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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hope to see you and your little ones at The Oaks on the 9th.

Story time from 1 - 3 PM & I’ll be signing my book. Bring your copy for signing if you already have one. 🙂

#picturebook #storytime #authorevent #booksigning #theoaks

Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Aug 4

#picturebook #storytime #authorevent #booksigning

Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · May 5

#aapi #aapiheritagemonth #asianbooks

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 17

#bookfest #lafestivalofbooks #picturebook #whatcoloristhebaby?

Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 17

Displayed at Thousand Oaks Library 📚 😁
#whatcoloristhebaby #picturebooks

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Carter Hasegawa @casahasegawa.bsky.social · Apr 9

It’s official! I’m joining @thet2agency.bsky.social as the newest Associate Agent where I’ll be representing authors and illustrators for children’s lit.

#kidlit #literaryagent #illustration

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 8

Unboxing my debut picture book - "What Color Is The Baby? : A Celebration of Skin Tones"
#picturebooks #KidLit #colorism #diversebooks

youtube.com/shorts/DWPEU...

Author Family Unboxing New Picture Books

YouTube video by AA Picture BookTube

youtube.com

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 3

Sneak peek: my interview with Bookstr on Colorism and how “What Color Is The Baby?” came to be.
#whatcoloristhebaby

Bookstr @bookstr.bsky.social · Apr 3

We are excited to talk with @harshinivankineni.bsky.social and her upcoming picture-book debut on colorism in the South Asian community and how to embrace body positivity 👶 🌏

[🎨 Graphics by Diana Tsoraeva | 📋 Outreach and 🖋️ Article by Cara Broel @thebabybookworm.bsky.social ]

#OneOnOne #BookSky📚💙

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you Rilla.

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Apr 2

Wish the swish of a digital wand… the wizard brings color to “What color is the baby?”

Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · Apr 2

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to
What Color Is The Baby?
written by @harshinivankineni.bsky.social pub by @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Available now!

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #picturebook #booktrailer #childrensbook

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Mar 28

Here is my article with @BookstrOfficial about my upcoming debut #picturebook "WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? : A Celebration Of Skin Tones"

Let me know your thoughts!❤️

Harshini Vankineni: How To Address Colorism And Body Positivity With Kids bookstr.com/article/hars...

#authorinterview #diversebooks

Harshini Vankineni: Addressing Colorism and Body Positivity

The picture book author sits down with Bookstr to discuss how children often perceive far more than grown-ups give them credit for — including unconscious bias.

bookstr.com

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · Mar 4

Trailer for #picturebook
WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? written by @harshinivankineni.bsky.social pub by @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Coming 1st April, 2025

Available for Pre-Orders!

Music: Joy by Limujii
Source: freetouse.com/music

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #booktrailer #childrensbook

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Mar 4

This delightful trailer by @neharawatart.bsky.social makes my debutant experience even more special. I hope you'll love it as much as I do!
Thank you @candlewickpress.bsky.social and @dzhyde.bsky.social, for making this possible.

Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · Mar 4

Trailer for #picturebook
WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? written by @harshinivankineni.bsky.social pub by @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Coming 1st April, 2025

Available for Pre-Orders!

Music: Joy by Limujii
Source: freetouse.com/music

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #booktrailer #childrensbook

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Reposted by Harshini Vankineni

Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · Feb 17

✨Deal Announcement✨

Honored to illustrate THE TURKEY TROT SURPRISE written by Alayne Kay Christian and published by Flamingo Books.

A big thanks to my agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

#picturebook #bookdeal #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #turkeytrot #thanksgiving

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Jan 31

I got only 60s for a video on BluSky. So pls check my book reviews on my Instagram account: @Harshini.Vankineni
#bookreview #novels #reading #Japanese #books

Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Jan 31

That’s the zillionth cup of coffee today and I have revised the same chapter some 40 times! How’s it on your end?
#iamwriting #iamediting #writers #authors

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Jan 23

Happy Birthday! 🥳

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Jan 16

Thank you so much. Appreciate it. ❤️

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · Jan 7

1st post on @bsky.app, and I'm thrilled to announce the release of my debut Picture Book, "What Color Is The Baby?" on April 1st, 2025.
Pub by Candlewick Press @candlewickpress.bsky.social , illustrated by @neharawatart.bsky.social and agented by @dzhyde.bsky.social

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