Jyoti Rajan Gopal
@jyotigopal.bsky.social
American Desi, writer/teacher/mom/podcaster. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
Just dropped the next episode of IN THE PICTURE with Gordon C.James, award-winning illustrator of children's picture books. We talk about his partnership with Derrick Barnes, creative blocks, oils vs chalk pastels, and so much more!
Find the links to the episode here: linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
Find the links to the episode here: linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just dropped the next episode of IN THE PICTURE with Gordon C.James, award-winning illustrator of children's picture books. We talk about his partnership with Derrick Barnes, creative blocks, oils vs chalk pastels, and so much more!
Find the links to the episode here: linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
Find the links to the episode here: linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I'll be in Denver, Colorado at the NCTE conference later this week - find me at one of these events. I'll also be signing books!
@andreaywang.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social
Looking forward to connecting with teachers and writers!
@andreaywang.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social
Looking forward to connecting with teachers and writers!
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I'll be in Denver, Colorado at the NCTE conference later this week - find me at one of these events. I'll also be signing books!
@andreaywang.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social
Looking forward to connecting with teachers and writers!
@andreaywang.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @imyourneighbor.bsky.social
Looking forward to connecting with teachers and writers!
Thrilled to be invited back to the Scarsdale Public Library to share OVER IN THE MANGROVES. Bring your littles to learn about mangrove superpowers and the fascinating animals of the Sundarbans Mangroves. There'll be a read-aloud and crafts.
Bronx River Books will be there for signed copies!
Bronx River Books will be there for signed copies!
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Thrilled to be invited back to the Scarsdale Public Library to share OVER IN THE MANGROVES. Bring your littles to learn about mangrove superpowers and the fascinating animals of the Sundarbans Mangroves. There'll be a read-aloud and crafts.
Bronx River Books will be there for signed copies!
Bronx River Books will be there for signed copies!
Cricket World Cup final - historic match between India and South Africa - Chak de India !!!
November 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Cricket World Cup final - historic match between India and South Africa - Chak de India !!!
My latest on Substack. Subscribe if you haven't yet. It's free and infrequent so don't expect a weekly or even a monthly update. I literally cannot follow a schedule, lol. You'll get it when I have book news or when I have something I need to say, like today.
jyotigopal.substack.com
jyotigopal.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My latest on Substack. Subscribe if you haven't yet. It's free and infrequent so don't expect a weekly or even a monthly update. I literally cannot follow a schedule, lol. You'll get it when I have book news or when I have something I need to say, like today.
jyotigopal.substack.com
jyotigopal.substack.com
Early voting started in NYC today- go vote!
October 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Early voting started in NYC today- go vote!
Two more episodes of IN THE PICTURE are out!
Ep. 6 features Jennifer Browne, Creative Director at Neal Porter Books #HolidayHouse and Ep. 7 features, Stan Yan @zombicatures.bsky.social , cartoonist and graphic novelist!
Check it out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
podcasts.apple.com/.../in-the-p...
Ep. 6 features Jennifer Browne, Creative Director at Neal Porter Books #HolidayHouse and Ep. 7 features, Stan Yan @zombicatures.bsky.social , cartoonist and graphic novelist!
Check it out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
podcasts.apple.com/.../in-the-p...
October 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Two more episodes of IN THE PICTURE are out!
Ep. 6 features Jennifer Browne, Creative Director at Neal Porter Books #HolidayHouse and Ep. 7 features, Stan Yan @zombicatures.bsky.social , cartoonist and graphic novelist!
Check it out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
podcasts.apple.com/.../in-the-p...
Ep. 6 features Jennifer Browne, Creative Director at Neal Porter Books #HolidayHouse and Ep. 7 features, Stan Yan @zombicatures.bsky.social , cartoonist and graphic novelist!
Check it out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
podcasts.apple.com/.../in-the-p...
I grew up in places that did not have public libraries and when I first arrived in the US, I was blown away by the public library system here. Given the current attack on our libraries, this deal feels especially poignant. Excited for @painternik.bsky.social's partnership on this book!
October 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I grew up in places that did not have public libraries and when I first arrived in the US, I was blown away by the public library system here. Given the current attack on our libraries, this deal feels especially poignant. Excited for @painternik.bsky.social's partnership on this book!
On my way on the MTA to an author event . Yes it has flaws and yes it needs an upgrade but I love how I can get around my city on the subway @mta.info
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On my way on the MTA to an author event . Yes it has flaws and yes it needs an upgrade but I love how I can get around my city on the subway @mta.info
A fab day at the Warwick Children's Book Festival - the rain did not keep book lovers away!
Thank you to the Albert Wisner Public Library for organizing and gathering us for this annual extravaganza!
Thank you to the Albert Wisner Public Library for organizing and gathering us for this annual extravaganza!
October 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A fab day at the Warwick Children's Book Festival - the rain did not keep book lovers away!
Thank you to the Albert Wisner Public Library for organizing and gathering us for this annual extravaganza!
Thank you to the Albert Wisner Public Library for organizing and gathering us for this annual extravaganza!
So much joy at the Chappaqua Book Festival.
September 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So much joy at the Chappaqua Book Festival.
Tomorrow ! Come and meet all
These amazing authors at the Chappaqua Book Festival!!
These amazing authors at the Chappaqua Book Festival!!
September 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Tomorrow ! Come and meet all
These amazing authors at the Chappaqua Book Festival!!
These amazing authors at the Chappaqua Book Festival!!
Happy Grandparents’ Day!
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Happy Grandparents’ Day!
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
Episodes 4 and 5 are published!
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...
#pb#kidlitpublishing
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...
#pb#kidlitpublishing
September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Episodes 4 and 5 are published!
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...
#pb#kidlitpublishing
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...
#pb#kidlitpublishing
THE POWER OF YOUR NAME releases tomorrow!
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
August 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
THE POWER OF YOUR NAME releases tomorrow!
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
Next week, it's the release of my 8th book, ya'll!
Kirkus calls it " Bolstering and affirming. An ABC book that celebrates that sweetest of sounds: your name."
Olivia Sua's paper cut illustrations - stunning.
Come to the launch party @booksofwonder.bsky.social!
Link to pre-orders in bio!
Kirkus calls it " Bolstering and affirming. An ABC book that celebrates that sweetest of sounds: your name."
Olivia Sua's paper cut illustrations - stunning.
Come to the launch party @booksofwonder.bsky.social!
Link to pre-orders in bio!
August 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Next week, it's the release of my 8th book, ya'll!
Kirkus calls it " Bolstering and affirming. An ABC book that celebrates that sweetest of sounds: your name."
Olivia Sua's paper cut illustrations - stunning.
Come to the launch party @booksofwonder.bsky.social!
Link to pre-orders in bio!
Kirkus calls it " Bolstering and affirming. An ABC book that celebrates that sweetest of sounds: your name."
Olivia Sua's paper cut illustrations - stunning.
Come to the launch party @booksofwonder.bsky.social!
Link to pre-orders in bio!
Tomorrow @booksofwonder.bsky.social I'll be there with my latest picture book! We'll be making animal puppets, singing and reading together. Bring your littles and join in on the fun. ORDER now from Books of Wonder, and I will sign and personalize it for you🤩
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
August 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tomorrow @booksofwonder.bsky.social I'll be there with my latest picture book! We'll be making animal puppets, singing and reading together. Bring your littles and join in on the fun. ORDER now from Books of Wonder, and I will sign and personalize it for you🤩
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
booksofwonder.com/products/978...
Yippeee! SISTER DAY is highlighted in this @slj.com post on books that celebrate the sister bond along with other fab books! Perfect timing for National Sister's Day, TODAY, Aug. 3!👯♀️.
Art by Fanny Liem
Published by FSG
Art by Fanny Liem
Published by FSG
August 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Yippeee! SISTER DAY is highlighted in this @slj.com post on books that celebrate the sister bond along with other fab books! Perfect timing for National Sister's Day, TODAY, Aug. 3!👯♀️.
Art by Fanny Liem
Published by FSG
Art by Fanny Liem
Published by FSG
IN THE PICTURE grew out of my interest in learning more about the visual side of picture book making. I hope the convos I am having with brilliant PB creatives will be as illuminating & inspiring to you as they were to me. Find the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
#podcast#illos#art#bookdesign
#podcast#illos#art#bookdesign
July 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
IN THE PICTURE grew out of my interest in learning more about the visual side of picture book making. I hope the convos I am having with brilliant PB creatives will be as illuminating & inspiring to you as they were to me. Find the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
#podcast#illos#art#bookdesign
#podcast#illos#art#bookdesign
My 7th picture book OVER IN THE MANGROVES illus by Dikshaa Pawaskar #scholastic releases July 15 🌳🌳🌳. It's a peek into the Sunderbans Mangroves Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that straddles India & Bangladesh.
Available for pre-order. Link in my bio 😁
#ecosystem #mangrove #pb #ece #rhyming
Available for pre-order. Link in my bio 😁
#ecosystem #mangrove #pb #ece #rhyming
July 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My 7th picture book OVER IN THE MANGROVES illus by Dikshaa Pawaskar #scholastic releases July 15 🌳🌳🌳. It's a peek into the Sunderbans Mangroves Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that straddles India & Bangladesh.
Available for pre-order. Link in my bio 😁
#ecosystem #mangrove #pb #ece #rhyming
Available for pre-order. Link in my bio 😁
#ecosystem #mangrove #pb #ece #rhyming
So, so, so honored to be on this list again! A thrill to have ONE SWEET SONG named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. Thank you to the Bank Street Book Committee🙏🥰.
#musiclovers #teachers #librarians #picturebooks #countingbook
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #soniasánchez
#musiclovers #teachers #librarians #picturebooks #countingbook
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #soniasánchez
July 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
So, so, so honored to be on this list again! A thrill to have ONE SWEET SONG named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. Thank you to the Bank Street Book Committee🙏🥰.
#musiclovers #teachers #librarians #picturebooks #countingbook
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #soniasánchez
#musiclovers #teachers #librarians #picturebooks #countingbook
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #soniasánchez