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Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

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Poet / novelist / essayist in Chicago
Professor at DePaul University & Editor at Rose Metal Press
Writings: https://kathleenrooney.com/
Typewritings: http://poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com
Leaf Town: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517917371/leaf-town-forever/

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Kathleen Rooney @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social · Oct 14

It's publication day for LEAF TOWN FOREVER, the picture book I co-wrote with my sister @bethrooney.bsky.social, illustrated by Betsy Bowen & published by @uminnpress.bsky.social! See you at one of our upcoming events, & in the meantime, add to cart! www.leaftownforever.com/news-and-event

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Rice Krispie date pecan balls!

December 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

"You are now free"
a typewriter poem
by Emma Hospelhorn
from Chicago Artisan Market!
poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com/post/8021936...

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"You Are Now Free" by Emma Hospelhorn -- Chicago Artisan Market, 11.16.25

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December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Oh hi

December 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

For the final baking project of the day: a cranberry spice Bundt cake!

December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Orange ricotta cookies dipped in dark chocolate o’clock!

December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Kathleen Rooney

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"On Loving"
a typewriter poem
by Shane Zimmer
from Chicago Artisan Market:
poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com/post/8021012...

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"On Loving" by Shane Zimmer -- Chicago Artisan Market, 11.16.25

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December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Pistachio cherry meltaway cookies o’clock!

December 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

The first batch of holiday cookies, eggnog snickerdoodles, are in progress.

December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM

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Ruby Rosenthal

@rubyprosenthal.bsky.social

Was super lovely to chat with @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social and @bethrooney.bsky.social about their absolutely warm and wonderful children's book LEAF TOWN FOREVER (@uminnpress.bsky.social).
lit.newcity.com/2025/12/04/h...

How Kathleen and Beth Rooney Conceived Their New Picture Book, “Leaf Town Forever”

Written in thirty-two haikus, the book is about a band of kids who dream about creating a town that could last forever.

lit.newcity.com

December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

"Faith"
a typewriter poem
by Heather McClelland
from Koval Distillery:
poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com/post/8020105...

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"Faith" by Heather McClelland -- Koval Distillery, 6.7.25

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December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Kathleen Rooney

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"Gothic Cat"
a typewriter poem
by Eric Plattner
from Music of the Baroque:
poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com/post/8019218...

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"Gothic Cat" by Eric Plattner -- Music of the Baroque, 10.25.25

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December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Somebody left a tiny snowman outside our apartment building.

Was it you?

December 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

Poeming While People Wait at the International Museum of Surgical Science!

December 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM

Kathleen Rooney

@kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

You may have heard that it's #GivingTuesday, which means it's a perfect time to contribute to our Annua Subscription and Support Drive for @rosemetalpress.bsky.social. Contribute to continued excellence in hybrid genre literature here, & thanks!

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