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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you @littlethoughtspress.com for publishing my poems in your ##StirringWords edition of your fab magazine amongst so many wonderful poems and short stories 😍

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jul 31

@thetoypress.bsky.social

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jul 31

Very excited to have a poem in this lovely new edition! Thank you @littlethoughtspress.com

Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · Jul 30

Theme & submission info for Issue 12 is coming later next week, but if you want to get an early peek, subscribe to our (free!) newsletter. A new one is going out tomorrow and will include a little something about our upcoming theme!

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Little Thoughts Press

Kid-Lit Publication News & Reading Recommendations from Little Thoughts Press

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Neal Zetter @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'm thrilled to have 3 poems in this fab online book. All proceeds from sales fund Compassiviste Foundation's work to create a more equitable + sustainable future for all

#poem #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky
‪@fhpowellwriter.bsky.social‬

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Mary Earnshaw @maryearnshaw.bsky.social · Jul 13

People: vaccines save lives. Lies take lives.

Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · Jul 12

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: A child has died after contracting measles in Liverpool, where public health officials fear a growing outbreak of the disease.

Full story: www.thetimes.com/article/bb28...

Measles outbreak kills child in Liverpool as vaccination rate plunges

The death in Liverpool, where one in four young children are not protected, is fuelling warnings that the virus could spread like ‘wildfire’

www.thetimes.com

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Brian Moses @brianmosespoet.bsky.social · Jul 14

Daily poetry prompt: Write a poem that doesn't rhyme but uses a repetitive pattern to build up a rhythm.
Try it with different subjects - this dog, this pen, this tree, this bike, this guitar, this key.....
Examples here: brian-moses.blogspot.com/2019/11/this...

Welcome to the Ssssssnake Hotel

This Car This car has been driven into walls and into sunsets. It has slipped down mountain tracks, almost ending up on its bac...

brian-moses.blogspot.com

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Brian Moses @brianmosespoet.bsky.social · Jul 9

Daily poetry prompt: Do you have an imaginary friend?

She was always there,
watching me as I slept.
Memories of her baggy jumper,
the hug she once gave me.
As real as a person but as distant
as a star.

More here: brian-moses.blogspot.com/2012/07/imag...

IMAGINARY FRIENDS

The Girl in the Red Jumper She was always there, watching me as I slept. Memories of her baggy jumper, the hug she once gav...

brian-moses.blogspot.com

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you so much for including mine Brian 😍

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations Peter! 😍

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jul 3

@littlethoughtspress.com thank you so much for accepting my poem for your Stirring Words issue. Delighted to be among such lovely poets!

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jun 27

A wonderful week of #poetry
An acceptance from The Toy Press- a Workshop with Nia Broomhall Poet in Residence at Painshill Park, and recorded poem for the poetry trail. An Open Mic at West End Centre, hosted by Nia, and today I delivered another workshop to some wonderful care home residents.

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Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · Jun 2

Christmas #kidlituk poetry from the fabulous @attielime.bsky.social?? Yes, please! ☃️

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jun 1

ICYMI: We're publishing a brand new festive poetry collection by the wonderful @AttieLime 🎄📚

'A Welly Full of Christmas' is coming just in time for Christmas. Find out more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/05/23/t...

Tiny Tree Acquires Festive Poetry Collection from Attie Lime -

Tiny Tree Books has acquired a festive poetry collection from children's poet Attie Lime.

tinytreebooks.com

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Attie Lime @attielime.bsky.social · Jun 12

Yesterday I confirmed another 2026 school visit & 3/5 days in #NationalPoetryDay week 2025 are already booked. Plenty of in-between dates available but don't dilly-dally! Fun, imaginative visits, bringing the joy of poetry to Nursery - Year 6 🤩 #readingforpleasure #poetry #kidlituk #eduskyuk

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The Children's Poetry Summit @cpsummit.bsky.social · Jun 12

Attie Lime: Finding Your Voice childrenspoetrysummit.com/2025/06/12/a...

Attie Lime: Finding Your Voice

We’re told to read lots to write better. Children’s poetry books are my go-to when I’m stuck in a writing rut. But we’re also expected to write with originality and freshness, and…

childrenspoetrysummit.com

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Attie Lime @attielime.bsky.social · Jun 17

Way too much of this going on in my house at the mo! 'The Chat' from Blue Jelly and Strawberries, published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social. Buying a wobbly blue and yellow book would be a great way to support your favourite indie bookshop during #independentbookshopweek 🍓 (Signed copies from me 😊)

The Chat

I haven't.

I didn't.

I won't!

I never do.

Never.

I don't!

It wasn't.

It hasn't.

I couldn't.

I never.

I did NOT.

I wouldn't.

Not me.

No, not me.

What?

You saw me?

Oh.

Oh, dear me.

Well, then,

Maybe.

Blue Jelly and Strawberries by Attie Lime illustrated by Kate Sheppard published by Otter-Barry Books

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Laura Cooney *Motherbunnet* on sale @lozzawriting.bsky.social · Jun 20

We @frazzledlit.bsky.social are open for our summer competition the Frazzled Lit Short Story Award.

Check the OP for details!

Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · Jun 20

One and a half weeks to go, to get your submissions in for the @frazzledlit.bsky.social Short Story Award, judged by Nuala O'Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social.

First prize is €1,000, second is €500 and third is €300.

Closes on June 30th!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/ready-to-s...

Ready to submit? Here's the link...

Everything you need to know is right here...

www.frazzledlit.com

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The Beautiful Sausage @beautifulsausage.bsky.social · Jun 23

The poetry of Neal Zetter

Neal Zetter @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social · Jun 23

From 'Chicken in the Kitchen' - my 13th book, due 1 Sept:

#poem #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #teachers #literacy @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit @troikabooks.bsky.social

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Jun 15

Thank you again for the post! Wonderful stuff 😍😍👏👏

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · May 29

❤️🌸🌸

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · May 7

ICYMI @paulwritespoems.bsky.social put our Loz's book, Motherbunnet, in his esteemed Book Bag and delivered some news from some brilliant fellow mags and presses. 👇🏼👇🏼

We have our Short Story Award coming up. Opens on 1st June - 30th, judge Nuala O'Connor! @NualaNiC.

Details: frazzledlit.com

Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · May 4

This week in The Book Bag 📚💼

Motherbunnet by @lozzawriting.bsky.social,

News featuring
@frazzledlit.bsky.social @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@rfredekenter.bsky.social
@brokenspinearts.bsky.social

Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · May 4

The Book Bag has landed. This week featuring Motherbunnet by Laura Cooney, a pamphlet that is honest, sincere and fun.

What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes for you while reading my thoughts.

Also plenty news to read, features to see and submission opportunities.

#poetrycommunity

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Apr 28

She really is a wonderful and generous poet

Sue Ibrahim @sueimnw.bsky.social · Apr 28

For #lifttothesky this week, I want to highlight the work of Julie Stevens - a remarkable, generous poet. Please do check out her website.

Jumping Jules Poetry @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social · Apr 26

From my poem Refuel in Journey Through the Fire. Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered Forest Girl. All proceeds to the Multiple Sclerosis Trust again. There’s a special bundle on my website for both books if you’re interested. Some flowers too 🌷🙂 www.jumpingjulespoetry.com/book-shop

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Apr 14

Easter/spring poems up on my website for children. Happy Easter week 😍
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

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Laura Cooney *Motherbunnet* on sale @lozzawriting.bsky.social · Apr 11

I'm doing a post office run this morning ... 🥳

15 books left for sale! Many thanks to all who have bought one this week.

If anyone else wants one DM before 10am and I'll post it today.

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Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social · Apr 1

It’s a fools day today.
Here’s one for the MUGWUMPS

Along came the cockalorum
Dressed all in trumpery
With a mopsical flop-wig.
Fudgelling the onlookers
With his mumpsimus opinions.
What a mugwump!

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