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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Five ✨NEW✨Halloween picture books we love this year.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When Santa Wrote Back! by me and Pablo Pino is "straight up hilarious," according to this incredibly smart reviewer.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I made an app for virtual author visits. Meet Virtual Storytime! Open your book PDF, turn the pages, and keep your face on screen while you read. Zoom in on details, draw pictures, and even add fireworks to make things extra exciting. Check it out through the link in my bio.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The review has egg puns. The book does not.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Signing books for a private benefactor (MIL). My trusty 8-year-old photographer captured these flattering candids of me trying to dry the marker ink 😮‍💨🥴.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It's a five book series, so this won't be the last time. When the Witch Wroke Back! is in stores now. 🎃 👻

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I had a great time signing copies of the When the Witch Wrote Back! 🧙‍♀️🎃👻 with my kiddos at Cedar Canoe Books in Huntsville Ontario 📚 🛶

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When the Witch Wrote Back! 🧙‍♀️🎃👻 by me and Pablo Pino is in stores today. If you order it before October 31, let me know (@ hellonathan.ca/links.html) and I'll mail you a signed bookplate sticker ✉️!

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Wishing a very merry Christmas in July to all who celebrate. No better way to mark the occasion than sun ☀️, the beach 🏖️ , and a copy of When Santa Wrote Back! 🎅🏻 by me and Pablo Pino from @sourcebooks.bsky.social.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

One month from today! Available for preorder anywhere books are sold.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

An important new feature at HelloNathan.ca

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🧙‍♀️🎃👻 The next Jake adventure from me and Pablo Pino lands in just two months. Preorder from your favorite bookstore today!

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Me: "Did you see that my book was in the newspaper yesterday?" 8yo: "I don't read the newspaper."

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Introducing Jake. Santa may steal the spotlight on the cover, but Jake is the rambunctious heart of the book. When Santa Wrote Back! (by Pablo Pino and me) is in stores now! #KidLit #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #HolidayBooks #ChristmasBooks

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Anxiously awaiting delivery of #The13thDayOfChristmas by @adamrex.bsky.social (and yes, I'm gunning for that ornament)

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃COVER REVEAL!🎃 Apparently Jake didn't learn his lesson after writing to Santa. Now he's pestering his mysterious new neighbor to help him prepare for his Halloween party. With witchy words by me and paranormal pictures by Pablo Pino, WHEN THE WITCH WROTE BACK! soars into stores next August.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Dropped by Biblioasis Bookshop to sign preorders of When Santa Wrote Back! by me and Pablo Pino. 🎅🏻 🖊️

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

✨ It's official—librarians love Jake and Santa ✨ Well-deserved praise for Pablo Pino's incredible illustrations 👏 Coming 9/2!

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Sourcebooks is giving away 25 copies of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK on Goodreads! 👉 www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... 📅 Giveaway runs Aug 15 – Sept 12 📍 Open to US residents Good luck! 🎁🎄

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The Four Weeks of Jake-mas, WEEK 1: LIBRARY REQUESTS 🎁 Prize: One signed copy of When Santa Wrote Back! 🚀 How to enter 1️⃣ Follow @HelloNathanC 2️⃣ Ask your local library to order When Santa Wrote Back! 3️⃣ Email a screenshot of your library request to NathanChristopherBooks@gmail.com Deadline: Aug 11

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Approved by Santa, adored by kids—WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! is coming ONE MONTH FROM TODAY from @sourcebooks, me, and Pablo Pino.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

@Sourcebookskids: "We're getting ready for Christmas in July! 🎄 Get a sneak peek at one of our newest Christmas titles — When Santa Wrote Back! (out Sept 2) When Santa Wrote Back! written by Nathan Christopher, illustrated by Pablo Pino @hellonathanc @pablospino"

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

New newsletter yesterday, in which I talk about the Kirkus review for my upcoming picture book, When Santa Wrote Back! Check it out at hellonathan.substack.com.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Exciting update! PB Author Tools (the Google Docs Add-on) is now a free standalone web tool. Easily paste your manuscript from Word or wherever (even on your phone) to see accurate word counts (with art notes subtracted!), readability scores, and more. Check it out: authortools.hellonathan.ca

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Did you know there’s a Discord server just for picture book creators? 📚✍️ PB Workshop is a supportive community of creators navigating the ups and downs of publishing together. Free and open to all—link in bio!

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Phone manufacturers—more than ever, we need you to make lolsob an officially supported emoji.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Did you know I made a Google Docs add-on just for picture book writers? It’s called PB Author Tools, and it calculates an accurate word count (subtracting art notes!), plus some other goodies. You can find the instructions on my website—just go to the “Nerdy Stuff for Authors” section.

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! hits shelves 7 months from today! 😮🥳🎅🏻

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🎅✨ Cover Reveal! ✨🎅 When Santa Wrote Back! (with words by me and illustrations by Pablo Pino) is coming down the chimney September 2, 2025. Available for pre-order now! hellonathan.ca 🎄📚 #KidLit #CoverReveal #PictureBooks #WritingCommunity

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