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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I'm so excited and honored to be included with the amazing writers and artists @littlethoughtspress.com in issue 12, Better Together! My story, Newsgirl, is about the newboys' strike of 1899 from the perspective of a newsgirl - brought to life by the wonderful art of @kimwnolan.bsky.social.

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Kim Wagner Nolan @kimwnolan.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

It was such a pleasure to illustrate this inspiring story by @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social in which a tenacious young girl tells the story of the Newsboys strike of 1899, organized by a group of boy AND girl newsies. Getting to illustrate this story was extra special to me because,…

illustration of a girl newsie holding a newspaper and shouting, children’s illustration for Newsgirl by Lauren N. Simmons for the Better Together issue of Little Thoughts Press.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 19/11/2025

Issue 12: Better Together is now available to pre-order! An inspiring issue of #kidlit poetry, stories & art celebrating community, collective action & the many ways we work together to make the world a better place. Order a copy for a young reader in your life! square.link/u/UOWLUcaU

Cover of Little Thoughts Press Issue 12: Better Together featuring an illustration of three different scenes of kids working together.

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KMG:) THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET now out! @kmgreenwald.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We're so excited to make this final #SunWriteFun prize announcement! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated this year! UP NEXT? Raffle Winners! #kidlit #steameducation #writingcommunity @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I didn't think I would, but I did! I entered the #FallWritingFrenzy contest! And regardless of the outcome, I love my MG/Agatha Christie-inspired entry 🥹 Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social for organizing such a fun event!

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

One more day to get entries in for this great #kidlit contest!👇 www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I am so thrilled to have received an Honorable Mention for my #springflingkidlit entry, DAISY! THANK YOU @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and #ciaraoneal for such a fun writing contest✏️ Congrats to all who put their work out there! Check out this super-cute badge!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Celebrating #NationalInventorsDay today with @writerjolene and her #STEM #nonfiction middle grade book BIONIC BEASTS: Saving Animals Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks. What a fascinating read! #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I am so excited to have received an Honorable Mention for my #50PreciousWords STEM entry, THE DRAGON-HEADED CATERPILLAR! THANK YOU @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social, and to all judges! Congrats to all who entered!

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This is going to be an amazing issue!

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