Patricia J. Franz
@pjfranz.bsky.social
poet, picture book writer, glass-half-full-er
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So very excited to share news: My sister’s debut poetry collection ORCHARD LANGUAGE will be in the world this fall! Here’s my interview with Kathy Pon who writes about life in an almond orchard, living, aging, and marriage
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ORCHARD LANGUAGE Is Coming! ⋆ Patricia J. Franz
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June 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
So very excited to share news: My sister’s debut poetry collection ORCHARD LANGUAGE will be in the world this fall! Here’s my interview with Kathy Pon who writes about life in an almond orchard, living, aging, and marriage
#poetry #poets
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#poetry #poets
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January 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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#pbfomo So not fair!!! @thehornbook.bsky.social reviews so many good books coming out — it’ll take my local library YEARS to get even half of them on the shelves. Anyone have a spare $1000 for one book-hungry reader? #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
January 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#pbfomo So not fair!!! @thehornbook.bsky.social reviews so many good books coming out — it’ll take my local library YEARS to get even half of them on the shelves. Anyone have a spare $1000 for one book-hungry reader? #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
This may be the BEST book on getting poetry into classrooms! Check on this review by Kathy Temean: kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/06/b... Chock full of how-to's & hands on activities not to mention AMAZING poetry. The genius behind it David L Harrison #poetryforchildren #teachingliteracy
January 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This may be the BEST book on getting poetry into classrooms! Check on this review by Kathy Temean: kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/06/b... Chock full of how-to's & hands on activities not to mention AMAZING poetry. The genius behind it David L Harrison #poetryforchildren #teachingliteracy
Coming in March 2025! ONE STEP FORWARD by@marciefatkins.bsky.social Story of youngest suffragist who went to prison for picketing White House & the untold mental, physical & emotional battles for the 19th Amendment.
#kidlit #ya #historicalfiction #niv #onestepforward
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One Step Forward
Amazon.com: One Step Forward: 9780063339316: Atkins, Marcie Flinchum: Books
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December 22, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Coming in March 2025! ONE STEP FORWARD by@marciefatkins.bsky.social Story of youngest suffragist who went to prison for picketing White House & the untold mental, physical & emotional battles for the 19th Amendment.
#kidlit #ya #historicalfiction #niv #onestepforward
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#kidlit #ya #historicalfiction #niv #onestepforward
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A perfect winter picture book by Laura Gehl and Sonia Sánchez (unfortunately, not on BSKY yet)! Here's a peek from Kathy Temean 's latest interview! #kidlit #pb
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December 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM
A perfect winter picture book by Laura Gehl and Sonia Sánchez (unfortunately, not on BSKY yet)! Here's a peek from Kathy Temean 's latest interview! #kidlit #pb
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Another great story from my fellow agent-mate team @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & @ljamstutz.bsky.social #kidlit 🙌
Congrats to Storm client @jenswanbooks.bsky.social and @ljamstutz.bsky.social on this deal with Quill Tree Books!
December 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Another great story from my fellow agent-mate team @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & @ljamstutz.bsky.social #kidlit 🙌
Pomelo Books' newest anthology, CLARA'S KOOKY COMPENDIUM OF THIMBLETHOUGHTS AND WONDERFUZZ is available NOW! pomelobooks.com/new-books-1 A perfect gift for your favorite elementary school teacher!
Click on this link to watch a short video of my poem, "Dogs"
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Click on this link to watch a short video of my poem, "Dogs"
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December 2, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Pomelo Books' newest anthology, CLARA'S KOOKY COMPENDIUM OF THIMBLETHOUGHTS AND WONDERFUZZ is available NOW! pomelobooks.com/new-books-1 A perfect gift for your favorite elementary school teacher!
Click on this link to watch a short video of my poem, "Dogs"
patriciajfranz.com/books-2/
Click on this link to watch a short video of my poem, "Dogs"
patriciajfranz.com/books-2/
I'm open for work and looking for a warm and welcoming illustration critique group here : )
See more of my portfolio and contact me if you'd like to work together!
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See more of my portfolio and contact me if you'd like to work together!
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Laura Franz
Freelance Illustrator
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November 22, 2024 at 1:00 AM
On this All Souls Day, a beautiful story of grief and comfort for 4-8 year olds written by my CP @CK Malone with art by @Shelly Swann Check out my interview with CK i0.wp.com/patriciajfra...
November 2, 2024 at 1:28 PM
On this All Souls Day, a beautiful story of grief and comfort for 4-8 year olds written by my CP @CK Malone with art by @Shelly Swann Check out my interview with CK i0.wp.com/patriciajfra...
Check out this new #kidlit #poetry collection from Missouri Porter Laureate David L. Harrison —#giveaway!! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/b...
Book Giveaway: A TREE IS A COMMUNITY by David L. Harrison
David L Harrison’s picture book titled, A TREE IS A COMMUNITY, illustrated by Kate Cosgrove and published by Holiday House. It is coming out on October 8th. They have agreed to send a book with one lu...
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September 24, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Check out this new #kidlit #poetry collection from Missouri Porter Laureate David L. Harrison —#giveaway!! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/b...
My son backpacked to work recently 😂 You can read about it here: bit.ly/3Atkkoy #workingfortheweekend #JPL
August 20, 2024 at 9:54 PM
My son backpacked to work recently 😂 You can read about it here: bit.ly/3Atkkoy #workingfortheweekend #JPL
PUT A WOMAN IN CHARGE 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you, Keb Mo!! #truth youtu.be/FciQeRGYFlw?...
Keb' Mo' - Put a Woman in Charge feat. Rosanne Cash (Official Music Video)
"My mother just recently passed at the age of 91. She was smart. She was strong. She was a leader. This video is dedicated to her and amazing women everywher...
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July 28, 2024 at 2:17 PM
PUT A WOMAN IN CHARGE 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you, Keb Mo!! #truth youtu.be/FciQeRGYFlw?...
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I Don't Know ⋆ Patricia J. Franz
Spiritual Journey-ing has brought me to Poetry Friday. If this poem sounds familiar, I found it in my own post!
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July 14, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Whoop!! Celebrating this!!! I’m AGENTED!! www.instagram.com/p/C7MPxAvL3G...
Lisa Amstutz on Instagram: "I am honored and delighted to welcome @patriciajfranz to @stormliteraryagency today! I met Patricia in a workshop and her lyrical, reflective picture books caught my eye. L...
5 likes, 2 comments - lisaamstutz.author on May 20, 2024: "I am honored and delighted to welcome @patriciajfranz to @stormliteraryagency today! I met Patricia in a workshop and her lyrical, reflec..."...
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May 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Whoop!! Celebrating this!!! I’m AGENTED!! www.instagram.com/p/C7MPxAvL3G...
A love letter to the natural world! Enjoy my conversation with Leslie Barnard Booth plus GIVEAWAY!! patriciajfranz.com/blog-book-re...
Book Review: A Stone Is a Story ⋆ Patricia J. Franz
Who should grab a copy of this book? Anyone who holds something in their hands and wonders what it might become ....
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February 4, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A love letter to the natural world! Enjoy my conversation with Leslie Barnard Booth plus GIVEAWAY!! patriciajfranz.com/blog-book-re...
I’m thinking about the lies we tell our children…
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November 4, 2023 at 3:42 AM
I’m thinking about the lies we tell our children…
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#poetry
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#poetry
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November 2, 2023 at 1:46 AM
Reposted by Patricia J. Franz
It's not too late to pick up a copy of THE SCARIEST KITTEN IN THE WORLD for your favorite trick or treater - just ask for it at your favorite indie bookstore!
October 28, 2023 at 1:41 PM
It's not too late to pick up a copy of THE SCARIEST KITTEN IN THE WORLD for your favorite trick or treater - just ask for it at your favorite indie bookstore!
Would love to connect with more #kidlit community members. Sharing my #poetryfriday blogpost here: patriciajfranz.com/reverie-stre... You can receive directly in your inbox by signing up with email 😊 Happy Friday! #poetry #poetrycommunity
Street poem ⋆ Patricia J. Franz
A spot of simple joy found its way to my inbox – to keep me believing the world is redeemable... of course, it was poetry!
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October 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Would love to connect with more #kidlit community members. Sharing my #poetryfriday blogpost here: patriciajfranz.com/reverie-stre... You can receive directly in your inbox by signing up with email 😊 Happy Friday! #poetry #poetrycommunity
October 12, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Reposted by Patricia J. Franz
Good morning, BlueSky! For all the writers out there, I want to share some encouragement from @writersdigest.bsky.social to not give up: www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
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October 12, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Good morning, BlueSky! For all the writers out there, I want to share some encouragement from @writersdigest.bsky.social to not give up: www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
WRITE OUT: Day 3
Truth is, I did not go outside to write this poem. It was 4am and FREEZING! But I did gaze out my window at a morning star…
Poem on the blog!
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Truth is, I did not go outside to write this poem. It was 4am and FREEZING! But I did gaze out my window at a morning star…
Poem on the blog!
Www.Patriciajfranz.com/blog-write-out-day-3
October 10, 2023 at 7:27 PM
WRITE OUT: Day 3
Truth is, I did not go outside to write this poem. It was 4am and FREEZING! But I did gaze out my window at a morning star…
Poem on the blog!
Www.Patriciajfranz.com/blog-write-out-day-3
Truth is, I did not go outside to write this poem. It was 4am and FREEZING! But I did gaze out my window at a morning star…
Poem on the blog!
Www.Patriciajfranz.com/blog-write-out-day-3
#writeout Day 1
#nationalwritingproject
liquid windowpane
sunshine splash
cobble shrieks and giggles
foamy tickles on her face
slips a shawl across her shoulders
waves goodbye, laughter
coursing toward
the falls...
©draft, Patricia J. Franz
to read the rest www.patriciajfranz.com/reverie
#nationalwritingproject
liquid windowpane
sunshine splash
cobble shrieks and giggles
foamy tickles on her face
slips a shawl across her shoulders
waves goodbye, laughter
coursing toward
the falls...
©draft, Patricia J. Franz
to read the rest www.patriciajfranz.com/reverie
October 9, 2023 at 2:58 AM
#writeout Day 1
#nationalwritingproject
liquid windowpane
sunshine splash
cobble shrieks and giggles
foamy tickles on her face
slips a shawl across her shoulders
waves goodbye, laughter
coursing toward
the falls...
©draft, Patricia J. Franz
to read the rest www.patriciajfranz.com/reverie
#nationalwritingproject
liquid windowpane
sunshine splash
cobble shrieks and giggles
foamy tickles on her face
slips a shawl across her shoulders
waves goodbye, laughter
coursing toward
the falls...
©draft, Patricia J. Franz
to read the rest www.patriciajfranz.com/reverie