Amanda Smith
banner
amanda4kidlit.bsky.social
Amanda Smith
@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social
High School English Teacher; Poet; Writer of Children's Books; Co-founder of https://www.24carrotwriting.com/
At #24 Carrot Writing, we've wrapped up our picture book favorites for you to find a perfect gift and/or mentor text (a gift in itself): www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/h... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
Holiday Book Pick Wrap-Up!
Looking for that perfect something-to-read to wrap up your holiday gift shopping? Browse 24 Carrot Writing's Book Picks for 2025, as well as some of our Book Pick authors' personal favorites to...
www.24carrotwriting.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
.@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social shares fantastic tips for staying on track during distracting times. Whether you are a writer or not, this post offers valuable life-skills to get those "to dos" done. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
Staying Organized and Motivated During Difficult Times: Lessons from Writing Through Crisis
Guest blog by Kirsten W. Larson ​The idea for my latest book, This Is How You Know: How Science Happens ( Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2025),   illustrated by Cornelia Li, a lyrical love...
www.24carrotwriting.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Gorgeous GATHER GRATEFUL, that Kirkus called "a spellbinding, festive tale of community," launched yesterday. Pick up your copy at your local indie bookstore and celebrate all the cozy, together-things of fall! To learn more, check out this review: www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/g...
GATHER GRATEFUL by Megan Litwin
Review by Kristi Mahony If you are looking for a book to help welcome in the fall season, Gather Grateful (Candlewick Press, September 2025) by author Megan Litwin and illustrator Alexandra Finkeldey....
www.24carrotwriting.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One of the fun aspects of doing work-for-hire is you never know when things are going to be published. For the second week in a row, Kids Corner is featuring a devo and blog I wrote; this time about Samuel and obedient hears.
kidscorner.net/devotions/go... and kidscorner.net/parent-blog/...
God's Grand Story: Samuel Serves | Devotions
Like Samuel, you can serve God by obeying, being kind, and listening to His voice. Learn how Samuel faithfully followed God’s call from a young age.
kidscorner.net
July 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
With the @scbwi.bsky.social Summer Conference around the corner, pitch panic might be setting in. 24 Carrot co-founder and and literary agent, @annieromano.bsky.social offers tips that will help you prep the perfect pitch! www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/calmin... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
Calming the Butterflies: An Agent Pitch Session Primer
~ by Annie Cronin Romano​ ​ I have been an associate agent for nearly four years and have participated in quite a few virtual conferences and pitch sessions. Last month, I had the privilege of...
www.24carrotwriting.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reposted by Amanda Smith
Local MA teachers-- @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social is an award-winning author and teacher at heart that does the most incredible school visits. Check her out for the fall before she books up!
Hey there #EduSky! My teacher heart loves to visit schools! ❤️

Check out my carefully -designed programs (from assemblies to classroom poetry workshops) on my website.Who will I be lucky enough to meet next year?

www.meganlitwinbooks.com/schoolvisits
June 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#24CarrotWriting is thrilled to share the cover of GATHER GRATEFUL (Candlewick,2025) coming soon from @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social with art by Alexandra Finkeldey! This book is sure to warm many hearts come September!
@kristimahoney.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @annieromano.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A fun and quirky book of comparisons that points out we have more in common with one another than any other thing on earth. An important and timely message presented in a playful package. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/l... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
LIKE by Annie Barrows
by Kelly Carey ​With a charming child narrator whose no-nonsense and humorous approach is equal parts endearing and funny, Like (Chronicle Books, 2022) by Annie Barrows and illustrated by Leo...
www.24carrotwriting.com
March 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Check out @kristimahoney.bsky.social's book pick for The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by @underwoodwriter.bsky.social. In my Sophomore classes our theme is the danger of a single story. This book about perceptions is an excellent connection. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/t...
www.24carrotwriting.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM