Two hooded figures with lamps approach a moonlit, isolated cottage. A woman answers the door. We have come for the child, says the hooded figure So soon? she asks It is time, says the hooded figure. The woman is distraught. We should never have got him a library card! What is done cannot be undone, says the hooded figure We couldn’t see the harm! We just wanted him to enjoy reading! For most, it ends there, says the hooded figure, turning away and walking into the wilderness Oh lord, What have I done! says the woman, the child walks past her and out into the darkness with them. Do not cry mother. I am a writer now.

my latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett

A reread to prep for book two:

EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett

I’ve only listened to about 30 min so far but it immediately hooked me!! I’m so excited for my commute home to keep listening!

KING OF THE NEUROVERSE by Idris Goodwin

Current read:

KING OF THE NEUROVERSE by Idris Goodwin

cover for The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau - a hairy yeti in scarf and beanie and tutu leaps across the stage, while unicorns look up with varying degrees of horror and amazement

cover for Medusa's Pet Rock by Steph Lau child Medusa smiles while holding a pet rock. Her snake are wiggling all over the place. In the background, two Greek meander patterns for decorative elements.

a frog and a girl glare at each other, because they've arrived at the bus stop wearing the same pink ruffly dress.

busy summer scene of dogs at the pool

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Steph Lau, an author-illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. I like eating ice cream, drawing butts, and stories with misfits and mischief.

Agent Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.stephlaubooks.com

(S)KIN by Ibi Zoboi

Current read:

(S)KIN by Ibi Zoboi

Special free stickers! I’ll be handing these sweeties out tomorrow for the low price of “Let’s get amped about my debut picture book, No Room For Birds (coming summer 2027).”

I’ll be selling zines, washi tape, prints, and pins, too.

That’s exactly what my friend said 😭😭😭

OUR WIVES UNDER THE SEA by Julia Armfield

Current read:

OUR WIVES UNDER THE SEA by Julia Armfield

SNOWGLOBE by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Currently reading:

SNOWGLOBE by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

a sad looking child Medusa holds a hamster cage which contains a stonified hamster, flipped upside down. Her shadow is a sinewy, creepy version of her with evil snake hair, and there is a wiggly red/black text treatment of the word MONSTROUS in the background. Steph Lau author-illustrator www.stephlaubooks.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Steph, an author-illustrator of picture books & graphic novels. My 2nd PB, Medusa's Pet Rock, comes out 9/22/26 from @harpercollins.bsky.social. I like:

🐍stories w/ misfits & mischief
🍨ice cream
🦄anything silly

www.stephlaubooks.com
Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social

And I read a couple of very cool picture books!

CASSANDRA IN REVERSE by Holly Smale

FUNNY STORY by Emily Henry

THE EVERLASTING by Alix E Harris

NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH by Cassandra Khaw

THE ISLANDS OF ELSEWHERE by Heather Fawcett

RIOT BABY by Tochi Onyebuchi

My March reads:

I’m now CLOSED to unsolicited queries. I’ll be reviewing everything already in my queue and will hope to reopen again soon.

On April 1 I will be closing to queries for at least a couple of weeks just to catch up on what is already in my queue. If you’re hoping to send something feel free to get it in before Wednesday!

FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros

Current read: FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros

Re: #Querying: I do not accept AI generated material. It is an automatic pass. Please don’t send this work to me.

FUNNY STORY by Emily Henry

Currently reading: FUNNY STORY by Emily Henry

Get your bids in today!! There are so many incredible items!!

CASSANDRA IN REVERSE by Holly Smale

Current read: CASSANDRA IN REVERSE by Holly Smale

RIOT BABY by Tochi Onyebuchi

Current read: RIOT BABY by Tochi Onyebuchi

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 URGENT ACTION ON BOOK BAN LEGISLATION FOR IDAHO. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

Please read the full thread.

Legislators have proposed yet another bill that would undermine the purpose of libraries statewide, and it would not only eschew the Miller Test, it'd create TWO CLASSES of access.

I did! It was great!

Critique Package from Agent Alexandra Levick Auction item 'Critique Package from Agent Alexandra Levick' hosted online at 32auctions.

Bidding is open!

I’m doing a query and first 5 pages critique!

feel free to bid here:

www.32auctions.com/organization...

THE ISLANDS OF ELSEWHERE by Heather Fawcett

Current read: THE ISLANDS OF ELSEWHERE by Heather Fawcett

Yes!!! I’m almost done already and I really only listen while getting ready for the day!

NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH by Cassandra Khaw

Current read: NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH by Cassandra Khaw

Critique Package from Agent Alexandra Levick Auction item 'Critique Package from Agent Alexandra Levick' hosted online at 32auctions.

Bidding is open!

I’m doing a query and first 5 pages critique!

feel free to bid here:

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Again this is just some context as to why I am providing such specifics around my TWs. I understand it’s unusual but I do appreciate when people send them.