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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · 5d

Then I should share that I LOVE your illustrations for THE INQUISITOR'S TALE, and am 99% sure it's why I was drawn to pick up the book in the first place!

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · 7d

My undergrad English class on Young Adult Literature has just decreed Isaac Blum’s THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF HOODIE ROSEN meets the criteria for Young Teen Lit.... Thoughts? @youngteenlit.bsky.social

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · Jul 14

Not to freak you out about being half way through summer or anything, but here's a reminder that if you're planning to teach The Power of Sympathy in the coming year, @mypbjam.bsky.social and I are happy to Zoom into your classroom!

Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · Dec 20

Jennifer Harris (@mypbjam.bsky.social) and I are pleased to share the release of our @broadviewpress.bsky.social edition of William Hill Brown's THE POWER OF SYMPATHY (1789). Here's a short thread about the book, which its original printer, Isaiah Thomas, marketed as the first American novel. 🧵🗃️

A stack of copies of THE POWER OF SYMPATHY, by William Hill Brown, published by Broadview Press and edited by Jennifer Harris and Bryan Waterman. The cover features a portrait of the poet Sarah Wentworth Apthorp Morton by Gilbert Stuart. Morton was long thought, though incorrectly, to be the novel's author. One vignette in the novel, however, is modeled on a scandal in which Morton's husband, Perez, carried on an affair with her younger sister, Fanny, which resulted in two pregnancies and, ultimately, Fanny's suicide. In Stuart's portrait, Morton appears to be a woman of sensibility, her face slightly flushed.

Newspaper advertisement, Jan 22, 1789, announcing the publication of the "First AMERICAN Novel." The ad promises it won't be like all the other novels. This little two-volume package will actually be good for you. Published by Isaiah Thomas and Co in Boston and sold at their Bookstore, No. 45 Newbury Street.

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · Jul 9

Reading is transformative so I’m 100% behind a National Year of Reading but instead of shaming parents/carers (“put our phones down and pick up a book”) let’s focus on access and choice for children. That includes reversing library closures and funding cuts. #readingforpleasure

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Jul 7

A National Year of Reading will take place in 2026 aimed at curtailing the reading crisis among children and young people. The initiative was launched by education secretary, Bridget Phillipson ahead of a reception to be held at 10 Downing Street 👇 #BookSky

Trade comes together for government backed National Year of Reading

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 27

Feeling lucky for this fantastic review! @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Out yesterday from Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social is THE WITCHING HOUR, illus by Adelina Lirius, from Tundra. It's a story of a witches' family but it could be that of any family trying to calm a baby. Their chaos, however, is unique. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-...

Book cover of The Witching Hour by Jennifer Harris and Adelina Lirius depicts two women (witches) and a little boy trying to calm a crying baby.

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · Jun 24

An angle to explore: "Novels are empathy machines: they invite you to imagine what it might be like to be somebody else. So they are, at least potentially, an antidote to the misogynistic influence of the manosphere" www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

‘One kid at a time’: How children’s books on male friendship could combat toxic masculinity

From Margaret McDonald’s Glasgow Boys to Nathanael Lessore’s King of Nothing, boys take centre stage in this year’s Carnegie-winning titles. Let’s hope that the male protagonists persuade more boys to...

www.theguardian.com

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · May 26

Please join us!

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · May 26

🍁Picture Books, Eh! is hosting the spring edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, June 16th at 7pm.

Tune in to hear some amazing new books!

@picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks for sharing! @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · Jun 11

"A family of witches desperately tries to entertain a cranky baby in this delightful picture book for fans of Little Witch Hazel and Go the F**k to Sleep."

Enter to win a copy of Jennifer Harris / @mypbjam.bsky.social & Adelina Lirius' "The Witching Hour" from Tundra Books #💙📚

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 4

thanks! I'm also of the belief that every manuscript submitted is a huge victory #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 4

I think you replied on the wrong post! But congratulations to @cassfederman.bsky.social! My most recent pb comes out later in June. The box showed up on my doorstep today! #kidlitchat

The Witching Hour by Jennifer Harris; illustrated by Adelina Lirius | Penguin Random House Canada

A family of witches desperately tries to entertain a cranky baby in this delightful picture book for fans of Little Witch Hazel and Go the F**k to Sleep.

www.penguinrandomhouse.ca

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Jun 4

I sold one #pb this year (phew!)--that's 2028 covered. Working on 2029--but the pb market is slow. So focusing on what I can do to uplift and bring joy. On that note, hosting another virtual pb event for SCBWI this month! Tell me about your favourite pbs with ambiguous endings #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · May 28

There's a moment when I get the first line in my head, and I know it's gold. That's all I need--one line, and it drives the whole pb manuscript. I know people who force themselves to write--but I could never force that line #kidlitchat

Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · May 28

TOPIC: What's your favorite part of the creative process? And what part is the hardest for you to work through? #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · May 7

I queried my agent before researching query letters (whoops). But I was teaching professional writing at the time, and pulled out every trick. It worked! Be sensible, be persuasive, be clear. Also: research who you’re sending the letter to, but remember: don’t look like a stalker. #kidlitchat

Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · May 7

TOPIC: Let's talk... queries! What are your best tips for writing it great query? What do you avoid or, if you receive queries, reallllly dislike seeing? And... who and what are you querying these days? #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Apr 30

I still use microfilm. My other publications are all historical. Am I the only one who has ever used microcard? That's even more obscure! #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Apr 30

I asked my spouse how many #picturebooks I’d need to publish to be taken seriously as an author. He guessed three. When I hit that it still didn’t quite sink in. I signed a contract for my sixth book recently, and am feeling very real now! #kidlitchat

Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · Apr 30

TOPIC: What are some of the key moments in your career/writing/illustrating journey? What are the moments or events that moved you forward or were turning points? And what has been "the best thing ever!" moment for you so far? #Kidlitchat

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Kirsten Pendreigh @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social · Apr 20

A nice little blog post about WHEN A TREE FALLS. Thanks for having me, Sue! #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2025/04/when...

When a Tree Falls....

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Pajama Press @pajamapress.bsky.social · Apr 11

Pajama Press is excited to announce that we are opening our submissions for middle-grade and YA fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction.
Please visit the Pajama Press submission page on our website for more details.

#opensubmission #YAbooks #middlegrade #fantasy #scifi #historicalfiction

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thanks @secondstory.bsky.social for sharing #picturebook THE WARMEST BLANKET IN THE WORLD by Tamara Levine and @elliearscott.bsky.social. It certainly is a cozy read of family and sharing. (I also learned about qiviut.) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

The Warmest Blanket in the World

Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Apr 16

In order to stay creative, I need to make time to read. I'm holding too much in my head related to my day job, volunteering, parenting, etc. Books are a palate cleanser for my brain. Latest obsession below! #kidlitchat

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Apr 15

My theory is this SHOULD be fun! I mean, I *could* have done a graphic about the industry gossip I've been trying to gather about what editors want, but why not weave it into a post that will make people smile?! #picturebooks #kidlit

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · Apr 15

Just me, over on Instagram, @mypbjam, talking about Easter witches, shark girls, picture books, and what kidlit editors are apparently looking for in this weird moment... #kidlit #picturebooks

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Apr 3

🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
@picturebookseh.bsky.social

The title reads SPRING RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of flowers and bees.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Apr 3

Check out these Spring releases from Picture Books, Eh!
#CanKidLit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Apr 3

🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
@picturebookseh.bsky.social

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