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Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience!

Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes.

Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/

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Nimblewitlit Mag-Issue 1: Taking a Stand NOW LIVE @nimblewitlit.bsky.social · Oct 1
Subs are open!!
image split diagonally - left/top is white background with Epistemic Literary’s logo, a QR code, and text “Oct 1-31 Integrity” Right/bottom has purple background with Nimblewitlit logo, QR code, and text “Trustworthy Oct 1-Nov 30” Word “submit” is on both sides of the diagonal split. Headline across the middle reads “Submissions are open”
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poetrysociety.org.uk
Interested in a career in the creative industries?

As part of #DiscoverCreativeCareersMonth 2025, we're highlighting our Young Poets Network features that show young people what it’s like to work in our sector.

Explore top tips and testimonies from creatives in the industry: bit.ly/WorkInTheArts
A promotional poster from The Poetry Society reads: “Curious about creative careers? Head to Young Poets Network to learn about working for a poetry festival, starting a micropress, producing live events, and more: bit.ly/WorkInTheArts.” The poster includes logos for The Poetry Society and Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025. On the right, a smiling person with short hair, glasses, and a dark shirt stands at a microphone holding a red phone.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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melruthwrites.bsky.social
#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #mg #ghosttrain
She could not see the ghost light on her path to the station, too many trees and buildings blocked the way. This meant the train had already descended the hill into the valley where the station waited, Ms. Howard most likely wrapped in her favorite shawl with the wind blowing the escaping, spectral threads of her hair around her face. It was clear as day in Joey Clark’s mind. A sight she’d seen countless times. Ms. Howard, in her long life, had a habit of feeding the birds in the park from her favorite bench. Whether sun or bitter cold, Joey often spotted her scattering the seeds across the sidewalk with a content look upon her face. If she held the picture in her head, the ghost of Old Ms. Howard would be waiting for her—waiting for Joey to take her picture and prove she was right about the train.
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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kristinwrites.bsky.social
Drafting an “ode to inchworms” for @melruthwrites.bsky.social to use at her upcoming literacy night. I’m not adept at odes, and don’t often write for kids, but I have fond memories of watching the inchworms crawl on our tent the last time we camped as a family before I was too sick. #AmWriting
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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runwithskizzers.bsky.social
honestly even if you're reading performatively (???) keep doing it lol, buy books, take pictures of yourself reading books, let the reading make your brain better
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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kristinwrites.bsky.social
Being Mom Librarian this morning and curating kindle content for the kids. Thank you, Libby.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
#Kidlit author/illustrator Shelley Johannes @shelleyjohannes.bsky.social creates the perfect balance between looseness & finish. Her textures & expressive gestures are so impressive

Join us LIVE for art-making & chat Thur 11/13, 6PM ET on Instagram

@littlebrown.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Shelley Johannes THURSDAY 11/23 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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litkidsmagazine.bsky.social
Lit Kids is in a real pinch for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
We still need writing pieces from 5 to 13 y/o creatives to curate this issue! Please send submissions by 11/14 for consideration. Thanks, and keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...

#parents #teachers #kidlit #submissions #emag
a cartoon drawing of a person using a laptop with the words write written around them
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a person using a laptop with the words write written around them
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November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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littlethoughtspress.com
Our 3rd annual From Trash to Treasure #kidlit poetry contest opens on Thursday, November 13th!

This year's special guest judge is last year's winner @tracierenee.bsky.social!

Check out all the contest details and polish up those discarded darlings!

www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/our-3rd...
Our 3rd Annual "From Trash to Treasure" Kidlit Poetry Contest!
Little Thoughts Press and the Revision Raccoon are excited to announce the return of our “From Trash to Treasure” Kidlit Poetry Contest!
www.littlethoughtspress.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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littlethoughtspress.com
A quiet beauty for your Monday: @carmelamartino.bsky.social's poem "Thirsty Amaryllis" is a reminder to pause and appreciate the small blessings that surround us.

In Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words, available now in print & pdf.

www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
A page from Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words featuring the poem Thirsty Amaryllis by Carmela A. Martino.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
nimblewitlit.bsky.social
“But I think it's a larger symbol. I think it means that the people in power are scared of our ideas and voices, and I mean that's just a testament to how powerful they are.”

Yes! We want to hear from kids, want them to know their voices and ideas matter!

www.wlrn.org/education/20...
How one South Florida teen continues her fight against banned books and censorship
Miami activist Iris Mogul tells WLRN about what first inspired her to start a banned books club, what keeps her motivated, and how she’s continuing to stand up for free speech and access to literature...
www.wlrn.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
nimblewitlit.bsky.social
Another writing prompt for you and the kids:

Imagine a character in a scary situation. Maybe they are scared of the dark. Maybe they are scared of a dragon. It can be realistic or fantasy. Who do they trust to come help them? How does this person help them?

Subs open thru Nov 30! #Trustworthy
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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schoolreadinglist.bsky.social
Year 2 KS1 recommended reading list of books for school pupils aged 6-7. Authors include Alan Ahlberg, Dav Pilkey, Clotilde Perrin, Jeremy Strong and Judith Kerr schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #teachertwitter
Books for Year 2 children aged 6-7 in KS1
Books for Year 2 children aged 6-7 with a diverse range of new books, classics, picture books and chapter books.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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marcusluther.bsky.social
Sunday question for ELA folks: what is the best page/passage of literature you've brought into the classroom from a book this year? Why?

(Bonus points for a pic of the actual page 😎)
marcusluther.bsky.social Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 2d
Also: it's quite fun to think of which passages you would bring to this hypothetical "PD opportunity," right?
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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katemessner.com
Holy smokes - thank you, Texas librarians!!! I couldn't be more thrilled that THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES has been named to the 2026-2027 Texas Bluebonnet Award List! And in such incredible company, too - congrats to all of the authors & illustrators!

Here's the full list: txla.org/news/2026-20...
Light blue background with white and blue graphic that reads 2026-2027 TEXAS BLUEBONNET NOMINEE with book cover THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, showing a middle school boy with an orange backpack standing on a mountain summit with a Bernese mountain dog looking up at him. Below is a graphic showing small thumbnails of 20 books with a red outline of Texas and text in blue "2026-2027 List"
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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tracierenee.bsky.social
So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.

Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.

www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Screenshot of 2025 WKNS recipients and honorable mentions. 2025 Scholarship Recipients & Awards: Caroline Kim, Sticky Like Rice (PB), Lyrical Language Lab Lisa Davis, A Pirates' Thanksgiving (PB), Mighty Kidlit Community Blythe Williams, The Flight of a Feather (PB), Writing Barn Courage to Create Meagan Dekker, Angus and the Woolly Bullies (PB), Write For Success Coaching Package Honorable Mentions: Tracie Renee, The Contagious Zest of Frankie Abagnale (MG), Critique with Linda Joy Singleton, author of Kid and Kid. Jenn Gaulding, My Look For the Helpers (PB), Critique with Rebecca E. Hirsch, author of Wonder Wings: Guess Who's Flying
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
nimblewitlit.bsky.social
ICYMI yesterday!
litkidsmagazine.bsky.social Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 3d
Children's author @melruthwrites.bsky.social chatted with us about her writing process and work as a Co-Editor-in-Chief for two magazines! Give her feature a read and follow her on SM, please and thank you! Keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #interview #authors
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
nimblewitlit.bsky.social
Can’t remember if I shared this yet.

I love book lists like this — then when my various children ask me, “Mom, do you know any good books so would like?” I always have a suggestion!

afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/29/a...
Announcing Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids: 2025 Edition!!
You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy!
afuse8production.slj.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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joshuaseigal.bsky.social
I am proud to offer my website as a FREE teaching resource - it includes lots of fun poetry and a bit of randomness. Do please help spread the word: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk #BookSky #EduSky #teaching #poetry
Joshua Seigal | Official Website
Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.
www.joshuaseigal.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
nimblewitlit.bsky.social
Check out this interview with our Co-Editor-in-Chief @melruthwrites.bsky.social in @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social !!!!
litkidsmagazine.bsky.social Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 3d
Children's author @melruthwrites.bsky.social chatted with us about her writing process and work as a Co-Editor-in-Chief for two magazines! Give her feature a read and follow her on SM, please and thank you! Keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #interview #authors
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Text reads: MORE SUBMiSSIONS PLEASE Image of a cartoon triangle with limbs and a cartoon hexagon with limbs building with blocks
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Our monthly #KidLitArt chat is happening a week early this month because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us on November 20th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST for a chat about being thankful! #kidlit
kidlitart.bsky.social KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 4d
November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts!

Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
art of a turkey holding up a sign that says Thankful Thoughts #kidlitart
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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tracivw.bsky.social
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday in brown across the top of children's book style art of a happy blonde haired girl in green and purple playing in fall leaves. On the purple dress is a cute tabby cat
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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melruthwrites.bsky.social
When Mom comes in to sign me out, she looks frantic. Her movements are jittery and distracted. Her breathing is quick and shallow. The only thing she says to me is, “Come.” I obey like a pet collie.
#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #mg #con
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025
In its 73rd year of highlighting children’s books, the 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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sassylibrarian.bsky.social
What do librarians do at the airport? Hit the bookstore, snag the newest @maryroach.bsky.social, and score some banned books merch. I’m set for the day! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Black tote bag reading “I Read Banned Books” with colorful cartoon illustrations representing famous banned books, including the Diary of Anne Frank, The Bluest Eye, and Kite Runner.
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM