Samantha M Clark
@samanthamclark.com
Author of books for kids and young at heart. Repped by Rachel Orr, Prospect Literary. Samanthamclark.com | Samanthamclark.substack.com | Bsky.app/profile/samanthamclark.com
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Samantha M Clark
@samanthamclark.com
· Dec 2
Intro post! I'm a dog lover, ghostwriter, writing mentor and author of these books for kids: ARROW (MG, Simon & Schuster) Mad Max meets Jungle Book. Arrow's the only human in a magically hidden rainforest. When they're found by the arid outside world, he must figure out the truth to save his home
If you like my books and their environmental themes, you'll love this list from @fuse8.bsky.social #kidlit
Day #27: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Blueberry Award Contenders (Celebrating the Environment). Today's list contains an appreciation of nature, a rallying cry for climate action, and titles that promote climate stewardship. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/27/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Blueberry Award Contenders (Celebrating the Environment)
Today's list contains an appreciation of nature, a rallying cry for climate action, and titles that promote climate stewardship.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If you like my books and their environmental themes, you'll love this list from @fuse8.bsky.social #kidlit
Nature and evolution is amazing
The ‘Christmas tree worm’ evolved one of the ocean’s strangest senses: it can see with its gills. 👀 apple.news/AF2qdDcDpQ5W...
How the 'Christmas tree worm' evolved one of the ocean’s strangest senses — BBC Science Focus Magazine
Meet the bizarre underwater worm that looks like a Christmas decoration and sees through its gills. December 24, 2025 A game I like to play while scuba diving or snorkelling on a tropical coral reef i...
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December 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Nature and evolution is amazing
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Hubby, dogs and I are celebrating with some Charlie Brown. Here's hoping your holidays have been as cheerful as Snoopy with a pile of bones.
December 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Hubby, dogs and I are celebrating with some Charlie Brown. Here's hoping your holidays have been as cheerful as Snoopy with a pile of bones.
Yes!!
December 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Yes!!
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💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
1.7K views · 5.7K reactions | Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previo...
Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previous home, she needs a...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
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This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him.
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
Austin Pets Alive! | Peanut Butter Baby
Hi, I'm Peanut Butter Baby! I love playing fetch and snuggling up after a long day of fun. I'm always ready to make you laugh with my goofy antics and…
www.austinpetsalive.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him.
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
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💔 829 days is far too long. MELIA is just a sweet, playful, loving dog who just needs that right person & a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old.
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
💔 829 days is far too long. MELIA is just a sweet, playful, loving dog who just needs that right person & a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old.
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
Yes! Sigh
Me: (working on novel)
Brain: Hey, got a great idea for a novel. Not this novel.
Me: (typing) Not now, brain.
Brain: Don't you wanna know what it is?
Me: NOT NOW, BRAIN
Brain: I'm not gonna lie, it's SUPER cool
Me: LET ME FINISH THE NOVEL IN FRONT OF ME, BRAIN
Brain: Okay, I'm gonna tell you
Brain: Hey, got a great idea for a novel. Not this novel.
Me: (typing) Not now, brain.
Brain: Don't you wanna know what it is?
Me: NOT NOW, BRAIN
Brain: I'm not gonna lie, it's SUPER cool
Me: LET ME FINISH THE NOVEL IN FRONT OF ME, BRAIN
Brain: Okay, I'm gonna tell you
December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Yes! Sigh
Revision sent off to agent. Phew! I'm so excited about this new ##mglit manuscript. Looking forward to diving into another one of my projects but first I need to catch up on my ghostwriting clients. Busy few months. #amwriting
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Revision sent off to agent. Phew! I'm so excited about this new ##mglit manuscript. Looking forward to diving into another one of my projects but first I need to catch up on my ghostwriting clients. Busy few months. #amwriting
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Writers Beware!
Behold, if you will, the...astonishing...contract from Shadow Light Press. A rolling 10-year term...payment on profit (but only after costs are recouped)...appropriation of the author's universe if they can't continue the series...and more www.reddit.com/r/Progressio...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Writers Beware!
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening 5 times until I finally feel it's right.
Me reading chapter 21: This motivation should be sparked at the beginning of the last chapter.
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening...
#IYKYK #amwriting
Me reading chapter 21: This motivation should be sparked at the beginning of the last chapter.
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening...
#IYKYK #amwriting
December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening 5 times until I finally feel it's right.
Me reading chapter 21: This motivation should be sparked at the beginning of the last chapter.
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening...
#IYKYK #amwriting
Me reading chapter 21: This motivation should be sparked at the beginning of the last chapter.
Me on chapter 20: reworks opening...
#IYKYK #amwriting
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Day #10 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: Books to inspire a love of reading? Sure. That's a thing. But a little math along the way couldn't hurt either. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/10/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Math Books for Kids
Books to inspire a love of reading? Sure. That's a thing. But a little math along the way couldn't hurt either.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Day #10 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: Books to inspire a love of reading? Sure. That's a thing. But a little math along the way couldn't hurt either. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/10/3...
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📣 New Author Interview with Khushboo Patel!
Check out the blog to learn all about her historical novel in verse set in 1999 India, her writing process, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterview #diversemg
Check out the blog to learn all about her historical novel in verse set in 1999 India, her writing process, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterview #diversemg
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
📣 New Author Interview with Khushboo Patel!
Check out the blog to learn all about her historical novel in verse set in 1999 India, her writing process, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterview #diversemg
Check out the blog to learn all about her historical novel in verse set in 1999 India, her writing process, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterview #diversemg
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I'm grateful for the 300 students I met in Round Rock, Texas, today! Thank you, Herrington School!
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I'm grateful for the 300 students I met in Round Rock, Texas, today! Thank you, Herrington School!
One of the things giving me joy today is The Enthusiast by @bradmontague.bsky.social And yes, that toilet does look like it has a face. :) bradmontague.substack.com/p/you-have-t...
You Have to See This
why life is too beautiful to notice alone
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December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
One of the things giving me joy today is The Enthusiast by @bradmontague.bsky.social And yes, that toilet does look like it has a face. :) bradmontague.substack.com/p/you-have-t...
LAST DAY to sign up for my brand new class Writing the Perfect Ending tomorrow at 10am CST! Great holiday gift. Writers will leave this class with a clear plan for their book's perfect ending. Sign up here: writersleague.org/calendar/wri... @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social #writing #writers
“Write the Perfect Ending: How to Leave Readers Satisfied and Wanting More” with Samantha M Clark
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members Your story’s ending is more than a wrap-up. It’s the lasting impression your readers will take away. Learn how to write endings that readers will lo…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
LAST DAY to sign up for my brand new class Writing the Perfect Ending tomorrow at 10am CST! Great holiday gift. Writers will leave this class with a clear plan for their book's perfect ending. Sign up here: writersleague.org/calendar/wri... @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social #writing #writers
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Today at Noon Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social is signing This Book Won't Burn which “is about love, friendship, divorce, depression, fitting in and … more” published for #teens by @lbschool.bsky.social Booth 701 #NCSS2025 nerdgirllovesbooks.com/2024/05/10/t...
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today at Noon Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social is signing This Book Won't Burn which “is about love, friendship, divorce, depression, fitting in and … more” published for #teens by @lbschool.bsky.social Booth 701 #NCSS2025 nerdgirllovesbooks.com/2024/05/10/t...
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The Koala and the Little Tree "is perfect to teach children ages 4 and up about restoration, love for the earth, and how sticking together can help you and others grow." #NewFrontierPublishing yabookscentral.com/the-koala-an...
December 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Koala and the Little Tree "is perfect to teach children ages 4 and up about restoration, love for the earth, and how sticking together can help you and others grow." #NewFrontierPublishing yabookscentral.com/the-koala-an...
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Celebrating Jewish Book Month on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social, w/ MG titles by @naomimilliner.bsky.social, @ruthbehar.bsky.social, @deblak1.bsky.social, @dekemoulton.bsky.social, @emilybarthisler.bsky.social, @joshuaslevy.bsky.social & MORE #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/a-celebratio...
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Celebrating Jewish Book Month on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social, w/ MG titles by @naomimilliner.bsky.social, @ruthbehar.bsky.social, @deblak1.bsky.social, @dekemoulton.bsky.social, @emilybarthisler.bsky.social, @joshuaslevy.bsky.social & MORE #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/a-celebratio...
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#honored #kidlit THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET launches on 2.17--#nationalcabbageday! #gardening #gardeninglife #kidsgardening #charitywork #naturelovers #hero @nadiaawriter.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#honored #kidlit THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET launches on 2.17--#nationalcabbageday! #gardening #gardeninglife #kidsgardening #charitywork #naturelovers #hero @nadiaawriter.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social
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From books to online resources to homeschooling groups, the library is a game changer for homeschooling families.
Need Guidance with Homeschooling Your Child? Turn to Your Library for Help!
From books to online resources to homeschooling groups, the library is a game changer for homeschooling families.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From books to online resources to homeschooling groups, the library is a game changer for homeschooling families.
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It's my birthday month! Anyone want to buy a book for my school library? The students thank you. And so do i!
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December 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It's my birthday month! Anyone want to buy a book for my school library? The students thank you. And so do i!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Marianna, a Brazilian-American author, illustrator, and cartoonist! I’m seeking agent representation and projects for picture books and early reader graphic novels about Latin American culture, nonfiction, and scifi/fantasy.
💼 My portfolio: www.mariannasmith.com
💼 My portfolio: www.mariannasmith.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Marianna, a Brazilian-American author, illustrator, and cartoonist! I’m seeking agent representation and projects for picture books and early reader graphic novels about Latin American culture, nonfiction, and scifi/fantasy.
💼 My portfolio: www.mariannasmith.com
💼 My portfolio: www.mariannasmith.com
Congratulations to agent mate @annemariepace.bsky.social and illustrator Leanne Hatch on this delightful picture book!! #kidlit
Wrote this manuscript in 2002--have revised a few times--and now it's coming out in 2027. No, neither of those years have typos! Sometimes publishing is a looooong game.
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Congratulations to agent mate @annemariepace.bsky.social and illustrator Leanne Hatch on this delightful picture book!! #kidlit