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/3muotsguipc2w#kidlitpostcard the always generous @brianlarossa.com offering a review !!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muotsguipc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mundjzvclc2fHuzzah! So proud of @zandramims.bsky.social and her luminous talent! If you have not seen the interiors of our PB, run to get your copy. Each spread is a majestic ode to a wild, beautiful and important ecosystem. An Amazon Editor’s Pick & a ⭐️ review from @slj.com ! https://bookshop.org/p/books/arctic-adventure-a-tundra-tale-jyoti-rajan-gopal/30f629760a00e924?ean=9781250385444&bkshp-astro=t03 Sep 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mundjzvclc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mujtcdzjdc2t🥰 pre-orders available!!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujtcdzjdc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3muhkomnxy224COVER REVEAL! @vikingbooks.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhkomnxy224https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mu2z7pgmsc2rNext week. Cover reveal by @mrschureads.bsky.social ! Illustrated by Tara Anand, published by @vikingbooks.bsky.social The inspiring story of Mary Kom, a trailblazer who punched through every barrier to become a world champion #WomeninSports #worldathletes #boxingchampion #rolemodel27 Aug 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2z7pgmsc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mt3ettukuc2o@cateberryauthor.bsky.social @lauriewallmark.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Aug 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3ettukuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3msjvjougrk2eLove to see our book ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE on this list ❤️ @zandramims.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social08 Aug 2026 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjvjougrk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3msbb3kguxk2uEpisode 16 of In the Picture is out today with illustrator Tara Anand. Tara is delightful and I know you’ll have as much fun listening to our conversation as I had having it! Take a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (link in bio)! Post a review if you loved it or leaning something or both🙏04 Aug 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbb3kguxk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mq2qqnkm322aEpisode 15 of In the Picture is out today with author illustrator @meenalpatelstudio.bsky.social (link in bio) Share with friends and fellow kidlit creatives. Don’t forget to POST A REVIEW to feed the algorithm.🙏🥰 Also, go order her books for your home or library! They're 🤩.07 Jul 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2qqnkm322ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mojv2nzjzc2v@pbspree rockin’ it !!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Jun 2026 03:27 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojv2nzjzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mo7usvqoe226#mvp14 Jun 2026 03:56 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7usvqoe226https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mo7uphcqg226Job done , history made #letsgoknicks #NBAchamps14 Jun 2026 03:54 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7uphcqg226https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mnzqfuue7s2n OVER IN THE MANGROVES is in the 2026 Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year edition! To find out we not only made the list but were placed in the Ecology category is a double dose of wonderful! TY CBC for making our book a part of your 2026 canon. Go check out the entire list folks!11 Jun 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzqfuue7s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mnycz62rsc2fSPEECHLESS #letsgoknicks11 Jun 2026 03:49 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnycz62rsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mnrzy5esq22gEpisode 14 of In the Picture is out today with Art Director Holly Hoover of Eerdmans Books! @ebyrbooks.bsky.social Take a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (link in bio), share with friends and fellow kidlit creatives, and post a review if you enjoyed it or learned something or BOTH 🥰08 Jun 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrzy5esq22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mltvexvpjk2mDelighted that LOVE IS HERE WITH : A LULLABY OF BLESSINGS is included on Cobb County Public Library's amazing reading list ❤️. Check out all the books! https://cobbcountycourier.com/2026/05/cobb-public-library-posts-reading-list-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ @candlewickpress.bsky.social @nabihaiderali.bsky.social14 May 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltvexvpjk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mlon72737c22Episode 13 of In the Picture is out today with author illustrator @andenwilder.bsky.social Take a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and fellow kidlit creatives. Listen to how Kate DiCamillo changed the trajectory of her life! Link in bio!12 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlon72737c22https://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mlhdpx2jvc2c👇🏽 [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 May 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlhdpx2jvc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3ml6wzkk6p22dCome on over to New Rochelle this Saturday at 2:00 pm - it'll be a ROARING good time 😍 New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza New Rochelle, NY06 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6wzkk6p22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3ml5oc67pkc2pLove this series!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 02:38 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5oc67pkc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3ml4gjhf45s2mEpisode 12 of In the Picture is out today with author illustrator Adriana Hernández Bergstrom. @adriprints.bsky.social. Take a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify lnkd.in/e3qSAJ8e Check out her books (they are so wonderful!) and also her latest with @elizabethsuneby.bsky.social, CHALLAHBALOO05 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4gjhf45s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jyotigopal.bsky.social/post/3mknsporzas2dCelebrated @nadiasalomon.bsky.social's latest wonderful book with the @ncte.org's Asian American Caucus last night. Thank you for hosting, Diana and Leah. Get a copy of A RAKHI FOR RAKESH wherever you get your books!29 Apr 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:6jsfo7beglzusly4v6iz2etj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknsporzas2d