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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
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Images of a child with long hair and glasses happily sliding down a slide while in the background are images of her as an astronaut amidst planets and a rocket ship A child with long wavy brown hair, holding a book, standing amidst wildflowers and branches. Directly behind her is a translucent spirit with wings. Three children are building an imaginative outer space scene with paper in their classroom—one is building a rocket ship, one is holding a satellite, and the other is deep in thought. Another child is standing on a chair while hanging a planet from the ceiling with a string. They are surrounded by craft supplies. A woman flowing clothing and long black hair, with a flower in her hair, surrounded by swirling colors and flowers, reaches out to something while a white bunny looks on
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
An illustration of a young Black girl, Claudette Colvin. She has short dark hair and is wearing glasses and a blue cardigan with white floral detailing around the collar. She's sitting on a bus and looking at someone off to the side. Claudette looks worried and scared. She's clutching some books to her chest.
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!
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A compilation of ten book covers of books being published in January 2026. Books featured include Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez, Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis, The Re-Do List by Denise Williams, The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman, The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams, Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra, A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose, Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston, See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor and My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney.
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
comic page: two young girls square up to play field hockey. One catches the other off guard and snags the ball. Comic page where a pink fluffy bird and a baker bear greet each other inside of the bear's bakery. The bird invites the bear on an adventure! digital illustration: a group of friends hanging out on a city rooftop greet a friendly dragon with the gift of a sandwich. Behind them, city residents go about their business among trees transitioning for fall Illustration of a princess reaching out to join a knight atop a dragon at the reigns
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
A digital drawing of a mouse in a green coat drinking tea out of a thermos flask while sitting under a large leaf in the rain. A tiny snail is rainbathing on top of the leaf. A digital drawing of a little green and red dragon sitting on a branch. The dragon has a spiky head, large ears and wings that are shaped and colored like young maple seeds. A digital drawing of a razorbill bird sitting on the edge of a cliff with its grey fluffy and grumpy chick sitting on its feet. A digital drawing of a crew of adventurers. There is a large black yak playing the role of a healer with a staff and a large backpack with herbs, potions and teacups as well as herbs and mini potion bottles dangling from its horns. There are also a bard skunk dressed in purple and gold cradling a mandolin with a butterfly on its nose, a fighter raccoon posing with his wooden sword and a wizard possum making stars appear with its staff
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
1 page comic for Bruce and Goose, Chickadee magazine Page from Alex and Charlie sample comic
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
A digital illustration of my own character, Rufius. Standing in a winterscape, swords ready and big pawprints in the snow. A digital illustration of a cat kingdom scratch-tower. Full of cats doing different things. A field of wheat behind them. A digital illustration of a snail selling cacti and succulents. They're adorable. A digital illustration of two kids eating ice-cream on a dock. One of the kids seems amazed over the other kid's ice-cream.
January 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Howdy #PortfolioDay I make art
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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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!
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🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
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#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
A compilation of ten middle grade book covers published throughout 2025. Books featured include A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya, Going Overboard by Caroline Huntoon, The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara, Sabrena Swept Away by Karuna Riazi, Chef's Secret by Kelly Yang, Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams, Dive by John David Anderson, Starry, Starry Heist by Karen Briner, Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron and The Blossoming Summer by Anna Rose Johnson.
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!
An illustrated image of a white girl with long brown hair and bangs reading from an open orange book with a pen and paper in her other hand. She is surrounded on either side by more books and stationary. Above and below the girl are illustrated images of flowers. "Partner with Pop! Goes The Reader" sits in bold text above the girl's head.
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
A compilation of ten middle grade book covers published throughout 2025. Books featured include A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya, Going Overboard by Caroline Huntoon, The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara, Sabrena Swept Away by Karuna Riazi, Chef's Secret by Kelly Yang, Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams, Dive by John David Anderson, Starry, Starry Heist by Karen Briner, Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron and The Blossoming Summer by Anna Rose Johnson.
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
A compilation of ten middle grade book covers published throughout 2025. Books featured include A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya, Going Overboard by Caroline Huntoon, The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara, Sabrena Swept Away by Karuna Riazi, Chef's Secret by Kelly Yang, Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams, Dive by John David Anderson, Starry, Starry Heist by Karen Briner, Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron and The Blossoming Summer by Anna Rose Johnson.
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...
A collage of six illustrated sticker designs. From left to right: A croissant with a large pink bow wrapped around it. A white cat hair clip. A pink book with a white bow on its cover. Two stacked books in pale purple and mint colours. A pale pink pair of heart-shaped sunglasses. A heart-shaped bowl of pastel-coloured cereal in milk.
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
A compilation of ten middle grade book covers published throughout 2025. Books featured include A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya, Going Overboard by Caroline Huntoon, The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara, Sabrena Swept Away by Karuna Riazi, Chef's Secret by Kelly Yang, Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams, Dive by John David Anderson, Starry, Starry Heist by Karen Briner, Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron and The Blossoming Summer by Anna Rose Johnson.
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.
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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
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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
An illustration of a girl with long brown hair wearing a yellow jacket and jeans with her back to the viewer. The girl is looking up at a gallery wall of framed pictures of various styles and sizes. Illustration created by Simini Blocker.
January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
popgoesthereader.bsky.social
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
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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!
An illustrated image of a white girl with long brown hair and bangs reading from an open orange book with a pen and paper in her other hand. She is surrounded on either side by more books and stationary. Above and below the girl are illustrated images of flowers. "Partner with Pop! Goes The Reader" sits in bold text above the girl's head.
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!)
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🎉 Pop! Goes The Reader's 40 Most-Anticipated Young Adult Books: January-March 2026 🎉
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#BookSky #YALit #KidLit
A compilation of twenty-one young adult book covers of books being published from January-March 2026. Books featured include Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet, Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page, Right as Rain by Tashie Bhuiyan, Love on Ice by Sara Ney, Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik, We're A Bad Idea, Right? by K.L. Walther, The Roommate Arrangement by Samantha Markum, Estela, Undrowning by René Peña-Govea, Love in Ruins by Auriane Desombre, Winter White by Annie Cardi, The Oks Are Not OK by Grace K. Shim, Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions by Ahmad Saber, This Ain't Our First Rodeo by Liara Tamani, Meet Me Under The Lights by Cassie Miller, Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton, Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow, A Barista's Guide To Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin, Freddie and Stella Got Hot by Maggie Horne, Someone To Daydream About by Sydney Langford, Love Makes Mochi by Stefany Valentine and According To Plan by Christen Randall.
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