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Jason Perkins @antiplayer

Teacher by day, pirate by night. Picture book author represented by @SoCalledYALife. ROCK STARS DON'T NAP debuting fall of 2023 from Harper Collins

Joined July 2008
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Jason Perkins@antiplayer
11 Feb 2023
Cover reveal time! ROCK STARS DON'T NAP. Written by me, with rockin' illos by @2dCale. Big thanks to @HarperCollinsCh, editor Luana Horry and designer @PandaErica for helping get Jimmy ready to rock, and @AndrewCHacket for hosting the reveal. 11/14/23 andrewhacket.com/post/cover-…
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Rock Stars! Come join me and 22 of my friends tomorrow at @BNholyoke for our Local Author Expo. I'll be chatting with customers and signing books from 11:00 on. Hope to see you there!
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Jimmy Wong
@jfwong
9 Feb 2025
Had a dream where I was majorly stressed out because I had to give away a Gaea’s Cradle. Let’s give one away in real life instead. Japanese Gaea’s Cradle, up for grabs. I’ll choose one random person who replies to this tweet, retweets it, and follows me by end of today.
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I can't believe Rock Stars Don't Nap has made it across the pond! And read by the amazing @jowhiley to boot! A big thanks to her and to CBeebies Bedtime Stories for featuring it! @2dCale @HarperChildrens @Harper360UK
Harper360UK@Harper360UK
3 Sep 2024
Make sure to check out @jowhiley reading Rock Stars Don’t Nap by @antiplayer on CBeebies Bedtime Stories now on BBC iPlayer! 📖 😴 @CBeebiesHQ bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… 📚Grab yourself a copy of the book: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rock… #BedtimeStories #CBeebies
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Congrats, parents & teachers! You survived the first week of school! Why not treat yourself! @BNBuzz is having a hardcover sale now through 9/2. You could be the proud owner of ROCK STARS DON'T NAP by @2dCale and I for 50% off. treat yo self, cause you rock! @HarperChildrens
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Rock Stars! From now until 9/2, you can pick up ROCK STARS DON'T NAP (and other amazing titles) for 50% off as part of @BNBuzz Book Hall Event. If you do, let me know below and I will choose a few folks to send a bookplate to. Rock on! @2dCale @HarperChildrens
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Andrew Hacket@AndrewCHacket
20 May 2024
Check out two of my favorite kidlit folks on this awesome episode!
Jason Perkins@antiplayer
20 May 2024
I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk music and picture books with music teacher and picture book author @tonnyef Fletcher, host of the PBJamz podcast. It's great show connecting music and picture books and a wonderful resource. tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/ro…
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Tonnye (rhymes with Connie) Fletcher@tonnyef
20 May 2024
Jason and I rocked it out on #PBJamz! Check out his interview and writing tips! Leave a comment on the blog to be entered to win a humorous PB manuscript critique! Leave him a review for an extra entry. See blog for details 🎶📚💜📚🎶
Jason Perkins@antiplayer
20 May 2024
I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk music and picture books with music teacher and picture book author @tonnyef Fletcher, host of the PBJamz podcast. It's great show connecting music and picture books and a wonderful resource. tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/ro…
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I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk music and picture books with music teacher and picture book author @tonnyef Fletcher, host of the PBJamz podcast. It's great show connecting music and picture books and a wonderful resource. tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/ro…
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I'm excited to kick off KitlitHaHa week, hosted by @BrittanyPomales. If you find the article helpful, feel free to give Rock Stars Don't Nap a review on your favorite site or by requesting it through your local library! Rock on! brittanypomales.com/2024/04/……
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I'm honored to help @BrittanyPomales kick off kidlitHaHa week! I had a lot of fun putting this together.
Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P@BrittanyPomales
1 Apr 2024
It's day one of #KidlitHaHa Week! We're turning it up to eleven with @antiplayer in his post, 5 Ways to Find Humor in the Everyday. brittanypomales.com/2024/04/…
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Number 3 might be my favorite!
Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P@BrittanyPomales
18 Mar 2024
I’m formatting the posts for #KidlitHaHa Week and I can’t stop thinking about tip # 3 from @antiplayer’s post. I can’t wait for everyone to read it in two weeks.
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Unplayable@UnplayableYT
4 Mar 2024
✨Want this box of awesome @Gamegenic_ x @UnlimitedFFG products? Follow, repost, subscribe on YouTube and check out our video at the link below! ⤵️
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So excited to be a part of this!
Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P@BrittanyPomales
1 Mar 2024
Kidlit HaHa Week is only one month away (April 1st)! Check out this fantastic line up of funny authors: @devpetty @BrianGehrlein @JustinRColon @antiplayer @clairetatters Find out more about #KidlitHaHa week here 👇brittanypomales.com/2024/01/…
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Thanks for the shout out. Would love to visit the store one day!
Changing Hands Bookstore@changinghands
25 Nov 2023
Vin is back with more new releases for kids and teens! Through Monday, use code SHOPLOCAL at checkout for $5 off $25 at changinghands.com. Featuring books by @antiplayer and @2dCale, @andreabeaty, @JessixaBagley and Aaron Bagley, @SW_Messenger, @EverSoAli and @paolini. 📚
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JustTakesOne@JustTakesOne1
14 Nov 2023
Happy #bookbirthday to the elementary titles today. #bookrelease #booklaunch #booklover #bookworm #newbook #indiebooks #childrensbook #picturebook The Chimpaneeze by @AaronZenz (9781662518225) Rock Stars Don’t Nap by @antiplayer & art by @2dCale (9780063158429)
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Today is the day! Rock Stars Don't Nap, by myself and @2dCale and published by @HarperCollins is rocking out at your local bookstores!
12 x 12 Challenge@12x12Challenge
14 Nov 2023
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @antiplayer (Jason Perkins) for his #picturebook, ROCK STARS DON'T NAP, illustrated by @2dcale and published by @harpercollins! We're so happy for you, Jason! Check it out now: buff.ly/43OXTTS #newbook #booklaunch
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One week until Rock Stars Don't Nap (by myself and @2dCale, published by @HarperCollins) debuts! Order here harpercollins.com/products/r… and please share! If we get to 50 retweets, I'll give away a signed copy along with a few extra goodies!

Rock Stars Don’t Nap

Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, Rock Stars Don’t Nap is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who’s got \"Moves Like Jagger.\&qu...

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Only 4 weeks until Rock Stars Don't Nap debuts, so let's have some fun! Retweet with 3 albums people might be surprised you enjoy. I'll go 1st: @maisiehpeters-The Good Witch Wheeler Brothers-Portraits @JanelleMonae-Dirty Computer. Preorder Rock Stars here! harpercollins.com/products/r…
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Hi Rockstars, My BOOK LAUNCH has officially been scheduled! Mark your calendars, dust off your leather jackets, and get ready to rock on Saturday, November 18th @ 1:00 at the Holyoke Barnes and Noble. I will be reading Rock Stars Don't Nap and signing copies.

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If you can't make it, I will also be appearing at the events below. Hope to see you there! 11/11 @ 11:00-Holiday Book Drive @ B&N in Enfield, CT. 11/15 @ 4:30-The Chicopee Public Library 11/25 @ 2:00-The Eric Carle Museum, Amherst, MA 12/2 @ 1:00-Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT.
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