2025 Wrap Up at Cynsations! @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social @ajeversole.bsky.social @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social @gayleenwrites.bsky.social @armyvet5.bsky.social www.instagram.com/bryony.clark...

Heading to the @ncte.org conference! Excited to meet other Candlewick authors 🤓 @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @fangmousbooks.bsky.social @patricknessbooks.bsky.social @allanwolf100.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit #BookSky #kidbooks #ncte

Hi friends, Thank you to all who reached out! I'm teaching two separate virtual writing workshops for kids and adults this fall. The details are in this flyer as well as in my website: sumasubramaniam/teaching

Cannot wait!

Here are some of my upcoming events in October and November, starting this weekend. Looking forward to meeting new and old friends, educators, and librarians.

V. Malar - Greatest Ranger Of All Time received a lovely, first trade review from School Library Journal. "Recommended for most collections, particularly those looking to diversify their offerings." Preorder links are in my bio and my website. @candlewickpress.bsky.social

I'm thrilled to welcome Upasna Kakroo to the Cynsations blog. We discuss her nonprofit organization, Peerbagh, Bento, the only South-Asia inspired children's magazine in print, and more! The link to the full interview is here: tinyurl.com/5epep7mr

Save the date, Seattle-area friends! I’m doing a book launch for my new book, and you’re all invited! The hardcover officially releases on November 25th, but you can get it way sooner if you preorder at Brick&Mortar Books or if you come to the event in-person.

Michelle Jing Chan and I are doing a double story time event this Sunday at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, at 11 am. Every book event is different from the other. These stories are personal to both of us, and we’d love for you to be there with the young people in your lives.

Honored and grateful for this State List recognition. My picture book, Namaste Is A Greeting, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, (Candlewick Press, 2022), is included in the California Department of Education’s 2025 Recommended Literature List. Thank you to my buddy, Monica Mancillas for alerting me.

The summer writing labs were a blast with some highly creative kids!The collective learning was inspiring and joyful. I'm already receiving requests for more workshops. I'll be offering these again in the fall break.If you're interested in registering the young people in your life, please reach out.

The next writing lab begins on July 7th. There is still time to sign up. Here’s the updated information. This workshop runs twice to accommodate the holiday schedule of most school districts (and time zones across US and Canada). Register using the link here: shorturl.at/pcLS3

The world is a hot mess. But little children writing about good monsters that live in a treehouse and make truth potions to save a cat…they’re making mornings count as few hours well spent. #writingworkshop #writingworkshopsforkids

Last call: We're almost there and excited to roll! The early bird registration has expired, but you can still sign up. Here’s the updated information. This workshop runs twice to accommodate the holiday schedule of most school districts (and time zones across US and Canada). shorturl.at/pcLS3

Proofread pass- complete Jacket/cover proof pass - complete The story will be off to the printers. It means we’re one step closer to a real book. Release date for V. MALAR - GREATEST RANGER OF ALL TIME is on November 4th, 2025! @candlewickpress.bsky.social

I worked many jobs in my life, but this is the best one. Two weeks ago, I received this giant-sized card from children at my last school visit for the year. Truly honored. Thank you to the most amazing librarian who went above and beyond to make the visit happen.

Teachers, librarians, and library patrons, I'm donating an author visit to the Washington Library Association 2025 Spring Fundraiser. Details and the link to bid is here as well as in my bio: tinyurl.com/4rshcy2n Last day to bid is May 31st, 2025. #librarians #librariansofinstagram #teachers

I'm thrilled to interview Anita Fitch Pazner about her forthcoming middle-grade verse novel. I got an exclusive sneak peek at the early drafts of Words Matter including the brilliant final version. Check out the full interview on the Cynsations blog. The link is here: shorturl.at/j7yvI

Many thanks to the Filipino Community Of Seattle for hosting the free event for Seattle families with fun literary activities in honor of AANHPI heritage month. Thank you to all who came out in community and thank you to the fabulous folks at the Wing Luke Museum for facilitating book sales.

This book is written by Indian (Kannadiga) American @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Indian American Tara Anand.

May 14: My Name Is Long as a River is about a little Tamil girl who is frustrated by her long name until her relatives explain the meaning of her names to her. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIBooks #BookSky

This event was fun last year. It's happening again this Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. It's free and open to all. Come meet three local children's book authors, attend story times, participate in family and children's activities, food, and more! aanhpi-family-book-event-5-18-2025.eventbrite.com

Pictures from Microsoft Family Day with Julia Kuo and Michelle Jing Chan a few weeks ago. Storytimes, paneling, art, signings, and loads of fun. Thank you to Microsoft CELA team for being warm hosts, and The Wing Luke Museum for facilitating book giveaways and sales.

A couple of quick reminders. Hope to see you there. In-person Inside Story at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park at 6.30 pm today. Freedom to Read Online event Here are the links to register for the am and pm sessions. I’ll be reading at 7.30 am PST. bit.ly/Read-In-am And bit.ly/Read-In-pm

CALLING ALL #kidlit #edusky #schoolvisit #booksky #kidlitsky #skybrarian peeps! Please join this incredible lineup of authors in our first ever FREEDOM READ-IN on MAY 9! 📕Free 📙All day (10-3 EST) 📘Virtual 📗All ages Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1 Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso

Barnes & Noble is running a preorder special today and tomorrow, Friday, 4/25! V. Malar - Greatest Ranger Of All Time releases in hardcover and paperback on the same day. So you can nab it for under $6.99! Preorder for less ➡ shorturl.at/8c1Rk @barnesandnoble.com @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Tomorrow I’ll be in Redmond, WA for Microsoft Family Day with fellow children's book creators, Michelle Jing Chan and Julia Kuo. The event will include panels, story time, and signing books. Microsoft families, here's the link to register: aka.ms/EnchantingTa.... Hope to see some of you there.

What better day than Earth Day to reveal the cover of V. Malar - Greatest Ranger Of All Time. Huge thank you to the team at @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social.

Bright spot in a challenging week: talking and signing books with amazing kidlit creators, librarians, and booksellers at the Washington Library Association Conference. #bookssavelives #librariansrock #localbookstore @gritcitybooks #wla2025

Excited to connect with librarians attending the Washington Library Association conference this week. #wla2025

Yay for book mail! Thanks for the gifts @candlewickpress.bsky.social!! I can't wait to check out book 2 in the V. Malar series by @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social!!

Bringing a story to life and getting it in the hands of readers is a long, arduous journey and has many challenges. This one is no exception. But it’ll be a real book soon. I have these people and many more wonderful allies to offer my gratitude. Stay tuned for updates later in the month.

“I would not be an author today, writing about books where children can see themselves- where books can serve as windows, mirrors, and sliding doors- if not for the books that I read.” Thanks for a great discussion @boonewrites.bsky.social & @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social

I had a lively Family Reading night with teachers, parents, and kids at Rosa Parks Elementary today. Thank you to Ms. Kali Flessner and PTSA for being terrific with the organization. #authorvisit #schoolvisit #authorlife

Thank you to Deborah Kalb for this interview about V. MALAR - GREATEST HOST OF ALL TIME. The link to the full interview is here: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi... #vmalargreatesthostofalltime #chapterbooks #middlegrade #diversebooks @deborahskalb #authorinterview

My picture book, MY NAME IS LONG AS A RIVER, illustrated by Tara Anand, has been named a 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People! Gratitude to social studies educators, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and The Children's Book Council(CBC).

I received the sweetest letters from children at a school in Argentina this week. I love this job. #authorlife #fanletters

World Read Aloud Day 2025: Thank you to all the teachers and librarians who invited me into their classrooms from many parts of US, South America, and India. Absolute delight meeting young readers across different timezones, continents, and different parts of the hemisphere. #wrad2025 #wrad

Educators and librarians, I have a few more slots available for World Read Aloud Day 2025, and I'm opening up my schedule for virtual school visits this week and next. If you'd like to sign up, please contact me via my website: sumasubramaniam.com #wrad2025 #teachers #librarians #educators

V. MALAR - GREATEST HOST OF ALL TIME got a great SLJ review this week. Go, Malar! The full review is here: www.slj.com/review/v-mal... #vmalargreatesthostofalltime #chapterbooks #chapterbookseries #middlegrade #chapterbooksforkids #bookreview #schoollibraryjournal @candlewickpress.bsky.social

What a blessing to celebrate Pongal and V. MALAR - GREATEST HOST OF ALL TIME last evening. Grateful to all friends who came out on a weekday evening, bought books, and witnessed the student performance of the very talented Sandhya Rajagopal's dance school. @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Thank you to Uma Krishnaswami for having me on the "Writing With A Broken Tusk" blog and to Jen Breach for the interview! The link to the full post is here: www.umakrishnaswami.com/blog/process... #vmalargreatesthostofalltime #middlegradebooks #chapterbooks #earlymiddlegradebooks #authorinterview

One more week to register for this webinar with the amazing Janet Wong. The link to register is here: www.scbwi.org/events/makin...

Happening next Tuesday. Local friends and family, please save the date. We'll have a discussion and dance, followed by a signing. Hope to see you there. Bring friends. When: Tuesday, 1/14/2025 at 6 pm Where: Third Place Books Lake Forest Park @candlewickpress.bsky.social

A Bindi Can Be... is part of the 2024 Best Children's Books at Cary Memorial Library. Thank you to the staff and librarians for the recognition and honor! You make libraries a warm and welcoming space for readers. @kidscanpress.bsky.social #abindicanbe #picturebook #picturebooks #childrensbooks

V. MALAR- GREATEST HOST OF ALL TIME was recognized in the cultural category at the 2024 Northern Lights Book Awards. I'll send an autographed copy to a teacher or a librarian. Please comment: TEACHER (or) LIBRARIAN. I'll choose randomly next week. (US or Canada only) @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Thank you to Nerdy Book Club for inviting me. The link to the post is here: nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2024/12/05/a... #vmalargreatesthostofalltime #childrensauthor #authorlife #childrensbooks #diversebooks #childrensbooksaboutindia #picturebooks @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Excited to be included in this piece for VCFA’s annual alumnx magazine! I grew as a writer in the VCFAWCYA program and got to know some incredible people, many of whom I’m still in close contact with today. The online link is here as well as in my bio: issuu.com/vcfa/docs/vc... #vcfa #vcfawcya

Thank you to PatchreeJones for this lovely interview in Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors blog. The link to the full interview is here as well as in my bio: fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi... @candlewickpress.bsky.social @patchreejones.bsky.social @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social

It was such a pleasure chatting with @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social! If you haven't picked up her latest book, be sure to buy a copy & request it from your local library! You won't be disappointed! 🥰