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Graphic Novelist | Screenwriter
THE HARROWING (ABRAMS/Amulet ’24)
Rep’d by Dara Hyde
Hill Nadell Literary Agency

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A week ago today, I've returned from the annual @americanlibraryassociation conference. It was such an incredible experience. My photos don't begin to capture it, and there are so many photos that I didn't take. Many of these were taken by other people. I appreciated the opportunity to spend time with friends, make new connections with editors and librarians, sign copies of #TheMarchforHope and #TogetherWeRide, and attend the CSK breakfast and Newbery/Caldecott/Legacy banquet. Special shout out to friends, @jewellparkerrhodes and @harlemportland for the awards they won!

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ALA26 photo/video dump! It was a whirlwind and a delight. Celebrated @jewellparkerrhodes and her CSK author award for WILL’S RACE FOR HOME, @mariearnoldbook’s CSK author honor for SPLIT THE SKY (edited by @mraymo11) and @johnpicacio’s Pura Belpré’s illustrator honor for THE INVISIBLE PARADE (written by @lbardugo). Fun @lbschool family dinner with creators, mingled at #kidlit drink night hosted by @chavelaque, met Corey Liu in person for the first time! Hurray for his Stonewall honor for HE’S SO POSSESSED WITH ME (edited by Erika Turner), toasted @catia_chien, @harlemportland, and @candaceflemingbooks at the Newbery Caldecott Legacy Awards Banquet. Was surprised and honored to be included in Catia’s speech—so many amazing Asian American women working in children’s books!

Loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new friends, too. Librarians are the best! ❤️❤️❤️

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Day 1 AM: Breakfast 1 w dear friend Winsome Bingham where we caught up on all the things. We were then joined by Carole Boston Weatherford and briefly by Adib Khorram and Lee Wind. Followed by a meet-up w Katie Yamasaki and a quick chat w Connie Hsu (check out her new imprint!) and Kristen Kiesling. Finally caught up w the amazing Barbara (Winsome’s mama)! And topped off this perfect morning with breakfast 2 with my spectacular editor Erica Finkel! So thrilled to be working with her on Magic Shoyu Shop!
Stay tuned for day 1 afternoon photos!

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It was such a pleasure seeing writing friends, family, and authors whose work I’ve admired for years.

Picture 1: hanging with my day one writing neighbor and friend, the amazing @debbi_michiko_florence , @katieyamasaki, and @kieslingbooks.

Picture 2: sitting back and listening to @caroleweatherford and @debbi_michiko_florence converse about their publishing journey.

Picture 3: love hearing Dr. Carla Hayden say, “Come on, let’s take our picture.” We’ve been finding each other and taking pictures since 2022. #MyLibrarianOfCongressAlways

Picture 4: @cordell_matthew talking about his new book, STARMAN. I had to share my love for @davidbowie.

Picture 5: capturing @thelorenlong painting a collective canvas with librarians and convincing @mukodiri to join in and add some brushstrokes to the canvas.

Picture 6: listening to @phillipstead talk about his new middle grade novel and being honored to work with his editor @taylornorm.

Picture 7: @booksbytrenise hubby, TRAV, loving and supporting her and her work that he shows up to deliver POST OFFICE BAY.

So many amazing folks. So honored to share space with these amazing creators and the people who love them.

#ALAAC26

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It was a week of fresh air, mossy hikes, rain, and laughter @kindlingwords on Whidby Island, WA.
Thank you @gooddaysunshinebacon for convincing me to get out of my comfort zone and hang with some of the coolest Kidlit people I’ve EVER met. I am grateful to come away with new friends, a boost of much-needed encouragement, a new manuscript and story concept that gives me goosebumps. But most of all, I am SO GLAD I didn’t step on a slug. 🐌

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My haul from the @htxbookcrawl 😍 I didn’t make it to the 15 stores needed to enter the raffle but I still had a great time exploring Houston and finding so many cool bookstores! I love supporting indie stores, and our bookstores here do some great events and support so many local authors. I can’t wait to read these new books 😄

Look at the special edition of The Sun and the Starmaker 😍😍 and the blind date with a book?? With a description like that I had to get it 😂

I got to meet Sydney Dunlap, who writes middle grade books, so check her out if you’re looking for that age group. And Kristen Kiesling, whose new YA graphic novel, The Harrowing, is about a girl who can see murders before they happen which sounds incredibly interesting and I love the art style!

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March and April reads 📚

#books #bookstagram #marchreads #aprilreads #publishingperks

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Congratulations to @kieslingbooks and Rye Hickman: THE HARROWING is a 2026-27 Black-Eyed Susan Book Awards nominee, Graphic Novels High School category!

Out now from @abramsbooks

#graphicnovel

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Spent a fun afternoon at @brazosbookstore celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with author pals @tonyaellisbooks and @kieslingbooks. We all sold out of our books and enjoyed chatting with customers and meeting participants in the Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl. Thank you @brazosbookstore for hosting us in your wonderful store!

#independentbookstores #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstores #houstonindependentbookstorecrawl

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📚Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! Spent a fun morning at @brazosbookstore selling books and hanging out with author friends @sydneydunlapwrites and @kieslingbooks! We all sold out and had a great time interacting with customers and Houston Independent Bookstore Crawlers. Thanks so much @brazosbookstore for including us in your fun event for the second year. 🤗📚❤️

@scbwi_houston #independentbookstores #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstores #houstonindependentbookstorecrawl

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We love sharing the Indie Bookstore Day love with our neighbors @murderbooks - over the years it’s gotten bigger and bigger so this year we’ve gotten together to hire a crossing guard at Morningside! No more playing Frogger or having to hunt down a new spot 🐸

We’d like to spread the love to all of our neighbors who are so gracious when our events accidentally take up all the street parking for two blocks - so we’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorites in hopes that while you’re hanging out on Bissonnet this Saturday you maybe check them out! Grab a snack or a drink, shop some local art, get a sweet new look from one of the resale shops, or even get your nails done - this block is full of amazing local businesses and we want to say thank you to them all for being the best neighbors!

As for what’s happening in store?
Snag some coffee from our besties @cavocoffee
Catch story time with local @authorsanyu
Get book recs from some @scbwi_houston authors
Shop some fantastically fruity crochet goods with @littlelemonstitches

Swipe for more details!

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More incredible client books coming your way! 🎉

• BUN... AND DIGGER, a picture book about a sweet, cuddly toy and a rough-and-tumble one, written by Jean Reidy, illustrated by Andrea Armstrong (@andrea.armstrong)

• LIGHTS OUT, a middle grade graphic novel mystery following a trio of 12-year-old gaming sleuths, written by Kristen Kiesling, illustrated by Lesley Vamos (@lesleyvamos)

• THE FATAL UNPLEASANTNESS AT NETHERFIELD and HERE LIES SIR WALTER ELLIOT, two works of fiction that take place in the world of Pride and Prejudice, by Claudia Gray (@claudia_gray)

• FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS, a picture book about friendship, written by Tootie Nienow, illustrated by Katherine Ahmed (@katherineahmed)

• DUA BEGINS WITH DO, a picture book about a Muslim child reflecting on the violence against Palestinians and discovering how prayer and action work hand in hand, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (@authorjamilah), illustrated by Noha Eilouti

• MANY WAYS OF BEING NATIVE, a picture book showing there’s no limit to what the Native spirit can achieve, by Ginger Reno (@gingerreno_author), illustrated by Johnson Yazzie

Congratulations to all! Go follow these authors and illustrators so you don’t miss any news about these projects. 📚

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