfriendmaya.bsky.social!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'm honored and thrilled that NEAR AND DEER is in the final round of voting for SCBWI's Crystal Kite Award! If you're a member, please consider voting for my book: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

⚽️ COVER REVEAL ⚽️ So excited to share the cover for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed middle grade about a missing soccer superstar. Thank you @polymorphin.bsky.social for the amazing art/ Stephanie Yang for the design! Add this to Goodreads: bit.ly/soccerGR or pre-order: bit.ly/soccerBN

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Just in time to celebrate Messi's birthday, I got an advanced copy of this cool picture book, MESSI'S MAGIC: HOW LIONEL MESSI BECAME THE G.O.A.T. by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic). Perfect for young soccer fans, it'll be out Sept 2, so pre-order it now!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Hi all - the first round of voting for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards is open until June 17. Please consider voting for NEAR AND DEER in the Atlantic Division. www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

local friends in the Virginia Tidewater area - I'm running a workshop on July 12 on using graphic and visual aids in planning, writing, and revising a novel (think mind maps, plot charts, sticky notes, and more)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

An author’s dream come true…hearing from a reader (a second grader) 🥰

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Business cards seem passé these days but I’ve been to a few events when I’ve wanted to have them, so I got these cute ones with my illustration (and QR code on back). I love them!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Excited to teach my webinar, WRITING VIBRANT SECONDARY CHARACTERS on Tuesday April 29, 7 p.m. ET with Mid-Atlantic @scbwi.bsky.social. ($30/ $15 for SCBWI premium members) Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Had a great time chatting with @katherinemarsh.bsky.social at her book launch for THE GODS’ REVENGE - a smart and exciting MG about descendants of Greek monsters. The kids were so fun with their encyclopedic knowledge of Greek mythology!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Happy to be joining @readyourworld.bsky.social's virtual event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month on May 7, at 7 p.m. ET. Sign up for the free chat and enter to win one of five book bundles! Find out more: readyourworld.org/read-your-wo... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social @mariawenadcock.bsky.social

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Happy to chat with @deborahkalb.bsky.social on her blog about NEAR AND DEER: how this story came about and what I hope kids get from it! deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi...

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Do you remember your favorite PBs growing up? Let's make some new memories. Teachers, librarians, parents, readers: I'm giving away this batch of picture books! To enter, L+RP. Bonus entries: follow me, and leave a comment about a favorite PB. US only. Ends Mar 24. #giveaway

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

✨That wonderful feeling seeing all my @mgauthorcade.bsky.social friends in a huge pile! ✨ Our group of 15 MG authors debuted together in 2021, and look how far we've come. Thanks Kate Albus for the photo. (Follow MG Authorcade for virtual school visit giveaways)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

timeline cleanse: Apollo looking regal! happy early #caturday

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I had so much fun yesterday speaking with 450 2nd to 5th grade students from Old Donation School in Virginia Beach about my books, author journey, and sharing wild facts about zombie ant fungi and rats whose brains are connected to the internet. (And loved the librarians who wore matching outfits!)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

For Read Across America, I'm joining a bunch of wonderful children's poets to read from the anthology IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY (ed by Irene Latham & Charles Waters). WHEN: March 3, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST (Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/free-virtual...)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Something exciting came in the mail! My contributor copy of IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF POSSIBILITY selected by Irene Latham & @charleswaters.bsky.social, illus by Olivia Sua (Candlewick) out on Mar. 4. It's so lovely! (My poem "If You Catch a Magic Fish" is in the 2nd image)

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The news is dire so I’m sharing some bookish love. I loved Lauren Blackwood’s books so much I accidentally ordered them twice, so I’m giving away a set of her YA fantasies. L + RP to enter, ends 2/4. Leave a comment for an extra entry. #giveaway

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Congratulations @erinentrada.bsky.social for winning the Newbery! I inhaled FIRST STATE OF BEING - it was so poignant and wonderful and had Erin's trademark mastery of storytelling.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

So excited for @missashleyjean.bsky.social! Congratulations on CRUZITA AND THE MARIACHEROS becoming a Pura Belpré Honor Book! I'm thrilled that I got to see an early version and could cheer you on from the start!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction is live - check out the great items: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos... I'm donating a query critique + first 15-pages of a MG/YA manuscript critique. Auction ends Jan. 26.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Seems like a good time to share this lovely book of children's poems will come out on March 4: IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF POSSIBILITY edited by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Olivia Sua. Check out a preview of my poem, "If You Catch a Magic Fish"

Double page colorful spread with pink and yellow fish swimming by a yellow submarine, in the corner a pink octopus is playing the cello, a blowfish is blowing on a tuba, and a shark on a trumpet. Two poems on the spread. One poem is

If You Catch a Magic Fish by Sylvia Liu

If you catch a magic fish
that grants you but a single wish
will you ask for coins and gold
to live forever, not grow old?
Will you seek to end all war
to never have another chore?

I'd wonder what the fish would say.
would it rather swim away
and live a life that's wild and free
instead of toil for you or me?

If you catch a magic fish
why not ask what IT would wish?

Second poem is A World Without Hate by Vikram Madan

If frogs grew on trees . . .
if rainbows laid eggs. . .
If dogs flew like bees . . .
If houses had legs . . .

If shoes liked to sing . . .
If fish played trombones. . .
If each year in spring
it rained ice cream cones . . .

If all this was true. . .
if we met face to face. .
I would surely like you--
and I'm sure you'd like me --
for a world without hate
is a magical place

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

In my latest email newsletter, I write about how I came to write my next book, STEALING THE SCORE. (I'm also running a giveaway for the chance to name a character in this story): mailchi.mp/30e6dcb0c204...

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I'm thrilled to announce my next middle grade book: STEALING THE SCORE, a World Cup-themed story about teens trying to find a missing soccer star. So excited to be working with Anjali Bisaria at Scholastic on this story inspired by my love of international soccer.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Each year, I recap my favorite shows, movies, and books from the past year in my email newsletter. Here's my 2024 recap: mailchi.mp/152df22e8dd4... Highlights include: Slow Horses, Drops of God, The Boy and the Heron, and The Fox Wife

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

This week, I had a great time chatting w/MG Authorcade authors @alysawishingrad.bsky.social & @rinaheisel.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social as we visited 7th graders in Merritt Bench Elementary in BC.

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

You know what’s a cool thing to do to support your author friends and also get a great book to read? Ask your library to order their books. Looking forward to reading THE SHADOW ROAD by @kurtkirchmeier.bsky.social

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

✨Goodreads #giveaway alert! ✨ Enter to win a signed copy of my middle grade sci-fi novel, HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION about friendship and family secrets in a futuristic enmeshed world. Giveaway ends on Jan. 5. 🇺🇸 only. Enter here: bit.ly/GRHanaH

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