Hey Austin folks, I'm coming into town! Join @zandramims.bsky.social and I at Book People - we'll share how we came to work on this project together, and you'll find out some fun facts about the Tundra and its inhabitants ❄️🐻‍❄️🦊

So so thrilled for this book to be out in the world. It’s an Amazon Best Book of the Month y’all! 🤩😍 @zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to our book! Available for order wherever books are sold. Also, pl. request for your school or public library! Stop by @booksofwonder.bsky.social in NYC to see me & Alexandra share all things tundra in NYC on Jan 11, 11:30 am. @zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Happy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and Carmela LaVigna Coyle!!! 🥳 ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? is a beautiful lyrical #picturebook about songbirds that describes the unique voices of eleven common species. Look for it at your bookstore or library! #kidlit

NYC/Westchester County/NJ peeps - do join me and Alex for the launch of our book at @booksofwonder.bsky.social next Sunday, Jan 11 at 11:30 am. There'll be crafts, there'll be behind-the scenes deets and of course, Alex will do a drawing demo. We can't wait to share our book with you!

Look at this gorgeous spread of a bowhead whale, a narwhal and humans in our upcoming picture book ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE! @zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social #arctic #ecosystem #tundra #arcticanimals #conservation #climatechange

A lovely way to end 2025 - a STARRED review from School Library Journal for ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE illustrated by @zandramims.bsky.social and written by me. 25%off Dec. 30-Jan1 ! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-adv...

So thrilled to be part of @pbspree.bsky.social for another year together!

Merry Merry!!

‘Tis the season! Here’s wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and into the new year🎄

Let's give a warm welcome to @neharawatart.bsky.social author/illustrator of Ghungroos For Gauri. When a rough-and-tumble girl decides that she wants to try being graceful she discovers you don't always have to choose to be one or the other. Sometimes you can choose to be both. #kidlitmegafeed

Upto 500 signatures. Please add more !

Introducing @kelseyegross.bsky.social author of Fall: A Seasons Story illustrated by Renata Liwska. Monarch makes her way south before winter arrives. With help from some friends she finds a safe place to rest along the way. Before she journey's on there is a celebration of friendship. #kidlit

Episode 9 of IN THE PICTURE is out with award winning author illustrator and super nice human being John Parra. Links in my bio! Let us know what you think in reviews and comments. Also go to johnparraart.com. Buy his beautiful books for someone you love and/or request them at your public library!

Let me introduce @claireannette.bsky.social author of A KNOT OF FROGS, A PASSEL OF HOGS: RECESS WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS illustrated by Susie Oh! A playful #picturebook celebration that encourages children to move their bodies while learning some unusual collective animal names. #kidlitmegafeed

Say hello to @brennajeanneret.bsky.social author of A Bike Is Not Just A Bike illustrated by Michelle Pereira. This #NF #PB describes how the bicycle ushered in the Women's Revolution. And no matter your gender, age, or race the bicycle is more than just a bike–it's freedom. #kidlitmegafeed

@bonniekelso.bsky.social is A/I of Sea Suds and illustrated Anyone Else Awake by Carmela LaVigna Coyle Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!

Welcome @brandiauyemura.bsky.social author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer. #kidlit

Introducing @jilanne.bsky.social author of The Ocean's Heart illustrated by Khoa Le depicts zooplankton's nightly race to eat before being eaten as the dark ocean transforms into a carnival of lights. A reminder that these tiny, wondrous creatures should be protected. #kidlitmegafeed #picturebook

Any journalists covering @governor.ny.gov--please ask WHY SHE HAS NOT SIGNED THE NY FREEDOM TO READ ACT. The hard part is done! SHE JUST HAS TO SIGN IT. This is genuine absurdity.

Day #9 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Bilingual Children's Books. Beautiful books simultaneously released in more than one language are deserving of their own separate list. Wouldn't you agree? #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/09/3...

NYC authors, illustrators publishing friends , come on down to Union Square to help get this bill signed!’

Love me some funny books!

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This was the same response I got when I emailed the Director of the Library , and cced the Library Board and the City Council asking them to put the books back

Always a delight to check out @fuse8.bsky.social 31 Days, 31 Lists - my TBR pile gets taller😁

What a thrill to see AMERICAN DESI on Cobb County's reading list for Universal Human Rights Month along with these books by @valeriebolling.bsky.social @authorjamilah.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social www.cobbcounty.gov/news/univers...

So delighted to see @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social's gorgeous book GATHER GRATEFUL illustrated by @scatterbee.bsky.social highlighted here!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and can't wait to read the others❤️

CONGRATS @marziehabbas.bsky.social !!!

How is this even up for debate? Why would companies not provide water breaks and shade for their workers? This is unbelievable and yet... Check out @insideclimatenews.org latest by @keertigopal.bsky.social and @psskow.bsky.social

NCTE 2025 was magic !! The privilege of presenting with brilliant people

Come close out #ncte15 with us & 6 small actions that can make a big difference! Sun. Nov. 23rd, 10:30-11:45 am. #kidlit @jyotigopal.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social

Thinking about holiday gifts? A book gets read again and again. This week we feature gift pairings featuring books that had birthdays this year along with a companion present. #parents #grandparents

Thinking about holiday gifts? A book gets read again and again. This week we feature gift pairings featuring books that had birthdays this year along with a companion present. #parents #grandparents @natashakhankazi.bsky.social

Just dropped the next episode of IN THE PICTURE with Gordon C.James, award-winning illustrator of children's picture books. We talk about his partnership with Derrick Barnes, creative blocks, oils vs chalk pastels, and so much more! Find the links to the episode here: linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal

My friends that write the Uplift AANHPI Kidlit Newsletter are offering a cool giveaway for subscribers ! upliftkidlit.substack.com

Look at these adorable stuffies that you can pair with my book 😍

I'll be in Denver, Colorado at the NCTE conference later this week - find me at one of these events. I'll also be signing books! @andreaywang.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social Looking forward to connecting with teachers and writers!

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Dexter the Stand Up Dog by Kentee Pasek & Bonnie Kelso (illo. Bonnie, too) @bonniekelso.bsky.social #librarians #teachers

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is The Camel Library: A True Story from Pakistan by Marzieh Abbas, illo. Anain Shaikh @marziehabbas.bsky.social #librarians #teachers

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Trapped in the Tar Pit by Jessica Stremer, illustrated by Alexander Vidal @jstremer.bsky.social #librarians #teachers

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is The Power of Your Name by Jyoti Rajan Gopal, illustrated by Olivia Sua @jyotigopal.bsky.social #librarians #teachers

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is The Festival of Lights by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm #librarians #teachers

Love this book! @diannewrites.bsky.social @faithpray7.bsky.social

Thrilled to be invited back to the Scarsdale Public Library to share OVER IN THE MANGROVES. Bring your littles to learn about mangrove superpowers and the fascinating animals of the Sundarbans Mangroves. There'll be a read-aloud and crafts. Bronx River Books will be there for signed copies!

can't wait!

If you live in NYC and you are interested in organizing with others around our public libraries, you are invited to join our work @nycplan.org. We have a chance to increase and stabilize funding for our public libraries and you can help make that happen. actionnetwork.org/letters/city...

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Cricket World Cup final - historic match between India and South Africa - Chak de India !!!

My latest on Substack. Subscribe if you haven't yet. It's free and infrequent so don't expect a weekly or even a monthly update. I literally cannot follow a schedule, lol. You'll get it when I have book news or when I have something I need to say, like today. jyotigopal.substack.com