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Jessica Yoon's avatar

The “poet laureate of preschool” is the best moniker!!!

Jashar Awan's avatar

I know! Chrissie is too kind 😊

Jessica Yoon's avatar

She is *correct*!

Carly Martin's avatar

My 3.5 year old just picked out “Towed by Toad” at the library and we’ve read it on repeat, at all times of day, neither of us getting sick of it. I got so excited to see your name pop up on my Substack feed! So happy to learn there’s a second one in the works. It’s such a great book and “everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers” is such a meaningful lesson.

Jashar Awan's avatar

So glad you're all enjoying TOAD so much! Thanks for checking out my substack!

Kelsey Ó Ciardha's avatar

Can’t wait for my pre-ordered copy of Loops to come! It will be extremely good timing… my kids are nearing the shoe-tying milestone 😬

Jashar Awan's avatar

That's exciting! I hope it helps!

Elayne Crain's avatar

The "poet laureate of preschool"! Love it!! (Your wife's bookworm print is also so lovely!!)

So looking forward to "Loops" (and your other two books)! Congrats on the recognitions. :)

Side note: I adored the interview with Olivia Falconer. :)

Jashar Awan's avatar

Thanks, Elayne! Wasn't that interview with Olivia great? I always wonder about the impact of fictional characters on the people that inspired them

Elayne Crain's avatar

Especially when the name doesn't change! Ha ha ha. :)

Taylor Sterling's avatar

So excited for Loops!

Jashar Awan's avatar

Thanks, Taylor!

Mika Song's avatar

Loops looks sweet! Thanks for sharing Night Chef.

Jashar Awan's avatar

Of course- I'm very excited for Night Chef!