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Posts by Jen MacGregor

cover of picture book Monkey Dragon Rabbit by Meilin Chan and Kristen Chow -- red background with illustrated creatures from the Chinese Zodiac animals and a boy hold up his red envelope at the bottom of the page

cover of picture book Monkey Dragon Rabbit by Meilin Chan and Kristen Chow -- red background with illustrated creatures from the Chinese Zodiac animals and a boy hold up his red envelope at the bottom of the page

Got to love a fun story about a kid who is bummed out by the gift he gets but finds it takes him on wild, magical ride!
By Meilin Chan and Kristen Chow #PB. 🐒 🐉 🐇

(Totally digging you can do the title in emojis!)

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Aww, sounds sweet, and love the cover. 💛 🦑

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Every year when the book fair comes to school, Alex struggles. He loves books so much, and yet he never has money to spend at the book fair. 1/. #PB

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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social! 🎉

📚 IF PETS WROTE POEMS illustrated by Sandie Sonke, published by Gnome Road Publishing is now available.

Find it here: buff.ly/tGWIpcw

#kidlit

6 days ago 11 4 2 3
New book deal: THE STRANGE STORIES OF SAM BUNCH, an illustrated early chapter book series, written by Jen MacGregor, illustrated by Forrest Burdett!

New book deal: THE STRANGE STORIES OF SAM BUNCH, an illustrated early chapter book series, written by Jen MacGregor, illustrated by Forrest Burdett!

You won't want to miss THE STRANGE STORIES OF SAM BUNCH, an illustrated early chapter book series about two friends investigating oddities at their wacky apartment, written by Jen MacGregor, illustrated by Forrest Burdett!

Congrats @hellomrforrest.bsky.social and @jenrofe.bsky.social!

1 month ago 9 2 0 0
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Under cover of darkness, it's a race to eat before being eaten!

Congrats to @jilanne.bsky.social and Khoa Le!
#nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #ocean @steamteambooks.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

1 month ago 19 7 3 1
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Coming soon: new projects from @jenmacgregor.bsky.social @hellomrforrest.bsky.social @abigailrajunov.bsky.social @violettobacco.bsky.social + more buff.ly/SOwXg41

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Such a beautiful cover!

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Under cover of darkness, it's a race to eat before being eaten! Attention #teachers #librarians #ocean lovers! Win a copy of THE OCEAN'S HEART, illus. by Khoa Le! Releasing March 3!
📚👍 kathytemean.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/b... #kidlit #picturebook @pbspree.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

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Congratulations!!

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Graphic with a party banner at the top, a birthday cake in the lower left hand corner, and the PB Spree logo in the lower right. In the middle is the cover of the picture book, BEDSLIME BLUES by Kris Tarantino and Cori Doerrfeld. Monster-like creatures are seen doing bedtime activities like brushing teeth, holding a stuffie, holding a pillow, etc.

Graphic with a party banner at the top, a birthday cake in the lower left hand corner, and the PB Spree logo in the lower right. In the middle is the cover of the picture book, BEDSLIME BLUES by Kris Tarantino and Cori Doerrfeld. Monster-like creatures are seen doing bedtime activities like brushing teeth, holding a stuffie, holding a pillow, etc.

🥳 Congrats, @pbspree.bsky.social member Kris Tarantino on the launch of the delightful #picturebook, BEDSLIME BLUES! #kidlit

2 months ago 10 4 2 2

Wuhoo!!!

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Dolly Parton holding a book and smiling into the camera. The logo reads "Proud to be Part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 2026"

Dolly Parton holding a book and smiling into the camera. The logo reads "Proud to be Part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 2026"

I am so honored and humbled that the Dolly Parton Imagination Library selected my picture book FORTS to be one of the books sent to hundreds of thousands of children this year. This is the greatest professional honor I could hope for.

#picturebooks #kidlit

imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list/

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#iceoutminneapolis #iceoutmpis #melArt🔥

I jumped on the #iceoutcomics trend. Here’s what’s on my mind these days…

2 months ago 20 6 1 1

Congratulations!!

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Text says, "HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY" and there is the cover of the picture book, "ANYONE ELSE AWAKE?" by Carmela LaVigna Coyle and Bonnie Kelso. On the cover is a picture of a robin singing while perched on a pine branch. There is a birthday cake graphic in the lower left hand corner and the PBSpree logo in the right hand corner.

Text says, "HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY" and there is the cover of the picture book, "ANYONE ELSE AWAKE?" by Carmela LaVigna Coyle and Bonnie Kelso. On the cover is a picture of a robin singing while perched on a pine branch. There is a birthday cake graphic in the lower left hand corner and the PBSpree logo in the right hand corner.

Happy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and Carmela LaVigna Coyle!!! 🥳 ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? is a beautiful lyrical #picturebook about songbirds that describes the unique voices of eleven common species. Look for it at your bookstore or library! #kidlit

3 months ago 21 8 6 2

Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below!
Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at picturebookseh@gmail.com.

3 months ago 41 18 5 3
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Yay! Love this series!

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Meet @hellonathanc.bsky.social author of When the Witch Wrote Back illustrated by Pablo Pino. There's a new neighbor and Jake's sure that only one kind that would be unpacking a cauldron, a broomstick, and a black cat. Experience the magic of Halloween with spooky fun and a meaningful lesson.

4 months ago 9 3 3 1
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A warm welcome for @maryecronin.bsky.social author of TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS illustrated by Aaron Marin. This lively #picturebook is a poetic celebration of the teamwork, tools, and tasks of a busy city firehouse. A must add to any library!

#kidlitmegafeed

4 months ago 11 2 2 0
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Say hello to @lydialukidis.bsky.social author of book TWO in the Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog series- The Terrifying Turnip Takeover illustrated by Tara Hannon! One grumpy groundhog. Zero enthusiasm. Maximum chaos!

You don't want to miss this series!

#kidlitmegafeed
#graphicnovel

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Say hello to @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social author of Goat Maa-th illustrated by PB Spree-er @bonniekelso.bsky.social An adventurer and his math-curious goats embark on a mountain trek to enjoy mother nature while tackling number lines, counting up, and solving simple addition equations.
#kidlit

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Say hello to @jstremer.bsky.social author of WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW illustrated by @painternik.bsky.social where imagination meets sustainability and engineering as a family takes a variety of products at the end of their lifecycle and reuses them in creative and sometime groundbreaking ways.
#kidlit

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Say hello to Donna Marx, author of Good Luck, Puck! illustrated by Daniel Sulzberg! When Puck does all the work and his teammates get the credit, he decides to find a life outside the hockey rink. Despite mishaps and penalties, Puck realizes he can shine and still be a team player.
#kidlit

4 months ago 7 3 2 1
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Exciting!! 🙌

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@bonniekelso.bsky.social is A/I of Sea Suds and illustrated Anyone Else Awake by Carmela LaVigna Coyle

Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!

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Wow! Can't wait!

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On a bright purple background is the cover of Nice to Eat You. The word "Eat" is written next to the word "Meet," which has been X-ed out. The cover has a pink-faced cat-eye-glasses-wearing old lady holding a platter of cupcakes, the other hand raised in welcome. Behind her, leafless trees with haunted faces scream silently under a crescent moon. Above the cover is the text "Pre-order your signed copy now." Below: "Flying into bookstores on July 7, 2026."

On a bright purple background is the cover of Nice to Eat You. The word "Eat" is written next to the word "Meet," which has been X-ed out. The cover has a pink-faced cat-eye-glasses-wearing old lady holding a platter of cupcakes, the other hand raised in welcome. Behind her, leafless trees with haunted faces scream silently under a crescent moon. Above the cover is the text "Pre-order your signed copy now." Below: "Flying into bookstores on July 7, 2026."

Eeeeek! It’s the cover reveal for my 5th book, “Nice to Eat You!” Is the sweet old lady a 🧙🏽‍♀️? Well, yeah. But do the kids know?! 🫣

Preorder a signed copy from @vromansbookstore.bsky.social: bit.ly/Nice2EatU

Written by me, illus. by Carolina Coroa, published by Orchard Books.

#KidLit #Halloween 🕷️

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Treats Over Tricks: 7 Cute and Silly Halloween Books for Kids These cute and silly Halloween books are perfect for kids who want to celebrate Halloween without getting too scared.

“So Not Ghoul” made the list! Thank you, Megan Mabee and @bookriot.bsky.social! Written by me, illustrated by Bonnie Lui.

#KidLit #Halloween #Boo👻

6 months ago 18 5 3 2
Graphic featuring cover of "So Not Ghoul" has a blue-and-pink palette to match the cover. On the cover: Mimi, a smiling Chinese American girl ghost, is next to a white cat, who is side-eyeing three girl ghouls sneering at Mimi. Above: "Mimi doesn't look like the other ghosts—but she wishes she did." Below: "A pun-tacular ghost story."—Booklist

Graphic featuring cover of "So Not Ghoul" has a blue-and-pink palette to match the cover. On the cover: Mimi, a smiling Chinese American girl ghost, is next to a white cat, who is side-eyeing three girl ghouls sneering at Mimi. Above: "Mimi doesn't look like the other ghosts—but she wishes she did." Below: "A pun-tacular ghost story."—Booklist

Ghosts in sheets? BOO-ring! Check out the haunt couture in #SoNotGhoul. This underworldly tale about Mimi, a Chinese American ghost in bicultural limbo, is brought to life by Chinese-style rituals, Mandarin puns, and—of course—ghost fashion. Written by me and illustrated by Bonnie Lui. #Halloween 👻🎃

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