Janet Sumner Johnson
@janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social
PB & MG Author.
Latest Books:
The Winterton Deception: Fault Lines (P+I, Nov. '24)
Not My Circus (Capstone, Jan. '24)
Agent: Lauren Galit at LKG Agency
Latest Books:
The Winterton Deception: Fault Lines (P+I, Nov. '24)
Not My Circus (Capstone, Jan. '24)
Agent: Lauren Galit at LKG Agency
Some amazing northern lights tonight. So of course we couldn’t help but do some fun poses.
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Some amazing northern lights tonight. So of course we couldn’t help but do some fun poses.
What a great opportunity! Alison gives thoughtful and encouraging critiques. If you’re wanting a professional eye on your work, this is it!
Please join the Picture Book circle with us! But hurry! Registration closes on November 10 to give participants time to read one another's work in advance.
Let me know if I can answer any questions!
Let me know if I can answer any questions!
Looking for some feedback on your picture book? Join @writersloftma.bsky.social and me for a Picture Book Circle on November 20 at 7! Registration information in the link below!
www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What a great opportunity! Alison gives thoughtful and encouraging critiques. If you’re wanting a professional eye on your work, this is it!
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Authors & illustrators! LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 4th - want to Zoom into schools for read-alouds on that day? Here's the sign-up form: forms.gle/eN4FwA9HB4Fb...
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World Read Aloud Day 2026 - Call for Author & Illustrator Volunteers
Please fill out this form if you're a traditionally published author or illustrator who would like to volunteer to Zoom with classes to celebrate LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Authors & illustrators! LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 4th - want to Zoom into schools for read-alouds on that day? Here's the sign-up form: forms.gle/eN4FwA9HB4Fb...
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
Such a thrill to see FINAL WORD on this list! ❤️
Love seeing @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social's THE WINTERTON DECEPTION: FINAL WORD in Raising Arizona Kids! www.raisingarizonakids.com/2025/09/sleu...
Sleuth-Worthy Stories - Raising Arizona Kids Magazine
From classic detective stories to fun mysteries with quirky characters, Maricopa County Library District has rounded up some great mystery reads for all ages! Ready to uncover your next favorite myste...
www.raisingarizonakids.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Such a thrill to see FINAL WORD on this list! ❤️
Have you heard of the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge? It's a humor writing contest hosted by #KrisDeCaro, @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social, @juliehauswirth.bsky.social, & @brilawyer.bsky.social.
Submissions are open Sept. 14-16th, and you can win great prizes (like my book)! (Details at AprilBerryBooks.com)
Submissions are open Sept. 14-16th, and you can win great prizes (like my book)! (Details at AprilBerryBooks.com)
September 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Have you heard of the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge? It's a humor writing contest hosted by #KrisDeCaro, @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social, @juliehauswirth.bsky.social, & @brilawyer.bsky.social.
Submissions are open Sept. 14-16th, and you can win great prizes (like my book)! (Details at AprilBerryBooks.com)
Submissions are open Sept. 14-16th, and you can win great prizes (like my book)! (Details at AprilBerryBooks.com)
While traveling, I chatted with a stranger, & when she found out I was an author, she asked THE question: Would I know any of your books?
Friends, I showed her my covers, & she actually DID KNOW (& thankfully loved) one of them! BRAVER THAN BRAVE. Amazing! Checking it off my author bucket list! 😂😁
Friends, I showed her my covers, & she actually DID KNOW (& thankfully loved) one of them! BRAVER THAN BRAVE. Amazing! Checking it off my author bucket list! 😂😁
July 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
While traveling, I chatted with a stranger, & when she found out I was an author, she asked THE question: Would I know any of your books?
Friends, I showed her my covers, & she actually DID KNOW (& thankfully loved) one of them! BRAVER THAN BRAVE. Amazing! Checking it off my author bucket list! 😂😁
Friends, I showed her my covers, & she actually DID KNOW (& thankfully loved) one of them! BRAVER THAN BRAVE. Amazing! Checking it off my author bucket list! 😂😁
So excited for this book!!
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book KISSES ARE INVISIBLE by @deeromito.bsky.social & illustrated by @jenheartstudio.bsky.social (Tilbury Press) out June 17.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
June 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
So excited for this book!!
The first Salt Lake City protest at U of U. Had a great turnout. Peaceful camaraderie, united in our anger and frustrations. So glad I could be there!
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The first Salt Lake City protest at U of U. Had a great turnout. Peaceful camaraderie, united in our anger and frustrations. So glad I could be there!
A 3-part story in pictures:
May 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A 3-part story in pictures:
Hey!! That’s me! 😍
My first chapter book is coming Fall 2026! 😁
My first chapter book is coming Fall 2026! 😁
April 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Hey!! That’s me! 😍
My first chapter book is coming Fall 2026! 😁
My first chapter book is coming Fall 2026! 😁
Such an honor to be part of the Troybery blitz today! ❤️
"Never let yourself be the thing that stands in your way." Many thanks to @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social for joining our our 4th Annual Troybery Author Blitz and sharing your advice on becoming a writer, the story behind FINAL WORD, & reminding us to be courageous.
#Troybery2025
#MISchoolLibrary
#Troybery2025
#MISchoolLibrary
April 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Such an honor to be part of the Troybery blitz today! ❤️
Did you know that a world famous art heist was part of the inspiration for The Winterton Deception 2: FAULT LINES?
I talk about it with @deborahkalb.bsky.social on her blog. Check it out!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi...
I talk about it with @deborahkalb.bsky.social on her blog. Check it out!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi...
Q&A with Janet Sumner Johnson
Photo by Anchor + Spire Photography Janet Sumner Johnson is the author of the new middle grade novel Fault Lines , ...
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March 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Did you know that a world famous art heist was part of the inspiration for The Winterton Deception 2: FAULT LINES?
I talk about it with @deborahkalb.bsky.social on her blog. Check it out!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi...
I talk about it with @deborahkalb.bsky.social on her blog. Check it out!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/q-wi...
Alison is an amazing editor! If you are on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret it!
Kidlit friends! Are you looking for a professional eye to help take your project to the next stage, help with your query letter, or maybe just a coach?
I have openings for the spring and summer! Find my services here, and feel free to reach out with questions: www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
I have openings for the spring and summer! Find my services here, and feel free to reach out with questions: www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
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March 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Alison is an amazing editor! If you are on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret it!
It has been a stressful weekend of news, and posting has been last on my mind. But we need to hear and celebrate the good, so . . . excited to learn FINAL WORD is up for the 2025-26 SC Book Awards! It’s an honor to be among so many amazing books. Thank you South Carolina!
February 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It has been a stressful weekend of news, and posting has been last on my mind. But we need to hear and celebrate the good, so . . . excited to learn FINAL WORD is up for the 2025-26 SC Book Awards! It’s an honor to be among so many amazing books. Thank you South Carolina!
I loved chatting with Karen Reeder on the BookHuddle podcast.
All things Winterton Deception, from mystery, to kid appeal in books, to titles, themes, and my skill level in spelling! Check it out!
All things Winterton Deception, from mystery, to kid appeal in books, to titles, themes, and my skill level in spelling! Check it out!
Mystery and Other Elements Kids Love in Books - Author Interview Janet Sumner Johnson Book Huddle 59
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January 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I loved chatting with Karen Reeder on the BookHuddle podcast.
All things Winterton Deception, from mystery, to kid appeal in books, to titles, themes, and my skill level in spelling! Check it out!
All things Winterton Deception, from mystery, to kid appeal in books, to titles, themes, and my skill level in spelling! Check it out!
In 2023, I made the goal of putting myself out there more. In 2024, I lived out the results of that. I’m now entering 2025 EXHAUSTED, but grateful for all the new connections I’ve made.
But perhaps I can take things down a notch this coming year. 😂 😬🤪
How about you?
But perhaps I can take things down a notch this coming year. 😂 😬🤪
How about you?
January 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In 2023, I made the goal of putting myself out there more. In 2024, I lived out the results of that. I’m now entering 2025 EXHAUSTED, but grateful for all the new connections I’ve made.
But perhaps I can take things down a notch this coming year. 😂 😬🤪
How about you?
But perhaps I can take things down a notch this coming year. 😂 😬🤪
How about you?
What an amazing program! Thrilled that FINAL WORD is part of it this year. 🥰😁
Authors, we are excited to include your 2023 titles in our 25th Annual Troybery Award Program! @rickriordan.bsky.social @danavanderlugt.bsky.social @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social @kellyyang.bsky.social @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social @katherinemarsh.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social #Troybery2025
December 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
What an amazing program! Thrilled that FINAL WORD is part of it this year. 🥰😁
So excited that I’ll be presenting at StoryCon February 21-22– a writing conference for kids w/classes for educators and general admission for parents or anyone who’d like to attend.
Getting kids exciting about writing is the best!
#StoryCon2025 #WritersCommunity #AmWriting
Getting kids exciting about writing is the best!
#StoryCon2025 #WritersCommunity #AmWriting
December 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM
So excited that I’ll be presenting at StoryCon February 21-22– a writing conference for kids w/classes for educators and general admission for parents or anyone who’d like to attend.
Getting kids exciting about writing is the best!
#StoryCon2025 #WritersCommunity #AmWriting
Getting kids exciting about writing is the best!
#StoryCon2025 #WritersCommunity #AmWriting
Going to conferences with friends is the best! I loved capturing som e fun shots for @sylviaichen.bsky.social while she signed at Simon & Schuster’s booth! (Also, she is so fun, and her book is wonderful! Check it out! (TRICKY CHOPSTICKS).
Adored meeting you for the first time @thejumbles.bsky.social (we super missed you @kristiechoi.bsky.social!). And a huge thanks to @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social for helping to capture these pics and videos! 🫶🫶🫶
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Going to conferences with friends is the best! I loved capturing som e fun shots for @sylviaichen.bsky.social while she signed at Simon & Schuster’s booth! (Also, she is so fun, and her book is wonderful! Check it out! (TRICKY CHOPSTICKS).
Such a fun book launch last night!!
Packed house last night at King’s English Bookshop for the launch of FAULT LINES! Congratulations, @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social! I’m so excited to give these gorgeous signed copies of The Winterton Deception series to my kiddo! #kidlit #mg #booklaunch
November 16, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Such a fun book launch last night!!
So excited to be attending NCTE! I’ll be on two Kidlit panels:
1) Fri. PM w/ @carriefinison.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & #AndrewHackett
2) Sat. AM w/ @ernestocisneros.bsky.social @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social, @elisastoneleahy.bsky.social, & @buffalojenn.bsky.social
Hope to meet you!!
1) Fri. PM w/ @carriefinison.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & #AndrewHackett
2) Sat. AM w/ @ernestocisneros.bsky.social @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social, @elisastoneleahy.bsky.social, & @buffalojenn.bsky.social
Hope to meet you!!
November 15, 2024 at 12:50 AM
So excited to be attending NCTE! I’ll be on two Kidlit panels:
1) Fri. PM w/ @carriefinison.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & #AndrewHackett
2) Sat. AM w/ @ernestocisneros.bsky.social @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social, @elisastoneleahy.bsky.social, & @buffalojenn.bsky.social
Hope to meet you!!
1) Fri. PM w/ @carriefinison.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & #AndrewHackett
2) Sat. AM w/ @ernestocisneros.bsky.social @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social, @elisastoneleahy.bsky.social, & @buffalojenn.bsky.social
Hope to meet you!!
It’s cover reveal day for my upcoming middle grade!!
Head over to The Mixed-Up Files for a peak at The Winterton Deception2: FAULT LINES! (Art by Francisco Fonseca!)
Head over to The Mixed-Up Files for a peak at The Winterton Deception2: FAULT LINES! (Art by Francisco Fonseca!)
Cover Reveal!! The Winterton Deception 2: Fault Lines by Janet Sumner Johnson - From The Mixed Up Files
I am beyond excited to share the cover of one of my most anticipated books this year: The Winterton Deception 2: Fault Lines, by the wonderful writer (and my great friend), Janet Sumner Johnson.
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April 8, 2024 at 2:34 PM
It’s cover reveal day for my upcoming middle grade!!
Head over to The Mixed-Up Files for a peak at The Winterton Deception2: FAULT LINES! (Art by Francisco Fonseca!)
Head over to The Mixed-Up Files for a peak at The Winterton Deception2: FAULT LINES! (Art by Francisco Fonseca!)
What an amazing idea! Hey, authors with books coming out!! Check this out! (And be sure to read the full thread).
To help kidlit/YA creators who have books coming out in 2024 (incl. me!) & help with community-building, I'm creating an index of Monthly Book Launch Threads: debbieohi.link/Bluesky-Book...
So far: Mar - Apr - May - June - July - Aug
Boosts appreciated (incl. indiv creators) #EduSky #BookLaunches
So far: Mar - Apr - May - June - July - Aug
Boosts appreciated (incl. indiv creators) #EduSky #BookLaunches
March 8, 2024 at 9:50 PM
What an amazing idea! Hey, authors with books coming out!! Check this out! (And be sure to read the full thread).