Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author
Children's Book Author
GREAT CARRIER REEF 🌟🌟 LIGHTS OUT;
FIRE ESCAPE 🌟🌟; PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN; WONDERFULLY WILD 🌟 TRAPPED IN THE TAR PIT; WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW ('26)
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorI am so honored and humbled that the Dolly Parton Imagination Library selected my picture book FORTS to be one of the books sent to hundreds of thousands of children this year. This is the greatest professional honor I could hope for. #picturebooks #kidlit imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list/
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorI'm agog! FORTS is one of @usatoday.com's bestselling #picturebooks this week! Thank you to all the indie bookstores who believe in this book and have been sharing it with their customers. ❤️💙📚 #kidlit www.usatoday.com/booklist/gen...
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorPicture Book Biographies of Black Women in STEM buff.ly/WamHmW1 via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM #Women #picturebooks
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorCongrats to @pbspree.bsky.social member @jstremer.bsky.social on her forthcoming #nonfiction #picturebook on DNA! 👏
- Coming soon: new projects from @gloriakoster.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social @amelievidelo.bsky.social + more buff.ly/U0qMkIT
- Deal alert! DNA to the Rescue: How Scientists Harness the Power of DNA to Save Endangered Speces is a nf pb that explores the field of conservation genetics by showing how wildlife biologists use discoveries made in laboratories to influence the actions they take to save endangered animals.
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorComing soon: new projects from @gloriakoster.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social @amelievidelo.bsky.social + more buff.ly/U0qMkIT
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and Carmela LaVigna Coyle!!! 🥳 ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? is a beautiful lyrical #picturebook about songbirds that describes the unique voices of eleven common species. Look for it at your bookstore or library! #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorWe spy THE OCEAN'S HEART by @pbspree.bsky.social member @jilanne.bsky.social and A BIKE IS NOT JUST A BIKE by @brennajeanneret.bsky.social 👏 #kidlit #picturebooks #newbooks
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- Thank you @thehornbook.bsky.social for this review!
- #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek TRAPPED IN THE TAR PIT by @jstremer.bsky.social ; illus. by @alexandervidal.bsky.social (Beach Lane/ @simonkids.bsky.social ): "The fascinating story of the La Brea Tar Pits gets a wonderful introduction in Stremer’s latest offering." www.hbook.com/story/review...
- Sorta obsessed
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorIntroducing @kelseyegross.bsky.social author of Fall: A Seasons Story illustrated by Renata Liwska. Monarch makes her way south before winter arrives. With help from some friends she finds a safe place to rest along the way. Before she journey's on there is a celebration of friendship. #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorSay hello to @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social author of Goat Maa-th illustrated by PB Spree-er @bonniekelso.bsky.social An adventurer and his math-curious goats embark on a mountain trek to enjoy mother nature while tackling number lines, counting up, and solving simple addition equations. #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorPlease join me in welcoming, Karen Greenwald author of The Cabbage Seed's Colossal Secret illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz. When a young girl plants a tiny seed, she has no idea it has a COLOSSAL secret–a 40 pound one at that! What happens next changes the lives of people nationwide! #kidlitmegafeed
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorSay hello to the amazing @jyotigopal.bsky.social author of Arctic Adventure illustrated by Alexandra Cook, a gorgeously illustrated lyrical journey through the majestic Arctic tundra landscape following a pair of arctic foxes and a human mother and child on their intersecting adventures. #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorIntroducing @jilanne.bsky.social author of The Ocean's Heart illustrated by Khoa Le depicts zooplankton's nightly race to eat before being eaten as the dark ocean transforms into a carnival of lights. A reminder that these tiny, wondrous creatures should be protected. #kidlitmegafeed #picturebook
- Oh hey, it's me, back for year 4 with PB Spree!
- Say hello to @jstremer.bsky.social author of WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW illustrated by @painternik.bsky.social where imagination meets sustainability and engineering as a family takes a variety of products at the end of their lifecycle and reuses them in creative and sometime groundbreaking ways. #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorMeet @jenmacgregor.bsky.social author of Mags MacDonald Had a Jetpack illustrated by Suharu Ogawa is a new spin on the classic nursery rhyme. Mags MacDonald gets more than she bargained for when she moves to the country to help out on her Grandpa's farm. Will her high-tech gadgets do the trick?
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorSay hello to Donna Marx, author of Good Luck, Puck! illustrated by Daniel Sulzberg! When Puck does all the work and his teammates get the credit, he decides to find a life outside the hockey rink. Despite mishaps and penalties, Puck realizes he can shine and still be a team player. #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorLet me introduce @claireannette.bsky.social author of A KNOT OF FROGS, A PASSEL OF HOGS: RECESS WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS illustrated by Susie Oh! A playful #picturebook celebration that encourages children to move their bodies while learning some unusual collective animal names. #kidlitmegafeed
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorYesterday the UN marked The International Day of Disabled Persons. Here are four picture books I highly recommend for everyone!
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorWelcome @brandiauyemura.bsky.social author of I Am A Bon Dancer illustrated by Amy Matsushita-Beal about a 6-year-old girl who wants to dance at the Japanese Bon dance festival. But she cannot find the beat. She summons the courage and spirit of her ancestors to become a Bon dancer. #kidlit
- Thrilled to see Wonderfully Wild on the prestigious National Science Teaching Association Outstanding Trade Science Books!! It's in amazing company with all of these awesome authors and illustrators. See the whole list HERE: www.nsta.org/outstanding-...
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy December #kidlit family! The year is winding down but 2026 will be filled with more PB Spree amazingness! For the next few weeks I'll be popping in to share details about our members. For now here's the 2026 starter pack to stay in the loop! go.bsky.app/nXy1acat://did:plc:62mz2mtakqyrni6je5gwdsw3/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3m6s3ozf3fl2s
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author@lisalowens.bsky.social @jessicafgwrites @carrietillotson.bsky.social @drliztracy.bsky.social @khulick.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social @MeganClendenan @karigonzalezwrites@bsky.social @Robertagibson.bsky.social 🧵
- A few highlights from NCTE
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorFAVE FOUR If you'd like to see more kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com. @jstremer.bsky.social @alexandervidal.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social #favefourbuygiftborrow #kidlit #kidlitbookstack #kidlitrecommendations
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorThinking about holiday gifts? A book gets read again and again. This week we feature gift pairings featuring books that had birthdays this year along with a companion present. #parents #grandparents @swildmansf.bsky.social #developthewritinghabit
- Books make great gifts! How cute is this stuffie 😍 kids will love snuggling with their own mammoth as they read about mammoths from La Brea Tar Pits
- Thinking about holiday gifts? A book gets read again and again. This week we feature gift pairings featuring books that had birthdays this year along with a companion present. #parents #grandparents
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorThinking about holiday gifts? A book gets read again and again. This week we feature gift pairings featuring books that had birthdays this year along with a companion present. #parents #grandparents @jyotigopal.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author@rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorWe at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Trapped in the Tar Pit by Jessica Stremer, illustrated by Alexander Vidal @jstremer.bsky.social #librarians #teachers
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorWe at PBSpree25 cannot believe it is November! It's been a great year for books. So each day we will celebrate a book that had its birthday this year. Up next: Plight of the Pelican: How Science Saved a Species by Jessica Stremer, ill. by Gordy Wright. #librarians #teachers @jstremer.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorWe at PBSpree25 have celebrated great books all year. For November we recall and celebrate each book that had its birthday this year. Here is Wonderfully Wild by Jessica Stremer, illo. Josée Masse. #librarians #teachers
- Can't wait for NCTE! I'll be presenting at 2 sessions plus signing all 3 of my 2025 titles.
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author🆕 on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom. 🔗 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree
- Loved participating in educator's night at my local bookstore and sharing how teachers can use nf in the classroom. Next up, #ncte!
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy Book Birthday @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy Book Birthday!!! @bonniekelso.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy Book Birthday @swildmansf.bsky.social !
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks Wonderfully Wild Jessica Stremer & Josee Masse @jstremer.bsky.social @joseemasse.bsky.social This is the type of environmentally minded story I want to write. Great message, fun activities, fantastic illustrations. Lovely.
- These guys looked like they could spring to life!
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorIn this #LitLinks lesson, we offer #edusky practical ways to build foundational literacy skills Perfect for understanding cause/effect relationships, exploring different viewpoints, & mastering step-by-step writing www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12967 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorHappy, happy book birthday @jstremer.bsky.social !boo
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorIt's a sticky summer release day for author @jstremer.bsky.social and illustrator @alexandervidal.bsky.social's TRAPPED IN THE TAR PIT: How Paleontologists Unearthed a City's Prehistoric Past. Readers Beware! This one might suck you in. Jessica Stremer is repped by @socalledyalife.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorTime to catch up on my @pbspree.bsky.social books! Have you read these titles yet? They rock! @marziehabbas.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @elizabethbrown10.bsky.social @natashakhankazi.bsky.social @jyotigopal.bsky.social #kidlit #writingcommunity #amready #amwriting #books #STEM #edusky
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- Thrilled that Trapped in the Tar Pit, a story about La Brea Tar Pits, is a JLG selection! Uncover this true story of a miraculous scientific discovery in the most unexpected of places. TRAPPED pubs 8/26! If you've got fossil loving kids or love digging into the past, this book's for you! #kidlit
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author#PBSpree continues our busy summer of book birthdays with congratulation to @ebrownbooks.bsky.social and Olga Lee on their latest book!
- Had such a great time exploring the Delaware coast. Especially grateful for kids who agree to walk all the random trails I found (there may have been a bribe to the beach included)
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Authorpbspree Join us in celebrating GROUCHO The Grouchy Grounhog. Written by @lydialukidis.bsky.social and illustrated by #TaraHannon! Way to go-kids are going to love this book!
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorAnother beautiful book by author @jyotigopal.bsky.social hits the shelves today! Illustrated by #DishkaaPawaskar. in the Mangroves is an enchanting and multilayered picture book about the interconnected animals of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. Congratulations!
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorThis fabulous book is out in the world! Grab yourself a copy. Congratulations @marziehabbas.bsky.social on your latest book! @PBspree #middlegrade #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
- Spotted this handsome boy today
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorCongratulations to @jstremer.bsky.social and @marziehabbas.bsky.social for inclusion on this list of great picture books! @slj.com #picturebooks
- I spy WONDERFULLY WILD (next to The Wild Robot 🤩). Pinch me!
- Attention SCBWI members! Michael Garland and I are thrilled that our book FIRE ESCAPE: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires is a finalist for the #scbwi Crystal Kite Award, Midwest Division. Final voting is now open until July 19th and we'd love your support ❤️
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorFAVE FOUR If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com. @chanastiefel.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @gordywright.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitbookstack #kidlitrecommendation
- Awesome way to save on preorders and support indie bookstores!
- Author extraordinaire @jstremer.bsky.social next book is coming soon. Preorder today!
- Lovely review. Thanks @thehornbook.bsky.social ♥️ 😊
- #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN by @jstremer.bsky.social + @gordywright.bsky.social (Holiday): "The expressive + suspenseful text + evocative illus give readers a clear picture of the discovery + correction of one historical threat to wildlife" www.hbook.com/story/review...
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit Author📚👍 A book to inspire community, re-greening, and hope. jilannehoffmann.com/2025/06/06/w... #kidlit #picturebooks @jstremer.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorI love the new picture book by @steamteambooks.bsky.social member @jstremer.bsky.social. I want to live in this caring community where nature is celebrated and shared! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wonder...
- Reposted by Jessica Stremer Kidlit AuthorIn a rapidly changing world, it's more important than ever to inspire our children with the power of knowledge. Try this! #LitLinks: How to use #nonfiction to help students explore cause and effect 👉 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12752 @JStremer.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky
- Refilled my creative well this weekend.
