Kelly Swemba

Kelly Swemba

@kellyswemba.bsky.social

Children's book author MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23) FRIENDS ARE LIKE STARS (MAY 2026) Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone

674 Followers 165 Following 74 Posts Joined Oct 2023
6 days ago

😭Beth!!!! This is the nicest thing I've ever heard! Thank you for your friendship! 😍

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1 week ago
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Friends Are Like Stars Friends Are Like Stars [Swemba, Kelly, Walker-Parker, Adam] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Friends Are Like Stars

www.amazon.com/Friends-Like...

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1 week ago
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Thank you SLJ!! 🩡 My hope is for this book to help children when a friend moves away, and give their guardians tools to help them stay connected. Thank you to @adamwalkerparker for bringing this story to life!

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2 weeks ago
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Gentle Reminder 🩷

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2 weeks ago
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2026 PBParty Contest Critique, Zoom, Dummy, Portfolio or Illustration Critique Donation Thank you for helping PBParty participants! Please fill out this form by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 24.

Would you like to offer feedback on a PB, dummy, portfolio, a Zoom, AMA, etc. to help #PBParty participants prepare for the contest on 3-17?

A PB class/workshop would be great, too.

They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!

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3 weeks ago

Thank you! I'm so sorry, I just sign d back into Blue Sky!!! I feel out of the loop!

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8 months ago
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Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!!

Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!

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8 months ago
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Book Picks Review by Kristi Mahoney The Book That Almost Rhymed (Dial Books, 2024), written by debut author Omar Abed and beautifully illustrated by Hatem Aly is one of my favorite reads in the past year. It...

To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks

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9 months ago
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Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.

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10 months ago
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It's here!!!!!
I am in 🩡LOVE🩡 with ONE DROP written by the sweet and talented Kaitlin Sikes, creatively and artistically illustrated by Mel Cerri. Go get your copy or request it at your local library.

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1 year ago
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My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!

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1 year ago
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I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!

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1 year ago

I have felt the whole range of emotions today bc so much happened in all aspects and places in my life.

So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.

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1 year ago

Thank you so much, Corey!

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1 year ago

I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!

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1 year ago

Hi everyone ...I need help!
Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!!

I'm trying to help a friend!

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1 year ago

I just saw you're an IS! 🩷🩷🩷 You're amazing for all you do for your students! (I'm a SPED secretary)

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1 year ago
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Truth! 🀣

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1 year ago

She sounds wonderful, Jess. Sending you hugs

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1 year ago
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Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷

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1 year ago

Hi everyone! I have a friend helping a man write down his life story for his family. They'd like it bound and more formal.

What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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1 year ago
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Anyone that's ever queried...

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1 year ago
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He smiles and looks up
Remembering his promise
To try one more day
#haikusaturday

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1 year ago

Has anyone received calls from Olivia Mendez wanting to verify their copyright information?

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1 year ago

Happy 1st birthday!!!!! ❀️❀️❀️❀️ Your book and kind heart are a gift to us all!

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1 year ago

I'm so excited to see your teacher side brought so directly into this story!!

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1 year ago
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Now available for preorder!!! I just ordered mine 😍

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1 year ago

Me too!

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1 year ago

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1 year ago

My team is amazing and presenting on Saturday.
@kazwindness.bsky.social
@andrewchacket.bsky.social
@monicaacker1.bsky.social
I wasn't able to be in attendance sadly and will miss the magic of NCTE. But thank you for sharing!

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