Chloe Ito Ward
@chloeitoward.bsky.social
📚 Author. Educator. Mom.
☀️ MADE FOR MORE - HC 2/25/25
🥢 CHOPSTICKS ARE - Chronicle 26
✨️ chloeitoward.com
💜 Rep'd by @HeatherCashman
Preorder MADE FOR MORE below!
https://bookshop.org/p/books/made-for-more-chloe-ito-ward/21713485?ean=9780063334144
☀️ MADE FOR MORE - HC 2/25/25
🥢 CHOPSTICKS ARE - Chronicle 26
✨️ chloeitoward.com
💜 Rep'd by @HeatherCashman
Preorder MADE FOR MORE below!
https://bookshop.org/p/books/made-for-more-chloe-ito-ward/21713485?ean=9780063334144
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Chloe Ito Ward
@chloeitoward.bsky.social
· Jun 18
If you’re going to the American Library Association Conference next week, come see us! We’re presenting Saturday at 11:30am on everything from authentic representation to colorism, how we have similar experiences but aren’t a monolith, and MORE!
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
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I‘m celebrating my debut PB UNIVERSE PIE deal with a PB BRAINSTORM giveaway!
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
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November 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I‘m celebrating my debut PB UNIVERSE PIE deal with a PB BRAINSTORM giveaway!
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
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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 🕷️
Preorder a signed copy from @vromansbookstore.bsky.social: bit.ly/Nice2EatU
Written by me, illus. by Carolina Coroa, published by Orchard Books.
#KidLit #Halloween 🕷️
October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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 🕷️
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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TWO POWERFUL STORIES, ONE AMAZING PODCAST! Join @ReadingWithYourKids as authors Isabella Kung & Anesa Kajtazovic reveal how personal experiences transform into incredible children's books. Emotions, resilience, and hope - all in one episode! #Inspiration loom.ly/9dd1QK0
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
TWO POWERFUL STORIES, ONE AMAZING PODCAST! Join @ReadingWithYourKids as authors Isabella Kung & Anesa Kajtazovic reveal how personal experiences transform into incredible children's books. Emotions, resilience, and hope - all in one episode! #Inspiration loom.ly/9dd1QK0
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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 👻🎃
September 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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 👻🎃
Not to brag... (I'm about to brag 🤣) but my cp is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING author !!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Also, congrats to Kenard Pak for being a USA Today Bestselling illustrator ♥️
Also, congrats to Kenard Pak for being a USA Today Bestselling illustrator ♥️
I'm agog! FORTS is one of @usatoday.com's bestselling #picturebooks this week!
Thank you to all the indie bookstores who believe in this book and have been sharing it with their customers. ❤️💙📚
#kidlit
www.usatoday.com/booklist/gen...
Thank you to all the indie bookstores who believe in this book and have been sharing it with their customers. ❤️💙📚
#kidlit
www.usatoday.com/booklist/gen...
August 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Not to brag... (I'm about to brag 🤣) but my cp is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING author !!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Also, congrats to Kenard Pak for being a USA Today Bestselling illustrator ♥️
Also, congrats to Kenard Pak for being a USA Today Bestselling illustrator ♥️
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
Happy book birthday to my debut, Forts! Brilliantly illustrated by @kenardpak.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebooks
#kidlit #picturebooks
July 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy book birthday to my debut, Forts! Brilliantly illustrated by @kenardpak.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebooks
#kidlit #picturebooks
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Coming soon: new projects from @joymccullough.bsky.social @chloeitoward.bsky.social @neeshahudson.bsky.social @hellatoons.bsky.social + more buff.ly/wJzO6Fk
June 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coming soon: new projects from @joymccullough.bsky.social @chloeitoward.bsky.social @neeshahudson.bsky.social @hellatoons.bsky.social + more buff.ly/wJzO6Fk
Librarians, Authors, Editors, Educators, FRIENDS!
Are you going to the American Library Association next week?
If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!*
#ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian
Are you going to the American Library Association next week?
If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!*
#ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian
June 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Librarians, Authors, Editors, Educators, FRIENDS!
Are you going to the American Library Association next week?
If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!*
#ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian
Are you going to the American Library Association next week?
If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!*
#ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian
If you’re going to the American Library Association Conference next week, come see us! We’re presenting Saturday at 11:30am on everything from authentic representation to colorism, how we have similar experiences but aren’t a monolith, and MORE!
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
June 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you’re going to the American Library Association Conference next week, come see us! We’re presenting Saturday at 11:30am on everything from authentic representation to colorism, how we have similar experiences but aren’t a monolith, and MORE!
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
#Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
This Pride month I am joining an incredible group of #queerkidlit creators to host a fundraiser for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below!
More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway
#edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia
Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below!
More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway
#edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia
May 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This Pride month I am joining an incredible group of #queerkidlit creators to host a fundraiser for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below!
More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway
#edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia
Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below!
More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway
#edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia
Thank you, everyone, for your support!! Please continue to share. Today is their 1st wedding anniversary ❤️❤️❤️
#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
May 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you, everyone, for your support!! Please continue to share. Today is their 1st wedding anniversary ❤️❤️❤️
#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
May 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn
gofund.me/ce50d993
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Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
May 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
May 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8...
#Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
Delighted to be first in the library line for MORE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary!
I can see so many ways to use this story in a classroom--such lovely language and message! ♥️
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #iTeachEnglish
I can see so many ways to use this story in a classroom--such lovely language and message! ♥️
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #iTeachEnglish
March 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Delighted to be first in the library line for MORE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary!
I can see so many ways to use this story in a classroom--such lovely language and message! ♥️
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #iTeachEnglish
I can see so many ways to use this story in a classroom--such lovely language and message! ♥️
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #iTeachEnglish
A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card.
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
February 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card.
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
I'm celebrating the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out on the 25th, with 5 days of giveaways 🌺
Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian.
#MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator
Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian.
#MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator
February 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I'm celebrating the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out on the 25th, with 5 days of giveaways 🌺
Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian.
#MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator
Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian.
#MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator
To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out February 25th, I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. Today’s giveaway is a 30 minute Ask Me Anything.
An AMA is great for:
#MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw
An AMA is great for:
#MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw
February 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out February 25th, I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. Today’s giveaway is a 30 minute Ask Me Anything.
An AMA is great for:
#MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw
An AMA is great for:
#MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw
Want to win a signed copy of MADE FOR MORE?
1.) Follow me
2.) Like this post
3.) Tag 2 friends
And you're done!
*You can repost this for a bonus entry
Giveaway ends February 28th
For US residents only
More giveaways to come!
#Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed
#teacher #parenthood
#librarian
#Edusky
1.) Follow me
2.) Like this post
3.) Tag 2 friends
And you're done!
*You can repost this for a bonus entry
Giveaway ends February 28th
For US residents only
More giveaways to come!
#Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed
#teacher #parenthood
#librarian
#Edusky
February 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Want to win a signed copy of MADE FOR MORE?
1.) Follow me
2.) Like this post
3.) Tag 2 friends
And you're done!
*You can repost this for a bonus entry
Giveaway ends February 28th
For US residents only
More giveaways to come!
#Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed
#teacher #parenthood
#librarian
#Edusky
1.) Follow me
2.) Like this post
3.) Tag 2 friends
And you're done!
*You can repost this for a bonus entry
Giveaway ends February 28th
For US residents only
More giveaways to come!
#Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed
#teacher #parenthood
#librarian
#Edusky
✨️ Look! It's meeee & @odnatamyara.bsky.social ✨️
A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social
I can't wait to share this book with the world!
#EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook
A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social
I can't wait to share this book with the world!
#EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook
February 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
✨️ Look! It's meeee & @odnatamyara.bsky.social ✨️
A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social
I can't wait to share this book with the world!
#EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook
A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social
I can't wait to share this book with the world!
#EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
📚👍 Set in Hawaii, a story about colorism in the Asian community, one that the author has been writing all of her life. jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s... #kidlit #picturebooks
Simply 7 with Chloe Ito Ward & Gael Abary: MADE FOR MORE
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Hawaii, then today’s picture book is for you. Both the author and the illustrator of this story live in Hawaii, and they manage to capture exactly wha…
jenabenton.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
📚👍 Set in Hawaii, a story about colorism in the Asian community, one that the author has been writing all of her life. jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s... #kidlit #picturebooks
Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
February 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
Today’s #picturebook #interview is with the author and illustrator who both live in Hawaii. So it’s no wonder that this picture book perfectly captures Hawaiian life. #kidlit #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s...
jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s...
Simply 7 with Chloe Ito Ward & Gael Abary: MADE FOR MORE
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Hawaii, then today’s picture book is for you. Both the author and the illustrator of this story live in Hawaii, and they manage to capture exactly wha…
jenabenton.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today’s #picturebook #interview is with the author and illustrator who both live in Hawaii. So it’s no wonder that this picture book perfectly captures Hawaiian life. #kidlit #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s...
jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s...
Reposted by Chloe Ito Ward
MADE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary is a powerful & very personal PB inspired by the author’s journey of learning to love her skin. With gorgeous, lyrical language & inviting illustrations, this important PB addresses colorism & celebrates identity. One of my favorites of 2025!
February 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
MADE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary is a powerful & very personal PB inspired by the author’s journey of learning to love her skin. With gorgeous, lyrical language & inviting illustrations, this important PB addresses colorism & celebrates identity. One of my favorites of 2025!