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Posts by Travis Jonker

February 6, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Sydney Taylor Blog Tour: THE TOWER OF LIFE by Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal

An interview with recent Sydney Taylor Award winners Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal. #STBA #JewishBooksAreDiverseBooks

February 3, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Surprise! Announcing CABOOSE

Ruth Chan and I have a new book coming . . .

February 3, 2023 by Travis Jonker

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Marla Frazee stops by to talk about IN EVERY LIFE.

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After the Caldecott winners are announced, share your thoughts here!

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One Star Review, Guess Who? (#181)

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Dasher is back, and today we'll have a first look at the cover.

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