Jess Townes
@jesstownes.bsky.social
Picture Book Author
Bookseller (Main Street Books, St. Charles, Missouri)
www.jesstownes.com
Bookseller (Main Street Books, St. Charles, Missouri)
www.jesstownes.com
I am so proud of my friend @karlavalenti.bsky.social for this honor, and so grateful that more kids will find her beautiful work.
I am incredibly honored to receive this year’s Pura Belpré Award. I walk in the shoes of giants who have made the world a better place with their gorgeous storytelling. What a privilege to be in their company. 🤩
February 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I am so proud of my friend @karlavalenti.bsky.social for this honor, and so grateful that more kids will find her beautiful work.
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Banning books and arresting librarians has never led to more freedom and liberty.
Sign the petition today!
action.everylibrary.org/arrestlibrar... via @everylibrary
Sign the petition today!
action.everylibrary.org/arrestlibrar... via @everylibrary
PETITION: Don't Arrest Librarians in the United States
Arresting librarians and banning books has never led to more liberty and freedom.
action.everylibrary.org
January 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Banning books and arresting librarians has never led to more freedom and liberty.
Sign the petition today!
action.everylibrary.org/arrestlibrar... via @everylibrary
Sign the petition today!
action.everylibrary.org/arrestlibrar... via @everylibrary
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Check out the robust list of children's book offerings in this auction organized by Kidlit for Los Angeles, raising funds for wildfire relief efforts in LA!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Art by Sydney Hanson
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Art by Sydney Hanson
January 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Check out the robust list of children's book offerings in this auction organized by Kidlit for Los Angeles, raising funds for wildfire relief efforts in LA!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Art by Sydney Hanson
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Art by Sydney Hanson
For Katey, who walked alongside so many of us on our publishing journeys. ❤️
In honor of our dear and brilliant friend @kateywrites.bsky.social, #12x12PB is proud to announce a mentorship for a returning member in 2025. The lucky winner will get to work with the talented & generous @jesstownes.bsky.social with the goal of polishing 3 mss & a query letter. Rejoin for deets.
January 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
For Katey, who walked alongside so many of us on our publishing journeys. ❤️
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We need to keep talking about how weird it is for people to think they should have a say in reading choices for anyone's kids but their own. You're not in charge of what other people's children eat or wear or when they go to bed. Why on earth would you get to choose what they read?
December 3, 2024 at 11:06 AM
We need to keep talking about how weird it is for people to think they should have a say in reading choices for anyone's kids but their own. You're not in charge of what other people's children eat or wear or when they go to bed. Why on earth would you get to choose what they read?
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Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
November 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
This time of year, we’re preparing our store to welcome extra visitors. We love the opportunity to share our favorite reads this year, to help customers find the perfect gifts, and most of all, to create a community of readers. Come see us at Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri!
November 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
This time of year, we’re preparing our store to welcome extra visitors. We love the opportunity to share our favorite reads this year, to help customers find the perfect gifts, and most of all, to create a community of readers. Come see us at Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri!
What an absolute delight to open this site and be greeted by so much #kidlitart.
Hi, I’m Jess, picture book author and bookseller at a charming indie bookstore in Missouri. I love my jobs. 📚 ❤️
Hi, I’m Jess, picture book author and bookseller at a charming indie bookstore in Missouri. I love my jobs. 📚 ❤️
November 23, 2024 at 3:26 AM
What an absolute delight to open this site and be greeted by so much #kidlitart.
Hi, I’m Jess, picture book author and bookseller at a charming indie bookstore in Missouri. I love my jobs. 📚 ❤️
Hi, I’m Jess, picture book author and bookseller at a charming indie bookstore in Missouri. I love my jobs. 📚 ❤️