Jashar Awan
@jashar.bsky.social
Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator; EVERY MONDAY MABEL out now from Simon & Schuster; repped by Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio
Thanks, Abbie!
Abbie James@abbiewjames.bsky.social · 3d agoI was so excited to see another toad book by @jashar.bsky.social! TOAD ON THE GO is fabulous. Kids will love finding the other animals' blunders in the illustrations, and readers of all ages need reminders that everyone makes mistakes. #kidlit 📚👍
Occasionally, I’ll get good news that I'm not allowed to share until it has been officially announced. Check out the round-up of these official announcements in the new LONG STORY SHORT! jashar.substack.com/p/officially...
Officially Announced
Jenna Jr., Texas Book Festival, and more!
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So excited to be heading to Austin in November!! texasbookfestival.org/authors/
2026 Author Lineup – Texas Book Festival
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If you’d like to attend the virtual Ohio Book Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, you can register for free here— www.eventbrite.com/e/1999267988...
2026 Ohio Book Awards
The Ohioana Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 85th annual Ohio Book Awards.
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Go behind the scenes of TOAD ON THE GO in the new LONG STORY SHORT!! jashar.substack.com/p/fury-toad
Fury Toad
Behind the scenes of TOAD ON THE GO
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☀️COVER REVEAL!!☀️ THE SUN WANTS TO PLAY is a collection of seasonal poems by Vikram Madan and illustrated by me. Available for preorder now!
I'm pleased to share that EVERY MONDAY MABEL has been chosen as the winner of the 2026 Ohio Book Award for Juvenile Literature! Thank you to the Ohioana Library Association for this award!
Thanks, Cait!
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!@caitdarfler.com · 2mo ago📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks Only Ants for Andy Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social Where are my picky eaters? This book is fantastic for those with a fear of trying new foods. I love that the MC is an anteater!
New LONG STORY SHORT featuring my 2026 ALA photo album! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...
Unshakeable Joy
My ALA photo album, 2026
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Great list, Meg! Thanks for including EVERY MONDAY MABEL! www.thechildrensbookreview.com/summer-readi...
Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens, Curated by Award-Winning Author Meg Medina
Dive into summer reading with a curated collection of standout books handpicked by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina.
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PATTYCAKE PAIRING FOR 7/11/26: If you're looking for books on making mistakes and how to deal with them, I'd pair my friend @jashar.bsky.social's TOAD ON THE GO @tundrabooks + my IT'S OK TO MAKE MISTAKES @sesamestreet. BIG/little readers will see that making mistakes is ok + part of life! ❤️ PJM #SEL
EVERY MONDAY MABEL is nominated for an Ohio Book Award and Readers' Choice voting is now LIVE!! survey.typeform.com/to/Pows6jiE (Voting ends on July 15)
Such a great time!! So wonderful to meet you in person, Joe!
Joe@iamjoeprince.bsky.social · 3mo agoIconic moments at The Newbery/Caldecott/Legacy Awards with @erinentrada.bsky.social @jashar.bsky.social & @matthewburgessj.bsky.social My heart is full. What an amazing night, what inspiring authors & illustrators. So much laughter, so much joy.
⭐ A starred review from @slj.com for TOAD ON THE GO!! www.slj.com/review/toad-...
Toad on the Go
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Here is my ALA 2026 signing schedule—stop by and say “hi!” Saturday, June 27th 1:00-2:00pm—Every Monday Mabel and Loops (Author Autographing Station 1) Sunday, June 28th 11:30am-12:30pm—Toad on the Go (Booth 2421, Tundra Books) 2:30-3:30pm—Where I Grew (Booth 3025, Norton Young Readers)
New LONG STORY SHORT, featuring an excerpt from TOAD ON THE GO! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...
TOAD ON THE GO—in stores now!
Plus, my ALA schedule!
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LOOPS is on the Read with Jenna Jr. 2026 list!! Thanks, @todayshow.com !! 🎉🎉🎉 www.today.com/popculture/b...
Read With Jenna Jr. 2026: See All 21 Books on This Year’s Kid-Friendly List
Find Jenna-approved summer reading selections for kids of all ages right here.
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Toad returns to bookstores today in TOAD ON THE GO from Tundra Books!
Thank you so much!
Librarians of Littles@littleslibrarians.bsky.social · 4mo ago@jashar.bsky.social is an incredible storyteller. His illustrations are captivating and his stories are so completely engaging. He makes stories that resonate with young readers, it’s no wonder that he has such amazing books like Every Monday Mabel. #librarian #picturebook #picturebooklove #podcast
TOAD ON THE GO got a great review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social ! "Like Awan’s previous Toad book, this story shares an important virtue in a way that has kid-appeal." www.booklistonline.com/products/982...
Booklist Online: Leading Book Discovery
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We have an amazing lineup of kids & YA authors for #ALAac26! Valerie Bolling, Alex Ritany, Rex Ogle, Nikki McClure, Katie Yamasaki, Joy Harjo and Adriana Garcia, Jashar Awan! Booth 3025. @valeriebolling.bsky.social @jashar.bsky.social #skybrarian #edusky drive.google.com/file/d/1R5HJ...
Preorder today with @covertocover.bsky.social and get 26% off! Use coupon code PREORDER26. Order today as the discount ends June 12 🐸https://covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/list/ohio-preorder-picks
New edition of my newsletter LONG STORY SHORT! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...
Interview round-up
Plus stars and style!
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