Holding my book in my hands for the first time was pretty amazing. Where the Light Shines In hits bookstores everywhere on September 29! #middlegrade #2026debuts
Jenny Mattern
@jengelmattern.bsky.social
Author. Fledgling poet. MGHub co-founder. Rep’d by Nicole Eisenbraun @ GCL. Debut novel, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN, releasing 9.29.26. Website: jemattern.com
As "Jimothy Fever" progressed Tom thought his raccoon friend was stressed Being thrust into fame Is a dangerous game When fans become truly obsessed Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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To combat the sweltering heat, Tom’s sprinklers--zzzzt zzzzt zzzt- -kept the beat Though his feathers got wet He continued to sweat As he dashed through them like an athlete Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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They're cold, alone, and terrified. This year, won't you give a small press debut a warm space on your shelf? Or if you can, adopt 2 or more, as small press debut books are social creatures and do better in a multi-book home. #booksky 📚💙 #indiebooks
Wish you could preorder a signed copy of a #middlegrade debut that earned a Kirkus ⭐️? (“A sensitive, introspective look at the complexities of being an adoptee." 😍) Love to support indie bookstores? Follow this link and you can do both at once! factandfictionbooks.com/book/s978163...
With very few exceptions, we three—the Limerick Amigas—have been co-writing a limerick about a silly turkey every week for nearly 3 years. Utterly pointless? Probably. Super-fun-soul-filler? Absolutely. 💜
Karyn Curtis @karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social · 2w agoGuy Smiley's Emporium of Cars Was rated on Yelp with five stars But jalopies and clunkers Missing hoods, doors, and bumpers Left Tom commuting by streetcar Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
What small acts have you witnessed that are making the world a better place? 🍃 🖐️
Oh, my heart! 💜
Stacy Alfano@teachlovesbooks.bsky.social · 4w ago#ShahendaVanNostrand you will be over the moon to read this book! It was an amazing story about adoption, family, and roots. Wow—definitely purchasing for my classroom when it debuts (on my birthday—what a gift!) 9-29 Thank you @jengelmattern.bsky.social , @jollyfishpress.bsky.social #BookPosse
This newest read arrived today! Thank you @jengelmattern.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social #BookPosse Publishes 9-29-2026!!
Tom boarded a slick little ship For a slow, peaceful river-cruise trip Churches and castles Were worth all the hassles Which lessened with each coffee sip Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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I loved this one by debut author @jengelmattern.bsky.social A heartbreaking & heartwarming adoption story with a unique twist. The communication among the characters-really talking things out was inspiring. Onto #bookposse member @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social
Tom accepted a job that seemed cool: Driving busloads of children to school But the chaos and noise Of small girls and boys Only ruffled his feathers-- silly fool! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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So excited to see this one by @jengelmattern.bsky.social in my 📬 today!! Looking forward to reading!! This publishes 9/29/26!! We have a #bookposse wait list for this! @jollyfishpress.bsky.social
Just finished this story about Gloria and her quest to find her birth mother. Will a picture in an obituary lead her to the truth? An amazing, heartwarming and heart wrenching read! #bookposse @jengelmattern.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social Headed your way @cindyschwind1.bsky.social
A trip to the cottage needs packing But Tom's organization was lacking Was it five shirts or four? Would he wish he had more? The luggage and boxes kept stacking! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
Mickey Mouse Rummaging
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Tom strode to the plate with aplomb After lessons from baseball dot com But kept missing the ball Couldn't hit it at all Feathers flew in a tizzy--poor Tom! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Tom packed for a lunch en plain air He brought enough salad to share With a few hungry swans Playing Frisbee on the lawn And one ravenous fuzzy black bear! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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ambrosial additions in the salad mini marshmallows #dailyhaikuprompt ambrosial #poetry
Tom heard that libraries were splendid He checked out more things than intended Disney movies, magazines, Museum passes for teens... He left feeling fully contented! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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For Mothers Day, Tom picked some flowers Tended through sun and spring showers But of course, bees assembled And Tom's feathers trembled So he channeled his mom's superpowers Happy Mothers Day! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social and me
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Tom hauled his bike out of the shed And fastened his hat on his head With maximum grace And a blistering pace He peddled straight to the trailhead Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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✨ Pretty sure messages like this will never stop being exciting! ✨ #mglit #bookposse
Jennifer Guyor Jowett@jenguyorjowett.bsky.social · 3mo ago#bookposse is so excited to be able to read @jengelmattern.bsky.social's debut novel Where the Light Shines In. Thanks so much to @jollyfishpress.bsky.social for sharing!
Tom's talons were needing some care The winter had left them all bare So he filed, buffed, and preened Before painting them green Sorcery! For turkeys who dare. Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Tom greeted the day with a frown The rain and the hail pounded down But he put on his wellies And grabbed his umbrelly And went splashing through puddles 'crosstown! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Tom ventured to clean out his eaves As they were congested with leaves "Spring cleaning's my jam, Get with the program!" With a Huzzah,Tom rolled up his sleeves! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social and me
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Who were riveted by this great stunt Far superior to an egg hunt "Let's launch them!" they cried Eggs flew far and wide Making bystanders mad at their stunt! Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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