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
When schools use generative AI to create flyers, logos and art deco, they are telling their art students that their work does not and will not matter. They are making it clear that the arts, which are already hard to make a career out of, is now even more fruitless. Educators should know better.
I finally got around to writing about my time at #PLA2026 in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, you gave me hope
...and not just because I signed a lot of books
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COVER REVEAL for my third book — ACCELERANT!
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Accelerant by T. L. Simpson | The Nerd Daily
We are delighted to be revealing the cover for Accelerant by T. L. Simpson, which is set against the backdrop of wildfires plaguing rural Missouri, and follows two brothers reunited after their family...
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PLA was an incredible time. I signed a ton of books, got a ton of free goodies, ate some great food, explored a little bit of Minneapolis. Write up to come on my Substack soon!
Newsletter drop -- things are really picking up.
There and back again
An author's tale
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COPE FIELD IS A FOREWARD INDIES FINALIST! It's been amazing to see this novel find its readers and continue getting recognition.
If you're nearby, see me this weekend at YANovCon ------ Feb. 28, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) at the Belmont Library, Belmont, California. Free half-day YA author event with panels, workshops and signings.
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! ❤️
T.L. Simpson@tlsimpson.bsky.social · 7mo agoMy 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.
Book Riot write-up on today's ALA Youth Media Awards, including my book COPE FIELD!
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.
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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.
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 substack.com/home/post/p-...
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A different kinda newsletter today
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Absolutely thrilled to see “The 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 🎄
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.
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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!
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.
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."
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 “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…
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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!
Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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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!
Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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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."
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 “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…
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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!
Word by Word: Andy Davidson
In conversation with T.L. Simpson
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Amazing and awesome. So honored to be selected.
Flux Books@fluxbooks.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe are honored that STRONG LIKE YOU by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is the 2026 Teen All Iowa Read! Thanks to the State Library of Iowa for selecting Simpson's thrilling YA debut. 🧡 statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
