Travis Jonker

School Librarian. Author of BLUE FLOATS AWAY, THE VERY LAST CASTLE, THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW | Author/illustrator of JUST ONE FLAKE | @theyarnpodcast

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If you like my blog, chances are pretty good you'll also be into my newsletter. Now on Substack: https://t.co/vNx7bzNalf

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Huge news in children's books today: https://t.co/CvAr4Vipis

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What are Geisel Award winners up to in 2026? A lot. Today on the blog I'm rounding up all the 2026 books from past Geisel Award and Honor winners. https://t.co/8KwyLLLGWm

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We all know the Oscars don't recognize comedy very often, but is the Caldecott any better? https://t.co/JxLcix2iC4

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Taking a look at the latest READ posters from ALA today on the blog: https://t.co/NHQtxsKVNM

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Time to get back on the horse. Sharing my 2026 Caldecott Medal predictions on the blog today. https://t.co/4ZpVydRftB

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I'm not on the 2026 Caldecott committee . . . but I can pretend that I am. Here's how I would present EVERY MONDAY MABEL to the Caldecott committee: https://t.co/avZobfVzID

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Something for your holiday listening pleasure.
@colbysharp and I take a look back at children's books in 2025 on The Yarn podcast: https://t.co/rOH4oWTav4

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Sent out my first newsletter from Substack this morning. You might have to add me as a contact to save it from the dreaded Promotions Tab in the future. Here it is in case you missed it! https://t.co/81ayJrNdEP

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@smithsmm @f33lthesun @PaulWat5 @redgierob @RobCrossley4 Thank you, Simon!

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Liam’s day at the beach won’t be complete until he gets to ride the waves, however they aren’t cooperating. Fun ending. Love the minimal text and the hearty, chunky illustrations. Be sure to check out the endpages! @100scopenotes @DISD_Libraries #bookaday

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@BetheBooks @DISD_Libraries Thank you, Bethe!

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What a pleasure to talk with @MrSchuReads & @hollyhatam and reveal the cover for their next book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY: https://t.co/lfpifKMeO7

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Here they are - The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Books of 2025: https://t.co/clR5ut1MW7

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Tomorrow on the blog: one of my favorite posts of the year. The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Books of 2025.

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Oh! I just love seeing these undies case covers! Congrats to all and thank you @100scopenotes for sharing these. Just picked up this one from the library and need to peek under the library wrap!

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@MrSchuReads Thanks, John!

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And the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . . https://t.co/FX8PviGW9j @100scopenotes

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COVER REVEAL of the next Towed by Toad book— TOAD ON THE GO! @100scopenotes
https://t.co/P9YjsXI6Sr