how are people already throwing spooky-themed parties

This case gets worse and worse. It’s the most bone chilling thing. She recognizes one of the rapists as a neighbor shes had regular repeated interactions with over the years. Insane. Men are not okay. bbc.com/news/articles/…

1.5 weeks until my book is out!!!😳 If you’d like to help me with a little pub day thing, DM me or comment below🤭🫶

We are gearing up for our next session, and this one will be focused on exploring gender stereotypes and performance anxiety in chess. Our lecturer will be Kyla is reading VALLEY VÉRlFlED ✨ author of “May the best player win”. We invite all girls to attend. DM for more info!

An honor to be interviewed by OutGeek x Women in Tech about how I balance my author life with my full-time tech job! Give it a read here: linkedin.com/pulse/meet-wom… 😊✨

this lil mushroom head’s 3rd book comes out in one week :)

My book is being sold by US Chess and you get a 20% discount 🎉🎉🎉 uscfsales.com/may-the-best-p…

Finally changed my twitter profile pic after 4 years :)) 🍄

Third book coming in 🖐️ days :)

I started writing this book in 2020 & it’s FINALLY coming out 4 years later🥲💗So I want to celebrate with everyone!! Join me for my launch event to hear how this book came to be + the exciting news in the pipeline 👀🤫 And if you’re game (hah) for it, come in black or white😉

3 boxes from Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 waiting to be opened 👀

Less than 12 hours to go…

Last few hours to join this Goodreads giveaway for MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN - 5 copies up for grabs! 🏃‍♀️: goodreads.com/book/show/2039…

Thank you to the superb Penguin Kids team—especially my editor Polo Orozco—for working so hard with me to bring this book to life💗

Oh my god??😭

Get a sneak peek into my latest novel! Which has been described as a family-friendly of The Queen’s Gambit♟️👸👑 👀 here: thenerddaily.com/may-the-best-p…

Honored to have my book reviewed by former US Women’s Chess Champ Alexey Root for SparkChess 🥳 “Author Kyla Zhao makes the reader care about these characters and…” Read to find out ;) sparkchess.com/different-awar…

I’m so thrilled to get a lovely review for MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN🥳 Which focuses on the book’s theme of pressure “More than just a chess novel—it’s a reflection of the challenges anyone faces when pursuing something they’re passionate about”😭 Review: chess.com/blog/NMChessto…

SF Bay Area folks — I can’t wait to see you at my official book launch event this Saturday at Linden Tree Books 🤩 Come celebrate my children’s debut novel MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN with me 💗 We’ll talk writing, chess, and secrets of the 4 years spent working on this book… :)