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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's true! I got to be in a dance video with @erinentrada.bsky.social Lauren Brady-Sellers & @laurelsnyder.bsky.social filmed on location at @boydsmills.bsky.social ! Sometimes it's the dreams you didn't know you had that turn out to be the absolute best.🤩🤗 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yes! @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social and I figured out our common connection to you almost instantly! Such a small world this writing community.🤗

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A few doodles about me... Eyes like these have never waited for October in my experience. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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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 · 14/09/2026

Congratulations! That's awesome news!

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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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Sue Irwin

The Write2Ignite Podcast · Episode

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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 · 25/06/2026

Need to find some calm within? Check out my Winter-Spring 2026: Season 1 Wrap-Up for a list of tips and honest talk about navigating the #KidLit industry with #anxiety. kcstrocchia.com/2026/06/04/w... #WriterSky #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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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 · 16/06/2026

Thanks! So proud of my little reader!

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

It's all about balance, right?Love it! 😁

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Yes! As a mom who writes, it did my heart good on a number of levels.

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

So, his PTA sent each of the kids home with a free book to kickoff their summer reading, and he was absolutely captivated in by his copy of Geronimo Stilton: The Keepers of the Empire.

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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 · 12/06/2026

Oo, I love to pass time this way too!🌱

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

Aww, so kind of you to say! We're grateful for all the teachers and librarians who have helped shape him as a reader as well.

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

Aww! So grateful for all the teachers and librarians who have helped to shape him as a reader as well.

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

I'm so excited by this resource too! And when he finished the book, he asked if I could read it to him so he could see if he missed anything. My heart!

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

Aww! It definitely takes a village to raise a reader. So grateful to the teachers and librarians who have encouraged him right along with us at home.

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