Just dropped a new Substack! 🧁✨ About what it means to see my work on the New York Times’ list of 50 Great Board Books for Babies. Spoiler: it’s surreal, emotional, and yes… some tears may have even been shed. 🥹 open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... #kidlit #kidlitart

Humbled and honored to find my book You Are My Cupcake on the NYT list of 50 Great Board Books for Babies (at the very top! 🤯). Surreal to see my name with the classics I’ve loved forever. Grateful today for the reminder that love and connection endure. ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart

Seeing KPop Demon Hunters break record after record is such a powerful reminder: diverse stories matter, and they resonate. When we make space for new voices, audiences respond…with their views, their dollars, and their hearts. #diversevoicesmatter @netflix

I know it’s July, but I’m dreaming of red envelopes & lion dances because LUCKY NEW YEAR: COLORS is galloping your way this Dec, just in time for the Year of the Horse! 🐴🧧 A colorful tribute to one of my fav holidays of the year! 🌈 Pre-order: 🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783843... #kidlit

Tune in Wednesday for book chat and storytime with @superjane.bsky.social! #kidlit

Interview with me! Thanks @superjane.bsky.social! 😁 #kidlit

📣 Calling all educators, librarians, and children's book lovers! On Thursday, July 17th, join the School Library Journal (‪@slj.com‬) for their fifth annual Picture Book Palooza! It is an all-day, free virtual event. 🔗 Learn more and register here: www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...

So Many Books, So Many Hugs: Reflections on My First ALA Conference #kidlit #alaac25

Excited to be heading to the ALA Annual Conference for a weekend full of bookish joy—panel chatting, BE MY YUMMY ABC book signing, and soaking up the love of books with some really wonderful book people. If you will be around, please come by and say hello! 📚 #alaac25 #kidlit #kidlitart

My brother Chef Kenneth Wan is making his big TV debut on CHOPPED tonight! I'll drop a link with more info about the episode and the rerun schedule. Watch him do dramatic cooking under extreme pressure while I roast him from the couch like a proud sibling should. ❤️😂💁🏻‍♀️

New Substack Post: My reflections on being part of a group art show, Imaginary Kingdom, at The Galleries of the Interchurch Center in NYC. #kidlit #kidlitart open.substack.com/pub/joycewan...

NYC friends! Join us tonight for the opening reception of Imaginary Kingdom, a group art show of children’s book illustrators (including me)! 5:30–7:30pm at the Interchurch Center. Chase the rainy gloom away with an evening of whimsical art, cozy vibes, and a peek at my upcoming book! #kidlit

Found this cute reading of one my books that was posted 12 YEARS AGO & realized she’s probably in hs now, texting in full sentences, & taking driver’s ed. HOW?! This video looks like it could have been taken yesterday. Not even my kid but filled me with all the feelings. 🥹 Time is wild. #kidlit

New on Substack: The Obstacle Is the Way It’s the reminder I needed when my creative brain tried to run away from the hard stuff (again). Read here: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan...

New on Substack: Permission to Wander—highlights from my day at Luna Luna, an immersive art experience, and some thoughts on the value of taking a break to recharge. Read it here: joycewanbooks.substack.com/p/permission... #creativelife #art #lunaluna #takeabreak

Hello, Spring!🌷Cuddle up with “Love Bug Cuties” and watch your little one’s curiosity blossom! Spring has never been so cute! 🐞🦋🐝🐌 Link in bio to learn more! 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart #boardbooks

What I’ve been up to lately—the balancing act of being a book creator. Sharing all the behind-the-scenes fun in my latest Substack post. Check it out! 📚 joycewanbooks.substack.com/p/the-creati... #kidlit #kidlitart

My book DREAM BIG was selected as part of Scholastic's special collection for Reach Out and Read’s 35th anniversary! 🎉 10K+ copies will be distributed by 36K clinicians to kids in under-resourced communities. Honored to be included among such inspiring stories and creators. 📖 #kidlit #dreambig

I had the cutest audience of little readers at a Barnes and Noble storytime yesterday. These moments of connection are what it’s all about. ❤️ #kidlit #storytime #valentinesday

Dive into the season of love with these delightful reads that warm the heart! Perfect for reading cuddles with your forever Valentine! ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #valentinesday

When your kid tells you she made a Bob Ross inspired duck and you expect to see something painterly and she shows you this:

Somehow, over 2 MILLION copies of my books published by Scholastic are out in the world—WOW! 🤯🥹 THANK YOU to every reader, parent, teacher, and tiny book lover that has made this dream possible! 🙏 📚 ❤️ #Grateful #KeepReading #KeepCreating #Kidlit #kidlitart

📢 NYC friends! Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be at Books of Wonder this Sunday at 11:30am for a deliciously fun BE MY YUMMY ABC storytime! 🍎🥐🍣 RSVPs are appreciated (link in bio), but not required. Hope to see you there! 💕📚 #kidlit #kidlitart

Just like a snake sheds its skin, growth means evolving, refining, and moving with purpose. Here’s to growth, success, and shedding anything that holds you back! Happy Lunar New Year, everybody! 🐍🧧🎉 #ShedAndShine #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake

Friends in the NYC and NJ area! Bring your little learners and tiny foodies for storytime with me! Enjoy a reading of my latest book Be My Yummy ABC with an interactive drawing demo. Celebrate foods from around the world, creativity, and the joy of learning! Hope to see you there! #kidlit #kidlitart

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy—a powerful reminder that change starts with small, courageous steps forward. Let’s carry his message forward by continuing to dream, act, and believe in a better future—one step at a time. ❤️ #mlkday #progressnotperfection

3 hours of squinting at css code, countless refreshes, and a bit of hope…fixed a mobile website issue! Who else feels like a tech wizard when they solve a problem like this? 🧙‍♀️🖥️🔧 #feelingunstoppable #smallbizlife

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 Win a signed copy of Be My Yummy ABC, a dumpling plushie clip, and food cutie stickers! To enter: Repost and follow me for a chance to win! Three random winners will be selected. Giveaway ends at 12pm EST January 29th. US entries only, please. #giveaway #kidlit #kidlitart

Excited to announce that my new picture book Be My Yummy ABC is out today! 🎉 This book takes little readers on a delicious journey from A to Z, featuring sweet and savory bites from around the world. To learn more, check out my latest Substack post: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... 🌍 #kidlit

Thinking about people in the LA area, Southern California, friends and family, others I know, and so many I do not. Heart goes out to everyone. ❤️

So nice to see my upcoming picture book BE MY YUMMY ABC on this @bookriot.bsky.social list with authors/illustrators I admire! @sshaskan.bsky.social @lisayee.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social bookriot.com/new-children... #kidlit

YAY! Excited to learn that School Library Journal gave my upcoming picture book Be My Yummy ABC a starred review! 🌟 www.slj.com/review/be-my... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

A warm thanks to Scholastic for helping me make a little magic this holiday season. Packed with festive cheer, Christmas Cuties is the perfect gift for all the little cuties in your life sure to become a favorite for cozy storytimes. wanart.com/pages/piggyb... #kidlit #babysfirstchristmas

I recently visited Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum and wrote all about it (with loads of pics & videos) on my latest Substack post—check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... #MauriceSendak #WhereTheWildThingsAre #kidlit #kidlitart

Loved Wicked Pt. 1 - that ending was 🔥🔥🔥

This feels so icky. Like publishers & authors are making a deal with the devil. Why are we trying so hard to train AI? This road only leads to our own demise.

I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this. Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.

Little late to the party but Ep. 7 of Agatha All Along - wow. A masterclass in storytelling. Patti LuPone - incredible! If you are not familiar w/ the Marvel Universe you should watch WandaVision (also good!) first but if you enjoy witchy stories & witchcraft lore, it’s not to be missed! On Disney+

Very merry. Very bright. Very cutesy. 💖 Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...

Love seeing all the #kidlit energy here this week! Looking forward to connecting with so many of you! ❤️📚🌟

A-buzz with joy and un-bee-lievable cuteness, my latest book, Love Bug Cuties, written and illustrated by me available now! Perfect for all the little love bugs in your life! 🐝 ❤️❤️❤️ 🌟Link in bio for where to find! #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #earlylearning #newbaby

"This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear." Toni Morrison reminds us that art is a vital force for change and a means of resisting despair, fear, and silence. www.thenation.com/article/arch...

Very merry. Very bright. Very cutesy. 💖 Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Few words on keeping the spirit of #Halloween alive all year: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... #kidlit #kidlitart

My fun day at NY Comic Con: joycewanbooks.substack.com/p/wandering-... #nycc #nycc24 #creativelife #authorlife #kidlit #newyorkcomiccon

Educators & Librarians! Enhance your Halloween-themed storytime with "Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat" & dive into the festive spirit with a FREE Common Core aligned activity guide for grades PK-2! For more info & to download: wanart.com/pages/pug-pi... #kidlit #educators #librarians #halloween #storytime

Magical!✨ #northernlights

My latest Substack post on the power of community in your creative journey. #kidlit

Had an amazing time at the Glen Rock Children’s Book Fest! Huge thanks to The Curious Reader for making it all possible, the kids & families who stopped by to share their love of books, and fellow book creators who continue to inspire me with their talent and passion. My heart is so full! 📚❤️ #kidlit

Looking for a purr-fectly cute Halloween craft project to celebrate the season? 🐾🎃 Check out my latest Substack post for a fun (and free!) Black Cat Halloween Craft Project! 🖍️✨ #Kidlit #KidsCrafts #HalloweenCrafts #edchat #kidlitart #storytime