AK writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI & 12x12 member, & PB enthusiast. AK SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own); PB debut, KAUAI'S CALL (Island Heritage, May 2024)
Jena Benton
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Thank you @troystory.bsky.social for the interview!
Thank you @christinevanzandt.bsky.social for the interview!
When a dog decides that you’re going to be friends, no matter what? It doesn’t matter if you have a heart of stone. 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger
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Thank you @karenfinch.bsky.social for the interview!
When a shy, artistic girl finds community members renovating her favorite hideaway, does she pitch in to help or hide behind her reserve? 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2026/06/11/s...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be able to switch off all the sounds in the world? 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2026/06/04/s...
Did you know that in Kentucky in the 1930s there was a very unique job posting for women? Yes, a horseback librarian! 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2026/06/09/s...
What do you know about America’s favorite sausage? 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #interview #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2026/05/28/s...