Jane Kurtz

Children's book author. I grew up in Ethiopia, live in Portland, Oregon and taught for years in the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in children's literature

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

My first trailer! Thank you to my talented #illustrator and @westmarginpress and @KariSutherland for the thrilldom of a little idea that started with @VCFAWCYA Poetry Friday and now is coming to life in multiple charming ways. #backyardchickens #kidsandchickens #chickenbooks

[Melanie Dulaney @dulaney_melanie]

Take a look at this picture book bio w/a female researcher & dinosaurs as the MCs! @janekurtz @SSEdLib @AuthorHMacht #seasonsofkidlit #BeachLane https://t.co/mbdXCdRYyS

[Heather Macht @AuthorHMacht]

Happy #NationalDinosaurDay!
#SeasonsOfKidLit is THRILLED to feature award-winning author @janekurtz and her new Dino-tastic book! 🩷🦕

Get a behind-the-scenes look at her publishing journey and enter her #BookGiveaway! 📚

https://t.co/7Vd7nEAvxB

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

When I was telling a friend about Mary Morland, she said, "So nerdy moms have been around for a long time!" Toasting #mothersday to my two grandmas, to my mom who was willing to camp at #dinosaurnationalmonument, to curious, exploring moms like them (and like Mary).

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

You can help us gain 50 new monthly Buy a Book Club members in the next thirty days! A recurring five or ten dollar monthly donation helps us get more books into the hands of kids who need them most: https://t.co/st5AkB1uqT

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Want to help support literacy in Ethiopian and African languages?  Help us gain more visibility to find support for our work. Podcasts, interviews and articles are all super helpful, check out our list of outlets who have featured our work for inspiration: https://t.co/TkJcq1rH4g

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

OHBD is at the Bologna Children’s book fair again this year!  We are excited to share our Honor List book nominees with attendees and meet more potential supporters and collaborators. Read more on the blog: https://t.co/X8d7gUeJIy

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Our titles toured Europe and North America in January, traveling to the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, and Germany as well as Canada. We love watching where our books travel, and can’t wait to see where they wind up next month!

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

April is #poetrymonth and I'm pleased that book ambassadors are pointing to my almost true story in verse. Also pleased to read and write haiku as I view my yard:
Red red red more red.
Oops! Spring springs a yellow surprise
opening our eyes.

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Empress Taytu's leadership, wisdom, courage and determination helped protect Ethiopia’s sovereignty and is a shining example of how the spirit of a lioness and the power of unity can overcome any challenge.
https://t.co/dAWkW0Fy5D

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Our latest newsletter is out, and we're heading back to the Bologna Book Fair! Read about our latest new release and more adventures in literacy. It's free to subscribe:
https://t.co/G82SZRy9Et

[Reycraft Books @ReycraftBooks]

In 'The Clues are in the Poo,' by Karen Chin, @janekurtz, & Francisco Riobolos, Karen Chin is hunting for treasure. But she's not interested in gold or jewels…she's interested in poo. Fossilized dinosaur poo, specifically.

Add to your collection→ https://t.co/uLf0g4sL4m

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

#Earthmonth #InternationalChildrensBookDay #Poetrymonth True stories. All the things that come together for my life and what I'm looking forward to sharing in the online workshop April 8. @OpenHeartsBigD1 @IBBYINT @catalyst_press

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

Love spotting THE CLUES ARE IN THE POO on that table!

[Reycraft Books @ReycraftBooks]

Our booth at #PLA2026 is all set! Come join us in Booth #423 this week for some great book signings with an incredible lineup of authors!

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

We are grateful to our Rotary sponsors for supporting our work to open Reading Rooms in Ethiopian communities like Korah to increase access to Ethiopian-language books: https://t.co/2rMNeMyOOS
Can you help us expand reading rooms throughout Ethiopia? Please contact us!

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

#womenshistorymonth Our own history was shaped by the women who were strong and determined. Have you told the true stories of your family?

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Our Everyday Hero this week is helping dozens of kids in rural Gojjam, Ethiopia continue learning after local conflict forced the school to close. We are honored to support Yohannes Bimrew as he & his team bring education to kids experiencing disruption.
https://t.co/e5nKjWacVx

[Jane Kurtz @janekurtz]

Women who found ways to educate themselves when all the doors were closed...women who pursued their curiosity and wonder when people said they were being weird...reading and writing open worlds.

[Stacie 📚 @sincerelystacie]

Read about MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by @janekurtz illus #GisellePotter @SimonKIDS during #WomensHistoryMonth
https://t.co/WEzL6qbxcd #womeninscience #womeninSTEM #womeninhistory #STEMTuesday #readtolearn #booksforkids #bookreview #childrensbooks #kidsbooks

[OpenHeartsBigDreams @OpenHeartsBigD1]

Want to help support bilingual literacy? Ask your library to carry our digital titles on Overdrive! We have over 1300 titles in over 2 dozen languages available with more coming soon: https://t.co/6M6TQJDqwH

[Stacie 📚 @sincerelystacie]

#ChildrensBook Review: MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by @janekurtz illus #GisellePotter @SimonKIDS @barbfisch
https://t.co/WEzL6qaZmF #womeninscience #womeninSTEM #womeninhistory #bookbirthday #bookpubday #readaloud #readtolearn #booksforkids #bookreview