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Kim Campbell
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Former Children's Librarian💗 | Big Dreamer | Lover of picture books, the KidLit world, libraries, community, & fart books | Haiku Writer

Website: www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com

KidLit Acrostics flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/fe5beff236.htm
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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · Nov 1
I’ve been working behind the scenes on MY WEBSITE booksbutterfliesandbeing.com where I'll be sharing all things children’s books, nature, creative expression, & BEing! To celebrate, I'm doing a little giveaway on my Instagram page—find more details there! www.instagram.com/booksbutterfliesandbeing
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Sharing two haiku again today!💗💗💗

#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a woman in winter outerwear standing on the beach on a winter day smiling with her arms up over her head. A haiku on the photo reads… The beach, my first love Connecting me to myself My own waves, flowing —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of a heart shape made of snow on the beach. On the photo a haiku reads… Be my Valentine? Always! Gazing in mirror —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
February 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Two haiku on this Wintry Saturday!❄️💗🌟 Thank you to my creative friend, Sue, for her inspiring words starting off my owl haiku!😍💗

#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a snow angel with a haiku typed on the photo which reads… Snow angel play Snuggled by Winter’s blanket Joy creating warmth —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of a what looks like an owl made of road salt and moisture on pavement. A haiku typed on the photo reads… Whooo whooo do you see on an outdoor adventure? Nature creates awe —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being, and Sue Lessard Photo by Kim Campbell
February 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Hope💗💗💗

#HaikuSaturday

#BloomScrolling
Photo of an amaryllis bud and stem. A gray recliner is in the background. A haiku on the photo reads… Candle shape stage Bud opening to Light Emanating Hope —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
January 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Giveaway!🧧📚💗🎉🌟

#KidLit
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of some heart shapes, among other shapes, designed by nature, specifically from road salt, on pavement. A haiku on the photo reads… Waves of hearts Even in the frigid air Love can’t be frozen —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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🥰💗

#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a golden retriever mix and a black lab sleeping right next to each other on a blanket. On the photo reads this haiku… Snuggled together Different colors, backgrounds Dogs, always teaching —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
January 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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And soak up that library love!💗💗💗
shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · Jan 15
Now, more than ever, check out a novel from your public library, get yourself some snacks, and READ for pure joy. You deserve it.
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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KidLit rocks!💗👏🏻✨

#KidLit
kslivensky.bsky.social Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Jan 12
I'm seeing loads of posts from #KidLit authors (including me) willing to virtual visit with MN classes who are on lockdown or doing virtual school right now or just in need of something exciting, fun, or kind in their day.

Thread as I find them. ⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Fun Giveaway!😍📚💗🎉🌟

#KidLit
carriefinison.bsky.social Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · Jan 12
🌟 Book giveaway! 🌟

Author copies of my new picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES, are almost here! It's a celebration of friendship, springtime, and counting by fives - so I'm giving away FIVE copies to newsletter subscribers! Subscribe & enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Ends 1/23/26. US only.
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of amaryllis buds with the sunrise through a window in the background. A haiku on the photo reads… Sunrise through window feeds indoor Winter garden Nature expanding —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
January 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Another reason I love the KidLit world.💗💗💗

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kslivensky.bsky.social Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Jan 9
Likewise.

Even on short notice.

Whatever may help.

Contact: www.katieslivensky.com/contact. ❤️
devpetty.bsky.social Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · Jan 9
If there are Minneapolis public schools who have cancelled in person classes and/or are struggling with current events, and need a respite…

This picture book author here is glad to do free virtual visits. I’m sure others would be happy to also.

Reach out.
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a full moon against a cloudy sky with with branches around the moon. There are blue colored clouds in front of part of the moon. The sky is blue and black. A haiku is on the photo which reads… Head tipped back, howling releasing the wild within Wolf Supermoon night —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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In celebration of this month’s Wolf Supermoon! Love this story of being “wild!” Written & illustrated by Alison Oliver.😍🐺🌕📚💗🎉🌟

#KidLit
Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Moon, written & illustrated by Alison Oliver
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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I am SO freakin excited about this book! I cannot wait! I love Claymates sooooo much!😍📚🎉💗🌟
devpetty.bsky.social Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · Jan 2
Our first ⭐️ starred ⭐️ review for CLAYDATE, the long-awaited followup to CLAYMATES, from Kirkus!

⭐️ “A sublime blend of the snarky and sweet.”

You can find this madcap silliness by me and @eldridgestudio.bsky.social in April.

Available for preorder now!

#kidlit #picturebooks
Kirkus review with an image of the cover of CLAYDATE by Dev Petty and Lauren Eldridge. The cover shows an anthropomorphic potato and purple and green unicorn dragon and reads: The two balls of clay introduced in Claymates (2017)—one brown, one gray—now play god, with mixed results. While the gray ball slumbers, the brown one creates a whole new blob made of blue and green clay. “I take a short nap and you make a new friend?” asks the uncertain gray ball. When it becomes clear that the new creation prefers to take the shape of a unicorn dragon, the gray ball decides to make an accompanying knight to do battle. Unfortunately, it turns out that the brown one is better at making things than its friend. Kids with peers or siblings whose artistic talents exceed their own will instantly sympathize with the gray’s increasing frustration at its inability to make a cool sword (it looks like a banana), a knight (his resemblance to a lumpy tuber lands him the nickname Sir Potato), or a horse (don’t ask). Happily, innate talent is less important than fun when it comes to using one’s imagination—a message that goes down easy, accompanied by a heavy dose of wit and whimsy. Once more, Eldridge’s sculpted creations, photographed against an artist’s desk, charm; her visual gags meld effortlessly with Petty’s written ones, rendering this book just as marvelous a read-aloud for groups as for lapsit storytimes. Additionally, Eldridge’s gift for wresting keen facial expressions—from glee to overt horror—out of her clay creations is without compare. A sublime blend of the snarky and sweet.
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Yay!!!😍📚💗🎉🌟 I’m excited to read it!
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 1
Excited about the Feb.24 launch of I'M BUSY, written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social
& illustrated by yours truly (Simon & Schuster BFYR), part of our I'M series about kids' emotions. Available for pre-order!

Thanks Kirkus for nice review: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Im-Bus... #KidLit #ImBusy
Illustrated book cover reading “I’M BUSY” in large red letters. A pink flamingo stands on the letter B, a small potato sits above the letter M, and a girl with pigtails struggles to carry a tall stack of papers and notebooks as loose pages scatter around her.
January 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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How fun is this!😍

#KidLit
aprilberrybooks.bsky.social April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · Dec 29
Oh, happy day! We've got mail! Our first #PictureBookPostcard has arrived! Please enjoy this postcard from @sylviaichen.bsky.social 's new book, Sparkles for Sunny. ✨

See the full postcard blog post here:
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December 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Fire Goddess dance
radiates through my body
Winter Solstice gift

~Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Photo by Kim Campbell

#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a fire in a fireplace with some of the flames looking like a woman with long flowing hair and a long flowing dress
December 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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💗💗💗 I love this book! Check out @kslivensky.bsky.social’s offer!✨
kslivensky.bsky.social Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Dec 18
In light of current news, I'm bringing this offer back. I probably can't ship anything off now until after the holiday season, but if you reach out, I'll get it to you as quick as possible in the New Year.

#KidLit
kslivensky.bsky.social Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Nov 10
THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT isn't just about the first canine domestication, it is a social allegory about how being different can be both challenging and beautiful.

If you know a kid who is scared right now - trans, ND, anyone, honestly ❤️ - I will send them a signed copy (until I run out). #KidLit
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of white amaryllis flowers with a haiku on the photo that reads: Flowers emerging Seeking light, exuding light Indoor Winter Joy -Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
December 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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abbiewjames.bsky.social Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · Dec 8
Merry #MossyMonday morning! 🌱 May your day be:

a soft place to sit
a gentle stream of ideas
a sunlit story

#haiku
photo taken looking down across the ground; moss in the foreground; small stream of water flowing left to right in the center; sun shining from the left; a bit of snow and leafless bushes in the background on the other side of the stream
December 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of an ice puddle on the pavement with parts that look like the shape of a human body. There is a brown leaf to the left of the body and a red leaf on the body’s “chest.”
December 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Two different versions.🔥✨💗

#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a Black eyed Susan with the following haiku typed over it… Mesmerizing flames Primal Wisdom calling me Remember within —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of a Black eyed Susan with the following haiku typed over it… Mesmerizing flames Primal Wisdom calling me to center with Earth —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
November 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of yellow and orange leaves with a haiku typed over the photo which reads… My fire within sparking, illuminating Creativity —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
October 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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#HaikuSaturday
Close up photo of a maroon colored Black-eyed Susan with the following haiku typed over it… The Universe lives inside each Being, just like within this flower —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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#HaikuSaturday
Photo of a white cosmo flower with a piece of milkweed silk stuck to a petal on the right hand side. Typed over the photo is a haiku which reads… Of course the cosmos love to play with magic wands Imagination —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of an orange leaf that looks lit up by the sunlight. It’s on the grass among various fall leaves. Typed over the photo is a haiku which reads… There is always Light as we let go of what was Trusting in Nature —Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell
October 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM