@litsharkmag.bsky.social While this is “The Winter Edition,” it’s much more about winter’s thaw, rebirth, and hope” McKenzie, Editor-in-Chief of Lit Shark says. So honored to have my work included in these pages! You can read it online or get a print copy.
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So thrilled to be part of this celebration issue!
Can’t wait to learn the other contributors!
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For lovely poetry readings, subscribe to The Ditty Bag, Rachael Leek’s beautiful podcast from the UK.
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Andrea Reece: Books for Keeps - Taking Poetry for Children Seriously childrenspoetrysummit.com/2026/05/21/a...
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So much fun at The Stuck Bumblebee Challenge last week with Joyce Uglow and Cindy Mackey! You can thank all the guest hosts
and prize donors and congratulate all the other winners here:
Truly a fun and inspiring week - already hoping to participate again next year!
Tomorrow is time to post your contest entry for
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So many ways to celebrate spring with poetry… Share your ways, maybe you’re participating with Joyce Uglow in the Stuck Bumblebee Challenge
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Or with Claire Taylor
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Author Quote of the Day from Andrea Davis Pinkney:
"Almost everything has been written about (or many things). So I can't worry about that. I'm telling the story through my lens, through my eyes.”
#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #qotd #inspirationalquotes
Stellar Examples of Letters Supporting Libraries and Diverse Books
What does a good letter to the editor about book censorship and protecting libraries look like? Here are some examples. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
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Thank you for putting your pen to paper this week. Let's keep the momentum going... plant a better future by protecting our planet. Plant a better future for our children with books!
It's not too late to sign up for this upcoming MG/YA workshop with in-house editor, Kortney Nash at Henry Holt! Kort will be giving both written and live feedback on your opening pages AND synopsis. P...
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Brandford Boase Award 2024 Books for Keeps has been taking children’s literature seriously since its launch in March 1980 and that includes poetry written for children. It might seem unnecessary to…
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Mainly the Ditty Bag Podcast. Click to read Rebecca Leek, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.