She/her. Children’s book writer and professional over-thinker. Lecturer for @ubccrwr. Most recently: WHAT WILL I DISCOVER and THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR WAY.
Vancouver
Joined April 2011
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A sweet review for my sweetest-ever science book with @rachelqiuqi and @GreystoneKids. Thanks, @KirkusReviews! @AmyJoT2 @ubccrwr kirkusreviews.com/book-revie…
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It's cover reveal time! Special thanks to the very gifted Korin Linaburg for designing such a cool cover! @jenlowrywrites @PressMonarch
#coverreveal #writingcommunity #kidlit #mg
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Transatlantic is excited to announce that Korean rights to @tanyakyi’s middle grade novel EMILY POSTS has been acquired by Lime Co. Ltd for publication in 2024!
Jinhee Park at the Greenbook Agency brokered the deal on behalf of @AmyJoT2
Learn more: bit.ly/3FwrDuR
Join me virtually at the @torontolibrary on August 16 for a fun presentation about THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON STEREOTYPES. @KidsCanPress @montadrew torontopubliclibrary.ca/deta…
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Excellent for our 2nd grade unit on insects. Powerful illustrations by @qinleng capture the words of @tanyakyi & the impact of @DavidSuzukiFDN mission toward being good stewards of our world. @WestMapleEle #BPSReads23 @BirminghamPS
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The Best Way to Get Your Way, a new book for middle grade readers written by @tanyakyi, is an engaging introduction to debating skills that teaches kids how to take a stand—and win! Get it now from @KidsCanPress and meet Tanya Lloyd Kyi at #VWF2023.
writersfest.bc.ca/reading-li…
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We are utterly thrilled to share that @tanyakyi @JuliaKyi @mflowrites and @TTotenAuthor have been Shortlisted for The 2023/2024 Red Cedar Book Awards!
To learn all about these books, click here: bit.ly/46AyMql
Congratulations!
@AmyJoT2 @s_haywood
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Love this cover I worked on for @tanyakyi ‘s MG novel- fantastic art by @eriCKalugo ! instagram.com/p/CuCtRwORi6P/…
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Bernie Goedhart recommends @tanyakyi and @rachelqiuqi's What Will I Discover? in the @mtlgazette! 🤩🤩🤩
“Tanya Lloyd Kyi does a fine job sparking young people’s curiosity with this book, beautifully illustrated by Toronto’s Rachel Qiuqi.”
montrealgazette.com/entertai…
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New books by Arts faculty from the University of British Columbia, including THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR WAY, written by @tanyakyi, Lecturer at the School of Creative Writing. bit.ly/43ITZMV @UBC
ALT A colorful yellow background. On the left side of the image is the book cover for The Best Way to Get Your Way. Underneath is the Kids Can Press 50th Anniversary logo. Beside the cover, text reads "What if there was a way kids could change adults’ minds? Welcome to debating!" At the bottom of the image, an orange speech bubble features text that reads "Available now!" Art and details from the book surround the text.
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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
Check out the exclusive cover reveal of #EmilyPosts and Q&A with author @tanyakyi and cover illustrator @erickalugo!
🔗 bit.ly/45VImDR
EMILY POSTS cover reveal! I'm so in love with @eriCKalugo's vision of Emily. Official release date is February 6, 2024. @TundraBooks @ubccrwr @AmyJoT2
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We're hiring! We're seeking a lecturer in Writing for New Media! Think writing for video games, podcasting, transmedia, virtual reality, interactive narrative and/or digital storytelling. Apply by July 10, 2023. creativewriting.ubc.ca/about…
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40 Canadian kids books to read in spring 2023, via @cbcbooks, including FIVE Kids Can Press titles!
✨THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR WAY, written by @tanyakyi, illustrated by @ChanelleNib
✨MY NAME IS HENRY BIBB, written by @afuacooper
bit.ly/3MXW7dR
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Praise for THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR WAY, written by @tanyakyi, illustrated by Chanelle Nibbelink and available now! This engaging introduction to debating skills teaches kids how to take a stand – and win! bit.ly/3HCc1Xh
ALT A bright yellow background featuring illustrations from The Best Way To Get Your Way. On the right is the book cover for The Best Way To Get Your Way, with the Kids Can Press 50th Anniversary logo underneath. In a speech bubble, text reads "This useful resource encourages active listening and respectful discourse, valuable skill sets at any age." —Booklist
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Detail from “ What Will I Discover?” This book is out now!
#kidlitart #illustration
UBC's Young Adulting is relaunching its newsletter, which includes children's literature industry updates, events listings, review links, and publishing opportunities. You can sign up here... mailchi.mp/ubc/welcome-to-th…
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Congratulations on the publication of WHAT WILL I DISCOVER? by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Illustrated by @rachelqiuqi published this week with @greystonebooks!
@tanyakyi is represented by @AmyJoT2
To learn more about WHAT WILL I DISCOVER? click here: bit.ly/41Lxe9r
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Friends. This is happening in Manitoba. More attempts to ban literature, and prevent children from reading important stories. DO NOT STAND FOR IT. Take action. We will not accept banning books. Contact @BrandonMBSD. Write letters. Flood the phone lines. /1
