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Annual throwback to a different Unusual Chickens costume take from reader Sadie! (Click to see her grumpy lightning bolt!)

Here's my last art piece for #Drawtober2022: putting my three young witches together for their midnight comic reading sleepover! You can see all the art I did for this at curiosityjones.net/art-by-kelly-j… Happy Halloween, and thanks for following my art adventure! #DrawtoberCandlelitCoven

I love that visual art is expected to have a "sketch" stage. We know what that looks like. We know it isn't the final piece. But it took me years to realize that my writing goes through those same stages. My first rough draft is just as sketchy--and that's okay! It'll get better!

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for DON’T WANT TO BE YOUR MONSTER by @DekeMoulton! This paranormal middle grade novel about Jewish vampire brothers will be released on 8/1/23 by Tundra Books. Get a closer look & read an exclusive author’s note here: ow.ly/TAsl50LGzlx

As the year comes to a close we're celebrating the talented 2022 Washington State Book Award (WSBA) Finalists! The WSBAs are a partnership of The Washington Center for the Book (administered by WSL) and Seattle Public Library. Kelly Jones Seattle Public Schools

“For Black teens who shatter expectations and make their own realities…” Today is the day y’all! COOL. AWKWARD. BLACK. is here! It’s a gift to see a reflection of yourself on the page and realize the true power of your identity. Purchase here: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703246/c…

Feeling a little stabby this week? Or, just in the mood for a younger-YA historical fantasy novel with all the fashion and none of the kissing? Try Murder, Magic, and What We Wore! (cover art by the awesome Sarah Watts)

Do you know a young writer or reader with questions about what it's like to be a writer, or who wants tips on writing? Sign up for free my weekly Q&A and send me their questions! You can see past questions in my archive here: curiosityjones.net/for-young-writ…

Beaker would like you to know she does NOT like the rain. #BadHairDayChickenVersion #GoldenPolish #SeattleChickens

Come say hello at the Children's Literature Festival at Truman State University in Missouri this Friday! Bring your questions, or let me know in the comments what you'd like to learn about my work and my writing life! childrensliteraturefestival.truman.edu #TruKidLitFest

Come talk chickens with us! Tove's book is adult nonfiction, but this event will be appropriate for chicken-loving kids, too!

Can't wait to talk chickens with @TKDano in Lake Forest Park, WA Third Place Books tonight! Come say hello!

Beaker is cautiously intrigued by @TKDano's UNDER THE HENFLUENCE... No, I won't be bringing her to Third Place Books Lake Forest Park, WA for our conversation tonight, but come say hello anyway! thirdplacebooks.com/event/tove-dan… #SeattleChickens #BackyardChickens

Come say hello and celebrate @SarahKapit's wonderful new MG book SECOND CHANCE SUMMER with us!

Come celebrate the launch of @SarahKapit's wonderful middle grade summer read SECOND CHANCE SUMMER with us Brick + Mortar on Sat, May 27th at 2 pm! brickandmortarbooks.com/events/20230527

So glad to have this organized, resourceful group to help me use my author voice in support of the right to read! Links in my profile linktree if you're and author/illustrator who wants to sign the support letter and sign up too.