Ragged Rascal Rhymes
@rhymster.bsky.social
Publishing stuff for kidz, parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone who likes a rhyme and a smile.
https://raggedrascal.blogspot.com/
#kidlit #HaikuSaturday #quietposters
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#kidlit #HaikuSaturday #quietposters
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A quiet beauty for your Monday: @carmelamartino.bsky.social's poem "Thirsty Amaryllis" is a reminder to pause and appreciate the small blessings that surround us.
In Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words, available now in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
In Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words, available now in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A quiet beauty for your Monday: @carmelamartino.bsky.social's poem "Thirsty Amaryllis" is a reminder to pause and appreciate the small blessings that surround us.
In Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words, available now in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
In Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words, available now in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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I created the cover and lead feature illustration for the latest issue of 'The Author', the Journal of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social , A lovely early Christmas present!
#societyofauthors #kidlitUK #kidlitART
#societyofauthors #kidlitUK #kidlitART
December 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I created the cover and lead feature illustration for the latest issue of 'The Author', the Journal of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social , A lovely early Christmas present!
#societyofauthors #kidlitUK #kidlitART
#societyofauthors #kidlitUK #kidlitART
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Here are the 8 gorgeous versions of my 12/20/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
December 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Here are the 8 gorgeous versions of my 12/20/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
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Very grateful to end 2025 with three poems for kids flying in The Dirigible Balloon! 🎈
A big thank you to @northernjim.bsky.social for lifting up myself and so many writers and for sharing the gift of poetry with kids around the world! ✨
#poetry #poetrycommunity #kidlit
A big thank you to @northernjim.bsky.social for lifting up myself and so many writers and for sharing the gift of poetry with kids around the world! ✨
#poetry #poetrycommunity #kidlit
December 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Very grateful to end 2025 with three poems for kids flying in The Dirigible Balloon! 🎈
A big thank you to @northernjim.bsky.social for lifting up myself and so many writers and for sharing the gift of poetry with kids around the world! ✨
#poetry #poetrycommunity #kidlit
A big thank you to @northernjim.bsky.social for lifting up myself and so many writers and for sharing the gift of poetry with kids around the world! ✨
#poetry #poetrycommunity #kidlit
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A celebration of our 2025 catalog, contributors, team and more in our latest (and last of the year) newsletter!
Thank you so much to everyone who read, supported, contributed to, and spread the word about Little Thoughts Press in 2025!
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Thank you so much to everyone who read, supported, contributed to, and spread the word about Little Thoughts Press in 2025!
littlethoughtspress.beehiiv.com/p/thank-you-...
Thank You for a Fabulous 2025!
A celebration of this year's Little Thoughts Press catalog, contributors, and more!
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December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A celebration of our 2025 catalog, contributors, team and more in our latest (and last of the year) newsletter!
Thank you so much to everyone who read, supported, contributed to, and spread the word about Little Thoughts Press in 2025!
littlethoughtspress.beehiiv.com/p/thank-you-...
Thank you so much to everyone who read, supported, contributed to, and spread the word about Little Thoughts Press in 2025!
littlethoughtspress.beehiiv.com/p/thank-you-...
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Brilliant book reviewers and behind-the-scenes readers 🎉📖
@steveblackman.bsky.social Jayne Leadbetter, Laura Jones, Lauren Marples, Cat Ould
🌟 And a very special thank you goes out to @stephaniebuosi.com who created the gorgeous front cover for this new issue 🌟
@steveblackman.bsky.social Jayne Leadbetter, Laura Jones, Lauren Marples, Cat Ould
🌟 And a very special thank you goes out to @stephaniebuosi.com who created the gorgeous front cover for this new issue 🌟
December 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Brilliant book reviewers and behind-the-scenes readers 🎉📖
@steveblackman.bsky.social Jayne Leadbetter, Laura Jones, Lauren Marples, Cat Ould
🌟 And a very special thank you goes out to @stephaniebuosi.com who created the gorgeous front cover for this new issue 🌟
@steveblackman.bsky.social Jayne Leadbetter, Laura Jones, Lauren Marples, Cat Ould
🌟 And a very special thank you goes out to @stephaniebuosi.com who created the gorgeous front cover for this new issue 🌟
Thanks to the Dirigible Balloon and #northernjim for another flight of poetic fancy.
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Ants-2
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Frost-B...
#quietposters #kidlit #Haikusaturday
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Ants-2
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Frost-B...
#quietposters #kidlit #Haikusaturday
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
dirigibleballoon.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thanks to the Dirigible Balloon and #northernjim for another flight of poetic fancy.
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Ants-2
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Frost-B...
#quietposters #kidlit #Haikusaturday
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Ants-2
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Frost-B...
#quietposters #kidlit #Haikusaturday
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Kelly has a PhD in English from the University of North Texas and teaches writing and literature courses at a Kansas community college. Her debut picture book, Scrappers (The Little Press), will appear on shelves in 2027.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Kelly has a PhD in English from the University of North Texas and teaches writing and literature courses at a Kansas community college. Her debut picture book, Scrappers (The Little Press), will appear on shelves in 2027.
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So excited to see my illustration selected as the cover for @paperboundmag.bsky.social new issue! I love how they seamlessly added the graphic elements for the cover text!
✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
So excited to see my illustration selected as the cover for @paperboundmag.bsky.social new issue! I love how they seamlessly added the graphic elements for the cover text!
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And while we’re reading @mikeflowers.bsky.social , be sure to check out his recent piece in @littlethoughtspress.com !
We could spend all day quibbling (or kwibbling) about how certain words SHOULD be spelled, but there's no denying that Mike Flowers' poem, Quibble, is positively delightful!
Check it out in Issue 11: Stirring Words, available in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Check it out in Issue 11: Stirring Words, available in print & pdf.
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And while we’re reading @mikeflowers.bsky.social , be sure to check out his recent piece in @littlethoughtspress.com !
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Delighted to have three poems included in the latest flight of The Dirigible Balloon. Thanks @northernjim.bsky.social for EVERYTHING you do supporting poetry for children
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Delighted to have three poems included in the latest flight of The Dirigible Balloon. Thanks @northernjim.bsky.social for EVERYTHING you do supporting poetry for children
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I’m excited to have a new poem for kids on scaryness.com! The theme this month is spooky Christmas poems. Lots of ghoulish, festive fun! 👻☃️
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I’m excited to have a new poem for kids on scaryness.com! The theme this month is spooky Christmas poems. Lots of ghoulish, festive fun! 👻☃️
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
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Proud to have my poem, "Birds of a Feather" included in Issue 12 of Little Thoughts Press. The theme is Better Together and is full of inspiring stories and poems about the power of community. Stop by LTP to read the entire issue. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues @littlethoughtspress.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Proud to have my poem, "Birds of a Feather" included in Issue 12 of Little Thoughts Press. The theme is Better Together and is full of inspiring stories and poems about the power of community. Stop by LTP to read the entire issue. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues @littlethoughtspress.com
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Here are the 7 fabulous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku.
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Here are the 7 fabulous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku.
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Today's the day! Join us in celebrating community & collective action with Issue 12: Better Together!
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
ISSUES | Little Thoughts
A collection of past Little Thoughts Press issues.
www.littlethoughtspress.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today's the day! Join us in celebrating community & collective action with Issue 12: Better Together!
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
December 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
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Great to be back on the scaryness express with some mild Yuletide peril. Lots more seasonal and other delights on the website. Thanks to Ian and the other editors.
December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Great to be back on the scaryness express with some mild Yuletide peril. Lots more seasonal and other delights on the website. Thanks to Ian and the other editors.
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Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!
#writingcommunity #writingforchildren #writingprompt #poetryforkids #poetrycommunity #wordprompt
#writingcommunity #writingforchildren #writingprompt #poetryforkids #poetrycommunity #wordprompt
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Righto!
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Righto!
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
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For information: before we upload poems on the DB, we endeavour to contact poets with the news. Gmail accounts cause us problems (they come bouncing straight back so I use a different email account to get through). Do check your spam/junk folder if you're expecting a reply. JH
a can of spam with a picture of a sandwich on it
ALT: a can of spam with a picture of a sandwich on it
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December 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For information: before we upload poems on the DB, we endeavour to contact poets with the news. Gmail accounts cause us problems (they come bouncing straight back so I use a different email account to get through). Do check your spam/junk folder if you're expecting a reply. JH
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Want to stay in touch for the 2026 int'l search for The Best Haiku annual #anthology? Sign up to receive our free, once-in-a-while Haiku Crush email. Click... haikucrush.com/contact-us/
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
December 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Want to stay in touch for the 2026 int'l search for The Best Haiku annual #anthology? Sign up to receive our free, once-in-a-while Haiku Crush email. Click... haikucrush.com/contact-us/
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
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Christmas poems up on my website between 1-25 December - some ideas for creating your own 🎄🎈🎄🧑🎄🎅🏼🐾😍
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
Home - Val Harris Poet
A Classroom of Stars A Classroom of Stars is Val’s debut collection of poems for children aged 7 -11. It’s a truly charming and whimsical book, packed full of fun and ironic poems that, despite being ...
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Christmas poems up on my website between 1-25 December - some ideas for creating your own 🎄🎈🎄🧑🎄🎅🏼🐾😍
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
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Don't worry if you've not received a reply during this latest subs window. We've had a massive response and it's taking a bit of time to work through the emails. If you still haven't heard by December 21st, give the DB a nudge.
JH x
JH x
There's been a super response to our Dec. flight call-out. Thank you to all our poets (poets appearing on the Balloon automatically become members of the DB Club). Subs window closing at midnight GMT. JH & the crew (Arthur the Dog) will be tied to the laptops for a while now. 🎈
a man is typing on a computer keyboard while making a face .
ALT: a man is typing on a computer keyboard while making a face .
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Don't worry if you've not received a reply during this latest subs window. We've had a massive response and it's taking a bit of time to work through the emails. If you still haven't heard by December 21st, give the DB a nudge.
JH x
JH x
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Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
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We like your likes! We also welcome your direct messages, reposts and any replies you may have. We're committed to improving our annual search for The Best #Haiku anthology in '26. We really do appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#Haiku is alive!
We're back and have a new plan @HaikuCrush for 2026. It's this... Profits from our #anthology sales at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku will go into increasing honorariums awarded by the judges. Let us know what you think. Thanks.
#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #senryu
We're back and have a new plan @HaikuCrush for 2026. It's this... Profits from our #anthology sales at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku will go into increasing honorariums awarded by the judges. Let us know what you think. Thanks.
#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #senryu
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We like your likes! We also welcome your direct messages, reposts and any replies you may have. We're committed to improving our annual search for The Best #Haiku anthology in '26. We really do appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets