Janet Frenck Sheets
@janetfrencksheets.bsky.social
Alaskan who's learned to thrive --well, survive--at 40 degrees below zero. I play hockey in winter, garden in summer, and read picture books year-round.
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I'm hosting a FREE WEBINAR with @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman about their writing process! Please share!
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January 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I'm hosting a FREE WEBINAR with @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman about their writing process! Please share!
Register for a chance to WIN a copy of both books! You don’t need to be present to win.
Recording available after.
LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register for a chance to WIN a copy of both books! You don’t need to be present to win.
Recording available after.
LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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A friend sent me this—these are actually great writing prompts. 😂💜
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A friend sent me this—these are actually great writing prompts. 😂💜
Why do I live here?
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Why do I live here?
Please tell me 2026 will be better.
If Fairbanks, AK, they have spent more hours in 2025 below 0F than above 60F; more hours below -20 than above 70F; more hours below -35 than above 75F; and twice as many hours below -40F than above 80F. @alaskawx.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Please tell me 2026 will be better.
Casey Lyall's article is worth reading -- it's both realistic and encouraging.
A little something I wrote for the @picturebookseh.bsky.social blog as we're all having our end of the year reflections: picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/when-le...
When Letting Go Doesn’t Mean Giving Up, by Casey Lyall
Cover of Vampire Jam Sandwich
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December 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Casey Lyall's article is worth reading -- it's both realistic and encouraging.
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I’m just trying to use the bathroom!
Kittens are worse than toddlers 🤣
Kittens are worse than toddlers 🤣
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’m just trying to use the bathroom!
Kittens are worse than toddlers 🤣
Kittens are worse than toddlers 🤣
Well, my first attempt to highlight GILBERT AND THE GHOST didn't show up as I intended, so I'm trying again. It's a terrific book.
👻Hey ghost story fans! 📚 @Storytime with Summer did a read aloud of GILBERT & THE GHOST on her YouTube channel today. So fun! Check it out (and subscribe to her channel if you like #PB read aloud!):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eNa...
#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #storytime @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
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#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #storytime @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
🍁 Gilbert and the Ghost 👻 | Feeling Invisible/Halloween Kids Read-Aloud | Storytime with Summer
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December 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Well, my first attempt to highlight GILBERT AND THE GHOST didn't show up as I intended, so I'm trying again. It's a terrific book.
Read this book -- it's terrific. (The cookies look yummy too.)
Phantom cookies?!
While we talk about gifts for the literary-minded, have some Fall Phantoms Cookies to munch on, #KidLitChat! These pair well with GILBERT AND THE GHOST by @heatherstigall7.bsky.social & Jess Mason #KidLitConfections
December 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Read this book -- it's terrific. (The cookies look yummy too.)
Yesterday it hit 37 degrees below zero.
Today it warmed up and we got almost a foot of snow.
Tomorrow we'll be back to -20... or -30... or -40, depending on which forecast you believe.
This is not easy Christmas shopping weather.
Today it warmed up and we got almost a foot of snow.
Tomorrow we'll be back to -20... or -30... or -40, depending on which forecast you believe.
This is not easy Christmas shopping weather.
December 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Yesterday it hit 37 degrees below zero.
Today it warmed up and we got almost a foot of snow.
Tomorrow we'll be back to -20... or -30... or -40, depending on which forecast you believe.
This is not easy Christmas shopping weather.
Today it warmed up and we got almost a foot of snow.
Tomorrow we'll be back to -20... or -30... or -40, depending on which forecast you believe.
This is not easy Christmas shopping weather.
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For sure it will be up until the very end of December. the response was great! but I’ll be reading over my xmas break. 😉😍
December 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
For sure it will be up until the very end of December. the response was great! but I’ll be reading over my xmas break. 😉😍
My reading list just got longer...
Day #6 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Funny Picture Books. Humor may be subjective but odds are at least a couple of the books on this list will deeply amuse some child in your life/classroom. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/06/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Funny Picture Books
Humor may be subjective but odds are at least a couple of the books on this list will deeply amuse some child in your life/classroom.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
My reading list just got longer...
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Excited to be here!
December 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Excited to be here!
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This is not to say the 8 books are not influential (although I’d debate you on a couple). And I’m not gonna list the dozens of alternative options that could have been selected. But there ARE dozens. I’m sure the folks who put this list together put a lot of thought into it. Just not enough.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is not to say the 8 books are not influential (although I’d debate you on a couple). And I’m not gonna list the dozens of alternative options that could have been selected. But there ARE dozens. I’m sure the folks who put this list together put a lot of thought into it. Just not enough.
Looking forward to this!
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Looking forward to this!
It's almost here! Congratulations to @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social -- this is such a fun read-aloud! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It's almost here! Congratulations to @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social -- this is such a fun read-aloud! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
Huge thanks to Canadian creator @debbieohi.com, who does so much to support the writing and illustrating community. #ireadcanadian
Best time to order books from indie bookstores is NOW, before holiday rush. Doing so helps support indies, helps you get ahead of gift shopping, helps book creators like me. 🙏🏽💛
My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
#KidLit
My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
#KidLit
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Huge thanks to Canadian creator @debbieohi.com, who does so much to support the writing and illustrating community. #ireadcanadian
Can't wait for this one to be published: STILL FRIENDS, by Canadians @troystory.bsky.social and Mike Deas. Troy is more than a great writer -- he's a great encourager, too.
It's Canadian Thanksgiving, and I'm super-thankful for these kind words.
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Can't wait for this one to be published: STILL FRIENDS, by Canadians @troystory.bsky.social and Mike Deas. Troy is more than a great writer -- he's a great encourager, too.
Another one on my to-read list, by Canadian author @caseylyall.bsky.social (A Spoonful of Frogs) and Nici Gregory.
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Another one on my to-read list, by Canadian author @caseylyall.bsky.social (A Spoonful of Frogs) and Nici Gregory.
I'm eager to read @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social's newest book, because I love everything this Canadian author writes.
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I'm eager to read @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social's newest book, because I love everything this Canadian author writes.
There are so many wonderful Canadian picture book writers. I wish I could highlight them all!
a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
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November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
There are so many wonderful Canadian picture book writers. I wish I could highlight them all!
What a great opportunity! Thanks, @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social.
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
a logo that says let 's brainstorm with a brain and a light bulb
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November 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
What a great opportunity! Thanks, @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social.
This is the most helpful writing webinar I've ever found. It's packed with great tips, especially for picture book creators. And it's free! Thank you, @patzmiller.bsky.social.
Want your writing to be clear, concise and conversational? Here's a free, updated, 53-minute webinar of me sharing 10 tips to cut fluff from your copy.
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#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
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#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is the most helpful writing webinar I've ever found. It's packed with great tips, especially for picture book creators. And it's free! Thank you, @patzmiller.bsky.social.