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stefankarlsson.bsky.social
Writer & reader of poetry & kid lit. Marbling & book artist. Current WIPs: verse novel & poetry books. Based in Portland, OR 🌲 https://linktr.ee/nautiluspaperco
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This last week I’ve been digging through my children’s poems from the last few years. So far I’ve read 150 & out of that batch, I like only 14 poems 😅 A somewhat dispiriting stat. But a good reminder to keep writing *lots* in the hopes of finding *a few* gems. #kidlit #writerlife

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An inspiring post for children’s poets like myself! Thank you for sharing about your publishing journey, @attielime.bsky.social, & congrats on the publication of Blue Jelly and Strawberries! 💙🍓 #kidlit #poetry #ChildrensPoetry

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Lovely collage artwork by Katharine Gails! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Spring thaw ❄️🌷 handmade marbled pattern celebrating the beautiful transition from winter to spring with some pastel colors #crafts #papercraft #bookarts

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The Moomin comics by Tove Jansson have become my comfort reading in these distressing times. Full of whimsy, wonderful characters, and so much joy, they offer some much needed relief. #kidlit #amreading #Moomin

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My two favorite reads of 2025 thus far: Kafka’s unfinished novel The Castle & Can Xue’s Love in the New Millennium. Apparently this is my year of reading surreal, labyrinthine, paranoid fiction 😅 #amreading #booksky

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Today's daily poetry prompt is from Attie Lime whose debut collection from OtterBarryBooks, Blue Jelly & Strawberries, is published tomorrow. It is particularly suitable for KS1. brian-moses.blogspot.com @attielime.bsky.social

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This #kidlit poem by the great Jack Prelutsky feels eerily similar to what we’re now witnessing on a daily basis… 👀 #poetry #poetryforkids

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Thoroughly enjoyed this funny & whimsical collection of #childrenspoetry by poet & artist @artbyvikram.bsky.social! I loved not only the poems but the play with the form of book—so clever & fun! #kidlit #amreading

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