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I track my writing hours and "things accomplished" in a spreadsheet every year. Here's my roundup for 2025.
January 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I track my writing hours and "things accomplished" in a spreadsheet every year. Here's my roundup for 2025.
Updated author photos! (Credit: @ButaliaMedia)
January 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Updated author photos! (Credit: @ButaliaMedia)
I spent the first five years of my life in Taiwan, and my Popo (my maternal grandmother), spent a lot of time taking care of me. She would say to me, “bei bei xin, bei bei gan.” Literally, that translates to “baby heart, baby liver.” A better translation would be “My baby, my heart.”
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
I spent the first five years of my life in Taiwan, and my Popo (my maternal grandmother), spent a lot of time taking care of me. She would say to me, “bei bei xin, bei bei gan.” Literally, that translates to “baby heart, baby liver.” A better translation would be “My baby, my heart.”
A lovely review of Bing's Cherries from School Library Journal. @juliakuo #KnopfBooksForYoungReaders #books #childernsbooks
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
A lovely review of Bing's Cherries from School Library Journal. @juliakuo #KnopfBooksForYoungReaders #books #childernsbooks
The elves are starting to get their own opinions. 😆 Thank you @knopfyoungreaders for this Christmas gift! @juliakuo @randomhousekids.bsky.social #picturebooks #authorlife #bookstagram
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
The elves are starting to get their own opinions. 😆 Thank you @knopfyoungreaders for this Christmas gift! @juliakuo @randomhousekids.bsky.social #picturebooks #authorlife #bookstagram
How did @JuliaKuo and I end up collaborating to write the story of Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant who gave his name to the popular Bing Cherry? Here's how it all started: youtu.be/jaurtikXNI8?...
The Inspiration Behind Bing's Cherries
YouTube video by Livia Blackburne
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December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
How did @JuliaKuo and I end up collaborating to write the story of Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant who gave his name to the popular Bing Cherry? Here's how it all started: youtu.be/jaurtikXNI8?...
In my latest newsletter, you can find out how a request for media contacts from my publicist ended up with me debugging visual basic code on Black Friday. Also, some thoughts about deciding whether to write a story as MG or adult.
December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In my latest newsletter, you can find out how a request for media contacts from my publicist ended up with me debugging visual basic code on Black Friday. Also, some thoughts about deciding whether to write a story as MG or adult.
I am beyond honored to share that Dreams to Ashes has been named an Orbis Pictus Honor book by the National Council of Teachers of English.
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I am beyond honored to share that Dreams to Ashes has been named an Orbis Pictus Honor book by the National Council of Teachers of English.
Thank you @KirkusReviews for the lovely review of Bing's Cherries! @juliakuo
December 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Thank you @KirkusReviews for the lovely review of Bing's Cherries! @juliakuo
LAist featured Nainai's Mountain in their holiday gift guide, citing its vibrant illustrations and wide emotional range.
Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang...
Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang...
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
LAist featured Nainai's Mountain in their holiday gift guide, citing its vibrant illustrations and wide emotional range.
Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang...
Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang...
Thank you, @sljournal for including DREAMS TO ASHES in your list of top books in 2025!
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, @sljournal for including DREAMS TO ASHES in your list of top books in 2025!
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending three days in a writing residency at The Perch At Twin Peaks. It was gorgeous up there, and I immediately made it my personal mission to write in as many scenic places as possible. Thank you so much to the Perch for this little bit of artist heaven.
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending three days in a writing residency at The Perch At Twin Peaks. It was gorgeous up there, and I immediately made it my personal mission to write in as many scenic places as possible. Thank you so much to the Perch for this little bit of artist heaven.
Thank you, Junior Library Guild, for naming Bing's Cherries a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
November 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thank you, Junior Library Guild, for naming Bing's Cherries a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
In my latest newsletter, I share some tweaks I've introduced in my routine to help me be more creative. (Photo taken at The Perch at Twin Peaks.)
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In my latest newsletter, I share some tweaks I've introduced in my routine to help me be more creative. (Photo taken at The Perch at Twin Peaks.)
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
I’ve been sitting on this news forever! ECHOES ACROSS THE WATER is unlike any book I’ve ever written and likely ever will write again. It’s inspired by my family history.
November 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I’ve been sitting on this news forever! ECHOES ACROSS THE WATER is unlike any book I’ve ever written and likely ever will write again. It’s inspired by my family history.
Dreams to Ashes is a Eureka Children’s Nonfiction Award Gold winner! This award is given by the California Reading Association, and I’m hopeful that this will mean more California students will learn about this piece of their state history.
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Dreams to Ashes is a Eureka Children’s Nonfiction Award Gold winner! This award is given by the California Reading Association, and I’m hopeful that this will mean more California students will learn about this piece of their state history.
Last Friday, I attended a memorial service at @camlaorg for the 18 Chinese men who were killed in the 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. There were speakers and spoken word artists, floral arrangements in honor of each of the deceased, a reading of names, and a bowing ceremony.
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Last Friday, I attended a memorial service at @camlaorg for the 18 Chinese men who were killed in the 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. There were speakers and spoken word artists, floral arrangements in honor of each of the deceased, a reading of names, and a bowing ceremony.
In my latest newsletter, I reflect on my high school reunion and talk about how I blossomed from a socially awkward teenager to a slightly less socially awkward middle aged person.
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
October 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In my latest newsletter, I reflect on my high school reunion and talk about how I blossomed from a socially awkward teenager to a slightly less socially awkward middle aged person.
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...
Did you know that you can get signed copies of my books from Once Upon a Time bookstore? Just go to the signed books section of their website, under Shop.
www.shoponceuponatime.com/signed-books...
www.shoponceuponatime.com/signed-books...
October 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Did you know that you can get signed copies of my books from Once Upon a Time bookstore? Just go to the signed books section of their website, under Shop.
www.shoponceuponatime.com/signed-books...
www.shoponceuponatime.com/signed-books...
I'm thrilled to be talking YA this coming Sunday at the Next Chapter Writer's Summit in West Hollywood! You can reserve a seat at our panel and others at their website. It'll be a great lineup!
Register for the event here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14499502
Register for the event here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14499502
September 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm thrilled to be talking YA this coming Sunday at the Next Chapter Writer's Summit in West Hollywood! You can reserve a seat at our panel and others at their website. It'll be a great lineup!
Register for the event here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14499502
Register for the event here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14499502
I'm thrilled to announce my new collaboration with Julia Kuo! This time we're making a new folktale about Chrysanthemums, a flower that originated in China but is now as American as apple pie.
September 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I'm thrilled to announce my new collaboration with Julia Kuo! This time we're making a new folktale about Chrysanthemums, a flower that originated in China but is now as American as apple pie.
In my latest newsletter, I share the trailer for Bing's Cherries and do some navel gazing about why I have trouble believing compliments and the types of compliments I might actually believe.
Read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
September 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In my latest newsletter, I share the trailer for Bing's Cherries and do some navel gazing about why I have trouble believing compliments and the types of compliments I might actually believe.
Read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Barnes and Noble is having a preorder sale! Get Bing's Cherries for 25% off with the code PREORDER25. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bings-cher...
September 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Barnes and Noble is having a preorder sale! Get Bing's Cherries for 25% off with the code PREORDER25. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bings-cher...
Thank you @mocanyc for hosting me at storytime. I had a great time sharing Nainai’s Mountain with everyone. (and telling people about how toilets helped me become an author, see second slide). This was my first time at the museum.
#mocanyc #picturebooks #authorlife
#mocanyc #picturebooks #authorlife
July 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you @mocanyc for hosting me at storytime. I had a great time sharing Nainai’s Mountain with everyone. (and telling people about how toilets helped me become an author, see second slide). This was my first time at the museum.
#mocanyc #picturebooks #authorlife
#mocanyc #picturebooks #authorlife
In my most recent newsletter, I talk about how I switched up my writing reward system for extra motivation. I also talk about a few recent trips I took, and a graphic memoir that I greatly enjoyed.
Click here to read my newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Click here to read my newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
July 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
In my most recent newsletter, I talk about how I switched up my writing reward system for extra motivation. I also talk about a few recent trips I took, and a graphic memoir that I greatly enjoyed.
Click here to read my newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Click here to read my newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...