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Kelly Swemba

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Children's book author MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23) Repped by Essie White @ Storm Literary Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!!

Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · Jun 16

To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks

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Review by Kristi Mahoney The Book That Almost Rhymed (Dial Books, 2024), written by debut author Omar Abed and beautifully illustrated by Hatem Aly is one of my favorite reads in the past year. It...

www.24carrotwriting.com

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jun 15

Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · May 10

It's here!!!!!
I am in 🩵LOVE🩵 with ONE DROP written by the sweet and talented Kaitlin Sikes, creatively and artistically illustrated by Mel Cerri. Go get your copy or request it at your local library.

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Feb 25

My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Feb 25

I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Feb 20

I have felt the whole range of emotions today bc so much happened in all aspects and places in my life.

So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 31

Thank you so much, Corey!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 30

I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 29

Hi everyone ...I need help!
Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!!

I'm trying to help a friend!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 28

I just saw you're an IS! 🩷🩷🩷 You're amazing for all you do for your students! (I'm a SPED secretary)

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 27

Truth! 🤣

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 7

She sounds wonderful, Jess. Sending you hugs

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Jan 6

Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 19

Hi everyone! I have a friend helping a man write down his life story for his family. They'd like it bound and more formal.

What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 18

Anyone that's ever queried...

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 15

He smiles and looks up
Remembering his promise
To try one more day
#haikusaturday

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 13

Has anyone received calls from Olivia Mendez wanting to verify their copyright information?

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 6

Happy 1st birthday!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Your book and kind heart are a gift to us all!

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 6

I'm so excited to see your teacher side brought so directly into this story!!

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Dec 5

Now available for preorder!!! I just ordered mine 😍

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Nov 25

Me too!

Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Nov 23

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Nov 22

My team is amazing and presenting on Saturday.
@kazwindness.bsky.social
@andrewchacket.bsky.social
@monicaacker1.bsky.social
I wasn't able to be in attendance sadly and will miss the magic of NCTE. But thank you for sharing!

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Kelly Swemba @kellyswemba.bsky.social · Nov 22

In case it's one of those days 😉🖤🤍