Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit
@jilanne.bsky.social
Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM
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HEARTLAND (LBYR '26)
THE OCEAN'S HEART (Millbrook ‘26)
A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23)
Agent: Lori Steel
Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
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HEARTLAND (LBYR '26)
THE OCEAN'S HEART (Millbrook ‘26)
A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23)
Agent: Lori Steel
Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
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When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
Beautifully written and illustrated, inspiring story of Cecilia Payne, a #womaninSTEM who only wavered once in the face of wrong-headed criticism. Turned out she was right! 📚👍 #STEM #librarians #EduSky #kidlit jilannehoffmann.com/2026/01/23/t...
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne - Perfect Picture Book Friday - Jilanne Hoffmann
I am smitten by the women of science who stayed the course, no matter the obstacles thrown in their paths. And I am smitten by this book about Cecilia Payne, the woman who discovered “the stuff of sta...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Beautifully written and illustrated, inspiring story of Cecilia Payne, a #womaninSTEM who only wavered once in the face of wrong-headed criticism. Turned out she was right! 📚👍 #STEM #librarians #EduSky #kidlit jilannehoffmann.com/2026/01/23/t...
That time, my yard squirrel read about squirrels. Happy Squirrel Day. #squirrelDay #kidLit
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Feb. 4 is World Read Aloud Day! Schedule a FREE pre-release reading of THE OCEAN'S HEART, plus Q+A, or watch the dust fly from North Africa to the Amazon in A RIVER OF DUST! Let's talk #STEM, ecosystems and how we're all connected. See below to contact me. #teachers #librarians #Skybrarians #Edusky
January 19, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Feb. 4 is World Read Aloud Day! Schedule a FREE pre-release reading of THE OCEAN'S HEART, plus Q+A, or watch the dust fly from North Africa to the Amazon in A RIVER OF DUST! Let's talk #STEM, ecosystems and how we're all connected. See below to contact me. #teachers #librarians #Skybrarians #Edusky
So many great books on this list, expanding the possibilities of what children's books can be! 😍❤️ #kidlit #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians
“The Outstanding International Books list is a unique resource offering exceptional books that will expose young readers to perspectives and experiences that expand and enrich their world views.” @susanpolos.bsky.social, USBBY President, 2026-27 www.usbby.org/2026oib.html...
Outstanding International Book List Award Winners!
The 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) page showcases the annual curated list of exceptional international children’s and young adult books selected by the United States Board on Books f...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:34 PM
So many great books on this list, expanding the possibilities of what children's books can be! 😍❤️ #kidlit #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians
Happy book birthday!!! Love this book!
January 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Happy book birthday!!! Love this book!
Happy book birthday!!
Happy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and Carmela LaVigna Coyle!!! 🥳 ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? is a beautiful lyrical #picturebook about songbirds that describes the unique voices of eleven common species. Look for it at your bookstore or library! #kidlit
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Happy book birthday!!
Can't wait to 😍 this gorgeous book written and illustrated by Katy Tanis out and about in the world in January! Can you guess what critters will adorn this cover??? #kidlit #illustration #ocean
Can you guess which animals will grace the cover of Love Under the Sea? #KidLitArt #CoverReveal #kidLit #boardbooks (Companion covers in the replies)
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Can't wait to 😍 this gorgeous book written and illustrated by Katy Tanis out and about in the world in January! Can you guess what critters will adorn this cover??? #kidlit #illustration #ocean
📚👍 It's spellbinding. It's tragic. Its driving narrative & end-of-chapter hooks made turning out the light hard. Who knew that an 1800s volcano and Frankenstein are not only related but a warning for our time? Climate change, folks. It's not a hoax. #STEM #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
📚👍 It's spellbinding. It's tragic. Its driving narrative & end-of-chapter hooks made turning out the light hard. Who knew that an 1800s volcano and Frankenstein are not only related but a warning for our time? Climate change, folks. It's not a hoax. #STEM #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Woohooo!!! PBSpree creators are lining up their ducks (in my case, zooplankton) for 2026!!! I can't wait to share THE OCEAN'S HEART with everyone! Get your jellyfish costumes ready! We're gonna do the midnight wave! 🌊🦐🦑🐙
#kidlit #oceans #STEM #teachers #librarians #edusky #skybrarians #biology
#kidlit #oceans #STEM #teachers #librarians #edusky #skybrarians #biology
Introducing @jilanne.bsky.social author of The Ocean's Heart illustrated by Khoa Le depicts zooplankton's nightly race to eat before being eaten as the dark ocean transforms into a carnival of lights. A reminder that these tiny, wondrous creatures should be protected.
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Woohooo!!! PBSpree creators are lining up their ducks (in my case, zooplankton) for 2026!!! I can't wait to share THE OCEAN'S HEART with everyone! Get your jellyfish costumes ready! We're gonna do the midnight wave! 🌊🦐🦑🐙
#kidlit #oceans #STEM #teachers #librarians #edusky #skybrarians #biology
#kidlit #oceans #STEM #teachers #librarians #edusky #skybrarians #biology
Hello! #teachers #librarians #skybrarians #edusky
Time to sign up for World Read Aloud Day! Check out my books and send me an email! I'd love to give kids a preview of THE OCEAN'S HEART, due out March 3!! Or read A RIVER OF DUST!!! jilannehoffmann.com/my-books/
Time to sign up for World Read Aloud Day! Check out my books and send me an email! I'd love to give kids a preview of THE OCEAN'S HEART, due out March 3!! Or read A RIVER OF DUST!!! jilannehoffmann.com/my-books/
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Hello! #teachers #librarians #skybrarians #edusky
Time to sign up for World Read Aloud Day! Check out my books and send me an email! I'd love to give kids a preview of THE OCEAN'S HEART, due out March 3!! Or read A RIVER OF DUST!!! jilannehoffmann.com/my-books/
Time to sign up for World Read Aloud Day! Check out my books and send me an email! I'd love to give kids a preview of THE OCEAN'S HEART, due out March 3!! Or read A RIVER OF DUST!!! jilannehoffmann.com/my-books/
Black-backed jackal
Rhino (B&W)
Giraffe
Lion
African elephant
Cheetah
African buffalo
Kookaburra
Kangaroo
Penguin (fairy)
Zebra
Hoopoe
Crested barbet
Sociable weaver
Crocodile
Baboon
Howler monkey
Scarlet macaw
Bush baby
African wildcat
Monitor lizard
Long tailed macaque…
Our world is amazing!
Rhino (B&W)
Giraffe
Lion
African elephant
Cheetah
African buffalo
Kookaburra
Kangaroo
Penguin (fairy)
Zebra
Hoopoe
Crested barbet
Sociable weaver
Crocodile
Baboon
Howler monkey
Scarlet macaw
Bush baby
African wildcat
Monitor lizard
Long tailed macaque…
Our world is amazing!
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Wolves
Orcas
Kiwis
Puffins
Moose
Wolves
Orcas
Kiwis
Puffins
Moose
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Kangaroo rat
Fin whale
Moose
Grizzly bear
American crocodile
Kangaroo rat
Fin whale
Moose
Grizzly bear
American crocodile
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Black-backed jackal
Rhino (B&W)
Giraffe
Lion
African elephant
Cheetah
African buffalo
Kookaburra
Kangaroo
Penguin (fairy)
Zebra
Hoopoe
Crested barbet
Sociable weaver
Crocodile
Baboon
Howler monkey
Scarlet macaw
Bush baby
African wildcat
Monitor lizard
Long tailed macaque…
Our world is amazing!
Rhino (B&W)
Giraffe
Lion
African elephant
Cheetah
African buffalo
Kookaburra
Kangaroo
Penguin (fairy)
Zebra
Hoopoe
Crested barbet
Sociable weaver
Crocodile
Baboon
Howler monkey
Scarlet macaw
Bush baby
African wildcat
Monitor lizard
Long tailed macaque…
Our world is amazing!
Queen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Introducing yourself with five concerts you've seen -
Frank Sinatra (twice!)
The Cramps
Mavis Staples
Blue Oyster Cult
Reverend Horton Heat
Frank Sinatra (twice!)
The Cramps
Mavis Staples
Blue Oyster Cult
Reverend Horton Heat
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen —
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
November 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Queen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Congrats to him!
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Congrats to him!
As I put the final touches on the typeset manuscript for HeartLand, I feel ecstatic and terrified. Will this book get hugged? Will kids care? I hope so. I hope it makes them laugh. I hope it makes them think. But right now, I'm going to focus on the joy I feel in sharing its cover with you! #kidlit
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
As I put the final touches on the typeset manuscript for HeartLand, I feel ecstatic and terrified. Will this book get hugged? Will kids care? I hope so. I hope it makes them laugh. I hope it makes them think. But right now, I'm going to focus on the joy I feel in sharing its cover with you! #kidlit
I used to think “well it’s bound to take your life/there’s a bathroom on the right” was just a warning that the bathroom was gas-station-nasty. Sorry Creedence…
i used to think the lyric was ‘i wanna rock and roll all night / and part of every day’ and i remember thinking, honestly that sounds reasonable
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I used to think “well it’s bound to take your life/there’s a bathroom on the right” was just a warning that the bathroom was gas-station-nasty. Sorry Creedence…
You are justified in needing a place to vent.
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
You are justified in needing a place to vent.
Sounds like nerve pain, which isn't fun. I hope you get it figured out! And please don't second guess having it checked out. Trust what your body is telling you.
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Sounds like nerve pain, which isn't fun. I hope you get it figured out! And please don't second guess having it checked out. Trust what your body is telling you.
I want to tune in and see their faves for 2025. Who knows what I may have missed! #kidlit
Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!
📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22
#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky
📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22
#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I want to tune in and see their faves for 2025. Who knows what I may have missed! #kidlit
Thank you for reposting! 🥰
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Thank you for reposting! 🥰
When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
Looking Out My Son's Bedroom Window
(missing him)
cheshire crescent moon
shadow glides on silent wings
now whooo cooks for you?
#haikuSaturday #haiku #emptynest #barredowl
(missing him)
cheshire crescent moon
shadow glides on silent wings
now whooo cooks for you?
#haikuSaturday #haiku #emptynest #barredowl
an owl is sitting on a tree branch in the dark
Alt: an owl is sitting on a tree branch in the dark
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November 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looking Out My Son's Bedroom Window
(missing him)
cheshire crescent moon
shadow glides on silent wings
now whooo cooks for you?
#haikuSaturday #haiku #emptynest #barredowl
(missing him)
cheshire crescent moon
shadow glides on silent wings
now whooo cooks for you?
#haikuSaturday #haiku #emptynest #barredowl
It's starting again...soon.
from late November to mid-March the Harmattan howls.
Hear Dust tell its story
in the award-winning book A RIVER OF DUST...
#kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #dust #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians #rainforest #STEM #meteorology
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
from late November to mid-March the Harmattan howls.
Hear Dust tell its story
in the award-winning book A RIVER OF DUST...
#kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #dust #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians #rainforest #STEM #meteorology
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's starting again...soon.
from late November to mid-March the Harmattan howls.
Hear Dust tell its story
in the award-winning book A RIVER OF DUST...
#kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #dust #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians #rainforest #STEM #meteorology
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
from late November to mid-March the Harmattan howls.
Hear Dust tell its story
in the award-winning book A RIVER OF DUST...
#kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #dust #teachers #librarians #Edusky #Skybrarians #rainforest #STEM #meteorology
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Sounds intense!
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Sounds intense!
My middle grade novel in prose-verse, HeartLand, grew to 109,000 words. It's now 72,000. But the ghosts of those words are there, haunting what remains. I just received the ARCs, and yes, I can definitely feel those missing words hovering at the edges. Cover reveal coming soon! #kidlit #MG #poetry
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM