Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
@jorenfro.bsky.social
Author and Illustrator of PEG GETS CRACKIN’ 2024 and PEG GETS PLUCKY 2025, available now! PEG’S EGG in spring 2026! Mom, grandma, animal and outdoor lover.
Rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
Website www.jorenfro.com
Rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
Website www.jorenfro.com
The season is going sneak up fast! My picture book SEARCHING FOR SANTA, is back on my Etsy site! Rhyming text. One dog’s search for the REAL Santa Claus! Didn’t we all wonder why there were so many Santa’s around town when we were kids! www.etsy.com/shop/JoRenfr...
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The season is going sneak up fast! My picture book SEARCHING FOR SANTA, is back on my Etsy site! Rhyming text. One dog’s search for the REAL Santa Claus! Didn’t we all wonder why there were so many Santa’s around town when we were kids! www.etsy.com/shop/JoRenfr...
Hi all! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love stories that are filled with heart and humor. My portfolio website is
jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Hi all! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love stories that are filled with heart and humor. My portfolio website is
jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
I can’t believe we even have to have #bannedbookweek , but here we are. Ugh. Screaming into the void.
October 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I can’t believe we even have to have #bannedbookweek , but here we are. Ugh. Screaming into the void.
#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
It’s almost that time of year! (Actually I’ve already polished off one bag) I’m curious…which team are you on in the candy corn debate?
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It’s almost that time of year! (Actually I’ve already polished off one bag) I’m curious…which team are you on in the candy corn debate?
Just a little fun art for “thinking of you” week. Be kind to each other out there people! #thinkingofyou #thinkingofyouweek
September 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Just a little fun art for “thinking of you” week. Be kind to each other out there people! #thinkingofyou #thinkingofyouweek
“…and with that, Norman decided that life in the city was not for him after all.” #kidlitartpostcard I am an author and illustrator of picture books but would love to do board books and chapter books as well! My website is Jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
“…and with that, Norman decided that life in the city was not for him after all.” #kidlitartpostcard I am an author and illustrator of picture books but would love to do board books and chapter books as well! My website is Jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
Reposted by Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
I'm putting this out into the Universe.
I'm looking for a design job at a publishing company specifically for children's books. I have experience, creativity, and am passionate about books for kids.
Thank you!
#designer #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #publishing #childrensbooks
I'm looking for a design job at a publishing company specifically for children's books. I have experience, creativity, and am passionate about books for kids.
Thank you!
#designer #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #publishing #childrensbooks
August 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm putting this out into the Universe.
I'm looking for a design job at a publishing company specifically for children's books. I have experience, creativity, and am passionate about books for kids.
Thank you!
#designer #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #publishing #childrensbooks
I'm looking for a design job at a publishing company specifically for children's books. I have experience, creativity, and am passionate about books for kids.
Thank you!
#designer #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #publishing #childrensbooks
Hi all! I am Jo and I am an author and illustrator of picture books. I love using humor and positivity to create engaging characters full of heart. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
August 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hi all! I am Jo and I am an author and illustrator of picture books. I love using humor and positivity to create engaging characters full of heart. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
Reposted by Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
Oh by the way, don’t forget you can ask your library to order nearly any book you want to read but don’t want to buy. And as authors we love libraries buying our books & readers being able to access them through libraries.
July 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oh by the way, don’t forget you can ask your library to order nearly any book you want to read but don’t want to buy. And as authors we love libraries buying our books & readers being able to access them through libraries.
I’m so excited! Peg is back next spring and I think this is the funniest Peg yet!
July 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I’m so excited! Peg is back next spring and I think this is the funniest Peg yet!
Reposted by Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
July 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
Hi all- I am Jo and I love creating stories for picture books and board books with characters that are expressive and fun! #portfolioday
My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hi all- I am Jo and I love creating stories for picture books and board books with characters that are expressive and fun! #portfolioday
My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
Hi all-I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love creating expressive engaging characters! My website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hi all-I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love creating expressive engaging characters! My website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
I am excited and honored to have PEG GETS CRACKIN’ nominated for the 2025 Missouri Building Blocks Picture Book Award. It is voted on by preschool KIDS in Missouri Public Libraries. The KIDS!! That’s who it’s all about!
June 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I am excited and honored to have PEG GETS CRACKIN’ nominated for the 2025 Missouri Building Blocks Picture Book Award. It is voted on by preschool KIDS in Missouri Public Libraries. The KIDS!! That’s who it’s all about!
Tisn’t the season! #colour_collective #ccoperarose
June 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tisn’t the season! #colour_collective #ccoperarose
We have to protect our wild, natural spaces for generations to come. We can’t allow this to happen. John Muir said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” Speak up! Call your legislators. Push back.
June 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We have to protect our wild, natural spaces for generations to come. We can’t allow this to happen. John Muir said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” Speak up! Call your legislators. Push back.
This amazing book is out in the world now! Get one! You will be glad you did!
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to WILL & KRILL!
A huge thank you to my agents, my editor Liz & the Beaming Books crew.
To everyone who has shown support for this book, I’m eternally grateful.
I hope this book reminds readers that we are all worthy and our voice matters. #readcaribbean #caribbeankidlit
A huge thank you to my agents, my editor Liz & the Beaming Books crew.
To everyone who has shown support for this book, I’m eternally grateful.
I hope this book reminds readers that we are all worthy and our voice matters. #readcaribbean #caribbeankidlit
June 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This amazing book is out in the world now! Get one! You will be glad you did!
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. (And maybe board books someday 🤞🏼) I love creating stories with characters full of heart and spunk! My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. (And maybe board books someday 🤞🏼) I love creating stories with characters full of heart and spunk! My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
Reposted by Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart
May 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart
With all the ‘stuff’ going on in the world, sometimes I just feel like it’s a good time to repost this. Have a good weekend all! Be the Bright Side!
May 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
With all the ‘stuff’ going on in the world, sometimes I just feel like it’s a good time to repost this. Have a good weekend all! Be the Bright Side!
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jo and I love writing and illustrating picture books! But would also LOVE to do some board books!
May 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jo and I love writing and illustrating picture books! But would also LOVE to do some board books!
Reposted by Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit
Excited to be featured on the #kidlitincolor blog!
Learn more here about my upcoming picture book WILL & KRILL! Swimming into stores on June 10th! www.kidlitincolor.com/blog
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Learn more here about my upcoming picture book WILL & KRILL! Swimming into stores on June 10th! www.kidlitincolor.com/blog
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Excited to be featured on the #kidlitincolor blog!
Learn more here about my upcoming picture book WILL & KRILL! Swimming into stores on June 10th! www.kidlitincolor.com/blog
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Learn more here about my upcoming picture book WILL & KRILL! Swimming into stores on June 10th! www.kidlitincolor.com/blog
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social