Jyoti Rajan Gopal
@jyotigopal.bsky.social
American Desi, writer/teacher/mom/podcaster. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
NYC/Westchester County/NJ peeps - do join me and Alex for the launch of our book at @booksofwonder.bsky.social next Sunday, Jan 11 at 11:30 am.
There'll be crafts, there'll be behind-the scenes deets and of course, Alex will do a drawing demo.
We can't wait to share our book with you!
There'll be crafts, there'll be behind-the scenes deets and of course, Alex will do a drawing demo.
We can't wait to share our book with you!
January 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
NYC/Westchester County/NJ peeps - do join me and Alex for the launch of our book at @booksofwonder.bsky.social next Sunday, Jan 11 at 11:30 am.
There'll be crafts, there'll be behind-the scenes deets and of course, Alex will do a drawing demo.
We can't wait to share our book with you!
There'll be crafts, there'll be behind-the scenes deets and of course, Alex will do a drawing demo.
We can't wait to share our book with you!
Look at this gorgeous spread of a bowhead whale, a narwhal and humans in our upcoming picture book ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE!
@zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
#arctic #ecosystem #tundra #arcticanimals #conservation #climatechange
@zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
#arctic #ecosystem #tundra #arcticanimals #conservation #climatechange
Spread from me and @jyotigopal.bsky.social’s upcoming book, Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale! Preorders available now, check link in bio @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Look at this gorgeous spread of a bowhead whale, a narwhal and humans in our upcoming picture book ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE!
@zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
#arctic #ecosystem #tundra #arcticanimals #conservation #climatechange
@zandramims.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
#arctic #ecosystem #tundra #arcticanimals #conservation #climatechange
A lovely way to end 2025 - a STARRED review from School Library Journal for ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE illustrated by @zandramims.bsky.social and written by me.
25%off Dec. 30-Jan1 !
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-adv...
25%off Dec. 30-Jan1 !
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-adv...
December 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A lovely way to end 2025 - a STARRED review from School Library Journal for ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE illustrated by @zandramims.bsky.social and written by me.
25%off Dec. 30-Jan1 !
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-adv...
25%off Dec. 30-Jan1 !
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-adv...
So thrilled to be part of @pbspree.bsky.social for another year together!
Say hello to the amazing @jyotigopal.bsky.social author of Arctic Adventure illustrated by Alexandra Cook, a gorgeously illustrated lyrical journey through the majestic Arctic tundra landscape following a pair of arctic foxes and a human mother and child on their intersecting adventures.
#kidlit
#kidlit
December 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So thrilled to be part of @pbspree.bsky.social for another year together!
Merry Merry!!
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Merry Merry!!
‘Tis the season! Here’s wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and into the new year🎄
December 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
‘Tis the season! Here’s wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and into the new year🎄
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Let's give a warm welcome to @neharawatart.bsky.social author/illustrator of Ghungroos For Gauri. When a rough-and-tumble girl decides that she wants to try being graceful she discovers you don't always have to choose to be one or the other. Sometimes you can choose to be both.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Let's give a warm welcome to @neharawatart.bsky.social author/illustrator of Ghungroos For Gauri. When a rough-and-tumble girl decides that she wants to try being graceful she discovers you don't always have to choose to be one or the other. Sometimes you can choose to be both.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
Upto 500 signatures. Please add more !
2 steps you can take to support the fight for the freedom to read in Victoria, TX.
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
Stop book bans in Victoria, Texas: They don’t speak for us
Removing and banning books of any topic is censorship; plain and simple. We cannot allow books to be removed because it creates a slippery slope. This is a PUBLIC library paid for by taxpayers, and th...
www.fightforthefirst.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Upto 500 signatures. Please add more !
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Introducing @kelseyegross.bsky.social author of Fall: A Seasons Story illustrated by Renata Liwska. Monarch makes her way south before winter arrives. With help from some friends she finds a safe place to rest along the way. Before she journey's on there is a celebration of friendship.
#kidlit
#kidlit
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Introducing @kelseyegross.bsky.social author of Fall: A Seasons Story illustrated by Renata Liwska. Monarch makes her way south before winter arrives. With help from some friends she finds a safe place to rest along the way. Before she journey's on there is a celebration of friendship.
#kidlit
#kidlit
Episode 9 of IN THE PICTURE is out with award winning author illustrator and super nice human being John Parra. Links in my bio! Let us know what you think in reviews and comments.
Also go to johnparraart.com. Buy his beautiful books for someone you love and/or request them at your public library!
Also go to johnparraart.com. Buy his beautiful books for someone you love and/or request them at your public library!
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Episode 9 of IN THE PICTURE is out with award winning author illustrator and super nice human being John Parra. Links in my bio! Let us know what you think in reviews and comments.
Also go to johnparraart.com. Buy his beautiful books for someone you love and/or request them at your public library!
Also go to johnparraart.com. Buy his beautiful books for someone you love and/or request them at your public library!
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Let me introduce @claireannette.bsky.social author of A KNOT OF FROGS, A PASSEL OF HOGS: RECESS WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS illustrated by Susie Oh! A playful #picturebook celebration that encourages children to move their bodies while learning some unusual collective animal names.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Let me introduce @claireannette.bsky.social author of A KNOT OF FROGS, A PASSEL OF HOGS: RECESS WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS illustrated by Susie Oh! A playful #picturebook celebration that encourages children to move their bodies while learning some unusual collective animal names.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
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Say hello to @brennajeanneret.bsky.social author of A Bike Is Not Just A Bike illustrated by Michelle Pereira. This #NF #PB describes how the bicycle ushered in the Women's Revolution. And no matter your gender, age, or race the bicycle is more than just a bike–it's freedom.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Say hello to @brennajeanneret.bsky.social author of A Bike Is Not Just A Bike illustrated by Michelle Pereira. This #NF #PB describes how the bicycle ushered in the Women's Revolution. And no matter your gender, age, or race the bicycle is more than just a bike–it's freedom.
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlitmegafeed
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@bonniekelso.bsky.social is A/I of Sea Suds and illustrated Anyone Else Awake by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!
Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!
December 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@bonniekelso.bsky.social is A/I of Sea Suds and illustrated Anyone Else Awake by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!
Fun facts–Sea Suds is the final book in a childhood milestone series. Follow Bonnie for upcoming contests!! For Anyone Else Awake she used musical notes from Bird Song by the The Wailin' Jennys!
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Welcome @brandiauyemura.bsky.social
author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer.
#kidlit
author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer.
#kidlit
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Welcome @brandiauyemura.bsky.social
author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer.
#kidlit
author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer.
#kidlit
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Introducing @jilanne.bsky.social author of The Ocean's Heart illustrated by Khoa Le depicts zooplankton's nightly race to eat before being eaten as the dark ocean transforms into a carnival of lights. A reminder that these tiny, wondrous creatures should be protected.
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Introducing @jilanne.bsky.social author of The Ocean's Heart illustrated by Khoa Le depicts zooplankton's nightly race to eat before being eaten as the dark ocean transforms into a carnival of lights. A reminder that these tiny, wondrous creatures should be protected.
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
#kidlitmegafeed
#picturebook
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Any journalists covering @governor.ny.gov--please ask WHY SHE HAS NOT SIGNED THE NY FREEDOM TO READ ACT. The hard part is done! SHE JUST HAS TO SIGN IT. This is genuine absurdity.
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Any journalists covering @governor.ny.gov--please ask WHY SHE HAS NOT SIGNED THE NY FREEDOM TO READ ACT. The hard part is done! SHE JUST HAS TO SIGN IT. This is genuine absurdity.
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Day #9 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Bilingual Children's Books. Beautiful books simultaneously released in more than one language are deserving of their own separate list. Wouldn't you agree? #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/09/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Bilingual Children’s Books
Beautiful books simultaneously released in more than one language are deserving of their own separate list. Wouldn't you agree?
afuse8production.slj.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Day #9 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Bilingual Children's Books. Beautiful books simultaneously released in more than one language are deserving of their own separate list. Wouldn't you agree? #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/09/3...
NYC authors, illustrators publishing friends , come on down to Union Square to help get this bill signed!’
Thinking about all the writers and publishing professionals in NYC and we could make today's rally HUGE! Let's get one more win before 2025 is out & get this bill signed.
Greg Pak (@gregpak.net)
Hey, NYC! @authorsabb.bsky.social and several other groups are holding a read-in on Monday, 12/8 at 3:30 pm in Union Square to push Gov. Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act! I'm gonna try to make…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NYC authors, illustrators publishing friends , come on down to Union Square to help get this bill signed!’
Love me some funny books!
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.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Love me some funny books!
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Day #5 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Rhyming Picture Books. Rhymes: They're harder than they look. Wanna know how to write them? Let today's book selection be your guide. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/05/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Rhyming Picture Books
Rhymes: They're harder than they look. Wanna know how to write them? Let today's book selection be your guide.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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This was the same response I got when I emailed the Director of the Library , and cced the Library Board and the City Council asking them to put the books back
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This was the same response I got when I emailed the Director of the Library , and cced the Library Board and the City Council asking them to put the books back
Always a delight to check out @fuse8.bsky.social 31 Days, 31 Lists - my TBR pile gets taller😁
It's Day 3 of 31 Days, 31 Lists! Tis a gift to be simple, so that's what we're celebrating today! Enjoy these picture books for our younger readers, one and all. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/03/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Simple Picture Books
Tis a gift to be simple, so that's what we're celebrating today! Enjoy these picture books for our younger readers, one and all.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Always a delight to check out @fuse8.bsky.social 31 Days, 31 Lists - my TBR pile gets taller😁
What a thrill to see AMERICAN DESI on Cobb County's reading list for Universal Human Rights Month along with these books by @valeriebolling.bsky.social @authorjamilah.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social
www.cobbcounty.gov/news/univers...
www.cobbcounty.gov/news/univers...
December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What a thrill to see AMERICAN DESI on Cobb County's reading list for Universal Human Rights Month along with these books by @valeriebolling.bsky.social @authorjamilah.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social
www.cobbcounty.gov/news/univers...
www.cobbcounty.gov/news/univers...
So delighted to see @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social's gorgeous book GATHER GRATEFUL illustrated by @scatterbee.bsky.social highlighted here!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and can't wait to read the others❤️
“Warmhearted quatrains...applaud Thanksgiving’s many attributes in” THANKSGIVING IS A BLESSING and TWO-LIST THANKSGIVING “highlights the blending of cultures as a Korean American family comes together for Thanksgiving” both from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Thanksgiving Books for Young Readers 2025
In the season of gratitude, readers can enjoy books exploring how to show appreciation and give thanks for the little things.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
So delighted to see @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social's gorgeous book GATHER GRATEFUL illustrated by @scatterbee.bsky.social highlighted here!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and can't wait to read the others❤️
CONGRATS @marziehabbas.bsky.social !!!
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
CONGRATS @marziehabbas.bsky.social !!!