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Jen
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Young adult and middle grade book blogger at Pop! Goes The Reader (popgoesthereader.com) since 2013. Get access to exclusive posts and rewards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/popgoesthereader). She/Her. 🇨🇦
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🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Cornelia Li!

Cornelia is represented by Caryn Wiseman and is interested in illustrating picture books, black and white interiors, chapter books, and covers.

Check out Cornelia's illustrator page!

@cornelia-illo.bsky.social
@carynwiseman.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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“Sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even if you have to stand alone.” - Claudette Colvin (1939-2026)

Illustration from CLAUDETTE COLVIN: I Want Freedom Now!

Written by Claudette Colvin and Phillip Hoose; illustrated by Bea Jackson
January 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Knew this was coming. Something I've been noticing happening slowly for a while now. It's also happening in conjunction with the aging up of YA and the influx of romantasies that tend to feature cisallohet relationships and dabble in fascism-adjacent storytelling themes.
January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Stay up-to-date on all latest book releases on Pop! Goes The Reader's Patreon! This month we're exploring 248 adult fiction and non-fiction books being published in January 2026!

Save 25% off your first month or year of membership with the code HELLO2026!
www.patreon.com/posts/hot-of... #BookSky
January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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It's #PortfolioDay 🌞🦆🐞 I'm Emma Jayne and I'm looking for nonfiction picture/ board books projects.

I'm sharing some of my older designs as well as a new one. I love drawing animals and nature. Please email me if you have a project in mind emma@emmajayne-designs.co.uk

#illustrator #kidlitartist
January 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Hiiii #portfolioday I'm Jayme, an illustrator, cartoonist, and colorist available for new projects! I love designing cheerful and warm scenes. If you need an artist for a #kidlit cover, interiors, posters, or something else fun, I could be your gal!

💝 jaymebrodie.com
💌 jaymebrodie@gmail.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Happy #PortfolioDay !

I’m a picture book illustrator and designer who loves funny stories with immersive settings.

📚I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social and more of my work is at JonCorbyArt.com!
January 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay 💛

I'm Pauline and I like to draw real and fantastical critters 🌿🌧🐦

#artyear #cuteart #art #animalart
January 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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#PortfolioDay BTW, I did illustrate an early reader graphic novel coming out this year!

🌟Interested in more kids comics & graphic novels🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com/comics
Email - charlene[@]charlenechua[.]com
Agent - Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlit #kidlitart #comics #graphicnovel
January 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Oh, a #portfolioday! I'm Linda and I just finished illustrating my first children's book, today!!

Here's some of my other things, I enjoy drawing fantasy settings, fanart and snails, always snails. I'm open for commissions and work! #artist #kidlit
January 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Howdy #PortfolioDay I make art
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
How's my mental and emotional health? Well, I've read 14 books and it's the 13th of January. So. 🙃
January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Delighted to see TEAR THIS DOWN here!
🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
January 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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If you'd like to partner with Pop! Goes The Reader on promotion for your book or service, I'd love to hear from you! According to the blog's host, the site received 97,147 unique visitors and 221,849 page views in December 2025 alone. I offer everything from sponsored posts to author interviews!
January 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
January 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Here's a preview of a few of the stickers members of Pop! Goes The Reader's Patreon Sticker Club can look forward to receiving in January!

Until February 1st, you can save 25% off your first month or year of membership to the $5 and $15 tiers with code HELLO2026!
www.patreon.com/c/popgoesthe...
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
January 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Hey, Minneapolis teachers. If you want me to zoom in and read to your virtual kids or chat with them about writing, send me a DM.
ICYMI: Minneapolis Public Schools will offer a virtual option for students until February 12th, starting next week. Educators, staff, and administration will begin to work to stand up this option for students tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I'm currently working on Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Young Adult Book Covers of 2025 post! If you'd like to help me celebrate the work of the designers and artists working in publishing and sponsor the post for $40 USD, please send me a message or email me at jen@popgoesthereader.com! #BookSky
January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Lots of discourse criticizing what people are or are not posting about right now. Here's a gentle reminder that posting on social media is not activism. You have no idea what someone is doing to support their community offline. Donate. Volunteer. Worry less about someone's PERFORMANCE of activism.
January 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
If you'd like to partner with Pop! Goes The Reader on promotion for your book or service, I'd love to hear from you! According to the blog's host, the site received 97,147 unique visitors and 221,849 page views in December 2025 alone. I offer everything from sponsored posts to author interviews!
January 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Ahhh The Darkness Greeted Her is on here! Thank you @popgoesthereader.bsky.social for including my book! (Coming Feb. 3rd!)
🎉 Pop! Goes The Reader's 40 Most-Anticipated Young Adult Books: January-March 2026 🎉
popgoesthereader.com/40-most-anti...
#BookSky #YALit #KidLit
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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I haven’t (and most likely won’t) watch the recently released video but I swear I can hear that “fucking bitch” in my head clear as day. The snarling hate and disgust. Every woman has heard it.
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM