Which banned books are you reading this week? @authorsabb.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #bannedbooksweek #kidlit
Jean Reidy
@jeanreidy.bsky.social
Bestselling and award-winning children's author of TRUMAN and more. Rep'd by Erin Murphy. Learn more at https://jeanreidy.com/
Hi Friends! It's my last festival of the season. And it's going to be a great one. I can't wait to hang out with young readers & their people at The Warwick Children’s Book Festival. And I'll have swag! Oh yeah! Check out www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org for info. See you there! #kidlit
Hooray for Saturday! Rain or shine, I can't wait to meet with, chat with, and sign books for young readers and their people at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. And I'll have swag! Oh yeah! Check out ccbfestival.org for more info. I hope to see you there! #kidlit
Hooray for Saturday! Rain or shine, I can't wait to meet with, chat with, and sign books for young readers and their people at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. And I'll have swag! Oh yeah! Check out ccbfestival.org for more info. I hope to see you there! #kidlit
Grandparents' Day is coming & I have the perfect gift. A GRAND DAY celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren in every kind of family. Plus, simple & fun activities for your home or classroom celebrations in my Activity Guide. More at jeanreidy.com! #kidlit #picturebooks
New beginnings go hand in hand with big dreams. Check out the WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? trio. They encourage kids to dream big & to be the authors of their own life stories. There's a lot packed into these sweet little reads. @choochoojoey.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #kidlit
I can't wait! In addition to my featured title, BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST, I'll be signing:🌇ALL THROUGH MY TOWN 🌍A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO 💕A GRAND DAY 🤗GROUP HUG 🕸️SYLVIE 🐢TRUMAN and ❓WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? And I'll have swag! I hope to see you there!
It's that time of year! And new beginnings take courage. If you have a favorite young reader, teacher, or librarian in your life who's heading back to school, this brave little tortoise, TRUMAN, might be a perfect companion. ❤️@simonkids.bsky.social #backtoschool #kidlit
Friends, I'll be signing books at the Notre Dame Bookstore during the ND vs. Michigan State Football Weekend. I'll be joined by illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson. Wahoo!! Stop by & say "hi" - and maybe buy a book or two. September 18th, 3:30-5:00 at the bookstore on campus. I'd love to see you there. ❤
I'm thrilled to see that ALL THROUGH MY TOWN still inspires reading ... and so much more! ❤️ #picturebooks #picturebook #kidlit
It's that graduation time of year! And for all your graduates, young and old, I have the perfect gift. Parents and teachers, check out my FREE Graduation Event Kit for fun home or school celebrations: jeanreidy.com/.../upl.../2... #picturebooks #picturebook #kidlit #graduation2026 #graduationgift
BUSY BUILDERS, BUSY WEEK is 10 years old! Can you believe it? And it's still going strong. To celebrate, the board book got a brand new, adorable cover! Pick up a copy for those construction-loving young readers in your life. Hooray! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #boardbook
This Earth Day, even kids can make a difference. Check out the amazing Storytime and Activity Guide for ideas of how to celebrate! #earthday #kidlit #picturebooks
I love Sam's art! She's simply amazing!
Elizabeth Metz@thefinestmuffins.bsky.social · 6mo ago"The illustrations for this book are hand built, mixed media three-dimensional sets photographed with a DSLR camera. -same process, two books illustrated by Samantha Cotterill! Heartfelt (2025) by @elainebvickers.bsky.social and A Grand Day (2022) by @jeanreidy.bsky.social #CopyrightPageArtNotes 🔎
Meet Vincent. He's smart and kind, and he wants to be an architect. Well, it just so happens that I have a book coming out called WE ALL HAVE GIFTS AND TALENTS that has a character named Vincent who wants to be an architect! This is more than a coincidence. It's story magic! #schoolvisits #kidlit
Hooray! A new book is coming. And it's for every Bun who loves a kid. And for every kid who loves a Bun ... and a Digger! I couldn't be more thrilled. And I can't wait for Bun and Digger to cuddle and crash their way into the hearts of young readers everywhere. ❤️ #kidlit #bookdeal #picturebooks
Friends, tomorrow, bring your youngest readers & listeners and join illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson and me for a very special storytime at The Book Stall. We'll have reading, games, crafts, autographs, & an art demo! Hope to see you there! #storytime #bookstore #indiebookstore #picturebook #kidlit
Friends, bring your youngest readers and listeners and join illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson & me for a very special storytime at The Book Stall. We'll have reading, games, crafts, autographs, and an art demonstration! Hope to see you there! #storytime #indiebookstores #picturebook #kidlit
So grateful for this amazing review of BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST. And there's a giveaway too! ❤️ #picturebooks #kidlit #giveaway readingismysuperpower.org/2026/02/24/b...
Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Bob is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest by Jean Reidy
BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, and SMARTEST AUTHOR: Jean Reidy ILLUSTRATOR: Amy Jindra Hodgson GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Rocky Pond Books RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2026 PAGE…
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Friends, I'm continuing the celebration of BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST with this incredible Storytime and Curriculum Guide. In it, you'll find dozens of activities tied to fun & learning. jeanreidy.com/wp-content/u... #picturebooks #classroom #teachers #librarians #storytime #kidlit
Friends, BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST is out in the world. I'm celebrating with gobs of gratitude to Amy Jindra Hodgson, the wonderful team at Penguin/Rocky Pond, and all the young readers who will get to know Bob and his forest friends. jeanreidy.com #picturebook #friendship #kidlit
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! May I suggest a gift? #kidlit #valentinesday #valentinesgift #giftideas @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @choochoojoey.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
Today's the day! World Read Aloud Day 2026! I'm so excited to be reading and chatting with schools and classrooms and libraries all over the country. Thanks, LitWorld for making this day possible. Ready! Set! Go! #worldreadaloudday #kidlit
Excitement at the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards with @sarahhammond.bsky.social @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social and @jeanreidy.bsky.social - congrats to Jess Callans, @barbrosenstock.bsky.social, and Candace Fleming for their accolades!
Such a fun and exciting morning!
Sara F. Shacter@sarashacter.bsky.social · 9mo agoExcitement at the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards with @sarahhammond.bsky.social @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social and @jeanreidy.bsky.social - congrats to Jess Callans, @barbrosenstock.bsky.social, and Candace Fleming for their accolades!