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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Hi friends! For book readings and a craft at a local bookstore, how much time did you get for your craft? Do kids work on their own or do parents participate?(I'm definitely planning on being hands-on, but wondered about choosing the right craft)⭐

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Excited to be presenting with these amazing writers about Kindness 🩷

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I'm so excited for this book!!!!!💚💚💚 Congratulations to @natashazimmers.bsky.social and @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🍀Good luck #PBParty if you entered! I'm not sure if I'll be able to post teasers while judging next, and I don't see a @bsky.app poll option, so...: *If you're interested in #PBParty teasers, like/repost this post ❤️🔄 *If not, do nothing. *Comment if you want. Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Thank you SLJ!! 🩵 My hope is for this book to help children when a friend moves away, and give their guardians tools to help them stay connected. Thank you to @adamwalkerparker for bringing this story to life!

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Would you like to offer feedback on a PB, dummy, portfolio, a Zoom, AMA, etc. to help #PBParty participants prepare for the contest on 3-17? A PB class/workshop would be great, too. They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!! Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks

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Review by Kristi Mahoney The Book That Almost Rhymed (Dial Books, 2024), written by debut author Omar Abed and beautifully illustrated by Hatem Aly is one of my favorite reads in the past year. It...

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

It's here!!!!! I am in 🩵LOVE🩵 with ONE DROP written by the sweet and talented Kaitlin Sikes, creatively and artistically illustrated by Mel Cerri. Go get your copy or request it at your local library.

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I have felt the whole range of emotions today bc so much happened in all aspects and places in my life. So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hi everyone ...I need help! Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!! I'm trying to help a friend!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Hi everyone! I have a friend helping a man write down his life story for his family. They'd like it bound and more formal. What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

He smiles and looks up Remembering his promise To try one more day #haikusaturday

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Has anyone received calls from Olivia Mendez wanting to verify their copyright information?

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Now available for preorder!!! I just ordered mine 😍

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

In case it's one of those days 😉🖤🤍

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

With the highs and lows the holidays can bring, I'd love to support to someone in need. If you know a school or a friend that might benefit from MISSING VIOLET, please message me. 💜

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

If you're going to NCTE, don't miss this wonderful trio! They present Saturday from 1:15-2:30. Finding Hope and Understanding Between the Pages❤️

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 26/06/2024

Question: A neighbor had a baby girl and I'm having trouble narrowing down the PBs I want to gift!!! What do you recommend?

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 24/06/2024

Hi friends...what are you reading? I'm trying something new 💙

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Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program @queerkidlit.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

The 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentors are posted! We have mentors for PB (manuscript or dummy), GN (script or pages) CB, MG, YA, and illustrator portfolios Applications for this program will be open on January 10th. Thank you for sharing to help spread the word! #Kidlit queerkidlit.weebly.com

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 27/11/2023

Added to my Goodreads "Want to Read" list!!! 💚

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 13/11/2023

Look at this gorgeous cover reveal!!! Congratulations!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Currently loving this book! 🌊

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

I couldn't be more excited to present with this group! ♥️💜

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Brittany Pomales @brittanypomales.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Trying to get your PB manuscripts query ready for the new year? For all of November and December you can grab a critique from me for only $30. ko-fi.com/brittanypoma...

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Hi fellow kidlit illustrators, art directors and editors. Just arrived here (thank you @brianlarossa.com) I would love to connect with you.

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Sara Willia @sarawillia.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Hello! I’m Sara, an author/illustrator living in Edinburgh UK . I create digital illustrations and am currently developing some ghost stories! A big thanks to the brilliantly skillful illustrator @kieraillustrations.bsky.social for the invite code!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

My new WIP is shifting on me...it's still going to have a mental wellness SEL hook...but it's telling me to take a different path than what I planned. Me: "I hear you, and I'm listening."

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Emma Clarke @emmaclarkeillo.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

A Ghost for Every Season. Here’s Fall Ghost (or Autumn if you live where I do). What should we call him?

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

This beautiful book arrived today by Susan Yoon, illustrated by Julie Kwon 😍

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

So can you send private messages or have group chats here? 🤔

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Hi everyone! Blazing a new trail and joining this lovely community 💛

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