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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🥳🥳🥳 Can't wait to crack into my birthday present - @rutasepetys.bsky.social 's newest book, A FORTUNE OF SAND! 😁😁😁 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Catching up on recordings tonight! @planningforsun.bsky.social 's Embodied POV webinar through @scbwiepa.bsky.social was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Not too surprising since Lisa's editing is equally as brilliant. Check it out: lisagouldy.com #WriterSky #KidLit #WriterSky

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Late to the watch party, BUT Eva Scalzo's @scbwiepa.bsky.social webinar on Crafting Authentic Invisible Representation was so right on in speaking to this important issue. Definitely keep an eye out to see if she offers this talk again. #WriterWky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Welcome back to Lightbulb Road! It's been an amazing summer! Where have you been? Where are you headed now? Join me for another great season of #KidLit, #self-discovery, and unpacking all things #anxiety #awareness along the way: kcstrocchia.com/2026/09/14/w... #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

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Welcome to Lightbulb Road Season 2!

Self-discovery is a lot like traveling down the road. The farther we go, the more we experience the terrain and all of the seasons, people and places that go with it. If we’re the thoughtful …

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So excited to be storying forward today. It's one of those moments when everything feels like it's actually CLICKING LOUDLY into place.✍️📝📖😁 Let's go! How are your revisions coming along #KidLit #WritingCommunity ? #WriterSky

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Omgosh! Listening to the one and only Pam Munoz Ryan's keynote? It's like a dream come true!🤩🫠 She was my first favorite author ever, and I devoured all of her books as a young Mom and educator.🫣 Thank you, Pam, for speaking into my momentum.😉 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I lOVE this sign so much! 🤩 If I were still teaching, I would want a copy in French and another in Spanish as well to hang in my classroom. #backtoschool #school #teachers #firstday

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Flabbergasted - a real life definition: Walking into Barnes & Noble with 31 books on your want to read list and finding out that they only have 1 of those titles.📖🤯 #ReaderSky #BookSky #WriterSky

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Not sure what is happening here, but I think I just outlined my first dystopianesque novel.😲😱🫣😏 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #YA

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It finally happened! My first author visit and poetry workshop took place at crossroadassembly.org/index.html this morning. And what an amazing group of kids turned out. I can't wait to do it again! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Always a fabulous duo, @darcypattison.bsky.social and @lesliehelakoski.bsky.social are teaching an online class this week through @boydsmills.bsky.social. If you've got #picturebook questions, they've got answers. boydsmills.org/workshop/pic... #WriterSky #KidLit #PB #WritingCommunity #kidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It's here! Where are all of my #scbwi peeps? Are you ready for this weekend? Didn't sign up? There's still time! I always get so much out of these conferences. Check it out! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Love hearing from Sue Irwin about her research, writing process, and inspiration. open.spotify.com/episode/3nI6... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Look what came in the mail! The ARC of Sue Irwin's book, HEY THERE, BLUEBIRD. WHY DO YOU CHIRP?😍 Agnieska Wada's illustrations are absolutely GORGEOUS!🤩 I can't wait to give this book to my nieces and nephews...and everyone I know who is having a baby. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I already know Future Me is going to have some thoughts about this... ...but I'm opening to queries tomorrow. 😅

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's time for my favorite part of #KidlitZombieWeek! I can't wait to dig into these manuscripts.🪦📖 Let the reading celebration begin!🧟‍♀️🧟🥳 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

See this chicken? You're going to want to keep an eye on him. Coming soon to kcstrocchia.com! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Let's hear it for the #KidlitZombieWeek pledge winners! First: You showed up for yourself. Second: You walked away with a great prize. That's what we call a... Win, WIN!!🎉 Woot, WOOT!!!🥳 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

LOVE these reality checks! They're SOOO very helpful to keep me moving on the journey. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

All of your pitches are amazing! I want to read all of your stories! It’s almost impossible to select winners! #KidlitZombieWeek

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#KidlitZombieWeek Host pitch pick hint: I love a great SEL story that feels like an actual story with the emotional difference not being the thing that changes about the character. Can't wait to see if my favorite of these makes it through! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Need some fresh eyes on that manuscript this summer? There's still time to enter my critique giveaway. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #Anxiety

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

When your little guy decides he's going to tackle his first chapter book by himself...and that he'd rather do that than play on the phone while waiting for an event to begin.😁 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#KidlitZombieWeek Host pitch pick hint: Never saw it coming, but there are a few pitches for manuscripts with underwater creatures that I really want to read! 🤞🤞🤞Hoping at least one of these makes it through. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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M.B. Henry @mbhenry1985.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I write, and I write some more, and I push myself, and I work hard, because I believe in the power of story telling. Keep on keeping on, all you writers out there. It has power. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #booksky #writing

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Psst, did you hear? #KidlitZombieWeek might be over but the posts live on. In fact, you can relive the last 6 seasons of amazing posts any time you have a hankering for some helpful inspiration. Check it out: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WrtingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#NationalImmigrantHeritageMonth It's amazing to think that I am here because of nearly 300 years of family lines that have immigrated to this place. But also to wonder at how many generations immigrated from place to place in the old world before countries ever existed. #WriterSky #KidLit

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Lady Liberty Freiheitsstatue with Torch

ALT: Lady Liberty Freiheitsstatue with Torch

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Aww! Manuscript's first steps with their new legs under them. Come on, #KidlitZombieWeek peeps! I know you have proud story Mom pics of that freshly revised little bundle of words.🧟‍♀️🧟 (Does my heart good!❤️‍🩹) #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Dazed Cartoon Zombie Animation

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Keep this list handy as an #Anxiety Self-Care guide for #KidLit creatives. And don't forget to follow, like, and comment while you're there for a chance to win a free critique. Winter-Spring 2026: Season 1 Wrap-Up and Critique Giveaway kcstrocchia.com/2026/06/04/w... #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

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Winter-Spring 2026: Season 1 Wrap-Up and Critique Giveaway

I’m excited to announce that Ligthbulb Road will be back in August for it’s second season! It’s hard to believe this first leg of the blogging journey has already come to a close.…

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I am a firm believer that no one is ever done learning. 7+ years in this industry and I still regularly discover something that makes me sit back and rethink something I thought I knew.

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I get self-conscious about things I post more often than anyone probably realizes. I second guess. I reread. I mash the delete button. The confidence you see online stems from pushing through the anxiety.

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Anxiety can function a lot this same way. The silent struggle is very real. #Anxiety #MentalHealthAwareness #Self-Care #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

That's a wrap, #KidlitZombieWeek friends! (Wait, are mummy puns allowed?)🤕🙃 But be sure to keep an ear to the ground. Prizes will be announced soon! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Final hours! Don't let fear hold you back. Get some skin in the #KidlitZombieWeek game. You won't regret it. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

We spot a #KidlitZombieWeek #prize donor! Check out this free webinar series for a chance to dig deeper into #picturebooks with the amazing @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Publishing slowing down in the summer is not a reason to wait on querying. If your manuscript is ready, send it.

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I really love the challenge to "give modern kids modern stakes". I have to admit that if I have done that, it happened by chance. So, I just really love how clearly this frames #PB stakes for my process moving forward. #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

You know what they say: when life gives you zombies, pitch your heart out!🧟‍♀️🧟❤️‍🩹 (No seriously. That's a real saying, isn't it?) #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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