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Jen Fier Jasinski

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#KidLit author of MY PIANO ('23) SIDEWALK CHALK (09/25) BECAUSE OF YOU I’M A SISTER and MY VIOLIN (2026). linktr.ee/jenfierjasinski Photo Credit: Hilary Heincer Photography Cupcakes Illustration: @tarajhannon.bsky.social Big fan of kids and cake. 🍰.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Mar 18

Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more vital than ever. Share these 14 books by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 and all year round.
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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with These Middle Grade and YA Titles

Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more important than ever. Share these 14 books by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender ...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Mar 12

The school I visited today created a Poetry Place in the school library inspired by the one in Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea:

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Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Mar 7

I love it!

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Mar 5

Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for hosting the cover reveal of SIDEWALK CHALK! Out 9/23 from #GnomeRoadPublishing, words by me, illustrations by #LeaMarieRavotti 📚
Post at taralazar.com

Header says Storystorm January 2025 Taralazar.com
Read full post here: https://taralazar.com

Chalk-like pale pink, yellow and blue font reads “COVER REVEAL. Out 9/23/25”
Cover features a little girl with white skin and short auburn hair. She wears red rain boots and a white summer dress with flowers, frogs, balloons, etc on it. She’s dumping out a very large pile of colorful chalk from an orange bucket. In the background are grey clouds and some falling raindrops.

Barnes and Noble website shows Sidewalk Chalk available for presale now.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sidewalk-chalk-jen-fier-jasinski/1146882183?ean=9781957655550

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Mar 2

Highlight- visiting Fairfax Fine Violins to review the sketches of MY VIOLIN with violin maker Joseph Yoo!

Grateful for the careful time and attention & the peek at a real violin workshop.

MY VIOLIN is on its way Spring 26! @anitab.bsky.social #GnomeRoadPublishing

#Luthier #Violin #PictureBook

Luthier Joseph Yoo bent over to closely inspect my computer screen and Anita Bagdi’s beautiful illustrations. Above him are rows of violins hanging on the wall. (Behind him is a copy of My Piano!)

Joseph and I standing in front of his workshop bench. He is wearing his luthier apron. Tools, lacquers, etc are visible on the desk and shelves.

Cool, artsy clock on the wall. Clock face is embedded into a wooden violin case.

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Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 25

Kids got a new tent!
But after bedtime, Mommy got a new reading & writing nook. ✨

Photo of my laptop open to MS Word. Scene is inside a pink and white whimsy tent with star lights above.

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

I am proud to be mentoring @melissalettisart.bsky.social through @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Melissa is a bundle of talent! Check her out at: www.melissalettisart.com

Thinking of my past mentors @authorlauragehl.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social and @elaynecrain.bsky.social with gratitude.💕

Melissa Lettis

Children's book illustration portfolio for art directors and self-publishing authors. Picture books, book covers, and graphic novels. Cute, whimsical, diverse, colorful, and unique.

www.melissalettisart.com

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

Congratulations, Jenna!!

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

WAYYYYY belated thanks, Heather! Just actually getting into Blue Sky. Appreciate your support and share-out!

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Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

SET can be a two-player game. www.playmonster.com/product/set/...

SET®

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Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

Thanks, P.J. for this sweet share out. Glad you enjoyed MY PIANO.

P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social · Dec 3

MY PIANO by Jen Fier Jasinski
Beautifully written. A lovely description of a piano combined with a sweet story.
(2023, Gnome Road Publishing)
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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Nov 12

This hilarious and charming PB will equally delight little ones & grownups. HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL by @beckyscharn.bsky.social & Jaclyn Sinquett is my favorite recent back-to-school book. The text and art work together effortlessly, and it delivers the best AWWW moment at the end. A+! 🐙

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Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

Thank you so much, P.J. I am just getting into Blue Sky and seeing this post. Glad you enjoyed MY PIANO.

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

Trying to get up to speed on BlueSky and very thankful for @debbieohi.com 's Unofficial Guide to BlueSky!
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a. Welcome - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish

Welcome to Debbie's Unofficial Guide To Bluesky Greetings to those finding me via the Vox post about Bluesky. You may already be familiar with my Bluesky tips blog post, Bluesky article in School Lib…

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · Nov 2

Had an incredible time at RUCCL One-on-One Plus Conf Sat. Got great feedback from my mentor Beth Terrill @NorthSouth & faculty in the 5:5 + connecting w/fellow kidlit authors! Some @12x12challenge.bsky.social attendees pictured here joined me @jenfierjasinski.bsky.social @wendygwriter.bsky.social

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · Nov 6

Enjoyed talking w/ @jenfierjasinski.bsky.social about her gorgeous, debut #STEM picture book - My Piano. @anitab.bsky.social Gnome Road Pub www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/the-picture-book-buzz-interview-with-jen-fier-jasinski #kidlit

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