Karyn Curtis
@karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social
Middle Grade, Picture Book writer, former editor, horse girl, #MGWaves
Tom's baking endeavours were fraught
Despite all the goods that he'd bought
His wattle was caked
With the stuff that he'd baked
As he tied the bread in a French knot
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
Despite all the goods that he'd bought
His wattle was caked
With the stuff that he'd baked
As he tied the bread in a French knot
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
a man wearing a chef 's hat is holding a bowl of food in a kitchen
ALT: a man wearing a chef 's hat is holding a bowl of food in a kitchen
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December 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Tom's baking endeavours were fraught
Despite all the goods that he'd bought
His wattle was caked
With the stuff that he'd baked
As he tied the bread in a French knot
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
Despite all the goods that he'd bought
His wattle was caked
With the stuff that he'd baked
As he tied the bread in a French knot
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Here are the 6 gorgeous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
December 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Here are the 6 gorgeous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
Good morning and Happy Sunday!
December 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Good morning and Happy Sunday!
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Here are the 7 gorgeous versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here are the 7 gorgeous versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
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These 7 stunning versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku definitely deserve an encore!
Here are the 7 gorgeous versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
These 7 stunning versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku definitely deserve an encore!
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December 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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In celebration of #HaikuSaturday:
wind-weathered tree stands
watching waiting still; sun sifts
silent silhouette
#haiku. #poetry #writingcommunity
wind-weathered tree stands
watching waiting still; sun sifts
silent silhouette
#haiku. #poetry #writingcommunity
December 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In celebration of #HaikuSaturday:
wind-weathered tree stands
watching waiting still; sun sifts
silent silhouette
#haiku. #poetry #writingcommunity
wind-weathered tree stands
watching waiting still; sun sifts
silent silhouette
#haiku. #poetry #writingcommunity
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Grateful to have this #HaikuSaturday #haiku in the November issue of Sense & Sensibility.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Grateful to have this #HaikuSaturday #haiku in the November issue of Sense & Sensibility.
sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/s...
sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/s...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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#HaikuSaturday #haiku
5/7/5:
laughing with delightful
as snowflakes swirl, drift and
fall
winter on my tongue
short form:
first snowfall of winter--
catching snowflakes
on my tongue
Please add a version if you feel like it.
5/7/5:
laughing with delightful
as snowflakes swirl, drift and
fall
winter on my tongue
short form:
first snowfall of winter--
catching snowflakes
on my tongue
Please add a version if you feel like it.
December 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#HaikuSaturday #haiku
5/7/5:
laughing with delightful
as snowflakes swirl, drift and
fall
winter on my tongue
short form:
first snowfall of winter--
catching snowflakes
on my tongue
Please add a version if you feel like it.
5/7/5:
laughing with delightful
as snowflakes swirl, drift and
fall
winter on my tongue
short form:
first snowfall of winter--
catching snowflakes
on my tongue
Please add a version if you feel like it.
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#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
December 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
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December 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
December 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Saturday trails ❄️
December 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Saturday trails ❄️
Good morning and Happy Saturday!
December 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Good morning and Happy Saturday!
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Still holiday shopping? Publishers Weekly has a great roundup of recommended kids' books! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
It’s a Holiday Smorgasbord of Children’s Books
Booksellers are heralding a cornucopia of holiday and everyday choices for children and teens this December. We checked in with them about which titles are flying off the shelves, from seasonal pictur...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Still holiday shopping? Publishers Weekly has a great roundup of recommended kids' books! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Lot of salient points in this. As a 9-12 librarian, I can assure you kids do actually like reading and can read full books. Technology (more specifically edtech) is a problem, but Common Core NCLB (and not teaching phonics) is worse.
The most important story of 2025 that we're not talking about enough (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Lot of salient points in this. As a 9-12 librarian, I can assure you kids do actually like reading and can read full books. Technology (more specifically edtech) is a problem, but Common Core NCLB (and not teaching phonics) is worse.
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The Story and Science of Hope by @andreapcurtis.bsky.social illus Ana Suárez is impactful, meaningful and action-oriented – just like hope. It’s my @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Expert’s Pick #bookreview: tinyurl.com/4hv4eujn @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Story and Science of Hope by @andreapcurtis.bsky.social illus Ana Suárez is impactful, meaningful and action-oriented – just like hope. It’s my @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Expert’s Pick #bookreview: tinyurl.com/4hv4eujn @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍
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Day #12: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Easy Books. In fact, 2025 turned out to be a particularly good year for books for the newest of readers. Check out this array of talent! #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/12/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Easy Books
2025 turned out to be a particularly good year for books for the newest of readers. Check out this array of talent!
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December 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Day #12: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Easy Books. In fact, 2025 turned out to be a particularly good year for books for the newest of readers. Check out this array of talent! #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/12/3...
Good morning and Happy Friday!
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Good morning and Happy Friday!
Thursday trails ❄️
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Thursday trails ❄️
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A sweet & inspiring #MG Christmas journey bookshop.org/a/102434/97812…#libraryr#tlskyk#skybrariana#skybrariansn#booksk#librariana#bookrecommendationo#librariansns
December 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A sweet & inspiring #MG Christmas journey bookshop.org/a/102434/97812…#libraryr#tlskyk#skybrariana#skybrariansn#booksk#librariana#bookrecommendationo#librariansns
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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.
afuse8production.slj.com
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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📚👍 It's spellbinding. It's tragic. Its driving narrative & end-of-chapter hooks made turning out the light hard. Who knew that an 1800s volcano and Frankenstein are not only related but a warning for our time? Climate change, folks. It's not a hoax. #STEM #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
📚👍 It's spellbinding. It's tragic. Its driving narrative & end-of-chapter hooks made turning out the light hard. Who knew that an 1800s volcano and Frankenstein are not only related but a warning for our time? Climate change, folks. It's not a hoax. #STEM #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social