Trying to think of ways to recharge and thought to myself, I just want to sit at a winery and not drink wine and write books. Then I realized… that’s The Highlights Foundation. 😂 (Though, to be fair, they also have wine.)

July 26th: Just $10 for kids to hang out with 50+ Authors/Illustrators, a chance to meet ALL of them and create WITH them!? kidLITapalooza: A mini-bookfest for kids in grades 1-8 this summer w/ keynote speaker Loren Long Loren Long REGISTER: KidLITapalooza2024.eventcombo.com

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I got my first copies of Ava Lin! This is the first chapter book series that I have fully illustrated, filled with funny and heartfelt moments inspired by my kids and my own childhood. Releases June 4 with Candlewick Press ❤️❤️❤️

Pre-order: bit.ly/3vSH8Mx

IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE by @kruckcarrie and illustrated by Erika Meza is a fun and unique book about a little girl who breathes fire! Cute and engaging, with an empowering message. Full review: goodreads.com/review/show/64…

Reminder that I’ll be at the South San Francisco library today at noon! Come play with some robots with me! 🤖

Get in on the B&N pre-order 25% off sale with these books by myself and other amazing Picture Book Junction authors! lissette norman CK Malone (They/Them) David McMullin Lisa Varchol Perron Sarah Hovorka-author of Unicycle Dad Carrie Kruck

AVA LIN releases in less than two months! Order today or tomorrow from B&N and get 25% off (Premium and Rewards members). Details on my website to request your launch day swag! bit.ly/3xRz0w4

HIDDEN HOPE by Elisa Boxer and illustrated by #AmyJuneBates is a beautiful and important book about a teenage French Resistance fighter who hid secret papers from the Nazis in a hollowed-out wooden duck. Full review: bit.ly/3U2SwNQ

It's a great review for BEST BUDDIES: RAIN IS WET! SLJ calls it 'a great addition to any children's collection.' What a treat to get a review for the third book in a series, and such a positive one! Congratulations to the team! @scholastic

The Kidlit community is the best. Thank you Erin Dealey ☮️ 🌎 DEAR EARTH = Happy EARTH Year! and the #KidlitAriesBirthdayClub ! ❤️🥰🤗

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide, we’re talking about making book unboxing videos! (Use the URL in the graphic, as X blocks the link.)

Join me this Saturday for a Robot Story Time at the South San Francisco Public Library! I'll discuss my career path at as a robot designer at Google and a children's book author, I'll invite kids to design their own robots, and give them an opportunity to play with real robots! bit.ly/3U3Ygb6

Has your beginning reader met Zoya and her puppy Coco yet? In the Rainbow Days series by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by kai robinson 🎨🖍️🌈✨, this creative duo finds artistic ways to make every day an adventure! 🌈 bit.ly/43VuqZP

Happy launch day to OUTDOOR FARM, INDOOR FARM!

Excited to share the cover of MOONCAKE MEANS FAMILY! Out July 16th, 2024 with Penguin Workshop 🧡🥮

Congrats to Soaring20sPB author PragmaticMom and illustrator Colleen Kong-Savage!🎉🎉

Hooray for Best Buddies!

Okay, here it is! I'm teaching an IN-PERSON workshop in Los Altos! Join me for Writing Children's Book (An Introductory Workshop) to do creative writing exercises and talk about children’s books and publishing. April 24 or May 15. artwithjenny.com/workshops/