Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids
Husband, father, children's poet/author, traveler, language learner. Former US Children's Poet Laureate. https://itsbio.link/kennnesbitt
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Children's and Young People's Poetry Starter Pack
Authors who write poetry for children and young adults.
@rustyhalloweeny.bsky.social
Rusty Fischer is the author of The Littlest Witch’s Story (ABDO Publishing). His poems have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
@warmaiden.bsky.social
Author of 4 poetry collections & 3 chapbooks, 3x Pushcart nominee, academic library scholar & administrator, mythologist. Ankylosing spondylitis & IBD spoonie. MLS, MFA, MPA, MA, PhD, EdD. Author site colleensharris.com
@schaubwrites.bsky.social
Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
@thetoypress.bsky.social
Printed magazine for kids aged 10 and under. Submissions open 1st May. Editions 1-6 can be purchased online at: www.thetoypress.com/shop
@leewardlaw.bsky.social
KidLit author, teacher, poet, cat-wrangler. Did I mention Civil War buff? Award-winning author of 30 books for young readers. Brand new: MY BOOK OF FIRSTS: POEMS CELEBRATING A BABY'S MILESTONES, illustrated by Bruno Brogna, Red Comet Press.
@jthomasabc.bsky.social
Word fan having a blast writing #poetry, mostly for kids. Explorer of very old dictionaries. jenniferthomaswords.com
@allanwolf100.bsky.social
Poet and Author of picture books, poetry collections, and novels for young people. Member of the species Poemo sapiens. Mantra: Metaphors be with you.
@poetnikki.bsky.social
Poet, novelist, general word-nerd, gardener, photographer, foodie, film lover. My favorite people on the planet are children, which is why I write for them. Oh! And I'm a freak for roses, watercolor, and collage. Author of Ordinary Hazards, a memoir.
@lizgardensalad.bsky.social
Poems, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels. All the world is all of us. 🌏♥️ She/Her www.LizGartonScanlon.com
@amylvpoemfarm.bsky.social
💙 Mom. Wife. Friend. Author of books for children. ACLU Member. Resister. Knitter. Baker. Jam Maker. Messy Gardener. Western New Yorker. Blogger for young poets at www.poemfarm.amylv.com 💙
@laurashovan.bsky.social
(she/her) Poet, Educator, Middle Grade Author. Vermont College of Fine Arts WCYA faculty. WELCOME TO MONSTERVILLE is out now!
@rosecappelli.bsky.social
Poet, author, lover of children's literature; member 12x12 and SCBWI
@saralewisholmes.bsky.social
Author of MG fiction (Operation Yes, The Wolf Hour), public speaker, poet, freelance editor https://www.saralewisholmes.com/ https://saralewisholmes.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/holmes.sara/
@heidimordhorst.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 poetry + arts education + climate
@maryleehahn.bsky.social
I'm in my dabbling era: poetry, embroidery, watercolor, gardening, baking, reading, travel, and co-coordinator of Ohio's Casting for Recovery program.
@charleswaters.bsky.social
Author/Poet/Actor/Human THE MISTAKES THAT MADE US: Confessions from 20 Poets (Co-curated with Irene Latham) from Lerner Books Rep by Stimola Literary Studio Also appears in the Hallmark TV Movie SPRING BREAKTHROUGH.
@sandymcintosh.bsky.social
Author of twelve volumes of poetry, a Chinese cookbook, and three computer software programs. https://sandymcintosh.info
@virginiamcgregor4u.bsky.social
Children’s book author, poet, educator, child safety/improve school indoor air quality advocate, support school librarians, require teacher training in asthma ed. #children'sbookauthors #STEAM #earthscience https://diggerdynamo.com
@jr-placitas.bsky.social
Poet in NM, retired English prof, editor, Poetry Playhouse Publications, author, Tubbables. Blue Team! 🇺🇦! No DMs. Spoutible: JRPlacitasPoet Website: https://www.poetryplayhouse.com/
@poetry-with-hart.bsky.social
I'm a little witchy, probably haunted, definitely in need of repairs, and always good for a cup of tea. I'm a poet most of all. My work is currently available here and on my website. Take care of each other out there 🤗 https://www.poetry-with-hart.online
@bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social
Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
@doorisajarmag.bsky.social
Quarterly literary magazine of #poetry, short #fiction, #nonfiction, #drama, #art and #bookreviews with cadence and personality to take readers on a journey. Always open for submissions (guidelines on our website) https://www.doorisajarmagazine.net/
@arahncur.bsky.social
Poet. Born in the wrong time. Writing distracts me from life. Did not vote for the smirking orange sub-human. #poet #writer
@poetry-enthusiast.bsky.social
Poetry & nature enthusiast ~ reader ~ writer ~ traveller ~ photographer
@roguestrands.bsky.social
Weaving ways through poetry. Second full collection, ‘Whatever You Do, Just Don’t’, a Poetry Society Book of the Year 2023, available from HappenStance Press.
@williamfdevault.bsky.social
US National Beat Poet Laureate Emeritus, the Romantic Poet of the Internet, CEO of Venetian Spider Press, father of three remarkable kids, author of 30+ books. Ronin in the temple of Aphrodite (single). Fiercely liberal. 🚫DMs. 🚫OF. Quaker.
@poetshouse.bsky.social
A house of poetry overlooking the Hudson River - a library, literary center, & locus of poetic inspiration. // poetshouse.org
@donalynbooks.bsky.social
I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
@kathyballesteros.bsky.social
Costume designer for San Diego Spotlight Entertainment.
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social
KidLit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com
@ericode.bsky.social
Children's author, poet, and songwriter. Educator. Creativity cheerleader. Jazz pianist. Travel junkie. Ally for equality. Husband and proud father.
@oliversykesauthor.bsky.social
'25 CLiPPA shortlisted & award-winning children's author, poet, writer/performer | #AlfiesFirstFight #WeAreFamily #SavingAnwen | Books @ManMet @Otter-BarryBooks @Collins | Words @Guardian @DailyExpress @Booktrust Website: www.oliver-sykes.com
@nealzetterpoet.bsky.social
Award-winning performance poet, author, educator, entertainer and superhero. I work with all ages visiting schools, libraries etc, both in-person and virtually. My 12th/latest poetry book is 'The Shape of Rainbows'.
@dreambeastpoems.bsky.social
I write poems for children, teens and sometimes big people too. I'm also a teacher and art education specialist. #PersonifyThis 📕 🦘My picture book, Out Now: The Klangaroo https://t.ly/TdXh- My Website & Blog: dreambeastpoems.com
@joannearlymacken.bsky.social
Author of Grow; Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move; Waiting Out the Storm; and more. Sewist of upcycled clothing and Boomerang Bags. Collector and planter of seeds, baker of pies, fan of springtime and waterways and creatures that fly. www.joannmacken.com
@amyshirk.bsky.social
@drakanox.bsky.social
Alt pen name Lucy D. Ford. Author of fantasy for adults & MG, sometimes light & cozy, sometimes strong & dark. Cleodora is my current MG series, a bold girl who sets out to end a drought. Website: www.debyfredericks.com Blog: wyrmflight.wordpress.com
@samuelkent.bsky.social
Papa, autistic, narcoleptic, poet, musician, artist, Alabamian. Nice to meet you!
@joannalindblad.bsky.social
Joanna Lindblad is a new author crossing the liminal line of the written word by incorporating art and music (i.e., a poem score) with her poetry to entice an emotional immersive experience of connection.
@joxfoxo.bsky.social
I like writing poems and reading other people’s too. Picture Book writer - currently querying 🤞Published writer of short fiction in national women’s press. Novice knitter. Maker of sensory tools and fidgets. Powered by ADHD⚡️ No DM’s
@okaporia.bsky.social
You know, poetry. EAT Poems, Paper Nautilus, Trio House Press. @ AGNI, Barrow St, Colorado R, Diode, Massachussets R , New England R, Poetry NW.
@lauralminor.bsky.social
2024 Silver Medal Florida Book Awards, Poetry 🥈 Book 2: Bright Life, Animal Heart, winner of the 2023 Minds on Fire Open Book Prize, out now!, conduit.org Book 1: Flowers as Mind Control, winner of The 2020 John Ciardi Prize, at uapress.com