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Mommy, #kidlit writer, poet with poems in The Dirigible Balloon, #12x12pb, engineer, STEM, SCBWI, amateur painter.

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Jun 16

I’m on top of the world, to wake up on Monday morning and see two of my poems published in The Dirigible Balloon (dirigibleballoon.org) I’m a published poet!! Woo hoo!

Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children

The DB is run for children, schools and poets. We promote poetry written for children and provide a platform for writers

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 13h

A joyful ode to the graceful dance of Autumn leaves juxtaposed with a cheerful ballet class of tiny tots of diff races, shapes, sizes, genders,
and abilities. They tumble and twirl like leaves, fall down and help each other in this lyrical, rhyming, nature-themed poem PB. #DVPit #PB #POC #SEL

autumn leaves are falling from a window with the words autumn like i love it

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 17h

Since time immemorial, little ones have wondered “Where does the sun go at night?” Join little Ro in the US as he finds the answer to this mystery with his grandma in India over a geography experiment during a video call and learn how families that live far apart stay connected. #DVPit #STEM #PB #Q

the sun is setting over the ocean with clouds in the sky .

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 1d

I seem to be really good at pitches haha. People like my pitch and they request my manuscript but they don’t seem to like the manuscript as much.🤦🏻‍♀️ #kidlitchat

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you @johackl.bsky.social 😊

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you @andrewssusanm.bsky.social 😊

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 4d

I’m attending as well! This is my first #pbsummit . It’s AWESOME!

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 4d

Gratitude from parents of a baby born during the pandemic.

Today he turned four.
We thought we were alone, then
The village showed up.

#HaikuSaturday

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 6d

Joining late, but it’s hard to pick just one. There so many that were great. Valerie Bolling’s “Luscious Layers” and Heidi Stemple’s revision tips helped me the most in my WIP PB manuscript.

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 7d

Whee! Just submitted my entry to #FallWritingFrenzy 2025. Thank you for this tremendous networking opportunity! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social, @professoraixa.bsky.social

Contestant badge for Fall Writing Frenzy 2025.

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 11d

Previously shared this Haiku and drawing on Aug.30th

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 11d

Hummingbird sips his
one last drink as summer leaves
us in one quick blink.

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 15d

Just keep writing just keep writing, writing writing ( in the tune of Dory from Finding Nemo). #kidlitchat

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 15d

But that’s the main question. Someone other than the writer and their family/friends need to chime in about whether the story is good or not. IMHO.

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 15d

Just keep writing just keep writing, writing writing ( in the tune of Dory from Finding Nemo). 😊#kidlitchat

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 15d

Join a critique group as soon as you have your first manuscript and don’t be in a hurry to query. #kidlitchat

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 19d

Many many heartfelt thanks to you for making this possible and giving all of us this incredible opportunity!👏👏

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations! 🎉🎊

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you for all your hard work. Really appreciate it!

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · 25d

Toddler soccer class.
Big moments for tiny tots
Happy tears for Moms.
#HaikuSaturday

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations!

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paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 4

Awesome post! Thanks @debbieohi.com. It’s also very encouraging. I have an MS in computer engineering and worked for > 20yrs in chip design. I loved to draw as a kid, growing up in India, but as a working adult in the US, I came across Bob Ross’s videos, adopted his style and stopped drawing.

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 3

That’s great news! Wish you all the best of luck!

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congratulations!🎉

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you 😊.

paljes.bsky.social @paljes.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m so late. Totally missed this time slot, running after my almost 4 yr old. I had two poems of mine published in The Dirigible Balloon in June and have written some more poems since then. Revised a PB manuscript and submitted to an editor who requested it after a pitch round table. #kidlitchat

a yellow background with two fingers crossed on it .

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