Jennifer Ann Richter
@jenniferannrichter.bsky.social
Writer of stories. Watcher of birds and stars. BIRD NERD (Fall 2024, Holiday House) THE STAR OF MOON VILLAGE (Jan 2026, Holiday House) Agent: Amy Thrall Flynn at Aevitas Creative Management.
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Still working on backstory. Figured I'd take my time on this since I'm not on deadline. Have a good writing/planning/thinking morning, #5amwritersclub!
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November 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Still working on backstory. Figured I'd take my time on this since I'm not on deadline. Have a good writing/planning/thinking morning, #5amwritersclub!
On this Friday edition of #5amwritersclub, I'm diving into my protag's backstory by writing a detailed origin story scene to pin down her misbelief (an exercise courtesy of Lisa Cron's Story Genius). Okay, back to work...
November 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
On this Friday edition of #5amwritersclub, I'm diving into my protag's backstory by writing a detailed origin story scene to pin down her misbelief (an exercise courtesy of Lisa Cron's Story Genius). Okay, back to work...
Happy Thursday, #5amwritersclub! I've barely finished chapter one, but I'm stopping to write my 2-page synopsis because I know I won't feel like it later.
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Happy Thursday, #5amwritersclub! I've barely finished chapter one, but I'm stopping to write my 2-page synopsis because I know I won't feel like it later.
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Hope everyone's week is starting of well. Today is the first dip back into my WIP since Saturday. Wish me luck.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Hope everyone's week is starting of well. Today is the first dip back into my WIP since Saturday. Wish me luck.
Back again for the club, which began for me at 3am with some in-bed musing. #5amwritersclub
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October 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Back again for the club, which began for me at 3am with some in-bed musing. #5amwritersclub
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We're happy to share that @jenniferannrichter.bsky.social's latest #MG, THE STAR OF MOON VILLAGE, which is releasing from Holiday House come January, has gotten some #kidlit praise! WOOT! Congrats, Jennifer!
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We're happy to share that @jenniferannrichter.bsky.social's latest #MG, THE STAR OF MOON VILLAGE, which is releasing from Holiday House come January, has gotten some #kidlit praise! WOOT! Congrats, Jennifer!
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! It's been a while, but I'm finally back to a morning writing routine. At least I think I am. We'll see how the rest of the week goes. 😄
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! It's been a while, but I'm finally back to a morning writing routine. At least I think I am. We'll see how the rest of the week goes. 😄
Waiting for sunrise so I can sit outside and start fine tuning my newly revised, freshly printed out manuscript. #5amwritersclub
May 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Waiting for sunrise so I can sit outside and start fine tuning my newly revised, freshly printed out manuscript. #5amwritersclub
So happy to announce that BIRD NERD the audiobook is available for pre-order! Scheduled release date is May 13th. #BookSky #EduSky #kidlit #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub #middlegrade
April 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
So happy to announce that BIRD NERD the audiobook is available for pre-order! Scheduled release date is May 13th. #BookSky #EduSky #kidlit #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub #middlegrade
Slept through the night but still waking up tired. I blame the pollen. Anyway, here's to successful writing (and waking), #5amwritersclub!
April 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Slept through the night but still waking up tired. I blame the pollen. Anyway, here's to successful writing (and waking), #5amwritersclub!
Happy morning writing, everyone! Got revision notes late yesterday afternoon, complete with a tight deadline, so I'll be "butt in chair" over the next month. #5amwritersclub
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April 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Happy morning writing, everyone! Got revision notes late yesterday afternoon, complete with a tight deadline, so I'll be "butt in chair" over the next month. #5amwritersclub
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Starting late since yesterday's DMV experience required a bit of recuperation. There was one bright spot, though. BIRD NERD was featured in a Book Riot post! I love how they described my book. bookriot.com/best-childre...
Children's Books for Earth Day
These children’s books for Earth Day celebrate nature and invite kids to fall in love with the planet and every living creature on it.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Starting late since yesterday's DMV experience required a bit of recuperation. There was one bright spot, though. BIRD NERD was featured in a Book Riot post! I love how they described my book. bookriot.com/best-childre...
Children's Books for Earth Day
These children’s books for Earth Day celebrate nature and invite kids to fall in love with the planet and every living creature on it.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Starting late since yesterday's DMV experience required a bit of recuperation. There was one bright spot, though. BIRD NERD was featured in a Book Riot post! I love how they described my book. bookriot.com/best-childre...
First, a bit of morning writing. Then off to the DMV for a car inspection and registration renewal (and thus, beginning the day's downward trend). #5amwritersclub
April 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
First, a bit of morning writing. Then off to the DMV for a car inspection and registration renewal (and thus, beginning the day's downward trend). #5amwritersclub
Good Monday, #5amwritersclub! This morning I'm fine tuning a synopsis for a book that hasn't been written yet and that nobody's asking for. But the mood (muse?) struck me. Plus, I like to keep extra projects in my quiver just in case.
April 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Good Monday, #5amwritersclub! This morning I'm fine tuning a synopsis for a book that hasn't been written yet and that nobody's asking for. But the mood (muse?) struck me. Plus, I like to keep extra projects in my quiver just in case.
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Don't forget to buy a children's book today, all over the world.
#InternationalChildrensBookDay
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April 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Don't forget to buy a children's book today, all over the world.
#InternationalChildrensBookDay
#InternationalChildrensBookDay
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Pivoting from writing to prepping for a "books and birds" presentation at my local library's homeschool hour. It's not until next month, but as per usual, I'm already stressing.😬 #BookSky #EduSky #Kidlit
April 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Pivoting from writing to prepping for a "books and birds" presentation at my local library's homeschool hour. It's not until next month, but as per usual, I'm already stressing.😬 #BookSky #EduSky #Kidlit
I had lots of fun writing this guest blog post for Reading Rockets! The website and its companion site, Start with a Book, are fantastic resources to help engage children in reading and exploring their world. #EduSky #BookSky #Kidlit #BirdNerd
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Flocking Together
Children’s author and poet Jennifer Ann Richter shares ideas for engaging kids in observing and learning about birds. Jennifer is the author of the middle grade novel Bird Nerd, a warm and gently told...
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March 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I had lots of fun writing this guest blog post for Reading Rockets! The website and its companion site, Start with a Book, are fantastic resources to help engage children in reading and exploring their world. #EduSky #BookSky #Kidlit #BirdNerd
www.readingrockets.org/blogs/book-l...
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I'm still in bed but thinking, so that counts. #5amwritersclub
March 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I'm still in bed but thinking, so that counts. #5amwritersclub
Weather warming, birds tweeting--perfect conditions for some outdoor reading! Oh, and my #middlegrade novel Bird Nerd kicks off this time of year! Just saying… 😊 #kidlit #BookSky #EduSky #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub
March 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Weather warming, birds tweeting--perfect conditions for some outdoor reading! Oh, and my #middlegrade novel Bird Nerd kicks off this time of year! Just saying… 😊 #kidlit #BookSky #EduSky #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub
Belated good morning, #5amwritersclub (well, unless you're out West). I spent a good deal of time watching freelancers angrily telling others not to "reply all" to a message that had been sent in error--of course, replying all in the process.😄
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March 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Belated good morning, #5amwritersclub (well, unless you're out West). I spent a good deal of time watching freelancers angrily telling others not to "reply all" to a message that had been sent in error--of course, replying all in the process.😄
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! I'm working on a short story while waiting for my second round of revision notes on my novel. Hope everyone's adjusting to the biannual man-made sleep disturbance! 🛏️
March 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! I'm working on a short story while waiting for my second round of revision notes on my novel. Hope everyone's adjusting to the biannual man-made sleep disturbance! 🛏️
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! So, last night I dreamt that I was on Good Morning America. Not for my book, but for my "famous" lemon chicken alfredo over linguine. I'm still taking it as a sign. #kidlit
January 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub! So, last night I dreamt that I was on Good Morning America. Not for my book, but for my "famous" lemon chicken alfredo over linguine. I'm still taking it as a sign. #kidlit
Final morning writing session before my mini-vacation south to get away from the...snow. 😑 Guess I should pack some road salt and a shovel. #5amwritersclub
January 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Final morning writing session before my mini-vacation south to get away from the...snow. 😑 Guess I should pack some road salt and a shovel. #5amwritersclub
Been cloistered at home during this deep freeze, but I did emerge for a Saturday book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoyed meeting all the visitors, and I sold some books to boot! Now back to writing... #5amwritersclub
January 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Been cloistered at home during this deep freeze, but I did emerge for a Saturday book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoyed meeting all the visitors, and I sold some books to boot! Now back to writing... #5amwritersclub