Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet
@michelleskennedy.bsky.social
https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
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#PBWriter rep'd by https://x.com/MaraCobbWrites
Wife & Mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI, #50PreciousWords HM, 3 x #PBParty Finalist ('24, '23, & '22) , #PBRisingStars Runner-up '23
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter rep'd by https://x.com/MaraCobbWrites
Wife & Mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI, #50PreciousWords HM, 3 x #PBParty Finalist ('24, '23, & '22) , #PBRisingStars Runner-up '23
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet
@michelleskennedy.bsky.social
· Aug 21
WORK FOR HIRE | MichelleSKennedy
Picture book / board book manuscript critiques (rhyme or non-rhyme), meter and line editing, creative brainstorming for manuscripts and co-writing or ghost writing.
www.michelleskennedy.com
Hello #KidLit family! I wanted to share about my critique and rhyme meter/scanning services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scansion of your board book / picture book manuscript or poem, please check out my offerings! www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
Help me get to 600 followers and I will do a FREE random picture book critique giveaway (prose OR rhyme! 550 words or less). #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Help me get to 600 followers and I will do a FREE random picture book critique giveaway (prose OR rhyme! 550 words or less). #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
What's up BlueSky peeps?! It's still a bit quiet on here. #KidLit #AmWriting
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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
What's up BlueSky peeps?! It's still a bit quiet on here. #KidLit #AmWriting
Just a reminder that you have until 10pm CST to get your entry in for #KidLitChuckleChallenge! Such a fun contest and LOTS of GREAT prizes!!! aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-... #KidLit #AmWriting
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! - April Berry Books LLC
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! This humor writing contest features fun (and funny) writing prompts and great prizes. Check it out!
aprilberrybooks.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just a reminder that you have until 10pm CST to get your entry in for #KidLitChuckleChallenge! Such a fun contest and LOTS of GREAT prizes!!! aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-... #KidLit #AmWriting
Are you up for the challenge?! L@@K at the amazing prizes!!! 😍 #KidLit #SCBWI #AmWriting #KidLitChuckleChallenge
IT'S BAAAAAACK! The #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest is back for its second year, and I am so excited about it!
Get full details about the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...
Get full details about the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! - April Berry Books LLC
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! This humor writing contest features fun (and funny) writing prompts and great prizes. Check it out!
aprilberrybooks.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Are you up for the challenge?! L@@K at the amazing prizes!!! 😍 #KidLit #SCBWI #AmWriting #KidLitChuckleChallenge
For those of you in the #KidLit community, here is a unique opportunity if you are currently unpublished and unagented! www.keepwritingkidlit.com/be-interview... #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
Be Interviewed! – Keep Writing Kidlit
www.keepwritingkidlit.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For those of you in the #KidLit community, here is a unique opportunity if you are currently unpublished and unagented! www.keepwritingkidlit.com/be-interview... #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
Hello #KidLit family! I wanted to share about my critique and rhyme meter/scanning services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scansion of your board book / picture book manuscript or poem, please check out my offerings! www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
WORK FOR HIRE | MichelleSKennedy
Picture book / board book manuscript critiques (rhyme or non-rhyme), meter and line editing, creative brainstorming for manuscripts and co-writing or ghost writing.
www.michelleskennedy.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hello #KidLit family! I wanted to share about my critique and rhyme meter/scanning services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scansion of your board book / picture book manuscript or poem, please check out my offerings! www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
Haven't been on Bluesky for several days. I was so excited to see several new followers when I logged back on! THANK YOU everyone! You have made my day!!!
August 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Haven't been on Bluesky for several days. I was so excited to see several new followers when I logged back on! THANK YOU everyone! You have made my day!!!
What's happening BlueSky world?! I haven't been on here much. Haven't been on Twitter/X either though... I miss everyone! Where is the best place to engage with the #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI peeps these days? What is everyone up to?!
July 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What's happening BlueSky world?! I haven't been on here much. Haven't been on Twitter/X either though... I miss everyone! Where is the best place to engage with the #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI peeps these days? What is everyone up to?!
Congrats to the grand prize winner's in this year's @taralazar's #StoryStorm!!!
taralazar.com/2025/05/14/s...
#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
taralazar.com/2025/05/14/s...
#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
Storystorm 2025 Grand Prize Winners! (Finally)
We’ve got THREE Grand Prizes this year! Before I announce who they are, here’s what everyone should do with all their story ideas on a regular basis: Firstly, please gather your ideas. …
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May 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Congrats to the grand prize winner's in this year's @taralazar's #StoryStorm!!!
taralazar.com/2025/05/14/s...
#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
taralazar.com/2025/05/14/s...
#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
A BIG Congrats to ALL the winners, runner ups & HM's in this year's #PBRisingStars Mentorship!!! Though I wasn't selected again this year, I am super proud of my efforts and am happy for those that got one! CELEBRATE!!! 🥳 #KidLit #SCBWI #12x2 #AmWriting
www.pbrisingstars.com/2025announce...
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2025 Mentee Announcement — PB RISING STARS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
www.pbrisingstars.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A BIG Congrats to ALL the winners, runner ups & HM's in this year's #PBRisingStars Mentorship!!! Though I wasn't selected again this year, I am super proud of my efforts and am happy for those that got one! CELEBRATE!!! 🥳 #KidLit #SCBWI #12x2 #AmWriting
www.pbrisingstars.com/2025announce...
www.pbrisingstars.com/2025announce...
A big CONGRATS to all the winners and honorable mentions in this years #SpringFlingkidlit contest!!! ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...
Spring Fling Kidlit Contest
As always, you all made it SO hard to choose winners. But after much discussion, Kaitlyn and I are pleased to announce the results! Winners, please wait for Kaitlyn to contact you through email....
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May 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A big CONGRATS to all the winners and honorable mentions in this years #SpringFlingkidlit contest!!! ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...
Excited to see my #HAIKU Poem listed on the Festival for Poetry site: THE EXPLORER By Michelle S. Kennedy festivalforpoetry.com/2025/04/23/h...
HAIKU Poem: THE EXPLORER By Michelle S. Kennedy
Awaken my soul Surrounded by your beauty Wandering— not lost.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Excited to see my #HAIKU Poem listed on the Festival for Poetry site: THE EXPLORER By Michelle S. Kennedy festivalforpoetry.com/2025/04/23/h...
It's been a little while, but @briangehrlein.bsky.social has a new #PBSpotlight and it's about his new book with @jennharknee.bsky.social. Can't wait to get my copy and I would absolutely LOVE to win the 30 min 'ask me anything' with Brian. Check out the blog: www.pbspotlight.com/single-post/...
Cover Reveal: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book!
BEHOLD THE COVER! IT HAS BEEN REVEALED. Happy Wednesday, and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight! Wow, it felt good to write that. It's been a minute, kidlit fam. It has been a minute. Where have you be...
www.pbspotlight.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It's been a little while, but @briangehrlein.bsky.social has a new #PBSpotlight and it's about his new book with @jennharknee.bsky.social. Can't wait to get my copy and I would absolutely LOVE to win the 30 min 'ask me anything' with Brian. Check out the blog: www.pbspotlight.com/single-post/...
@patzmiller.bsky.social -I finally located this photo of my son and wanted to share it with you! His "Sophie's Squash" was an eggplant named "Tim." He was about 9 when this photo was taken. He's now almost 19! #SophiesSquash #KidLit #AmWriting #PB
April 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
@patzmiller.bsky.social -I finally located this photo of my son and wanted to share it with you! His "Sophie's Squash" was an eggplant named "Tim." He was about 9 when this photo was taken. He's now almost 19! #SophiesSquash #KidLit #AmWriting #PB
I've completed 6 critiques while on vacation AND read several PB's from the library AND worked on a story revision of my own. It CAN be done! #AmWriting #ButtInChair #KidLit #WritersLife
April 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I've completed 6 critiques while on vacation AND read several PB's from the library AND worked on a story revision of my own. It CAN be done! #AmWriting #ButtInChair #KidLit #WritersLife
Excited 4 my library haul of books recommended by
@patzmiller.bsky.social during #SpringMingle2025 (plus a few others): @ashleyspires.bsky.social @caradevins.bsky.social
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social @carterhiggins.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social @peterhreynolds.bsky.social
#AmReading
@patzmiller.bsky.social during #SpringMingle2025 (plus a few others): @ashleyspires.bsky.social @caradevins.bsky.social
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social @carterhiggins.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social @peterhreynolds.bsky.social
#AmReading
April 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Excited 4 my library haul of books recommended by
@patzmiller.bsky.social during #SpringMingle2025 (plus a few others): @ashleyspires.bsky.social @caradevins.bsky.social
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social @carterhiggins.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social @peterhreynolds.bsky.social
#AmReading
@patzmiller.bsky.social during #SpringMingle2025 (plus a few others): @ashleyspires.bsky.social @caradevins.bsky.social
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social @carterhiggins.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social @peterhreynolds.bsky.social
#AmReading
Had a great Zoom critique today with @eileenrobinson. Thank you for your input on my manuscript! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @eileenrobinson.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Had a great Zoom critique today with @eileenrobinson. Thank you for your input on my manuscript! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @eileenrobinson.bsky.social
Reposted by Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet
Look at these A-MAZING #prizes for our #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! Please thank these #kidlit #writingcommunity members.
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Look at these A-MAZING #prizes for our #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! Please thank these #kidlit #writingcommunity members.
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
I just entered the #SpringFlingKidlit contest hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social with guest judge, Cindy Lurie.
#KidLit #AmWriting
Here's a link to my website if you'd like to view my entry!
www.michelleskennedy.com/post/spring-...
#KidLit #AmWriting
Here's a link to my website if you'd like to view my entry!
www.michelleskennedy.com/post/spring-...
Spring Fling Kid-Lit Poetry Contest 2025!
Many thanks to Ciara O'Neil and Kaitlyn Sanchez and this year's guest judge, Cindy Lurie, for hosting this year's contest and to all the fabulous prize donators!To learn more about it, click here: htt...
www.michelleskennedy.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I just entered the #SpringFlingKidlit contest hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social with guest judge, Cindy Lurie.
#KidLit #AmWriting
Here's a link to my website if you'd like to view my entry!
www.michelleskennedy.com/post/spring-...
#KidLit #AmWriting
Here's a link to my website if you'd like to view my entry!
www.michelleskennedy.com/post/spring-...
Reposted by Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
Good times! Getting to finally meet fellow rhymer, @BKimmelWrites while hanging out with @LisaLStauffer after the #SpringMingle2025 Conference. @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI
March 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Good times! Getting to finally meet fellow rhymer, @BKimmelWrites while hanging out with @LisaLStauffer after the #SpringMingle2025 Conference. @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI
Thank you @viviankirkfield and judges for choosing my 'Pumpkin Spice' poem as a lyrical/poetic HM in this year's #50PreciousWords! These recognitions really help when waiting to hear back on manuscript submissions!
March 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thank you @viviankirkfield and judges for choosing my 'Pumpkin Spice' poem as a lyrical/poetic HM in this year's #50PreciousWords! These recognitions really help when waiting to hear back on manuscript submissions!
Here are the winner's of #50PreciousWords!
I'm excited to see my name on the HM list under the lyrical / poetic category. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & judges!!!
I know too many others who "placed" to mention, so CONGRATS to ALL who entered!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
I'm excited to see my name on the HM list under the lyrical / poetic category. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & judges!!!
I know too many others who "placed" to mention, so CONGRATS to ALL who entered!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
#50PreciousWords 2025 PRIZE WINNERS and Honorable Mentions
Welcome, everyone! Thank you for your patience. There were SO MANY Fabulous entries…586 total. I and my amazing judges had a very tough time choosing ONLY 65 prize winners. And honestly, we w…
viviankirkfield.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here are the winner's of #50PreciousWords!
I'm excited to see my name on the HM list under the lyrical / poetic category. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & judges!!!
I know too many others who "placed" to mention, so CONGRATS to ALL who entered!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
I'm excited to see my name on the HM list under the lyrical / poetic category. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & judges!!!
I know too many others who "placed" to mention, so CONGRATS to ALL who entered!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
#SpringMingle2025 When #Kidlit industry powerhouses speak, you #LISTEN. @EileenRobinson @MoveBooks @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#SpringMingle2025 When #Kidlit industry powerhouses speak, you #LISTEN. @EileenRobinson @MoveBooks @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
#SpringMingle2025 "Twinning" with our crochet sweaters with my friend @AnaGasonIvey at the wrap up party tonight! @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
#SpringMingle2025 "Twinning" with our crochet sweaters with my friend @AnaGasonIvey at the wrap up party tonight! @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social