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“A thoughtful, approachable exploration of a really difficult topic....Sydney Dunlap explores the complex dynamics of families caught in the struggles of addiction with nuance and heart.” —Erin Becker (CRUSHING IT) RACING THE CLOUDS is out now!⁠ northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-pre…

I'm thrilled to share the news that RACING THE CLOUDS has received a starred review in School Library Journal! I'll be at the One Loudoun Barnes & Noble this Saturday from 1-4 PM signing copies of it and IT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY and would love to see DC/MD/VA friends!!

I’m excited for this event at Caprichios Books tomorrow and to present on the panel, “Bridging the Middle: How Tween Literature Can Spur Intergenerational Conversations for Healing and Change” at the MLA/DLA conference. It’s an honor to present with these amazing authors!

Back from a whirlwind trip to the East Coast, presenting at the awesome MLA/DLA Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD, followed by events at two warm, welcoming bookstores: Caprichos Books, Ocean Pines, then Barnes & Noble, One Loudoun. So fun that the conference was at the beach!

Betcha wish you lived near Longview Mall so you could visit the Little Free Library® near the play area where some autographed bks from Texas Library Assn. annual conf. will be during this #lflweek Sydney Dunlap Megan E. Freeman Janet Tashjian Random House Children's Books S&S EducationLibrary Hachette Book Group North Star Editions

★ “Dunlap manages to keep the story breezy while never ignoring the emotional depths of the situation...” —School Library Journal (starred review) RACING THE CLOUDS by Sydney Dunlap is available now! northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-pre…

“...This is a must-read for anyone struggling with an imperfect family who needs a reminder of the courage it takes to seek connection.” —Leah Stecher, author of THE THINGS WE MISS RACING THE CLOUDS by Sydney Dunlap is available now! 🧡 northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-pre…

What an amazing surprise to find my new book listed here among several of my all-time favorite books/authors! This is such an excellent article about an incredibly important topic--kids need to be able to see themselves and their families represented. highlightsfoundation.org/2025/05/16/fac…

Attention booksellers, librarians, and educators. You want to learn more about Simon Kids's Fall releases direct from the authors, including me? Sign up for the Fall 2025 Author Preview live cast, happening on Wednesday, May 28th! simonandschuster.biz/p/Fall-2025-Co… #kidlit #childrensbooks

Up next on the front porch by Sydney Dunlap. Looking forward to meeting Sage! Jolly Fish Press #BookPosse

When the book you are reading mentions another of your favorites you know it’s going to be a good one! Sydney Dunlap B.B. Alston #Amari #RacingtheClouds

Sage is resilient and has found her people (and canine) that help lift the heaviness in her heart due to events on November 21. Family can be complicated! Carey Copeland you will love Sage’s determination to fix what’s broken. Sydney Dunlap Jolly Fish Press #BookPosse

Huge congrats, Thushanthi Ponweera!!

SAVE THE DATE! Gonna be 'round #TomballTX, 6/21, 12-3p? Make plans to attend the Lone Star College - #TomballLibrary's AUTHOR FEST including faves 📚 Jean M. Roberts ~ Author 📚 Sydney Dunlap hal evans & Michael Sirois! #texasbooks #texasauthors #literarytexas #authorfest2025 #hcpltomball

“[A] powerful story about how someone who’s experienced devastation can once more get a hold on love and goodness....[A] new must-read for middle graders.” —Claire Swinarski, WHAT HAPPENED TO RACHEL RILEY? RACING THE CLOUDS by Sydney Dunlap out now! northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-pre…

Looking forward to this sweet story! #bookposse Sydney Dunlap Jolly Fish Press

I’m looking forward to meeting readers and signing copies of It Happened on Saturday and Racing the Clouds on Saturday, June 28 from 1-5 pm at Barnes & Noble Copperfield! Houston peeps, please come say hi if you can!

Teachers, librarians, and parents: In celebration of Juneteenth, I wanted to share this wonderful book by my friend, Tonya Duncan Ellis. This is a beautifully-written, lyrical picture book that joyfully showcases the origins of Houston's Emancipation Park.

Here's an interview (and book giveaway!) featuring Tommy Phillips and his wonderful middle-grade series, The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves! fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotlig…

Out today! My Newsletter features a @sydneydunlap16 pick in One Favorite Book series (hint: it's by Chris "Pre-order SPARK" Baron); review of @susanlynnmeyer's A SKY FULL OF SONG; & more. Subscribe free: tinyurl.com/mtd39u55 #writingcommunity #middlegrade #kidlit #writerscommunity #mglit