Jaimie Franchi
@jaimiefranchi.bsky.social
Writer for kids and adults. College English Instructor. Mother, gardener, maker.
www.jaimiefranchi.com
https://linktr.ee/jaimiefranchi
www.jaimiefranchi.com
https://linktr.ee/jaimiefranchi
Loved this deep dive into Goodnight Moon by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen:
Goodnight Moon
Jon and Mac consider: the plight of the picture book author, wildlife trafficking, tangenting, disappearing socks, death, life, and mush
open.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Loved this deep dive into Goodnight Moon by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen:
As a Canadian (wow, first time saying that since becoming a citizen in December) who is not an expert in economics, I found this really straightforward and helpful. Maybe you will too.
Evaluating the potential impacts of US tariffs
The new US administration is considering sweeping tariffs on imports. While many important elements are unknown, these measures could be highly disruptive to the Canadian and US economies.
www.bankofcanada.ca
February 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
As a Canadian (wow, first time saying that since becoming a citizen in December) who is not an expert in economics, I found this really straightforward and helpful. Maybe you will too.
A generous offer for a PB writer from an underrepresented group:
I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
Free picture book mentoring
For an underrepresented writer
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A generous offer for a PB writer from an underrepresented group:
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#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
ALT: a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
I’m happy to be able to share the cover of You Never Know What You’re Going to Get, an anthology of middle grade short stories that includes a story of mine. The collection is published by Chalkboard Publishing and will be released May 2nd, 2025.
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM
I’m happy to be able to share the cover of You Never Know What You’re Going to Get, an anthology of middle grade short stories that includes a story of mine. The collection is published by Chalkboard Publishing and will be released May 2nd, 2025.
Just in time for the solstice tomorrow, I receive my copy of this sweet little anthology with my poem “Return of the Sun.” Very much looking forward to sitting down and reading the rest of it!”
December 20, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Just in time for the solstice tomorrow, I receive my copy of this sweet little anthology with my poem “Return of the Sun.” Very much looking forward to sitting down and reading the rest of it!”
On this Giving Tuesday, François Vigneault and I are delighted to announce that our pay-what-you-like downloadable nature calendar has earned $500 in donations for Nature Conservancy Canada. Thanks so much to our supporters!
November 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM
On this Giving Tuesday, François Vigneault and I are delighted to announce that our pay-what-you-like downloadable nature calendar has earned $500 in donations for Nature Conservancy Canada. Thanks so much to our supporters!
I just sent out my one-month-late autumn equinox newsletter 🤣. This one features a beautiful interview with author @katejenkslandry.bsky.social. Read here: mailchi.mp/59119dd6b35f...
October 20, 2023 at 3:10 PM
I just sent out my one-month-late autumn equinox newsletter 🤣. This one features a beautiful interview with author @katejenkslandry.bsky.social. Read here: mailchi.mp/59119dd6b35f...
Reposted by Jaimie Franchi
Scholastic asks, "Do you want to opt out of 'diverse' books at your school's next book fair?" Your participation in white supremacy has never been easier, just uncheck the 'diverse' books box– poof, no problems. 🙄
Scholastic Under Fire for Allowing Schools to Opt Out of ‘Diverse Books’ for Book Fairs
Scholastic has been accused of bending to right-wing pressure, making having diverse books optional for school book fairs.
www.themarysue.com
October 9, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Scholastic asks, "Do you want to opt out of 'diverse' books at your school's next book fair?" Your participation in white supremacy has never been easier, just uncheck the 'diverse' books box– poof, no problems. 🙄
Afternoon reading: this exquisite piece of work
October 11, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Afternoon reading: this exquisite piece of work
Reposted by Jaimie Franchi
Anyone ages 12 – 26 living in the United States can get a San Diego Public Library Books Unbanned card. With the card, the library’s online collection of banned or restricted eBooks and eAudiobooks are available for FREE, no matter where you live in the U.S. libraryfoundationsd.org/news/stories...
San Diego's Books Unbanned protects the freedom to read
Library Foundation SD and library launch Books Unbanned in San Diego to resist book bans, promote intellectual freedom among young readers, and cement libraries as a place where everyone belongs.
libraryfoundationsd.org
October 3, 2023 at 12:58 AM
Anyone ages 12 – 26 living in the United States can get a San Diego Public Library Books Unbanned card. With the card, the library’s online collection of banned or restricted eBooks and eAudiobooks are available for FREE, no matter where you live in the U.S. libraryfoundationsd.org/news/stories...
Reposted by Jaimie Franchi
If you are a Canadian 🇨🇦 kidlit author or illustrator, pls reply with a link to your website? (I also recommend including link in your profile bio) Will help people seeking CanKidLit to find you, esp on #IReadCanadianDay ireadcanadian.com/day/
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September 10, 2023 at 3:09 PM
If you are a Canadian 🇨🇦 kidlit author or illustrator, pls reply with a link to your website? (I also recommend including link in your profile bio) Will help people seeking CanKidLit to find you, esp on #IReadCanadianDay ireadcanadian.com/day/
I've created a custom feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I've created a custom feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Hi Blueskyers! I’m Jaimie, a writer living in Montréal. I’m currently submitting my PB text Melt, which was shortlisted for the CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition last year. My print publications are all short pieces for adults, but I’m working hard to squeeze my way into kidlit 😉.
September 29, 2023 at 12:47 PM
Hi Blueskyers! I’m Jaimie, a writer living in Montréal. I’m currently submitting my PB text Melt, which was shortlisted for the CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition last year. My print publications are all short pieces for adults, but I’m working hard to squeeze my way into kidlit 😉.