Joyce Wan
@joycewanbooks.bsky.social
💖Author & Illustrator of 30+ Children’s Books w/ Over 2 Million Books in Print
💖Cute Stuff Lover, Collector, & Creator
💖Repped by Teresa Kietlinski of Bookmark Literary
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/joycewanbooks
💖Cute Stuff Lover, Collector, & Creator
💖Repped by Teresa Kietlinski of Bookmark Literary
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/joycewanbooks
Solidarity to all the households knee-deep in blue paint, purple braids, black sequins, and/or a glue gun this Halloween. 😅💜 #kpopdemonhunters
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Solidarity to all the households knee-deep in blue paint, purple braids, black sequins, and/or a glue gun this Halloween. 😅💜 #kpopdemonhunters
Whoever put sake in my child’s Boo Bag the other night. Thanks???🤣 Can’t hep but wonder if it was a mistake…🤔 Cute bottle though! 😁
October 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Whoever put sake in my child’s Boo Bag the other night. Thanks???🤣 Can’t hep but wonder if it was a mistake…🤔 Cute bottle though! 😁
Seeing KPop Demon Hunters break record after record is such a powerful reminder: diverse stories matter, and they resonate. When we make space for new voices, audiences respond…with their views, their dollars, and their hearts. #diversevoicesmatter @netflix
August 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Seeing KPop Demon Hunters break record after record is such a powerful reminder: diverse stories matter, and they resonate. When we make space for new voices, audiences respond…with their views, their dollars, and their hearts. #diversevoicesmatter @netflix
I know it’s July, but I’m dreaming of red envelopes & lion dances because LUCKY NEW YEAR: COLORS is galloping your way this Dec, just in time for the Year of the Horse! 🐴🧧 A colorful tribute to one of my fav holidays of the year! 🌈
Pre-order:
🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783843...
#kidlit
Pre-order:
🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783843...
#kidlit
July 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I know it’s July, but I’m dreaming of red envelopes & lion dances because LUCKY NEW YEAR: COLORS is galloping your way this Dec, just in time for the Year of the Horse! 🐴🧧 A colorful tribute to one of my fav holidays of the year! 🌈
Pre-order:
🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783843...
#kidlit
Pre-order:
🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783843...
#kidlit
Excited to be heading to the ALA Annual Conference for a weekend full of bookish joy—panel chatting, BE MY YUMMY ABC book signing, and soaking up the love of books with some really wonderful book people. If you will be around, please come by and say hello! 📚 #alaac25 #kidlit #kidlitart
June 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Excited to be heading to the ALA Annual Conference for a weekend full of bookish joy—panel chatting, BE MY YUMMY ABC book signing, and soaking up the love of books with some really wonderful book people. If you will be around, please come by and say hello! 📚 #alaac25 #kidlit #kidlitart
NYC friends! Join us tonight for the opening reception of Imaginary Kingdom, a group art show of children’s book illustrators (including me)! 5:30–7:30pm at the Interchurch Center. Chase the rainy gloom away with an evening of whimsical art, cozy vibes, and a peek at my upcoming book! #kidlit
May 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NYC friends! Join us tonight for the opening reception of Imaginary Kingdom, a group art show of children’s book illustrators (including me)! 5:30–7:30pm at the Interchurch Center. Chase the rainy gloom away with an evening of whimsical art, cozy vibes, and a peek at my upcoming book! #kidlit
Hello, Spring!🌷Cuddle up with “Love Bug Cuties” and watch your little one’s curiosity blossom! Spring has never been so cute! 🐞🦋🐝🐌 Link in bio to learn more! 📚
#kidlit #kidlitart #boardbooks
#kidlit #kidlitart #boardbooks
March 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hello, Spring!🌷Cuddle up with “Love Bug Cuties” and watch your little one’s curiosity blossom! Spring has never been so cute! 🐞🦋🐝🐌 Link in bio to learn more! 📚
#kidlit #kidlitart #boardbooks
#kidlit #kidlitart #boardbooks
My book DREAM BIG was selected as part of Scholastic's special collection for Reach Out and Read’s 35th anniversary! 🎉 10K+ copies will be distributed by 36K clinicians to kids in under-resourced communities. Honored to be included among such inspiring stories and creators. 📖 #kidlit #dreambig
February 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I had the cutest audience of little readers at a Barnes and Noble storytime yesterday. These moments of connection are what it’s all about. ❤️
#kidlit #storytime #valentinesday
#kidlit #storytime #valentinesday
February 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I had the cutest audience of little readers at a Barnes and Noble storytime yesterday. These moments of connection are what it’s all about. ❤️
#kidlit #storytime #valentinesday
#kidlit #storytime #valentinesday
Dive into the season of love with these delightful reads that warm the heart! Perfect for reading cuddles with your forever Valentine! ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #valentinesday
February 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Dive into the season of love with these delightful reads that warm the heart! Perfect for reading cuddles with your forever Valentine! ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #valentinesday
When your kid tells you she made a Bob Ross inspired duck and you expect to see something painterly and she shows you this:
February 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When your kid tells you she made a Bob Ross inspired duck and you expect to see something painterly and she shows you this:
Somehow, over 2 MILLION copies of my books published by Scholastic are out in the world—WOW! 🤯🥹
THANK YOU to every reader, parent, teacher, and tiny book lover that has made this dream possible! 🙏 📚 ❤️
#Grateful #KeepReading #KeepCreating #Kidlit #kidlitart
THANK YOU to every reader, parent, teacher, and tiny book lover that has made this dream possible! 🙏 📚 ❤️
#Grateful #KeepReading #KeepCreating #Kidlit #kidlitart
January 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Somehow, over 2 MILLION copies of my books published by Scholastic are out in the world—WOW! 🤯🥹
THANK YOU to every reader, parent, teacher, and tiny book lover that has made this dream possible! 🙏 📚 ❤️
#Grateful #KeepReading #KeepCreating #Kidlit #kidlitart
THANK YOU to every reader, parent, teacher, and tiny book lover that has made this dream possible! 🙏 📚 ❤️
#Grateful #KeepReading #KeepCreating #Kidlit #kidlitart
📢 NYC friends! Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be at Books of Wonder this Sunday at 11:30am for a deliciously fun BE MY YUMMY ABC storytime! 🍎🥐🍣 RSVPs are appreciated (link in bio), but not required. Hope to see you there! 💕📚 #kidlit #kidlitart
January 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
📢 NYC friends! Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be at Books of Wonder this Sunday at 11:30am for a deliciously fun BE MY YUMMY ABC storytime! 🍎🥐🍣 RSVPs are appreciated (link in bio), but not required. Hope to see you there! 💕📚 #kidlit #kidlitart
Just like a snake sheds its skin, growth means evolving, refining, and moving with purpose. Here’s to growth, success, and shedding anything that holds you back! Happy Lunar New Year, everybody! 🐍🧧🎉
#ShedAndShine #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
#ShedAndShine #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
January 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just like a snake sheds its skin, growth means evolving, refining, and moving with purpose. Here’s to growth, success, and shedding anything that holds you back! Happy Lunar New Year, everybody! 🐍🧧🎉
#ShedAndShine #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
#ShedAndShine #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
Friends in the NYC and NJ area! Bring your little learners and tiny foodies for storytime with me! Enjoy a reading of my latest book Be My Yummy ABC with an interactive drawing demo. Celebrate foods from around the world, creativity, and the joy of learning! Hope to see you there! #kidlit #kidlitart
January 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Friends in the NYC and NJ area! Bring your little learners and tiny foodies for storytime with me! Enjoy a reading of my latest book Be My Yummy ABC with an interactive drawing demo. Celebrate foods from around the world, creativity, and the joy of learning! Hope to see you there! #kidlit #kidlitart
Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy—a powerful reminder that change starts with small, courageous steps forward.
Let’s carry his message forward by continuing to dream, act, and believe in a better future—one step at a time. ❤️ #mlkday #progressnotperfection
Let’s carry his message forward by continuing to dream, act, and believe in a better future—one step at a time. ❤️ #mlkday #progressnotperfection
January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy—a powerful reminder that change starts with small, courageous steps forward.
Let’s carry his message forward by continuing to dream, act, and believe in a better future—one step at a time. ❤️ #mlkday #progressnotperfection
Let’s carry his message forward by continuing to dream, act, and believe in a better future—one step at a time. ❤️ #mlkday #progressnotperfection
GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 Win a signed copy of Be My Yummy ABC, a dumpling plushie clip, and food cutie stickers!
To enter: Repost and follow me for a chance to win! Three random winners will be selected. Giveaway ends at 12pm EST January 29th. US entries only, please.
#giveaway #kidlit #kidlitart
To enter: Repost and follow me for a chance to win! Three random winners will be selected. Giveaway ends at 12pm EST January 29th. US entries only, please.
#giveaway #kidlit #kidlitart
January 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 Win a signed copy of Be My Yummy ABC, a dumpling plushie clip, and food cutie stickers!
To enter: Repost and follow me for a chance to win! Three random winners will be selected. Giveaway ends at 12pm EST January 29th. US entries only, please.
#giveaway #kidlit #kidlitart
To enter: Repost and follow me for a chance to win! Three random winners will be selected. Giveaway ends at 12pm EST January 29th. US entries only, please.
#giveaway #kidlit #kidlitart
Excited to announce that my new picture book Be My Yummy ABC is out today! 🎉 This book takes little readers on a delicious journey from A to Z, featuring sweet and savory bites from around the world. To learn more, check out my latest Substack post: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... 🌍
#kidlit
#kidlit
January 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Excited to announce that my new picture book Be My Yummy ABC is out today! 🎉 This book takes little readers on a delicious journey from A to Z, featuring sweet and savory bites from around the world. To learn more, check out my latest Substack post: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan... 🌍
#kidlit
#kidlit
YAY! Excited to learn that School Library Journal gave my upcoming picture book Be My Yummy ABC a starred review! 🌟 www.slj.com/review/be-my...
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
December 30, 2024 at 6:21 AM
YAY! Excited to learn that School Library Journal gave my upcoming picture book Be My Yummy ABC a starred review! 🌟 www.slj.com/review/be-my...
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
A warm thanks to Scholastic for helping me make a little magic this holiday season. Packed with festive cheer, Christmas Cuties is the perfect gift for all the little cuties in your life sure to become a favorite for cozy storytimes.
wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
#kidlit #babysfirstchristmas
wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
#kidlit #babysfirstchristmas
December 5, 2024 at 2:56 PM
A warm thanks to Scholastic for helping me make a little magic this holiday season. Packed with festive cheer, Christmas Cuties is the perfect gift for all the little cuties in your life sure to become a favorite for cozy storytimes.
wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
#kidlit #babysfirstchristmas
wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
#kidlit #babysfirstchristmas
That goose was really something! The level of detail on it was incredible:
December 4, 2024 at 7:23 PM
That goose was really something! The level of detail on it was incredible:
I recently visited Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum and wrote all about it (with loads of pics & videos) on my latest Substack post—check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan...
#MauriceSendak #WhereTheWildThingsAre #kidlit #kidlitart
December 4, 2024 at 6:47 PM
I recently visited Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum and wrote all about it (with loads of pics & videos) on my latest Substack post—check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/joycewan...
#MauriceSendak #WhereTheWildThingsAre #kidlit #kidlitart
A-buzz with joy and un-bee-lievable cuteness, my latest book, Love Bug Cuties, written and illustrated by me available now! Perfect for all the little love bugs in your life! 🐝 ❤️❤️❤️
🌟Link in bio for where to find!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #earlylearning #newbaby
🌟Link in bio for where to find!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #earlylearning #newbaby
November 14, 2024 at 4:47 AM
A-buzz with joy and un-bee-lievable cuteness, my latest book, Love Bug Cuties, written and illustrated by me available now! Perfect for all the little love bugs in your life! 🐝 ❤️❤️❤️
🌟Link in bio for where to find!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #earlylearning #newbaby
🌟Link in bio for where to find!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #earlylearning #newbaby
Very merry. Very bright. Very cutesy. 💖
Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit
To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit
To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
November 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Very merry. Very bright. Very cutesy. 💖
Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit
To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
Christmas Cuties, written and illustrated by me now available!The perfect stocking stuffer for the little cuties in your life! 🎄📚❤️ #kidlit
To learn more: wanart.com/pages/piggyb...
Educators & Librarians! Enhance your Halloween-themed storytime with "Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat" & dive into the festive spirit with a FREE Common Core aligned activity guide for grades PK-2! For more info & to download: wanart.com/pages/pug-pi...
#kidlit #educators #librarians #halloween #storytime
#kidlit #educators #librarians #halloween #storytime
October 16, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Educators & Librarians! Enhance your Halloween-themed storytime with "Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat" & dive into the festive spirit with a FREE Common Core aligned activity guide for grades PK-2! For more info & to download: wanart.com/pages/pug-pi...
#kidlit #educators #librarians #halloween #storytime
#kidlit #educators #librarians #halloween #storytime