Jo Knowles
@joknowles.bsky.social
Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
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Jo Knowles
@joknowles.bsky.social
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Enthusiasms: Kari Meutsch on “Someone’s Gonna End Up Crying” by Jo Knowles | Notion
Reading a really good children’s book as an adult is an absolute delight. I’ve had this conversation with quite a few of our customers lately, as we are all on the search for our next great read. Some...
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My local bookseller wrote this AMAZING review of Someone's Gonna End Up Crying. "Reading a really good children’s book as an adult is an absolute delight." YEAH! Let's tell EVERYONE. #mglit #kidlit 😍 bitter-meteoroid-729.notion.site/Enthusiasms-...
If this was all that existed on the internet for a while, I think that would be fine.
December 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If this was all that existed on the internet for a while, I think that would be fine.
An old sculpture of my husband’s in the snow 🥶
December 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
An old sculpture of my husband’s in the snow 🥶
Hello, #kidlit friends. If you've never attended a lecture with @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social , here is your chance! He is AMAZING. Seriously. You don't want to miss this. www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
R&S! Presents: Feelings Are Bound Up in Place: A Focus on Setting
In this hour-long lecture join author, teacher, and anthologist, Rob Costello, as he examines the role of setting in shaping our characters.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hello, #kidlit friends. If you've never attended a lecture with @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social , here is your chance! He is AMAZING. Seriously. You don't want to miss this. www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
Today I submitted a short story and a nonfiction essay to a couple of "places." It's so stressful and exciting and weird. This is adult fiction and nonfiction, completely new ground for me. The last time I was actively submitting stuff on my own we did it through... snail mail! Yeah, that long ago.
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today I submitted a short story and a nonfiction essay to a couple of "places." It's so stressful and exciting and weird. This is adult fiction and nonfiction, completely new ground for me. The last time I was actively submitting stuff on my own we did it through... snail mail! Yeah, that long ago.
I know there is a lot of need in seemingly endless places this year, but if you have a dollar or two, grab a square, share and help my league provide support to skaters and keep the lights on at our practice space? We provide a safe space for ALL athletes and we show up when our community needs us.
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I know there is a lot of need in seemingly endless places this year, but if you have a dollar or two, grab a square, share and help my league provide support to skaters and keep the lights on at our practice space? We provide a safe space for ALL athletes and we show up when our community needs us.
Lot’s of small acts add up to making a BIG difference. Here’s a terrific thread on how you can help your local shops.
We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Lot’s of small acts add up to making a BIG difference. Here’s a terrific thread on how you can help your local shops.
This can be an emotional day for a lot of reasons. If you see this, I’m grateful for our connection and here’s some love. ❤️❤️❤️
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This can be an emotional day for a lot of reasons. If you see this, I’m grateful for our connection and here’s some love. ❤️❤️❤️
Ohhhhhh
living in america is understanding why roosters wake up and scream
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Ohhhhhh
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Happy Thanksgiving! Have you discovered a kid who LOVES baking? Meet Ivy! Books make great gifts for the holidays--and any days! #kidlit
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Have you discovered a kid who LOVES baking? Meet Ivy! Books make great gifts for the holidays--and any days! #kidlit
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Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
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Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
The latest deeply troubling thing about Pete Hegseth.
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U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The latest deeply troubling thing about Pete Hegseth.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
No one will judge your leaf-strewn lawn anymore, I promise. But even if I'm wrong, as my 84-y-o mom would say, "If someone doesn't like it, that's their problem." 🍁
A reminder that gas-powered leafblowers are nightmare devices that are bad for you, bad for your lawn, and very bad for the environment. They fume and scream and kill the world all so you can messily and ineffectively move leaves around, leaves which are generally supposed to stay where they fell.
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
No one will judge your leaf-strewn lawn anymore, I promise. But even if I'm wrong, as my 84-y-o mom would say, "If someone doesn't like it, that's their problem." 🍁
Twin State Derby representing at the Upper Valley Haven’s Turkey Drive today! 733 meals!
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Twin State Derby representing at the Upper Valley Haven’s Turkey Drive today! 733 meals!
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Incredible to see our Dem leaders pass a resolution condemning socialism while our greatest socialist mayor hasn't even been sworn in and has already gotten the president to admit to being a fascist
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Incredible to see our Dem leaders pass a resolution condemning socialism while our greatest socialist mayor hasn't even been sworn in and has already gotten the president to admit to being a fascist
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When Jo’s not being helpful, she’s writing books — middle grade, young adult and picture. She also teaches in the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University.
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
When Jo’s not being helpful, she’s writing books — middle grade, young adult and picture. She also teaches in the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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When I asked @joknowles.bsky.social to put ONE CAN BE in a Vermont @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
When I asked @joknowles.bsky.social to put ONE CAN BE in a Vermont @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
Miiiiiike! I miss you. Wish I was going to NCTE! Have a great time!!
Hey it's @joknowles.bsky.social, HI JO!
I'm terribly fond of her, you know
I'm terribly fond of her, you know
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Miiiiiike! I miss you. Wish I was going to NCTE! Have a great time!!
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Republicans enacted the largest cut to health care access in U.S. history, stripping health care coverage from 15 million Americans to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. And by refusing to extend ACA subsidies, they're raising health insurance costs for 24 million more.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Republicans enacted the largest cut to health care access in U.S. history, stripping health care coverage from 15 million Americans to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. And by refusing to extend ACA subsidies, they're raising health insurance costs for 24 million more.
Same. I keep bringing it up as if I haven’t already b/c it _feels_ like no one is listening but I think the truth is no one knows how to properly respond, including myself. Maybe a collective scream is in order. I don’t know. This one felt different. More disturbing than his usual gross nicknames.
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Same. I keep bringing it up as if I haven’t already b/c it _feels_ like no one is listening but I think the truth is no one knows how to properly respond, including myself. Maybe a collective scream is in order. I don’t know. This one felt different. More disturbing than his usual gross nicknames.
Reflections on the residency I recently co-hosted. If you're looking for a residency designed a bit like an MFA low-residency (lectures, meeting with mentors, writing time), this is for you! :)
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open.substack.com/pub/revisean...
Reflections on the 2025 Residency
November 2025: Revision Reflections
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November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reflections on the residency I recently co-hosted. If you're looking for a residency designed a bit like an MFA low-residency (lectures, meeting with mentors, writing time), this is for you! :)
open.substack.com/pub/revisean...
open.substack.com/pub/revisean...