Andrew Hacket
@andrewchacket.bsky.social
Picture book author & elementary educator
Up next:
IN THIS CLASSROOM (Spring 2026)
SQUIRREL & TURTLE: THIS BOOK HAS BIG WORDS (Fall 2027)
https://t.co/YSBfW8Jq3
Up next:
IN THIS CLASSROOM (Spring 2026)
SQUIRREL & TURTLE: THIS BOOK HAS BIG WORDS (Fall 2027)
https://t.co/YSBfW8Jq3
Check out this hilarious poetry anthology, HOLES IN MY UNDERWEAR, by Matt Eicheldinger.
And hop over to my blog for access to FREE RESOURCES to bring it to life in your classroom!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/holes-i...
Tag a teacher who would love this in their classroom!
#poetry #kidlit #teachers
And hop over to my blog for access to FREE RESOURCES to bring it to life in your classroom!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/holes-i...
Tag a teacher who would love this in their classroom!
#poetry #kidlit #teachers
September 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Check out this hilarious poetry anthology, HOLES IN MY UNDERWEAR, by Matt Eicheldinger.
And hop over to my blog for access to FREE RESOURCES to bring it to life in your classroom!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/holes-i...
Tag a teacher who would love this in their classroom!
#poetry #kidlit #teachers
And hop over to my blog for access to FREE RESOURCES to bring it to life in your classroom!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/holes-i...
Tag a teacher who would love this in their classroom!
#poetry #kidlit #teachers
I’m so excited to share the cover of IN THIS CLASSROOM with you, illustrated by the amazing Arthur Lin!
Tag all of your teacher friends to make sure they know!
Looking for ways to support the book?
-mark as want to read on Goodreads
-preorder
-subscribe to newsletter
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tag all of your teacher friends to make sure they know!
Looking for ways to support the book?
-mark as want to read on Goodreads
-preorder
-subscribe to newsletter
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
August 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I’m so excited to share the cover of IN THIS CLASSROOM with you, illustrated by the amazing Arthur Lin!
Tag all of your teacher friends to make sure they know!
Looking for ways to support the book?
-mark as want to read on Goodreads
-preorder
-subscribe to newsletter
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tag all of your teacher friends to make sure they know!
Looking for ways to support the book?
-mark as want to read on Goodreads
-preorder
-subscribe to newsletter
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Mark your calendars for Saturday when the cover to my 4th book will be revealed!
Arthur Lin’s work is incredible and I can’t wait for you to get your first peek!
Arthur Lin’s work is incredible and I can’t wait for you to get your first peek!
August 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Mark your calendars for Saturday when the cover to my 4th book will be revealed!
Arthur Lin’s work is incredible and I can’t wait for you to get your first peek!
Arthur Lin’s work is incredible and I can’t wait for you to get your first peek!
So happy to contribute a prize to this amazing challenge. I can’t wait to chat with one of the lucky winners.
Friends! I have had the good fortune of chatting with Andrew Hacket for AMA sessions twice now... so believe me when I tell you that this is truly a fantastic prize.✨
Thank you @andrewchacket.bsky.social for your continued support of the #KidlitChuckleChallenge and the kidlit community!
Thank you @andrewchacket.bsky.social for your continued support of the #KidlitChuckleChallenge and the kidlit community!
August 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
So happy to contribute a prize to this amazing challenge. I can’t wait to chat with one of the lucky winners.
CURLILOCKS & THE THREE HARES written by me and illustrated by Jan Dolby is JUST RIGHT for back-to-school.
Get your classroom freebies below.
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tagging teacher and librarian friends, liking, and sharing are appreciated!
#kidlit #writingcommunity
Get your classroom freebies below.
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tagging teacher and librarian friends, liking, and sharing are appreciated!
#kidlit #writingcommunity
August 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
CURLILOCKS & THE THREE HARES written by me and illustrated by Jan Dolby is JUST RIGHT for back-to-school.
Get your classroom freebies below.
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tagging teacher and librarian friends, liking, and sharing are appreciated!
#kidlit #writingcommunity
Get your classroom freebies below.
linktr.ee/andrewchacket
Tagging teacher and librarian friends, liking, and sharing are appreciated!
#kidlit #writingcommunity
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Coming soon: new projects from @rmromeroauthor.bsky.social @kelseybtoney.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky + more buff.ly/JPLQ8ig
August 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coming soon: new projects from @rmromeroauthor.bsky.social @kelseybtoney.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky + more buff.ly/JPLQ8ig
Beyond thrilled to share this news!
Yay for more books!
Yay for more books!
Book Deal Announcement!
@andrewchacket.bsky.social In This Family and One Word with illustrators Charlotte Ager and @kirkparrish.bsky.social published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
@andrewchacket.bsky.social In This Family and One Word with illustrators Charlotte Ager and @kirkparrish.bsky.social published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Beyond thrilled to share this news!
Yay for more books!
Yay for more books!
#Massachusetts friends I’ll be sharing HOPE AND THE SEA by me & Svetla Radivoeva 7/19 at Ten Tree Books in Natick.
If you know #picturebook lovers in the area that would enjoy a calming book about friendship by the ocean, send them our way for a read aloud and crafts!
#kidlit #indiebookstores
If you know #picturebook lovers in the area that would enjoy a calming book about friendship by the ocean, send them our way for a read aloud and crafts!
#kidlit #indiebookstores
July 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
#Massachusetts friends I’ll be sharing HOPE AND THE SEA by me & Svetla Radivoeva 7/19 at Ten Tree Books in Natick.
If you know #picturebook lovers in the area that would enjoy a calming book about friendship by the ocean, send them our way for a read aloud and crafts!
#kidlit #indiebookstores
If you know #picturebook lovers in the area that would enjoy a calming book about friendship by the ocean, send them our way for a read aloud and crafts!
#kidlit #indiebookstores
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Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
July 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
@staceybyer.bsky.social joins The Backstory w/WILL AND KRILL.
Learn all about it at the link below.
Comment for your chance to win a copy!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Learn all about it at the link below.
Comment for your chance to win a copy!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
May 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
@staceybyer.bsky.social joins The Backstory w/WILL AND KRILL.
Learn all about it at the link below.
Comment for your chance to win a copy!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Learn all about it at the link below.
Comment for your chance to win a copy!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
This was such a great morning! Yay independent bookstores!!!
An amazing morning celebrating Independent Bookstore Day at Word on the Street Bookstore! @pamvau.bsky.social
@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
@shawnpeterswrites.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social
@annastanisz.bsky.social
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
@betsyuhrig.bsky.social
@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
@shawnpeterswrites.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social
@annastanisz.bsky.social
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
@betsyuhrig.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This was such a great morning! Yay independent bookstores!!!
@christinashawn.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/her #picturebook AND THEN CAME YOU w/illos by Shahrzad Maydani.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Giveaway: 1 winner will receive a copy of the book and a 30-minute AMA with Christina.
#teachers #families #librarians #kidlit #writingcommunity
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Giveaway: 1 winner will receive a copy of the book and a 30-minute AMA with Christina.
#teachers #families #librarians #kidlit #writingcommunity
April 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@christinashawn.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/her #picturebook AND THEN CAME YOU w/illos by Shahrzad Maydani.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Giveaway: 1 winner will receive a copy of the book and a 30-minute AMA with Christina.
#teachers #families #librarians #kidlit #writingcommunity
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Giveaway: 1 winner will receive a copy of the book and a 30-minute AMA with Christina.
#teachers #families #librarians #kidlit #writingcommunity
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3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit
April 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit
I had a great morning celebrating @phaeacrede.bsky.social newest book, OH DEER at Word on the Street.
This book is so much fun and kids are going to love it!
This book is so much fun and kids are going to love it!
April 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I had a great morning celebrating @phaeacrede.bsky.social newest book, OH DEER at Word on the Street.
This book is so much fun and kids are going to love it!
This book is so much fun and kids are going to love it!
@alisonmcgauley.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE w/illos by Emilie Leduc & pubbed from @orcabook.bsky.social
Visit the blog for a chance to win a pb crit from Alison!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #chronicillness #nature
Visit the blog for a chance to win a pb crit from Alison!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #chronicillness #nature
March 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
@alisonmcgauley.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE w/illos by Emilie Leduc & pubbed from @orcabook.bsky.social
Visit the blog for a chance to win a pb crit from Alison!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #chronicillness #nature
Visit the blog for a chance to win a pb crit from Alison!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #chronicillness #nature
Great afternoon at The Silver Unicorn for Jarret Lerner’s latest release, My Mad Scientist Mom.
My students are going to be pumped about these new additions to our classroom library. They’ve been waiting for the second Scare School!
#indiebookshop #kidlit #writingcommunity #chapterbooks #edusky
My students are going to be pumped about these new additions to our classroom library. They’ve been waiting for the second Scare School!
#indiebookshop #kidlit #writingcommunity #chapterbooks #edusky
March 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Great afternoon at The Silver Unicorn for Jarret Lerner’s latest release, My Mad Scientist Mom.
My students are going to be pumped about these new additions to our classroom library. They’ve been waiting for the second Scare School!
#indiebookshop #kidlit #writingcommunity #chapterbooks #edusky
My students are going to be pumped about these new additions to our classroom library. They’ve been waiting for the second Scare School!
#indiebookshop #kidlit #writingcommunity #chapterbooks #edusky
@katieleereinert.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/her #picturebook, READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing) with illos by Sara Aziz.
Check out the interview for your chance to win a copy of your own or a #PB critique from Katie.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #giveaway
Check out the interview for your chance to win a copy of your own or a #PB critique from Katie.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #giveaway
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
@katieleereinert.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory w/her #picturebook, READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing) with illos by Sara Aziz.
Check out the interview for your chance to win a copy of your own or a #PB critique from Katie.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #giveaway
Check out the interview for your chance to win a copy of your own or a #PB critique from Katie.
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #giveaway
What a wonderful day talking about and celebrating all things literacy with these amazing creators along with incredible educators and librarians at @nerdcampct.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
What a wonderful day talking about and celebrating all things literacy with these amazing creators along with incredible educators and librarians at @nerdcampct.bsky.social
@booksbycindy.bsky.social joins the blog today with her debut #picturebook, IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE (Yeehoo Press)w/illos by Vikki Zhang.
Comment for your chance to win a copy of the book or a query critique from Cynthia!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #writingcommunity
Comment for your chance to win a copy of the book or a query critique from Cynthia!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #writingcommunity
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
@booksbycindy.bsky.social joins the blog today with her debut #picturebook, IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE (Yeehoo Press)w/illos by Vikki Zhang.
Comment for your chance to win a copy of the book or a query critique from Cynthia!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #writingcommunity
Comment for your chance to win a copy of the book or a query critique from Cynthia!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
#kidlit #writingcommunity
I can't wait for the amazing learning and sharing that is going to happen this weekend with outstanding educators and authors at #nErDcampCT!
I hope to see you there!
I hope to see you there!
Can’t wait to see @andrewchacket.bsky.social at #nErDcampCT happening Saturday, March 1st! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #nerdcamp @msthombookitis.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I can't wait for the amazing learning and sharing that is going to happen this weekend with outstanding educators and authors at #nErDcampCT!
I hope to see you there!
I hope to see you there!
And the most unique book swag award goes to… ALAN MAYFAIR!!!
NEIGHKID w/illos by Gabi Moraes and out with Tielmour Press hilariously captures the power of a child’s imagination with perhaps the best play on words I’ve ever heard.
#kidlit #writingcommunity @tielmourpress.bsky.social
NEIGHKID w/illos by Gabi Moraes and out with Tielmour Press hilariously captures the power of a child’s imagination with perhaps the best play on words I’ve ever heard.
#kidlit #writingcommunity @tielmourpress.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
And the most unique book swag award goes to… ALAN MAYFAIR!!!
NEIGHKID w/illos by Gabi Moraes and out with Tielmour Press hilariously captures the power of a child’s imagination with perhaps the best play on words I’ve ever heard.
#kidlit #writingcommunity @tielmourpress.bsky.social
NEIGHKID w/illos by Gabi Moraes and out with Tielmour Press hilariously captures the power of a child’s imagination with perhaps the best play on words I’ve ever heard.
#kidlit #writingcommunity @tielmourpress.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to joining these amazing creators along with Connecticut educators for a wonderful day or learning!
We are excited for the #nErDcampCT in just over a week in New London, CT! Check out our amazing list of #authors who will be joining us, along with almost 100 educators and/or lovers of #literacy. @tcasl @aasl @americanlibraryassociation #bookjoy #nerdcamp @msthombookitis @mrslussierlibrary
February 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I’m looking forward to joining these amazing creators along with Connecticut educators for a wonderful day or learning!
And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps was the perfect way to spend this blustery, icy day.
#kidlit #writingcommunity #MG #bookrecommendations
#kidlit #writingcommunity #MG #bookrecommendations
February 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps was the perfect way to spend this blustery, icy day.
#kidlit #writingcommunity #MG #bookrecommendations
#kidlit #writingcommunity #MG #bookrecommendations
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TOMORROW NIGHT! I'm leading a workshop about creating fractured fairy tales! Join me via the @writersloftma.bsky.social on Tuesday, 2/18 at 7pm EST (or watch the replay if you can't make it).
Details: www.thewritersloft.org/offers/RAJMe...
#kidlit #amwriting #writingworkshop #fairytales #booksky
Details: www.thewritersloft.org/offers/RAJMe...
#kidlit #amwriting #writingworkshop #fairytales #booksky
February 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
TOMORROW NIGHT! I'm leading a workshop about creating fractured fairy tales! Join me via the @writersloftma.bsky.social on Tuesday, 2/18 at 7pm EST (or watch the replay if you can't make it).
Details: www.thewritersloft.org/offers/RAJMe...
#kidlit #amwriting #writingworkshop #fairytales #booksky
Details: www.thewritersloft.org/offers/RAJMe...
#kidlit #amwriting #writingworkshop #fairytales #booksky
#kidlitbookstack to get me through vacation week.
The #picturebooks are research for an upcoming presentation:
And The Eyes & The Impossible and And then, Boom! have been on my #TBR list for a while.
I can’t wait to get reading!
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #bookrecommendations
The #picturebooks are research for an upcoming presentation:
And The Eyes & The Impossible and And then, Boom! have been on my #TBR list for a while.
I can’t wait to get reading!
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #bookrecommendations
February 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#kidlitbookstack to get me through vacation week.
The #picturebooks are research for an upcoming presentation:
And The Eyes & The Impossible and And then, Boom! have been on my #TBR list for a while.
I can’t wait to get reading!
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #bookrecommendations
The #picturebooks are research for an upcoming presentation:
And The Eyes & The Impossible and And then, Boom! have been on my #TBR list for a while.
I can’t wait to get reading!
#kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity #bookrecommendations