Jessica Goecke
@jessicagoecke.bsky.social
Children’s book author + illustrator | 🖋️🎨BILLY AND THE HOLE (Flamingo Books 2026) | 🎨 IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM (Holiday House 2026)
Rep: Christie Megill at The CAT Agency
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Rep: Christie Megill at The CAT Agency
https://linktr.ee/jessicagoecke
“Certainly, writers of adult best sellers command the megabucks and become household names. But how many of their fans fling themselves into their arms squealing, ‘I love, love, love your books!’” - Jane O’Connor, about the importance of fostering a love for reading at an early age. (NYT, 2018) 🧵…
March 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Certainly, writers of adult best sellers command the megabucks and become household names. But how many of their fans fling themselves into their arms squealing, ‘I love, love, love your books!’” - Jane O’Connor, about the importance of fostering a love for reading at an early age. (NYT, 2018) 🧵…
A phenomenal program and opportunity! #kidlit
⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!!
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
March 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A phenomenal program and opportunity! #kidlit
Josh just referenced Homestar Runner in the latest episode of You May Contribute a Verse, and now my day is completely derailed because I forgot about that show, and now I’m falling into a rabbit hole of nostalgia.😂 @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @joshmonkwords.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Josh just referenced Homestar Runner in the latest episode of You May Contribute a Verse, and now my day is completely derailed because I forgot about that show, and now I’m falling into a rabbit hole of nostalgia.😂 @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @joshmonkwords.bsky.social
For my TBR list
PW spoke with Carolyn Mackler about her new middle grade novel ‘Right Back at You,’ her own experience with bullying, and her hopes that the book can bring different kinds of kids together
Four Questions for Carolyn Mackler
PW spoke with Mackler about her new middle grade novel 'Right Back at You,' her own experience with bullying, and the difference between the present day and when she was in middle school.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
For my TBR list
I’m excited to share that my debut authored + illustrated picture book, BILLY AND THE HOLE, arrives summer 2026 from Flamingo Books! It has been such a pleasure working with this team, and I’m grateful for everyone who has had a hand in helping the baby grow up. We’re almost there! #kidlit
February 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I’m excited to share that my debut authored + illustrated picture book, BILLY AND THE HOLE, arrives summer 2026 from Flamingo Books! It has been such a pleasure working with this team, and I’m grateful for everyone who has had a hand in helping the baby grow up. We’re almost there! #kidlit
#kidlitartpostcard day…we meet again. Hello! My name is Jessica Goecke, and I love to draw weird, funny things that would (probably) never happen in real life. For projects, please contact @christiemegill.bsky.social at @thecatagency.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#kidlitartpostcard day…we meet again. Hello! My name is Jessica Goecke, and I love to draw weird, funny things that would (probably) never happen in real life. For projects, please contact @christiemegill.bsky.social at @thecatagency.bsky.social
I’ve not read Gianni Rodari’s work, but I like his vibe, and I’m excited to dig into his books. Here’s a great video + post from Chrissie Wright about Gianni Rodari, what Mac Barnett says about him + the heartbreaking thing that happens (in education) when reading skills eclipse reading joy. #kidlit
On Gianni Rodari, curriculum, and the taste for reading
A recording from Chrissie Wright's live video
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February 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I’ve not read Gianni Rodari’s work, but I like his vibe, and I’m excited to dig into his books. Here’s a great video + post from Chrissie Wright about Gianni Rodari, what Mac Barnett says about him + the heartbreaking thing that happens (in education) when reading skills eclipse reading joy. #kidlit
I’ll play :) I want to see some dark art. If you see this, quote with your Night/Dark Art. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I’ll play :) I want to see some dark art. If you see this, quote with your Night/Dark Art. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Hi, #kidlit community! I missed the last #kidlitartpostcard day, so I’m sharing one of my favorites in the meantime. I’m an author/illustrator in the PNW. Most of my art is on IG, but I’m going to start posting more here, and I’d love to connect with more of the kidlit community on this platform :)
January 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hi, #kidlit community! I missed the last #kidlitartpostcard day, so I’m sharing one of my favorites in the meantime. I’m an author/illustrator in the PNW. Most of my art is on IG, but I’m going to start posting more here, and I’d love to connect with more of the kidlit community on this platform :)
Shoutout to @dansantat.bsky.social and A First Time for Everything…my 11 year old (reluctant reader) read it, loved it, and shared it with his 12 year old cousin, who read it, loved it, and made his mom read it too! The first book that my son has shared (on his own, even!) because it’s that good.
January 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Shoutout to @dansantat.bsky.social and A First Time for Everything…my 11 year old (reluctant reader) read it, loved it, and shared it with his 12 year old cousin, who read it, loved it, and made his mom read it too! The first book that my son has shared (on his own, even!) because it’s that good.
Hi! Just getting my feet wet on this platform.
5 authors whose books I would buy without reading the synopsis:
Ann Patchett
Louise Erdrich
Barbara Kingsolver
Haruki Murakami
Celeste Ng
#BookSky
5 authors whose books I would buy without reading the synopsis:
Ann Patchett
Louise Erdrich
Barbara Kingsolver
Haruki Murakami
Celeste Ng
#BookSky
Name 5 authors whose books you will buy without reading the synopsis:
Ann Patchett
Emily Henry
Tananarive Due
Stephen Graham Jones
Anne Ursu
#BookSky
Ann Patchett
Emily Henry
Tananarive Due
Stephen Graham Jones
Anne Ursu
#BookSky
Name 5 authors whose books you will buy without reading the synopsis:
(in no particular order)
John Green
Sarah Addison Allen
Dhonielle Clayton
TJ Alexander
Victoria Gilbert
#booksky
(in no particular order)
John Green
Sarah Addison Allen
Dhonielle Clayton
TJ Alexander
Victoria Gilbert
#booksky
November 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Hi! Just getting my feet wet on this platform.
5 authors whose books I would buy without reading the synopsis:
Ann Patchett
Louise Erdrich
Barbara Kingsolver
Haruki Murakami
Celeste Ng
#BookSky
5 authors whose books I would buy without reading the synopsis:
Ann Patchett
Louise Erdrich
Barbara Kingsolver
Haruki Murakami
Celeste Ng
#BookSky