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Author BUTTERNUT series #FunFoodFactsFriday, HerPinkHair HerBrownHair, Illustrator 🎨, Filmmaker 🎥, Educator 💚🦋🐛🌳🐶📕 #kidlit

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · 10d

FYI: I'm only on social media periodically. To contact me, please visit my website (jilldanabooks.com) and complete the contact form to ensure that I receive your correspondence. Thank you!!

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · 10d

FYI: I'm only on social media periodically. To contact me, please visit my website (jilldanabooks.com) and complete the contact form to ensure that I receive your correspondence. Thank you!!

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy International Friendship Day! Check out these beautiful friendship books by our talented members @ljrwritenow.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @jilldanabooks.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @lynnbbooks.bsky.social @alicebianchini.bsky.social
❤️📚🍀 #k12 #PB #friendship

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · Aug 17

What a cute graphic! Thank you for including Butternut, Buttercup, and Bobo in your friendship celebration, @picturebookgold.bsky.social!

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm honored that THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Shaian, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, & me won the Crystal Kite Award for the SW Division!

I'm grateful to my SCBWI friends for supporting this book of our hearts and so happy to see so many other friends' books on the awards list! Congratulations to all!

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 16

Today is World Honey Bee Day!

@picturebookgold.bsky.social #bees #honeybees #insects #worldhoneybeeday #threatenedspecies

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Attention elephant lovers: World Elephant Day is August 12!

@songjudaemicke.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social #nonfiction #math #picturebooks

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Songju Daemicke - Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope @songjudaemicke.bsky.social · Aug 7

Basking in the inspiration of the amazing Grace Lee and James Boggs at the Boggs Center. Check out my book, Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope, to learn more about Grace.
@albertwhitman.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
#bio #nonfiction #gardens #k12 ❤️📚🌱🌻📚

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 16

What an honor! Too Much! An Overwhelming Day by @angelchang.bsky.social and me and published by Abrams is one of 20 Sakura Medal nominees this school year. Kids at International Schools in Japan will read the nominees and vote for the winner! 🎉
#kidlit #picturebook #teacher #librarian #library

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 16

Today’s photo is from 7 years ago when Charlie was six months old.

on top of the world

together we’ve climbed, explored,

making lasting friends

#HaikuSaturday #dogs #Photography

Goldendoodle puppy on top of a mountain peak photo by Laura Roettiger

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 15

The fabulous Vivian Kirkfeld has featured LIZARD INVASION in her Perfect Picture Book Friday blog!
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social #lizards #invasivespecies

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: LIZARD INVASION

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I always love featuring books that entertain and educate…and when they are written by dear kid lit folks I have met in person, that makes it e…

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Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Aug 13

Honoring Elvis' music & life during ✨ Elvis Week ✨ w/a #giveaway 🎵
Win a signed copy of ELVIS PRESLEY: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY by joining my newsletter at lisarogerswrites.com. Free BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE activity kit w/signup. Ends 8/18/25. US only. 🎶 #ElvisPresley #Elvis

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Jul 31

July 30--International Friendship Day. We can certainly use some international friendships! Here are some children's books about friendships worth reading.

@picturebookgold.bsky.social @jilldanabooks.bsky.social @ljrwritenow.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you so much, Marta!!

Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · Jun 24

Taking a social media break. To contact me, please visit my website www.JillDanaBooks.com & enter the contact form. Thank you!

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jun 8

Happy International Butterfly Awareness Day! Celebrate this day by reading this beautiful and informative book by the talented @martamagellan.bsky.social

#nonfiction #butterfly #k12 #kidlit

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jun 8

Let's celebrate National Best Friends Day by reading these beautiful books by our talented @jilldanabooks.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social
❤️📚🍀⭐
#Nationalbestfriendsday #kidlit #k12

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

a red heart with the words thank you surrounded by blue and white flowers

ALT: a red heart with the words thank you surrounded by blue and white flowers

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · May 24

Fun Food Facts Friday - Food Facts for Kids
Pineapples* 🍍
For the full post, please visit @JillDanaBooks on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DKBSkWYAea2/

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · May 17

Fun Food Fact Friday - Food Facts for Kids - Kohlrabi*
For the full post, please visit @JillDanaBooks on IG: www.instagram.com/p/DJvROE-Aail/
#FunFoodFactsFriday #FoodFacts #Kohlrabi #KohlrabiFacts

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · May 3

Fun Food Fact Friday - Food Facts for Kids
Tea Leaves*
For the full post, please visit @JillDanaBooks on IG: www.instagram.com/p/DJLUMmxgU66/

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · May 2

Please note: this storytime will be rescheduled! Stay tuned for new storytime dates. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Posted @withregram • @bnfortlauderdale Join us for a special storytime with local author Jill Dana as we celebrate the release of her newest children’s book, “Butternut & Bobo.”

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Apr 4

Wishing a very happy 2nd anniversary to this fascinating great read! @bonniekelso.bsky.social

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · May 1

CelebratingJewish American Heritage Month with Picture Book Gold authors' beautiful contributions to children's literature!

@ljrwritenow.bsky.social @jilldanabooks.bsky.social @drzathome.bsky.social
#kidlit #JewishAmerican

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Jill Dana Books @jilldanabooks.bsky.social · May 2

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Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Apr 25

Cover Reveal: WOODY'S WORDS: WOODROW WILSON RAWLS AND WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS

Woody's quest to become an author is as ❤️-wrenching as his beautiful book. W/tender illos by Susan Reagan, it's coming your way 9/3 from Calkins Creek. Preorders welcome!

#kidlit #edusky #PictureBooks #classics

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