Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @Candlewick
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
370
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-11
Latest tweet was on
2023-02-21
Tweets covering
10 days
Average age of authors' accounts
10 years
Summarization
This is a collection of tweets related to books. It includes announcements of upcoming books and their covers, preorders, announcements of awards, dedications and book birthdays. Congratulations are also extended to co-authors and illustrators. These tweets also discuss the National Ambassador program, school and library visits, and a Read Across America selection. Celebrations are also shared on Valentine's Day.
Topic Modeling
- Book publication industry
- Reading/literacy
- Diversity and inclusion
- Celebration of success
- Unboxing/Consumer Experience
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets range from excitement and joy to gratitude and delight. Many of the tweets celebrate upcoming book releases, book awards, and book birthdays, as well as national ambassador programs, school visits, and other events. There is also a sense of pride and accomplishment, with many of the tweets expressing happiness at the success of their books, covers, and illustrations. Finally, there is a sense of hope and optimism, with many of the tweets looking forward to future events and projects.
Trend Analysis
- Unboxing of books
- School and library visits
- Book releases / Pre orders
- #BlackHistoryMonth and Diversity
- Book dedications and celebrations
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
86
Percentage of total tweets
23%
Number of Original tweets
78
Percentage of total tweets
21%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
370
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
195
Percentage of total tweets
52%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
23
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
108
Percentage of total tweets
29%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 152 |
| Twitter Web App | 149 |
| Twitter for Android | 34 |
| Hootsuite Inc. | 9 |
| TweetDeck Web App | 8 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| KirkusReviews | Kirkus Reviews | Book reviews and recommendations. Sign up for our weekly newsletter by visiting our site and clicking on 'Email Newsletter' (top left). 📚📖👍 | 223,011 |
| ericsmithrocks | Eric Smith | Literary Agent (@PSLiterary), Author, Tired Dad. Next up, FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION (@Candlewick) and WITH OR WITHOUT YOU (@InkyardPress). Loves @BeautyBritches. | 80,156 |
| MrSchuReads | John Schu | Librarian. Writer. THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY ('23), LOUDER THAN HUNGER (‘24) | Agent: @Molly_ONeill. Opinions mine. | 79,203 |
| pragmaticmom | PragmaticMom | Co-Creator Multicultural Children’s Book Day #ReadYourWorld🌎📚Blogging on diversity #KidLit & parenting⛩🏮🎎Co-Author @howtocoachgirls⚽️Co-Founder @aquent | 73,128 |
| Candlewick | Candlewick Press | Candlewick Press is one of the fastest-growing children’s book publishers in the US, creating beautiful, high-quality children’s books. | 68,083 |
| BIGPictureBooks | Walker Picture Books | Sound bites and photos from the picture book department at Walker. https://t.co/3TIQSSMPn8… T&Cs here: https://t.co/HOecjQwSno | 37,864 |
| CuentoDeLuz | Cuento de Luz | Children‘s #picturebooks publisher. Promoting values, peace, sustainability. Inspiring children to build a brighter future. #BCorp #StonePaper | 37,446 |
| HornBook | The Horn Book | Independent, opinionated, and stylish: essential multimedia publications for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature. | 35,995 |
| jenniferlagarde | Library Girl | She/Her. Teacher, learner, rabble rouser. Part-time zombie slayer. Co Author: Fact VS Fiction (2018 ) Developing Digital Detectives (2021). My tweets. My rules. | 35,497 |
| Chrissychatt | Christine | . Designer. Stylist. World Traveler | 25,311 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| pragmaticmom | PragmaticMom | Co-Creator Multicultural Children’s Book Day #ReadYourWorld🌎📚Blogging on diversity #KidLit & parenting⛩🏮🎎Co-Author @howtocoachgirls⚽️Co-Founder @aquent | 30,023 |
| Chrissychatt | Christine | . Designer. Stylist. World Traveler | 24,646 |
| KaitlynLeann17 | Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez | #Kidlit Literary Agent. Mom. Wife. Math teacher. #SCBWI. #PBParty finalist. Eat a🍪 while you can. | 16,162 |
| MrSchuReads | John Schu | Librarian. Writer. THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY ('23), LOUDER THAN HUNGER (‘24) | Agent: @Molly_ONeill. Opinions mine. | 12,961 |
| MJFahy2 | M.J. Fahy | Writer & illus. of #MGlit. Short story jotter. #scbwi Folklore. Wildlife & nature. Working class. Gryffindor. Wimpundist. Safeguarding! Seeking representation | 10,314 |
| CybilsAwards | Cybils Awards | First #BookAward given by #KidLit #MgLit #YaLit bloggers. Recognizing books w/ kid-appeal & literary merit since 2006. 501(c)(3) https://t.co/MtZ0v8KCQ6 | 8,571 |
| BearTrust | Bear Trust International | Helping to conserve wild bears and other wildlife through four program initiatives: Science-Based Education, Research, Management, and Habitat Conservation | 7,367 |
| MelissaDarrow | Melissa Darrow, NBCT | 💙 Reading Teacher, Between the Pages Teacher Ambassador 📖 #TXFam #LoveWins❤️ #LiT❤️🔥 #TeamGiver M$mdarrow $MelissaDarrow, NC | 7,189 |
| BIGPictureBooks | Walker Picture Books | Sound bites and photos from the picture book department at Walker. https://t.co/3TIQSSMPn8… T&Cs here: https://t.co/HOecjQwSno | 6,629 |
| Teacherchick27 | Jess Loffredo | Educator K-4~Mentor~Union Leader~BOE~Mom of 3~Epilepsy Advocate~Lover of #Smiles 😁#Coffee☕️ #Music🎶 #Hiking🥾#ASL🤟#STEAM #EducationNeverDies #ChooseHappy 🎉 | 6,115 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| MrSchuReads | Librarian. Writer. THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY ('23), LOUDER THAN HUNGER (‘24) | Agent: @Molly_ONeill. Opinions mine. | 28 |
| studiocastillo | Kids Book Author/Illustrator •NANA IN THE CITY👵🏼 (Caldecott honor) •OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG🦔 (ch book series) •IMAGINE💫 (Kirkus prize finalist) | 16 |
| PatriciaToht | Children's author and poet, middle school library associate, traveler. SCBWI. Rep'd by @JuliaChurchill at A.M. Heath. https://t.co/ChQDyViALS | 15 |
| rajanilarocca | 2022 Newbery Honoree, Walter Award, & Golden Kite winner. Doctor, author of MG & PB, fiction & nonfiction, prose & poetry. she/her Rep: Brent Taylor @triadaus | 14 |
| MariaMarshall_ | Author (BB - MG), Bird Watcher, Lawyer, and proud Parent. CYBILS Judge PB/BB, Member #SCBWI, #PNWA, #12x12, #Write4kids, & #Storystorm. Making Nature Fun. | 9 |
| HelenWangLondon | Curator, East Asian Money, British Museum | tweets at @huobishi @CFBCUK @cb4yr @translatedworld @worldkidlit — & on other platforms eg @helenwanglondon@zirk.us | 7 |
| tavaresbooks | NYT bestselling author-illustrator of Dasher & other #kidlit books. Debut graphic novel, Hoops, coming in 2023. Represented by @RoStimo of @StimolaLiterary | 6 |
| nehrawat | Children's Book Illustrator | India | rep’d by @taratgonzalez of @emliterary #scbwi #svslearn #ChildrensBookAcademy #picturebooks #kidlit | 6 |
| edearndt | #PBwriter,Scholarship recipient #12X12PB 2022, Honorable Mention in #PBRisingStarsmentorship,#KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest,#50PreciousWords. Friend of Jesus. | 5 |
| DashkaSlater | NYT Bestselling Author. Pro: curiosity, compassion, complexity. Anti: hot takes, easy answers, rushes to judgment, leaf blowers. She/Her. Use link to contact. | 5 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1624823230304337920 | School and library friends, please submit your application for a free visit by me, your national ambassador. Deadline is March 7th, 2023. See the link below. #madameambassador #cuentame #letstalkbooks #schoolvisits #readmorebooks @Candlewick @EveryChildRead @librarycongress https://t.co/d26PDCSUEN | 66 |
| 1625491974248882178 | I'm delighted to share the cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW, beautifully illustrated by @nehrawat, coming 9/5/23 from @Candlewick! It's about a boy who likes to go fast and his grandfather who likes to take things slow. Preorder: https://t.co/Y0mpddUjAy https://t.co/55yJ4eFlUN | 26 |
| 1625883200810545152 | @HarperChildrens @BNBuzz @sethmeyers @penguinkids @ciara @DangeRussWilson @randomhousekids @VikingBooks @judyschachner @UnionSquareKids @The_Pigeon @Meg_Medina @Candlewick @SimonKIDS @yuyimorales @JuanaMartinez @MacKidsBooks @Irene_Latham @yukoart @rafaellopezart @FionaWoodcock @ericaperl @KoberShahar @UnionSqandCo @ColleenMonroe20 @SleepingBearBks @shellyhehen50 @randonhousekids @AAKnopf @AlbertWhitman @AnneMariePace @cadenise @LittleBrownYR @BalzerandBray Happy Wednesday! We're back with another great title in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth - Skin Like Mine is an entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Ask #YourBNRep for more info today! https://t.co/UjQkhzN9Rh | 17 |
| 1625519242534879233 | YAY!! So thrilled to share the cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW written by the amazing Newbery Honoree @rajanilarocca published by @Candlewick releasing 5th September 2024! I’m really happy with how this book turned out! ✨☕️ Preorders available! ☕️✨ https://t.co/pgC2rSML4c | 14 |
| 1625517359581523970 | Congratulations all! ¡Felicidades a todos! https://t.co/4UbzyQ3v71 #bankstreetcbc @KidLitTV_NYC @Candlewick @charlesbridge @SimonKIDS @PenguinClass @NorthSouthBooks @HarperChildrens @Scholastic @ReadersToEaters @LEEandLOW @HolidayHouseBks @CuentoDeLuz @NubeOcho @MacKidsBooks https://t.co/limSklkig5 | 12 |
| 1625805127503302657 | Dancing for joy! #TheFogCatchersDaughter made the @CarnegieMedals longlist! Thanks #AlanMarks for your stunning art. Congrats to all, especially fellow Irish author @FloraDelargy. Thanks librarians! @Candlewick @BIGPictureBooks @JackieAShepherd @ArtsCouncilNI @LibrariesNI @BelTel https://t.co/6IUP4YlwdS | 10 |
| 1627654372308967424 | ✨Giveaway!✨ We're delighted to partner with @storybreathing to celebrate his new #PictureBook, “The Tree and the River.” Follow us and RT for a chance to win a signed, limited edition giclée from his new book. US only. Ends 3/13 @ 2pm CT. https://t.co/nZtzSZCG5p @Candlewick https://t.co/DHsW1ralAM | 8 |
| 1627370579341746178 | Set in 1936, this student’s poignant story of determination in the face of discrimination will resonate with today’s young readers. Thanks @sojustbooks for recommending HOW DO YOU SPELL UNFAIR? @Candlewick @frankmorrison_ #bhm2023 #blackhistory #education #literacy https://t.co/9VR9mFUQRn | 8 |
| 1625545103220654086 | Happy Book Birthday to WILD BLUE by @DashkaSlater & @Laura_A_Hughes, from @Candlewick 🥳🎂🎆💙🚲 https://t.co/Qmm8bTikFf | 7 |
| 1626726991847211008 | Unboxing of #THISISASTORY illustrator copies! Thank you @Candlewick! I’m so excited for our book @MrSchuReads ❤️📚❤️📚❤️ https://t.co/XVBYUDLjCy | 6 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1626726991847211008 | Unboxing of #THISISASTORY illustrator copies! Thank you @Candlewick! I’m so excited for our book @MrSchuReads ❤️📚❤️📚❤️ https://t.co/XVBYUDLjCy | 133 |
| 1625491974248882178 | I'm delighted to share the cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW, beautifully illustrated by @nehrawat, coming 9/5/23 from @Candlewick! It's about a boy who likes to go fast and his grandfather who likes to take things slow. Preorder: https://t.co/Y0mpddUjAy https://t.co/55yJ4eFlUN | 123 |
| 1624823230304337920 | School and library friends, please submit your application for a free visit by me, your national ambassador. Deadline is March 7th, 2023. See the link below. #madameambassador #cuentame #letstalkbooks #schoolvisits #readmorebooks @Candlewick @EveryChildRead @librarycongress https://t.co/d26PDCSUEN | 105 |
| 1625519242534879233 | YAY!! So thrilled to share the cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW written by the amazing Newbery Honoree @rajanilarocca published by @Candlewick releasing 5th September 2024! I’m really happy with how this book turned out! ✨☕️ Preorders available! ☕️✨ https://t.co/pgC2rSML4c | 45 |
| 1625181431516348434 | Wow… 25 years ago today, on 2/13/98, I walked into the @Candlewick office for the first time & found out they wanted to publish my first book. | 42 |
| 1625805127503302657 | Dancing for joy! #TheFogCatchersDaughter made the @CarnegieMedals longlist! Thanks #AlanMarks for your stunning art. Congrats to all, especially fellow Irish author @FloraDelargy. Thanks librarians! @Candlewick @BIGPictureBooks @JackieAShepherd @ArtsCouncilNI @LibrariesNI @BelTel https://t.co/6IUP4YlwdS | 40 |
| 1627370579341746178 | Set in 1936, this student’s poignant story of determination in the face of discrimination will resonate with today’s young readers. Thanks @sojustbooks for recommending HOW DO YOU SPELL UNFAIR? @Candlewick @frankmorrison_ #bhm2023 #blackhistory #education #literacy https://t.co/9VR9mFUQRn | 37 |
| 1626234961715163136 | Did you catch this deal announcement? @nehrawat is illustrating @HarshiniVins's debut picture book, WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? We can't wait for everyone to see this beautiful book, coming from @Candlewick in Spring 2025. Huge congratulations to you both! https://t.co/MYgOYq7CBi | 32 |
| 1626696027582640129 | Pick a Perfect Egg is dedicated to this little one. So sweet to see her enjoying it! 🥰 @heyimjarvis @Candlewick @BIGPictureBooks https://t.co/PpT0HvzExj | 28 |
| 1626635916151226382 | More than a little beside myself to discover BATTLE OF THE BANDS is a Read Across America selection for the month of April. The theme? Music! My heart? Full! Thank you to all the contributors and @Candlewick. Me and @laurengibaldi are honored. https://t.co/vzIQvRkEfs https://t.co/JfQZZZPj1d | 27 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #kidlit | 26 |
| #emlahoopla | 14 |
| #giveaway | 10 |
| #picturebook | 9 |
| #blackhistorymonth | 5 |
| #books | 5 |
| #childrensbooks | 4 |
| #notesfromthehornbook | 4 |
| #blackexcellence | 4 |
| #interview | 4 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @candlewick | 365 |
| @mrschureads | 57 |
| @studiocastillo | 56 |
| @heyimjarvis | 49 |
| @nehrawat | 47 |
| @patriciatoht | 39 |
| @bigpicturebooks | 32 |
| @rajanilarocca | 22 |
| @tavaresbooks | 18 |
| @mackidsbooks | 17 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
59
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ❤️ | 30 | red_heart |
| 📚 | 24 | books |
| 🔷 | 18 | large_blue_diamond |
| ✨ | 15 | sparkles |
| 💗 | 15 | growing_heart |
| 🎉 | 13 | party_popper |
| ☕ | 12 | hot_beverage |
| 🥰 | 8 | smiling_face_with_hearts |
| 🥳 | 7 | partying_face |
| 👏 | 6 | clapping_hands |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Smileys & Emotion | 91 |
| Activities | 31 |
| Objects | 25 |
| Symbols | 18 |
| People & Body | 16 |
| Food & Drink | 16 |
| Travel & Places | 14 |
| Animals & Nature | 9 |