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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi Friends! It's my last festival of the season. And it's going to be a great one. I can't wait to hang out with young readers & their people at The Warwick Children’s Book Festival. And I'll have swag! Oh yeah! Check out www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org for info. See you there! #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There's a tiny celebration happening right now! #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Packing for the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. Rain or shine, I can't wait! #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hooray for Saturday! Rain or shine, I can't wait to meet with, chat with, and sign books for young readers and their people at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. And I'll have swag! Oh yeah! Check out ccbfestival.org for more info. I hope to see you there! #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Grandparents' Day is coming & I have the perfect gift. A GRAND DAY celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren in every kind of family. Plus, simple & fun activities for your home or classroom celebrations in my Activity Guide. More at jeanreidy.com! #kidlit #picturebooks

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New beginnings go hand in hand with big dreams. Check out the WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? trio. They encourage kids to dream big & to be the authors of their own life stories. There's a lot packed into these sweet little reads. @choochoojoey.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I can't wait! In addition to my featured title, BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST, I'll be signing:🌇ALL THROUGH MY TOWN 🌍A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO 💕A GRAND DAY 🤗GROUP HUG 🕸️SYLVIE 🐢TRUMAN and ❓WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? And I'll have swag! I hope to see you there!

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A memorable and very moving morning.

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's that time of year! And new beginnings take courage. If you have a favorite young reader, teacher, or librarian in your life who's heading back to school, this brave little tortoise, TRUMAN, might be a perfect companion. ❤️@simonkids.bsky.social #backtoschool #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Friends, I'll be signing books at the Notre Dame Bookstore during the ND vs. Michigan State Football Weekend. I'll be joined by illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson. Wahoo!! Stop by & say "hi" - and maybe buy a book or two. September 18th, 3:30-5:00 at the bookstore on campus. I'd love to see you there. ❤

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I'm thrilled to see that ALL THROUGH MY TOWN still inspires reading ... and so much more! ❤️ #picturebooks #picturebook #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It's that graduation time of year! And for all your graduates, young and old, I have the perfect gift. Parents and teachers, check out my FREE Graduation Event Kit for fun home or school celebrations: jeanreidy.com/.../upl.../2... #picturebooks #picturebook #kidlit #graduation2026 #graduationgift

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

BUSY BUILDERS, BUSY WEEK is 10 years old! Can you believe it? And it's still going strong. To celebrate, the board book got a brand new, adorable cover! Pick up a copy for those construction-loving young readers in your life. Hooray! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #boardbook

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This Earth Day, even kids can make a difference. Check out the amazing Storytime and Activity Guide for ideas of how to celebrate! #earthday #kidlit #picturebooks

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I love Sam's art! She's simply amazing!

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Meet Vincent. He's smart and kind, and he wants to be an architect. Well, it just so happens that I have a book coming out called WE ALL HAVE GIFTS AND TALENTS that has a character named Vincent who wants to be an architect! This is more than a coincidence. It's story magic! #schoolvisits #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Hooray! A new book is coming. And it's for every Bun who loves a kid. And for every kid who loves a Bun ... and a Digger! I couldn't be more thrilled. And I can't wait for Bun and Digger to cuddle and crash their way into the hearts of young readers everywhere. ❤️ #kidlit #bookdeal #picturebooks

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Friends, tomorrow, bring your youngest readers & listeners and join illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson and me for a very special storytime at The Book Stall. We'll have reading, games, crafts, autographs, & an art demo! Hope to see you there! #storytime #bookstore #indiebookstore #picturebook #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Friends, bring your youngest readers and listeners and join illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson & me for a very special storytime at The Book Stall. We'll have reading, games, crafts, autographs, and an art demonstration! Hope to see you there! #storytime #indiebookstores #picturebook #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Friends, I'm continuing the celebration of BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST with this incredible Storytime and Curriculum Guide. In it, you'll find dozens of activities tied to fun & learning. jeanreidy.com/wp-content/u... #picturebooks #classroom #teachers #librarians #storytime #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Friends, BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST is out in the world. I'm celebrating with gobs of gratitude to Amy Jindra Hodgson, the wonderful team at Penguin/Rocky Pond, and all the young readers who will get to know Bob and his forest friends. jeanreidy.com #picturebook #friendship #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today's the day! World Read Aloud Day 2026! I'm so excited to be reading and chatting with schools and classrooms and libraries all over the country. Thanks, LitWorld for making this day possible. Ready! Set! Go! #worldreadaloudday #kidlit

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Sara F. Shacter @sarashacter.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Excitement at the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards with @sarahhammond.bsky.social @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social and @jeanreidy.bsky.social - congrats to Jess Callans, @barbrosenstock.bsky.social, and Candace Fleming for their accolades!

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Such a fun and exciting morning!

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Friends, while you're stuck at home during the storm, this app makes it so easy to take action! I hope you download it and give it a try. 5calls.org

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Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Bring your youngest readers and listeners, and join illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson and me for a special storytime at The Book Stall on March 14th at 10:30 A.M. We'll have reading, games, crafts, autographs, & an art demo! Hope to see you there! #storytime #indiebookstores #picturebook #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

What an extra-happy way to start the new year! BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST got a big, beautiful Booklist STARRED review. I couldn't be more excited. Find out more at jeanreidy.com. #kidlit #bookreview #starredreview #picturebook #friendship #SEL

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Would you happen to need a last-minute holiday gift idea? How about a book! I have a few to recommend. 😉And I'm happy to mail an autographed book sticker to go with it. Just contact me via my website. ❤️ #giftideas #picturebooks

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

School Library Journal calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST "A beautiful book about true friendship." ❤️ What an early Christmas gift! I couldn't be more grateful! (Look for BOB coming in February from Penguin/Rocky Pond, Amy Jindra Hodgson and me!) #kidlit #picturebooks #bookreview

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Hooray for more happy news! Publishers Weekly calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST "emotionally generous." Don't you just love that? ❤️ Read the review and preorder the book (I'd be SO grateful) at jeanreidy.com/books/bob-is-t… #kidlit #friendship #picturebooks

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Terrific review from Kirkus!! 💕"Modeling the key to making friends, this gentle tale wields its messaging with a whisper rather than a thump." Bob will be coming to bookstores and libraries in February from Penguin Rocky Pond, Amy Jindra Hodgson and me! I can't wait. #picturebook #kidlit #bookreview

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Grandparents' Day is coming and I have the perfect gift. A GRAND DAY celebrates the bond between grandparents & grandchildren in every kind of family. Find celebration activities in the free Storytime & Curriculum Guide! jeanreidy.com/books/a-gran... @simonkids.bsky.social #grandparentsday #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

It's that time of year! This WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? trio inspires kids to dream big and to be the authors of their own life stories. What better way to start the school year? ❤️📖@choochoojoey.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #backtoschool #kidlit #socialandemotionallearning

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

I love seeing our sweet, size-of-a-donut tortoise, Truman, back in the NYT, and ready to meet a new batch of kindergarten kiddos!!! @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit #backtoschool #kindergarten www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/b...

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This practice has saved me from countless bouts of analysis paralysis in the writing process. #amwriting #writingprocess #writerlife #writinglife #kidlit #amrevising

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Biggest surprise of summer so far: The Traverse City, MI wineries. Highly recommend! And the beaches? They were extra-special! ❤ #raodtrip #summerfun

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I love when school visit thank-you notes are sprinkled with suspense! ❤️ #schoolvisit #schoolvisits #authorvisit #authorvisits

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Look! Family Story Time bags that rockstar, #librarymediaspecialist Linda Hume (J.G. Brumfield Elementary) created for her students. What a brilliant idea! So excited to see WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? as part of this project.❤️ @choochoojoey.bsky.social #literacy #kidlit #schoollibraries

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Dedicated to best friends everywhere! ❤️https://jeanreidy.com/books/me-and-you-in-a-book-made-for-two/ #giftgivingideas #bestfriendsday #picturebook #kidlit

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Friends, I'm thrilled to share Amy Jindra Hodgson's adorable cover for our book BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST! About a braggy bear who discovers how it feels when friends get to know friends. Coming from Rocky Pond/Penguin 2/26! ❤️ #picturebook #kidlit #socialandemotionallearning #SEL

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

She's got no time to "Fix It and Forget It." She's got reading to do! (We ❤ CIRCLE UNDER BERRY @carterhiggins.bsky.social !) #picturebooks #kidlit

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