Jennifer Tarr
@jennifertarr.bsky.social
#picturebook writer, #12x12PB Challenge member, often despairing Mets fan
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We’re kicking off the new year by celebrating our 2026 12 x 12 Scholarship Winners! 🎉
Congratulations to:
Arifa Afzal
Azra Rahim
@jenngautam.bsky.social
@jennifertarr.bsky.social
Keishia Louis
Sheena Garg
We can’t wait to see what you create this year. #12x12PB #kidlit
Congratulations to:
Arifa Afzal
Azra Rahim
@jenngautam.bsky.social
@jennifertarr.bsky.social
Keishia Louis
Sheena Garg
We can’t wait to see what you create this year. #12x12PB #kidlit
I may have done a mildly embarrassing run through my house this morning when I found out.
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER by @stephlaubooks.com
The platonic ideal of picture book plotting, pacing, and illustrations, with a truly hilarious surprise end paper post-script.
#kidlit #booksky #fivestarsforotto
The platonic ideal of picture book plotting, pacing, and illustrations, with a truly hilarious surprise end paper post-script.
#kidlit #booksky #fivestarsforotto
February 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER by @stephlaubooks.com
The platonic ideal of picture book plotting, pacing, and illustrations, with a truly hilarious surprise end paper post-script.
#kidlit #booksky #fivestarsforotto
The platonic ideal of picture book plotting, pacing, and illustrations, with a truly hilarious surprise end paper post-script.
#kidlit #booksky #fivestarsforotto
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February 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Fave #picturebook of the week: SHELL SONG by @sharonfj.bsky.social
Beautiful, poignant, important.
#booksky #edusky
Beautiful, poignant, important.
#booksky #edusky
February 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: SHELL SONG by @sharonfj.bsky.social
Beautiful, poignant, important.
#booksky #edusky
Beautiful, poignant, important.
#booksky #edusky
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The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
A retrospective on the importance of refrains and parallel language to young readers. Also carbohydrates.
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit
Toddler Teaches...LITTLE RED HEN - Jennifer Tarr
LITTLE RED HEN is toddler-approved. It's got animals; fun, predictable refrains; and carbohydrates - what's not to love?
jennifertarrwrites.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
A retrospective on the importance of refrains and parallel language to young readers. Also carbohydrates.
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit
Fave #picturebook of the week: DON'T CROSS THE LINE! by Isabel Minhos Martins and Bernardo Cavalho.
A must read that makes fascinating use of the PB medium itself, as a guard tries to keep ever more people, pets, spacemen, etc. from entering the right side of the book.
#edusky #kidlit
A must read that makes fascinating use of the PB medium itself, as a guard tries to keep ever more people, pets, spacemen, etc. from entering the right side of the book.
#edusky #kidlit
January 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: DON'T CROSS THE LINE! by Isabel Minhos Martins and Bernardo Cavalho.
A must read that makes fascinating use of the PB medium itself, as a guard tries to keep ever more people, pets, spacemen, etc. from entering the right side of the book.
#edusky #kidlit
A must read that makes fascinating use of the PB medium itself, as a guard tries to keep ever more people, pets, spacemen, etc. from entering the right side of the book.
#edusky #kidlit
January 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: THIS IS NOT THAT KIND OF BOOK by @christopherhealy.bsky.social and @benmantle.bsky.social.
A hysterical send-up of picture book tropes and genres. I can't decide if I feel seen or attacked, in a good way.
#booksky #kidlit #HedgibleTHedgehog4eva
A hysterical send-up of picture book tropes and genres. I can't decide if I feel seen or attacked, in a good way.
#booksky #kidlit #HedgibleTHedgehog4eva
January 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: THIS IS NOT THAT KIND OF BOOK by @christopherhealy.bsky.social and @benmantle.bsky.social.
A hysterical send-up of picture book tropes and genres. I can't decide if I feel seen or attacked, in a good way.
#booksky #kidlit #HedgibleTHedgehog4eva
A hysterical send-up of picture book tropes and genres. I can't decide if I feel seen or attacked, in a good way.
#booksky #kidlit #HedgibleTHedgehog4eva
All the reasons my toddler adores URSULA UPSIDE DOWN - and I do too!
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit #whatifwe'retheoneswhoareupsidedown
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit #whatifwe'retheoneswhoareupsidedown
Toddler Teaches...URSULA UPSIDE DOWN - Jennifer Tarr
URSULA UPSIDE DOWN is toddler-approved. It's got a relatable animal main character, clean language, and beautiful illustrations, not to mention the age-old toddler-approved position of being upside do...
jennifertarrwrites.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
All the reasons my toddler adores URSULA UPSIDE DOWN - and I do too!
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit #whatifwe'retheoneswhoareupsidedown
jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#booksky #kidlit #whatifwe'retheoneswhoareupsidedown
Fave #picturebook of the week: M IS FOR MANGO by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank.
Such a unique spin on an alphabet book. It conveys so much feeling and plot with simple "M is for" sentences and gorgeous illustration.
#booksky #kidlit #monkeymayhemmakesmangomagic
Such a unique spin on an alphabet book. It conveys so much feeling and plot with simple "M is for" sentences and gorgeous illustration.
#booksky #kidlit #monkeymayhemmakesmangomagic
January 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: M IS FOR MANGO by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank.
Such a unique spin on an alphabet book. It conveys so much feeling and plot with simple "M is for" sentences and gorgeous illustration.
#booksky #kidlit #monkeymayhemmakesmangomagic
Such a unique spin on an alphabet book. It conveys so much feeling and plot with simple "M is for" sentences and gorgeous illustration.
#booksky #kidlit #monkeymayhemmakesmangomagic
Spent a good ten minutes trying to figure out what my toddler meant by "lerla" only to realize it was a request to read about Layla in @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social and Tamisha Anthony's adorable IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Toddler pronunciations are an adventure.
Toddler pronunciations are an adventure.
January 10, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Spent a good ten minutes trying to figure out what my toddler meant by "lerla" only to realize it was a request to read about Layla in @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social and Tamisha Anthony's adorable IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Toddler pronunciations are an adventure.
Toddler pronunciations are an adventure.
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Persistence pays off.
January 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Persistence pays off.
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The 2026 12 x 12 Launch Webinar is almost here! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for top tips on thriving in today’s picture book market and the reveal of this year’s speakers.
Live attendees can win prizes — including a registration refund.
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See you there!
#12x12PB #kidlit
Live attendees can win prizes — including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
See you there!
#12x12PB #kidlit
January 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The 2026 12 x 12 Launch Webinar is almost here! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for top tips on thriving in today’s picture book market and the reveal of this year’s speakers.
Live attendees can win prizes — including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
See you there!
#12x12PB #kidlit
Live attendees can win prizes — including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
See you there!
#12x12PB #kidlit
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE MEMORY CAKE by @carolinelperry.bsky.social and Jennifer Bricking.
A sweet, beautifully-illustrated introduction to lesser-known WWII history and Maltese traditions, with some life lessons seamlessly woven in.
#kidlit #edusky
A sweet, beautifully-illustrated introduction to lesser-known WWII history and Maltese traditions, with some life lessons seamlessly woven in.
#kidlit #edusky
January 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE MEMORY CAKE by @carolinelperry.bsky.social and Jennifer Bricking.
A sweet, beautifully-illustrated introduction to lesser-known WWII history and Maltese traditions, with some life lessons seamlessly woven in.
#kidlit #edusky
A sweet, beautifully-illustrated introduction to lesser-known WWII history and Maltese traditions, with some life lessons seamlessly woven in.
#kidlit #edusky
I may have done a mildly embarrassing run through my house this morning when I found out.
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
We’re kicking off the new year by celebrating our 2026 12 x 12 Scholarship Winners! 🎉
Congratulations to:
Arifa Afzal
Azra Rahim
@jenngautam.bsky.social
@jennifertarr.bsky.social
Keishia Louis
Sheena Garg
We can’t wait to see what you create this year. #12x12PB #kidlit
Congratulations to:
Arifa Afzal
Azra Rahim
@jenngautam.bsky.social
@jennifertarr.bsky.social
Keishia Louis
Sheena Garg
We can’t wait to see what you create this year. #12x12PB #kidlit
January 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I may have done a mildly embarrassing run through my house this morning when I found out.
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
So excited to get started on another amazing year of @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
May 2026 bring us all the joy of a bubble bath-taking otter.
December 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
May 2026 bring us all the joy of a bubble bath-taking otter.
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE FIG TREE by
Costantia Manoli and @leahgiles.bsky.social.
Just watched @costantia.bsky.social read it aloud in a @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat, and it was incredible.
#booksky #kidlit
Costantia Manoli and @leahgiles.bsky.social.
Just watched @costantia.bsky.social read it aloud in a @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat, and it was incredible.
#booksky #kidlit
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: THE FIG TREE by
Costantia Manoli and @leahgiles.bsky.social.
Just watched @costantia.bsky.social read it aloud in a @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat, and it was incredible.
#booksky #kidlit
Costantia Manoli and @leahgiles.bsky.social.
Just watched @costantia.bsky.social read it aloud in a @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat, and it was incredible.
#booksky #kidlit
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The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
Year-end round up: favorite toddler books of 2025: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#kidlit #booksky
#kidlit #booksky
Toddler Teaches...Favorite Picture Books of 2025 (12 to 24 Months) - Jennifer Tarr
A toddler-curated list of favorite picture books from classics to modern classics to some great books that we'd never heard of before taking them out of the library. Hope you enjoy them too!
jennifertarrwrites.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Year-end round up: favorite toddler books of 2025: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...
#kidlit #booksky
#kidlit #booksky
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Join our founder for this popular series to get ready for your next #amwriting year. #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitart
It's the MOST wonderful time of the year! The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers is back! Join us for this free, fun, supportive series where you'll get ready to make 2026 your best writing year yet! juliehedlund.com/12days
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Join our founder for this popular series to get ready for your next #amwriting year. #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitart
Fave #picturebook of the week: WHEN THE SKY GLOWS by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and David Litchfield.
A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
December 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Fave #picturebook of the week: WHEN THE SKY GLOWS by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and David Litchfield.
A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
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The 2025 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog | Defector
[Opens front door while holding a toy corgi in one arm] Merry Christmas! Oh my God, you made it! I thought you might be stuck at the airport for weeks! Well, because it’s such madness out there. Piper...
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December 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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So excited to get to read an advance copy of
@lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
and Patrick Guindon's adorable upcoming #picturebook AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#kidlit #booksky
@lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
and Patrick Guindon's adorable upcoming #picturebook AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#kidlit #booksky
Jennifer Tarr's review of Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy
5/5: Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy somehow manages to be adorable, fun, and poignant all at the same time. The book opens with Molly and her dad going fishing "aboard the raucous Big Wave." They...
www.goodreads.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
So excited to get to read an advance copy of
@lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
and Patrick Guindon's adorable upcoming #picturebook AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#kidlit #booksky
@lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
and Patrick Guindon's adorable upcoming #picturebook AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#kidlit #booksky