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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 1d

Submissions for Issue 12: Better Together are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work for consideration. Decisions will be emailed by October 22nd.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 2d

And if you missed our interview with Sadie Maskery about her poems featured in this issue, be sure to check that out on the blog!

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Interview: Sadie Maskery

Sadie Maskery lives in Scotland by the sea. Her latest poetry collection, The Usual Apologies, is published by Red Ogre Press. A short story collection, Overboard, will be published in Fall 2025 by A...

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 2d

Love this high-flying, joyful poem by @saccharinequeen.bsky.social inspired by Finn J.'s illustration, Fire Dragon.

If you missed Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure, there are still a few print copies left, or you can download a pdf for free.

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Illustration by Finn J. of a red dragon breathing out fire while birds fly over him. Accompanying the illustration is part of the poem "Whoosh" by Sadie Maskery.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 5d

Step inside a child's imagination in this charming story by young writer Ada Freer! "Ivy's Imagination" was inspired by Kathryn Powers' illustration Spring Jig, and can be found in Little Thoughts Press Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure, available in print & pdf.

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Illustration by Kathryn Powers of a bear, raccoon and hedgehog happily dancing among spring flowers. Accompanying the illustration is part of the story "Ivy's Imagination" by Ada Lucia Freer.

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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · 7d

Lit Kids is officially OPEN to submissions for Issue 8: Air through 10/31! 🌪️
We need 5-13 y/o kids to send us their best art, photos, and writing for consideration. Your talent catches our breath every time! Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #parents #emag

a penguin is flying in a hot air balloon wearing goggles

ALT: a penguin is flying in a hot air balloon wearing goggles

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 8d

Don't you love how you can immediately hear a kid's voice in @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social's poem "Catch"?

Inspired by @kimwnolan.bsky.social's illustration 51st Street

in Little Thoughts Press Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure, available in print & pdf.

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Illustration by Kim Wagner Nolan of keys attached to a parachute floating down from where a kid dropped them from a fire escape. Accompanying the illustration is part of the poem "Catch" by Julie Stevens.

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Kim Wagner Nolan @kimwnolan.bsky.social · 8d

“Cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith was such a fun poem to illustrate! You can find it in Stirring Words, Issue 11 of @littlethoughtspress.com Order a copy at: littlethoughtspress.com
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Children’s illustration of raining cats and dogs for the poem “cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith published in the Stirring Words issue of Little Thoughts Press.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 12d

Sarah Ellyn's story, "Where the Loved Clothes Go," is such a tender, loving tale about growing up. Inspired by @anniellewe.bsky.social's illustration, Laundry Tree.

In Little Thoughts Press Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure, available in print & pdf:

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Illustration, Laundry Tree, by Anna Llewellyn of a tree with bare branches draped with clothes. Accompanying the illustration is part of the story "Where the Loved Clothes Go" by Sarah Ellyn

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 16d

Can’t wait to read more submissions!!

Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 16d

Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th!

Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together!

#litmag #callforsubmission

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Submissions extended for Issue 12: Better Together to October 6th.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 14d

Find "Sylvia's Safekeeping" and lots more in Little Thoughts Press Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure, available in print & pdf.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 14d

Heart-rending & ultimately heart-warming, Kendra Cardin's story "Sylvia's Safekeeping" demonstrates the many ways art allows children to express and regulate their emotions. It's a lovely, creative interpretation of Annette Hashitate's illustration.

Illustration by Annette Hashitate of a child and a fairy looking at each other from across a white lily. Accompanying the illustration is part of the story "Sylvia's Safekeeping" by Kendra Cardin.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 16d

Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th!

Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together!

#litmag #callforsubmission

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 15d

What could be better than reflecting on how we’re “Better Together”? Join me in sending a submission to Little Thoughts Press to be considered for their next issue!

Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 16d

Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th!

Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together!

#litmag #callforsubmission

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 16d

Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th!

Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together!

#litmag #callforsubmission

www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 19d

And be sure to check out our interview with Lisa about this poem, her favorite kidlit books & more!

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Illustration by Imogen Hartland of a child in a yellow slicker standing on a rock next to a lighthouse. Accompanying the illustration is a quote from writer Lisa Roullard: "Write about what you're interested in, even if you don't know much about it yet. You can learn as you go."

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 19d

Lisa Roullard's poem "On the Rocks by the Lighthouse," inspired by Imogen Hartland's illustration, I Heard a Song, invites the reader to look beyond the frame of the image. It's brilliant & not to be missed.

Find it in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure:

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Illustration by Imogen Hartland of a child in a yellow slicker standing on a rock next to a lighthouse. Accompanying the illustration is part of the poem "On the Rocks by the Lighthouse" by Lisa Roullard.

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Jennifer Thomas @jthomasabc.bsky.social · 20d

I still can’t believe I got to guest edit an issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. I’m hugely grateful to the editor, @clairemtaylor.com, for giving me this chance, and to all the writers and artists who embraced our theme.

Come and be stirred by beautiful words!
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Cover of the Stirring Words issue of Little Thoughts Press magazine, showing two children stirring a pot of glowing words.

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Nimblewitlit Mag-Issue 1: Taking a Stand NOW LIVE @nimblewitlit.bsky.social · 20d

WE HAVE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!

Issue 1: Taking a Stand is now available to purchase IN PRINT!

Get your copy and share this post to help us spread the power of children standing up for what they believe in!

This issue is dedicated to the young heroes of our world!

#TakingAStand #KidLit #EduSky

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Amazon.com: Nimblewitlit: Taking a Stand (Nimblewitlit Issues): 9798264599743: Magazine, Nimblewitlit, Rotert, Melissa Ruth, Perry, Emma, Houlihan, Kristin: Books

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Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social · 21d

Honored to have a poem included in Stirring Words!

What a fun issue- "capturing the magic of language in all its quirky, stupendous, and surprising forms"!

#kidlit #writingcommunity #poetry #poetryforkids

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Shaunessy Sinnett @shsinnett.bsky.social · 20d

Little Thoughts Press just launched their September issue: Stirring Words! Peep my poem, Hurkle-durkle, and my doodle below 👀

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Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social · 21d

Launching today - the beautiful Stirring Words edition of Little Thoughts Press, guest edited by @jthomasabc.bsky.social Come along and have a look - and maybe even try an instrument on page 6! 🎺It’s #pandemonium !
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Carmela A. Martino @carmelamartino.bsky.social · 21d

I'm honored to have a poem in this issue!

Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 21d

Issue 11: Stirring Words is here!

Guest edited by @jthomasabc.bsky.social, Stirring Words is a celebration of words that will inspire, delight, and entrance young readers.

Available now in print and pdf.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 21d

With additional illustrations by @kimwnolan.bsky.social & Imogen Hartland.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 21d

@kellyclasenwriter.bsky.social, Kimberly Beckham, @lisasbilla.bsky.social, Mike Flowers, @mimssully.bsky.social, Mona Voelkel, Paula Thompson, @rburrows.bsky.social, Sally Mills, @shsinnett.bsky.social, Shawna Cain, @stephaniebuosi.com, Susan Jakubowski, @valpoet.bsky.social & Webb Smith.

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 21d

Stirring Words features writing & art buy @quirkybirds.bsky.social @barbarableiman.bsky.social, Ben T., Brigid McWherter, Carmela A. Martino, Claire Schlinkert, Emery Lawyer (@brilawyer.bsky.social), Erin Zampaglione, @evelynday.bsky.social, Graham Seal, Isabelle Paruzel-Gibson...

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