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ZiemkeMichele.bsky.social
@ziemkemichele.bsky.social
Writer and Illustrator of children’s books!
Illustrator of HILTON’S ISLAND!
Host of #MightyKidLit

Represented by Joyce Sweeney at The Seymour Agency
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"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen."
― John Steinbeck
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Tomorrow’s post includes simple, calming, hope-filled activities for #Advent that fit into the slow pockets of December’s hustle and bustle.

@robincurrie.bsky.social new book, JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS is the featured title!

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November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out!

🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor
🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor
🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent

#kidlit #writers #growth
Mighty KidLit
This site is for authors and illustrators who are passionate about KidLit, and want to improve their creativity! Our goal is to be trendsetters, not followers —a group so revered, editors and agents w...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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You can make art.

The biggest step isn't getting good at art, it's being willing to make art that doesn't match the idea of "good art" in your head.

Making a lot of imperfect art is an essential step toward making perfect art; a counterproductive goal you shouldn't have anyway.

Just make art.
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Our FREE December calendar is filled with wintery, play-filled explorations fit for the spirit of the season. Subscribe to have it delivered straight to your inbox this Sunday, Nov. 23rd!

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#kidlitgrove #playbasedliteracy #sensoryplay #bookbasedlearning #storiesarespringboards
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Good morning ☀️ I hope you have an amazing day 🫶🏻
November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Hope to see many of tomorrow at our session on 10 Ways to Nurture and Nourish Nonfiction Readers!
11:45-12:15 in Room 203. 🎉 @mstewartscience.bsky.social

#ncte25
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Some Christmas Hand Lettering JOY for this week's #colour_collective #CC_Peacock #HandLettering #CCPeacock
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mighty KidLit’s awesome Holiday 100 Mighty Words Contest has the most amazing Prizes!!!!
Don’t suffer from FOMO- come to Mighty KidLit and enter now! Mighty KidLit Community is free!

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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Mighty Kidlit is hosting its first writing contest!
November 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’m excited to share about the mentorship program on #MightyKidLit! It’s called Mighty KidLit Champions and features these amazing Mentors!
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Chloe woke me up for this gorgeous auroa borealis last night! #ManitoulinIsland
October 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#KidLitArtPostcardDay
I’m Michele Ziemke and enjoy bringing stories to life through illustrations!
February 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#MightyKidlit

We are getting ready for the #FebruaryChallenge2025

There are five pitch (and first 60-70 words) opportunities for February! 🤸

Complete the challenge to enter!
January 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’m seeing lots of ⭐️’s next to names on Mighty KidLit!!!We have streakers who checked in three days in a row!!! Congratulations!!!🎉

After five days in a row of checking into Mighty KidLit we will start to see 🔥’s!
Loving this new feature!🥰

#KidLitStreaks
#MightyKidLit
January 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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SCBWI is thrilled to unveil its new logo—a vibrant symbol of creativity, connection, and inspiration.

Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com

Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
January 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Looking for activities to promote your kids books? — How about a paper mobile craft?

Check out the template I made (on Canva) so you can easily add your own art for these cut-out activities.

Neat for book launches or school visits!

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#kidlit #kidlitart
January 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I just added IT STARTED WITH A P by Brittany Pomales (with awesome illustrations by Andrew Joyner) to my "Want to Read" shelf on Goodreads! Who else is excited for this one?
January 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Just realized that I never shared about my new 2025 picture book release here on BlueSky! Receiving so much love and excitement from teachers and librarians for this one. I've seen glimpses of the artwork and it is AMAZING! Can't wait to share more.

#KidLit #2025Release #PictureBook #Homesteading
November 18, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Keep a watch out for Mighty KidLit’s posting of the amazing February agents and editors who want to see your pitches and first 60-70 words!
January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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#Kidlit friends - time to spread the word! With the fires and devastation in LA, many amazing kid lit peoples have come together to help hold an auction to help!

Check out @kidlitforla.bsky.social for big names involved, critiques, books, and more!

Help out by sharing!

#kidlitart #kidlitartists
January 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I’m finally back on Blue Sky! Looking forward to meeting more KidLit writers and illustrators!
January 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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If you're looking for a fun and heartfelt Valentine's gift, consider Wishes of the World. It makes a great gift for the wisher in all of us.

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January 31, 2024 at 2:13 AM
February 2, 2024 at 3:56 AM