JN Courtney
@jncourtneyauth.bsky.social
Children's Book Writer, explorer, loves nature, reading and special time with family and friends. Website: https://jncourtneypublications.com
It sounds wonderful. I'll be looking for it. Thanks for letting us know.
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Art can be almost anything. Painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, textiles, pottery, photography, jewelry...
As long as it is something YOU made.
Art can be almost anything. Painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, textiles, pottery, photography, jewelry...
As long as it is something YOU made.
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It sounds wonderful. I'll be looking for it. Thanks for letting us know.
I am grateful for my family and friends. They bring me a lot of joy. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I am grateful for my family and friends. They bring me a lot of joy. #kidlitchat
I recently visited Boulder, CO and discovered NCAR-National Center for Atmospheric Research-so cool to learn about Dropsondes (devices dropped from planes to measure the weather) - Ty Tim. And the Dushanbe Teahouse-amazing flavors. #NCARResearch #atmosphericscience #bouldercolorado #dushanbeteahouse
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I recently visited Boulder, CO and discovered NCAR-National Center for Atmospheric Research-so cool to learn about Dropsondes (devices dropped from planes to measure the weather) - Ty Tim. And the Dushanbe Teahouse-amazing flavors. #NCARResearch #atmosphericscience #bouldercolorado #dushanbeteahouse
Thanks for liking my recent post when I shared my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." It's so much fun to inspire kids with new ways people of using science to help others. I was recently in your area (or the area you went to school), visiting family in Denver, CO.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thanks for liking my recent post when I shared my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." It's so much fun to inspire kids with new ways people of using science to help others. I was recently in your area (or the area you went to school), visiting family in Denver, CO.
I so enjoyed the opportunity to be part of Festival-to-Go, sharing my love of reading and writing, at RCSD schools #52 (Frank Fowler Dow) and #23 (Frances Parker). #RCSD #kidlit #ReadWithKids #readaloud #SelfPublishing #readingwithkids #stemeducation #womeninscience #childrensbooks #scienceforkids
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I so enjoyed the opportunity to be part of Festival-to-Go, sharing my love of reading and writing, at RCSD schools #52 (Frank Fowler Dow) and #23 (Frances Parker). #RCSD #kidlit #ReadWithKids #readaloud #SelfPublishing #readingwithkids #stemeducation #womeninscience #childrensbooks #scienceforkids
I'm happy to share that my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" received a Five Star Review from Reader Views. See the review at: readerviews.com/reviews/?s=J...
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
October 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I'm happy to share that my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" received a Five Star Review from Reader Views. See the review at: readerviews.com/reviews/?s=J...
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
I just enjoyed a talk by Shelby Van Pelt about her beginnings as a writer and the origin of different aspects of her book. She's very engaging and answers a wide variety of questions with ease. #kidlit #authors #ratswithbackpacks #herorats #childrensbookauthors
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Shelby Van Pelt
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September 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I just enjoyed a talk by Shelby Van Pelt about her beginnings as a writer and the origin of different aspects of her book. She's very engaging and answers a wide variety of questions with ease. #kidlit #authors #ratswithbackpacks #herorats #childrensbookauthors
shelbyvanpelt.com
shelbyvanpelt.com
Yes, there are. I appreciate your determination and perseverance.
It's all right. I know it takes several years usually for a story to make it from editor to bookstore. So they outpaced me! There are more stories in the world to be written. And I'm determined to find them. #KidLitChat
September 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Yes, there are. I appreciate your determination and perseverance.
It sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.
#KidLitChat There's a slim little writing craft book I've found really helpful as I work on developing Deep point of view. It's this one:
jillelizabethnelson.com/book/rivet-y...
jillelizabethnelson.com/book/rivet-y...
Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View
Visit the post for more.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.
I didn't know this. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Birds are quite amazing.
Sept. 6 is International Vulture Awareness Day! By consuming carcasses, #vultures prevent the spread of deadly diseases. Their bald heads, super-strong stomach acid, and ability to process pathogens--even anthrax--make them perfectly adapted for that essential role.
September 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I didn't know this. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Birds are quite amazing.
Congratulations Hanna. That's so exciting. Best wishes with you book. :)
If I tell you I’ve spent years reading these deal announcements, you might feel a hint of the excitement and overwhelming emotion I felt when I saw my debut listed on Publishers Marketplace this morning. I don’t think this feeling will ever get old.
#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit
#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit
September 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Congratulations Hanna. That's so exciting. Best wishes with you book. :)
Thanks for "liking" my post. Best wishes with your writing. Sorry about your finding out a similar story to yours is coming out this Fall. I'm glad though that you had another one to focus upon. That helps I'm sure with the disappointment over the other one. We put our hearts into our work. :)
#KidLitChat My revisions for current #MG #HF #NIV are picking up their pace. Which I love. I had a PB nearly prepped for sub, only to see another story with nearly the same premise is publishing this fall. So, I sent my agent another story I'd been developing on the side, and that's prepping for sub
TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Share what you want to (or can) about current projects, what you've been doing for the past three months, and what's next! #kidlitchat
September 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thanks for "liking" my post. Best wishes with your writing. Sorry about your finding out a similar story to yours is coming out this Fall. I'm glad though that you had another one to focus upon. That helps I'm sure with the disappointment over the other one. We put our hearts into our work. :)
I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies.
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
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#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
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September 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies.
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
I enjoyed a two-night getaway at Stratford in Ontario, Canada. It's a fun place to explore, attend a play (I went to Anne of Green Gables) and taste some dark chocolate at Chocolate Barrs. Hope to return to see a play in the Patterson and Festival Theaters.
August 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I enjoyed a two-night getaway at Stratford in Ontario, Canada. It's a fun place to explore, attend a play (I went to Anne of Green Gables) and taste some dark chocolate at Chocolate Barrs. Hope to return to see a play in the Patterson and Festival Theaters.
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I spotted a dragonfly at the community garden today for the first time. We put a wildlife pond in earlier this year, so perhaps this is a result of that action. In any case were delighted - these insects eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day and they’re really really cool!
August 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I spotted a dragonfly at the community garden today for the first time. We put a wildlife pond in earlier this year, so perhaps this is a result of that action. In any case were delighted - these insects eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day and they’re really really cool!
Upcoming author events in upstate NY. Please join me if you're in the area. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #glasgow #science #rat
July 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Upcoming author events in upstate NY. Please join me if you're in the area. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #glasgow #science #rat
I enjoyed a breakfast picnic at the Erie Canal in Fairport with food from the local Farmer's Market - a great way to start my day. Here are a few pics from my walk afterwards along the canal. @nature.org @eriecanal.bsky.social @cnywaterways.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I enjoyed a breakfast picnic at the Erie Canal in Fairport with food from the local Farmer's Market - a great way to start my day. Here are a few pics from my walk afterwards along the canal. @nature.org @eriecanal.bsky.social @cnywaterways.bsky.social
Excited about an event this Saturday. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #pittsfordlibrary #pittsfordny #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #liftbridge #glasgow #science #rat
July 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Congratulations - that's inspiring news!
🎉 What a term! We received 33 STEM Nation Award submissions with 104 elements to validate ⭐
Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!
🔗More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde
For updates, inspiration & more ➡️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)
Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!
🔗More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde
For updates, inspiration & more ➡️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)
July 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Congratulations - that's inspiring news!
Awesome image. Thanks for sharing.
July 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Awesome image. Thanks for sharing.
I love the bear with his Mum. Thanks for sharing.
⭐️Summer Sale 25% off!⭐️
For a limited period only I am offering a special deal on a selection of original artwork, lots to choose from.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...
#NatureArtwork #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
For a limited period only I am offering a special deal on a selection of original artwork, lots to choose from.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...
#NatureArtwork #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
July 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I love the bear with his Mum. Thanks for sharing.
Join me as I share my new book. Be inspired by intelligent rats who save people's lives and the Scottish girl, whose love of animals, led her to training them in Tanzania. calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14739985
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
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#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Join me as I share my new book. Be inspired by intelligent rats who save people's lives and the Scottish girl, whose love of animals, led her to training them in Tanzania. calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14739985
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
Sweet image. Thanks for sharing.
This little guy was added to my shop this week. A small original artwork, perfect for a nursery or a child's bedroom.
theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/4323...
#Rabbit #bunny #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/4323...
#Rabbit #bunny #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
June 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Sweet image. Thanks for sharing.
Summer concerts are beginning. I went to the Fairport Gazebo for the Brockport Big Band. They were great! Unfortunately, with storms earlier in the day and a cloudy sky overhead, it wasn't as busy as most concerts are. #music #summerconcerts #brockportbigband #fairportpubliclibrary #eriecanal
June 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Summer concerts are beginning. I went to the Fairport Gazebo for the Brockport Big Band. They were great! Unfortunately, with storms earlier in the day and a cloudy sky overhead, it wasn't as busy as most concerts are. #music #summerconcerts #brockportbigband #fairportpubliclibrary #eriecanal
Please join me for my upcoming author event based on writing "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." #herorats #science #positive #inspiringstories #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #scotland #tanzania #science #rat #excitingbooks #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
June 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Please join me for my upcoming author event based on writing "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." #herorats #science #positive #inspiringstories #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #scotland #tanzania #science #rat #excitingbooks #stem #stemeducationforkids💡