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Jashar AwanBook news and behind-the-scenes from author-illustrator Jashar Awan
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Making LOOPS
One hot summer’s day, I took my son to the playground. He ran off to play and I tried to get some work at a nearby picnic table. When I would look up to check on him, I kept seeing a kid running towards an empty shoe that sat in the middle...
WHERE I GREW—in stores now!
Where I Grew hits bookstores today! It’s my 8th book and the first where I’m author-only. This book is illustrated by the talented !
Where I Grew is the second manuscript I ever sold—it was written in 2019. At the time, the Trump administ...
LOOPS—in stores now!
Loops is in stores today! This book isn’t just about shoe tying—it’s about the importance of practice and allowing yourself to make mistakes and try again. There will be setbacks as you learn anything, but it’s all part of the process. As o...
EVERY MONDAY MABEL receives a Caldecott Honor!
After months of knocking on wood and crossing my fingers whenever anyone suggested Every Monday Mabel might up for a Caldecott, this happened:
Thank you to the ALA, the ALSC, and the Caldecott committee for honoring Every Monday Mabel!...
Best of 2025 round-up
End-of-the-year lists are rolling in and my library holds shelf is starting to buckle! I can’t get over how many great books flew under my radar, but I’m looking forward to catching up.
Speaking of 2025 lists, Every Monday Mabel has poppe...
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