Thanks, Cait!

Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!@caitdarfler.com · 6d 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

Just a reminder. I'm always surprised how many people aren't aware of this. #Libraries

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 · last mo.

Iconic 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-...

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)

TOAD ON THE GO book trailer!! youtu.be/5Hydgd5ZCQ4

TOAD ON THE GO book trailer

YouTube video by Jashar Awan

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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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Thanks, Mary!

Mary K@maryloveswords.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yesterday’s fun outreach to a local preschool. Reading EVERY MONDAY MABEL by @jashar.bsky.social to the preschoolers and MOO BAA LALALA by @sandraboynton.bsky.social to the babies. 🩷🩷🩷

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 · 2mo 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...

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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TOAD ON THE GO by @jashar.bsky.social (Tundra) www.hbook.com/story/2026-s... #HBSummerReading #SummerReading #HBFamilyReading #FamilyReading #kidlit #BeginningReaders #Primary

📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚 The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️ Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissions for more details. We can't wait to hear from you!🩵

You never know where you'll find inspiration. Read about my writing process— jashar.substack.com/p/making-loops

Read all about where LOOPS, my latest book from @simonkids.bsky.social came from! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...

Making LOOPS

Behind-the-scenes of my latest picture book from Simon & Schuster

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⭐ Another starred review for EVERY MONDAY MABEL! I don't know how I missed this one from the CCBC back in January... ccbc.education.wisc.edu/every-monday...

Every Monday Mabel

“Monday is the best day of the week (according to Mabel, at least.)” Her Monday morning routine includes dragging a chair out of her bedroom, through the house, and out the front door. Each of her fam...

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⭐⭐⭐ Another starred review for LOOPS!!! "A colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book, perfect for children currently battling their own loops."— @slj.com Thank you, @slj.com ! Read the full review here: www.slj.com/review/loops...

Check out my conversation with @pattyjmurphy.bsky.social for PW's Four Questions! @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Four Questions for Jashar Awan

We spoke with Geisel and Caldecott Honor–winning creator Jashar Awan about his focus on the bigness of life's small moments and why he has chosen to explore heavier topics in his latest picture books.

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Thanks, @reillyacat.bsky.social ! I love "Just Because," too!

reilly, a cat@reillyacat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Blogged about some new picture books I loved. "Loops" by @jashar.bsky.social and "Just Because" by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault. Also posted a new comic and talked a little about loving Tana French and dreary Irish settings being my JAM www.reillyacat.com/not-fish/

Thank you, Raven Books!!

Raven Books@ravenbooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Yes, "Loops" is about learning to tie your shoes but also about growing up at your own pace, perseverance, being courageous, and having fun! @jashar.bsky.social's illustrations are gorgeous, love the tones

🌱 Happy book birthday to WHERE I GREW! Written by me and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell @rahele.bsky.social This gorgeous, heartfelt picture book celebrates the strength and legacy of those who travel to new lands and the homes they build. Available wherever fine books are sold.

Thanks, @kidsbookaday.bsky.social !

@kidsbookaday.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I'm excited to share these two new picture books that combine adorable illustrations, excellent storytelling, and subtle but effective messages for kids. @jashar.bsky.social @larissatheule.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/24/t...