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Karla Sy

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Picture Book Writer
Rep: @publishing_eve @redfoxliterary
STRONG AS A LION (Beaming Books, 2027)

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Congratulations to @karlasywrites @feelish_arts @beamingbooksmn on this wonderful book! A young girl creates her own version of a lion dance, hoping to bring good fortune to her grandfather's struggling grocery store during Lunar New Year. Pub date Jan 7, 2027! by @karlasywrites

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I’m so thrilled to announce that I will be working with @feelish_arts and the brilliant team @beamingbooks on my debut picture book STRONG AS A LION! 🦁💫

Thank you to my agent @publishing_eve @redfoxliterary, the best sister and critique partner @steph_steph_sy, and all the writing partners who have supported me in my writing journey. 📝✨

A special shoutout to my @thewritingbarn teacher @lisakatz17 who helped me turn a rough draft into a polished manuscript and @renee_m_latulippe who I won a critique giveaway with who helped me refine and elevate my manuscript with her generous time and keen insight. by @karlasywrites

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Another fabulous Asian picture book haul from @vancouverpubliclibrary ! taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @karlasywrites

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So many wonderful non-fiction and fiction picture books by Asian creators @vancouverpubliclibrary ! taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @karlasywrites

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Another beautiful Asian rep picture book haul @vancouverpubliclibrary ✨📚 by @karlasywrites

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What a fabulous selection of picture books by Asian creators @bellinghamlibrary , including books in English and Spanish! taken in Bellingham Public Library - Bellingham, WA by @karlasywrites

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Spotting Asian representation at @nypl. Always the best part of any library visit 🥳✨📚 taken in Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library - SNFL, NYPL by @karlasywrites

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So proud of my brother @marksy85 for an amazing launch event for his debut nonfiction book THE MANILA POKER CLUB! Not only was it a sold out event but more importantly, he spoke with such heart about the European Jewish refugees featured in his book who were able to find refuge in the Philippines thanks to an audacious plan hatched by Eisenhower, Quezon, McNutt, and the Frieder brothers in the late 1930s. Thank you for sharing this little known history with us, inspiring us, and reminding us of our shared humanity. ❤️ taken in Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre by @karlasywrites

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A fantastic selection of picture books by Asian creators @secretgardenbks in Seattle, WA! taken in Secret Garden Books by @karlasywrites

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So many wonderful picture books by Asian creators @village_books in Bellingham, WA! taken in Village Books in Fairhaven by @karlasywrites

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Happy book birthday to my talented brother @marksy85 on his debut historical non-fiction book THE MANILA POKER CLUB! I was so excited to snag a copy at the wonderful bookstore @village_books ! taken in Village Books in Fairhaven by @karlasywrites

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Catch my brother @marksy85 for a talk on his debut historical narrative non-fiction THE MANILA POKER CLUB published by @chireviewpress.

In partnership with @cijainfo and @thevhec, come hear this lesser-known chapter in Filipino-Jewish history — the true story of how a group of Filipino and American leaders hatched an audacious rescue plan to rescue Europe’s Jews to the Philippines.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 6 PM

📍 Vancouver (location provided closer to the event — due to security concerns, it will be announced 24 hours prior)

🎟️ RSVP required — scan the QR code (Swipe for larger QR code)

🍷 Light reception + moderated Q&A

📚 Books available for sale by @karlasywrites

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