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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Read about some great kids' books for the holidays, including my own board book, ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR! www.facebook.com/share/p/1LCy...

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today, I'm celebrating TWO birthdays - my granddaughter's 6th birthday and the book birthday of my new board book ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Rosh Hashanah comes early this year! Start the celebration of the New Year with me and ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR! at STORY HOUR on Aug 9 at 10:30 @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social Register for the event at: brooklinebooksmith-joynelkinwieder-2026.eventbrite.com #roshhashanah #boardbooks

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Story Hour! Joy Nelkin Wieder: Rosh Hashanah Square-Circle-Star!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It's here! My author's copies of my new board book - ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR! A First Shapes Book from @abramskids and illustrated by @auralewis It will be coming out Aug. 4th! #unboxing #boardbook #roshhashanah www.instagram.com/reel/DY7jtSm...

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

During Jewish American Heritage Month, we are highlighting our fellow @kidlitcollective.bsky.social author/illustrator @jnwieder.bsky.social and her adorable #picturebooks. #kidlit #kidlitart #BookSky #writingcommunity #picturebook #kidlitcommunity

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

What an honor for The Horn Book to celebrate holiday books with my book! You can read the review in the link below.

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Join me at @beaconhillbooksandcafe on Tues. Dec. 16 at 4pm for story hour, Hanukkah crafts, and book signing! It's a delightful bookstore with an enchanting children's section. #booksigning #booksigningevent #hanukkah #hanukkahgiftforkids #hanukkah2025 @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It's the perfect time to buy Jewish Books for kids for Hanukkah during Jewish Book Month!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Artists' Reception Sat. Dec. 6 from 3-5pm for EXPRESSIONS IN PASTEL at 100 Newbury Ct, Concord, MA. Show runs until Feb 20! I have several paintings in the show, but come see all the fabulous art! #artshow #artistreception

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Thanks for the shout out for our shiny new board book about Hanukkah and counting for our littlest readers!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Thanks to Ten Trees Books for a fun Hanukkah #storyhour and #booksigning We had fun making pretend latkes, too! Thanks to @susanedrichmond.bsky.social for taking pics! #hanukkahgift #hanukkah #kidlit #picturebook #boardbook

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Come join me one week from today - Story Hour @tentreesbooks on Nov. 15. And don't forget to mark your calendars for Story Hour @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social on Nov. 30. See you there! @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Happy National Cat Day! I had so much fun creating the Katz family in THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Thanks to @belmontbooks.bsky.social for hosting me and @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social for story hour yesterday! I was happy to get laughs in all the right places when reading THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! And Josh got plenty of laughs for his hilarious holiday story WHODONUT?

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for celebrating the book birthday and giveaway for THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Check out this book Q&A with @deborahkalb.bsky.social - and please enter the giveaway for a signed copy of the book (link included in Deborah's blog post)

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Thanks, Sarah! Couldn't have done it without our crit groups!!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Come see Joy and Josh as we read our holiday themed books featuring food! This Saturday, Oct. 18 at Belmont Books at 11am!!!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Happy book birthday to my debut picture book as both author and illustrator! 🎉🥳🎉

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME! Two lucky winners will receive a signed copy of THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! You can enter NOW until Oct. 26. Good luck! gleam.io/MbBk5/the-mo... #giveaway #giveawaycontest #kidlit #hanukkahgift #hanukkah @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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The Mouse Who Loved Latkes Giveaway

Two lucky winners will receive a signed copy of The Mouse Who Loved Latkes!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Come see me and Josh Funk at a fun holiday-themed story time at Belmont Books at 11 am on Oct. 18!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Come to one of my book tour events! Next one up: Story Hour with Josh Funk @belmontbooks on Oct. 18. Hope to see you there! ⁠

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Shout out to all the teachers on World Teachers Day from all my friends @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It's World Animal Day! Congratulations to all my buddies @kidlitcollective.bsky.social for all their wonderful books featuring all kinds of animals!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

We're new here so please give a follow! We are a group of kid lit authors and illustrators who have been together since 2018 supporting each other and others in the kid lit community.

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We had a lovely launch day at Oktoberfest. Thanks to @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social for providing all the books!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

THE REVIEWS ARE IN for THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! "Wieder’s lively text captures C.J.’s hopes and fears, accompanied by expressive illustrations that use varied perspectives to good effect. Kindness abounds in this holiday tale of unexpected friendship." Kirkus Reviews

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I'm so excited that this book is now available! Happy Book Birthday to my board book, HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A First Counting Book illustrated by Aura Lewis

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Even more to celebrate today as we highlight our very own @kidlitcollective.bsky.social's Gorgeous Grandmas! Happy Day @jnwieder.bsky.social @candacespizzirri.bsky.social @mollyruttan.bsky.social @nrpaulson.bsky.social and Charlotte Watson Sherman. #kidlit #kidlitart #EduSky #booksky

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It's almost Passover! See The Passover Mouse spotted in the wild at Home Goods and a toy store in Florida. It makes a great gift for the kiddos! #passover #Passover2025 #PassoverisComing

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

HANUKKAH 1-2-3! Cover Reveal!!! - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/03/jhanukkah-1-2-3-cover-reveal/ Hey, friends, check out the cover reveal for a new board book by me & illustrated by @auralewis Thanks to @pragmaticmom for hosting! @KidLitCollectiv @fraserstephena @ABRAMSbooks

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

COVER REVEAL for my upcoming book: THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES Please like, comment, and tag someone in your comment for a chance to win a signed copy when the book launches on Oct. 7, 2025! Pre-orders available now on Amazon. Winner will be announced on 3/26/25!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Excited to announce 2 upcoming children's books in fall 2025! I'm the Author/Illustrator of a picture book, The Mouse Who Loves Latkes (Kar-Ben Fall 2025) and the Author of a board book, Hanukkah 1-2-3! A First Counting Book (Abrams Fall 2025), illustrated by Aura Lewis. Find me at jnwieder.com

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