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T.L. Simpson

@tlsimpson.bsky.social

Printz Honor Book author of COPE FIELD. Also STRONG LIKE YOU and ACCELERANT (forthcoming). Rep'd by Shari Maurer. www.tlsimpson.net

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If you're nearby, see me this weekend at YANovCon
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Feb. 28, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. β€” Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) at the Belmont Library, Belmont, California. Free half-day YA author event with panels, workshops and signings.

27.02.2026 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cope Field is a Printz Honor Book Let's freak out together

Latest newsletter dropped πŸŽ‰

28.01.2026 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are absolutely thrilled that COPE FIELD is a 2026 Printz Honor Book! Huge congratulations to author @tlsimpson.bsky.social and thanks to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! ❀️

26.01.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ALA Youth Media Awards Are Here: Meet the Latest Award-Winning Books for Young Readers Here are the 2026 Youth Media Award winners and honorees, highlighting the best of the best in youth literature.

Book Riot write-up on today's ALA Youth Media Awards, including my book COPE FIELD!

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Thank you. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

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Thank yous to my agent @sharimaurer.bsky.social and my publisher, editor, every reader, every librarian and teacher and to my family.

26.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.

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Nancy undefeated.

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oops i have ADHD A different kinda newsletter today

Check out the new newsletter, wherein I talk about officially knowing the thing a lotta people have probably already figured out and how that heals the little baby travis inside all of us

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What to Get Your Favorite Writer for Christmas - Right Touch Editing Holiday shopping for the writer in your life? These essential books on style, structure, and craft make perfect holiday gifts for creators of every kind.

Absolutely thrilled to see β€œThe Conscious Style Guide” in Right Touch Editing’s holiday 🎁 guide. Thank you, @imaginedworlds.bsky.social, for shining a light on my work.

#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com πŸŽ„

11.12.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good mail day today ☺️

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Holiday hoorays It’s been a pretty crazy few months.

Newsletter dropped!

17.12.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Best of 2025 | Kirkus Reviews
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Cope Field is one of Kirkus Reviews' top 100 YA books of 2025.

COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!

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Hit send on the next round of ACCELERANT edits this morning. This might be the most complicated and complex book I've written in my life. Can't wait to be able to share it with all of y'all.

14.11.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says β€œmany don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.

"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."

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Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen In conversation with T.L. Simpson

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

10.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen In conversation with T.L. Simpson

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

10.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says β€œmany don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.

"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."

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Word by Word: Andy Davidson In conversation with T.L. Simpson

Sat down to chat with Andy Davidson author of IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE HOLLOW KIND and THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTER about craft, social media, horror and more. Check it out and give me a follow if you like this kind of thing!

21.10.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh, hey. STRONG LIKE YOU is an Arkansas Gem.
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Amazing and awesome. So honored to be selected.

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Word by Word: Markelle Grabo In conversation with T.L. Simpson

It's been a minute, but I'm back with more author chats. Scope this one if you like cozy fantasy. In conversation with Markelle Grabo, author of Call Forth a Fox.

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Word by Word: Jeff Wooten In conversation with T.L. Simpson

Sat down with Jeff Wooten for the latest edition of Word By Word. We talk a little craft, a little bit about debut year. I forgot to ask him why he's so scared to fight me in the Barnes & Noble parking lot.

08.09.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

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Word by Word: Tatiana-Schlote-Bonne In conversation with T.L. Simpson

Sat down with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne to chat book marketing and more. Plus, I finally realized my longterm dream of having a fake magic card made using my book cover.

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I’m glad this typo happened

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