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Jerrold Connors
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JIM! makes it onto its first Best of 2025 list. Thank you, Chicago Public Library for this wonderful honor!

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November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
James Marshall birthday celebration TOMORROW (Friday, October 10th) on my YouTube channel. I'll post the link tomorrow morning when I go live. I hope you can make it!
October 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
What's that? You're running out of ways to transport your favorite James Marshall picture books? May I suggest this vintage Viola Swamp tote bag? 🖤🖤

Come to my Zoom party for a chance to win this rare bit of picture book merch! Register below 👇

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May 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Did I mention the prizes include a signed copy of James Marshall's Hansel and Gretel that features an ORIGINAL James Marshall sketch? 👀👀👀

Come to the party! Sign up here!!

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May 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Join me on Zoom 🌟MONDAY MAY 19th🌟 for a JIM! pre-order party! Win points by playing games, answering trivia questions, BUYING MY BOOK, or by simply just attending.

Trade in those points for prizes like original art & James Marshall-themed loot!

Register below! 👇

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May 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ranger in Time was a huge favorite in our house for a long time and we are Kate Messner fans for life! Congratulations to the both of you!
May 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
April 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
As we approach #IndependentBookstoreDay, a reminder...
April 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The bricks might be a soup you make for your neighbor, five bucks given to a person in need's Venmo, guerilla street art posted in your community, support for your libraries, or participation in the ongoing economic blackouts.

Metaphorical, multitudinous bricks, just waiting for you to huck 'em.
April 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
April 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Yeah, it's definitely a strange thing, giving yourself over fully to an artistic experience. And I don't know either how "the kids" handle it.

Myself, I was laughing very, very hard at the Elytra flight scene. But not so hard that I didn't pull out my phone take this picture to share afterward. 🤷‍♂️
April 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Say No to Nestlé #EconomicBlackout
March 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Say hello to the "Get Bent, Bezos" elephant.
March 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Monday comes on a Thursday this week! My copy of EVERY MONDAY MABEL by @jashar.bsky.social just arrived at my local indie.
March 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Quite the honor.
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The fine folk at Junior Library Guild have selected JIM! Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall as a Gold Standard title!! Thank you, JLG, your support and celebration of literacy (and Jim!) is greatly appreciated. 🎖️ #JamesMarshall #JamesMarshallBio @penguinkids.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I really liked that "Don't Buy Stuff" rabbit. So much that I wanted to draw her a buddy, the "Keep Not Buying Stuff" coyote.
March 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Alright, BlueSky. You're doing an author event where your audience will see you arrive. What vehicle are you rolling up in?
February 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
One more time for good measure.
January 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Wait, why is it not animated?
January 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Marjory and I linking to each other's blogs.
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What better way to celebrate a cover reveal than with... homework!!! YES! Take JERROLD'S @fuse8.bsky.social INTERVIEW QUIZ and become eligible for a 🖋️✨FREE SIGNED COPY✨🖋️ of my debut picture book, the long-awaited JAMES MARSHALL biography!!!

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January 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I asked people for their favorite words, wrote manifesting affirmations for each and then put them in this video which I'm now giving to you. Happy new year. ✨
December 31, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Happy James Marshall's birthday to all who celebrate! In honor of the day I'm posting Marshall discussions all week over on my blog. Today I'm talking about his crosshatching. Pictured: 3 attempts at Mother Hubbard's skirt, none of which made it into the book. ✒️✒️ ✒️ jerroldconnors.com/2023/10/10/j...
October 10, 2023 at 7:20 PM
What do donuts, Steve Martin, quokkas, and my ego have in common? I talk about it on my blog in this discussion about revisions.

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August 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM