Kathryn LeRoy
@kathrynleroy.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Learner.
Believer in hope,
the strength of the human spirit,
and always, possibility.
Be kind. Be brave. Be you.
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Believer in hope,
the strength of the human spirit,
and always, possibility.
Be kind. Be brave. Be you.
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Pinned
“I think that I will never see
A poem lovely as a tree.”
I’m crazy about trees and poetry. Always have been. As a child, I held a fascination for their strong limbs and green leaves. High above, you can hide from the world. I think I could use a sturdy tree.
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A poem lovely as a tree.”
I’m crazy about trees and poetry. Always have been. As a child, I held a fascination for their strong limbs and green leaves. High above, you can hide from the world. I think I could use a sturdy tree.
bit.ly/4i4qpcz
Trees Hide Secrets and a Daring Little Girl - Kathryn A. LeRoy
As a child, I held a fascination for trees and wanted to hide in them all day. A mystical aura that surrounds the branches reaching out to touch the sky.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“I think that I will never see
A poem lovely as a tree.”
I’m crazy about trees and poetry. Always have been. As a child, I held a fascination for their strong limbs and green leaves. High above, you can hide from the world. I think I could use a sturdy tree.
bit.ly/4i4qpcz
A poem lovely as a tree.”
I’m crazy about trees and poetry. Always have been. As a child, I held a fascination for their strong limbs and green leaves. High above, you can hide from the world. I think I could use a sturdy tree.
bit.ly/4i4qpcz
Thank you, Jillian Vandall Miao, for these words—a reminder to us all:
"There’s one last thing I want you to know: you never truly know what someone is carrying, so meet everyone with kindness and patience."
and don't skip that mammogram . . .
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"There’s one last thing I want you to know: you never truly know what someone is carrying, so meet everyone with kindness and patience."
and don't skip that mammogram . . .
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
A Necklace Found My Cancer. Clea Shearer’s Book Helped Me Face It
Jillian Vandall Miao, senior director of publicity at Random House Children’s Books, shares her breast cancer journey and how a book by Clea Shearer gave her hope and strength.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Thank you, Jillian Vandall Miao, for these words—a reminder to us all:
"There’s one last thing I want you to know: you never truly know what someone is carrying, so meet everyone with kindness and patience."
and don't skip that mammogram . . .
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
"There’s one last thing I want you to know: you never truly know what someone is carrying, so meet everyone with kindness and patience."
and don't skip that mammogram . . .
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Beautiful illustrations, lyrical language, all perfect for experiencing the seasons.
#kidlit #seasons
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#kidlit #seasons
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Perfect Picture Book Friday – I Hear The Snow, I Smell The Sea PLUS A Giveaway!!!
It’s a perfectly gorgeous, perfectly October, Perfect Picture Book Friday! And I have the perfect book to share – a lovely, lyrical picture book all about seasons!
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October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Beautiful illustrations, lyrical language, all perfect for experiencing the seasons.
#kidlit #seasons
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#kidlit #seasons
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Science can seem out of reach, but THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW shows how scientific discoveries begin with our natural curiosity about the world around us. A wonderful book for discussion of science in our everyday lives. Congratulations @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and Cornelia @cornelia-illo.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Science can seem out of reach, but THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW shows how scientific discoveries begin with our natural curiosity about the world around us. A wonderful book for discussion of science in our everyday lives. Congratulations @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and Cornelia @cornelia-illo.bsky.social
My little rocking chair
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My little rocking chair
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
This collection of poems and drawings was created by the children from the Terezin Concentration Camp. Each drawing and poem will break your heart and astonish you with the hope, resilience, and creativity of these children.
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This collection of poems and drawings was created by the children from the Terezin Concentration Camp. Each drawing and poem will break your heart and astonish you with the hope, resilience, and creativity of these children.
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
How wonderful it is . . .
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
How wonderful it is . . .
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Fourteen young Americans
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
August 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Fourteen young Americans
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
My best day?
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
August 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My best day?
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
"If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work." –Thich Nhat Hanh
#smile #attitude #amwriting
#smile #attitude #amwriting
Where's Your Happy Face? - Kathryn A. LeRoy
When my children sat in a puddle of tears or pouted over the unfairness of cleaning a mess, I gave them my go-to response: “Where’s your happy face?” I didn’t dismiss their frustration or sadness…
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August 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work." –Thich Nhat Hanh
#smile #attitude #amwriting
#smile #attitude #amwriting
Small poems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
August 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Small poems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
Birthday bouquets, thoughts, a living with wholeheartedness!
Do You Celebrate Your Birthday? - Kathryn A. LeRoy
I have a soft spot for birthdays. That day you enter the world, new, soft, and loved. You often hear, “Live each day as if it was your last.” Suleika Jaouad, author, musician, and artist, believes…
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August 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Birthday bouquets, thoughts, a living with wholeheartedness!
I love rainbows!
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
August 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I love rainbows!
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Military families move—often.
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
August 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Military families move—often.
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Three cheers for teachers!!!
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Three cheers for teachers!!!
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
Giraffes Can't Dance!
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Giraffes Can't Dance!
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
When a thunderstorm rolls in
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
August 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
When a thunderstorm rolls in
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Gratitude
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
August 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Gratitude
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
A lyrical reminder . . .
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A lyrical reminder . . .
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
Lyrical verse and original poems by Gwendolyn Brooks create a song flowing in and out of the years from her birth in 1917 to her passing in 2000.
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
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Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
August 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Lyrical verse and original poems by Gwendolyn Brooks create a song flowing in and out of the years from her birth in 1917 to her passing in 2000.
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
August 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What happens in nature at night?
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
August 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
What happens in nature at night?
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
"The truest thing that we have in this country at this time is little children . . . If they think you've made a mistake, kids speak out." —Fannie Lou Hamer
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
August 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"The truest thing that we have in this country at this time is little children . . . If they think you've made a mistake, kids speak out." —Fannie Lou Hamer
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
Tatyana Finney brings to life the words of Emily Dickinson in this precious picture book.
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
August 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tatyana Finney brings to life the words of Emily Dickinson in this precious picture book.
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks