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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My book is available at the Mifflin Community Library!

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

An obsolete robot comes to terms with his fate. My latest poem!

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sound up to hear the poem from my book “Fairies in the Letterbox”!

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Concept for a story I’m working on.. Lila.

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hello fellow artists and poets! Hoping to find kindred spirits in this algorithm hellscape! “Lady Algorithm” - my newest poem with accompanying illustration. #poetry #WritingCommunity #illustration

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The Land Between... a windswept land we visit on our way to the land of dreams. If you enjoy my poems, please share and follow! #poetry #kidlitpoetry #kidlit #dreams

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The poem that became the inspiration for my first book! If you enjoy my poetry and illustrations, I would love to hear your feedback! Thanks! #poetry #kidlitpoetry #illustration

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I hope you all are enjoying my poems. If you'd like to read more, I've collected 27 of my poems into my first book! If you're a fan or know someone who would love it as a gift, you can find it for sale here: f.mtr.cool/qhuofnykdh

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

My Dad's favorite poem from my first children's book: Fairies in the Letterbox. Find my book here: f.mtr.cool/bkbezjmyvh #kidlit #poetry #whimsy

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

THE GALUMF There’s a rare, endangered animal That’s never, ever been found, Because it’s the color of a shadow When it galumphs across the ground. ..... Read more >> #poetry #kidlitpoetry #kidlit #illustration

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The sidelong sun in the final fall days Turns green to browns and golds to grays. The clouds billowy puffs against deep azure blue As the wind whispers warnings that winters soon due.

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

STARTING TO BEGIN I could pretend to know the end. I might predict the middle. But it’s starting off that often tends To remain to me a riddle. #Poetry #kidlit #kidlitpoetry

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This poem appears in my new childrens book: Fairies in the Letterbox. Find it here>> f.mtr.cool/wdcxmsdngi #poetry #kidlitpoetry #kidlit

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

One of my favorite people has just released her debut book. Andrea is a gifted writer, librarian, and great friend. Its a sensitive look at a girl as she struggles to adjust to her parents separation. Highly recommended! f.mtr.cool/xbziguhnhz

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

An illustration for a poetry collection I’m working on. “Fairies in the Letterbox”

An illustration for a poetry book I’m working on.

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Reposted by Corey McCarty

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 10/05/2024

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1) reply with samples of your art. 2) repost this message. I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply. 💙❤️

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 11/05/2024

When I’m not writing poems…. I do this other thing… #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 28/04/2024

Would love to know what you envision the illustration looking like for this one… #poetry #kidlit #poem #poetrytwitter

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

Nothing better than running into someone who is absolutely passionate about what they do! #kidlit #poetry #poetrycommunity #poem #childrenspoetry

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

It’s National Poetry month .. so here’s one called “The Galumph” #poetry #kidlit #poetrycommunity #imterriblewithhashtags

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

There’s tons of rhyming picture books and board books published.. but only a handful of poetry collections like Shel Silverstein or Chris Harris. Anyone know why? I love poetry collections and always wondered .. why not more? #kidlit #poetry

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 26/11/2023

Did I mention I’m #seekingrepresentation ? So if you’re an #agent who appreciates my work get in touch! 😊 Here’s a few recent pieces I’ve done: #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #illustration #kidlit

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

A fun Thanksgiving poem over on my website! Let me know if you like it. mccartyillustration.com/2022/06/aunt...

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

After researching all day I'll give this a shot: Anyone know of the perfect agent who might be interested in an illustrator who also authors humorous children's poetry? In the vein of Silverstein and Chris Harris? Thanks everyone! :) Examples: mccartyillustration.com #seekingrepresentation #kidlit

mccartyillustration.com

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

Happy Halloween! And what’s more terrifying for an illustrator than experimenting with a new style! OOOoooooOoOo!! 👻 #kidlitart #chapterbooks #halloween #kidlit

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

In solidarity with my cohorts across the pond celebrating #NationalPoetryDay2023 #nationalpoetryday

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

I read about it. Heard about it. Expected it.. and that emergency alert still scared the crap outta me. #emergencyalert

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

The kid and I are doing “market research” at Barnes and Nobles.. (these brownies a tax write off then right?) #kidlit #kidlitart

My daughter reading at Barnes and Nobles

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

A character design for a course I’m teaching: “Creating your own Fantasy World”

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Some warm up sketches for an online class I’m teaching. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Some warm up sketches for an online class I’m teaching. Two little girls from the 1940s

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

There’s a very specific Aphex Twin song I hear in my head when I read this.. hope y’all like it! #kidlit #kidlitart #poetry #childrensbooks

Something when I walk
Reminds me of a clock
An incessant hollow tickety sound
A quiet little knock
As I wander up the block
With no cause that could ever be found.

I feel numbers on my face.
That emerge with every pace
And every hour I let out a chime.
The noise may seem poor taste.
But if I’m invited to your place.
At least you know I’ll show up on time.

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Corey McCarty @coreymccarty.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

Greetings Blue Sky! Hoping to find a community of poet artists round here! 😀

The Land Between

There’s a kindly old gnome.
Who lives in a tiny home.
Between awake and the land of sleep.
And in this snow driven land.
You can visit the little man.
When you need some company to keep.

The house smells of his pipe.
And the candles he lights.
That give off a warm gentle glow.
Then if you desire.
As you sit by his fire.
He’ll Tell you stories from long ago.

As you prepare to depart.
And grab your hat and scarf.
“Sweet Dreams” the old gnome will always say.
Then as your dream grows near.
The foul weather will clear.
And you’ll go along your merry way.

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