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March 15, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Giveaway: THIS IS A STORY by John Schu and Lauren Castillo

This Is a Story, written by pals John Schu and illustrated by Lauren Castillo, was published yesterday. It’s a beautiful, beautiful book. Today, I’m giving away three copies. Enter before 11:59pm ET TODAY to be eligible. Click here to enter the THIS IS A STORY giveaway

September 14, 2021 by Travis Jonker

Giveaway: CIRCLE UNDER BERRY by Carter Higgins

I'm giving away three copies of CIRCLE UNDER BERRY by Carter Higgins.

May 11, 2021 by Travis Jonker

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I chat with author/illustrator Shelley Johannes about her first picture book, MORE THAN SUNNY.

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