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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian

@writerjolene.bsky.social

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#Kidlit writer 📚 #SCBWI member 📚 Teacher librarian in a haunted library 👻 TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY '23 ✨ THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT '24 ✨ MAMIACHI AND ME '25 ✨ UNBREAKABLE: A JAPANESE AMERICAN FAMILY IN AN AMERICAN INCARCERATION CAMP '26 ✨

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 4d

Happy 5 year book birthday to @writerjolene.bsky.social 's BIONIC BEASTS!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know that October is Sensory Awareness Month! Let's celebrate with @writerjolene.bsky.social and TOO MUCH! An Overwhelming Day

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you all the supporters for #FallWritingFrenzy. @sylvialiu.bsky.social @natashakhankazi.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @davidmcmullin.bsky.social @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social @alexgino.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · 9d

THIS Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 am at the Denver Botanic Gardens Helen Fowler Library! We'll be doing a special ofrenda-themed storytime featuring THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Shaian, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, and me!

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #storytime #ofrenda #diademuertos #teacher

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 19d

The leaves are changing color. There’s a chill in the air. Celebrate the first day of autumn with members @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @nrpaulson.bsky.social’s NILA’S PERFECT COAT, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT! #kidlit #booksky #firstdayoffall

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · 21d

This is amazing--thank you so much for celebrating with us, friends! 🥰🥳

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 23d

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s a Grand day! Happy #GrandparentsDay! Celebrate with our beautiful books that feature grandparents: @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @candacespizzirri.bsky.social’s FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE, Rashmi Bismark’s FINDING OM, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 8

On this #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re so excited that members @ajirving.bsky.social, @mollyruttan.bsky.social, and @writerjolene.bsky.social’s books are available in other languages! Check out the multilingual versions of these fantastic picture books! #kidlit #booksky

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

Thank you so much, Carol! 💖 Gabby's artwork is so beautiful! 😍

Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you so much for sharing, friends. 💖

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Aug 30

In honor of Grief Awareness Day, we recommend two of our @kidlitcollective.bsky.social books...DANCE LIKE A LEAF by @ajirving.bsky.social and Claudia Navarro and THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by @writerjolene.bsky.social, Shaian Gutiérrez and @gabbyzapata.bsky.social. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 23

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing, Kaitlyn! 🥰🎉

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 21

Right?! I'm so honored and excited for them because it's such a cool program! 😍🎉

Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you so much, Karyn! 🎉

Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 21

Spotted on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators blog: The SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winners, including The Ofrenda That We Built by Shaian Gutiérrez, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, and me! Thanks to Justin Campbell and Holly Thompson for blogging! 🥰🎉

scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Humphrey the Egg-splorer dreamed big He wanted to be an egg-splorer like his grandfather Humpty Dumpty and didn't give in to peer pressure
Written by Nadia Ali
Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas
www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg...
@seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social

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Shaunessy Sinnett @shsinnett.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks to the #sunwritefun donors! #kidlit

@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @jyotigopal.bsky.social @jilanne.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you so much, Lija! 💖🎉

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · Aug 17

After a school visit last year, students took home squash seedlings. Some got planted outside, and the librarian just sent me pics of the results. SOPHIE’S SQUASH lives on!

Want me to visit your school or library? Contact Ellen Shay at schoolvisitdotconnector.com/contact

#megakidlit #booksky

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

My mom & I had fun at Second Star to the Right Books! TY to all who #preordered! I loved signing books & adding stickers & bookmarks! You can still order signed copies at Second Star. TY Becca Stadtlander & Union Square Kids for helping me bring this book to life! #kidlit #hoperode

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you so much, Laura! 🎉🥰❤️

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · Aug 16

Bucket list moment unlocked! I’ve always dreamed of visiting Ann Patchett’s legendary bookstore, and now I get to speak there! If you’re in the Nashville area I’d love for you to join me and the amazing Lindsey Kimery at Parnassus Books on Oct 9th.

Details here ➡️ parnassusbooks.net/event/2025-1...

Amanda Jones - That Librarian - with Lindsey Kimery

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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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