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Writes books for young, curious minds. Repped by Naomi Davis, Bookends Literary The Ghost Queen is a JLG Selection : 11 Feb, 2025 https://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/
Want to get serious about writing? It's not too late to sign-up for the @swicpics Surrey International Writers' Conference Oct 23-25, 2026 with masterclasses on Oct 21 & 22! Check out all the FANTASTIC sessions! And if you're already attending, come on over and say hi! #thisdaywewrite #swic2026
PROJECT BOLLYWOOD is now available in #noahtext ! Thank you @orcabook for adapting my book and many other hi-lo novels into this specialized format to support readers at all levels! #canlit #kidlit #reluctantreaders #bollywood
Fun times at the Guildford Branch @surreylibraries @wordvancouver with awesome Grades 4-6 who asked excellent questions! Thanks @surreycarescommunityfoundation @bcartscouncil @yeseniaricardo @nishbonnie. NOT MYSELF TODAY @orcabook is available now! #empathy #friendship #freakyfriday #mgfiction
Thank you @surreylibraries @wordvancouver @surreycarescommunityfoundation and @bcartscouncil but especially @yeseniaricardo and @nishbonnie for a fun #booktalk for NOT MYSELF TODAY @orcabook to over a hundred 4-6th graders at the Guildford Library! #empathy #friendship #freakyfriday #mgfiction
Want to get serious about writing? It's not too late to sign-up for the @swicpics Surrey International Writers' Conference Oct 23-25, 2026 with masterclasses on Oct 21 & 22! Check out all the FANTASTIC sessions! And if you're already attending, come on over and say hi! #thisdaywewrite #swic2026
A spooky behind-the-scenes chat on Vikram Vanishes with illustrator Damini Gupta. Mystery, inspiration, and creative process. Watch here youtu.be/_8iMfKNY5s0 AVAILABLE 19 JAN, 2027 #MiddleGrade #KidLit #SpookyReads #SupernaturalThriller #AuthorInterview #BehindTheScenes #CanLit #MGBooks
Vikram Vanishes Author and Illustrator Interview (Thriller for MG readers who love scary stories!)
Go behind the scenes of Vikram Vanishes in this author and illustrator interview with me (Mahtab Narsimhan) and Damini Gupta. In this conversation, we share the inspiration behind the book, our…
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#ICYMI this fun book launch for NOT MYSELF TODAY @orcabook and hosted by @martychanwriter, you can still catch it. Link in bio! youtu.be/kcZ0i-FOaHs #FreakyFriday #bodyswitch #classdifference #funny #hi-lo #canlit #middlegradebooks #southasia #immigrationstories #empathy #friendship
Not Myself Today Virtual Book Launch (A Freaky Friday Novel with a South Asian Twist)
Spoiled eighth-grader Riya Khatau hates her new public school. Her classmates have bad hair, no style and aren't well-off like her other friends. But she was kicked out of her private school, so…
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New and upcoming releases by these Canadian creators!!❤️🇨🇦📚 @parentclub.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @karenautio.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social @heathercamlot.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @oksanna.bsky.social mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social
📚👍🏼Discover these new #kidlit books! Creators include (+ Me thanks to @orcabook.bsky.social !) @parentclub.bsky.social @karenautio.bsky.social @Reganmacaulay @heathercamlot.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @oksanna.bsky.social @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social
Body-swap vibes! Online launch for Not Myself Today @orcabook.bsky.social with me (host: @MartyChan.bsky.social). Sep 24, 2026 • 1 PM ET • For grades 4–6 + educators + kidlit folks. RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/not-myself... Thanks Writers Union of Canada & Canada Council! #booklaunch #middlegrade
Body-swap vibes! Online launch for Not Myself Today @orcabook.bsky.social with me (host: @MartyChan.bsky.social). Sep 24, 2026 • 1 PM ET • For grades 4–6 + educators + kidlit folks. RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/not-myself... Thanks Writers Union of Canada & Canada Council! #booklaunch #middlegrade
It's pub day for NOT MYSELF TODAY @orcabook "This accessible story of compassion and found friendship resonates, making it a strong choice for all middle grade collections." ~ School Library Journal #middlegrade #bodyswap #bookbirthday #friendship #freakyfriday
Thanks for your kind words, Timothy! Loved your reading this morning. Montgomery Schnauzer PI is such a fab series. Check out today's author readings at FictionFest.ca
Timothy Forner@timothyforner.com · 4mo agoI'm on a panel with 2 icons of #Canadian #kidlit. Was there some mistake? Hooked on Books: What Kinds of Stories Turn Kids into Lifelong Readers? June 25, Noon EDT / 9 am PDT FREE! register at FictionFest.ca @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @jessicavitalis.bsky.social @nptwrites.bsky.social
I’m doing #FictionFest this year! It’s like a great big online book fair celebrating #Canadian fiction #books and authors. Check it out today and find yourself a new favourite read! 🍁📚 #CanLit #CanKidLit #CanCon #ReadCanadian ➡️ FictionFest.ca
I am so freaking *excited*. We have so. many. award winners. We have debut authors. We have authors with books that have been translated into other languages. We have indie authors. We have tradpub authors. We have musicians & radio hosts & research scientists & teachers & cartoonists & more!
Heads up, I'll be taking part in Canada Fiction Fest (running June 21 -> July 4). I'm part of two events: Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction: From Dystopian Futures to Outer Space (June 22), and Literary Fiction Author Readings (July 3). Follow @canadafictionfest.bsky.social for more info.
Our #FictionFest live sessions kick off on June 21st at 12:00pm EDT with a panel discussion on #Romance as a genre! Register now and we'll send you an email reminder so you don't miss it: FictionFest.ca/events Live sessions are FREE and online so anyone in the world can attend! #ReaderSky #BookSky
Our first set of live author readings for #FictionFest will be June 21st at 1:30pm EDT and will feature our #mystery authors! 🕵️🔎 Live sessions are FREE and online so anyone in the world can attend! Register now at: FictionFest.ca/events #ReaderSky #BookSky
Join me and other panelists in a discussion on exploring the unknown in #science #fiction as part of the @canadafictionfest.bsky.social! It will be held on June 22nd at 7:30pm EDT!
Also on June 21st, a mixed-genre panel discussion on the inspiration behind the books! And did we mention that all our live sessions are FREE and online so anyone in the world can attend? Register now at: FictionFest.ca/events #ReaderSky #BookSky #CanCon
Something BIG is happening, and I’m involved! Check out the virtual #BookFair featuring #Canadian authors from all across the country at FictionFest.ca! 🍁🦫📚
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Riya just wants her life back. The universe said: lol, no! Not Myself Today coming from @orcabook 18 Aug, 2026. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #NotMyselfToday #UpcomingBook #StarWarsDay #Bookstagram
The magic of your book is real. But it needs to be visible. List it where parents, teachers, and librarians actually go to discover books for children. KIDSWRD.com
Something BIG is coming! Canada Fiction Fest is a brand-new #CanLit showcase featuring books and authors from across the country! Sign up now to get notified when the event launches. And if you're an author who wants to participate check out our Author FAQ to find out how! #booksky ➡️ fictionfest.ca
Thrilled to be presenting @the_fold 2026 Festival of Literary Diversity takes place from April 26 to May 3. I'll be talking about GHOST QUEEN @orcabook ! “An entertaining ghostly romp that will draw in reluctant readers.” – Kirkus Reviews Thanks @the_fold @jaelrichardson team for inviting me!
readingwithyourkids.com/this-ten-yea... Huge thanks to Jed Doherty, host of the wonderful Reading With Your Kids Podcast for a fun conversation about HAUNTED, digging into why kids love scary stories and how they can help young readers build courage, empathy, and real‑world coping skills.
Guess who just discovered starter packs and saw a great opportunity to make one for all the guests we've had on the show! The list is ongoing as we have the time to search through our guest list and then see if they are on bluesky! Give us a shoutout if we've missed someone. go.bsky.app/Kq2bQfA
Sometimes the best way to see yourself is through someone else's eyes! Available 18 Aug, 2026 from @orcabook #coverreveal⭐️ #newbook #booksbooksbooks #bodyswitch #empathy #freakyfriday #hilo #funny #classdifference #middlegradebooks #mglit #canlit #reluctantreaders
