Lily Berlin Dodd

Written by Rachel Strolle

Lily Berlin Dodd is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling-author of the AERIMANDER CHRONICLES. Lily's debut novel, THE LAST EMBER (Aerimander Chronicles Book 1), received starred reviews from KIRKUS, BOOKLIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, and SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL. It was a Kids' Indie Next pick, a Kirkus Best Book of 2025, a New York Public Library Best Book of 2025, and a Junior Library Guild Selection. THE FIRST FLAME (Aerimander Chronicles Book 2) will be published on November 17, 2026. When not writing, Lily works as a program coordinator for Writers and Artists Across the Country, a nonprofit that sends children's authors and illustrators to present at under-resourced schools all over the United States. Lily lives in Brooklyn with her friends.

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Fierce Friday
Nov 13
Fierce Friday

Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors!

This event requires a free ticket for capacity reasons, which will go live here on Sunday, November 1 at 12pm ET https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yallfest-fierce-friday-tickets-2003890079170?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adalyn Grace
Stephanie Garber
Mary E Pearson
Page Powars
H.D. Hunter
Melissa de la Cruz
Tricia Levenseller
Amanda Foody
C L Herman
Kelly Quindlen
Lily Dodd

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Would You Rather Battle a Supervillain Chicken for a Day or Work for a Grumpy Squid for a Week?
Nov 14
Would You Rather Battle a Supervillain Chicken for a Day or Work for a Grumpy Squid for a Week?

And Other Important Middle Grade Questions

Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.

With Brandon Mull, Gail Carson Levine, Lily Berlin Dodd, Rajani LaRocca, and Camryn Garrett

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Signing—Lily Berlin Dodd
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Middle Grade Monopoly
Nov 14
Middle Grade Monopoly

An Interactive Game Where YOU Ask the Questions

Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.

With Brandon Mull, Gail Carson Levine, Lily Berlin Dodd, H D Hunter, and Julian Winters

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