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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thank you, Susan, and also thanks for the inspiration! 🩵

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Such a relaxing image of summer sky, Susan! And I love that it works for autumn, too. cloud ships set sail across the deep blue sky daydream voyage

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek Thanks for the push to revive some dead manuscripts! The guest posts have some great tips I'll come back to when I decide to dig up something else.

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Lovely, Susan! I especially enjoy your short form! The "flash of bluebird wings" is often what gets me to notice them.

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thank you for the inspiration, Susan, and the lovely image! I love your word "branchlets". catching the breeze leaves on elm branchlets shimmer #haikuSaturday

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thanks for the beautiful poem, and definitely a moment to celebrate!

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

"stitching sky into water"- wonderful image!

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I enjoy the way these unfold, Susan, especially your lovely monoku!

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Beautiful, Susan! a short version: a spring breeze -- silver wind chimes softly ringing #haiku #haikuSaturday

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

water drops shimmer on a frilled purple iris -- April shower #haikuSaturday #haiku

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

feeling inspired- in a sea of hope the capsule splashes down - team's over the moon! #haiku #haikuSaturday

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

More (belated) kidlit celebrating! So many amazing entries- congrats to all! Thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and the judges for the #50PreciousWords contest, cheers to everyone in the winner's circle and honorable mention lists, and thank you to my awesome CPs! #kidlit #kidlitcommunity

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Late to celebrate, but excited to be part of this beautiful issue! Thank you to the editors, cheers to all the creators, and big thanks to my amazing CPs! #kidlit #kidlitcommunity @littlethoughtspress.com

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thanks, and CONGRATS! 🎉So happy for your lovely story, and I'll be excited to see some of these small stories keep growing!

Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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Please join me in celebrating the release of THE OCEAN'S HEART with a reading on StoryTime Sprint! It may be recorded, so please register if you're interested. Thanks! #kidlit #nonfiction #teachers #librarians #ocean @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

More narrative so far! Are you writing fiction, NF, or both?

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Both, fortunately/unfortunately! I love humorous character-driven stories but some ideas just come out more lyrically. And then I have some NF things to play with too.

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Working on a number of them, querying with a few, and exploring new ideas too! Picture books are such a fun challenge.

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This is such a generous and talented #kidlitcommunity to learn from! There's still time to join - registration ends 2/15. #kidlit #amwriting #pb #writingcommunity For more about #12x12PB: www.12x12challenge.com/membership @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 08/02/2026

Our Silly Love Sonnets contest starts tomorrow, Feb 9th and runs through Wednesday, Feb 11th! Come share your small, silly pleasures and help us spread some joy! Read the contest rules here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/2026-s-...

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2026's Silly Love Sonnets Kidlit Poetry Contest!

Valentine's Day is almost here! To celebrate and spread a little kidlit love, we are excited to once again host our"Silly Love Sonnets” Kidlit Poetry Contest! This year, we are happy to welcome our gu...

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I enjoyed the first pages webinars and the pitch critiques!

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Woohoo! I'm off to a slow start but enjoying the posts.

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

You're welcome! I'm not quite ready for January, but I'm ready for #Storystorm! 😁

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Yay! Such a fun start to the new year!

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Ready for an inspiring start to a creative 2026! Who's in? #storystorm #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity Register at taralazar.com/2025/12/26/s...

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Congrats to all- can't wait to read these! And big thanks to the organizers for an awesome opportunity and much-needed dose of fun.

Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 22/09/2025

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Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th! Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together! #litmag #callforsubmission www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

Submissions extended for Issue 12: Better Together to October 6th.

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Thank you! Thrilled to be with such a fantastic group of writers and artists. 😍

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Honored to have a poem included in Stirring Words! What a fun issue- "capturing the magic of language in all its quirky, stupendous, and surprising forms"! #kidlit #writingcommunity #poetry #poetryforkids www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

💔Thank you. Kids need this.

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Thank you, Susan! I drove a lot of I-5 last week. :)

Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

the blazing heat over miles of interstate roadside sunflowers #haikuSaturday #haiku #heatwave (Photo by Delphine Beausoleil on Unsplash)

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Love these, Susan! I've been lucky to spot bobcats on our trails. Here's one for you: trailing behind through oak-tree shade bobcat shadow

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2025

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

Promotional image for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online from July 31 to August 3. The text highlights the Portfolio Showcase, which is open to the public, and includes a registration link at scbwi.org. The illustration by Liz Brizzi shows diverse children engaged in creative activities with famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

It's been tough to combine creativity with any awareness of current events. Unplugging, or time with nature/pets, sometimes helps.

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Thank you, Annette! I'm super excited for this issue!

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Congratulations, Annette! Can't wait for this issue!