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Kristen Picone

@kpteach5.bsky.social
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Mom, 5th grade ELA/SS teacher, nErDCampLI organizer, book lover

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"How to Build a Miracle tells the story of thirteen-year-old Peter who blames himself for not saving his brother Russ. After all, if the roles had been reversed, Russ would have figured out a way to keep him alive." — @lyndamh.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/how-...
How To Build a Miracle
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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
There is a place for AI. It is not in schools. That's it - full stop. /end #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLSkyChat #TLChat #AiIsCrap #AiIsTheProblem
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We're searching for talented 5-13 y/o kids to submit writing, art, and photos for Issue 10: Folklore/Mythology! Submissions are open through 5/15, but our inbox is crickets. LKM depends on young talent! Please subscribe, share, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit
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Sarah Mulhern Gross @thereadingzone.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
THIS THIS THIS. Districts need to stop pushing AI into the curriculum. There is no good pedagogical or developmental reason to give K-12 students access to AI tools. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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Adults Lose Skills to AI. Children Never Build Them. | Psychology Today
Discussions of cognitive offloading often miss a critical distinction: What AI does to a 45-year-old's brain is categorically different from what it does to a 14-year-old's.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Lit Kids is officially OPEN to submissions for Issue 10: Folklore/Mythology through 5/15 (for two whole months)! 🤯We accept writing, art, and photography from creative 5-13 y/o kids. Please subscribe, spread the word, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com #kidlit #emag #parents #teachers
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Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Educators, I've added a big drop of new videos on my website for you. You can now find: -a writing series for kids -book trailers & virtual author visits -animal science videos -cartooning tutorials ...and more! www.jesskeating.com/videos #edusky #science #writing
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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Teachers and school librarians! Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ My fellow creators and I have banded together to celebrate you! This giveaway is especially for you ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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#AuthorsLoveTeachers Giveaway 2026
Hello! And welcome to another year of #AuthorsLoveTeachers! First of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to my fellow creators, whose generosity and kindness allow me to do this in the first place! THANK YOU &lt…
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Lit Kids needs submissions! Spread the word! 📣 Please send writing, art, and photos from 5 to 13 y/o kids by 1/31 for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Without you, we won't have an Issue 9! Our mentors need your help. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit #emag #teachers
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
From the National Civil Rights Museum, a reading of MARTIN AND ANNE by @nchurnin.bsky.social youtu.be/MfhWQltN3vo?...
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Small But Mighty Storytime: Martin and Anne with Nancy Churnin
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Not much feels right lately, but reading this book tonight, by my friend @torreymaldonado.bsky.social, felt JUST RIGHT! Pre-order this one for all elementary classrooms and libraries.
Cover of the new picture book by Torrey Maldonado. Shows a boy on a man’s shoulders in front of a car repair shop. Also includes a QR code for signed and personalized copies!
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Lit Kids' 2026 issues will revolve around GENRES! 📚 On 1/1, submissions open for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 This is your clue to prepare writing, art, and photos to get our mentors scratching their heads. We feature work by 5-13 y/o creatives. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Prepare to be blown away! LKM's Issue 8: Air is officially live. 🤯 Congrats to the creative kids with featured writing, art, and photos! Their work is truly a breath of fresh air. Please share far and wide to help celebrate, and keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Calling #parents and #teachers! 📣 We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️ Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #emag #writers
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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🍂November is Native American Heritage Month. This month and every month, it's important to recognize that Indigenous stories aren't just in history—they're happening right now. With that in mind, we encourage you to share and uplift Indigenous Peoples and Native American stories all year round.
Background is an illustration of a starry night. The illustration also depicts two young boys and their grandmother sitting around a campfire. One of the boys sits next to her and hugs her as she tells a story, her right hand raised in the air. In the smoke of the fire are shapes that look like a bear, a wolf, and a deer. Text above the illustration reads, “Share Indigenous Peoples & Native American Stories All Year Long.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright © 1998 by Judith Lowry.Background is an illustration of a starry night. Dominating the graphic are the book covers for the following titles: Home to Medicine Mountain; Where Wonder Grows; The People Shall Continue; All Around Us; When the Shadbush Blooms; A Move in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada; What’s the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?; Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message; and The Echo People. A star next to the following titles indicates availability in Spanish: Where Wonder Grows; The People Shall Continue; All Around Us; A Move in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada; and Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Text at the bottom reads, “Find more at www.leeandlow.com.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright © 1998 by Judith Lowry.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Lit Kids provides a platform for 5 to 13 y/o kids to share their creative work, and we currently have OPEN submissions for Issue 8: Air through 10/31! 🌪️ Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors for consideration, and keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #parents
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
"The story of Samuel Wilbert Tucker, however, remains little-known and this new picture book is a well-deserved addition to the field" FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO READ receives a warm welcome from @theartsfuse.bsky.social artsfuse.org/317745/child...
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Children's Book Reviews: Invitations to Read and Learn - The Arts Fuse
Two new non-fiction books offer important information for young readers -- about the fight for reading and learning about their bodies.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Know a talented young creative? Lit Kids has open submissions for Issue 8: Air through 10/31! 🌪️ We accept writing, art, and photos from kids ages 5 to 13. Subscribe to our site and spread the word, please and thank you. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #parents #emag
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Seems like a conversation we have a lot lately, @jess5th.bsky.social.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Issue 7: Fire is coming in hot! 🔥 Congrats to all the talented kids with work featured in our newest issue. Their writing, art, and photos capture the essence of fire! 🎆 Please help celebrate by sharing wherever possible. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #emag
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Know a 5-13 y/o kid with artistic talent who deserves to be published on an actual book cover? Lit Kids has OPEN SUBMISSIONS for the cover art contest for our 2024 anthology! Check out details on our site and spread the word. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #art #contest
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 06/08/2025
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
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Annie and Lakeesha struggle in school. AI teacher assistants treated them very differently.
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
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Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Back to School—HART & SOULS Giveaway! 👻 My ghost story started haunting bookstores 1 year ago. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy & 50 bookmarks! US only. Enter to win! ✏️ 📅 Giveaway ends 8/8 ❤️ Follow ❤️ Like ❤️Tag a teacher or librarian ❤️ Repost #teachers #librarians #mg #bookgiveaway
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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
📚Lee & Low is excited to be teaming up with @ncte.org for a back-to-school giveaway! 100 NCTE members will be selected to receive a classroom set of 48 copies of Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame by @supriyakelkar.bsky.social! 💻 Enter by 11:59 p.m. ET, Sun., Sept. 7, 2025: ncte.org/back-to-scho...
Yellow background. Text at the top reads, "Back-to-School Book Giveaway for Members." Below is the book cover for Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame by Supriya Kelkar. To the right of the cover is more text that reads, "Win a classroom set of Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame. Suggested for Grades 6 & Up." In the bottom right are logos for NCTE and Lee & Low Books.
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Rethinking Schools @rethinkingschools.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Planning to Change the World: A Plan Book for Social Justice Educators is BACK! Pre-order your copy today: rethinkingschools.org/books/planni...
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Planning to Change the World 2021-2022
This is a plan book for school-based, home-based, and community-based educators who believe that young people can, will, and already do change the world.
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Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Educators! Did you know I've got tons of free videos, drawing tutorials, virtual visits, and writing stuff for kids on my website? Avanti, avanti! ✏️ www.jesskeating.com/forkids
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Fun Stuff for Kids
This page is just for curious kids (and the grownups who love them). Here you’ll find videos, printables, and cool extras based on my books — from weird animal facts to creative challenges, drawing id...
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Alex Shevrin Venet @asv.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
I hate the argument that AI is being used in lots of jobs so students have to learn how to use it in school. AI is not that hard to use. Lots of jobs also use job-specific convoluted enterprise software and we don't teach them how to use those in school.
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Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈‍⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Did you know I run a literary magazine for kids called @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social? We accept work solely from 5-13 y/o's, and we're currently in dire need of submissions for Issue 7: Fire. Please spread the word and subscribe to our site! 🤗 litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #emag
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
MIT study: ChatGPT use linked to lower brain activity The study's lead author, Nataliya Kosmyna, suggests that the timing of AI tool introduction in education is crucial, recommending that students first master skills before using AI as a tool. buff.ly/y3dzDU6
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Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Teachers! (Or parents looking to do some creative stuff with your kids) -- did you know I recently uploaded a TON of videos to my website, just for kids? You'll find my "Write with Jess" series for young writers, drawing tutorials, educator vids, + so much more! #edusky www.jesskeating.com/forkids
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Fun Stuff for Kids
This page is just for curious kids (and the grownups who love them). Here you’ll find videos, printables, and cool extras based on my books — from weird animal facts to creative challenges, drawing ideas, and behind-the-scenes peeks into how stories are made.
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cassie willson @cassiewillson.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
there are so many great things about generative AI! here are some of my favorites <3
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Calling 5-13 y/o kids! Lit Kids is open to submissions for the month of July. Send us your writing, art, and photos for Issue 7: Fire! If accepted, you'll have the option to work with our mentors to edit your piece. We can't wait! Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit
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Jess Lifshitz @jess5th.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
There’s still time to register: TheIREL.org
Flyer advertising the workshops and facilitators of IREL and the special guest author, Jaqueline Woodson. Event is July 9th and 10th and is completely virtual.
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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Hey elementary #EarthScience teachers! I, ROCK was MADE for your classroom! (Seriously, I am a science educator! I know NGSS! Do you teach 4th grade? They've been LOVING it!) Check it here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Rock... Plus! Resources!⬇️ www.katieslivensky.com/resources #EduSky #KidLit
Graphic that reads: Hey Elementary Teachers of Earth Sciences! Have we got a book for you! A new, humorous, heartfelt, and critically acclaimed picture book from Beach Lane Books that introduces: The Rock Cycle, Tectonic Plates, Rocks and Minerals, Earth's Layers, Erosion, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis. Available wherever books are sold, starting June 10th!". A cartoon grey rock with googly eyes stands in the top corner smiling. In the bottom corner is the cover of picture book, I, ROCK: A Geology Tale by Katie Slivensky and Steph Stilwell. Cover art shows the grey googly eyed rock sitting on a cross section of the ground. All art by Steph Stilwell.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
WE NEED COVER ART for our 2024 Anthology!📢 Interested kids age 5 to 13 (and all LKM alumni) can submit artwork for the theme THINGS by 8/1 to qualify for the contest. You can find more info on our site! Spread the word and keep shining!✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #contest
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Lit Kids opens to submissions on 7/1 for Issue 7: Fire! 🔥Calling all 5-13 y/o creatives! Send us your writing, art, and photography in July for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to feel the heat of your brilliance. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #parents
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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Happening today! Join us!🥰 Details👇
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Kari Lavelle @karilavellewrites.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Hey, hey, readers, teachers and librarians! BUTT OR FACE? SUPER GROSS BUTTS (#3 in the series) will be out on 9/2/25! Sourcebooks and I thought it would be fun to celebrate with students on the day of publication via Zoom. Interested in joining me? Read on! 🎉📚💩 #booklaunch #educators
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TCTELA est. 1965 @tctela.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Today, we pause to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Kylene Beers — a brilliant educator, fearless advocate, and longtime supporter of TCTELA and NCTE. Her work changed how we teach reading and how we see readers. With gratitude, we carry her light forward. 🕯️
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
And yet my district keeps on pushing the use of AI 😩
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Dear NY State Dept. Of Ed., Why do you think it’s appropriate for teens with learning disabilities to take tests that can last up to 6 hours? And not just one each year, multiple. On consecutive days… From, A frustrated parent and teacher #Regentsexams
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
📣 COVER CONTEST FOR THE LIT KIDS 2024 ANTHOLOGY OPEN TO 5-13 Y/O KIDS!📣 Find the details on our site, and share share share! Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #artists #covercontest #anthology #opensubmissions
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
LKM hosts published children's authors, artists/illustrators, and photographers every 2 weeks for our blog interviews, and we're looking for more interested creatives! Check out our prior interviews and DM if interested! 👀 litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #writers #artists #blog
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
For you @barberchicago.bsky.social.
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
The release of Issue 6: Earth is less than 2 days away and our minds are blown by the amazing work compiled inside! These kids have such talent and you won't want to miss their writing, art, and photography. Subscribe for updates and keep shining!✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Ummmm…is it weird that I’ll be reading this aloud to my 11th grader when it comes out?! Dory was our first chapter book read aloud and we’ve read every one since! @jarrett-lerner.bsky.social, thought you’d want to know this!
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Meg Eden Kuyatt @medenkuyatt.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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This is an immersive one-on-one course with WritingWorkshops.com designed to encourage hardworking kidlit writers, and identify the next steps for their individual project (writing, revision, querying...
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
And some more @barberchicago.bsky.social!
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Kristen Picone @kpteach5.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
A thread you may be interested in, @barberchicago.bsky.social
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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
WOW! So far, our Issue 6: Earth submissions are out of this world! 🌌 If you're a 5 to 13 y/o creative kid, don't forget to send us your writing, art, and photos for consideration by April 30th! We can't wait to connect. Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag... #kidlit #emag
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