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Posts by Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian

The title reads, Book Signing with Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, and a background of spring blossoms and flowers.

The title reads, Book Signing with Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, and a background of spring blossoms and flowers.

🌸Author Alison McGauley will be signing copies of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE at Indigo Ancaster, 737 Golf Links Road, Ancaster, on Sunday, April 26th from 11-4.
#kidlit #CanKidLit @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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What an honor to see our book beside one of Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza's powerful stories! I love that they shared a book birthday!🎉

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💕 FRUITCAKE, a new kids graphic novel by Rex Ogle, illustrated by Dave Valeza
✊🏽 UNBREAKABLE, a historical picture book by Minoru Tonai and @writerjolene.bsky.social, illustrated by Chris Sasaki

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Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much for sharing! 🎉

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Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (A Picture Book) Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (A Picture Book) [Tonai, Minoru, Gutiérrez, Jolene, Sasaki, Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (A Picture Book)

Unbreakable by Jolene Gutiérrez is a powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II. "Beautiful and inspiring."
#childrensbooks #japaneseinternment
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Min Tonai spent decades telling his story—not for himself, but so it would never happen again. Sadly, it still does. His story matters more than ever.

🎧 Listen to our conversation with @writerjolene.bsky.social and John Tonai about the picture book Unbreakable: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Thank you so much, and that's my hope--I'm a teacher librarian as well, and helping my students put themselves in others' shoes is one of my goals, so I'm hopeful this book will help readers do the same.

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Thank you so much, Marcia! 🥳

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New Children's Books Out in April 2026 Check out the best new children's books out in April 2026, including excellent picture books and middle grade books.

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I'm so excited to see Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp by Minoru Tonai, me, and Chris Sasaki on this beautiful list from Book Riot!

#kidlit #history #picturebooks

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Patricia Biggs, it was wonderful to meet you and I'm so thankful for your support of/additions to our discussion. Gratitude to Eduardo Gutierrez, Shaian, and Bianca Schulze for the photos.

#kidlit #picturebooks #History #bookstore #booklaunch

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Marilyn Robbins and Composition Shop, I can't thank you enough for hosting this event and for all of your support of me and this book! Professor M. Kingsberg Kadia, I so appreciate your thoughtful questions and support of our discussion.

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My heart is so full. 💖 Thank you to all of the friends from the writing community, to all of the teachers and/or parents, and to all of my family who showed up to celebrate Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp!

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Thank you SO much for sharing and celebrating our book, Laura! I'm so grateful. ❤️❤️❤️

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Book Giveaway: Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp by Jolene Gutiérrez Jolene Gutiérrez and Minoru Tonai have co-written a new picture book, Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp, illustrated by Chris Sasaki and being published by Abrams Books for…

kathytemean.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/b... You're going to be seeing this upcoming book co-written by @writerjolene.bsky.social everywhere - for good reason! It's an important story and it's done so well!
Written with Minoru Tonai and illustrated by #ChrisSasaki

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Thank you SO much for sharing Min's words and our post. I'm so grateful that he lives on through his story. ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you so much for sharing, Kim! 💖🎉

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Book Giveaway: Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp by Jolene Gutiérrez Jolene Gutiérrez and Minoru Tonai have co-written a new picture book, Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp, illustrated by Chris Sasaki and being published by Abrams Books for…

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In Conversation: Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez both grapple with the cruelty of internment and family separation in their new picture books 'Barbed Wire Between Us' and 'Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an...

What a wonderful @publisherswkly.bsky.social interview with @writerjolene.bsky.social and @pragmaticmom.bsky.social about two incredibly important picture books.
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Thank you SO much for sharing, Stephanie! 💖🎉

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Celebrate National Music in our Schools Month with @mollyruttan.bsky.social’s
SOMETHING WILD and @writerjolene.bsky.social’s MAMIACHI Y YO! 🎶 ♥️ #kidlit #booksky

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I love seeing Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (co-written by me and Minoru Tonai; illustrated by Chris Sasaki) featured on @publisherswkly.bsky.social today!

Mia Wenjen and I talk about our books here:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

#kidlit

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Thank you so much, Tracy! 💖🎉

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Thank you so much for sharing this, Laura! 💖🎉💖

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I'll be talking about the Amache Incarceration Camp, sharing information about our book, and I'll be in conversation with a local historian. 🎉📚

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ONE WEEK! The launch party for UNBREAKABLE will be next Saturday, 4/4 at 4:00 pm at Composition Shop!

This important book is written by Minoru Tonai and me and illustrated by Chris Sasaki.

Learn more, pre-order copies of the book, and RSVP here: www.compositionshop.com/events/47380...

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Jolene Gutierrez on her new book Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp | Composition Shop

Jilanne, thank you for seeing and feeling our book, and thank you for sharing it with your readers! ❤️❤️❤️

You can preorder a signed copy here: www.compositionshop.com/events/47380...

#kidlit #history #picturebook #bookreview #teachers #librarians

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An image of the book cover for the book Unbreakable with the heading "Jilanne Hoffmann: Perfect Picture Book Friday."

An image of the book cover for the book Unbreakable with the heading "Jilanne Hoffmann: Perfect Picture Book Friday."

I'm so honored that Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp by Minoru Tonai, Chris Sasaki, and me is the Perfect Picture Book Friday book TODAY on Jilanne Hoffmann's blog!
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Stories stay with us forever. 🌿 I'm so grateful that THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Shaian, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, and me is featured in The Children's Book Council's The Heart Remembers Spring 2026 Showcase!

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#CBCShowcase #kidlit #grief #picturebook #loss #teachers

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