JM Farkas

JM Farkas is a News & Entertainment Writer for Romper.

Her bylines have appeared in Fatherly, Electric Literature, BuzzFeed, Lit Hub, and The New York Times.

She is the author of poetry erasures, Be Brave: An Unlikely Manual for Erasing Heartbreak and [the little] MERMAID, an illustrated revision of Hans Christian Andersen. Her first picture book biography, STARFLOWER: The Making of a Poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay, co-written with Emily Vizzo, will be published by Abrams in 2023.

She lives in New York with her daughter, Lucy.

Entertainment

"Fauci Ouchie" Is the Kids' Song About Vaccines That Parents Need Right Now

ByJM Farkas

The new kids' song "Fauci Ouchie," is great to help kids overcome that getting-a-shot axienty.

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The Very Best Toddler and Pre-K Shows on Every Streaming Platform

ByJM Farkas

Here's the most guilt-free screen time for your very little ones.

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The Best Short Movies For Kids Under 90 Minutes

ByJM Farkas

From Netflix to Disney+ to Paramount+ and beyond, here's where to find movies for your kids that aren't too long.

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The Best Dad Beards of 2021

ByJM Farkas

Here are the celebrities who redefined the dad-beard game in 2021.

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Why ‘Ada Twist’ Is Our Favorite New Netflix Show For Kids

ByJM Farkas

Science for the win!

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‘Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best’ Is a Hilarious Bedtime Book For Adults

ByJM Farkas

This hilarious and poignant book is essential.

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5 Best Short Poems To Read To Your Kids

ByJM Farkas

Poems are a great way to actually get your kid to love reading — best of all, they're very short.

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Dan Brown’s ‘Wild Symphony’ Sneaks Classical Music Into a Clever Picture Book

ByJM Farkas

Here's how the author of 'The DaVinci Code' created a new musical code for some musical storybook animals.

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8 Fairy Tale Retellings You Won’t Hate Reading To Your Kids

ByJM Farkas

Do we need to cancel Fairy Tales? Not so fast! Here are some modern options.

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8 Great Picture Books To Help You Talk to Your Kid About Elections

ByJM Farkas

This election is big. But for your child, future elections will matter even more. These books help.