Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 is 🥳 about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!🥢📕 @SylviaiChen Twitter profile

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 is 🥳 about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!🥢📕

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✨It's official #Kidlit —I'm *ecstatic* to announce my next book SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story (illo. Thai My Phuong, Flamingo Books @penguinkids , Fall'25). Thank you @AgentHenkin @clairetatters #ThaiMyPhuong @the_cat_agency for making this sparkly book possible!🤩💖

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 is 🥳 about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!🥢📕

@SylviaiChen

2 years

It's *OFFICIAL*! SO thrilled to share news for my debut PB! Forever grateful to the most amazing @AgentHenkin and editors Kristie Choi ( @minjipatterson ) and Reka Simonsen @SimonKIDS for loving my story, and to the *fabulous* illustrator Fanny Liem ( @wenfancyart ) for signing on!🤩

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🤩COVER REVEAL🤩 for my debut picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, illus. by the fantabulous #FannyLiem @wenfancyart —all made possible by @SimonKids ! Want to be one of the first readers on 3/19/24? Pre-order info ➡️. Please❤️🔁💬to 🥳! #TRICKYCHOPSTICKS #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

3 years

*Totally* floating over the moon that I'm now repped by Alyssa Eisner Henkin of Birch Path Literary ( @AgentHenkin )!! Special thanks to #PBParty , #PBChat , and #12x12 (+ more below). Leaping for starry dreams!!! 🤩💖💫🌟🥳

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

Oh #Kidlit , my heart is ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥! Just signed so many pre-ordered books @BrckMrtrBooks this morning—it was total joy seeing dear names of friends+family, previous coworkers, school connections, #kidlit folks, & true fans! Loved signing & giving the SUPER-swag packs for pickup/mail.

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Whew! Just finished going through all #PBParty entries. Well done everyone! I loved seeing so many unique ideas & such a wide range of writing (and illustration!) styles. Will now doublecheck some I want to revisit, then spreadsheet-prep for stats/etc. GOOD LUCK for 3/17! 🍀💓🥳

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🎉🥢HOORAY!!! I'm THRILLED to celebrate my debut picture book birthday for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. @wenfancyart , @SimonKIDS ) with @12x12Challenge !!! So thankful for ALL who made this possible: @AgentHenkin @minjipatterson #12x12 CPs & more including @MindyAlyseWeiss & #PBParty !

12 x 12 Challenge

@12x12Challenge

3 months

We're celebrating #12x12PB member @sylviaichen 's Book Birthday today for her #picturebook , TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, illustrated by @wenfancyart and published by @simonkids ! Check out her book and MANY more: #newbook #booklaunch

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@SylviaiChen

3 years

So crazy unreal—my entry ORIGAMI SUPERSTAR is a #PBParty finalist. Ahhhhh!! Totally happy dancing and sending air hugs of super thanks to @MindyAlyseWeiss and all the #PBParty judges. Congrats to all the finalists and everyone who took the brave step to enter. Feeling lucky! 🤩

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@SylviaiChen

6 months

Is this too much #Kidlit ?! This was the most exciting package that came this week, got it on sale too! 😂

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

Just finished the last 200 #PBParty entries I had left! 💖 Final thoughts from more gems that sparkled: Multiple hooks, kid-minded (but *not* didactic), captivating scenes, bursting with heart, and unforgettable voice. Can't wait to see how all our voting turns out! 🧮🌟🎉

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💙📚🥳 Let’s GOOO—our #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST #Giveaway starts TODAY with the theme #EmojiShoutouts ! Share a PB you love w/emojis and ❤️🔁 for easy points. Check 💬 in 🧵⬇️ for AGENT & auth/illus prizes PLUS how to get 19 BONUS points by following today's stellar donors! #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🥳🥳🥳Last #KidLit FYI! Our #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST event starts 5/15, with 100+ giveaways (PB MS crits, AMAs, books+more) from 80+ amazing donors, including AGENT critiques for unagented creators! Are you IN?! ❤️ 🔁 if so! See for more giveaway deets.🎉

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

😅Omg #Kidlit —“It’s Tricky” by Run-DMC came on the other day…then morphed into this #unboxing video for my debut picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. #FannyLiem @wenfancyart , @SimonKIDS ). Hope you enjoy (and please don’t die laughing! lol)—Happy #NationalChopsticksDay !📦💁🏻‍♀️🥢📕

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Just for kicks, this was the vibe at home today, casual/chill and 👩🏻👦🏻🟰 #KidLit 👩🏻‍⚖️🧑🏻‍⚖️, with me judging for #PBParty and my older son judging for the final round of the #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest . Hope you enjoy the behind-the-scenes peek! 😄☺️🤗

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@SylviaiChen

7 months

🥳💝🤩To celebrate the 100th #PBStudyBuddy feature, I'm holding a #GiveaYAY ! for #Kidlit w/3 prizes: a mini-mentorship, a PB MS crit, & a 3-PB-ranking! Easy points if you ❤️🔁💬 plus BONUS points if you pre-order TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & fill out this form 🥳🤗

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

Ooohhh, who’s submitting to the 2024 #PBParty contest today? The submission window is OPEN now until 8pm EST Thursday 2/22/2024. If you’re entering, wishing you the very very best of 💫💫💫💫💫LUCK💫💫💫💫💫!!!!! 🥳🍀🤞

Mindy Alyse Weiss

@MindyAlyseWeiss

4 months

The 2024 #PBParty contest window is officially open. Wahoooooo! You have until 8 pm EST to enter. Judges @SylviaiChen , @GDavisBooks , @Scarbrough_Art , @mar_illustrates , @BrittanyPomales , @ProfessorAixa , Jenna Waldman & I can't wait to see your entries. Good luck! ✨✨✨✨✨

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Yayyyyy! I've been waiting all day to dig into #PBParty entries, and now I'm finally all set to begin! Some extra ☕️, and this year per @MindyAlyseWeiss I'm to start in the middle and work towards the front. 👍 Will try to post updates/thoughts when I can. Here I GO! 💻📄📝☑️💖🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

😲😍🤩Oh WOW #KidLit ! I’m SO floored by the generosity of fellow creators—so far we have 65+ giveaways by 55+ donors from 25+ PB promo group partners for the #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST event in May, incl. PB MS critiques, dummy reviews, books, AMAs & more! See pic for some deets.🥳

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@SylviaiChen

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Hahaha #Kidlit , this is what happens when you stumble upon an infinity mirror situation and have jumbo chopsticks with you lol 🤣

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💚📚🥳 WOOHOO—our #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST #Giveaway theme today is #DebutPBShownTell ! Share a debut PB you’re excited about and ❤️🔁 for easy points. Check 💬 in 🧵⬇️ for the AGENT prize step PLUS how to get 20 BONUS points by following today's stellar donors! #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡📚🥳 Ready to SUPER-follow? Today’s #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST #Giveaway theme is #MoPromoGO ! Share your fave PB character & ❤️🔁 for easy points. Check 💬 in 🧵⬇️ for AGENT & auth/illus prizes PLUS how to get 58 BONUS pts😲 by following today's stellar donors & partners! #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

10 months

🥳📚🥳 It's my bday week #KidLit —let's 🎉 with this #PBStudyBuddy #GreatPBGiveaway for #Teachers & #Librarians ! Will YOU win one of these 🌟45🌟 picture books for your classroom/library, or gift to one?! Follow & ❤️🔁 to enter, bonus entry if you tag a teacher/librarian. #Giveaway

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💖📚🥳 LAST THEME for our #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST #Giveaway is #AmazingAAPIPBs ! Share a great PB by an AAPI creator and ❤️🔁 for easy points. Check 💬 in 🧵⬇️ for AGENT & auth/illus prizes PLUS how to get 19 BONUS points by following today's stellar donors! #KidLit (Ends 5/21!)

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🎉EPIC🎉 #KidLit update for our #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST event in May! Now 75+ giveaways (PB MS crits, AMAs, books+more) by 65+ donors from 30 PB promo group partners—PLUS—AGENT giveaways for unagented creators! 🥳HUGE thanks to @AgentHenkin @KarlyDizon @JoyceGrackle et al.🌟🌟🌟

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💜📚🥳 Yayyyyy—today’s #PBStudyBuddy #BOOKBOOST #Giveaway theme is #LatestPBFaves ! Share why you loved a recent PB & ❤️🔁 for easy points. Check 💬 in 🧵⬇️ for AGENT & auth/illus prizes PLUS how to get 20 BONUS points by following today's stellar donors! #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

*SO* excited #PBParty , I just went all 🤩 over an awesome title+excerpt+query and couldn't resist taking a peek at the full which ALL turned this one into a solid YES! for me. Ahhh, so good! 🌟💖

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

Wowzers #PBParty !!! I've got 200 more entries to judge; here's a final stretch check-in! Really enjoying entries crafted with mind-opening meaning, self-affirming power, super-savvy premises, and strong visual sense. Can't wait to see what rises up for the rest I review! 🤩

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🥳Congrats to all #PBParty finalists, we are SO thrilled to celebrate with you!🎉 💓And to ALL who applied to #PBParty , a huge heartfelt congrats for taking your chance for an *incredibly tough* contest—I wish every entrant good news of any type to come your way next.✨💫🫶

Mindy Alyse Weiss

@MindyAlyseWeiss

3 months

The list of #PBParty finalists is up. Wahooooo! Huge congrats to the finalists. I hope the agent/editor showcase will get your amazing books into the world! Hugs to all who need it. (((Hugs))) Your time will come. I know it & can't wait to celebrate.

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@SylviaiChen

9 months

😲 Just heard from @SimonKIDS that my debut picture book, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. by #FannyLiem @wenfancyart ) is part of the 25% off #BNPreorder special running 9/6-9/8/23 @BNBuzz ! Go to to get this deal, and if you want a bookplate+swag, see the 🧵! 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🤩 #PBParty , there's really nothing like reading an excerpt, getting drawn in more by the query, and then basking in the full down to the very last line—then oh-so-sure on my Y! vote. So much heart, I feel so lucky to have read this entry just now. 🫶😍🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🥳Congratulations🥳 to 2023 #PBParty finalists—I can't wait to see more magic happen in the showcase! For 🌟EVERYONE🌟 who entered, thank you for sharing your works of heart with us. As fellow creators, we put our all into judging. It was *VERY* hard given all the talent we saw💓

Mindy Alyse Weiss

@MindyAlyseWeiss

1 year

Good luck to everyone who entered the 2023 #PBParty contest. You wowed the judges & me with your heart, humor, creativity & talent. We can't wait to share the finalists with agents & editors on Monday. Titles are listed on my website now!!!!

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🎉🌟🎉CONGRATS to our #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #Giveaway winners (out of 450+ entrants & 14,525 points total😲)! Winners—make sure to follow your donor here/on IG so they can DM you. DM me for agent prizes. Hope you all had FUN boosting & connecting w/more #KidLit creators!🥳📚💖

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

Whew! Just finished reviewing #PBParty writer entries. Am beyond amazed by all the stories submitted—thank you all again for entrusting us with your words of care, truly an honor 💓 Taking my older son to a local play as a break, then will look at auth-illus entries next!

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

Late-night #PBParty judging notes! An entry with awesome wordplay just made me crack up a bunch of times! 🤩Also felt drawn to some STEM/STEAM submissions, plus other excerpts with sublime lines and great onomatopoeia. *Amazed* by the wide range of #PBParty talent so far! 😍💗

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🤩💫Check it out #Kidlit —LOVE this cool animation #FannyLiem ( @wenfancyart ) created for our picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS! I can’t stop watching it, hope you love it too! Feeling so lucky that TRICKY CHOPSTICKS launches soon on March 19, 2024💖 @SimonKIDS

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

What a day #PBParty ! Super stoked for all who made it! 🤩 Seeing @MindyAlyseWeiss 's post today felt like coming full circle from last year—that unreal feeling of seeing my title listed. But I also remember entering #PBParty the previous two years and *not* making it. 🧵

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

Quick check-in from #PBParty judging! Another excerpt & query made me LOL 😆 Love it when that happens! Also intrigued by very clever concepts, unique/fresh scenarios, and heart-wrenching stories with hope. So glad you all entered so we could enjoy and consider your work! 😍

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@SylviaiChen

10 months

💫🎉Calling all #KidLit —are you ready for the #PBStudyBuddy #GreatPBGiveaway for #Teachers & #Librarians this TUESDAY, August 8? Here’s a fun sneak peek at the 🌟45🌟 picture books featured by #PBStudyBuddy before in the #Giveaway (1 book per winner). Please ❤️🔁 if you can! 🎉💫

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Ohhh #PBParty , I just voted Y for another ✨exceptional✨ entry. Gorgeous wording, atmospheric feels, and overflowing with heart. WOW!!! 😍💓🤩

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

In-the-moment #PBParty update here— @MindyAlyseWeiss and I just 💫crossed paths💫 in the judging spreadsheet, *and* on an entry that we both noted was cool, unique and entertaining! 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

5 months

😲 My editor at @SimonKIDS let me know my debut picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. #FannyLiem @wenfancyart ) is part of the 25% off #BNPreorder special running 1/24-1/26/24 @BNBuzz ! Get this deal at and if you want a bookplate+swag, see the 🧵! 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Whoa #PBParty , I was not expecting to run into another entry I really like so fast! This one shines for its fascinating setting, visually immersive experience, and empowering dialogue. So exciting to find a captivating gem like this! 🤩💫🥳

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@SylviaiChen

8 months

Look what I just picked up from my local bookstore—GIRAFFE IS TOO TALL FOR THIS BOOK by my incredible CP @RylandDk !!! HAPPY DEBUT BOOK BIRTHDAY DK!!!!! 🥳🦒📙😍🤩

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

✨Special note: I'm sharing teasers because I enjoyed them when I entered #PBParty before. I also think they're helpful to consider/learn from for your existing or new stories as a whole. But if they're causing you more angst than joy, please do what you need (take a break/etc)✨

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💙✅Follow ALL for 9⃣ BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @marianariosrmz1 @MartaMagellan @mauauthor @mollimakes @NorenePaulson @Rachel_Funez @AuthorGiltrow @SongjuDaemicke @GibeaultWrites 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #EmojiShoutouts #KidLit (2/2) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 month

🥢📕🤗So lucky to be able to do this fun storytime event for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. @wenfancyart @SimonKIDS ) @bn_kirkland on National Tell a Story Day! Here's a quick recap, hope you enjoy #Kidlit ! 🥰🥳🫶 Loved chatting+signing+impromptu reads after. Thanks to those who came!

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🎉It's been ~1 (very busy!!!) week since my last #PBParty judging update: I've now reviewed all auth-illus entries—so much talent, heart-driven styles, and wonderfully visual storytelling. *Thank you* for trusting us with your entries, I *loved* reviewing them all!😍🧑‍🎨🎨🫶🥳

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@SylviaiChen

8 months

😍 Ahhh I got to meet my fabulous critique partner @josieliming *IN PERSON* for the very first time after 3+ years of crit exchanges & online chats. Look how super excited we are, & she had an extra ticket for an Oliver Jeffers event! SO happy to finally meet and go together! 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🎉Special callout🎉—I saw so many 🌟🌟🌟 #PBParty entries while judging... If you're interested, *please* consider submitting to one or more of this year's 25 (!!!) incredible #PBRisingStars mentors! See the lineup at & 💖GOOD LUCK💖 (apps open 4/17-4/27)!

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Alright #PBParty , I'm almost a third of the way through auth/illus entries, and was going to wait to share thoughts until after reviewing the full set, but... THE HEART you've all poured into your creativity is seriously hitting me right now! 😭 Sooooo hard to vote!!! 💗💓💖

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

~85% through #PBParty voting, and just read an entry with super-strong voice which stands out for really showing vs. telling and immersive expression. I know we'll have a very thoughtful discussion on this entry during our judges' zoom soon. So much excellence this year, truly!🌟

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Hellooo #KidLit ! Who’s in for the 2023 #PBParty contest hosted by @MindyAlyseWeiss ? I’m so excited to help judge again! On Thursday, I’ll start revisiting 10 tips I shared last year—refreshed or new, almost daily (unless I post a #PBStudyBuddy feature), & hopefully all useful! 🧵

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@SylviaiChen

5 months

🎉🥢📕🥳Please SAVE-the-Date #Kidlit ! I’m *thrilled* to share—my debut picture book launch for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. @wenfancyart @SimonKIDS ) will be Tuesday March 19, 2024 at my local @BrckMrtrBooks in Redmond, WA! Please RSVP if you can come at ! 😍💝

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💙✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @AgentHenkin @bonnigoldberg @carrietillotson @debbieazapata @morrwriting @Jill_SF @KaileiPew @katrinatangen @kelseyegross @LydiaLukidis 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #EmojiShoutouts #KidLit (1/2)✅

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@SylviaiChen

6 months

Just a quick note that I'm taking a rest this week for #PBStudyBuddy after featuring 94 picture books in 2023 🥰 More features & giveaways to come in 2024! Hope you're all having a restful and cheery holidays and wishing you an early Happy New Year #Kidlit ! 🥰🥳🪩

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🥰 Can't believe TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. @wenfancyart @SimonKIDS ) released 1 week ago! Here are highlights from my launch last week—it was *ALL JOY*! With the #PBParty showcase running now (good luck finalists!), I hope to resume #PBStudyBuddy soon. Thank you #Kidlit & all! 💖

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@SylviaiChen

1 month

Happy International Flamingo Day from my son! 😄🦩🥳

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@SylviaiChen

10 months

💖💖💖It's super heartwarming how #BooksforMaui raised $170k! Thank you #KidLit for all you did to support this effort—all the ❤️🔁, tons of offerings, and amazing bidding too, including for my item. SO proud to be part of our incredible #WritingCommunity !!! 🫶🫶🫶

Malia Maunakea

@MaliaMaunakea

10 months

The auction is now closed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will craft something more eloquent when we are coherent and have absorbed the greatness that is this bookish community. #books4maui

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@SylviaiChen

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FINALLY! After a super-packed day running around & getting life done... I'm about to 👀👀👀 #PBParty entries half past midnight! 😆🌃🦉 All the judges start in different spots and directions so this year I am starting in the middle of writer entries and going down. 🤗🥳☕️

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

🥢📕🎉Super special for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS’ book birthday today—a joint interview with illustrator #FannyLiem ( @wenfancyart ) and me with #DebbieRidpathOhi ( @inkyelbows ), hooray!! Please check it out, we shared a *lot* of little known info for how we created our book! 🤩🥳🌟

Debbie Ridpath Ohi

@inkyelbows

3 months

Happy launch day to 🌟📚debut📚🌟 picture book author @SylviaiChen & illustrator @wenfancyart , whose TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is out today from @SimonKIDS ! See their interview on my blog today: #bookbirthday #TrickyChopsticks

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

After one revised manuscript and an exciting breakthrough for another I'm working on, I'm diving back in 🏊‍♀️ for #PBParty ! And just found a 💎 that caught my eye for its clever cultural twist! 🧐🤩🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @Jill_SF @JillDanaBooks @JocelynRish @writerjolene @ljrwritenow @LeahMoserWrites @LisaVPerron @sarah_sassoon @shrurao @SongjuDaemicke 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (2/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

😆 Haha, it's a M! for a humorous, character-driven #PBParty entry that made me laugh with its witty premise, clever dialogue, and funny art notes. Will revisit this when I'm doing my final run-through! 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 9⃣ BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @KidLitCarousel @KidLitClubhouse @KidLitCollectiv @ForGrowingMinds @KidlitInColor @KidLitWorks @KidsBookCrew1 @NewBooksForKid1 @PB23Bunch 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (4/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Oh WOW #PBParty , just marked Y! for an entry that blew me away for the stunning writing, visual strength, and heart-rending account of cultural resilience. In absolute awe. 🤩🫶🌟

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💚✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points & ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @LisaVPerron @melissa_trempe @mollimakes @NadiaAwriter @ariadelsole @Olgaillustrator @ediblewords @SWildmanSF @UrbanMuseWriter @suzylevinson 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #DebutPBShownTell #KidLit (2/2) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💜✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points & ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @LaurieThompson @LeilaBKWrites @lunartcy19 @MarziehAbbas @mollimakes @ariadelsole @noranickumbooks @rosevinawrites @stacysjensen @GibeaultWrites 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #LatestPBFaves #KidLit (2/2) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 9⃣ BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @PicBookJunction @picturebookpals @PBScribblers @picturebookseh @Soaring20sPB @SteamTeamBooks @StoryJammers @2021derfuls @thekidlitcrew 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (6/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

This is such a fun and adorable #PBStudyBuddy feature: HOW TO WEAR A SARI ( @darshanakhiani , @jlewvriethoff , @versifybooks ). View & ❤️ 🔁 💬 to boost this book & these amazing PB creators! #HOWTOWEARASARI #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💙💜SPECIAL STEP💜💙: Are you an unagented and/or auth-illus PB creator? Reply “unagented” OR “auth/illus” OR “both” on this comment if you’re interested in today’s AGENT and/or auth/illus giveaways! #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #EmojiShoutouts #KidLit GOOD LUCK!✨ (end 🧵)

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @SWildmanSF @SylviaiChen @tracihuahn @viviankirkfield @21fortheBooks @In23See @busyPBs @DiverseDreamer @GreenPB2023 @KidLitCaravan 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (3/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

9 months

🥳📚📮Yay! Finally packed up these 45 #PBStudyBuddy #GreatPBGiveaway picture books and shipped them out today to reach the lucky winners—librarians and teachers! Thanks to all who participated & boosted. So happy these amazing books will be in the hands of more kids soon!! 🥳🥰💖

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @PbCrew22 @pbdreamers24 @PBJam2023 @pbparade @PBRockiteers22 @PB_Soar24 @PbSpree @pbsunrays @PBGarden2023 @picturebookgold 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (5/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🧡✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @AgentHenkin @IsaacAimee @professoraixa @CallieBDean @davidmcmullinpb @RylandDK @emmspearl @GDavisBooks @morrwriting @jbeatricebooks 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #MoPromoGO #KidLit (1/6) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

Just a heads up #Kidlit ! With #PBParty submissions + #PBPitch running the same day, I'll need to pause #PBStudyBuddy at least for 2/22/24 and maybe longer since I'll be 🤔🧐👩🏻‍⚖️ #PBParty entries plus prepping to launch my debut picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS. Hope you understand!🙌

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Just read a super cute #PBParty entry with great voice plus SEL and humor, love when moments like this happen! 💫💝

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Wow #PBParty , after a notable stretch of 💔🥹💓entries (centered on grief & grand-Xs—HUGE hugs for ALL of these, I know they're so tough to write)... I just giggled over an unexpected entry full of super playful imagination. WOW! 🤩 @MindyAlyseWeiss you were right about the 🎢!

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Finally marked Y for a rhyming #PBParty entry (I've seen 15 rhymers so far...). This one got my 👍 because it's well-done rhyme where every word matters (e.g. pithy and powerful!) and with fascinating STEAM facts too. Will see how it fares when we finalize the top spots! 🤔🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Oh my 💜 #PBRisingStars , I'm looking through applications and thought I'd jump right to manuscripts first, but all the heart poured into your answers pulled me in, so am reviewing all in full. I am hands-down amazed by your dedication and dreams. Ok, back to reading now 💖💖💖

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

Wow, I wasn't expecting to mark another Y! for a #PBParty entry so soon, but this Diverse and SEL story shines for its engaging writing style and multi-inclusive representation. LOVE! 😍🤩

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@SylviaiChen

2 years

Ahhh #PBRisingStars this just happened today! So excited to meet up w/Jasmine ( @jasmineifang ) in person! 🥰🍷♥️ Amazed by all the awesome writing Jasmine’s worked on during our mentorship (revising, brainstorming + more!)—super excited to see what opportunities come next for her!

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

📢 Heads up #Kidlit authors & author-illustrators! Want to apply to be a part of the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on September 7th, 2024 in Redmond, WA? I'm SO EXCITED to be a part of it and can't wait to see who will also! See more at @bigfootkidsbook 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

Oh #PBParty , after a looong day of 🚗📝💡📝🚗🚗🎹🚗👦🏻👩🏻‍🏫🎹🙋🏻‍♀️, I'm back to 🔍🧐🔎! And just went all 😍😯😍over an excerpt and standout query that give me all the feels for family bonds and cultural celebration. Loving this! 🤩🥰

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

Ooh, just noted down my first Y vote for #PBParty judging, for a pretty cool NF STEAM bio written in a visually fun way. Love finding gems like this, very curious to see what the other judges will think of this one! 🤩

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

Oh my heart #PBParty ! So many chills after reading in full and putting in a Y! for a character-driven and lyrical entry. I'm in awe of the brilliant writing for this story which has so much love at its core. Really hope this one makes it to the finals and more beyond!

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

*Love* how @VivianKirkfield ’s feature makes for such a fun Friday post during the birthday week of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!!! 🌟Thank you🌟 Vivian for always supporting our #Kidlit community with your whole heart. So happy to celebrate with you like this!! 😍🤩🥳🥢📕🎉

Vivian Kirkfield

@viviankirkfield

3 months

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday. Pop over to the blog & discover some humorous moments on the PTP for @SylviaiChen author of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS illus by Fanny Leum @AtheneumBooks & grab #crafts & a chance to WIN #Giveaways Signed book or AMA author chat:

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@SylviaiChen

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💖✅Follow ALL for 9⃣ BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @having__hope @msmarianayagam @bookthreader @Namstwit @NatashaKhanKazi @pamcour_MyLMNOP @HovorkaSarah @SongjuDaemicke @SylviaiChen 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #AmazingAAPIPBs #KidLit (2/2)

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

🫣Just put a Y? for a #PBParty bio that kept me on edge, rooting for its heroic outcome. Gah! I'm about 20% through voting and it's truly such an honor to read entries which clearly hold so much of your heart and hard work. Thank you for trusting us with your MSs! 🫶

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@SylviaiChen

5 years

Hiding in a closet but prepared if the littles find me 😆 #PBSummit

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

🌟We're ONE day away for the #PBRisingStars mentee announcement! Thank you everyone who poured so much of your hearts into the applications, which made our review that much tougher—we wish we could do even more to help you all, truly! I'm SO excited for tomorrow's reveal! 🤩💖🥳

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@SylviaiChen

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😄Haha, so fun to make this video #Kidlit . If you can, please join me for a special TRICKY CHOPSTICKS storytime on National Tell a Story Day at Barnes & Noble Kirkland 4/27 @11am ! 🥳 See more info &/or RSVP at ! @wenfancyart @simonkids @bn_kirkland

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

Another M! that I'll revisit later for a character-driven informational fiction #PBParty entry. Love the great kid appeal, fun visuals, and comparative references throughout. I'm definitely curious what the other judges will think when they read this one! 🤔🥳

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@SylviaiChen

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🥳🥳🥳 Dear #KidLit , please SAVE THE DATE—Tuesday, August 8 for a special #PBStudyBuddy #GreatPBGiveaway for #Teachers & #Librarians ! I’ll have 🌟45🌟 picture books featured by #PBStudyBuddy before in this #Giveaway (1 book per winner). Please ❤️🔁 & STAY TUNED for more! 🥳🥳🥳

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💚✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points & ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @JoyceGrackle @aj_irving @amandadavisart @anitalclark @christinashawn2 @mackey_cynthia @heyhelentaylor @JStremer @karianngonzale1 @LBB_books 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #DebutPBShownTell #KidLit (1/2) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

💗✅Follow ALL for 🔟 BONUS points AND ❤️ this comment to confirm! 🌟 @KarlyDizon @andriawrose @bonnigoldberg @charlottedraws @christinashawn2 @morrwriting @jendeoart @JyotiGopal @kerisagreene @LisaLJRogers 🌟 #PBStudyBuddy #BookBoost #AmazingAAPIPBs #KidLit (1/2) ✅

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

💓 Just got incredibly moved by a Diverse, SEL, and Lyrical #PBParty entry which is so beautifully done, extremely moving, very relatable, and so needed in this world. This is a Y! for me and I hope the other judges agree! 💖

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@SylviaiChen

3 months

Hi #Kidlit ! If you can't make it to my local book launch 3/19/24 in Redmond, WA—want to sign up for my virtual @StorytimeSprint limited-time recording? Hope you enjoy if you do & thanks if you help review TRICKY CHOPSTICKS too (or even buy if you haven't yet 🤭). Thanks! 🥰🥢📕🫶

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@SylviaiChen

1 year

I can’t get enough of this #PBStudyBuddy feature: BIG TUNE: Rise of the Dancehall Prince ( #AlliahLAgostini @alliago , #ShamarKnightJustice @sknightjustice , @fsgbooks @MacKidsBooks ). View & ❤️ 🔁 💬 to boost this book & these amazing PB creators! #BIGTUNE #KidLit

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@SylviaiChen

2 months

🥢📕🤗TRICKY CHOPSTICKS on Spring Break! Quick NYC+NJ stops—if you're nearby, drop by & snag a signed copy! @KinokuniyaUSA (1073 6th Ave) @mcnallyjackson (Rockefeller & Seaport) @BNFifthAvenue (555 5th Ave) @chaptersindigo (Short Hills, NJ) @wenfancyart @SimonKIDS #kidlit 🥳

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@SylviaiChen

4 months

LOL, I just read a STEAM NF #PBParty entry that made me keep giggling even though Humor wasn't chosen as a genre. Putting a Y? for now and I'm not sure what the other judges will think, but I loved the clever entertainment value! 😆🥳

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