SWIM TEAM is shortlisted for the 2023 @BNBuzz Children’s & YA Book Awards! I’m thrilled by this honor, having spent many countless, pleasurable hours at B&N shops. Thanks to B&N for this wonderful recognition, my amazing publisher @HarperChildrens #bnbookawards

Celebrating Graphic Novels hosted by Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts Virtual session 🤩 listening to Johnnie Christmas @j_xmas & his featured graphic novel Gamerville! 💻✏️ keep drawing! 💻✏️ keep writing!

Our last intro for this year's list is Swim Team by @j_xmas! When Bree is forced to take Swim 101 after moving to a new school in Florida, she's forced to face her fears and learns important history about racism and swimming. Perfect for fans of New Kid or We Are Big Time. 🌊

Swim Team by @j_xmas is a heartfelt graphic novel about Bree, who unexpectedly finds herself in Swim 101 despite not knowing how to swim. With the help of her neighbor, she joins the team, makes friends, and gains confidence in and out of the pool.#GraphicNovel #beeinthebookends

Big thanks to the dedicated committees and the passionate readers for nominating outstanding books. Excited to announce our 2026 Illinois Bluestem Award List! https://t.co/Ok64PJhRQp📚 @AISLEd_org #BluestemAward

Did I stay up last night to ring in the new year..no I did not..did my body get up at 6:30am this morning so I started and finished book #1 of 2025..yes..yes I did Swim Team by @j_xmas is AMAZING and my first 5 star of the year! Happy New Year!

SWIM TEAM by @j_xmas gets all the thumbs up. I'll be added to the class library soon. #MrSchneidersSealOfApproval #WhatAreYouReading?

As a @CybilsAwards 2024 round 1 judge, I'm reading lots of #MG & #YA #GraphicNovels. In no particular order, my DAY 27 Read: GAMERVILLE 🏕️🎮🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 by @j_xmas @HarperChildrens @GavinWoltjer @rhsaLibrary

We're reading books by @moreofyue, @kevinarts, @KrisJackson99, Sarah Everett, @j_xmas, and @monicarnaldo today! 🇨🇦

Local legend Johnnie Christmas at Lucky’s Nov 14. Gamerville fans unite! @j_xmas

Vancouver local and #1 NYT bestselling graphic novelist @j_xmas joins us Oct 24 with Gamerville, in which a videogamer’s championship aspirations are dashed when he’s sent to a camp where electronics are forbidden and you’re forced to socialize. https://t.co/20EdYqxUta

Congratulations to @j_xmas, @KrisJackson99 and @raysdrawlings, @_sarahsuk, @hellocookie and @melvalentinev, and @ishi_ishi_ish, whose books have been chosen for the 2025 @ForestOfReading program! 🥳 #forestofreading #ireadcanadian

39. Masterclass with Johnnie Christmas Vancouver local @j_xmas is a true star who can teach us a thing or two about creativity, art, and how to build a life you envision. He’ll speak to the creative process behind his latest work, Gamerville. https://t.co/20EdYqxUta

.@j_xmas is giving a masterclass focused on the creative process behind #Gamerville, and you're invited! Get your tickets to this not-to-be-missed @VanWritersFest event here: https://t.co/rUv5deXPzO

We are big fans of Johnnie Christmas! @j_xmas is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and the author of Gamerville — one of our favorites! Recommended for readers ages 8-11 or grades 3-7. #birdiesbookmobile #graphicnovels #freebooks #bookfair

I am now a dual citizen of the USA & Canada! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Don’t miss the Ashley Bryan Art Series Youth Art Festival on Sept 21! This event celebrates children's book illustrators of African descent. This year’s featured guest is @j_xmas author of Swim Team: https://t.co/h4gaqVrq54 @HeliosEdFnd @ymcasoflo @browardlibrary @friendsofaarlcc

Authors @angelaahnbooks (Team Park) @j_xmas (Gamerville) & Uma Krishnaswami (Birds on the Brain) explore ties among friends, family members, and even non-human animals, in this conversation with Tanya Boteju. Best for Grades 4–7. https://t.co/7uPZa5FScq

Next week I’ll be doing talks and signings at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale. I’ll also be signing at the YMCA pool party on Saturday the 21st, which will feature water safety education and open swim opportunities. See you there!

Swim Team is the Winner of the 2024 Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award, Grades 6-8! My thanks to all of the readers and voters and to the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards. I look forward to my very first trip to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to accept this award! @HarperChildrens