Ava Lin Book 2 is out today! Plus a giveaway.

Book launch, what's in store this year, and a 3-book giveaway.

Ava Lin, One of a Kind is out today!

Yes, the second book in the Ava Lin series, Ava Lin, One of a Kind, is officially out in the world today! One amazing review has already come in:

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And in just a few weeks, I’ll be celebrating the launch at Linden Tree Books—with stickers, treats, and a raffle (ooh)! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with me on Sunday, Feb 2, at 11am!

You can order Ava Lin, One of a Kind, anywhere books are sold, but I can sign copies and send you stickers if you order from Linden Tree! (Plus, you can pick up any of my other books while you’re there.) Just leave a comment at checkout if you’d like your books signed and/or personalized.

Coming Up This Year

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming up this year…

Books

I’m releasing three new books this year, Ava Lin, One of a Kind (Book 2 in the series—out today), Ava Lin, Super-Duper Happy (Book 3 in the series—coming June 10), and THE BOO CREW AND THE PUMPKIN PATCH RESCUE (the follow-up interactive picture book to THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU!—coming July 2025). Which brings me to… a cover reveal! Get ready for the third book in the Ava Lin series coming this summer, featuring her grandma (Popo), a school walkathon, and mood rings! This one was probably my most ambitious Ava Lin book yet and I love, love, love how it’s turning out.

Meanwhile, I’m also working on my next early graphic novel series, ONE MAD CAT, which releases next year. And of course, I have new projects brewing… stay tuned as news develops!

Shows

I’m working on a couple scripts for a new YouTube series with Moonbug, called Mr. ZIP. It’s been so much fun writing these short and sweet stories and I can’t wait to see them come to life in animation! I’ll be sharing more about my TV journey in Kidlit Survival Guide if you’re interested in a deeper dive into my path there.

Events

I don’t know all of the events I’ll be at this year, but a heads up that I’m currently planning to be at TLA in April for the first time.

Kidlit Survival Guide Posts

Christine and I have been plotting our upcoming posts for this year—including Working with Bookstores, Creating Novelty Books, and Finding Your Hook. Sign up to get these craft and business posts sent to your inbox:

Giveaway!

Time for the first giveaway of the year! In honor of Ava Lin, One of a Kind releasing today, I wanted to do a 3-book bundle of chapter books featuring Asian American protagonists: Snow Place Like Home (Diary of an Ice Princess #1) by Christina Soontornvat, Teeny Houdini #1: The Disappearing Act by Katrina Moore and illustrated by Zoe Si, and a signed copy of Ava Lin, One of a Kind. Like or comment for a chance to win! (U.S. shipping addresses only (?).)

Happy New Year

I know this year has already been challenging and heartbreaking. I wish you and your loved ones all the best in 2025, with many happy moments. Signing off with a pic of me from my recent family trip to Japan, making friends with a micro pig. ✌️