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July 16, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Explore My Super-Secret Archive of Incredibly Illustrated Children’s Books

Giving away all my secrets . . .

July 15, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Celebrate The Endies with Me!

You know The Endies? The world’s best (and only) informal award for the best book endpapers? The one that Carter Higgins, Mel Schuit and I collaborate on? The Endies are heading to the Carle Museum, and you’re invited. On November 6th from 7:30-8:30 pm ET, I’ll be hosting a virtual program dedicated to the best […]

July 8, 2025 by Travis Jonker

The Last Book You Will Ever Read in 2025

Yesterday was for firsts, today is for lasts. As a person who has written a “Last” book, I always take note when I spot one. Nothing lasts forever, and these 2025 books know it.

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The Very First Book You Should Read in 2025

July 7, 2025 by Travis Jonker

If you haven’t read a book this year, why not start with one of these “First” books?

Instagramming ALA 2025 (Part II)

July 4, 2025 by Travis Jonker

We covered Friday and Saturday in Part I, today I’m sharing photos from Sunday. Starting things off, I talked with author Katie Kennedy about her nonfiction book (and first in a series) Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? about the Salem Witch Trials. It’s always fun to talk with nonfiction writers, and Katie was […]

Instagramming ALA 2025 (Part I)

July 3, 2025 by Travis Jonker

I’m back from the 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia and I have the pictures to prove it. First up, my packing situation: I call my packing style “Zero Options”. You know the boy scout motto “Be Prepared”? I’m kind of the opposite of that. I only pack one set of clothes for […]