Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet
@michelleskennedy.bsky.social
https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter rep: @maracobbwrites. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Co-Asst. Reg. Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 , #50PreciousWords HM '25, '23.
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter rep: @maracobbwrites. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Co-Asst. Reg. Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 , #50PreciousWords HM '25, '23.
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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'm re-sharing about my 'Work For Hire' services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scan (rhyming or non-rhyming) board book, PB or poem, please consider me! I'd love to help #SCBWI #AmWriting #12x12 www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
DON'T MISS the Southern Breeze Writing for Kids Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 27-28! We met some of the faculty in NY last weekend (Rachel, Matt, Sasha, and Ritu), and they are excited to meet YOU! Register now: scbwi.org/events/south...
#KidLit #SCBWI
@SCBWI_SoBreeze
#KidLit #SCBWI
@SCBWI_SoBreeze
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
DON'T MISS the Southern Breeze Writing for Kids Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 27-28! We met some of the faculty in NY last weekend (Rachel, Matt, Sasha, and Ritu), and they are excited to meet YOU! Register now: scbwi.org/events/south...
#KidLit #SCBWI
@SCBWI_SoBreeze
#KidLit #SCBWI
@SCBWI_SoBreeze
Hello #KidLit family! I'm re-sharing about my 'Work For Hire' services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scan (rhyming or non-rhyming) board book, PB or poem, please consider me! I'd love to help #SCBWI #AmWriting #12x12 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
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Hello #KidLit family! I'm re-sharing about my 'Work For Hire' services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scan (rhyming or non-rhyming) board book, PB or poem, please consider me! I'd love to help #SCBWI #AmWriting #12x12 www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
Here's a great upcoming SCBWI event for learning about Chapter Books: #SCBWI #AmWriting #KidLit
Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
January 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Here's a great upcoming SCBWI event for learning about Chapter Books: #SCBWI #AmWriting #KidLit
Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
I'm excited to be a returning member of #12x12 this year! Thanks goes out to my dad for the early birthday present. 😍
#KidLit #AmWriting
#KidLit #AmWriting
January 23, 2026 at 4:38 AM
I'm excited to be a returning member of #12x12 this year! Thanks goes out to my dad for the early birthday present. 😍
#KidLit #AmWriting
#KidLit #AmWriting
Self-Publishing: 101 with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis:
This hour-long virtual event you'll learn steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success. #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
This hour-long virtual event you'll learn steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success. #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
WEBINAR: Self Publishing 101 - The Need-to-Know Basics
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Self-Publishing: 101 with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis:
This hour-long virtual event you'll learn steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success. #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
This hour-long virtual event you'll learn steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success. #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
Loved meeting @jodi-hausen.bsky.social at #SCBWINY26. @melissajmiles.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM
It was great to see a new @SCBWI Southern Breezer at #SCBWINY26! Alyssa Dowell, @melissajmiles.bsky.social and I took in a Broadway show together and saw The Outsiders. It was FABULOUS!!! #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It was great to see a new @SCBWI Southern Breezer at #SCBWINY26! Alyssa Dowell, @melissajmiles.bsky.social and I took in a Broadway show together and saw The Outsiders. It was FABULOUS!!! #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
Had a great time with my regional #SCBWI team, @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social at the #SCBWINY26 conference! @melissajmiles.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social @prettylines.bsky.social #KidLit #AmWriting
January 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Had a great time with my regional #SCBWI team, @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social at the #SCBWINY26 conference! @melissajmiles.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social @prettylines.bsky.social #KidLit #AmWriting
It was such an honor to meet @juliefhedlund.bsky.social of #12x12 at the #SCBWINY26 over the weekend! She's such a lovely person and an inspiration to many (including me).
Check out her books- Over, Bear! Under, Where? (It's hysterical!) & Song After Song (about Julie Andrews) #SCBWI #KidLit
Check out her books- Over, Bear! Under, Where? (It's hysterical!) & Song After Song (about Julie Andrews) #SCBWI #KidLit
January 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
It was such an honor to meet @juliefhedlund.bsky.social of #12x12 at the #SCBWINY26 over the weekend! She's such a lovely person and an inspiration to many (including me).
Check out her books- Over, Bear! Under, Where? (It's hysterical!) & Song After Song (about Julie Andrews) #SCBWI #KidLit
Check out her books- Over, Bear! Under, Where? (It's hysterical!) & Song After Song (about Julie Andrews) #SCBWI #KidLit
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 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
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!
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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
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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
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!!!
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#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
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#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
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#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
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www.pbrisingstars.com/2025announce...
2025 Mentee Announcement — PB RISING STARS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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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...
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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