Joan Schoettler
@joanschoettler.bsky.social
Author of children's picture books and middle grade novels.
Most recent: BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD: July 1, 2025
THE HONEY JAR: AN ARMENIAN'S ESCAPE TO FREEDOM: Winner, Gold Medal, 2024 California Book Awards, Juvenile
Most recent: BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD: July 1, 2025
THE HONEY JAR: AN ARMENIAN'S ESCAPE TO FREEDOM: Winner, Gold Medal, 2024 California Book Awards, Juvenile
Great visit at The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, New York! I enjoyed meeting the staff, browsing the bookshelves, and signing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD! Be sure to stop by if you visit Woodstock! @kidlit @usbby @ala @elementarylibrarians @bushel&peckbooks @homeschoolingyid.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Great visit at The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, New York! I enjoyed meeting the staff, browsing the bookshelves, and signing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD! Be sure to stop by if you visit Woodstock! @kidlit @usbby @ala @elementarylibrarians @bushel&peckbooks @homeschoolingyid.bsky.social
Please join us at Reedley College Literary Arts reading, Q&A, and Book signing Thursday, September 4th at 7:00PM.
August 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Please join us at Reedley College Literary Arts reading, Q&A, and Book signing Thursday, September 4th at 7:00PM.
Beach scenes from my morning walk along the ocean. This vendor had everything you would need for a day at the beach. Creative. Friendly. Energetic.
August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Beach scenes from my morning walk along the ocean. This vendor had everything you would need for a day at the beach. Creative. Friendly. Energetic.
Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD, young readers create their own way to deliver books in their world! @kidlit @kidlitcraft @IFLA @USBBY @elementarylibrarian @wawonacommunity @American Association of School Librarians
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD, young readers create their own way to deliver books in their world! @kidlit @kidlitcraft @IFLA @USBBY @elementarylibrarian @wawonacommunity @American Association of School Librarians
August 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD, young readers create their own way to deliver books in their world! @kidlit @kidlitcraft @IFLA @USBBY @elementarylibrarian @wawonacommunity @American Association of School Librarians
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD, young readers create their own way to deliver books in their world! @kidlit @kidlitcraft @IFLA @USBBY @elementarylibrarian @wawonacommunity @American Association of School Librarians
Children's imaginations will soars they learn how librarians deliver books in unusual ways to children in remote areas around the world. Thank you to librarians everywhere who share books with young readers.
@Worldlittoday @worldkidlit @scbwi @usbby @childrensbook @booksforkids @fisher-price
@Worldlittoday @worldkidlit @scbwi @usbby @childrensbook @booksforkids @fisher-price
August 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Children's imaginations will soars they learn how librarians deliver books in unusual ways to children in remote areas around the world. Thank you to librarians everywhere who share books with young readers.
@Worldlittoday @worldkidlit @scbwi @usbby @childrensbook @booksforkids @fisher-price
@Worldlittoday @worldkidlit @scbwi @usbby @childrensbook @booksforkids @fisher-price
When you are in Pasadena, California, enjoy a visit to Vroman's Bookstore. You'll enjoy what you find there!!! Celebrate librarians throughout the world with BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD!
@vromansbookstore.bsky.social #kidlit @kidlitlibrarian.bsky.social #picturebooks #CTCwriter #worldkidlit
@vromansbookstore.bsky.social #kidlit @kidlitlibrarian.bsky.social #picturebooks #CTCwriter #worldkidlit
July 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When you are in Pasadena, California, enjoy a visit to Vroman's Bookstore. You'll enjoy what you find there!!! Celebrate librarians throughout the world with BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD!
@vromansbookstore.bsky.social #kidlit @kidlitlibrarian.bsky.social #picturebooks #CTCwriter #worldkidlit
@vromansbookstore.bsky.social #kidlit @kidlitlibrarian.bsky.social #picturebooks #CTCwriter #worldkidlit
Reposted by Joan Schoettler
Our time at JAMS in Kenya has come to an end, but the memories will stay with us forever. We’re so grateful to Dr. Wasonga for welcoming us and for reminding us that difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful places.
July 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our time at JAMS in Kenya has come to an end, but the memories will stay with us forever. We’re so grateful to Dr. Wasonga for welcoming us and for reminding us that difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful places.
What do these books have in common? All three are books about people who share stories for children of all ages! Do you have these in your libraries or classrooms?
#librarian #bibliophile #reading #Kidlit #schoollibrarians #bookgram #mustread #literacy #raisingareader
#librarian #bibliophile #reading #Kidlit #schoollibrarians #bookgram #mustread #literacy #raisingareader
July 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
What do these books have in common? All three are books about people who share stories for children of all ages! Do you have these in your libraries or classrooms?
#librarian #bibliophile #reading #Kidlit #schoollibrarians #bookgram #mustread #literacy #raisingareader
#librarian #bibliophile #reading #Kidlit #schoollibrarians #bookgram #mustread #literacy #raisingareader
The joy of reading! Louie's face says it all! 📚BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD📚 is in book stores now!
@picturebook @childrensbooks @kidlitart @bookstagram @kidsbooks @kidslit @booksforkids @read @bookworm @childrensliterature @worldkidlit
@picturebook @childrensbooks @kidlitart @bookstagram @kidsbooks @kidslit @booksforkids @read @bookworm @childrensliterature @worldkidlit
July 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The joy of reading! Louie's face says it all! 📚BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD📚 is in book stores now!
@picturebook @childrensbooks @kidlitart @bookstagram @kidsbooks @kidslit @booksforkids @read @bookworm @childrensliterature @worldkidlit
@picturebook @childrensbooks @kidlitart @bookstagram @kidsbooks @kidslit @booksforkids @read @bookworm @childrensliterature @worldkidlit
THE HONEY JAR: AN ARMENIAN'S ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a middle grade verse novel, is a story of eight-year-old Bedros who flees with his young sisters on a journey from desperation to freedom in 1920.
@middlegradeversenovels @middlegradelibrarians @kidlit @IALA @armenianschools
@middlegradeversenovels @middlegradelibrarians @kidlit @IALA @armenianschools
July 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
THE HONEY JAR: AN ARMENIAN'S ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a middle grade verse novel, is a story of eight-year-old Bedros who flees with his young sisters on a journey from desperation to freedom in 1920.
@middlegradeversenovels @middlegradelibrarians @kidlit @IALA @armenianschools
@middlegradeversenovels @middlegradelibrarians @kidlit @IALA @armenianschools
Reposted by Joan Schoettler
From CBC : Children’s Book Council - AN OCEAN OF STORIES (SUMMER 2025)
Congrats E/W
Illus Thomas Gonzalez, @dowphumiruk.bsky.social (x2) & authors @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
@almafullerton.bsky.social Shannon Hitchcock @patricianewman.bsky.social
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#Kidlitsky
Congrats E/W
Illus Thomas Gonzalez, @dowphumiruk.bsky.social (x2) & authors @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
@almafullerton.bsky.social Shannon Hitchcock @patricianewman.bsky.social
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
#Kidlitsky
June 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
From CBC : Children’s Book Council - AN OCEAN OF STORIES (SUMMER 2025)
Congrats E/W
Illus Thomas Gonzalez, @dowphumiruk.bsky.social (x2) & authors @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
@almafullerton.bsky.social Shannon Hitchcock @patricianewman.bsky.social
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
#Kidlitsky
Congrats E/W
Illus Thomas Gonzalez, @dowphumiruk.bsky.social (x2) & authors @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
@almafullerton.bsky.social Shannon Hitchcock @patricianewman.bsky.social
www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...
#Kidlitsky
Reposted by Joan Schoettler
11 Must-Read Spanish-Language Middle Grade, YA, and Graphic Novels
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11 Must-Read Spanish-Language Middle Grade, YA, and Graphic Novels
Finding Spanish-language books for older readers continues to be a challenge, but we’ve curated this list that includes translations of Jason Reynolds and Raina Telgemeier’s popular titles and a Spani...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
11 Must-Read Spanish-Language Middle Grade, YA, and Graphic Novels
www.slj.com/story/11-mus...
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Reposted by Joan Schoettler
Today's the day, picture book lovers.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today's the day, picture book lovers.
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Reposted by Joan Schoettler
Woo-hoo!
I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from
@simonkids.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@publisherswkly.bsky.social
#edusky #kidlit
I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from
@simonkids.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@publisherswkly.bsky.social
#edusky #kidlit
July 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Woo-hoo!
I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from
@simonkids.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@publisherswkly.bsky.social
#edusky #kidlit
I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from
@simonkids.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@publisherswkly.bsky.social
#edusky #kidlit
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL TH E WORLD, a story of librarians using elephants, donkeys, camels, and boats to get books into the hands of children, readers create postcards to send to librarians and children in those remote areas!
July 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
After reading BOOKS TRAVEL TH E WORLD, a story of librarians using elephants, donkeys, camels, and boats to get books into the hands of children, readers create postcards to send to librarians and children in those remote areas!
⭐🎈🎂HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY WEEK! 🎂🎈⭐
Thank you Mrs. Dalloway's for showcasing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD with other amazing children's books. Travel the world with librarians who get books into the hands of children in remote areas!
@kidlit411.bsky.social @usbby @ALA @kindergartenbooks @scbwi.bsky.social
Thank you Mrs. Dalloway's for showcasing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD with other amazing children's books. Travel the world with librarians who get books into the hands of children in remote areas!
@kidlit411.bsky.social @usbby @ALA @kindergartenbooks @scbwi.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
⭐🎈🎂HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY WEEK! 🎂🎈⭐
Thank you Mrs. Dalloway's for showcasing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD with other amazing children's books. Travel the world with librarians who get books into the hands of children in remote areas!
@kidlit411.bsky.social @usbby @ALA @kindergartenbooks @scbwi.bsky.social
Thank you Mrs. Dalloway's for showcasing BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD with other amazing children's books. Travel the world with librarians who get books into the hands of children in remote areas!
@kidlit411.bsky.social @usbby @ALA @kindergartenbooks @scbwi.bsky.social
Thank you ALA for gathering forward thinking librarians from around the globe to celebrate literacy! I enjoyed meeting librarians from throughout our country.
@kidlit @librarians @schoollibrarians @ALA @reforma @usbby.bsky.social @ibby @redfoxliterary.bsky.social
@bookmobile-itasca.bsky.social
@kidlit @librarians @schoollibrarians @ALA @reforma @usbby.bsky.social @ibby @redfoxliterary.bsky.social
@bookmobile-itasca.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thank you ALA for gathering forward thinking librarians from around the globe to celebrate literacy! I enjoyed meeting librarians from throughout our country.
@kidlit @librarians @schoollibrarians @ALA @reforma @usbby.bsky.social @ibby @redfoxliterary.bsky.social
@bookmobile-itasca.bsky.social
@kidlit @librarians @schoollibrarians @ALA @reforma @usbby.bsky.social @ibby @redfoxliterary.bsky.social
@bookmobile-itasca.bsky.social
Come by Bushel & Peck's Booth #624 at ALA in Philadelphia! I'll meet you in person as I sign both books on Saturday, June 28th from 3:00-4:00!
June 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Come by Bushel & Peck's Booth #624 at ALA in Philadelphia! I'll meet you in person as I sign both books on Saturday, June 28th from 3:00-4:00!
Looking forward to seeing you at ALA!
Book signing by
JOAN SCHOETTLER
Saturday, June 28
3:00-4:00
Bushel & Peck Booth #624
Book signing by
JOAN SCHOETTLER
Saturday, June 28
3:00-4:00
Bushel & Peck Booth #624
June 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Looking forward to seeing you at ALA!
Book signing by
JOAN SCHOETTLER
Saturday, June 28
3:00-4:00
Bushel & Peck Booth #624
Book signing by
JOAN SCHOETTLER
Saturday, June 28
3:00-4:00
Bushel & Peck Booth #624
I'll be signing at ALA in Philadelphia! I'm happy to share my latest book! Thank you Bushel & Peck Books!
@kidlitart.bsky.social @1000libraries.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @mrsdalloway007.bsky.social
@kidlitart.bsky.social @1000libraries.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @mrsdalloway007.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'll be signing at ALA in Philadelphia! I'm happy to share my latest book! Thank you Bushel & Peck Books!
@kidlitart.bsky.social @1000libraries.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @mrsdalloway007.bsky.social
@kidlitart.bsky.social @1000libraries.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @mrsdalloway007.bsky.social
Looking forward to signing at ALA! Thank you to librarians everywhere for their inspiration and to Bushel & Peck Books for celebrating librarians in BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD! Please come join us!
June 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Looking forward to signing at ALA! Thank you to librarians everywhere for their inspiration and to Bushel & Peck Books for celebrating librarians in BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD! Please come join us!
Discover nature's beauty in Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite Valley offers the beauty of nature at every turn! I return often to enjoy hiking, biking, rafting, and, often, just sitting.
@yosemitenationalpark @nationalpark @nationalparksarts.bsky.social
@yosemitenationalpark @nationalpark @nationalparksarts.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Discover nature's beauty in Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite Valley offers the beauty of nature at every turn! I return often to enjoy hiking, biking, rafting, and, often, just sitting.
@yosemitenationalpark @nationalpark @nationalparksarts.bsky.social
@yosemitenationalpark @nationalpark @nationalparksarts.bsky.social
Delicate flowers blooming on the Lewis Creek Trail on the way to Yosemite. They cover hillsides all the way down to creek. Gorgeous day in the Sierra.
@natureforkids @wildflowers @hikesforkids @yosemitenationalpark
@natureforkids @wildflowers @hikesforkids @yosemitenationalpark
June 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Delicate flowers blooming on the Lewis Creek Trail on the way to Yosemite. They cover hillsides all the way down to creek. Gorgeous day in the Sierra.
@natureforkids @wildflowers @hikesforkids @yosemitenationalpark
@natureforkids @wildflowers @hikesforkids @yosemitenationalpark
I'm so pleased and excited to launch BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD at Petunia's Place Books In Fresno. Join us Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 for story time and an art activity for kids, and at 1:00 for a presentation, reading, and signing! Looking forward to seeing you there!
June 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I'm so pleased and excited to launch BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD at Petunia's Place Books In Fresno. Join us Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 for story time and an art activity for kids, and at 1:00 for a presentation, reading, and signing! Looking forward to seeing you there!