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Matt Forrest Esenwine
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social
#Neurodivergent kidlit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com https://www.instagram.com/mattforrestvw/
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So honored to see such positive reviews for #UniverseOfRainbows! Many thanks to all the contributors, illustrator #JameyChristoph, and the entire crew at
@ebyrbooks.bsky.social.
#Poetry #STEMPoetry #STEAMPoetry #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #Kidlit

Pre-order: www.eerdmans.com/978080285571...
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We're thankful for families and friends, libraries and rainbows, nature walks, books, and freedom. We're also thankful for YOU - our followers - and the entire #kidlit community. What are you thankful for?
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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PRESS RELEASE: The National Council of Teachers of English revealed the winners of the 2026 NCTE Children’s Book Awards, recognizing outstanding literary works for children that set a standard for excellence in the field. https://ncte.org/blog/2025/11/2026-childrens-book-awards/

#BookAwards #NCTE25
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Had a fantastic time at #NCTE2025 with
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!

#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Poetry Friday: Gearing up for #NCTE2025 with…Robert Frost?

By the time you read this, I'll likely be flying overhead - on my way to Denver, CO for this weekend's National Council of Teachers of English annual convention! I'm going to be super-busy, too, if this graphic is any indication. I'll be…
Poetry Friday: Gearing up for #NCTE2025 with…Robert Frost?
By the time you read this, I'll likely be flying overhead - on my way to Denver, CO for this weekend's National Council of Teachers of English annual convention! I'm going to be super-busy, too, if this graphic is any indication. I'll be participating in a panel presentation with poets Georgia Heard and Allan Wolf, and Poetry Friday friend Carol Varsalona on Sat., Nov.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Attending #NCTE2025? I hope you’ll say hi!

Fri., 11/21:
- Poetry Peeps informal meet up, 7-9 pm

Sat., 11/22:
- Book signing, booth #931, 11:30am
- Free Verse #poetry panel presentation. Room 705, 1:15-2:30pm
- Book signing, booth #1016, 3:30pm

Can’t wait to see you!
w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Attending #NCTE2025? I hope you’ll say hi!

Fri., 11/21:
- Poetry Peeps informal meet up, 7-9 pm

Sat., 11/22:
- Book signing, booth #931, 11:30am
- Free Verse #poetry panel presentation. Room 705, 1:15-2:30pm
- Book signing, booth #1016, 3:30pm

Can’t wait to see you!
w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: Biker-dude Swifties and hot-shot derby drivers: What I learned at the State Fair, Part XII" kennn.com/5DAlA8 #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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November 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Poetry Friday: Biker-dude Swifties and hot-shot derby drivers: What I learned at the State Fair, Part XII

I just realized that we are a mere two weeks away from Thanksgiving here in the U.S., and only six weeks from Christmas! Good grief, where does the time go?? I had meant to share my annual…
Poetry Friday: Biker-dude Swifties and hot-shot derby drivers: What I learned at the State Fair, Part XII
I just realized that we are a mere two weeks away from Thanksgiving here in the U.S., and only six weeks from Christmas! Good grief, where does the time go?? I had meant to share my annual recap of the state fair by now, but with all the book festivals and events taking place this fall, it somehow got completely past me.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This Sun., Nov. 16, is the 2nd annual Newton Childrens Book Festival in Newtonville, MA!

This is your opportunity to meet more than 60 children’s book authors & illustrators and have them personally-sign your books, just in time for holiday gift giving.

#childrensbooks w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
ICYMI from #PoetryFriday:
A lot of poems are written with no intention of ever being shared. Today for #PoetryFriday, I’m sharing one of those poems.

Wait, what?

(Click for today’s blog post: wp.me/p2DEY3-4dE!)
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: “Late Autumn Fire,” sharing a poem I wouldn’t normally share" kennn.com/B3u0KJ #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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November 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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A lot of poems are written with no intention of ever being shared. Today for #PoetryFriday, I’m sharing one of those poems.

Wait, what?

(Click for today’s blog post: wp.me/p2DEY3-4dE!)
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A lot of poems are written with no intention of ever being shared. Today for #PoetryFriday, I’m sharing one of those poems.

Wait, what?

(Click for today’s blog post: wp.me/p2DEY3-4dE!)
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Poetry Friday: “Late Autumn Fire,” sharing a poem I wouldn’t normally share

You probably realize this already, but I'll say it anyway: not everything an author or poet writes is meant for (or worthy of) mass consumption. There have been plenty of stories, poems, essays, and random lines written…
Poetry Friday: “Late Autumn Fire,” sharing a poem I wouldn’t normally share
You probably realize this already, but I'll say it anyway: not everything an author or poet writes is meant for (or worthy of) mass consumption. There have been plenty of stories, poems, essays, and random lines written over the years by numerous folks, both famous and unknown, that likely will never see the light of day. Some of this is by accident - where the project just doesn't turn out the way the creator had hoped and is scrapped - but some things are written with no intention of ever being shared.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I am so honored to have been invited to join 60 authors & illustrators at the 2nd annual Newton (MA) Children’s Book Festival on Sun. 11/16! This free event is a great opportunity to get books for all the young people on your list. newtonchildrensbookfest.com

@pbjamboree.bsky.social #childrensbooks
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Halfway through the first semester, and I'm already busy w/school visits! From #poetry workshops to dinosaurs to the importance of being kind - my presentations are as varied as my books themselves.
If you’d like to learn more, I hope you’ll reach out!

www.MattForrest.com
@pbjamboree.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
ICYMI from #PoetryFriday: A new school year, more student poetry! wp.me/p2DEY3-4cY

#education #poetry #literacy
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: First school visit...yields more student poetry!" kennn.com/Gmfnuj #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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October 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Becoming a social media collaborator with a national shirt company was definitely not on my 2025 Bingo card, yet here I am! They asked if I'd share some of my favorites - so I hope you'll check out the reel. (and hang on til the end! ;)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQFkuOP...

#menswear #Hardaddy
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Poetry Friday: First school visit of the year yields more student poetry!

I love surprising students. When schools invite me to visit, I often share the behind-the-scenes journeys of my books or unusual aspects like illustrations or STEM elements. These receive great reactions, when kids discover…
Poetry Friday: First school visit of the year yields more student poetry!
I love surprising students. When schools invite me to visit, I often share the behind-the-scenes journeys of my books or unusual aspects like illustrations or STEM elements. These receive great reactions, when kids discover so many things about the creative process - and the world - they didn't know. But when a school requests a poetry workshop, kids are even more surprised - at how fun poetry can be!
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October 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Becoming a social media collaborator with a national shirt company was definitely not on my 2025 Bingo card, yet here I am! They asked if I'd share some of my favorites - so I hope you'll check out the reel. (and hang on til the end! ;)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQFkuOP...

#menswear #Hardaddy
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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“I’d love some barilotto
on a pile of bucatini,
or maybe Danish Blue
with a side of ditalini…”

Friday was #NationalPastaDay, and I’m celebrating in the cheesiest way possible! So why not head over to my blog and read the entire poem? wp.me/p2DEY3-4cH

#PoetryFriday #poetry
Poetry Friday: National Pasta Day needs something cheesy
There are few things more comforting than a nice, warm serving of pasta – whether it’s a plate of angel hair carbonara, a thick slab of lasagna filled with roicotta and bolognese, or el…
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October 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“I’d love some barilotto
on a pile of bucatini,
or maybe Danish Blue
with a side of ditalini…”

Friday was #NationalPastaDay, and I’m celebrating in the cheesiest way possible! So why not head over to my blog and read the entire poem? wp.me/p2DEY3-4cH

#PoetryFriday #poetry
Poetry Friday: National Pasta Day needs something cheesy
There are few things more comforting than a nice, warm serving of pasta – whether it’s a plate of angel hair carbonara, a thick slab of lasagna filled with roicotta and bolognese, or el…
wp.me
October 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: National Pasta Day needs something cheesy" kennn.com/GJhe6R #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM