Matt Forrest Esenwine

ICYMI: After an extended Thanksgiving break, I'm back at the ol’ blog today with a poetic & photographic retrospective of #NCTE2025 - with 3 “Frost-y” poems and a surprising award!
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#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
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ICYMI: After an extended Thanksgiving break, I'm back at the ol’ blog today with a poetic & photographic retrospective of #NCTE2025 - with 3 “Frost-y” poems and a surprising award!
wp.me/p2DEY3-4fh
#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
@ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social

Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: Poetry Friday - Frost-y poetry & an award! kennn.com/HagbIP #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social

Poetry Friday: Back from NCTE with Frost-y poetry – and an award!

Well, this was a surprise: Look at that beautiful little book, nestled in-between so many incredible books of poetry! I am so, so grateful to the NCTE award committee for selecting A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a…

Not trying to sell you a Starlink subscription or anything, ha!
I just love it when I come across one of the subjects inside #AUniverseOfRainbows - like Vinicunca (aka Rainbow Mountain) in Peru:

#childrensbooks #NCTENotable #kidlit #poetrycommunity

@ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social

Not trying to sell you a Starlink subscription or anything, ha!
I just love it when I come across one of the subjects inside #AUniverseOfRainbows - like Vinicunca (aka Rainbow Mountain) in Peru:

#childrensbooks #NCTENotable #kidlit #poetrycommunity

@ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social

We're thankful for families and friends, libraries and rainbows, nature walks, books, and freedom. We're also thankful for YOU - our followers - and the entire #kidlit community. What are you thankful for?
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude

On top of a purple sun hanging over a colorful mountain range, the words 2026 NCTE Children's Book Awards appear.

PRESS RELEASE: The National Council of Teachers of English revealed the winners of the 2026 NCTE Children’s Book Awards, recognizing outstanding literary works for children that set a standard for excellence in the field. https://ncte.org/blog/2025/11/2026-childrens-book-awards/

#BookAwards #NCTE25

Had a fantastic time at #NCTE2025 with
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!

#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org

Poetry Friday: Gearing up for #NCTE2025 with…Robert Frost?

By the time you read this, I'll likely be flying overhead - on my way to Denver, CO for this weekend's National Council of Teachers of English annual convention! I'm going to be super-busy, too, if this graphic is any indication. I'll be…

Attending #NCTE2025? I hope you’ll say hi!

Fri., 11/21:
- Poetry Peeps informal meet up, 7-9 pm

Sat., 11/22:
- Book signing, booth #931, 11:30am
- Free Verse #poetry panel presentation. Room 705, 1:15-2:30pm
- Book signing, booth #1016, 3:30pm

Can’t wait to see you!
w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

Attending #NCTE2025? I hope you’ll say hi!

Fri., 11/21:
- Poetry Peeps informal meet up, 7-9 pm

Sat., 11/22:
- Book signing, booth #931, 11:30am
- Free Verse #poetry panel presentation. Room 705, 1:15-2:30pm
- Book signing, booth #1016, 3:30pm

Can’t wait to see you!
w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: Biker-dude Swifties and hot-shot derby drivers: What I learned at the State Fair, Part XII" kennn.com/5DAlA8 #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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Poetry Friday: Biker-dude Swifties and hot-shot derby drivers: What I learned at the State Fair, Part XII

I just realized that we are a mere two weeks away from Thanksgiving here in the U.S., and only six weeks from Christmas! Good grief, where does the time go?? I had meant to share my annual…

This Sun., Nov. 16, is the 2nd annual Newton Childrens Book Festival in Newtonville, MA!

This is your opportunity to meet more than 60 children’s book authors & illustrators and have them personally-sign your books, just in time for holiday gift giving.

#childrensbooks w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social

ICYMI from #PoetryFriday:

Not surprised in the least - until and unless AI performs functions the general populace needs it to perform, like doing my taxes or laundry, it's a big Ho-Hum.

#writers #authors #authorslife #writercommunity #selfpublishing #novella

Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: “Late Autumn Fire,” sharing a poem I wouldn’t normally share" kennn.com/B3u0KJ #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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A lot of poems are written with no intention of ever being shared. Today for #PoetryFriday, I’m sharing one of those poems.

Wait, what?

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#Poetry #PoetryCommunity

A lot of poems are written with no intention of ever being shared. Today for #PoetryFriday, I’m sharing one of those poems.

Wait, what?

(Click for today’s blog post: wp.me/p2DEY3-4dE!)
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity

Oh, thank you so much, Tracie!

Poetry Friday: “Late Autumn Fire,” sharing a poem I wouldn’t normally share

You probably realize this already, but I'll say it anyway: not everything an author or poet writes is meant for (or worthy of) mass consumption. There have been plenty of stories, poems, essays, and random lines written…

I am so honored to have been invited to join 60 authors & illustrators at the 2nd annual Newton (MA) Children’s Book Festival on Sun. 11/16! This free event is a great opportunity to get books for all the young people on your list. newtonchildrensbookfest.com

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Halfway through the first semester, and I'm already busy w/school visits! From #poetry workshops to dinosaurs to the importance of being kind - my presentations are as varied as my books themselves.
If you’d like to learn more, I hope you’ll reach out!

www.MattForrest.com
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ICYMI from #PoetryFriday: A new school year, more student poetry! wp.me/p2DEY3-4cY

#education #poetry #literacy

Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: First school visit...yields more student poetry!" kennn.com/Gmfnuj #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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Becoming a social media collaborator with a national shirt company was definitely not on my 2025 Bingo card, yet here I am! They asked if I'd share some of my favorites - so I hope you'll check out the reel. (and hang on til the end! ;)
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#menswear #Hardaddy

Poetry Friday: First school visit of the year yields more student poetry!

I love surprising students. When schools invite me to visit, I often share the behind-the-scenes journeys of my books or unusual aspects like illustrations or STEM elements. These receive great reactions, when kids discover…

Becoming a social media collaborator with a national shirt company was definitely not on my 2025 Bingo card, yet here I am! They asked if I'd share some of my favorites - so I hope you'll check out the reel. (and hang on til the end! ;)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQFkuOP...

#menswear #Hardaddy