Jo Knowles
@joknowles.bsky.social
Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
Twin State Derby representing at the Upper Valley Haven’s Turkey Drive today! 733 meals!
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Twin State Derby representing at the Upper Valley Haven’s Turkey Drive today! 733 meals!
THRILLED SHOCKED HONORED to be elected co-captain of Twin State Derby's Bandits with Slayer for the 2026 season!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWW :) Can't wait to skate fast and eat trash with the best trash pandas in town. #rollerderby
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
THRILLED SHOCKED HONORED to be elected co-captain of Twin State Derby's Bandits with Slayer for the 2026 season!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWW :) Can't wait to skate fast and eat trash with the best trash pandas in town. #rollerderby
These are more reflective of the real teddy bear
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
These are more reflective of the real teddy bear
The kids were so broken up by the loss in See You at Harry’s that their teacher suggested they share their condolences with Fern, the main character. When we say books inspire empathy, we mean it. #kidlit
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The kids were so broken up by the loss in See You at Harry’s that their teacher suggested they share their condolences with Fern, the main character. When we say books inspire empathy, we mean it. #kidlit
Why are kids so perfect? How did I get this lucky?
"Hi my name is Ada and I am nine years old and in 4th grade...I love reading, swimming, drinking crispy water and camping. I loved how the book did not have just excitement or just boringness. I loved how it's right in the middle." #kidlit
"Hi my name is Ada and I am nine years old and in 4th grade...I love reading, swimming, drinking crispy water and camping. I loved how the book did not have just excitement or just boringness. I loved how it's right in the middle." #kidlit
October 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Why are kids so perfect? How did I get this lucky?
"Hi my name is Ada and I am nine years old and in 4th grade...I love reading, swimming, drinking crispy water and camping. I loved how the book did not have just excitement or just boringness. I loved how it's right in the middle." #kidlit
"Hi my name is Ada and I am nine years old and in 4th grade...I love reading, swimming, drinking crispy water and camping. I loved how the book did not have just excitement or just boringness. I loved how it's right in the middle." #kidlit
I just got to spend 7 Days with these glorious humans (and many other brilliant new friends!). I was craving community. Maybe even starving for it. The R(ev)ise and Shine! residency was everything I hoped it could be and more. More info at: www.revise-and-shine.com/writing-retr...
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I just got to spend 7 Days with these glorious humans (and many other brilliant new friends!). I was craving community. Maybe even starving for it. The R(ev)ise and Shine! residency was everything I hoped it could be and more. More info at: www.revise-and-shine.com/writing-retr...
I'm at a teaching residency in the hills of Vermont at a tiny retreat center but we all decided we had to take a break and stand up against you know who and what. Small but mighty!!! We will not be silenced. #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm at a teaching residency in the hills of Vermont at a tiny retreat center but we all decided we had to take a break and stand up against you know who and what. Small but mighty!!! We will not be silenced. #nokings
Free cat hug. (Was going to post something political but thought better of it.)
October 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Free cat hug. (Was going to post something political but thought better of it.)
Bought some coffee got some change
September 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Bought some coffee got some change
On the bright side, I'm playing roller derby this weekend! Vixens vs Yankee Brutals, Saturday, 4pm, Woodstock Union Arena!!!
September 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On the bright side, I'm playing roller derby this weekend! Vixens vs Yankee Brutals, Saturday, 4pm, Woodstock Union Arena!!!
Feeling like your feed could probably use a double cat ball today.
September 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Feeling like your feed could probably use a double cat ball today.
An excerpt from "Facts and Fascism" by George Seldes, from my small town of Hartland, VT, published in 1938. Ever more relevant in 2025.
September 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
An excerpt from "Facts and Fascism" by George Seldes, from my small town of Hartland, VT, published in 1938. Ever more relevant in 2025.
This Saturday at Bear Pond Books!
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This Saturday at Bear Pond Books!
Pics from my garden this morning. Bees are still buzzing and somehow nature thrives despite the daily blows it endures.
September 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Pics from my garden this morning. Bees are still buzzing and somehow nature thrives despite the daily blows it endures.
Cat spoon eyeball cleanse.
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Cat spoon eyeball cleanse.
Because I know your scroll needs it…
September 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Because I know your scroll needs it…
Now more than ever we need to keep our ties to one another strong. Local friends, please note the Hartland Community Breakfasts are free and happen the 2nd Saturday every month. Damon Hall, 9am ❤️
September 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Now more than ever we need to keep our ties to one another strong. Local friends, please note the Hartland Community Breakfasts are free and happen the 2nd Saturday every month. Damon Hall, 9am ❤️
The pollinators are doing their thing this morning.
August 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The pollinators are doing their thing this morning.
It’s hard to leave this grumpy boy again 😭
August 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It’s hard to leave this grumpy boy again 😭
This was not terrible at all. Our blueberries have been extremely extra this year!!
August 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This was not terrible at all. Our blueberries have been extremely extra this year!!