Andrea Koehle Jones's Blog

Huge thanks to Principal Kelly Pevie for sharing photos from Jakeman All Grades’ tree planting event in Gros Morne National Park—launched with a reading of The Wish Trees book! 🌱🌲 Supported by Parks Canada & The ChariTree Foundation.#OutdoorLearning #childrensbooks

🌊 A Mega Wave-size congratulations to THE OCEAN PROTECTORS, which just won Best Picture Book of 2025 from the American Writing Awards! A beautiful win for a book that helps kids love and protect our planet. 💚 Kids everywhere need more fun, engaging nature books — especially now.[contains quote post or other embedded content]

HAPPY #BookBirthday to This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book!Congratulations @briangehrlein.bsky.social, Jennifer Harney & @LittleBrownYR! Honoured join the Advanced Reader Team.Review: andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11/10/book...

CONGRATULATIONS & Happy #BookLaunch Day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book!I had a blast being part of the Advanced Reader Team. My #BookReview: https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11... @briangehrlein.bsky.social #kidlit #bookpublishing #parents #teachers #library

GROWING FUTURES: From Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia and the Yukon, The ChariTree Foundation is taking learning outdoors — empowering thousands of children through its Outdoor Classroom Program: charitree-foundation.org#OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #COP30

Tried to hibernate. Failed.THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK launches TOMORROW!Set three alarms just in case... This is no time to sleep!⏰⏰⏰Huge shoutout to my super-talented editor, @briangehrlein.bsky.social https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11... #pb #BookLaunch

Collaborating with a Canadian publisher 🇨🇦 to find a talented, nature-inspired #illustrator. 🌿Project: a high-energy pup & his grumpy bear pal for a children’s #picturebook.Portfolio links welcome below (no DMs) 🐾#kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book is pure joy! What starts as a cozy hibernation story bursts into a laugh-out-loud adventure—disco balls, jazz flutes, and a surprise ending that kids (and parents) will love. FULL REVIEW: https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/10...

✨ Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨This piece is from a project I’m currently working on.I am an author first—who also illustrates—and I’m seeking representation with that focus.My next children’s book is scheduled for release in Spring 2026, and I couldn’t be more excited!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🇨🇦I’m on the lookout for Canadian children’s picture book #illustrators inspired by nature who can bring to life an adorable, high-energy pup and his wonderfully cranky bear sidekick. 🐶🐻Send your link! (No DMs please)