Sara Fujimura

Couldn't make it out today? No worries. Markelle and I left behind a few signed copies of our books. Enjoy! A big thanks to Kay, Sara, and the whole B&N Old Orchard crew for taking such good care of us today. You're the best! 🫶

#books #reading #yabooks #authors #skokie

Hey, Chicago Book Dragons, have you been out to B&N Old Orchard's new location yet? It was hopping today. So many teen and younger readers about! It makes my ❤️ happy. It was fun to sign with YA fantasy author Markelle Grabo (and her adorable fox).

#books #yabooks #reading #authorlife #skokie

Me too! Plus, I'm bringing Japanese candy and goodie bags.

See you tomorrow, Skokie Book Dragons! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

#booksignings #authorpreneur #readers #books

Happy Anniversary Lil Book! You launched 2 weeks before the US went into lockdown in 2020 (1 out of 10, highly DON'T recommend), but you've gone on to do some amazing things. I can't wait to see where we go next. Netflix...cough cough...Hulu? I'm open for another on-the-ice romance adaptation.

We enjoyed a tea party/taste test together. Stay tuned for a future post about our thoughts and ranking. Itadakimasu!

#ひな祭り#hinamatsuri #girlsday #mixedasianfam #japanesefood

It's Hinamatsuri! 3/3 is Girls' Day or Dolls Day in #Japan. A time to celebrate the health, happiness & prosperity for girls. Because we are both foodies & I work PT in a Jpn sweet shop, I bought this special goodie bag for my daughter.

#ひな祭り#hinamatsuri #girlsday #mixedasianfam #japanesefood

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Let's start Spring Break early!
I'll be signing this
Sat. 3/7 from 12-3 pm
at the new
B&N Old Orchard store
in Skokie, IL.
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#springbreak2026 #reading #yabooks #authorlife #booksigning

I might be out tomorrow, but there will still be tons of great books and authors at the event. Go visit them, have a pint, and enjoy life in analog for a bit.

Catch you (and not a virus) on the flip side, Dearest Gentle Readers.

I am so bummed to miss tomorrow's (2/28) Books & Brews event at Brother Chimp Brewery in St. Charles. I have caught some kind of bug. And though I love to share with readers, you don't want this. 🤒

#readers #authors #occupationalhazards

Especially when I tried to turn the page for more notes, disturbed her nap, and she nipped me. 😒

Related: Author friend, you don't have to write romance to enjoy the benefits of @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social 's collective genius. You can join us.

#amwriting #caturday #storytelling #Chicagoland #writer

Don't let my cat's apathy fool you. I took 6 pages of notes during today's @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social workshop on #screenwriting with @audreywilsonauthor.bsky.social. My brain right now...🤯. I've been studying screenwriting off & on for a while now. This was a great kick in the pants. #writer

I was walking along Lake Michigan yesterday with Hubby when we stumbled across...Sparkle Shark! 🦈

#lakemichigan #northwesternuniversity #sparkleshark #shark #authorlife

A Complete Guide to the Japanese Sleep System When you walk into a Japanese bedroom, there’s a good chance there won’t be a bed in sight. At least not in the western sense of the word. The Japanese have maintained a unique, minimalist approach to...

I've been going to #Japan for 30 yrs & always sleep on futon while I'm there. I was today years old when I learned that the layers actually have different names under the broader term. Time to fix that in my current WIP.
#writer #writing

Here's the answer: jlifeinternational.com/blogs/news/a...

I went to the @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social in Oak Park last night for an @scbwi.bsky.social IL event. I didn't know they had my books on their shelves. 🥹 Thank you, Jamie and Team Dandelion, for championing Chicagoland authors. We appreciate you.🫶

#indiebookshop #oakpark #books #sweetromance

Ice Dancers Wow Fans with Unbelievable Wardrobe Malfunction Save at 2026 Milan Olympics Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier pulled off an unbelievable wardrobe malfunction save at the 2026 Milan Olympics. The pair now sit in the the bronze position in rhythm dance.

Canadian ice dancers Gilles & Poirier were almost penalized because of one of these rules. No part of your costume may hit the ice at any time.

#Olympics #icedancing

people.com/ice-dancers-...

4 Rules You Probably Didn’t Know About Olympic Skaters’ Outfits Athletes are penalized for breaking them.

the very last minute? The awesome Courtney Milan, who blurbed my book, pointed out that Olivia's original costume would have gotten her docked points for being too revealing.

But why? This article from SELF explains how #skating costumes are strictly judged. #Olympics

www.self.com/story/rules-...

Are you as obsessed with the #figureskating & #icedancing at the #WinterOlympics as I am? Many of the costumes are gorgeous works of art. Madison Chock's designs for her pair, along w other skaters, are particularly amazing.

Did you know that I had to change Olivia's skating costume in ERWS at

Every Reason We Shouldn't Every Reason We Shouldn't by Sara Fujimura is a charming multicultural romance perfect for the many fans of Jenny Han and Rainbow Rowell.Warning: Contains fa...

If this is your vibe too & you ❤️ #YAbooks w a sweet romance, I hope you'll check out my book EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T (Tor Teen) read by the fantastic Caitlin Kelly. Also available in paperback/eBook.

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

#winterolympics #WinterOlympics2026 #audiobook #FigureSkating

The 2026 #WinterOlympics start tonight! What's your favorite winter sport to watch? To nobody's surprise, #figureskating is my fav sport, but I will also be glued to the TV for short track #speedskating & #icedancing. We are a house divided. I cheer for Team USA, while Hubs cheers for Team Japan.

They had some great ?s about my creative process, if my books are being made into movies/TV (can someone make that happen?), and why my characters have the backgrounds they do. Kudos to super librarian Misty Carter for having me back for a 2nd year to talk to her students. It's always so much fun! 🫶

It's World Read Aloud Day! Did you know that we're not just reading to little kids today? I read to multiple classrooms of 9th/10th grade students at Foster High School in Richmond, TX. Since the #Olympics start on Friday, I read from EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN’T.
@litworld.bsky.social #WRAD #literacy

A big thanks to the Oak Lawn Park District for having me do my bento-making workshop with their special recreation participants. We had a lot of fun together making bento for their loved ones. Kudos to Jacqueline for making it all happen. She's the best! Food is love. 🍱🫶
#bentobox #autism #foodies

Thank you! ❄️⛸️🥰

Every Reason We Shouldn't Every Reason We Shouldn't by Sara Fujimura is a charming multicultural romance perfect for the many fans of Jenny Han and Rainbow Rowell.Warning: Contains fa...

Want to listen to the talented @caitlinkellyvo.bsky.social bring EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T to life while you shovel snow? You can find distributors here, but also know that some libraries carry it.

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

@macmillanaudio.bsky.social #audiobooks #snowday #WinterOlympics

A wintry mix: 12 reading recommendations to get you through the storm If you're hunkering down ahead of the big storm, we want to make sure you're prepared. Yes, with batteries, flashlights, and toilet paper, but — perhaps most importantly — with good reading material.

Hey, @npr.org, thank you for giving EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T (@torbooks.bsky.social) a shout-out. It made my day. This one goes out to all the 1-in-a-million teens dreaming of competing at the #WinterOlympics --like Olivia (figure skater) & Jonah (speed skater).

#books
www.npr.org/2026/01/24/n...

I'm hoping to make this event. It looks like so much fun! #Writers #kidlit #yabooks

A big thank you to super librarian Kat and the Glenview Public Library (IL) writing community for having me speak tonight. I look forward to seeing you at IL bookish events with *your* book (trad or indie!) in the future.

#writingcommunituly #library #authorpreneur #tradauthor #indieauthor

Congratulations!