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Victoria J Coe

@victoriajcoe.bsky.social

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I write books for children. I give workshops at schools. I teach grown-ups how to write for kids. #kidlit #reading #writing

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Feb 16

Got kids who hate writing?
My new YouTube series Write It in 5! can change that!
Each session gives kids 1 fun or wacky topic & 5 minutes to write about it. No rules. No overthinking. Just prove to themselves that they can write.
Please check it out & share!
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Introducing "Write It in 5!"

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · 9d

Want to write for kids or teens? What is Kidlit? (The Whole Scoop!) the 1st in my Kidlit Quick Bites series is out now! Available for just $0.99! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTWFK9Y...
#Kidlit #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #KidlitQuickBites

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · 13d

Favorite kid joke from this week (so far)...
Kindergartener: Why did the pickle live in the pickle jar?
Me: Why?
K: That's the joke. 😂
#kidsarethebest

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday, a 5th grader gave me a story he wrote from the POV of a dog, saying he was too scared to read it in front of the class. I told him I get it. That I would've never read in class in 5th grade (or ever).
Today I read his story. It involved much peeing & pooping. #kidsarethebest

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Sep 12

PSA: If you're an elementary school teacher, this is your weekly reminder that pretzels and wine are a perfectly acceptable dinner.

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yes, this 87-word blog post took me 2 hours to write. Here's why: www.victoriajcoe.com/news/2025/9/... #writerslife #amwriting

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm not saying that I'm old. But I am saying that I have reached the age where I find myself dancing to the music at Walgreens.

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Curious about One School, One Book? Here you go: readtothem.org/dogs-humor-a...

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Down time" at school visits??? I don't think so!!! Find out what goes on behind the scenes: youtu.be/ANBDO_qZg_0?...

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's National Dog Day! Which Fenway book are YOU reading?!

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 23

Okay, Michigan! Let's do this. #authorlife #authortravel

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 23

Fresh picked fruit? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 23

To whoever needs to hear this... If the story you're writing (or chapter or scene) is extra hard, takes extra long, feels like a slog - for whatever reason - you get bonus points.
FWIW, this also applies to working out, doing chores, and most other things in life. #amwriting

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm so excited - a new picture book from @cheryllawtonmalone.bsky.social is coming in 2026! #kidlit

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 19

What does a kidlit author do all day? (Spoiler: There's no job description!)
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The Job With No Description

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Got Kindergarteners? Other students new to your school?
Help them get acclimated with a Gingerbread Man Hunt! Info here: www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #kindergarten

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Loveofxena @loveofxena.bsky.social · Aug 4

Expect the unexpected in this masterful story by masterful teller of tales, Corey R. Tabor. His artwork engages readers with every page turn. I cannot wait to read this aloud to my students. We will be laughing and gasping together. @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 15

And so it begins (again)... #authortravel

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 15

Got third graders? readingmiddlegrade.com/category/by-... #reading #thirdgrade #3rdgrade

3rd Grade Books Archives - Reading Middle Grade

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Looking for great books for "back to school"? Here's an awesome list: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #reading #backtoschool2025

Back-to-School Books for Fall 2025

Though summer has only just started, teachers and librarians are already hard at work preparing for the new academic year. We’ve gathered a list of some back-to-school stories to help kids transition ...

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 13

Curious about the One School, One Book program? I'm giving you a look behind the scenes: youtu.be/d6vFEZH8UIc... #allschoolread

One Book to Unite them All

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Huge thanks to Read to Them for featuring ME on their Back-to-School blog!!! readtothem.org/dogs-humor-a...

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 11

Let's get kids writing this fall! My 60-minute "Signature Author Visits" are energetic, fast-paced, and SUPER FUN! Ideal for grades 3, 4, and 5. Info here: www.victoriajcoe.com/inperson-sch... #writing #writingworkshop #authorvisit

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Huge thanks to Read to Them for featuring ME on their Back-to-School blog!!! readtothem.org/dogs-humor-a...

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 5

Lesson: Losing a document could be the best thing that ever happened to a story. youtu.be/WIwyie87eK4?... #amwriting #writerslife

Victoria J Coe @victoriajcoe.bsky.social · Aug 4

Loved my visit to the Wellesley Free Library today! Librarians are the best!