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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

@rustyfischer.bsky.social
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Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon. www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/3…

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Stephen Christ @designpavilion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy 44th anniversary EPCOT! 🌐 All my EPCOT designs are 25% off today! designpavilion.etsy.com
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Belle @fibellefi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s already better than the 50th! 🙃
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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy Spooky Month 🎃, #kidlitartpostcard ! This year's pic is loosely based on the Wild Hunt at Samhain Charlene Chua, illustrator + author Portfolio - charlenechua.com Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlit #halloween #cats #art
Illustration of a young girl wearing some kind of armor, holding a spear and riding a big black cat. She is accompanied by 3 wolf puppies. In the sky are other adult riders of the Wild Hunt. A large full moon is in the night sky. Autumn leaves swirl about in the foreground.
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Theresa Godfrey @theresagodfrey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Theresa Godfrey, a picture book author-illustrator, (as well as a musician, much like this rooster enjoying farm sunset). I'm seeking representation. Please check out my website to see more! theresagodfrey.com
Watercolor rooster playing the banjo behind some tall grasses under a dreamy pink sunset
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Once Halloween... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a pair of smiling jack o’ lanterns paired with the design of a curious little spider dangling from one of the letters by its web silk, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Nothing much
Can get me down;
Once Halloween
Comes back around!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October’s here... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little witch flying through the air paired with the design of a cheeky black cat wearing a witch’s hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

October’s here!
It’s time once more,
For cardboard witches
On our door…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sharp as a tack... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a bright red little devil monster paired with the design of a clump of orange, white and yellow candy corns, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Little Devil
Sharpens his horns,
To skewer lots
Of candy corns…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s about time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Cartoon drawing of a cat in a ghost sheet beside a beaming jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a frisky black cat in a recently opened cardboard box, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Cardboard boxes
Wait all year,
To unleash
October’s cheer…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Spooky season... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a happy, dancing werewolf paired with the design of a black and white jack o’ lantern silhouette, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Monsters merry,
Having fun.
Spooky season
Has begun!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October’s back... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Black and white cartoon drawing of a crooked witch’s hat paired with the design of a simmering cauldron, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Cackle loud and
Cauldron black,
Must mean that
October’s back!
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• MarieBee Banville • @mariebee10.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s autumn (my favourite time of year) and my #kidlitartpostcard is all about crisp weather, cool winds, and pretty falling leaves. 🍂
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Lindsey Renee @lindseydraws.com · 01/10/2026
Hi there! ☀️ #kidlitartpostcard My name is Lindsey Renee, and I am an illustrator from the Midwest with a love for all things silly and magical. I am currently looking for an agent and would love to work on both Picture Books and Middle Grade series. lindseydraws.com | lemonwhiskersart@gmail.com
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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy Spooky month #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m Martin, a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more opportunities in picture books, novelty and other kid-related projects. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration #halloween
An illustration depicting four children sat around a glowing campfire in a dark forest, telling stories, reading and playing music. Top view from the trees to the ground. In the foreground on the left an owl with glowing yellow eyes is perched on a pine branch, looking directly into the viewer. In the top right corner on the ground is a tent, glowing in the dark and a washing line with several clothes drying. The atmosphere is spooky but cozy.
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Aniッ @kaidoongi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
i want some bat roller skates 🦇
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Jessica Tarlov @jessicatarlov.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Yup - most amazing book stop with Henry Winkler in Santa Monica. Now you’ve really got to get a copy of I Disagree! ❤️
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Gremliny Nussboo @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I truly don’t understand this “transplant” nonsense. The whole THING about NYC is that ppl come here from other places to mutate into New Yorkers! TO SEE IF THEY CAN BE KING OF THE HILL, TOP OF THE HEAP! Imho a rando who moved here a year ago is the MOST NY person. Welcome Ohio rando, have a bagel
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
'I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.' — Anne Frank
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Deny, Defend, Depose (Carl Nyberg) @carlnyberg312.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I absolutely veto commercials on streaming services one pays for.
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
14 years ago Today, the Space Shuttle Endeavour had its last flight. Here's a photo captured over Los Angeles, few minutes its landing at LAX [📷 Stephen Confer] Original post
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Diservations @diservations.com · 21/09/2026
Halloween merchandise has arrived at Universal Kids Resort. The UKR Store has Bitty Monsters, FrankenMinions, and an excellent spirit jersey. diservations.com/halloween-me...
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Steven (with a PH) @sjksalisbury.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Christening a baby is nothing like christening a ship. I know that now. Once again I can only apologise.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Pen, watercolor, black & white charcoal pencil.

Another featured piece from the Spooky Pants book.

A man in a sweater stands with his hands on his hips looking out of a large window with the curtains open. Things aren’t looking good outside, reader. A massive winged demon is emerging from the clouds as dozens of little ghosts and bone demons rip through the sky. On the ground below we see townsfolk running through the grass. Our man in the window is in no mood for this. He lets us know, “Oh, I am in no mood for this.” His dog looks out the window as well, wagging its tail. 

Fantasia (1940) inspired drawing. I think I could’ve gone a little heavier with the chaos outside but we’ll try again with fresh drawings this October. I like how the clouds turned out. Trying to balance my sloppy lines with more detail can be tricky but I think we achieved a good result.
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Dilek Sayedahmed @dileksayedahmed.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I truly, deeply, sincerely do think the guy flipping burgers at McDonalds should be able to afford rent, bills, and groceries with his paycheck alone. That's kind of the whole point of having a job and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.🤷🏽‍♀️
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Diesel is about to crack $9 a gallon here in Los Angeles. 😳
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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Went to a book signing at Waterstone’s yesterday but got thrown out because only the authors get to sign them apparently.
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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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BlogMickey.com @blogmickey.com · 20/09/2026
Coral Reef Restaurant will open much earlier than previously thought at EPCOT following planned maintenance 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/09/cora... The restaurant will continue to operate on a reduced dining schedule when it reopens
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Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Terrified of closed in dark places where monsters dwell? Yeah. Me too. Thanks @laurelhightower.bsky.social
The novella The Long Low Whistle 😗
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Creature feature... A little monster poem #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
A cute line drawing of a little black and white, old-fashioned TV paired with a retro red and white cardboard container bursting with fresh, hot, buttery popcorn kernels, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

TV flicker,
Black and white;
Monster movies
On all night…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
When it’s time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a big round black spider wearing a cheery smile paired with the simple black and white design of a cobweb, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Mold is pretty,
Cobwebs keen,
When it’s time 
For Halloween!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s about time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Cartoon drawing of a big orange jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a cute little kid wearing a dinosaur costume, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Pumpkins in
The store display,
Halloween’s
Not far away!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Bed head... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little cartoon vampire with a friendly bat over his shoulder paired with a black and white cartoon bubble full of Zzzz’s, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Dracula’s cape,
So rich and red;
Wonder if he
Wears it to bed?!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Like pumpkins do... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a vibrant pink jack o’ lantern beaming paired with the design of a cute little ghost celebrating with a hat and noisemaker, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

If I could smile
Like pumpkins do,
Then I’d be happy
The whole year through!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Make it a double... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a to-go coffee cup festooned with a bright orange pumpkin paired with the design of a cartoon magic wand casting a spell, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Hocus pocus,
Toil and trouble;
Make my pumpkin
Latte a double!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Scare School... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little ghost wearing sunglasses paired with the design of a creepy black schoolbook covered in a white cartoon skull, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Little Ghostie
In Scare School,
Wears sunglasses
To look cool…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Ahchoo... A little monster poem #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
A very ticked-off Dracula wearing a big red cape paired with a picture of a sick kid blowing his nose rather aggressively, both illustrations supporting a poem that reads:  

This Monster Bash
I must escape:
Blew my nose in 
Dracula’s cape!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Autumn fun... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny
Drawing of a happy young girl dressed for fall and playing with crisp colored leaves paired with the design of pair of yellow galoshes covered in playful white stars, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Shorter days and
Setting sun,
Set the stage for
Autumn fun…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Creature feature... A little monster poem #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
A cute line drawing of a little black and white, old-fashioned TV paired with a retro red and white cardboard container bursting with fresh, hot, buttery popcorn kernels, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

TV flicker,
Black and white;
Monster movies
On all night…
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
When it’s time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a big round black spider wearing a cheery smile paired with the simple black and white design of a cobweb, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Mold is pretty,
Cobwebs keen,
When it’s time 
For Halloween!
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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s about time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Cartoon drawing of a big orange jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a cute little kid wearing a dinosaur costume, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Pumpkins in
The store display,
Halloween’s
Not far away!
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
SIGOURNEY WEAVER’s High School Yearbook - 1967 “Please, God, please, don’t let me be normal.”
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Serendipity @serendipityinfl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The young man that died in Chatsworth CA when struck by fallen debris from the KNBC helicopter crash that killed reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marcinw 🙏 Rest in Peace Edy May his family feel the love and support from many of us across America.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/09/2026
New in PN: Retire in peace "McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
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Retire in peace
McConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go.
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
These are the people who should make millions
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Jane Doe @thelovelygirl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Need more documentaries. I think I’ve watched them all.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cher’s outfit reveals on The Cher Show (1975) designed by BOB MACKIE — who passed away today at the age of 87.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A Philadelphia nun named Sister Rose Kuhn drives to a Texas immigration court weekly to sit next to unaccompanied children as young as 4 who are facing deportation hearings alone without relatives or an attorney so that they won’t have to face the judge by themselves. Heartbreaking and horrific.
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Natalie Brender @nataliebrender.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Have never in my life read a book that I could stand to encounter only in 5-page stints but won't stop reading. Congrats to @gilduran.com on creating a wholly new reading experience that's equally horrifying and important.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/09/2026
A woman was rescued on Saturday from a mostly buried house in Betrawati, Nepal, 10 days after flooding devastated the area. Her recovery was the second improbable rescue of the day. trib.al/W4ihQgE
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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"Quite simply an uncomfortable film to watch - and that is meant as a praise" Nail-biting thriller is back in cinemas across the nation: dmovies.org/2026/08/30/f...
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Fall - DMovies
Vertigo has never looked this terrifying: two besties seeking cheap thrills climb a giant tower, only to become stranded at the very top - nail-biting thriller is back in cinemas on Friday, September ...
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