JN Courtney
@jncourtneyauth.bsky.social
Children's Book Writer, explorer, loves nature, reading and special time with family and friends. Website: https://jncourtneypublications.com
I'm happy to share that my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" received a Five Star Review from Reader Views. See the review at: readerviews.com/reviews/?s=J...
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
October 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I'm happy to share that my book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" received a Five Star Review from Reader Views. See the review at: readerviews.com/reviews/?s=J...
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
#herorats #science #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #science #rat #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
I just enjoyed a talk by Shelby Van Pelt about her beginnings as a writer and the origin of different aspects of her book. She's very engaging and answers a wide variety of questions with ease. #kidlit #authors #ratswithbackpacks #herorats #childrensbookauthors
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Shelby Van Pelt
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September 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I just enjoyed a talk by Shelby Van Pelt about her beginnings as a writer and the origin of different aspects of her book. She's very engaging and answers a wide variety of questions with ease. #kidlit #authors #ratswithbackpacks #herorats #childrensbookauthors
shelbyvanpelt.com
shelbyvanpelt.com
Yes, there are. I appreciate your determination and perseverance.
It's all right. I know it takes several years usually for a story to make it from editor to bookstore. So they outpaced me! There are more stories in the world to be written. And I'm determined to find them. #KidLitChat
September 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Yes, there are. I appreciate your determination and perseverance.
It sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.
#KidLitChat There's a slim little writing craft book I've found really helpful as I work on developing Deep point of view. It's this one:
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jillelizabethnelson.com/book/rivet-y...
Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View
Visit the post for more.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.
I didn't know this. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Birds are quite amazing.
Sept. 6 is International Vulture Awareness Day! By consuming carcasses, #vultures prevent the spread of deadly diseases. Their bald heads, super-strong stomach acid, and ability to process pathogens--even anthrax--make them perfectly adapted for that essential role.
September 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I didn't know this. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Birds are quite amazing.
Congratulations Hanna. That's so exciting. Best wishes with you book. :)
If I tell you I’ve spent years reading these deal announcements, you might feel a hint of the excitement and overwhelming emotion I felt when I saw my debut listed on Publishers Marketplace this morning. I don’t think this feeling will ever get old.
#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit
#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit
September 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Congratulations Hanna. That's so exciting. Best wishes with you book. :)
Thanks for "liking" my post. Best wishes with your writing. Sorry about your finding out a similar story to yours is coming out this Fall. I'm glad though that you had another one to focus upon. That helps I'm sure with the disappointment over the other one. We put our hearts into our work. :)
#KidLitChat My revisions for current #MG #HF #NIV are picking up their pace. Which I love. I had a PB nearly prepped for sub, only to see another story with nearly the same premise is publishing this fall. So, I sent my agent another story I'd been developing on the side, and that's prepping for sub
TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Share what you want to (or can) about current projects, what you've been doing for the past three months, and what's next! #kidlitchat
September 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thanks for "liking" my post. Best wishes with your writing. Sorry about your finding out a similar story to yours is coming out this Fall. I'm glad though that you had another one to focus upon. That helps I'm sure with the disappointment over the other one. We put our hearts into our work. :)
I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies.
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
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#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
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September 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies.
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
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#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower
I enjoyed a two-night getaway at Stratford in Ontario, Canada. It's a fun place to explore, attend a play (I went to Anne of Green Gables) and taste some dark chocolate at Chocolate Barrs. Hope to return to see a play in the Patterson and Festival Theaters.
August 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I enjoyed a two-night getaway at Stratford in Ontario, Canada. It's a fun place to explore, attend a play (I went to Anne of Green Gables) and taste some dark chocolate at Chocolate Barrs. Hope to return to see a play in the Patterson and Festival Theaters.
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I spotted a dragonfly at the community garden today for the first time. We put a wildlife pond in earlier this year, so perhaps this is a result of that action. In any case were delighted - these insects eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day and they’re really really cool!
August 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I spotted a dragonfly at the community garden today for the first time. We put a wildlife pond in earlier this year, so perhaps this is a result of that action. In any case were delighted - these insects eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day and they’re really really cool!
Upcoming author events in upstate NY. Please join me if you're in the area. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #glasgow #science #rat
July 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Upcoming author events in upstate NY. Please join me if you're in the area. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #glasgow #science #rat
I enjoyed a breakfast picnic at the Erie Canal in Fairport with food from the local Farmer's Market - a great way to start my day. Here are a few pics from my walk afterwards along the canal. @nature.org @eriecanal.bsky.social @cnywaterways.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I enjoyed a breakfast picnic at the Erie Canal in Fairport with food from the local Farmer's Market - a great way to start my day. Here are a few pics from my walk afterwards along the canal. @nature.org @eriecanal.bsky.social @cnywaterways.bsky.social
Excited about an event this Saturday. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #pittsfordlibrary #pittsfordny #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #liftbridge #glasgow #science #rat
July 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Congratulations - that's inspiring news!
🎉 What a term! We received 33 STEM Nation Award submissions with 104 elements to validate ⭐
Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!
🔗More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde
For updates, inspiration & more ➡️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)
Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!
🔗More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde
For updates, inspiration & more ➡️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)
July 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Congratulations - that's inspiring news!
Awesome image. Thanks for sharing.
July 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Awesome image. Thanks for sharing.
I love the bear with his Mum. Thanks for sharing.
⭐️Summer Sale 25% off!⭐️
For a limited period only I am offering a special deal on a selection of original artwork, lots to choose from.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...
#NatureArtwork #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
For a limited period only I am offering a special deal on a selection of original artwork, lots to choose from.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...
#NatureArtwork #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
July 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I love the bear with his Mum. Thanks for sharing.
Join me as I share my new book. Be inspired by intelligent rats who save people's lives and the Scottish girl, whose love of animals, led her to training them in Tanzania. calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14739985
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Join me as I share my new book. Be inspired by intelligent rats who save people's lives and the Scottish girl, whose love of animals, led her to training them in Tanzania. calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14739985
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social
Sweet image. Thanks for sharing.
This little guy was added to my shop this week. A small original artwork, perfect for a nursery or a child's bedroom.
theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/4323...
#Rabbit #bunny #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/4323...
#Rabbit #bunny #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
June 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Sweet image. Thanks for sharing.
Summer concerts are beginning. I went to the Fairport Gazebo for the Brockport Big Band. They were great! Unfortunately, with storms earlier in the day and a cloudy sky overhead, it wasn't as busy as most concerts are. #music #summerconcerts #brockportbigband #fairportpubliclibrary #eriecanal
June 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Summer concerts are beginning. I went to the Fairport Gazebo for the Brockport Big Band. They were great! Unfortunately, with storms earlier in the day and a cloudy sky overhead, it wasn't as busy as most concerts are. #music #summerconcerts #brockportbigband #fairportpubliclibrary #eriecanal
Please join me for my upcoming author event based on writing "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." #herorats #science #positive #inspiringstories #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #scotland #tanzania #science #rat #excitingbooks #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
June 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Please join me for my upcoming author event based on writing "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." #herorats #science #positive #inspiringstories #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #scotland #tanzania #science #rat #excitingbooks #stem #stemeducationforkids💡
It's been an exciting past three months. My new book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" was launched. It's my third book and has been well received. It's been amazing to see the community response from libraries, bookstores and schools. I'm very grateful for the support.
June 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
It's been an exciting past three months. My new book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" was launched. It's my third book and has been well received. It's been amazing to see the community response from libraries, bookstores and schools. I'm very grateful for the support.
Oops, my Erie Canal website is not posting. Please try this one instead:
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Erie Canal Bicentennial | Events & Festivals
2025 marks the Erie Canal Bicentennial and New York is celebrating this engineering marvel with a series of festivals, concerts, performances and historic talks.
www.iloveny.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Oops, my Erie Canal website is not posting. Please try this one instead:
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The Erie Canal is celebrating its birthday www.iloveny.com/erie-canal-b...
It's a beautiful place to walk, enjoyed by children and adults, people fishing, bikers (tandem, single and groups)..
@nature.com @eriecanal.bsky.social @waterways-project.bsky.social @cityofrochester.bsky.social
It's a beautiful place to walk, enjoyed by children and adults, people fishing, bikers (tandem, single and groups)..
@nature.com @eriecanal.bsky.social @waterways-project.bsky.social @cityofrochester.bsky.social
www.iloveny.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Erie Canal is celebrating its birthday www.iloveny.com/erie-canal-b...
It's a beautiful place to walk, enjoyed by children and adults, people fishing, bikers (tandem, single and groups)..
@nature.com @eriecanal.bsky.social @waterways-project.bsky.social @cityofrochester.bsky.social
It's a beautiful place to walk, enjoyed by children and adults, people fishing, bikers (tandem, single and groups)..
@nature.com @eriecanal.bsky.social @waterways-project.bsky.social @cityofrochester.bsky.social
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My son named her Larry Bird
May 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
My son named her Larry Bird
Sounds like fun! I'd like to share with two writers' groups the "Happy Birthday PB Party. What is the zoom link?
Thank you. J. N. Courtney. Author of "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO."
@rescuerat.bsky.social
@herorats.bsky.social
@stemeducationworks.bsky.social
Thank you. J. N. Courtney. Author of "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO."
@rescuerat.bsky.social
@herorats.bsky.social
@stemeducationworks.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sounds like fun! I'd like to share with two writers' groups the "Happy Birthday PB Party. What is the zoom link?
Thank you. J. N. Courtney. Author of "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO."
@rescuerat.bsky.social
@herorats.bsky.social
@stemeducationworks.bsky.social
Thank you. J. N. Courtney. Author of "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO."
@rescuerat.bsky.social
@herorats.bsky.social
@stemeducationworks.bsky.social