Josh Funk
@joshfunkbooks
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I write books for adults to read to children so children fall in love with reading. e.g. Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast & more. @joshfunkbooks on all socials.
outside Boston
Joined January 2013
Today I got to join the Ventorship with @heyjasonjune to talk about the publishing industry and my newest book, WHODONUT? A HOLIDAY MYSTERY - it's one of my very favorite newsletters/substacks! Check it out at https://t.co/KLUR8SjpV7 (and subscribe - and buy Jason June's books!)
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Tomorrow! I'll be visiting Mermaid Books for a delicious WHODONUT storytime! Join the fun and get some fantastic #holidaygifts while you're at it! #kidlit #books #whodonut #picturebooks
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These cozy knitted stockings are perfect for keeping your feet warm on chilly winter nights. Whether you’re lounging around the house, watching TV, or wearing slippers or shoes, they add comfort and style to your everyday moments.
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This Sunday afternoon, I'll visiting Mermaid Books for the first time to celebrate the holidays a little early - with a WHODONUT? A HOLIDAY MYSTERY storytime! #kidlit #books #storytime #familyfriendly #milfordct
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This Sunday afternoon, join me for a donut storytime at Mermaid Books in Milford, CT! A great time to pick up a holiday gift! #kidlit #books #whodonut #indiebookshop #holidaygifts
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In this time of being grateful, I'm thrilled to share A CELEBRATION OF YOU, illustrated by award-winning artist Kip Alizadeh, available from @bloomsburykids on March, 17, 2026! From the publisher: Discover a world full of wonder and celebrate the extraordinary things all
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CES is almost here — Jan 6–9, 2026! @Synopsys just announced a special CEO Fireside Chat at CES 2026 with CEO Sassine Ghazi joining Six Five Podcast hosts @PatrickMoorhead & @danielnewmanUV to unpack the future of automotive engineering—from AI and software-defined
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Sunnyvale, Calif., December 11, 2025 – Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) will exhibit at CES 2026, January 6-9 in Las Vegas, showcasing systems-to-silicon engineering solutions that advance...
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ETA: This is apparently based on a readers survey (which is not mentioned on the graphic SLJ is showing, so they deserve any flack they get). But this reflects very poorly on those who fill out SLJ surveys.
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This is not to say the 8 books are not influential (although I’d debate you on a couple). And I’m not gonna list the dozens of alternative options that could have been selected. But there ARE dozens. I’m sure the folks who put this list together put a lot of thought into it. Just
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There are 8 picture books on this list. None were created by women. After everything we’ve been through the last decade, this is an enormous oversight. What @sljournal has just said is that only men are influential in the world picture books. And I’m not okay with this.
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Actually, it probably already is. Let Analyst1 handle it. From detection to disruption, we’ve got your back.
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Tomorrow afternoon! I'll be hanging out at my favorite children's bookshop in Columbus, OH, @covertocover_oh! Join me for a storytime, signing, and more! #kidlit #books #reading #whodonut #storytime
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Woo hoo! Looking forward to tomorrow!
An Afternoon with Author Josh Funk Cover to Cover Bookstore Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm We are thrilled to welcome back author Josh Funk on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. to celebrate his newest picture book, Whodonut?: A Holiday Mystery. The newest Agatha
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The plan was clean. The escape? Not so much. Midway City doesn’t play fair. Wishlist this 4-player coop heist FPS on Steam today.
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Mark your calendars! A week from Sunday, join me and Maddie Frost at lala books in Lowell, MA for a cats on donuts on cats storytime and signing! #books #kidlit #catsofinstagram #donuts #cats
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Check out all the awesome #kidlit folks participating in the 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival this Sunday from 11am-3pm at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA! Don't miss it! #books #bookfest #newtonchildrensbookfestival #childrensbooks
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It's a WHODONUT storytime in Columbus, OH this Saturday afternoon at @covertocover_oh! Will there be donuts? You'll have to join me to find out! #kidlit #books #reading #whodonut #storytime
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TOMORROW! Donuts & Racecars in Reading, MA! My good pal @nancygouletswo1 and I will be reading our books together for the first time ever! Join us at @whitelambooks for this once in a lifetime event! #books #donuts #racecars #kidlit #picturebooks
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A growing number of young Americans are being pushed by social media and doctors to to take hormones and undergo surgery—now they're detransitioning and sounding the alarm.
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Mark your calendar, Greater Boston - because THIS is an event you DON'T want to miss! The 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival will be held at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA from 11am-3pm on Sunday, 11/16. Five dozen #kidlit authors and illustrators will be in
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*Next* weekend I'll be in Columbus, OH for a super fantastic storytime and signing! Join me at @covertocover_oh at 1pm on Saturday, 11/15! #kidlit #books #reading #authorlife #storytime
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