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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

❛ One of the reasons I love writing children’s books is that children’s books only deal with the important stuff... All children’s books are about death. All about what is a human? What is life for? Frank Cottrell-Boyce, born #OTD in 1959.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Summer might be over but the fun doesn't have to stop! Looking for a way to convince them that reading isn't boring? We've got long words and funny ones, poems about adventure and stories about monsters, and more – all in the Caterpillar Archives. www.themothmagazine.com/moth-shop

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

❛ The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. Author Madeleine L'Engle, who died #OTD in 2007.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

❛ Most people seem to be interested in turning their dreams into reality. Then there are those who turn reality into dreams. I belong to the latter group. Illustrator Allen Say, born #OTD in 1937.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

❛When you grow up to be an author and write books, you’ll think you’re making the books up, but they’ll all really be true, somewhere. Diana Wynne Jones, born #OTD in 1934.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How magical is this piece by Gabriella Barouch, who we featured in Issue 12. #kidlitillustrators ✨️

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

❛ There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you. Beatrix Potter, born #OTD in 1866.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

From Issue 19, a good life lesson to take into your week. 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water but You Cannot Make it Drink', by Alys Jackson 🫧

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Fun-sized and won't weigh down your bags – for summer holidays, The Caterpillar is a bit of a no-brainer! Where will you take your copy on tour? 🌞 themothmagazine.com/moth-shop

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Our third place Caterpillar Poetry Prize winner: 'Maybe Call Me Baby' by Laura Schulkind, which judge Robert Schechter commended 'not just for what it says, but for making me feel as though I were being addressed by a real kid ‒ and a likeable one at that'....

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our second place Caterpillar Poetry Prize winner: 'Someone Left a Moon' by Kao-Cheng Huang, inspired by the poet's memories of his childhood in rural China... Read all the winners here: themothmagazine.com/directory/20...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In case you missed it... This week we announced this year's winners of The Caterpillar Poetry Prize - including our first-prize winner, Anna Llewellyn's 'The Whistler of Muldoon'. Check out her beautiful winning poem below. 🪶✨

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The Moth Magazine @themothmagazine.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

🚨 FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER 🚨 This year's Moth Short Story Prize closes for entries midnight, your time, on the 15 June – don't miss the chance to submit. There's up to €3,000 up for grabs, if Wendy Erskine chooses your story... themothmagazine.com/directory/th...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

❛ I really do these books for myself. It’s something I have to do, and it’s the only thing I want to do. Reaching the kids is important, but secondary. First, always, I have to reach and keep hold of the child in me. Maurice Sendak, born #OTD in 1928.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Moth Short Story Prize (for adults!) is still open for entries – but not for long... 🌟 1st prize €3,000 🌟 2nd prize €1,000 🌟 3rd prize a week at The Moth Retreat Judged by the brilliant Wendy Erskine. Closing 15 June. More info at: themothmagazine.com/directory/th...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A cold plunge for a heatwave... Claire Fletcher's 'Shelly' from The Caterpillar Archives 🐚

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

❛ I don't think I'm essentially interested in children's books. I'm interested in writing, and in pictures. I'm interested in people and in children because they are people. Margaret Wise Brown, born #OTD in 1910.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Weekend wardrobes at the ready... 🐺 Poem by Carol Shank, which originally appeared in Issue 33.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

❛ My main motive for going into children's literature was to recreate the helpless giggling that infected me in my childhood. In some ways, I imagine I'm returning the favour. Happy birthday to former Caterpillar Poetry judge Michael Rosen! 🎈

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Looking for the perfect antidote to mid-week blues? 🦋 There's so many swashbuckling adventures, rude jokes, funny creatures, weird rhymes and new worlds in old issues of The Caterpillar. themothmagazine.com/caterpillar-...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy May 1st! 💐 We can't wait to see what treats this spring has in store... 🎨 'Gathering Flowers', Hannah Lock (Issue 32)

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Feeling a little... hung out to dry? #TGIF Our gorgeous cover artwork from Issue 18 - 'Wasbeer (Raccoon)' by Laura Frame.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A poem for anyone hitting the road this weekend – Carol L. MacKay's 'Moving Day Villanelle', which appeared in Issue 25 of The Caterpillar...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you know you can grab a copy of The Caterpillar for as little as €5? Or a brilliant and affordable gift bundle from €20? Ideal for young lovers of stories and art, or as perfect teaching aids, choc-a-bloc as they are with great writing and art. 🍒 bit.ly/shopcaterpillarbundles

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Weekend, ahoy! Ready for an adventure? 🛩️✨ Painting by Mary Hillier, originally from Issue 7. #ArtistSpotlight

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

⭐ FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER ⭐ This year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize closes tomorrow 31 March - midnight, wherever you are. Here's our 2024 winner Louise Greig, with 'Foster Child', as some last minute inspiration. It's not too late! Enter here: bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Moth Magazine @themothmagazine.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER! ⏰ We're looking for the best poems written by adults for children... - Closing 31 March. - Open worldwide. - Win up to €1,000 + writing retreat in Ireland. Enter here: bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

❛ Winning The Caterpillar Poetry Prize brought me a book publishing deal and many wonderful opportunities thereafter. Thank you with all my heart. 🌟 ONE WEEK LEFT 🌟 Don't miss out on your chance to win up to €1000 and a trip to The Moth Retreat in Ireland... Closes 31 March: bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize deadline approaches (13 days to go!), we thought we share last year's brilliant winner as inspiration... Laura Theis's 'I complain to my friend who has been turned into a tree'. 🍃 Enter this year's prize: bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Just over two weeks left to enter this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize - if you're still unsure, here are some words of wisdom from last year's judge, Kate Wakeling... Closing 31 March - don't miss out! ✨ bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Just over three weeks left to get your entries ready for this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize... 🖍 1st prize / €1,000 plus a week at The Moth Retreat in Ireland 🖍 2nd prize / €500 🖍 3rd prize / €250 Don't miss out on the chance to win! Enter here: bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Looking for inspiration for your Caterpillar Poetry Prize-winning poem? Our archives are packed to the rafters with poems from some of the best #kidlit writers - including some brilliant pieces from this year's judge Robert Schechter... 💫 bit.ly/47kN6Fh

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Four weeks left to enter this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize... Do you have a brilliant poem for children up your sleeve? There's up to €1,000 and a trip to The Moth Retreat up for grabs. We want to hear from YOU! Even if you're new to writing. 🐛 bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

A throwback to British printmaker Alison Read's 'Fish Thief', which appeared in Issue 35 of The Caterpillar... 🐠

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Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

More upcoming opportunities for #kidlit writers! #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest hosted by @viviankirkfield.bsky.social. Open from March 2-3. @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social Poetry Prize judged by @robertschechter.bsky.social closes March 31. (2/3)

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We're delighted that this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize will be judged by Robert Schechter – 'a dazzling tour de force,’ according former US Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt. Got the perfect poem to impress him? 🫧 bit.ly/tcpp26

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

❛ You're the jelly on my toast, / you're the book I like the most. Here's something sweet to share if you need a last minute Valentine – a poem Sheila Kerwin from Issue 38! Tag the person who is the meatball on your spaghetti in the comments... 🍝

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

❛ My dog said, 'Take me for a walk / but only for a block or two.' / I said, 'Wow! You can talk! What would YOU do if you found out your pet could talk? Like in this great poem from Kristin Delaney... 🐕

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Have you written a poem you think would appeal to children? Why not enter The Caterpillar Poetry Prize! 'The field is wide open! Sometimes someone starry wins, sometimes the prizes go to very new writers. It’s worth entering at any stage of a person’s writing life.' Kate Wakeling 🌟 bit.ly/tcpp25

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Today's #ThrowbackTuesday comes courtesy of this year's Caterpillar Poetry Prize – news hot off the press! Words by Robert Schechter and art by Becca Fielding, both from the winter 2018 issue of The Caterpillar...

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Open now! 🌟 The Caterpillar Poetry Prize is an annual prize for unpublished poems written by adults for children aged 7–11. We are delighted to have Robert Schechter as this year's judge. 1st prize: €1,000 + a week at The Moth Retreat Closes 31 March: bit ly/tcpp26

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Get your entries in now! Winning poems are featured in the Irish Times online. Visit themothmagazine.com for more details. @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Playtime doesn't have to be over just because Monday is almost here... From our archives, Russell Dorey's 'Indians. Playmobil II', which featured on the cover of Issue 20. #ArtistSpotlight

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

'From beautiful and thought-provoking to quirky and fun, something for everyone!' – Linda Middleton If your New Year's resolution is to spend less time on screens and more time with stories, come and check out our archives... 🫧 bit.ly/caterpillarbackissues

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

❛ I think the air’s just full of stories... full of music and it’s full of stories, and if you’re that kind of person, you tune in and pick one up. David Mckee, who was born #OTD in 1935.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

A little reminder... 🐈‍⬛️ 'A Cat is NOT for Christmas' by Stewart Ennis, from Issue 23.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

❛ There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you. Beatrix Potter, who died #OTD in 1943.

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Time for tea... #ArtistSpotlight on painter Jay Schmetz – whose piece first appeared in Issue 22! 🫖

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The Caterpillar Magazine @thecaterpillarmag.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

❛ In the village / full of sounds / winter makes / her snowy rounds. Midway through the month already! The perfect time for this poem from the archives by Charles Ghigna...

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