TOAD ON THE GO by @jashar.bsky.social (Tundra) www.hbook.com/story/2026-s... #HBSummerReading #SummerReading #HBFamilyReading #FamilyReading #kidlit #BeginningReaders #Primary

📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚 The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️ Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissions for more details. We can't wait to hear from you!🩵

You never know where you'll find inspiration. Read about my writing process— jashar.substack.com/p/making-loops

Read all about where LOOPS, my latest book from @simonkids.bsky.social came from! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...

⭐ Another starred review for EVERY MONDAY MABEL! I don't know how I missed this one from the CCBC back in January... ccbc.education.wisc.edu/every-monday...

⭐⭐⭐ Another starred review for LOOPS!!! "A colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book, perfect for children currently battling their own loops."— @slj.com Thank you, @slj.com ! Read the full review here: www.slj.com/review/loops...

Check out my conversation with @pattyjmurphy.bsky.social for PW's Four Questions! @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Thanks, @reillyacat.bsky.social ! I love "Just Because," too!

Thank you, Raven Books!!

🌱 Happy book birthday to WHERE I GREW! Written by me and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell @rahele.bsky.social This gorgeous, heartfelt picture book celebrates the strength and legacy of those who travel to new lands and the homes they build. Available wherever fine books are sold.

Thanks, @kidsbookaday.bsky.social !

Love this! @slj.com www.slj.com/story/Teachi...

This Saturday at Hudson Library & Historical Society!! engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtend...

These came out great! Thanks for sharing!

#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: March/April #HBMag Table of Contents, Editorial, and cover surprise; @jashar.bsky.social #TalkswithRoger; #HBWomensHistoryMonth; #InternationalWomensDay; #Purim; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...

Thanks, Maria!

So great to talk with Roger!

Thanks, Maria! It was great talking with you!

I talked to Carly Martin Studio about LOOPS, WHERE I GREW, and some formative picture books from my childhood! carlymartinstudio.substack.com/p/how-to-dre...

An excellent list! Thanks, Mary!

Great talking to you, John!

I know this is really weird to say but...there was some good news...out of Congress! Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives. From our friends @everylibrary.bsky.social This doesn't happen without your activism. Keep it up!

Coming 3/3 from @simonkids.bsky.social ! Pre-order from your favorite bookseller today!

Really exciting news about one of my favorite picture books from the past few years! WALLY THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT (written by Ratha Tep and illustrated by Camilla Pintonato) will be read on BBC2 Radio by Jarvis Cocker! Congrats, Ratha and Camilla! www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...

Auction ends tonight! www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Read #HBMag reviews of #Caldecott winner FIREWORKS illustrated by Cátia Chien (written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social ) + 4 honor books by @jashar.bsky.social, Drew Beckmeyer, Angie Kang, + Zeke Peña: www.hbook.com/story/review... #ALAYMA25 #ALAYMA @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Mabel's big Monday in the new LONG STORY SHORT!! jashar.substack.com/p/every-mond...

Thanks to the Caldecott committee for honoring EVERY MONDAY MABEL!! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social And thanks to @simonkids.bsky.social for or helping Mabel find her people! And a special thanks to readers of all ages who connected with a little kid who just wants to see the garbage truck 💚

Thank you, John!!

For Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary, we're considering his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him, as well as the later fights over where he'd make his permanent home. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/19/w...

Thanks, Elaine!

That's it. That's the call. Go. 🔥📞🔥 Info, numbers, script 👉

EVERY MONDAY MABEL has been named the 11th annual Floyd’s Pick Book Award winner!! The award is given by the Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) Advisory Council in memory of children’s literature expert, advocate, and librarian Floyd Dickman. Thank you so much!! library.ohio.gov/libraries/li...

Thanks, Stefan!

Meet Esphyr Slobodkina, Author of 'Caps for Sale,' the Russian-Born Abstractionist Who Shook Mid-Century New York | Artnet buff.ly/JNXiTxI

Kindergartners' drawings of their favorite moments from EVERY MONDAY MABEL!

Another starred review for LOOPS! ⭐⭐ From the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books: "Awan has again offered a warm little pocket of the world where a child is loved, respected, protected, and confident."

Great list, John!! Thanks for including my 2026 books!

Thank you, John!!

Thanks, Sondra!

Thanks, @jerroldconnors.bsky.social , for including LOOPS among @literaryhub.bsky.social 's Most Anticipated Books of 2026! Check out the full list here, with recs from K-Fai Steele and @carolinecarlson.bsky.social ! lithub.com/the-most-ant...

Happy New Year! Preorder today with @covertocover.bsky.social and get 26% off! Use coupon code PREORDER26. Don't wait as the discount ends Jan. 10. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/new-year-pre...

Thank you for including EVERY MONDAY MABEL on your list of the best children's books of the year, @smithsonianmag.bsky.social !! www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...

New LONG STORY SHORT out now!! Featuring: -"Best of 2025" round-up -A starred review for LOOPS, courtesy of @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social -A preview of WHERE I GREW, illustrated by @rahele.bsky.social -TOAD ON THE GO interview by @100scopenotes.bsky.social jashar.substack.com/p/best-of-20...

⭐ LOOPS got a starred review from @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social !! Read the review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781665974943

Thanks for including LOOPS and TOAD ON THE GO!!

Thanks, Abbie!!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... 🎵🎵

Day #2 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: Picture Book Readalouds. Whether you want to pep up your average storytime session or you're new and in need of inspiration, here's a list of those picture books that just beg to be read out loud to large groups! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/02/3...

Check out this Norton Young Readers 2026 preview, featuring a sneak peek of WHERE I GREW (written by me and illustrated by @rahele.bsky.social )! afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/25/p...