Travis Jonker

Posts by Travis Jonker

November 10, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Recommended: The ‘Books We Read This Year’ Board

I've always wanted to make a "books we read" board, so I did.

November 9, 2026 by Travis Jonker

And the 2026 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . .

Announcing the winners of the 2026 Undies Case Cover Awards!

November 6, 2026 by Travis Jonker

One Star Review, Guess Who? (#238)

Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads? Any book about eating children, even if it’s a joke, is disgusting. No thank you. Click here for the answer. Why do I share these? Click here. Join 2600+ librarians subscribed to my newsletter on Substack Previously . . . One Star […]

Are You Thinking About March Book Madness 2027 Yet?

November 5, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Book lists for the long-running bracket style competition have been released

Our 2027 Mock Caldecott Program

November 3, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Here's the rundown of how we're Mock Caldecotting this year.

Rebecca Lee Kunz and Cátia Chien: A Caldecott Conversation

November 2, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Today we have something special. Our past two Caldecott Medal winners, Rebecca Lee Kunz (Chooch Helped) and Cátia Chien (Fireworks) interviewing each other about their lives, work, and how the most prestigious award in picture books has changed their lives. Over the last couple months, Kunz and Chien traded questions and responses. Here is their […]