Katelyn Aronson's Blog

Releasing June 10th, 2025 from Candlewick Press, the story of a merbaby washed ashore… This is my first picture book starring humans…and mermaids! A book with a very special place in my heart, dedicated to my mom. <3 Preorders will be rewarded with mermaid mail, so drop me a line and let me know if you have ordered in advance. Offer good until June 9th, 2025! Order link to all online retailers here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... Discovering a baby mermaid on the beach is a dream come true—until Cora realizes that her... Read More

On shelves October 29th is my cozy Clovis mystery, illustrated by Benji Williams and published by Page Street Kids. (And pssst! A 3rd Clovis story is coming one year from now–October 2025!) You can also order a copy at the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clov... With winter in full swing, Clovis’s shop has never been cozier, and Clovis never calmer. Holiday decor, mugs of Earl Grey tea, and batches of his granny’s caramel recipe put him in a cheery mood with not a flurry of his temper in sight.  Though his bullying... Read More

On shelves October 29th is my cozy Clovis mystery, illustrated by Benji Williams and published by Page Street Kids. (And pssst! A 3rd Clovis story is coming one year from now–October 2025!) You can also order a copy at the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clov... With winter in full swing, Clovis’s shop has never been cozier, and Clovis never calmer. Holiday decor, mugs of Earl Grey tea, and batches of his granny’s caramel recipe put him in a cheery mood with not a flurry of his temper in sight.  Though his bullying... Read More

My peanut butter & jelly origin story, illustrated by Sesame Street artist Sarah Rebar, will be out January 17th, 2023 from Penguin Random House! West Side Story meets a world of kitchen condiments in WHEN PB MET J: The Best Friendship Since Sliced Bread. Available just in time for Valentine’s Day, this is a story to share with your bestie, your sweetie, or your favorite kiddo. If you pre-order now at the link below (or anywhere else books are sold) please let me know (on Twitter or Instagram or Facebook)!... Read More

My peanut butter & jelly origin story, illustrated by Sesame Street artist Sarah Rebar, will be out January 17th, 2023 from Penguin Random House! West Side Story meets a world of kitchen condiments in WHEN PB MET J: The Best Friendship Since Sliced Bread. Available just in time for Valentine’s Day, this is a story to share with your bestie, your sweetie, or your favorite kiddo. If you pre-order now at the link below (or anywhere else books are sold) please let me know (on Twitter or Instagram or Facebook)!... Read More

POO-DUNIT? released from Candlewick Press in 2022, and just arrived in paperback March 4th, 2025! Link to all online retailers (paperback): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... Link to all online retailers (hardcover): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... PRAISE for POO-DUNIT: Aronson’s rhymed verses will be a treat to read aloud, assuming, that is, they can be heard over audience laughter. . . . should reduce any storytime group to pandemonium.—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Aronson’s story of a scatological stumper will elicit giggles. . . The quiz and the paean to poo at... Read More

All preorders for my books are eligible for a signed bookplate, postcard, and sticker. Just send your proof of purchase to katearonson (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you in advance for your support! Here’s a group buy link for all kinds of booksellers offering Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery, out from Candlewick on June 7th, 2022: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...

All preorders eligible for a signed bookplate, postcard, and sticker. Just send your proof of purchase to katearonson (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you for your support! Here’s a group buy link to all kinds of booksellers where you can preorder Poo-Dunit?! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or Palentine’s, Piglette and I are sending you lots of love this February 14th So here is a free printable valentine card made just for you by illustrator Eva Byrne. Download it & give it to someone you love (or like extremely well). xoxo

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or Palentine’s, Piglette and I are sending you lots of love this February 14th So here is a free printable valentine card made just for you by illustrator Eva Byrne. Download it & give it to someone you love (or like extremely well). xoxo