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#PB writer and poet, TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS (Gnome Road Publishing, Spring '25), PBChat Mentee, #SCBWI, #12x12pb, #picturebooks, #poetry, #kidlit @pbbuds.bsky.social triciatorrible.com torriblepuns.com

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · 8d

I’m so excited to see Torrible Puns included in this list of amazing poetry books!

Cybils Awards @cybilsawards.bsky.social · 9d

And if that doesn't inspire you to try your own hand at poetry, then check out these five collections we're loving.

📖 Dinos That Drive
📖 If I Could Choose a Best Day
📖 Words with Wings and Magic Things
📖 Torrible Puns
📖 A Universe of Rainbows

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Aug 20

I recently found out that TORRIBLE PUNS is in a library in New Zealand! I might just have to visit so I can check it out :).

#kidspoetry #libraries #puns

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Jun 13

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. Hope it brought you some laughs!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you! It’s always fun to talk about writing.

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · May 4

I had a wonderful time visiting Frank Morgan Elementary and sharing TORRIBLE PUNS to around 350 third through fifth graders. Their laughter was pure music to my ears and their enthusiastic questions were awesome. Loved every minute.

Always stay punny!

#poemsforkids #puns #picturebook

Author Visit - TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 28

Bahahaha! That explains why I’m cold natured!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 23

Yay! Thanks, Brian!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 23

100 Libraries!!! WooHoo!!! TORRIBLE PUNS is spreading its wings!

#poetryforkids #childrenspoetry #picturebook #nationalpoetrymonth #kidlit #librarians #puns

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 11

Poetry + Humor = powerful tool for well-being! I love getting to share my love of poetry and puns.

Thank you, Ward Elementary, for inviting me to visit today. Always stay punny!

#nationalpoetrymonth #kidspoetry #funnpoetry #funnypoems #puns #picturebook #humor

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you, Clemmons Library, for featuring TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS in THREE separate Storytime Hours this week!

Always stay punny!

#library #storytime #kidspoetry #picturebook #nationalpoetrymonth #puns #poetry

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 10

Yay! Thanks!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 10

Hooray for poetry!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy National Poetry Month!!!

April is starting off full of fun and author visits!

triciatorrible.com/author-visits/
(virtual visits also available)

TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS

#nationalpoetrymonth #poetryforchildren #kidspoetry #puns #poetry #funny #jokes #authorvisit

Author Visit: Tricia Torrible holding new book, Torrible Puns: A Collection of Punny Poems

Author Visit: Tricia Torrible standing in front of auditorium of kids

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · Apr 2

Three books under her belt without an agent. Author @katieleereinert.bsky.social shows us there's more than one road to success! Check out my blog post & giveaway:
tinyurl.com/4jfsk3fb
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #SEL

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 2

TORRIBLE PUNS is currently ranked #9 (out of top 100) for "Amazon Hot New Releases" in Puns and Wordplay!

#puns #wordplay #childrenspoetry #poetryforkids #picturebook #funny #kidlit @pbbuds.bsky.social

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Ame Dyckman @amedyckman.bsky.social · Apr 1

NOT an #AprilFoolsDay joke! 😂!

3 random winners really WILL #win a copy of:

🦇🐈🐀 BAT, CAT & RAT #3:
⛱️THE BEACH DAY⛱️
📝 by me
🎨 by #MarkTeague
Beach Lane 📚, @simonkids.bsky.social

WEEKS before our 4/29/25 🎂!

⭐️JUST RP to ENTER to WIN!⭐️

Ends 4/6/25, 9 PM EST!
#kidlit #giveaway

BAT, CAT & RAT #3: THE BEACH DAY, the follow-up to the Geisel Award-winning BAT, CAT & RAT #2: VACATION, by Ame Dyckman, Mark Teague, and the nice folks at Beach Lane Books, Simon & Schuster! In each picture book/early reader of 3-and-a-half stories, unlikely roommates-and-friends Bat, Cat, and Rat have funny little adventures in their cozy home, their cozy town, and beyond! THE BEACH DAY cover shows the trio carrying a beach umbrella and bags—TOO MANY bags, maybe?—for a fun day in the sand and surf. (But poor sweet Bat doesn’t know that trying to share your snack with hungry beach gulls is NOT a good idea! OOPS!) Available NOW for preorder wherever you love to get books, and publishes 4/29/25!

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Apr 1

Happy Reading is Funny Day!!!

TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS

#poetryforkids #childrenspoetry #puns #jokes #nationalpoetrymonth #nationalpoetrymonth2025 #picturebook #funny #librarians #teachers #funnypicturebooks @pbbuds.bsky.social

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 27

Haha! Love it!

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 25

Learn more about my journey with back matter for TORRIBLE PUNS and enter the giveaway!

judycampbellsmith.com/2025/03/24/i...

@pbbuds.bsky.social @judycampbellsmith.bsky.social
#backmatter #picturebook #giveaway #TorriblePuns

Interview & Giveaway with Tricia Torrible: Back Matter Break Down

Welcome to the Back Matter Break Down! I am excited to share the first poetry book that I am featuring on this blog! Today’s interview has some great behind-the-scenes details about creating …

judycampbellsmith.com

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 25

Happy Book Birthday! KAI PO CHE: MINI'S PERFECT KITE

PBbuds @pbbuds.bsky.social · Mar 25

Congratulations to @thesusankam.bsky.social and @devikaoza.bsky.social for the release of KAI PO CHE: MINI'S PERFECT KITE!

#PBbuds #librarians #picturebook #kidlit #bookbirthday #teacher

Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 25

1 week since release, TORRIBLE PUNS is on the MOVE!

(library data from worldcat.org)

#librarians #poetry #picturebook #kidlit #puns #humor #jokes #library @pbbuds.bsky.social

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 21

Happy World Poetry Day!

#TorriblePuns, #poetry, #puns, #WorldPoetryDay, #kidlit, #librarian, #writingcommunity, #picturebook, #humor, #jokes, #childrenspoetry, @pbbuds.bsky.social

Happy World Poetry Day! Torrible Puns: A Collection of Punny Poems

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 19

Happy National Let’s Laugh Day!!! Check out these funny reads!

#kidlit, #humor, #pbbuds

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 19

TORRIBLE PUNS: A COLLECTION OF PUNNY POEMS, released 3/18/2025. Written by Tricia Torrible (@ttorrible.bsky.social), illustrated by Robert Dunn, and published by Gnome Road Publishing.

triciatorrible.com
torriblepuns.com

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Tricia Torrible @ttorrible.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you!