A new idea rolling around in my head and this chap popped out. #whimsicalwhale #childrensillustration
Jo Renfro - Peg’s Egg coming in February 2026
@jorenfro.bsky.social
Author and Illustrator of PEG’S EGG, PEG GETS CRACKIN’ and PEG GETS PLUCKY. Available now! Mom, grandma, animal and outdoor lover. Rep’d by @swekstein.sky.social Website www.jorenfro.com
Little me for #kidlitartpostcard day. Every summer we went to the same ranch in Colorado. This was my childhood hero. Ellis. He was the cowboy in charge of the horses. I would get up early every morning and sit on the front porch and watch him ride across the river to bring the horses back across.
GIVEAWAY FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER! Just comment ‘classroom giveaway’ . And if you are a teacher…sign up to win!
Jo Renfro - Peg’s Egg coming in February 2026@jorenfro.bsky.social · 3mo agoTEACHER/CLASSROOM GIVEAWAY! Any one can enter. Teachers and those that appreciate them! Just comment ‘CLASSROOM GIVEAWAY’ to be entered. Teachers can win for your class, and parents/others can enter and donate to one of your favorite teachers! See what is included in the comments.
TEACHER/CLASSROOM GIVEAWAY! Any one can enter. Teachers and those that appreciate them! Just comment ‘CLASSROOM GIVEAWAY’ to be entered. Teachers can win for your class, and parents/others can enter and donate to one of your favorite teachers! See what is included in the comments.
For the afternoon crowd. Mermaid and Blue Bear are happy to make an appearance today! A side note, you can find a little blue bear in every book I've illustrated. #BlueBear #mermaid #kidlitart #illustrator #authorillustrator
Traci Van Wagoner@tracivw.bsky.social · 3mo agoIt's #KidLitArtPostcard day and #Mermay! I’m an award winning illustrator finding joy & magic in a chaotic world w/art & stories, looking for new projects & representation for illustration & author/illustrator avenues. See more: www.tracivanwagoner.com #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #paintplay
I’m working on a dog project that I’m really excited about (more on that later) but figured I would debut some of the characters for #kidlitartpostcard day! My website is Jorenfro.com
I got to do a fun Q&A about PEG’S EGG for the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social 😊 Hope you’ll check it out!
Boulder Bookstore@boulderbookstore.bsky.social · 3mo agoHappy Monday! We've got a new Author Q&A Video up on our YouTube channel - today's author is @jorenfro.bsky.social, author of "Peg's Egg," and she joins us to answer some of our questions and reads from her new book. Thank you to Jo for recording this video for us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qysP...
Very excited to be working on this hilarious, rowdy, raucous book! Tater vs. Spud. Coming fall 2027. @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
I just have to say…I NEVER, EVER voted for this lunatic. And to the rest of the world, there are still a lot of good people here in the US and we are mad, horrified, terrified and doing all we can to stop this madness.
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m Jo and I love my job! I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social and my portfolio website is Jorenfro.com
Happy 1st Book Anniversary to KAI PO CHE: Mini's Perfect Kite. Congratulations to @thesusankam.bsky.social and @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social 💐🎂🥳 @pbbuds.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #kidlit #picturebook #BookBirthday #librarian #teacher #school #childrensbooks #author #kidlitillustration
Try these funny seasonal read-alouds that work for every kid, no matter how or what they celebrate. 🐰🥚 hubs.li/Q047JFp-0
2 Offbeat Children's Book Picks for Easter That Are Not Religious
If you are looking for secular Easter books for kids that do not reference church or the Bible, we've got two new storybooks that fit the bill!
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…and then there were three! Hope you will check them all out, but especially PEG’S EGG that just came out last week! I will be doing a giveaway soon! Reviews are sure appreciated! #pegsegg @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
It’s PEG’S EGG book birthday! I really love this book and it’s got a fun twist I think kids will get a kick out of! Hope you’ll check it out! #funnypicturebook #bookbirthday
Did you know… that a free and easy way to support authors is to request that your local library carry their book! You can do it online. Just takes a minute. Easy peasy! And I’m not just saying this because I have a new book coming out 😉😉😉
Peg is back with PEG’S EGG! Check it out! Oh Peg! What are you up to now!? Order now from your favorite indie bookstore or a signed copy from oldfirehousebooks.com/book/9798889... @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Hi all! I’m Jo and I’m an author and illustrator of picture books. I love creating stories and art with whimsy and heart. I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social and my website is jorenfro.com #kidlitartpostcard
Publishing for Minnesota auction is LIVE! Ends Friday at 11:45. So many great items from authors, editors, agents and illustrators! Check them out! www.32auctions.com/organization...
Signed copies of all three PEG books
Auction item 'Signed copies of all three PEG books' hosted online at 32auctions.
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Let’s support Minnesotans! Incredible auction items on this website. Auction goes live Thursday. Check it out at www.32auctions.com/publishingfo.... Link to My page is in comments.
This auction for the Mighty Minnesotans goes live this week. So many incredible donations! I am donating signed copies of all three of my Peg books and some cool swag to go along with it.
Sarah Darer Littman@sarahdarerlittman.com · 6mo agoFeel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
It’s past time Congress. Do your job. We elected you to represent ‘we the people’ and defend our constitution. If you are too afraid to do what you know needs to be done, then step aside so that someone with courage and integrity can do it.
It’s a scary time for all of us, but particularly the kids in Minneapolis. I would like to offer free 30 minute virtual school visits to talk about picture books. I’m an author and illustrator and we can tailor it to your class. Please reach out. #kidlit
Barnes and Noble is running their 25%off preorder sale for a few more days! The third (and funniest in my opinion) is due out February 27th. Order now for a great deal!
PBbuds@pbbuds.bsky.social · 7mo agoPreorder sale! Ends Jan 1. @jorenfro.bsky.social
So excited to be a part of this group and all their amazing books coming out this year!
PBbuds@pbbuds.bsky.social · 8mo agoGet excited! Here are the 2026 PBbuds members. Lots of great books on the way! Nazneen Akbari @thesusankam.bsky.social @laurahayshoover.bsky.social Brentom Jackson Jennifer Jahn @kimalarson.bsky.social Emeline Lee @jorenfro.bsky.social Kate Rietema @judycampbellsmith.bsky.social
Does he REALLY know who’s been naughty or nice? Gotta take your chances.
