Jane Whittingham

My God, he was a nurse, they murdered a nurse.

Hey, America? Could you...you know...do something? Like, those checks and balances we kept learning about in school, could you use some of those? That would be great. Thanks so much! Sincerely, Canada 🤦‍♀️

My grandmother's little brother died of diphtheria. It traumatized her for life. Imagine telling her that you could have vaccinated your child against that same terrible disease but chose not to because you read something on the internet. 🤦‍♀️

Oh my goodness, I've only ever seen them on TV, outfoxing coyotes! 😅

Close up photo of a yellow wildflower that looks like a paper lantern (exact type unknown).

My camera is full of little treasures my son insisted I take a photo of. 🥹 Trying to get anywhere with a child can be infuriating if you're on a tight schedule, but I know I'll miss his endless sense of wonder when he's grown too big to notice funny flowers.

My dad used to say we'd never to go to Disneyland if I kept leaving the lights on. 🤣

a blue and white penguin is holding pink hearts in its arms ALT: a blue and white penguin is holding pink hearts in its arms

True love is your partner sneaking out to buy the book you can't seem to find anywhere, then leaving it on your bedside table for you to find at bedtime. 🥹

Tickled to see one of my books in a lovely little used bookstore in a neighboring city. Lovely to think it was enjoyed by a family and will hopefully move on to a new home. 🥰

Ah yes, INDEPENDENCE Day Eve, where for many centuries people would shop at INDEPENDENT Bookstores in preparation for their big celebrations. What? You're saying that's not a thing? Huh, well, it's a thing if we make it a thing.

You are SUCH an inspiration, and your generosity to the writing community is so valued. As I say to my kiddo all the time, we can do hard things! ♥️

I'm so happy that #kidlitpostcard exists. Seeing so much creativity popping up all over my feed is just the balm my weary heart needs.

I need this book! Lol 😅🤣😂

Perhaps...penguins at space camp??? 😄

Oh hey, that's my new book 24 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS, on sale for 30% off on the Indigo website! 🎄🥳

24 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS is 30% off at Chapters/Indigo! 😱 If you're looking for a fun family activity in the lead up to Christmas this is a really good deal! 🎄

We've discovered Hot Wheels : Let's Race! on Netflix, and the kiddo is obsessed. I'm enjoying the diverse characters and positive messages, even if it is a glorified toy commercial. Also, always fun to see a redhead character in a TV show. 😄

AMAZING!! Congratulations!!! 🥳🥳🥳

We're recovering from the kiddo's minor surgery (thankful as always for our medical system, flawed as it is) and doing some (possibly haunted) crafts...Hope we're not accidentally summoning any dog demons...

I have a set that we brought back from Japan years ago, we use it all that time! Onigiri are great for school
lunches, so many flavour options. 😋

A picture of a bookshelf, with the spine of the picture book "A Good Day for Ducks" visible

Hey, look - that's MY (very long) name! Always a treat to pop into a school to talk up Summer Reading Club and spot one of my books on the shelf. 🥰

A picture of a library shelf, looking at the spines of the books, focusing on the Sparkle Pigs!

@stephcampisi.bsky.social look who I spotted at the library! Checked them both out. 🥳

The year we went, it rained the entry day and the race ended early on account of the weather. 🤣 Still an amazing experience, though, and a beautiful city!!

This is how I feel about laundry, too. 🤣

Also - it's easy to forget how beautiful this province is. It really is beautiful British Columbia, especially on a sunny summer's day!

The rainbow pride flag waves from a mast on a BC ferry boat, beneath the BC ferries flag

Happy Pride Month! So glad I live in a part of the world where rainbow flags are officially waved!

Limoncello Nuns would be an amazing band name.

I feel this on such a profound level. "Serious" books get the starred reviews and win the awards, but kids deserve to read for fun, just like anyone else. Don't turn up your nose at "silly" books, sometimes they're a life-line.

On the ferry to Victoria to meet some lovely booksellers and talk up my upcoming title with @harpercollins.bsky.social - can't wait to be back on the island, it's been too long! #kidscanlit

I think my child's hunger for Critter Club books has caused a spike in circ stats. 😉 A gentle reminder - kids can read whatever books they want, regardless of publisher marketing. Books have no gender. Books are for everyone.

I definitely live vicariously through my kiddo. 😁