Introducing SYLVIE!

I’m thrilled to introduce you to my latest picture book!

  “Sylvie hung on a silvery thread from the rusty underside of a fire escape. And though it was dark and damp and disturbingly close to the dumpster, that hideout was home to Sylvie because, you see, not everyone appreciates a spider who calls attention to herself.” 

From the creators of Truman comes a story of courage, community, friendship and one small spider with a big, bold heart.

From Simon & Schuster/Atheneum

ADVANCE PRAISE

“Young readers will enjoy meeting a new small-but-mighty (and spidery) protagonist in this welcome return to the world of Truman, featuring a cameo from the tortoise himself. Laced with lovely alliteration and internal rhyme, the text introduces young listeners to the whimsy of language at storytime … Sylvie’s bubbly effervescence shows readers that it is well worth the
courage it takes to be seen.”

– Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books –

“(A) warming story about the necessity of
connection and community.” 

– Publishers Weekly-

BUYING THE BOOK AND AUTOGRAPHED BOOKPLATES
You can buy your copy of SYLVIE from your favorite bookseller (IndieBound, Barnes & NobleAmazon) or request it at your library. Would you like an autographed bookplate to go with it? Request it here! 
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS & PARENTS
Check out the FREE Curriculum and Storytime Guide linked to learning standards available on the SYLVIE book page.
For other FREE resources and information about booking school visits, check out the Schools and Libraries page of my website.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD 

If you’re excited about SYLVIE, please help me spread the word. Here are some sample social media posts and the cover photo to get you started:
  • Not everyone appreciates a spider who calls attention to herself, but you’re going to love SYLVIE – a small, sweet spider with a big, bold heart. On sale now from @jeanreidy, @lucyruth and @simonkids – the creators of TRUMAN. Buy it today! https://jeanreidy.com/books/sylvie/
  • If you liked TRUMAN, you’re going to love SYLVIE – a small, sweet spider with a big, bold heart. On sale now from @jeanreidy, @lucyruth and @simonkids. But it today! https://jeanreidy.com/books/sylvie/
  • Meet SYLVIE! A small, sweet spider with a big, bold heart. A new #picturebook from the team who brought you TRUMAN – @jeanreidy, @lucyruth and @simonkids. On sale now. But it today! https://jeanreidy.com/books/sylvie/
  • SYLVIE – from the creators of TRUMAN comes a story about courage, community, friendship and one small spider with a big, bold heart. On sale now from @jeanreidy, @lucyruth and @simonkids. Buy it today! https://jeanreidy.com/books/sylvie/
With excitement and gratitude,
Jean