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jenanbenton.bsky.social
Alaskan writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI and 12x12 member, picture book enthusiast, & ocean and tea lover. Alaska SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own.) https://linktr.ee/JenaBenton
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Today’s #picturebook honors the very first official Passover celebration in the White House. #kidlit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/27/s...

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Today’s #picturebook is a look at another mythical creature (& one of my favorites) in the “worst” series. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/26/s...

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What do you do with a dog who has way too much energy and destroys everything? You train them to be a conservation hero! #picturebook #kidlit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/25/s...

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Today’s #picturebook #interview is with the author and illustrator who both live in Hawaii. So it’s no wonder that this picture book perfectly captures Hawaiian life. #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/20/s...

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Poetry + Geology + art = an amazing #poetry #picturebook collection. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/19/s...

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Today’s #picturebook was originally published in France and beautifully uses a knitting metaphor! #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/18/s...

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The illustration contest is back! Help spread the word. :) #contest #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/annua...

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It’s the annual #Valentines #poetry post. jenabenton.com/2025/02/14/2...

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If you’re not familiar with Lindsay Moore’s author-illustrated nonfiction #picturebooks you should be! They’re amazing! #kidlit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/14/s...

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Today’s #picturebook is inspired by Maimonide’s Golden Ladder of Giving. It’s a surprisingly layered picture book. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/12/s...

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Today’s mystery #picturebook features a great cat—er DOG detective. Plus there’s a giveaway! #kidlit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/10/s...

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Any of my #kidlit illustrator friends have any free or promotional valentines (for your books or what not) you'd like me to share this year?

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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by @heidieys.bsky.social, illus by Madelyn Goodnight (@charlesbridge.bsky.social) out Feb. 11. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-...

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Today's #picturebook is for anyone with siblings. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/07/s...

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a pre-published illustrator, now published author looking for representation. #childrensbookillustration #illustration #illustrator #picturebookillustration #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare

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I wrote a StoryStorm post! Dreams really do come true. #amwriting #writingcommunity #revision taralazar.com/2025/02/04/j...

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Looking for a quiet and heartfelt #picturebook? Today’s story focuses on an unlikely friendship (based on a real occurrence). #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/02/04/s...

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Bitsy’s back, back again! It’s Kaz’ first sequel. #picturebook #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/01/28/s...

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I have been a member of 12x12 going on 9 years now. It inspires me to keep producing new work (& revising old) on a regular basis (aiming for 12 PB ms a year!). It's also an incredible community with tons of PB resources. Check it out: www.12x12challenge.com @12x12challenge.bsky.social #12x12PB

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Are you ready to celebrate Lunar New Year? Today’s #picturebook #interview might help! #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/01/22/s...

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The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th. #kidlit

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Today’s #interview is a #poetry #picturebook biography of a poet from the early 1900s. She had a dream. #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/01/20/s...

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Today's #picturebook is for all the writers, the want-to-be-writers, and the could-be-writers. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/01/16/s...

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Exciting news, #BluePit is opening up to the wider storytelling community! Creators in the #gamedev, #ttrpg, and #comic communities are now welcome to pitch their projects during our first pitch event. With this announcement comes two new cohosts @jadeblack21.bsky.social and @feyearth.bsky.social🧵

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Today is National snuggle a chicken day. #snuggle #chicken

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Happy book birthday to today’s #picturebook #interview SATURDAY MORNING AT THE ‘SHOP. #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/01/07/s...

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For 2025, I’m making goals with grace. jenabenton.com/2025/01/03/2...

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Psspt…. Next Thursday, January 2nd is indeed the first #KidLitArtPostcard Day of 2025. Pass it on #kidlit !

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It’s my last #picturebook #interview of 2024 and it’s a stellar author debut you won’t want to miss. #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/12/19/s...

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Have you heard of Barrington Irving, the 1st black man to fly around the world? Today’s #Nonfiction #picturebook tells his story. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/12/17/s...

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Trying something new: just a simple review. #picturebook #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/12/16/r...

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Thanks to all who have shared my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky! MUCH appreciated. Other ways to help: - Pass it forward. Help/welcome a Bluesky newcomer. - I make a living writing/illus #KidLit, so consider boosting, borrowing, or buying one of my books? More: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl....

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What do you do when you stumble across institutional racism? If you're Simon Tam, you fight back. Today's #NonFiction #picturebook shares his story. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/12/09/s...

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When you're little, there's a lot you can't do yet. It can be easy to get frustrated, but this little dreidel is determined to learn to spin! #picturebook #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/12/06/s...

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