Media Kit

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Lillie Lainoff is a fencer, coach, and the founder of Disabled Kidlit Writers. Her short stories are featured in The Los Angeles Review and the upcoming YA anthology, THESE BODIES AIN’T BROKEN, and her non-fiction published in The Washington Post. She received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.A. in Creative Writing Prose Fiction from the University of East Anglia. ONE FOR ALL, her debut novel, was named a Best Book of 2022 by NPR.

100-word bio

Lillie Lainoff is a fencer, coach, and the founder of Disabled Kidlit Writers. Her short stories are featured in The Los Angeles Review and the upcoming YA anthology, THESE BODIES AIN’T BROKEN, and her non-fiction published in The Washington Post. She received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.A. in Creative Writing Prose Fiction from the University of East Anglia. ONE FOR ALL, her debut novel, was named a Best Book of 2022 by NPR and a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. She can be found online at www.lillielainoff.com and @lillielainoff.

Reviews

“Among the book’s many strengths is its character development, fleshing out each individual with their own charms, quirks, and flaws . . . Lainoff’s debut is a rare treat, telling an honest story about a disabled protagonist in a historical setting without infantilizing the character or glossing over her experience . . . An unforgettable mystery and dashing story woven from threads of chosen family and sisterhood along with bravery, loyalty, and heart.” —Booklist, starred review

“A rollicking whirlwind of an adventure novel.” —NPR

“Amid suspenseful spying and code-breaking, Lainoff deftly explores chronic illness and internalized ableism; others’ ignorant comments and Tania’s struggles with pervasive self-doubt are painfully realistic. The Musketeers’ unwavering support is heartwarming . . . An insightful, affirming tale of swordplay and sisterhood.” —Kirkus Reviews

“ONE FOR ALL is a reimagining that is both poignant and fiery—and like no other Musketeer story you have ever read. Just like the blade her teen protagonist Tania wields, Lainoff's prose is effortlessly precise, fluid, and sharp . . . a breathtaking adventure story set in the past that also speaks to our present and future--the best type of historical fiction. Tania's story is for anyone who has wondered how to carve a path through a world that does not accommodate your whole self.” —Tracy Deonn, # 1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Legendborn Cycle

“A dashing tale full of heart, courage, and friendship, with an unforgettable disabled heroine. ONE FOR ALL is revolutionary in more ways than one.” —Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of This is Where it Ends

“There are no limits to the will—and the strength—of this unique female hero.” —Tamora Pierce, writer of the Song of the Lioness and the Protector of the Small quartets

“A thrilling mystery from start to finish. Lainoff masterfully created a feminist retelling of the Three Musketeers with a strong, determined heroine. Chronically ill readers will delight in seeing themselves starring in their own adventure. Lainoff is a fierce new talent to watch out for.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked

“A story brimming with strength. ONE FOR ALL will whirl you away to a 17th century France of pulse-pounding duels in beautiful ball gowns, following a sisterhood knitted together by duty and an indomitable heroine to cheer for.” —Chloe Gong, # 1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“A rousing tale of lady spies, swordplay, with a dash of romance. Tania is a formidable heroine, driven to carve out a place for herself among the musketeers. Lillie Lainoff has crafted a story as thrilling and compelling as any fencing match.” —Emily Lloyd-Jones, author of The Bone Houses

Select Media Links, Awards, and Honors

NPR Best Book of 2022: https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2022

Starred Booklist review: https://www.booklistonline.com/One-for-All-By-Lillie-Lainoff/pid=9751766

Booklist Top 10 First Novel for Youth of 2022: https://www.booklistonline.com/Top-10-First-Novels-for-Youth-2022/pid=9771449

Buzzfeed Best Young Adult Novels of 2022: https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/the-best-young-adult-books-of-2022

Paste Magazine Best Young Adult Novels of 2022: https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/lists/best-ya-books-of-2022-young-adult/

ONE FOR ALL NPR review: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/15/1086623099/one-for-all-is-a-gender-bent-retelling-of-the-three-musketeers

Lone Star Reading List: https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/lone-star/current-list/

Select Interviews

NPR View From the Back Row: https://frontrowmoviereviews.libsyn.com/view-from-the-back-row-interview-with-lillie-lainoff

Paste Magazine (Lillie Lainoff Wants to Change the Way You See Disability in Fiction with One for All ): https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/lillie-lainoff/lillie-lainoff-interview-one-for-all-/

We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-lillie-lainoff-one-for-all/

Kidlit 411: http://www.kidlit411.com/2022/03/author-spotlight-lillie-lainoff.html

Campfire Learn: https://www.campfirewriting.com/learn/interview-lillie-lainoff

Disability & Philanthropy Forum (Lillie Lainoff: How Writing Became Her Platform for Representing Disabled Youth): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3RLyoi_oM&t=4s

A white woman with brown eyes, wearing a purple sweater, facing the camera. She has long curly brown hair and her cheek rests on her left hand.

ONE FOR ALL COVER
Alt text description: An illustrated cover: a girl with brown eyes and brown hair in an updo, in a red pink dress, is surrounded by swords and backed into the corner of an alley. She confidently holds her own sword, which has leaf filigree detail. To her left, the reader’s right, there is an archway leading into darkness. On her upper left is a window. On her bottom left is the shadow of a sword pointing at her back. Above her, the shadow of a figure in a hat holding a knife looms above her. ONE FOR ALL is centered and is in a sharp silver font that mimics the swords (some of which intersect the title.) LILLIE LAINOFF is in a small gold font underneath. At the top of the cover, there is a blurb “There are no limits to the will—and the strength—of this unique female hero.” —Tamora Pierce, writer of the Song of the Lioness series and the Protector of the Small quartet

UK ONE FOR ALL cover, a girl hunched over a sword with leaf details, surrounded by gold foil filigree — A girl with wavy brown hair facing forward, head hunched over a sword with leaf detail. Her gloved hand holds the blade. She is wearing a white top with brown details. Sparks surround the blade and her head. ONE FOR ALL (top third of the cover, centered) is in a sharp silver font, so is LILLIE LAINOFF at the bottom of the cover (centered). The image is framed with gold foil filigree. Centered above the title is a blurb: “THERE ARE NO LIMITS TO THE WILL—AND THE STRENGTH—OF THIS UNIQUE FEMALE HERO.” Tamora Pierce, writer of the Song of the Lioness series