It’s “Learn” with a “G.”
• Biracial Chinese American author
• 2026 #pbparty Finalist
• 2025 #pbparty HM
• 2025 #50preciouswords HM
• 2025 #springflingkidlit HM
• 2025 #roundtablementor
• #scbwi #12x12challenge
Tiffanie Leung Abbott
This year’s PB Party finalists are a group of truly talented creators. I’m honored to be among them.
It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER
Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor some holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen catastrophes, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS.
#RoundTableMentor #PB
Tilly wants both sides of her mixed-race family to be happy. When they meet, she doesn’t know whether to wear a qipao or spring dress, eat pancakes or dim sum. Seeing both parts of her family together, Tilly learns she doesn’t need to choose because this is her whole family. #RoundTableMentor #PB
EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS x I AM GOLDEN
I don’t look like Mom or Dad or anyone in my family. I feel so different from them. In the mirror, all I see is me, but maybe that’s all I need to be.
I LOOK LIKE ME is a lyrical celebration of self love and mixed-race heritage.
#RoundTableMentor #PB #UN
Still reeling from the news that I’m a #pbparty finalist this year!
So grateful that “Olivia Huang and Luna Park are Not the Same Person” was well received! Very appreciative to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and @sylviaichen.bsky.social and the other judges for putting on this amazing contest!
My writing lately has taken a different direction that has led me to start a small business where kids (and adults) can learn about America’s national parks through monthly letters, activities, stickers, and postcards. Check it out to get your first letter in 2026! #writing #kidseducation #travel
THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU x DO MOMMIES EVER SLEEP?
The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and won’t let anything stop them from making her feel better.
#DVPit #PB #Asian
I CAN BE ALL THREE X SEOUL FOOD
The two halves of Tilly’s mixed-race family are meeting, but will she eat pancakes or dim sum? Wear a qipao or her spring dress? When the guest of honor arrives, she doesn’t need to choose—only with both halves can she introduce OUR WHOLE FAMILY. #DVPit #PB #Asian
A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER
Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor a plate of holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen mishaps, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS.
#DVPit #PB #Asian #WOC
Love this time of year with so many Kidlit writing contests going on! Glad I was able to enter #PBParty for the second time. Best of luck to all who submitted their stories! And many thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and @sylviaichen.bsky.social and all of the amazing judges!
Check out the 55 PBParty 2025 finalists & Illustration Showcase out of over 1000 entries. Comments are only for agents, editors & ADs.
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Whew! I so so enjoyed reading all of the #PBParty entries 🎉The finalists this year are seriously talented. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every story.
Agents and editors can still request through end of May:
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
