Belonging, Weaponized: What My YA Horror Says About Cult Culture And why teens are particulary vulnerable

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WHO'S ALL GOING (TO DIE?) by Lisa Springer, in conversation with Jordyn Taylor | Astoria Bookshop Books of all kinds for readers of all ages, located in central Astoria, Queens. Established 2013.

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NYC friends! 🗽 My sophomore YA horror Who’s All Going (to Die)? launches Thu, Sept 18 – 7pm @ Astoria Bookshop 📚💀 RSVP on their Events page. I’ll be in conversation with Jordyn Taylor talking horror, creepy cult energy and luxe resorts. Would love to see you there!! 👀

Why Horror Books Make Great Beach Reads Yes, really.

My latest newsletter is out!!
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✨ Absolutely thrilled to see this Booklist review! 🖤 A sharp take on class, influencers, and the wellness industry? YES! So grateful they saw what I was going for and enjoyed the ride.
The book comes out September 16! Pre-order now wherever you get your books.
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Cover of THE OTHER SIDE OF IMANI by Lisa Springer. Title of story is written over a twisted tape measure that divides the cover diagonally. The top left features a black girl in boldly patterned clothing surrounded by social media icons. The bottom left features the same black girl wearing rhinestone studded jeans and holding a sketchbook close to her body.

In THE OTHER SIDE OF IMANI by @lisaspringer.bsky.social, fashion-obsessed Imani is accused of plagiarism when her designs for a contest are stolen. Devastated & w/a scholarship at stake, she creates a secret social media alter ego to take down the perpetrator. #MGLit (1/2)
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It's #NewBookTuesday! We can't wait to dive into these new books by @lauraparnum.bsky.social, @lisaspringer.bsky.social, and Ava Reid 📚

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📚✨ Release day is here!! The Other Side of Imani is officially out in the world! I’m so thrilled readers will finally get to meet Imani. Huge thanks to Ana Latese for the stunning cover art and to Tyla Collier for bringing Imani’s voice to life in the audiobook. Let the journey begin! 💛🌍

Wonderful!!

✨ Thrilled to share that The Other Side of Imani is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! 🎉
Huge thanks to Junior Library Guild for this incredible honor. This means Imani’s story will now reach even more readers through libraries, and I couldn’t be more grateful. 💜📚 #JLGSelection

If you’ve been waiting for a YA Horror about an island vacation gone wrong…Who’s All Going (to Die) is now available to request on NetGalley.
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Treat your shelf and preorder WHO'S ALL GOING (TO DIE)? by @lisaspringer.bsky.social

Out on September 16 from Delacorte Press!

It’s ✨COVER REVEAL✨ day!!!
My YA Horror comes out on 16 September 2025 with Delacorte Press!
Please add Who’s All Going (to Die)? to your TBR and pre-order if you can!

I love his covers. Can't wait!!

Round one copy edits on my YA horror are done!!! Taking a breather now. 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

Thank you!

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Thank you!!

✨COVER REVEAL✨! Introducing THE OTHER SIDE OF IMANI, coming July 29, 2025.
A story about finding your voice alongside your real self. Thank you to the team at HarperCollins and illustrator Ana Latese for this beautiful cover.
In stores July 29, 2025

Currently working on my author newsletter. Sharing some *cover* news this week!!

Thank you so much for reading!!

Mermaids sound dreamy 💗 I'm brainstorming my next YA horror.

It will come together!!

I want to engage with writers on here but my social media time is limited. I should probably be writing 🤣. What's everyone working on? #WritingCommunity

Drafting my first ever author note for my MG debut that comes out this July. Can't wait for kids to read this book. #Books

Looking forward to 2025 and being kinder to myself! Find the good things!! Wishing you all good health and joy!

If you're interested in a free bookmark and bookplate for my book There's No Way I'd Die First, sign up for my holiday giveaway!
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Just posted my end of year author newsletter. Looking forward to some fun updates in 2025.
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Hi, would love to be added

Edits on my next YA horror are DONE! Whew! Queueing up holiday movies and books 📚
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