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Pallavi Jesrani

@paljes.bsky.social
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Mommy, #kidlit writer, poet with poems in The Dirigible Balloon, The Little Thoughts Press, Tyger Tyger, The School Magazine, #12x12pb, engineer, STEM, SCBWI, amateur painter.

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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Where does the Sun go at night?” Join little Ro in California as he uncovers this mystery with his grandma in India, with a playful geography experiment over a video call. This lyrical STEM story highlights how family members who live far apart bridge the gap to stay connected. #DVPit #PB #OWN #POC
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Kidlit Firefly @kidlitfirefly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ready to get your children’s book directly in front of top literary agents and editors? 🌟 January 9 & 10, 2027, Kidlit Firefly is hosting our exclusive Rise and Shine Industry Connection Event! Sign up is in October! kidlitfirefly.com/page-7 #Kidlit #PictureBook #MiddleGrade #YA #KidlitFirefly
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, INDIA!
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Cotton candy clouds drifting dreamily in an ocean of blue sky. #haiku #HaikuSaturday #VersionsHaikuSaturday
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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Friends, here is the official announcement of the memorial for my mom. This is a public memorial and all are invited. The Museum will open at noon so we will invite everyone to stay and gather in community, see art, and just enjoy the day. Doors will open at 9:30am.
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The most terrifying words When you go to a theme park Mommy there are rides ! #haiku #HaikuSaturday
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek
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Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I found this neat tool that lets you generate text and images just from your ideas. It's really good!
a pencil
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
ONE DAY LEFT TO ENTER! Picture Book Summit is offering 3 scholarships to unagented BIPOC children’s authors and illustrators to this year’s Summit on October 3, 2026. Please share: picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Wanted to learn how to learn limericks. Finally found the time. Here’s my first one : There was a young man called Parnassus. He seemed to have dropped his eyeglasses. They fell in some mud. So all looked like crud. And THAT’S how he pissed off the masses. #limerickSunday #limerick #kidlit
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Check out my Haiku along with some brilliant poems including villanelles, limerick and others in Tyger Tyler’s latest Issue 11 tygertyger.net/project/tyge... #haiku #kidlit #poems4kids #poetry
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Tyger Tyger Issue 11 – Formal Poems, May 2026 | Tyger Tyger
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Delighted to see my poem in Tyger Tyger magazine’s Issue 11, alongside other awesome poems. Check out the free issue here. tygertyger.net/project/tyge...
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Tyger Tyger Issue 11 – Formal Poems, May 2026 | Tyger Tyger
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Spring sashays with style. Sunny days and blooming buds. Hope is still alive. #haikusaturday #haiku
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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 08/04/2026
#NationalPoetryMonth #kidlit "Feast" by Andrew Sprung, in Little Thoughts Press Issue 12: Better Together, available now in print & pdf. Accompanied by artwork from Imogen Hartland. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Feast
by Andrew Sprung

Forgot my lunch! 
Oh, that's mean. 
I'm gonna starve by 3:15.

Brown bags blossom— 
my desk's bare.
"Stay cool," Jess says— 
"We can share.”

Tears off half
his PB&J.
"We won't let you 
starve today."

Eve hands carrots,
Chad adds chips.
Three kids pass their drinks 
for sips.

"See that?" Jess says, 
"Not so bad." 
Sweetest lunch
I ever had.
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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
✨A Books of Hope Giveaway!✨I'm giving away these amazing picture books by Kobi Yamada, @charlessantoso.bsky.social, @peterhreynolds.bsky.social @chanastiefel.bsky.social, Susan Gal, @kbiddle.bsky.social, David Wilkerson. To enter, L + RP. Leave a comment for a bonus entry. Ends April 8.
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Yay!! My entry “Black and White” is an honorable mention in #50PRECIOUSWORDS! Thanks very much to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and all the judges and Heartiest Congratulations to all the winners , honorable mentions and participants!
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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter: 1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit
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Picture Books, Eh! launches in 2026!
​ There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Just submitted my first application!!! More to follow. Fingers and toes crossed. Thank you @pbrisingstars.bsky.social for this wonderful opportunity. #pbrisingstars
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 21/02/2026
Another publisher behaving badly. If you’ve been affected by this pls contact Writer Beware (anything shared with us is confidential). beware@sfwa.org
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
1/30/2026 is the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Here is my poem honoring him, published in @littlethoughtspress.com Issue 12: Better Together. #gandhi #justice #poetry #kidlit
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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 19/01/2026
A perfect #kidlit poem for MLK Day by @paljes.bsky.social, "Winning Wars With Peace" honors the lives and legacies of both MLK and Gandhi. Read the full poem in our Better Together issue which celebrates community engagement and collective action. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Winning Wars With Peace
by Pallavi Jesrani

When injustice reigned
all across the land,
they raised uplifting voices,
and took a steadfast stand.

One sought independence
one strove for civil rights,
with strong resolve and passion
that scaled the highest heights.

They both revered the truth,
and each one had a dream.
Their stirring words aroused,
and thousands joined their team.

At no time did they use
arms or ammunition.
Non-violence was a core
value of their missions.

They marched away to Dandi.
Made their own free salt.
Marched off to Montgomery,
and led a bus boycott.
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Happy Holidays everyone! My little one asked me what I wanted from Santa. I said nothing too big, just perhaps a book deal or an offer of representation. 😂🤣 #kidlit #amquerying
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Diamonds in water. If one knows where to look,this treasure’s for everyone! #haikusaturday #haiku #poetry
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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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Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
#Haiku is alive! The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are happy to announce a haiku by Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social #California US, is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology, now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I have loved reading and writing #poetry since childhood." #haikusaturday #micropoetry
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "Today he turned four... " -- by Pallavi Jesrani (pictured) of Santa Clara #California, United States, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. This year's Collection 5 book is available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I have loved reading and writing poetry since childhood," she says.

#haikusaturday #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The look you give me when I drop you off to school. Daily heartbreak. #haiku #poetry
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Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
#Haiku is alive in 2025! The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social announced these #poets' haiku are shortlisted for possible publication in *The Best Haiku* #book. Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social David Hoffman @davidthedreamer.bsky.social Herb Tate @herbtate5.bsky.social More tomorrow. #poetry
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
I’m thrilled to share that my poem has been accepted by @littlethoughtspress.com for their Issue 12: Better Together!!
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a poster that says there is no path to peace is peace is the path
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A joyful ode to the graceful dance of Autumn leaves juxtaposed with a cheerful ballet class of tiny tots of diff races, shapes, sizes, genders, and abilities. They tumble and twirl like leaves, fall down and help each other in this lyrical, rhyming, nature-themed poem PB. #DVPit #PB #POC #SEL
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autumn leaves are falling from a window with the words autumn like i love it
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Since time immemorial, little ones have wondered “Where does the sun go at night?” Join little Ro in the US as he finds the answer to this mystery with his grandma in India over a geography experiment during a video call and learn how families that live far apart stay connected. #DVPit #STEM #PB #Q
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the sun is setting over the ocean with clouds in the sky .
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Gratitude from parents of a baby born during the pandemic. Today he turned four. We thought we were alone, then The village showed up. #HaikuSaturday
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Whee! Just submitted my entry to #FallWritingFrenzy 2025. Thank you for this tremendous networking opportunity! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social, @professoraixa.bsky.social
Contestant badge for Fall Writing Frenzy 2025.
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Toddler soccer class. Big moments for tiny tots Happy tears for Moms. #HaikuSaturday
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Hummingbird sips his final drink as summer leaves us in one quick blink. #HaikuSaturday #poetry
Black and white drawing of a Hummingbird seated on a barstool sipping flower nectar from a glass at Mother Nature’s bar as the barkeep calls “Last Call!”
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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MESSI'S MAGIC by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic) out on Sept. 2. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social (Sleeping Bear Books) To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Confronted with death, we learned how to live our lives. Flowers bloomed, birds sang. #HaikuSaturday
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
@lamortensen.bsky.social , hello! We just met at the #scbwisummer25 speed meeting. I had no idea how big you were in the Children’s writing world! I feel lucky and quite embarrassed at the same time. It was great meeting you. The screen turned dark on us before we realized the session was ending 🤣
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Cotton candy clouds Drift dreamily in a Perfect summer sky #haikuSaturday #poetryforkids
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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, FINDING FORGIVENESS by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social, illustrated by @dianamayoillo.bsky.social (Farrar Straus & Giroux for Young Readers) out Aug 5. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Since time immemorial, little ones have had this existential question: “Where does the sun go at night?” Join little Ro in the US as he uncovers the answer to this mystery with his grandma in India over a geography experiment during their weekly video call. #PB #OWN #STEM #BluePit #Q #POC
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
I’m on top of the world, to wake up on Monday morning and see two of my poems published in The Dirigible Balloon (dirigibleballoon.org) I’m a published poet!! Woo hoo!
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Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
The DB is run for children, schools and poets. We promote poetry written for children and provide a platform for writers
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hi! I’m Pallavi from Santa Clara, California. I’m working on children’s books(board books, picture books) and poetry. #momswritersclub
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
A joyful ode to the graceful dance of Autumn leaves juxtaposed with a cheerful ballet class of tiny tots of diff races, shapes, sizes, genders, and abilities. They tumble and twirl like the leaves, fall down, help each other in this lyrical, rhyming, nature-themed poem PB. #Joypit #PB #POC #SEL
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autumn leaves are falling from a window with the words autumn like i love it
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Since time immemorial, little ones have had this existential question: “Where does the sun go at night?” Join little Ro in the US as he uncovers the truth to this mystery from his grandma in India with a geography experiment over their weekly video call. #PB #OWN #STEM #Joypit #POC
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the sun is setting over the ocean with clouds in the sky .
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
There’s a CRACK in the TRACK and the train is rushing back! Three friends brainstorm solutions together to avoid (playtime) disaster until Sophia comes to the rescue with her breakthrough, in this rollicking, rhyming, fast-paced read-aloud STEM story. #SEAsianPit #PB #Q #STEM
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Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Since time immemorial, little ones have had this existential question: “Where does the sun go at night?” Join little Ro in the US as he uncovers the truth to this mystery from his grandma in India with a geography experiment over their weekly video call. #WIPpit #PB #OWN #STEM
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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
"There's a word for a writer who never gives up: published." ~ Joe Konrath
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Sara Duran ✨is AGENTED✨ @saraduran.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Pirates of the Caribbean—if Jack Sparrow were a vengeful sapphic ghost possessing a sapphic princess Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner went on a gender journey, and the curse could only be broken when two hearts meet the light—through love or bloodshed 🫀🗡️ #QuestPit #YA #F #Q #LGBT
A moodboard showing the pirate (Amir), the princess (Mira), and John.

Amir silhouetted against a cloudy sky with a sword slung over her shoulder and a group of joyful sailors on a pirate ship. She has this quote: 

Continue to love
Continue to forgive
Continue to grow

Mira is shown in the reflection of an ornate mirror. She is wearing long white gloves and a pink ballgown with her hair in a natural updo and the lesbian pride flag is subtly depicted over her photo. There is another photo of two girls kissing in the surf at sunset. Mira has this quote: 

We looked at each other a little too long to be “just friends”

John is shown with his bare back to the viewer, facing the sea with the trans pride flag subtly depicted over his photo. He also has a close up of iridescent mermaid scales and this quote: 

Go bravely, go deeply, or do not go
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