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Joy Nelkin Wieder

@jnwieder.bsky.social

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Author/illustrator of children's books; author of THE PASSOVER MOUSE (Doubleday 01.28.20); SCBWI; rep'd by Stephen Fraser at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · Mar 12

COVER REVEAL for my upcoming book: THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES Please like, comment, and tag someone in your comment for a chance to win a signed copy when the book launches on Oct. 7, 2025! Pre-orders available now on Amazon. Winner will be announced on 3/26/25!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for celebrating the book birthday and giveaway for THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES!

Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 2d

It's a very Happy Book Birthday to THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES Neland illustrated by @Joy Joy Wieder Kar Ben Books $giveaway viviankirkfield.com/2025/10/14/h...

Happy Book Birthday: THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES Plus Giveaway

Hello dear friends! It’s time to sing another Happy Birthday to a book by a long-time kid lit friend, Joy Wieder. What an adorable cover!!! And what a beautiful book. Here’s a little bi…

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

thank you, Vivian for celebrating with me!

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

Check out this book Q&A with @deborahkalb.bsky.social - and please enter the giveaway for a signed copy of the book (link included in Deborah's blog post)

Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 1d

Q&A with Joy Nelkin Wieder about her new children's picture book, THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES.
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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

thank you friends!

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks, Sarah! Couldn't have done it without our crit groups!!

Sarah S. Brannen @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social · 2d

It's always such a warm feeling when a book you've watched develop from early sketches finally hits the shelves. Happy #bookbirthday to @jnwieder.bsky.social 's THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES!

A mouse wearing a red bow tie samples a latke, in front of some gelt and a dreidel.

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8h

Love it!

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 2d

Come see Joy and Josh as we read our holiday themed books featuring food! This Saturday, Oct. 18 at Belmont Books at 11am!!!

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 3d

This Saturday morning at Belmont Books, @jnwieder.bsky.social and I will be reading our newest books all about the holidays! #ItsNeverTooSoonToGetHolidayGifts⁠
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#kidlit #storytime #bookstagram

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 2d

Happy book birthday to my debut picture book as both author and illustrator! 🎉🥳🎉

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 2d

We are so excited to celebrate the book birthday of THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! Congratulations to @jnwieder.bsky.social Joy is celebrating with a #giveaway until Oct 26 for two lucky winners to receive a signed copy of the book. gleam.io/MbBk5/the-mo... #bookbirthday

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 2d

thank you friends! It's an exciting day 🎉🥳

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 3d

@deborahkalb.bsky.social @viviankirkfield.bsky.social

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 3d

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME! Two lucky winners will receive a signed copy of THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! You can enter NOW until Oct. 26. Good luck! gleam.io/MbBk5/the-mo... #giveaway #giveawaycontest #kidlit #hanukkahgift #hanukkah @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

The Mouse Who Loved Latkes Giveaway

Two lucky winners will receive a signed copy of The Mouse Who Loved Latkes!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 4d

@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @belmontbooks.bsky.social @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 4d

Come see me and Josh Funk at a fun holiday-themed story time at Belmont Books at 11 am on Oct. 18!

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Looking ahead to next weekend, @jnwieder.bsky.social and I will be having a Food-themed *and* Holiday-themed double storytime at @belmontbooks.bsky.social! Join us at 11am on Saturday, 10/18 for a late breakfast at Blackbear Cafe and some #picturebooks!

#kidlit #authorlife #booksky #holidays

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 4d

#kidlit #authorlife #bookstagram #storytime #picturebook #hanukkah #hanukkahgifts @kar_benpublishing @kidlitcollective @joshfunkbooks @tentreesbooks @brooklinebooksmith @jewishbookcouncil

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 4d

Come to one of my book tour events! Next one up: Story Hour with Josh Funk @belmontbooks on Oct. 18. Hope to see you there!
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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 11d

Shout out to all the teachers on World Teachers Day from all my friends @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 12d

It's World Animal Day! Congratulations to all my buddies @kidlitcollective.bsky.social for all their wonderful books featuring all kinds of animals!

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 12d

Yes, I have them all listed on my website: jnwieder.com/books/the-mo...

The Mouse Who Loved Latkes - Joy Nelkin Wieders Portfolio

When the Katz family moves in, C.J. Mouse is scared. But a delicious aroma lures C.J. out of his hiding hole. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, “Hello.” C.J. wa...

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jan 28

We're new here so please give a follow! We are a group of kid lit authors and illustrators who have been together since 2018 supporting each other and others in the kid lit community.

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 15d

We had a lovely launch day at Oktoberfest. Thanks to @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social for providing all the books!

mlapointemalchik.bsky.social @mlapointemalchik.bsky.social · 19d

Joyful time at Oktoberfest today! Congratulations @jnwieder.bsky.social ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, Marty! It was so nice to see a few familiar faces!

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 28d

@kar_benpublishing @kidlitcollective.bsky.social @shalom.writers #hanukkah #hanukkahgift #bookreviews #picturebook #holidaybook @sljournal @kirkus_reviews @publisherswkly.bsky.social

Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 28d

You can read the complete review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES | Kirkus Reviews

When a family of Jewish cats move into a new apartment, the rodent who inhabits its walls withdraws to his mouse hole.

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 28d

THE REVIEWS ARE IN for THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! "Wieder’s lively text captures C.J.’s hopes and fears, accompanied by expressive illustrations that use varied perspectives to good effect. Kindness abounds in this holiday tale of unexpected friendship." Kirkus Reviews

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm so excited that this book is now available! Happy Book Birthday to my board book, HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A First Counting Book illustrated by Aura Lewis

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 16

Happy #bookbirthday to HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A FIRST COUNTING BOOK by @jnwieder.bsky.social & Aura Lewis! We are so excited this beautiful board book is out in the world! Congratulations, Joy and Aura! 📕🎂🥳 #kidlit #booksky