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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Want to meet the people behind the books 📚 Isn't it wild to think that all these kids are running around sharing their stories/art and making their dreams come true?✨️ P.S. I saved the best one for last 🙃

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Chopsticks are a tool... a spatula for flipping pancakes, tongs for frying fish. They're a baton for blending, swirling, whirling, whisking eggs and veggies! My next picture book, CHOPSTICKS ARE, arrives ✨️March 31st 2026✨️ www.chroniclebooks.com/products/cho... Preorder from your local indie today🙃

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I thought it was going to be a quick little post and now it might be four or five. As the year comes to end, there are dozens of articles featuring the “best books” of year. It can be easy to think, the book I edited/wrote/illustrated/designed wasn’t featured… does what I do matter?

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

How can we expand this list to be more inclusive? So I asked! If you ask an author or illustrator for an influential picture book from the last 25 years, they’re going give you three. And if you ask for a sentence as to why… they’re going to write you an essay.

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A few weeks ago, a SLJ survey for the most influential children’s book of the last 25 years was shared. Several creators, Josh Funk & Kaz Windness pointed out the lack of diversity on the picture book list. And it made me think, what picture books would my circle choose?

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Librarians, Authors, Editors, Educators, FRIENDS! Are you going to the American Library Association next week? If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!* #ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

If you’re going to the American Library Association Conference next week, come see us! We’re presenting Saturday at 11:30am on everything from authentic representation to colorism, how we have similar experiences but aren’t a monolith, and MORE! #Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn gofund.me/ce50d993

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃 www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8... #Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺 I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will #kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card. Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. #Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I'm celebrating the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out on the 25th, with 5 days of giveaways 🌺 Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian. #MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out February 25th, I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. Today’s giveaway is a 30 minute Ask Me Anything. An AMA is great for: #MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Want to win a signed copy of MADE FOR MORE? 1.) Follow me 2.) Like this post 3.) Tag 2 friends And you're done! *You can repost this for a bonus entry Giveaway ends February 28th For US residents only More giveaways to come! #Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #parenthood #librarian #Edusky

A signed picture book give away for MADE for More. Follow chloeitoward, like the post, and tag two friends. Earn an extra entry for reposting

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

✨️ Look! It's meeee & @odnatamyara.bsky.social ✨️ A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social I can't wait to share this book with the world! #EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook

A photo sharing the news of an upcoming picture book, All the ways we learn, a celebration of neudivergent brains and the various ways they learn. Coming out in the summer of 2026

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time *I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆 I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned! #library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year's Eve Bluesky! ☀️🌺🏝

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

MADE FOR MORE explores expectations, identity, self-acceptance, immigration, and colorism in the Asian community. Words by me, pictures by Gael Abary, #madeformore comes out February 25th, 2025 🌺 with Allida/ @harperkids.bsky.social Thanks for sharing, Kate! 🥰

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday. Please support authors and local independent bookstores! MADE FOR MORE, written by Chloe Ito Ward and illustrated by Gael Abary, is available for preorder. #picturebooks #amreading #kidlitmegafeed

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

A #book #giveaway is happening over at instagram, the chance to win a #diverse #picturebook bundle for you & a #teacher, #educator or #librarian 📚 Check out @kidlitclubhouse on Insta ❤️

14 picture book covers from diverse authors that are being given away to readers, teachers, educators, and librarians in a contest ending on November 26th

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

A little sneak peek of MADE FOR MORE, my next picture book with Gael Abary. Check out Gael's incredible illustrations ❤️✨️ Out 2.25.2025 with Allida

A young girl celebrates Toro Nagashi or flowing lanterns by sending a paper lantern into the ocean with her grandma

A young girl explores tide pools at the beach

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

One thing to know about me... If there are costumes involved, I'm already there. I love to dress up! Are you team costume or team cozy? Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 10/07/2024

Finally making the leap to Bluesky! Hiiiiii 🥰 I'm Chloe! 📚 Children's author 🍎 Former kindergarten teacher 👩 SAHM ❤️ I write PBs & MG My next picture book, MADE FOR MORE, comes out in 2025 with HarperCollins 🌺 I'm excited to see so many friendly faces here 🙃

A happy Japanese American woman sits in the sand in a red floral dress

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