Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Occasionally, I’ll get good news that I'm not allowed to share until it has been officially announced. Check out the round-up of these official announcements in the new LONG STORY SHORT! jashar.substack.com/p/officially...jashar.substack.comOfficially AnnouncedJenna Jr., Texas Book Festival, and more! 132
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026So excited to be heading to Austin in November!! texasbookfestival.org/authors/texasbookfestival.org2026 Author Lineup – Texas Book Festival 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026If you’d like to attend the virtual Ohio Book Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, you can register for free here— www.eventbrite.com/e/1999267988...eventbrite.com2026 Ohio Book AwardsThe Ohioana Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 85th annual Ohio Book Awards. 020
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Go behind the scenes of TOAD ON THE GO in the new LONG STORY SHORT!! jashar.substack.com/p/fury-toadjashar.substack.comFury ToadBehind the scenes of TOAD ON THE GO 041
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Happy book birthday to STAMPEDE by @jerroldconnors.bsky.social ! 🐄 🐄 🐄 youtube.com/shorts/KGcMR...youtube.comSTAMPEDE! by Jerrold Connors Book TrailerYouTube video by Jerrold Connors 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026☀️COVER REVEAL!!☀️ THE SUN WANTS TO PLAY is a collection of seasonal poems by Vikram Madan and illustrated by me. Available for preorder now! 1102
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I'm pleased to share that EVERY MONDAY MABEL has been chosen as the winner of the 2026 Ohio Book Award for Juvenile Literature! Thank you to the Ohioana Library Association for this award! 041
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026New LONG STORY SHORT featuring my 2026 ALA photo album! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...open.substack.comUnshakeable JoyMy ALA photo album, 2026 000
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Great list, Meg! Thanks for including EVERY MONDAY MABEL! www.thechildrensbookreview.com/summer-readi...thechildrensbookreview.comSummer Reading List for Kids and Teens, Curated by Award-Winning Author Meg MedinaDive into summer reading with a curated collection of standout books handpicked by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina. 041
Reposted by Jashar AwanPatricia J. Murphy @pattyjmurphy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026PATTYCAKE PAIRING FOR 7/11/26: If you're looking for books on making mistakes and how to deal with them, I'd pair my friend @jashar.bsky.social's TOAD ON THE GO @tundrabooks + my IT'S OK TO MAKE MISTAKES @sesamestreet. BIG/little readers will see that making mistakes is ok + part of life! ❤️ PJM #SEL 031
Reposted by Jashar AwanOld School Punk Librarian @kennethf62.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Just a reminder. I'm always surprised how many people aren't aware of this. #Libraries 288195245037
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 02/07/2026EVERY MONDAY MABEL is nominated for an Ohio Book Award and Readers' Choice voting is now LIVE!! survey.typeform.com/to/Pows6jiE (Voting ends on July 15) 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Such a great time!! So wonderful to meet you in person, Joe! 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026⭐ A starred review from @slj.com for TOAD ON THE GO!! www.slj.com/review/toad-...slj.comToad on the Go 020
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Here is my ALA 2026 signing schedule—stop by and say “hi!” Saturday, June 27th 1:00-2:00pm—Every Monday Mabel and Loops (Author Autographing Station 1) Sunday, June 28th 11:30am-12:30pm—Toad on the Go (Booth 2421, Tundra Books) 2:30-3:30pm—Where I Grew (Booth 3025, Norton Young Readers) 030
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 22/06/2026TOAD ON THE GO book trailer!! youtu.be/5Hydgd5ZCQ4youtu.beTOAD ON THE GO book trailerYouTube video by Jashar Awan 011
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 22/06/2026New LONG STORY SHORT, featuring an excerpt from TOAD ON THE GO! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...open.substack.comTOAD ON THE GO—in stores now!Plus, my ALA schedule! 020
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 17/06/2026LOOPS is on the Read with Jenna Jr. 2026 list!! Thanks, @todayshow.com !! 🎉🎉🎉 www.today.com/popculture/b...today.comRead With Jenna Jr. 2026: See All 21 Books on This Year’s Kid-Friendly ListFind Jenna-approved summer reading selections for kids of all ages right here. 120
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Toad returns to bookstores today in TOAD ON THE GO from Tundra Books! 0141
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026TOAD ON THE GO got a great review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social ! "Like Awan’s previous Toad book, this story shares an important virtue in a way that has kid-appeal." www.booklistonline.com/products/982...booklistonline.comBooklist Online: Leading Book Discovery 010
Reposted by Jashar AwanW. W. Norton Library Mktg @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/06/2026We have an amazing lineup of kids & YA authors for #ALAac26! Valerie Bolling, Alex Ritany, Rex Ogle, Nikki McClure, Katie Yamasaki, Joy Harjo and Adriana Garcia, Jashar Awan! Booth 3025. @valeriebolling.bsky.social @jashar.bsky.social #skybrarian #edusky drive.google.com/file/d/1R5HJ... 041
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Preorder today with @covertocover.bsky.social and get 26% off! Use coupon code PREORDER26. Order today as the discount ends June 12 🐸https://covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/list/ohio-preorder-picks 022
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 29/05/2026New edition of my newsletter LONG STORY SHORT! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...open.substack.comInterview round-upPlus stars and style! 041
Reposted by Jashar AwanThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 05/05/2026TOAD ON THE GO by @jashar.bsky.social (Tundra) www.hbook.com/story/2026-s... #HBSummerReading #SummerReading #HBFamilyReading #FamilyReading #kidlit #BeginningReaders #Primary 031
Reposted by Jashar AwanChronicle Books @chroniclebooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚 The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️ Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissions for more details. We can't wait to hear from you!🩵 13016
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026You never know where you'll find inspiration. Read about my writing process— jashar.substack.com/p/making-loops 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Read all about where LOOPS, my latest book from @simonkids.bsky.social came from! open.substack.com/pub/jashar/p...open.substack.comMaking LOOPSBehind-the-scenes of my latest picture book from Simon & Schuster 041
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 23/04/2026⭐ Another starred review for EVERY MONDAY MABEL! I don't know how I missed this one from the CCBC back in January... ccbc.education.wisc.edu/every-monday...ccbc.education.wisc.eduEvery Monday Mabel“Monday is the best day of the week (according to Mabel, at least.)” Her Monday morning routine includes dragging a chair out of her bedroom, through the house, and out the front door. Each of her fam... 030
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 08/04/2026⭐⭐⭐ Another starred review for LOOPS!!! "A colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book, perfect for children currently battling their own loops."— @slj.com Thank you, @slj.com ! Read the full review here: www.slj.com/review/loops...slj.comLoops 180
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Check out my conversation with @pattyjmurphy.bsky.social for PW's Four Questions! @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...publishersweekly.comFour Questions for Jashar AwanWe spoke with Geisel and Caldecott Honor–winning creator Jashar Awan about his focus on the bigness of life's small moments and why he has chosen to explore heavier topics in his latest picture books. 080
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Thanks, @reillyacat.bsky.social ! I love "Just Because," too! 020
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 24/03/2026🌱 Happy book birthday to WHERE I GREW! Written by me and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell @rahele.bsky.social This gorgeous, heartfelt picture book celebrates the strength and legacy of those who travel to new lands and the homes they build. Available wherever fine books are sold. 093
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Love this! @slj.com www.slj.com/story/Teachi...slj.comTeaching with the Youth Media Award WinnersLibrarian Stacey Rattner collaborates with classroom teachers on YMA-inspired lessons. 010
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social · 11/03/2026This Saturday at Hudson Library & Historical Society!! engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtend...engagedpatrons.orgA Visit with 2026 Caldecott Honor Winner Jashar AwanFamilies can join us for a presentation and drawing lesson from author and illustrator Jashar Awan. Learn about the creative process he used on his recent Caldecott Honor book, Every Monday Mabel, and... 010