Kathryn LeRoy
@kathrynleroy.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Learner.
Believer in hope,
the strength of the human spirit,
and always, possibility.
Be kind. Be brave. Be you.
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Believer in hope,
the strength of the human spirit,
and always, possibility.
Be kind. Be brave. Be you.
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Science can seem out of reach, but THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW shows how scientific discoveries begin with our natural curiosity about the world around us. A wonderful book for discussion of science in our everyday lives. Congratulations @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and Cornelia @cornelia-illo.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Science can seem out of reach, but THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW shows how scientific discoveries begin with our natural curiosity about the world around us. A wonderful book for discussion of science in our everyday lives. Congratulations @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and Cornelia @cornelia-illo.bsky.social
My little rocking chair
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My little rocking chair
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
My little Golden Book of Poetry
My first poems
I will never forget them.
Thank you, #SealeyChallenge, for serving as the vessel for my month-long adventure and study of some of the best children's poetry in anthologies and picture books.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
This collection of poems and drawings was created by the children from the Terezin Concentration Camp. Each drawing and poem will break your heart and astonish you with the hope, resilience, and creativity of these children.
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This collection of poems and drawings was created by the children from the Terezin Concentration Camp. Each drawing and poem will break your heart and astonish you with the hope, resilience, and creativity of these children.
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
#SealeyChallenge #holocaust #poetry #art #kidlit
How wonderful it is . . .
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
How wonderful it is . . .
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
to be a child
or
an adult reading to children.
or just by yourself,
from this largest
poetry anthology of the
amazing Jane Yolen.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Fourteen young Americans
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
August 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Fourteen young Americans
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
+ 14 poets who tell their story
+ 10 poetry forms
= one fantastic poetry collection highlighting the voices of our youth.
They speak the truth. We should listen.
#kidlit #SealeyChallenge #poetry #picturebooks
My best day?
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
August 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My best day?
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Any day reading poetry, picture books, novels, and writing any and all of those.
In this collection of poems for children (and adults) you will find hope, possibility, and inspiration.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Small poems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
August 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Small poems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
for the small wonders that surround us.
You would think that short poems wouldn't have a lot to say, but oh, not so.
Find a copy and turn to "seashells" on p.148 or "library" on p, 163.
Amazing!
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #pbpoems
I love rainbows!
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
August 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I love rainbows!
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
How could I not pick up this lovely book? I love poetry. I received even more than rainbows. Poems brought them to life, and then, I learned about moonbows, parhelia, rainbow birds, bugs, caves, and mountains.
#SealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks
Military families move—often.
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
August 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Military families move—often.
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Told through free verse and tanka poems, a young girl finds the poems her mother wrote when she was the same age as her stored in a box in the attic.
#SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit
Three cheers for teachers!!!
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Three cheers for teachers!!!
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
I have had this funny, true-to-life, inspiring collection of poems sitting on my shelf. Occasionally, I scour the pages looking for memories of my classroom, all those children who taught me more than I expected.
#TheSealeyChallenge #teachers #poetry
Giraffes Can't Dance!
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Giraffes Can't Dance!
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
What? Well of course . . .
Wait a minute. Is it possible? Can they?
You'll have to read this picture book poem and revel in the delightful illustrations to find out!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
When a thunderstorm rolls in
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
August 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
When a thunderstorm rolls in
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Grab a poetic picture book full of rhyme, onomotopeia, and scientific facts about thunderstorms. Then, curl up with your favorite child, who might just be you!
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #nonfictionpb #poetry
Gratitude
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
August 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Gratitude
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
33 poems to inspire any child (or adult), all reflecting gratitude, with each written in a different poetic form. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf at home or in the classroom.
How do you give thanks?
#thesealeychallenge #poetsofinstagram #poetry #kidlit
A lyrical reminder . . .
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
August 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A lyrical reminder . . .
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
The Statue of Liberty stands as a light for all of us, those who first lived on US soil and those who came hundreds of years ago—and who come today.
~~
. . . as her light leaps, loops,
weaves, and dances, creating
shared hope
for all.
~~
#TheSealeyChallenge #kidlit #poetry
Lyrical verse and original poems by Gwendolyn Brooks create a song flowing in and out of the years from her birth in 1917 to her passing in 2000.
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
August 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Lyrical verse and original poems by Gwendolyn Brooks create a song flowing in and out of the years from her birth in 1917 to her passing in 2000.
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
~~
Sing a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.
Sing it loud—a Chicago blues.
~~
#The SealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #kidlitart #PBBiography
August 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What happens in nature at night?
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
August 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
What happens in nature at night?
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
From owls to moths, spiders, efts, and bats, poems tell the night stories of creatures in the forests and woodlands. Informational sidebars link poetry to facts and science!
#TheSealeyChallenge #poetry #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebooks
"The truest thing that we have in this country at this time is little children . . . If they think you've made a mistake, kids speak out." —Fannie Lou Hamer
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
August 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"The truest thing that we have in this country at this time is little children . . . If they think you've made a mistake, kids speak out." —Fannie Lou Hamer
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
A biography told in lyrical verse, accompanied by stunning collages, will move your heart & open your eyes to injustice.
#TheSealeyChallenge
Tatyana Finney brings to life the words of Emily Dickinson in this precious picture book.
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
August 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tatyana Finney brings to life the words of Emily Dickinson in this precious picture book.
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
It is never too early to begin the enjoyment of Emily Dickinson!
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
"Clack. Clack. Swish—Pull back.
Bobbin and heddle, foot pedal, no slack.
Words have sounds, and the late Katey Howes knew exactly how to make them sing the song of the loom.
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
Bobbin and heddle, foot pedal, no slack.
Words have sounds, and the late Katey Howes knew exactly how to make them sing the song of the loom.
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
August 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Clack. Clack. Swish—Pull back.
Bobbin and heddle, foot pedal, no slack.
Words have sounds, and the late Katey Howes knew exactly how to make them sing the song of the loom.
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
Bobbin and heddle, foot pedal, no slack.
Words have sounds, and the late Katey Howes knew exactly how to make them sing the song of the loom.
#thesealeychallenge #poetry #kidlit
#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
A small book of lively rhyming poetry for #TheSealeyChallenge
_____
Horn went "Beep!" Engine purred.
Friendliest sounds you ever heard.
_____
Sometimes, the simplest rhymes and stories bring the biggest smiles.
#poetry #kidlit #picturebooks
_____
Horn went "Beep!" Engine purred.
Friendliest sounds you ever heard.
_____
Sometimes, the simplest rhymes and stories bring the biggest smiles.
#poetry #kidlit #picturebooks
August 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A small book of lively rhyming poetry for #TheSealeyChallenge
_____
Horn went "Beep!" Engine purred.
Friendliest sounds you ever heard.
_____
Sometimes, the simplest rhymes and stories bring the biggest smiles.
#poetry #kidlit #picturebooks
_____
Horn went "Beep!" Engine purred.
Friendliest sounds you ever heard.
_____
Sometimes, the simplest rhymes and stories bring the biggest smiles.
#poetry #kidlit #picturebooks
I needed this today. Anyone else?
#writerfriendschallenge #writingcommunity #writer #writerssupportingwriters #writershelpingwriters #writerslifeforme #WriterGram #hellowriterfriends #inspiredtowrite #writerfriends #writersofinstagramcommunity#findmywritingcommunity #amwriting
#writerfriendschallenge #writingcommunity #writer #writerssupportingwriters #writershelpingwriters #writerslifeforme #WriterGram #hellowriterfriends #inspiredtowrite #writerfriends #writersofinstagramcommunity#findmywritingcommunity #amwriting
August 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We all speak words we soon regret, hurting those we love. Our emotions, unhinged, we search for ways to mend the broken bond. Through poetry and relatable language, children find a way to say “I’m sorry.”
#poetry #kidlit #forgiveness #SEL
#poetry #kidlit #forgiveness #SEL
August 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We all speak words we soon regret, hurting those we love. Our emotions, unhinged, we search for ways to mend the broken bond. Through poetry and relatable language, children find a way to say “I’m sorry.”
#poetry #kidlit #forgiveness #SEL
#poetry #kidlit #forgiveness #SEL
Listen . . . John Cage found music in the ordinary and dared us to listen, too.
Poetry is music, and this poetic picture book does both, plus giving us a glimpse of musical experimentation and the fine art of listening.
#TheSealeyChallenge Day 6
#poetry #music #BeautifulNoise #JohnCage
Poetry is music, and this poetic picture book does both, plus giving us a glimpse of musical experimentation and the fine art of listening.
#TheSealeyChallenge Day 6
#poetry #music #BeautifulNoise #JohnCage
August 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Listen . . . John Cage found music in the ordinary and dared us to listen, too.
Poetry is music, and this poetic picture book does both, plus giving us a glimpse of musical experimentation and the fine art of listening.
#TheSealeyChallenge Day 6
#poetry #music #BeautifulNoise #JohnCage
Poetry is music, and this poetic picture book does both, plus giving us a glimpse of musical experimentation and the fine art of listening.
#TheSealeyChallenge Day 6
#poetry #music #BeautifulNoise #JohnCage
Poetry in the garden? Why, of course! Pink and white vinca welcome this poetic picture book on day 5 of #TheSealeyChallenge.
#poetry #kidlit
#poetry #kidlit
August 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Poetry in the garden? Why, of course! Pink and white vinca welcome this poetic picture book on day 5 of #TheSealeyChallenge.
#poetry #kidlit
#poetry #kidlit