Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social ! Josh writes books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading. His books have sold more than half a million copies worldwide. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

New bookshop alert! The Book Shop of Needham (MA) is having its grand opening today! And it’s packed with readers despite the “storm”. #indiebookshop #books #booksky #reading

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social ! The Dino Door, now available for pre-order, is a whimsical rhyming picture book with adorable and vibrant art about a boy who discovers a magical door to the land of dinosaurs! readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

thrilled to get a ⭐ starred ⭐ review for A Celebration of You by @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social and I from @slj.com ! You can read the review here www.slj.com/review/a-cel... and see all the other books with stars here! www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/38-exc... #KidLit

On Wednesday afternoon, I'll be visiting River Bend Bookshop's West Hartford location for a storytime, signing, and to chat about books!⁠ ⁠ #booksky #kidlit #storytime #westhartford #picturebooks

I’ve been knighted! #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #kidlit

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social ! A Celebration of You helps readers turn the most ordinary day into a celebration with this uplifting picture book that's perfect for gifting. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

I’m so excited to share the cover of my debut book, available for pre-order now! Yana’s illustrations couldn’t be any cuter! 🥰 www.amazon.com/Monster-Mann... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/monster-ma...

You *donut* wanna miss this! On Saturday morning, join @stregamamastories.bsky.social & me at The Little Bee Bookshop in Ayer, MA!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky

Starting the year off with a ⭐️star⭐️! Starred review, that is. Here’s what @slj.com says about A CELEBRATION OF YOU (by me & @kipalizadeh.net) out March 17th! tldr; EXUBERANT, LYRICAL, TERRIFIC, VIVID, EXCELLENT, WONDERFUL www.slj.com/review/a-cel... #kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social ! Josh Funk writes books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading. His books have sold more than half a million copies worldwide. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Got a B&N gift card to burn? Use code PREORDER25 from 12/30-1/1 for 25% off all preorders - including A CELEBRATION OF YOU and THE DINO DOOR. #booksky #kidlit #preorders #picturebooks #reading

Happy #WinterSolstice! Here’s our #WinterSolsticeIroningBoard for 2025. I hope you’ve enjoyed the shortest day of the year!

Josh Funk's WHO DONUT? Book Launch at Porter Square Books buff.ly/pIIlHcw via @pragmaticmom @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social #ReadYourWorld #holiday #picturebook #mystery

Good morning, Sturbridge, MA! #kidit #booksky #storytime #authorbillboard

Today I got to join the Ventorship with Jason June to talk about the publishing industry and my newest book, WHODONUT? A HOLIDAY MYSTERY - it's one of my very favorite newsletters/substacks! Check it out at ventorship.substack.com/p/the-vent-w... (and subscribe) #kidlit #booksky

Tomorrow! I'll be visiting @mermaidbooksct for a delicious WHODONUT storytime! Join the fun and get some fantastic #holidaygifts while you're at it!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #whodonut #picturebooks mermaidbooksct.com/3...

In this time of being grateful, I'm thrilled to share A CELEBRATION OF YOU, illustrated by award-winning artist @kipalizadeh.net, available from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social on March, 17, 2026!⁠ #kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian ⁠

This Sunday afternoon, I'll visiting Mermaid Books in Milford, CT for the first time to celebrate the holidays a little early - with a WHODONUT? A HOLIDAY MYSTERY storytime!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #storytime #familyfriendly #milfordct

Showing a peek at my next book with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social out in March next year for this #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm available to work on picture books and any commercial kid's projects 😊 🌐 kipalizadeh.net [email protected] Rep'd by Mandy Suhr at storywise.uk for publishing! #KidLitArt

This Sunday afternoon, join me for a donut storytime at Mermaid Books in Milford, CT! A great time to pick up a holiday gift!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #whodonut #indiebookshop #holidaygifts www.eventbrite.com/e...

It's Small Business Saturday and I run a small business so here's what I do... First PICTURE BOOKS, if you are in the US pre-order my latest one that I did with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social here: www.bloomsbury.com/us/a-celebra...

Today’s the day! Time to break out the #WinterSolsticeIroningBoard and start filling it with gifts!

I am *happy* to report that I AM NOT HAPPY! by @carolinelperry.bsky.social & Sydney Hanson is a fantastic book to purchase this holiday season! I picked mine up today at one of my local indie bookstores, @belmontbooks.bsky.social - remember to #shoplocal this holiday season! #kidlit #booksky

In this time of being grateful, I'm thrilled to share A CELEBRATION OF YOU, illustrated by award-winning artist @kipalizadeh.net, available from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social on March, 17, 2026!⁠ #kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian ⁠

There are 8 picture books on this list. None were created by women. After everything we’ve been through the last decade, this is an enormous oversight. What @slj.com has just said is that only men are influential in the world picture books. And I’m not okay with this.

What is both boring and exciting at the same time? Signing a publishing contract. You’ll see this book some time in 2027-28ish? #kidlit #booksky

Fun times in the Boston burbs tonight! #kidlit #booksky

What a wonderful Saturday afternoon with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social! We have very limited signed copies of WHODONUT? A HOLIDAY MYSTERY, a perfect holiday gift. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/book/9781454...

Great day at the Newton Children’s Book Festival! See you again in 2026! #kidlit #booksky

Another awesome storytime at @covertocover.bsky.social, one of the best children’s bookstores in the galaxy, let alone Columbus, OH! #kidlit #booksky

Tomorrow afternoon! I'll be hanging out at my favorite children's bookshop in Columbus, OH, @covertocover.bsky.social! Join me for a storytime, signing, and more! ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #reading #whodonut #storytime

Sleepy bear 😴 watercolour and oil pastel #KidLitArt

Mark your calendars! A week from Sunday, join me and Maddie Frost at @lalabookslowellma.bsky.social for a cats on donuts on cats storytime and signing!⁠ ⁠ #booksky #kidlit #catsofinstagram #donuts #cats

It's a WHODONUT storytime in Columbus, OH this Saturday afternoon at @covertocover.bsky.social! Will there be donuts? You'll have to join me to find out!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #reading #whodonut #storytime

The sun was shining on the third floor of @anunlikelystory.bsky.social during this afternoon’s storytime with @rajanilarocca.bsky.social and me! #kidlit #booksky

Looking ahead to next weekend, I'll be in Columbus, OH and my hometown of Newton, MA for two terrific events:⁠ 🔴 Sat 11/15 1pm: Storytime & Signing at @covertocover.bsky.social 🟢 Sun 11/16 11am-3pm: 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival with 60+ authors & illustrators⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky

A fantastic storytime at @whitelambooks.bsky.social with my pal @nancygoulet.bsky.social! Signed stock available! #kidlit #booksky

Is there a doctor in the house? Tomorrow at 3pm there will be at @anunlikelystory.bsky.social. And there will also be a software engineer. But rather than medicine (@rajanilarocca.bsky.social) and code (me), we'll be reading and talking about books!⁠ ⁠ #booksky #kidlit #autumn #donuts #reading

TOMORROW! Donuts & Racecars in Reading, MA!⁠ ⁠ My good pal @nancygoulet.bsky.social and I will be reading our books together for the first time ever! Join us at @whitelambooks.bsky.social for this once in a lifetime event!⁠ ⁠ #booksky #donuts #racecars #kidlit #picturebooks

I guess I’m done reading for now … 🤷‍♂️ #catsky #booksky

Mark your calendar, Greater Boston - because THIS is an event you DON'T want to miss! The 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival will be held at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA from 11am-3pm on Sunday, 11/16. art credit: @jannieho.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit

*Next* weekend I'll be in Columbus, OH for a super fantastic storytime and signing! Join me at @covertocover.bsky.social at 1pm on Saturday, 11/15!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #booksky #reading #authorlife #storytime

Sunday afternoon it's time to FALL into the BEGINNING of your HOLIDAY shopping - at @anunlikelystory.bsky.social in Plainville, MA at 3pm! With me and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social! #booksky #kidlit #storytime #authorlife #holidays

This Saturday, get your holiday shopping done *and* your drivers license - all in one place: @whitelambooks.bsky.social at 3pm - with me and debut illustrator @nancygoulet.bsky.social⁠. ⁠ #booksky #kidlit #picturebooks #storytime #reading

Looking ahead to next weekend, I'll be hanging both way North and way South of Boston: 🔵 Sat 11/8 3pm: @whitelambooks.bsky.social with @nancygoulet.bsky.social 🏎️ 🟠 Sun 11/9 3pm: @anunlikelystory.bsky.social with @rajanilarocca.bsky.social 🍂 #kidlit #booksky #storytime #picturebooks #edusky

A week from Sunday, @rajanilarocca.bsky.social and I will be hanging out at @anunlikelystory.bsky.social in Plainville, MA - reading books, talking about books, signing books. Everything books!⁠ ⁠ #kidlit #books #authorlife #picturebooks #storytime

Mark your calendars! Next weekend @nancygoulet.bsky.social and I will be reading and signing at @whitelambooks.bsky.social in *Reading* MA! Join us on Saturday, 11/8 at 3pm!⁠ ⁠ #booksky #kidlit #picturebooks #vroombabydriverzoom #whodonut

Too soon? #kidlit #booksky #holidayseason #whodonut

HUGE NEWS! It’s time for a #CoverReveal of THE DINO DOOR by @reneekurilla.bsky.social & media! We’ve teamed up to create a book for every dino-obsessed child (and adult). #kidlit #booksky #thedinodoorbook @simonbooks.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social