Janis Ost

Middle Grade Fiction Author. Santa Cruz Police Department Volunteer. Secretary for Chief Mills’ Advisory Committee. Middle School Teacher. Friend. Mom.

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

Thrilled to announce my book is now available! Thank you @BoyleandDalton for making my dream a reality. This book is for everyone who contemplates the powerful journey of self reflection while undergoing puberty: Frances, This Time You've Gone Too Far https://t.co/1m29ubAOQq

[Boyle & Dalton @BoyleandDalton]

Witness life through the keen and thoughtful eyes of Frances, as this middle schooler adjusts to her new home and school in California.

Find your copy of this novel by @Janisloves on Amazon, and share your reading experience with us in a review.

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[Santa Cruz Police @SantaCruzPolice]

YOU ARE NOT ALONE
SCPD extends YANA program for our more vulnerable residents living in @CityofSantaCruz & for the duration of the Shelter In Place order includes ALL of #SantaCruz.
How does it work? https://t.co/KqBxapb8hR
#SantaCruzPolice #YouAreNotAlone #SantaCruz @sccounty

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

Thank you @BookshopSC for including Frances, This Time You’ve Gone Too Far in your recent newsletter! Love that you support local authors. #KeepSantaCruzReading #KeepSantaCruzWriting

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

@mingytriulzi01 Love that!

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

My favorite event of the year. Thrilled to be serving back on the board.

[CASA of Santa Cruz @CASASCruz]

"Research suggests that mentoring for children in foster care positively impacts mental health, educational functioning and peer relationships." #CASAworks
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[Andrew Mills @ChiefAndyMills]

⁦@SantaCruzPolice⁩ are monitoring the situation in Gilroy. Our prayers, thoughts are w those affected. Our resources stand ready to help if needed. https://t.co/Y7Yti97QJL

[Boyle & Dalton @BoyleandDalton]

Today is the official release date for Frances, This Time You’ve Gone Too Far by Janis Ost. This funny, poignant, coming-of-age story follows the adventures of Frances Green, a twelve-year-old with a critical eye and a tender heart.

https://t.co/n1e678JGrI

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

Something very exciting is happening at the end of this week!

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

So proud of my boy!

[Jessica A. York @ReporterJess]

Food Not Bombs celebrates global effort’s 39th year https://t.co/PP9b5GUViC

[Santa Cruz Police @SantaCruzPolice]

"I wanna be a police officer when I grow up!" - Remy 7 years old. He arrived dressed to impress for the SCPD tour. #MondayMotivation #dreamjob #JoinOurTeam #SantaCruzPolice

[Brad Pauquette @BradPauquette]

Prioritize accordingly.

[Janis Ost @Janisloves]

Very proud to be a part of the #santacruzjewishfilmfestival

[CASA of Santa Cruz @CASASCruz]

Great article from @nytimes by Jane Brody:
"...The key is not being interesting. The real key is being interested — being present and paying attention.”
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#CASAworks

[Santa Cruz Police @SantaCruzPolice]

Today we honor the life and sacrifice of Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. February 26th marks the 6th anniversary of their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. #NeverForget

[Andrew Mills @ChiefAndyMills]

Looking for a few “crazy women w dreams” who want to push the boundaries of what is acceptable. @SantaCruzPolice - more than a game/sport-it’s a matter of life. #WomenInBlue #Women #WomanCops #crazy #WomeninLawEnforcement