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Louey the Lazy Elephant – my first children’s book!

Posted on November 6, 2026 by jjspina

In 2013 I published my first children’s book, Louey the Lazy Elephant. This is still my favorite book because of sweet Louey. He loses his way and must find his family and herd. Children love Louey and travel along with … Continue reading →

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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – my most popular children’s book!

Posted on November 3, 2026 by jjspina

If your children love crustaceans, then they will love Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, a delightful crustacean that was crabby but definitely entertaining. Kids love Jerry and so do their parents because there are valuable life lessons for children to learn … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween or anytime!

Posted on October 27, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has books for all ages for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween or anytime. Check out all these fascinating books for your children, MG/PT/YA and 18+. Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and … Continue reading →

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Take a dragon home for your kids! Books for Halloween!

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your kids love dragons, adventures, fun stories in rhyme and colorful illustrations? This six-book series is for your dragon-loving children. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!TOP SHELF BOOK AWARDS WINNER – RUNNERS-UP This is a magical series about Drystan the … Continue reading →

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What are you reading now?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by jjspina

Please share what book you are reading now. I always have a good book in hand and as soon as I finish one I pick up another from my Kindle TBR list. There are about 20+ books waiting for my … Continue reading →

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New banners for JEMSBOOKS by BMGN!

Posted on August 22, 2026 by jjspina

I was happy to receive these two new banners from BMGN using my husband’s banner and another by Book Marketing Global Network with all 52 of my books. Thank you, BMGN! Check out all 52 books today and start reading … Continue reading →

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JEMSBOOKS – Books for children, middle-graders, preteens and young adults!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jjspina

My husband recently did a banner for me with all my children’s and MG/PT/YA books. If you need to know what books I have for these ages, check out this banner. There is something for all your children to read … Continue reading →

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It’s reading time this summer for kids!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has 23 books for children ages PS-Grade 3, in rhyme with life lessons. Each book has colorful illustrations that will delight and engage children. It was a sincere pleasure to create all these stories for your children. I hope … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends: Tales for Children – A Short Story Collection for Children!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jjspina

If your children enjoy short stories that are fun and entertaining, Family and Friends is the story for them. Each rhyming story is about a different subject, persons or things with colorful illustrations that will engage your children. MOM’S CHOICE … Continue reading →

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An animal’s life – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on June 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love dogs? Read Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier and learn about my beloved pet, Lucy. MOM’S CHOICE AWARD – SILVER MEDAL WINNER! This book is based on my dog, Lucy, who I had for 16 years. She … Continue reading →

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