Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 19h#EarthScienceWeek ROCKS! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @danielmiyares.bsky.social 172 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The original art and lettering for AVI's Loyalty back in 2022. We ended up making a few nips and tucks and the publisher added a different, cool type treatment but I always have a soft spot for hand lettering. 000 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I'm selling this as a print and its currently 15% off at @inprnt.com www.inprnt.com/gallery/csne... 020 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJudy Bradbury #KidlitAuthor @judybradbury.bsky.social · 20/04/2026UNDER ONE ROOF by @mirandapaul.bsky.social & Baptiste Paul, illus by @csneal.bsky.social sheds light on ways families prepare for bed. Interview and resources, plus new collections for Poetry Month & Earth Day on Children's Book Corner. #Kidlit #EduSky #Libsky www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...judybradbury.comUnder One Roof - Judy BradburyThis comforting rhyming picture book sheds light on the many ways families prepare for bed, and what we have in common as we do. 142 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Finally! Eddie Vedder was fighting this battle 34 years ago. I want a refund on all of my over priced tickets since 92’ ! 000 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Revisiting this illustration from 2013 for John Chu’s short story (Tor Books). @johnchu.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social In the near future water falls from the sky whenever someone lies. This makes life difficult for Matt as he maneuvers how best to "come out" to his traditional Chinese parents. 021 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Honored that We Leap Together is included in the ALSC 2026 list of notable children’s books. Thank you to the librarians who support this book and believe a child’s life will be enriched having read it! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @wearealsc.bsky.social 120 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Realizing that receiving a book award or getting on a list means there’s one librarian who believes in your book, thinks a child’s life will be enriched having read it, and champions your book in committees. So to the librarians who believe in my books, THANK YOU 🙏 #librarian 040 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Thank You @bklynlibrary.bsky.social for including We Leap Together in your 2026 Mock Caldecott List 💙 discover.bklynlibrary.org?booklist=753... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social 111 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Use code DBHLAO and get 10% off all of my prints through 01/09/26. www.inprnt.com/gallery/csne... 010 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Happy Holidays everyone! For those of you still shopping for the little ones in your life, my book shop is open. Every purchase from my shop at bookshop.org financially supports independent bookstores. bookshop.org/lists/pictur... 010 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJennifer Robin Barr @jrbarr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Thrilled to share THUNDER AND MERCY! Female spies, a 1970s Philadelphia setting, and a surprise Revolutionary mystery, all woven through middle-grade friendship and belonging. Published by Astra/Calkins Creek with gorgeous cover art by @csneal.bsky.social. Coming July 2026. Pre-orders are open! 0125 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 18/07/2025A peek inside We Leap Together. Available on-line, in book stores and directly from my shop: bookshop.org/lists/pictur... "Readers should leap at the chance to acquire this winning tale."—Kirkus, starred review 040 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Thanks to Lindsay Moretti for creating these #STEAM units for grades 3-5 on the interdependence of ecosystems! substack.com/@lindsaymore... #STEM #STEAM #Nonfiction #Science #Teachers #Librarians @randomhousekids.bsky.social @csneal.bsky.socialsubstack.comLindsay Moretti on SubstackFocusing on concepts from Jody Jensen Shaffer and @Christopher Silas Neal’s award-winning CREEP, LEAP, CRUNCH! A FOOD CHAIN STORY, this STEAM unit explores interdependence within ecosystems through: ... 052 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealKate Messner @katemessner.com · 27/06/2025⭐ The first review for OVER AND UNDER THE CORAL REEF is in - and it's a star from Kirkus with special praise for @csneal.bsky.social's amazing illustrations! Look for this one in August from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social - or better yet, preorder today! bookshop.org/p/books/over... 0235 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Thanks @christinevanzandt.bsky.social for featuring Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story on #TeachersTuesdays! Free discussion/activity guide/song on website! facebook.com/christine.va... instagram.com/christinevan... linkedin.com/in/christine... @csneal.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social 0125 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Another lettering experiment. Which color is best? 220 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025A new one for my spouse who is a dancer. 030 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 08/05/2025A cover from awhile back for Little Brown. I love where we ended up but also enjoyed the energy in some of these comps. AD Lucy Kim 060 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 07/05/2025"Just when you think you have come to terms with the harsh realities of the forest food chain ecosystem, there is a delightful twist that brings the book a clever sense of playfulness." Thanks so much, Mary Duffy #justreadjournal! @csneal.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social 0141 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 30/04/2025csneal.substack.comThe importance of distractionsThis month I'm distracted, but in a good way, so I stepped away from my regularly scheduled work to create a hand lettering experiment. 110 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I needed a break from drawing characters and animals and stuff so I made these two lettering experiments inspired by the musician Thundercat. My rules for myself: hand-lettered and no representational drawings. I'm selling them as prints. lnkd.in/ebewwYzA Which band / musician should I do next? 000 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 28/04/2025One I did awhile back about declining brain function for the New York Times. 150 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Hey, look! A storywalk with Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story at Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park in Pennsylvania! April 18-May 11. Thanks #LeetsdaleBorough #SewickleyPublicLibrary! @csneal.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social 031 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025I've always liked these unused book jacket ideas, circa 2016. 020 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 16/04/2025A new book jacket for Ballantine Books, out this April. 130 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Help spread the word, please consider leaving a review of We Leap Together on Amazon. Reviews help my book get noticed on the algorithm and my book could use all the help it can get! Thanks to everyone for your support! a.co/d/eqz41Re 022 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 04/04/2025"There’s nothing more exciting (and a little scary) than the food chain, making Creep, Leap, Crunch! a thrilling (and educational) addition to any kids’ bookshelf...Neal’s illustrations...are captivating and interactive. Don’t creep; leap to get this book young readers will enjoy." shorturl.at/2dslY 082 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Happy Book Birthday, We Leap Together! bookshop.org/p/books/we-l... @spanishbroom.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social 382 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Hi Folks, Here's a list of book signings and story times happening this April including an Earth day Celebration at the Natural History Museum! Links to all of my events can be found at: www.csneal.com/about 010 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealKate Messner @katemessner.com · 21/03/2025Guess what?! @csneal.bsky.social who illustrates our popular OVER AND UNDER nature books has a new book coming out on April 1st - he's both author and illustrator, and it looks amazing. Congrats, Chris!! bookshop.org/p/books/we-l...bookshop.orgWe Leap TogetherCheck out We Leap Together - <b>An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, fr... 2163 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025In my latest Newsletter I discuss my process behind We Leap Together: csneal.substack.com/p/making-we-...csneal.substack.comMaking We Leap TogetherMy latest book titled We Leap Together comes out April 1st. It's a story about connection, parental bonds, NYC, and humpback whales. This month I discuss my process behind making this book. 052 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Teachers! Jody has put together a fantastic activity packet for our book. 010 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Just received samples of We Leap Together, out April 1st, 2025 on @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order: bookshop.org/a/10043/9780... 020 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025More kind words about We Leap Together! Pre-Order from the links below: My bookshop bookshop.org/a/10043/9780... My publisher Random House www.rhcbooks.com/books/747755... Books are Magic www.booksaremagic.net/item/p5lAnqx... 040 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Thank you, Tammy & CJ!! "Alliteration, repetition, nature, science, beauty! Jody and Christopher Silas Neal have created a book that delights AND teaches. Why not build fluency with an enjoyable read that harkens There Was an Old Lady? So. Much. Fun! #picturebookperfection" @csneal.bsky.social 072 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Here's a few links to where you can buy my book: My bookshop bookshop.org/a/10043/9780... Barnes and Nobles www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-leap-to... Amazon a.co/d/cA5YNE7 Books are Magic www.booksaremagic.net/item/p5lAnqx... My publisher Random House www.rhcbooks.com/books/747755... 000 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Here's a few links to where you can buy my book: My bookshop bookshop.org/a/10043/9780... Barnes and Nobles www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-leap-to... Books are Magic www.booksaremagic.net/item/p5lAnqx... My publisher Random House www.rhcbooks.com/books/747755... Amazon a.co/d/cA5YNE7 000 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Also, fun fact, you can pre-order my book before it hits the shelves. Pre-order's help authors (A LOT) and show book sellers this is a book people want to buy. 110 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Hey folks! I wrote and illustrated a book and people have nice things to say about it so far. 2132 0
Christopher Silas Neal @csneal.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Thank you for the kind words about our book series. 010 0
Reposted by Christopher Silas NealJody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 03/03/2025It's #WorldWildlifeDay2025! Go a little wild! ☀️🌿🦗🐀🐍🦅🦊🐻 @csneal.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social shorturl.at/MyWeU 192 0
