Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
@jennbertman.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com
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In my latest newsletter, I share an update on my writing prompts, my next book, and a whole lot more. Plus I’m giving away a copy of my favorite book that I read over the summer! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
September 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In my latest newsletter, I share an update on my writing prompts, my next book, and a whole lot more. Plus I’m giving away a copy of my favorite book that I read over the summer! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Check out this treasure I found at my library—it’s the new picture book GO, BABY, GO! written by Tara Dairman and illustrated by Olivia Amoah. It’s adorable! #kidlit #picturebooks 📚👍
August 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Check out this treasure I found at my library—it’s the new picture book GO, BABY, GO! written by Tara Dairman and illustrated by Olivia Amoah. It’s adorable! #kidlit #picturebooks 📚👍
500 book plates signed and stamped with a lobster for Once Upon a Book Club Box! Sisterhood of Sleuths is their tween pick for September! These book boxes look so fun—along with the book, there are gifts you open as you read the story. I would have loved this when I was a kid! #kidlit 📚🧡
August 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
500 book plates signed and stamped with a lobster for Once Upon a Book Club Box! Sisterhood of Sleuths is their tween pick for September! These book boxes look so fun—along with the book, there are gifts you open as you read the story. I would have loved this when I was a kid! #kidlit 📚🧡
Left copies of two of my books in a cute Little Free Library in Boulder last night. Loved the quote on the box: What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
July 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Left copies of two of my books in a cute Little Free Library in Boulder last night. Loved the quote on the box: What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
Yesterday I did a story time reading of my picture book, A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam, at the local children’s museum and it was so much fun! The kids were excited to spot some of the many hearts Holly worked into the art, we talked about kindness, and we made turtles. #kidlit
June 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Yesterday I did a story time reading of my picture book, A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam, at the local children’s museum and it was so much fun! The kids were excited to spot some of the many hearts Holly worked into the art, we talked about kindness, and we made turtles. #kidlit
For anyone in the Lafayette, CO, area, I’ll be doing a storytime reading of A GOOD DEED CAN GROW tomorrow at the WOW! Children’s Museum at 11:00, as part of an @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social collaboration. The museum is a great place for littles and I’d love to see you there!
June 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For anyone in the Lafayette, CO, area, I’ll be doing a storytime reading of A GOOD DEED CAN GROW tomorrow at the WOW! Children’s Museum at 11:00, as part of an @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social collaboration. The museum is a great place for littles and I’d love to see you there!
I'm bring back the Middle Grade Summer Reading Bingo game I organized last summer, and I hope you'll join me!
You can find more info in my latest newsletter on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-....
#KidLit #MGLit #BookSky
You can find more info in my latest newsletter on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-....
#KidLit #MGLit #BookSky
May 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I'm bring back the Middle Grade Summer Reading Bingo game I organized last summer, and I hope you'll join me!
You can find more info in my latest newsletter on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-....
#KidLit #MGLit #BookSky
You can find more info in my latest newsletter on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-....
#KidLit #MGLit #BookSky
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May 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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A little reminder I keep on my desk for those days when reaching a goal feels hard. Always helps me recommit and keep going. (Or “lock in” as my teen would say.)
May 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A little reminder I keep on my desk for those days when reaching a goal feels hard. Always helps me recommit and keep going. (Or “lock in” as my teen would say.)
Sat down to write this morning. This is how that’s going.
May 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Sat down to write this morning. This is how that’s going.
This week’s writing prompt is inspired by Holly Hatam’s art in our picture book A GOOD DEED CAN GROW. I’m also sharing my response to writing prompt #11, taking inspiration from a field trip. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
April 3, 2025 at 3:32 AM
This week’s writing prompt is inspired by Holly Hatam’s art in our picture book A GOOD DEED CAN GROW. I’m also sharing my response to writing prompt #11, taking inspiration from a field trip. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Gus would like to know which one he should use for his author photo. (He hasn’t written a book yet—he thought he’d start with a headshot instead.)
March 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Gus would like to know which one he should use for his author photo. (He hasn’t written a book yet—he thought he’d start with a headshot instead.)
This week on Substack I’m writing about making decisions about story starter ideas, plus sharing my response to last week’s prompt and a new prompt for this week! I hope you’ll check it out. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
March 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This week on Substack I’m writing about making decisions about story starter ideas, plus sharing my response to last week’s prompt and a new prompt for this week! I hope you’ll check it out. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Over on Substack, I shared my response to last week's writing prompt + a new prompt for this week! If you've been in a creative rut or feeling uninspired, these prompts have been helping me and they might help you too.
substack.com/home/post/p-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #WritingPromptWednesday
substack.com/home/post/p-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #WritingPromptWednesday
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Over on Substack, I shared my response to last week's writing prompt + a new prompt for this week! If you've been in a creative rut or feeling uninspired, these prompts have been helping me and they might help you too.
substack.com/home/post/p-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #WritingPromptWednesday
substack.com/home/post/p-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #WritingPromptWednesday
February 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“If there’s a takeaway besides having fun with writing that I’m hoping to impart . . . it’s that our imaginations and our individual viewpoints and the way we see and experience the world are unique and worth exploring.” #kidlit
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February 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“If there’s a takeaway besides having fun with writing that I’m hoping to impart . . . it’s that our imaginations and our individual viewpoints and the way we see and experience the world are unique and worth exploring.” #kidlit
tinyurl.com/57nfc4bd
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This week’s writing prompt is about receiving a mystery letter. As I mull over what to write, I’m thinking about scenarios with conflict between two characters and how that might be communicated via letter. #WritingPromptWednesday #writingcommunity
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This week’s writing prompt is about receiving a mystery letter. As I mull over what to write, I’m thinking about scenarios with conflict between two characters and how that might be communicated via letter. #WritingPromptWednesday #writingcommunity
This week for #WritingPromptWednesday, I was curious to see if two writers would tackle a prompt in similar ways, so I invited Fleur Bradley to join me. Her story is a joy to read, and I found it fascinating to compare our approaches to the prompt. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
February 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This week for #WritingPromptWednesday, I was curious to see if two writers would tackle a prompt in similar ways, so I invited Fleur Bradley to join me. Her story is a joy to read, and I found it fascinating to compare our approaches to the prompt. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Exciting #bookmail today! THREE DAYS IN JUNE by Anne Tyler and WHAT FELL FROM THE SKY by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social. Now my dilemma is which to read first??? #booksky
February 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Exciting #bookmail today! THREE DAYS IN JUNE by Anne Tyler and WHAT FELL FROM THE SKY by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social. Now my dilemma is which to read first??? #booksky
What a pleasure to be on a panel talking “Beyond the Mean Girl Narrative” with Andrea Wang, Malia Maunakea, Jessica Speer, and Michelle Schaub at #CCIRA! @maliamaunakea.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit
February 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What a pleasure to be on a panel talking “Beyond the Mean Girl Narrative” with Andrea Wang, Malia Maunakea, Jessica Speer, and Michelle Schaub at #CCIRA! @maliamaunakea.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit
I’m participating in the Kidlit for Los Angeles auction to raise money for wildfire relief. I've donated a critique of the first 5 chapters of a MG novel. Bid before the auction closes on Friday! #kidlit www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I’m participating in the Kidlit for Los Angeles auction to raise money for wildfire relief. I've donated a critique of the first 5 chapters of a MG novel. Bid before the auction closes on Friday! #kidlit www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
I’m participating in #Storystorm this year! If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a month-long writing inspiration fest, founded by Tara Lazar. Registration is open until January 7, so it’s not too late to join! taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s...
January 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’m participating in #Storystorm this year! If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a month-long writing inspiration fest, founded by Tara Lazar. Registration is open until January 7, so it’s not too late to join! taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s...
This morning I visited a local school to deliver copies of Book Scavenger to the book group that will be reading it. So much fun! Meeting and chatting with young readers is definitely one of my favorite parts of being an author.
December 7, 2024 at 4:28 AM
This morning I visited a local school to deliver copies of Book Scavenger to the book group that will be reading it. So much fun! Meeting and chatting with young readers is definitely one of my favorite parts of being an author.
Sometimes revising looks like printing out pages, cutting up scenes, and taping them together in new ways. (1/6) #amrevising #amwriting #mgmystery #backtowonder #kidlit
November 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Sometimes revising looks like printing out pages, cutting up scenes, and taping them together in new ways. (1/6) #amrevising #amwriting #mgmystery #backtowonder #kidlit
Pretty view on my walk this morning.
November 18, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Pretty view on my walk this morning.