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Jessie Atkin

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Jessie Atkin writes fiction, essays, and plays. Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, The Writing Disorder, Daily Science Fiction, Space and Time Magazine, and elsewhere. Her full-length play, "Generation Pan," was published by Pioneer Drama. She can be found online at jessieatkin.com ...more

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Over the weekend, I received one of the best packages of my life. The author copies of my DEBUT board book, “Oodles of Noodles,” arrived. It’s one thing to see your work laid out on a screen; it is a different thing entirely to hold it in your hand. The heft, the feel of the pages, the quality of the thing. As one of my best friends said when I sent her a picture of the box, “you thought this up i

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Published on June 29, 2026 12:55
Average rating: 4.17 · 96 ratings · 27 reviews · 6 distinct worksSimilar authors
We Are Savages

3.87 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Oodles of Noodles (A Counti...

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Generation Pan

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Oodles of Noodles by Jessie Atkin
"My two year old absolutely loves this book! It’s now her first pick off the shelf and she insists on reading it again and again.

The whimsical rhythm of the words and playful rhymes make it one of those books that parents truly love reading out loud " Read more of this review »
Oodles of Noodles by Jessie Atkin
"Review of advance copy received from Author

A charming counting board book full of lively tempo and a fun beat. This is a true entertaining read-out-loud experience with your child.
Showcasing different types of animals and food items that don't alway" Read more of this review »
Oodles of Noodles by Jessie Atkin
"Fun and funny rhyme are the vehicle that make this counting book a laugh-out loud read. Enjoy!"
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
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Purim Baskets by Nancy Churnin
Purim Baskets
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A rhyming romp through a particular Purim pastime embraces the best holiday treats and the animals young kiddos will love. The story embraces everyone’s individuality and how, on Purim, we can celebrate what each of us enjoys as a treat, on holidays ...more
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Mrs. Claus's Noodle Kugel by Janie Emaus
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A great interfaith story for the holiday season. This mash-up of faiths and family recipes is as joyous and active as the holidays themselves can often be. A place where any family can find fun and humor.
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“You go to bed angry or sad enough, you can wake up just about anywhere”
Jessie Atkin

“It seemed in life, whenever you were wanted, it was for some discussion or explanation. Silence was just something to be filled.”
Jessie Atkin

“Fireflies ... They’ll follow you wherever you like, as long as you’re polite to ’em. ”
Jessie Atkin

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
Marilyn Monroe

“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn't happen much, though.”
J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”
Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

“Slow people are just paying close attention.”
Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

“You go to bed angry or sad enough, you can wake up just about anywhere”
Jessie Atkin

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