Beth Volkmann
@bethvolkmann.bsky.social
M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile.
Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees.
#SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist
elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees.
#SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist
elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
drought swept away
in tumults of autumn rain
river swells to life
(same river, same hour, very different moods)
#haikuSaturday #haiku #ecology #rivers #autumn #NewEngland
in tumults of autumn rain
river swells to life
(same river, same hour, very different moods)
#haikuSaturday #haiku #ecology #rivers #autumn #NewEngland
November 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
drought swept away
in tumults of autumn rain
river swells to life
(same river, same hour, very different moods)
#haikuSaturday #haiku #ecology #rivers #autumn #NewEngland
in tumults of autumn rain
river swells to life
(same river, same hour, very different moods)
#haikuSaturday #haiku #ecology #rivers #autumn #NewEngland
It's a wonderful book, Nancy!
October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It's a wonderful book, Nancy!
single fallen leaf
a spark of inspiration
Henri's second life
#haikuSaturday #haiku #Matisse #nature #art
(Matisse drew inspiration from nature and it is thought that some of the shapes in his scissor-paintings are reminiscent of oak leaves.)
a spark of inspiration
Henri's second life
#haikuSaturday #haiku #Matisse #nature #art
(Matisse drew inspiration from nature and it is thought that some of the shapes in his scissor-paintings are reminiscent of oak leaves.)
October 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
single fallen leaf
a spark of inspiration
Henri's second life
#haikuSaturday #haiku #Matisse #nature #art
(Matisse drew inspiration from nature and it is thought that some of the shapes in his scissor-paintings are reminiscent of oak leaves.)
a spark of inspiration
Henri's second life
#haikuSaturday #haiku #Matisse #nature #art
(Matisse drew inspiration from nature and it is thought that some of the shapes in his scissor-paintings are reminiscent of oak leaves.)
If you’re scrolling, consider this an invitation to pause.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
💚
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
💚
October 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you’re scrolling, consider this an invitation to pause.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
💚
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
💚
I love a fall garden. Next year I’m going to have a majority of fall blooms. Watching the bees guzzle the nectar right now makes me feel very happy.
October 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I love a fall garden. Next year I’m going to have a majority of fall blooms. Watching the bees guzzle the nectar right now makes me feel very happy.
I needed to share this moment of serenity. Maybe you needed this moment, too.
#bumblebee #ecology #entomology #backyardgarden #joy
#bumblebee #ecology #entomology #backyardgarden #joy
October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I needed to share this moment of serenity. Maybe you needed this moment, too.
#bumblebee #ecology #entomology #backyardgarden #joy
#bumblebee #ecology #entomology #backyardgarden #joy
paused on river's edge
summer slips beyond the bend
autumn rushes in
#haiku #HaikuSaturday #seasons #rivers #NewEngland #pioneervalley #ecology
summer slips beyond the bend
autumn rushes in
#haiku #HaikuSaturday #seasons #rivers #NewEngland #pioneervalley #ecology
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
paused on river's edge
summer slips beyond the bend
autumn rushes in
#haiku #HaikuSaturday #seasons #rivers #NewEngland #pioneervalley #ecology
summer slips beyond the bend
autumn rushes in
#haiku #HaikuSaturday #seasons #rivers #NewEngland #pioneervalley #ecology
sunshine soaked sedum
seduces bees to sip
as autumn slips in
#haikuSaturday #haiku #bees #backyard #garden #entomology
seduces bees to sip
as autumn slips in
#haikuSaturday #haiku #bees #backyard #garden #entomology
September 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
sunshine soaked sedum
seduces bees to sip
as autumn slips in
#haikuSaturday #haiku #bees #backyard #garden #entomology
seduces bees to sip
as autumn slips in
#haikuSaturday #haiku #bees #backyard #garden #entomology
Mine is more sparse!
September 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Mine is more sparse!
September garden
lingers in late summer sun
cricket song hums
#haikuSaturday #backyard #gardens #entomology
lingers in late summer sun
cricket song hums
#haikuSaturday #backyard #gardens #entomology
September 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
September garden
lingers in late summer sun
cricket song hums
#haikuSaturday #backyard #gardens #entomology
lingers in late summer sun
cricket song hums
#haikuSaturday #backyard #gardens #entomology
Celebrating #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with this NEW novel in verse by @jeannineatkins.bsky.social !
Cannot wait to dive in!
Jeannine's words are always 'just right' to inspire and transport me to another time, another life, another amazing woman.
#kidlit #STEM #womeninscience
Cannot wait to dive in!
Jeannine's words are always 'just right' to inspire and transport me to another time, another life, another amazing woman.
#kidlit #STEM #womeninscience
February 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Celebrating #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with this NEW novel in verse by @jeannineatkins.bsky.social !
Cannot wait to dive in!
Jeannine's words are always 'just right' to inspire and transport me to another time, another life, another amazing woman.
#kidlit #STEM #womeninscience
Cannot wait to dive in!
Jeannine's words are always 'just right' to inspire and transport me to another time, another life, another amazing woman.
#kidlit #STEM #womeninscience
It's #haikuSaturday, Bluesky.
If you are inspired to share a three line poem post it with the # so we can share some ❤️.
ALL are welcome in this lovely weekly ritual.
Photos/art are optional.
If you are inspired to share a three line poem post it with the # so we can share some ❤️.
ALL are welcome in this lovely weekly ritual.
Photos/art are optional.
February 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It's #haikuSaturday, Bluesky.
If you are inspired to share a three line poem post it with the # so we can share some ❤️.
ALL are welcome in this lovely weekly ritual.
Photos/art are optional.
If you are inspired to share a three line poem post it with the # so we can share some ❤️.
ALL are welcome in this lovely weekly ritual.
Photos/art are optional.
Floating this idea in the #kidlit Universe -
I'd love a course focused on #picturebook comps -
Ideally focused on different types of picture books with recently published titles.
Or maybe not even a course just an astute person in the #kidlit world who puts out regular videos of the how-to kind.
I'd love a course focused on #picturebook comps -
Ideally focused on different types of picture books with recently published titles.
Or maybe not even a course just an astute person in the #kidlit world who puts out regular videos of the how-to kind.
January 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Floating this idea in the #kidlit Universe -
I'd love a course focused on #picturebook comps -
Ideally focused on different types of picture books with recently published titles.
Or maybe not even a course just an astute person in the #kidlit world who puts out regular videos of the how-to kind.
I'd love a course focused on #picturebook comps -
Ideally focused on different types of picture books with recently published titles.
Or maybe not even a course just an astute person in the #kidlit world who puts out regular videos of the how-to kind.
So cute! And look - almost twins! (The black pup is my son's.) ❤️
January 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
So cute! And look - almost twins! (The black pup is my son's.) ❤️
the silence of gulls
the roll waves drown the din
of worldly chatter
#gulfofmexico #haikuSaturday #haiku #gulls #birds
the roll waves drown the din
of worldly chatter
#gulfofmexico #haikuSaturday #haiku #gulls #birds
January 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
the silence of gulls
the roll waves drown the din
of worldly chatter
#gulfofmexico #haikuSaturday #haiku #gulls #birds
the roll waves drown the din
of worldly chatter
#gulfofmexico #haikuSaturday #haiku #gulls #birds
What is #haikuSaturday?
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
January 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What is #haikuSaturday?
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
It's Saturday, Bluesky.
If you are feeling inspired to share what's on your mind in a three line poem, we'd love to share some ❤️, just include #haikuSaturday in your post.
Take care of yourself and of each other.
Art/photos are optional.
All are welcome!
If you are feeling inspired to share what's on your mind in a three line poem, we'd love to share some ❤️, just include #haikuSaturday in your post.
Take care of yourself and of each other.
Art/photos are optional.
All are welcome!
January 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It's Saturday, Bluesky.
If you are feeling inspired to share what's on your mind in a three line poem, we'd love to share some ❤️, just include #haikuSaturday in your post.
Take care of yourself and of each other.
Art/photos are optional.
All are welcome!
If you are feeling inspired to share what's on your mind in a three line poem, we'd love to share some ❤️, just include #haikuSaturday in your post.
Take care of yourself and of each other.
Art/photos are optional.
All are welcome!
behold the bunting
boldly painted masterpiece
bird beyond compare
#passerina #bunting #bird #ornithology #florida #birds #everglades #haiku #haikusaturday #birding
boldly painted masterpiece
bird beyond compare
#passerina #bunting #bird #ornithology #florida #birds #everglades #haiku #haikusaturday #birding
January 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
behold the bunting
boldly painted masterpiece
bird beyond compare
#passerina #bunting #bird #ornithology #florida #birds #everglades #haiku #haikusaturday #birding
boldly painted masterpiece
bird beyond compare
#passerina #bunting #bird #ornithology #florida #birds #everglades #haiku #haikusaturday #birding
What is #haikuSaturday?
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
January 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What is #haikuSaturday?
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
A welcoming community of creators who share a three line poem expressing, describing, or reflecting thoughts or experiences.
It's not about "brilliance'! 😉
It's a way to celebrate creativity and connection.
Join with the # if you are inspired!
Photos/art are optional.
Happy #haikuSaturday, Bluesky!
Please share your three line poem if you are inspired.
Let's add some shine this mid-January weekend!
Include the # so we can share some ❤️!
Art/photos are optional.
All welcome!
#shine #uplift
Please share your three line poem if you are inspired.
Let's add some shine this mid-January weekend!
Include the # so we can share some ❤️!
Art/photos are optional.
All welcome!
#shine #uplift
January 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy #haikuSaturday, Bluesky!
Please share your three line poem if you are inspired.
Let's add some shine this mid-January weekend!
Include the # so we can share some ❤️!
Art/photos are optional.
All welcome!
#shine #uplift
Please share your three line poem if you are inspired.
Let's add some shine this mid-January weekend!
Include the # so we can share some ❤️!
Art/photos are optional.
All welcome!
#shine #uplift