Media Kit
Bio
75-word bio
A former Div I NCAA fencer for Yale, Lillie Lainoff is the founder of Disabled Kidlit Writers and the winner of the 2019 LA Review Literary Award for Short Fiction. Her non-fiction has been featured in The Washington Post, amongst other places. She received her MA 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
A former Div I NCAA fencer for Yale, Lillie Lainoff is the founder of Disabled Kidlit Writers and the winner of the 2019 LA Review Literary Award for Short Fiction. Her non-fiction has been featured in The Washington Post, amongst other places. She received her MA 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, a Junior Library Guild selection, and a Best YA Book of 2022 by Buzzfeed and Paste Magazine. 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
“A thrilling retelling of The Three Musketeers that puts disabled and LGBTQIA+ women in the foreground as the heroes, this book has something for every reader to enjoy.” —School Library Journal
“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
“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, New York Times–bestselling author of Legendborn
“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