Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬

✍️ #amquerying #kidlit #PB author, seeking rep
🌱 WILD GREENS, BEAUTIFUL GIRL ('24)
💫 SKY LUCK ('25)
🦋 find me on Bluesky, Instagram & Threads!

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

The story behind SKY LUCK, my latest picture book from @BlueDotKids. Available Sept 30. Pre-order now with code SKYLUCK25 for 25% off. https://t.co/lKHpBvSca3
Watch the video intro: https://t.co/r4ZifumFi1

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

Join me at @PagesMB for a storytime + activity to celebrate my new picture book SKY LUCK on Monday, November 10 @ 10:30am! Mark your calendars! https://t.co/kik3cGkPU6

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

Headed up the coast to Summerland, CA on Saturday, October 18 for a storytime at Godmothers, a bookstore and gathering space. RSVP here: https://t.co/dM628mcamP

[PragmaticMom @pragmaticmom]

Sky Luck: A Story of Abundant Thinking by Erica Lee Schlaikjer https://t.co/03zIGnaKPr via @nerdybookclub #ReadYourWorld #KidLit #middlegrade

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

My second picture book, SKY LUCK, about the power of abundant thinking, out now from @BlueDotKids 💫 Get your copy here: https://t.co/lKHpBvSJZB

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

I'm so proud to launch this picture book into the world soon! Just 2 more weeks until pub day!

Pre-order now via our publisher @BlueDotKids for 25% off with promo code SKYLUCK25 at checkout: https://t.co/Bv4dXI2H4Q

Artwork by the lovely @Silkydags

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

📕COVER REVEAL! I’m pleased to announce that my 2nd picture book ✨ SKY LUCK 💫 illustrated by Dagmar Smith will be published on Sept 30, and it’s available for pre-order now! Snag a copy for 30% off, thanks to @BlueDotKids.

🔗Pre-order here: https://t.co/xBhWc3TSRc

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

What I've been up to lately. Subscribe for updates! https://t.co/HkOWcb2h3U

[TD Summer Reading Club/Club de lecture d'été TD @TDSRC_CLETD]

A huge shout-out to our friends at @SleepingBearBks for showcasing a wonderful selection of books at the OLA Super Conference! Among their impressive lineup, we were especially excited to see two titles that made it to this year’s TD Summer Reading Club list. 📚🌞

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

@TDSRC_CLETD @SleepingBearBks @MarcusCutler Fantastic to see 🌱 WILD GREENS, BEAUTIFUL GIRL 🌺 in the wild! 😉

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

ATTN #kidlit #writers: Free Spirit Publishing is open to submissions! 📚🎉✏️ Review our guidelines and how to submit here: https://t.co/gxzPc4QEKH #MSWL #callforsubmissions

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

Honored for 🌱WILD GREENS, BEAUTIFUL GIRL 🌺to be on this list! #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld #OwnVoices @SleepingBearBks

[FedericoErebia | PEDRO&DANIEL @FedericoErebia]

The 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards
Judging Committee announced the longlists and commended titles.

To view and purchase these books at a discounted price:
https://t.co/ZZ1azddXK5

LONGLIST: Picture Books and Graphic Novels

A Kurta to Remember (@SleepingBearBks)
Written by Gauri Dalvi Pandya, Illustrated by Avani Dwivedi

A Little Bit of Everything (Sleeping Bear Press)
Written by @meghanacreates, Illustrated by Michelle Carlos

Joyful Song: A Naming Story (@LevineQuerido)
Written by @lesleanewman, Illustrated by Susan Gal

Love of the Half-Eaten Peach (@ReycraftBooks)
Written by Lee Wind, Illustrated by Jieting Chen

Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers (@BeamingBooksMN)
Written by @HernandezSteena, Illustrated by Melissa Castillo

Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity (@tilburyhouse)
Written by Samara Cole Doyon, Illustrated by @kaylanijuanita

Sister Friend (@ABRAMSbooks @abramskids)
Written by @jtbigelow, Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani

Snow Steps (Worthy Kids)
Written by @KLatchanaKenney, Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich

This is My Shabbat (@GreenBeanBks)
Written by Chris Barash, Illustrated by Aviel Basil

Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl (Sleeping Bear Press)
Written by @ericaleewrites, Illustrated by Chinyee Chiu

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PADIBA details:

The winners and finalists will be announced in late April.

The submissions window for the 2026 awards will be
July 1 - August 31, 2025

For more information: https://t.co/zZmK3T5VrK
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#PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld @MCChildsBookDay  #BookTwitter #TeacherTwitter #LibraryTwitter

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

🔔 Apply for WNDB’s 2025 Native Writing Intensive!

The Native Writing Intensive offers an opportunity for community, discussion, & manuscript/career development. Open to Native/First Nation/Indigenous creators!

💻 https://t.co/68cm7b2Svo
⌛ Applications close Feb. 14th, 2025

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

Thanks for the shout-out to 🌱 WILD GREENS BEAUTIFUL GIRL 🌺 @GlobalLitin!

https://t.co/TwjkXS7y0j

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

📚🙌 🌏 Excellent list of Asian/Pacific Islander-owned bookstores in the U.S. & Canada (& online), curated by @librofm : https://t.co/R9C4KjkMrR

[Room Magazine @RoomMagazine]

Writing and creating art during this time of rest and reflection? We’ve got you with these winter calls for submissions & opportunities ✨

https://t.co/8As6GoaGyV

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

Just noticed my book is carried at Brave + Kind Bookshop, a Black-owned, women-run store in Decatur, Georgia. 🖤 Support your local indie booksellers! https://t.co/06k40NjXjy

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

🇹🇼 📚 Check out this cool list of children's books from Taiwan, curated by @booksfromtaiwan : https://t.co/pSm8mTPHxV

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

A great #kidlit list from @Arab_America: https://t.co/w7F1IaNQhX

[Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites]

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