Next week, at the San Diego Comic Con, I’ll be appearing on two panels: “Will Eisner’s New York” and “Harvey Pekar’s American Splendor at 50.” For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/heres-my-202... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social @pkuper.bsky.social @carlgropper.bsky.social @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social

My graphic novel “The Day I Became a Potato Pancake” has been selected as a #PJLibrary title & it’s also the recipient of the Grinspoon Jewish Story Award. This means that this book has been selected for use in PJ Library’s fall 2026 lineup. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/potato-panca...

My most recent “96 Facts” book, "96 Facts About FIFA," was featured in this Publishers Weekly article called "World Cup 2026: Soccer-Themed Books for Young Readers." To read it, click HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... #amwriting #nonfiction #soccer #FIFAWorldCup #FIFA #worldcup #WorldCup2026

Today is “626 Day,” an annual fan-fueled holiday in honor of Disney’s Stitch, aka “Experiment 626.” Over the past four years, I’ve written several Stitch children’s books for Scholastic. 3 of them are on sale now. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-626-da... #626day #stitch #lilo #liloandstitch

I wrote the text for “The National Parks Coloring Book,” which comes out in Jan '27. It was illustrated by Amy Grimes & Lucy Rose. And from now until Fri June 26th, people who preorder the book via Barnes & Noble can get 25% off. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/national-par... #nature #wildlife

"96 Facts About FIFA" is out NOW. Written by me, illustrated by #RisaRodil. Packed with fun facts about iconic soccer players. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... #soccer #Pele #LionelMessi #CristianoRonaldo #KylianMbappe #MiaHamm #MartaVieiradaSilva @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Out NOW from Penguin Random House: An Avengers Little Golden Book called “Day of Doom.” Written by me, illustrated by Dan Schoening. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-avengers... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #marvel #avengers

"96 Facts About Taylor and Travis" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts #amwriting

Recently, I appeared on the Collectors Confessions YouTube channel, where hosts Chad Farley and Brian VanNostrand interviewed me about my writing career. For more info (including a link to the interview), check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/collectors-c... #collectorsconfessions

Out on May 5th from Penguin Random House: An Avengers Little Golden Book called “Day of Doom.” Written by me, illustrated by Dan Schoening. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/captain-amer... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #marvel #avengers

Out on April 21st from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Taylor and Travis." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-taylor-t... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts

Earlier this month, I was a panelist on the Will Eisner Week “Comics vs. the Fascists" panel. If you missed the panel when it was live, now you can watch it HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/now-you-can-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social @deanhaspiel.bsky.social @klg19.bsky.social @carlgropper.bsky.social

At 7pm EST today, Tues March 3, 2026, I’ll be appearing on an online panel discussion called ”The Comics vs the Fascists – A Will Eisner Week 2026 Event.” The event is FREE, but you have to register. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social #willeisnerweek

Today two of my books came out from Penguin Random House. One of those books is “96 Facts About Formula One.” The other one is “96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift,” which is the Spanish-language edition of my bestselling book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift.” More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-...

Out on Tues March 3rd from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Formula One." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-formula-... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #formulaone #formula1 #childrensbooks #f1

The mysterious artist 'Elise Taggart' left these poems behind before The Fall... www.nextplayergames.com/sod Text by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #poetry #indiedev

"96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift," the Spanish-language edition of my book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift,” comes out on March 3. It was translated into Spanish by Ariela Rudy Zaltzman & illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-datos-sob... #taylorswift

Before they came we thought they'd be friendly. We were wrong... www.nextplayergames.com/sod Story by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #indiedev

Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #indiedev

Which faction will you align with? The Caretakers, keepers of all things natural. The Fused, cyborgs who embrace technology. Age of Legend, creators of monstrous creatures. And more! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #GameDev #UE #UE5 #indiedev

Too much freedom in game systems creates instability. In Shadows of Dawn we let players choose their paths freely: speed, damage, stealth, regen, etc. To avoid degenerate playstyles, we preemptively build the most extreme combinations we can imagine to test them before we ship.

Behind-the-scenes footage, setting up the Gleam power generator in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopment #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

What really makes a person human? Explore this question in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

Join the Shadows of Dawn Community Play the FREE Mini Game www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

Ever wonder what you need to get started as a level designer? Here's what our lead designer Tim recommends. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam

Check out Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi