Kari Allen
@kariallenwrites.bsky.social
writer.author.teacher.wonderer
The Boy Who Loved Maps 🗺️
Maddie and Mabel series 🐰
Whose Prints? 🐾
Bee Gees 🪩
Julia Child 🧑🍳
The Boy Who Loved Maps 🗺️
Maddie and Mabel series 🐰
Whose Prints? 🐾
Bee Gees 🪩
Julia Child 🧑🍳
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The person who benefits the most from writing a poem or story is the person writing the poem or story.
No matter how good AI gets at stealing our work, this will still be true.
No matter how good AI gets at stealing our work, this will still be true.
June 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The person who benefits the most from writing a poem or story is the person writing the poem or story.
No matter how good AI gets at stealing our work, this will still be true.
No matter how good AI gets at stealing our work, this will still be true.
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Love this group of #LittleGoldenBook bios that @martamagellan.bsky.social put together! What would you add to your Little Golden Book collection? I'm partial to #ElvisPresley, of course, & would add the BeeGees and Julia Child by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
Starting a Little Golden Book Collection.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @silvialopezauthor.bsky.social @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @silvialopezauthor.bsky.social @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Love this group of #LittleGoldenBook bios that @martamagellan.bsky.social put together! What would you add to your Little Golden Book collection? I'm partial to #ElvisPresley, of course, & would add the BeeGees and Julia Child by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
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So fun to see this interview with @kariallenwrites.bsky.social celebrating the #newrelease of MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND, the newest addition to the #award-winning #earlyreaderseries jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
Simply 7 with Kari Allen: MADDIE & MABEL MAKE A FRIEND
And now for something a little different: an award winning chapter book series has a new release!
jenabenton.com
May 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
So fun to see this interview with @kariallenwrites.bsky.social celebrating the #newrelease of MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND, the newest addition to the #award-winning #earlyreaderseries jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
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Today’s #interview is about a sweet early reader series with two adorable sisters! #kidlit #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
Simply 7 with Kari Allen: MADDIE & MABEL MAKE A FRIEND
And now for something a little different: an award winning chapter book series has a new release!
jenabenton.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today’s #interview is about a sweet early reader series with two adorable sisters! #kidlit #bookblogger
jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
jenabenton.com/2025/05/12/s...
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the early reader, MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
May 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the early reader, MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
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Okay . . . Curious . . .
The Boy Who Loved Maps by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
& G Brian Karas
The Shape Of Things by @deanrobbins.bsky.social
& @tavaresbooks.bsky.social
Give me more Christopher!
#picturebooks #maps
The Boy Who Loved Maps by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
& G Brian Karas
The Shape Of Things by @deanrobbins.bsky.social
& @tavaresbooks.bsky.social
Give me more Christopher!
#picturebooks #maps
April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Okay . . . Curious . . .
The Boy Who Loved Maps by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
& G Brian Karas
The Shape Of Things by @deanrobbins.bsky.social
& @tavaresbooks.bsky.social
Give me more Christopher!
#picturebooks #maps
The Boy Who Loved Maps by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
& G Brian Karas
The Shape Of Things by @deanrobbins.bsky.social
& @tavaresbooks.bsky.social
Give me more Christopher!
#picturebooks #maps
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard for April! This month I'm celebrating Maddie and Mabel, two silly sisters who have made their way through a six book series of small adventures and into my heart. ❤️ written by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social , published by @kindworldpub.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard for April! This month I'm celebrating Maddie and Mabel, two silly sisters who have made their way through a six book series of small adventures and into my heart. ❤️ written by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social , published by @kindworldpub.bsky.social
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MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
March 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
Loved reading Leonard Marcus’ Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened By the Moon.
March 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Loved reading Leonard Marcus’ Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened By the Moon.
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"Picture books honor that the smallest amongst us are also the most capable of the biggest truths, the deepest courage, the quickest laughter, and the most generous acts of love and acceptance." — @carriekruck.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/alfr...
February 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
"Picture books honor that the smallest amongst us are also the most capable of the biggest truths, the deepest courage, the quickest laughter, and the most generous acts of love and acceptance." — @carriekruck.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/alfr...
Ever wonder how I run our Mock Caldecott? Check out my substack explaining it all!
substack.com/@kariallen49...
substack.com/@kariallen49...
Kari Allen on Substack
Ever wonder how I run our Mock Caldecott?
substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Ever wonder how I run our Mock Caldecott? Check out my substack explaining it all!
substack.com/@kariallen49...
substack.com/@kariallen49...
February 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Had my Caldecott pants on today!
January 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Had my Caldecott pants on today!
Mock Caldecott stack! We can’t wait for Monday!
January 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Mock Caldecott stack! We can’t wait for Monday!
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THE BOY WHO LOVED MAPS by Kari Allen
This story is wonderful. It begins in a tree house . . . and ends . . . I don’t want to spoil the ending (or the journey). The back matter includes fun activities (especially for map-lovers).
(Anne Schwartz Books, 2022) @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
This story is wonderful. It begins in a tree house . . . and ends . . . I don’t want to spoil the ending (or the journey). The back matter includes fun activities (especially for map-lovers).
(Anne Schwartz Books, 2022) @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
THE BOY WHO LOVED MAPS by Kari Allen
This story is wonderful. It begins in a tree house . . . and ends . . . I don’t want to spoil the ending (or the journey). The back matter includes fun activities (especially for map-lovers).
(Anne Schwartz Books, 2022) @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
This story is wonderful. It begins in a tree house . . . and ends . . . I don’t want to spoil the ending (or the journey). The back matter includes fun activities (especially for map-lovers).
(Anne Schwartz Books, 2022) @kariallenwrites.bsky.social
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#teachers #librarians I have educator guides for my picture book WIND IS A DANCE! Developed by educator/author @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, these guides are great for lessons across the curriculum. They are on my website on my WIND book page and @kidscanpress.bsky.social's, too.
#edusky
#edusky
December 10, 2024 at 6:17 PM
#teachers #librarians I have educator guides for my picture book WIND IS A DANCE! Developed by educator/author @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, these guides are great for lessons across the curriculum. They are on my website on my WIND book page and @kidscanpress.bsky.social's, too.
#edusky
#edusky
It’s Mock Caldecott season in my classroom! I love sharing these books with my students. They always see the most interesting things!
December 7, 2024 at 3:03 PM
It’s Mock Caldecott season in my classroom! I love sharing these books with my students. They always see the most interesting things!
Today is the today! Maddie and Mabel Ready For Snow out now!!
November 26, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Today is the today! Maddie and Mabel Ready For Snow out now!!
I had the best time presenting NCTE this weekend with @valeriebolling.bsky.social and @carriefinison.bsky.social
#ncte #kidlit #playfulwriting
#ncte #kidlit #playfulwriting
November 25, 2024 at 11:37 PM
I had the best time presenting NCTE this weekend with @valeriebolling.bsky.social and @carriefinison.bsky.social
#ncte #kidlit #playfulwriting
#ncte #kidlit #playfulwriting
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November 25, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Can’t wait for NCTE this weekend! My first time presenting and signing. Come see me at the times listed below!
#ncte #amteaching #kidlit
#ncte #amteaching #kidlit
November 18, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Can’t wait for NCTE this weekend! My first time presenting and signing. Come see me at the times listed below!
#ncte #amteaching #kidlit
#ncte #amteaching #kidlit
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Wow! Hi there, new BlueSkiers! So glad to connect here! And, if you’re in the NH/MA area, come say hi to me and @kariallenwrites.bsky.social in person this Sunday @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social
We’ll have marshmallows to share…
We’ll have marshmallows to share…
November 16, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Wow! Hi there, new BlueSkiers! So glad to connect here! And, if you’re in the NH/MA area, come say hi to me and @kariallenwrites.bsky.social in person this Sunday @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social
We’ll have marshmallows to share…
We’ll have marshmallows to share…
This was such a wonderful surprise! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social !
Board Book:
WHOSE PRINTS by Kari Allen, illustrated by Kim Smith
Little Simon
Fiction Picture Book:
BIG by Vashti Harrison
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
WHOSE PRINTS by Kari Allen, illustrated by Kim Smith
Little Simon
Fiction Picture Book:
BIG by Vashti Harrison
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
February 16, 2024 at 12:58 AM
This was such a wonderful surprise! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social !