American Desi, writer/teacher/mom/podcaster. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopalhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mj3zm27wlk2h🥰🥰🥰 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3zm27wlk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mimkpgctzc22HR 7661, a dangerous nationwide censorship bill that steals the freedom to read from kids and families & holds school funds hostage, is moving through the US Congress. Grab the script from the link below, and call your rep today! @authorsabb.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/callhr766103 Apr 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimkpgctzc22https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mihbceusb226Please help if you can! gofund.me/e00397680 [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihbceusb226https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mihb5pahp226Looking forward to this conversation! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihb5pahp226https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mifo6wy25k2pStood up for children and their freedom to read and lost her job. A hero [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifo6wy25k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mi55csrcts2vAt the Poughkeepsie Book Festival !!28 Mar 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi55csrcts2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mi3lfcxp2s2bCan’t wait! [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Mar 2026 02:25 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3lfcxp2s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mhrlcb4cnk2wMy book was targeted for "strongly" promoting "gender equality” and “following one’s dreams”. Oh no! If you want to rebel against the sad dream haters (and if you like children’s books about joy and love and dance)....24 Mar 2026 02:57 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrlcb4cnk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mhlbzhvhfc2bCan't wait to celebrate the sari at the New York Historical! @nyhistory.bsky.social. https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/sunday-story-time-a-visit-from-my-paatis-saris-author-jyoti-rajan-gopal?date=2026-04-26 @penguinschoollib.bsky.social21 Mar 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhlbzhvhfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mheieubl2k2oThis was a lovely surprise! My book OVER IN THE MANGROVES illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar and published by Scholastic is a 2026 Mathical Honor Book! I love that our book has been recognized for this - my teacher heart is so, so happy! Check out all the winning titles⭐18 Mar 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheieubl2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mh6poq4mc22fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/in-the-picture-with-cassandra-federman/id1823731979?i=1000755588521 Such fun to chat with @cassfederman.bsky.social. I love the snarky humor, madcap dialogue, and mix of humor and cool information that is a hallmark of her work. Take a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and don’t forget to share with friends and post a review ⭐️16 Mar 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6poq4mc22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mfg6dquo6k27Looking forward to this! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Feb 2026 03:16 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfg6dquo6k27https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mf7pprru5k23Episode 10 is out! https://linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal I talk with creative dynamo @joycewanbooks.bsky.social author illustrator of 30+ books! We talk about how it all began with greeting cards and so much more Check out her latest book LUCKY NEW YEAR COLORS.19 Feb 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7pprru5k23https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mely2nh5os2c😍😍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Feb 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mely2nh5os2c