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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet

@michelleskennedy.bsky.social

https://www.michelleskennedy.com/ https://x.com/MichelleSKenned #PBWriter rep'd by https://x.com/MaraCobbWrites Wife & Mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI, #50PreciousWords HM, 3 x #PBParty Finalist ('24, '23, & '22) , #PBRisingStars Runner-up '23

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I'm still trying to figure out how the pinning of the feeds works.

25.07.2025 20:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I agree! I hate that everyone has kind of fallen off the social media for #kidlit. I miss the interaction with everyone.

25.07.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too!!!

25.07.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I try to keep my FB for just my family/friends and I don't really do much on that platform. I honestly don't know how people have so much time for social media! lol

21.07.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the tips! I am following both but like you said, if I don't look for their pages regularly, I don't see their posts.

21.07.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I go back and forth between here and X but it doesn't seem like anything is happening on either one. lol

18.07.2025 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's like crickets over at X now. But not much is happening on here either. I can't seem to migrate over to IG although I know most of the world is on there now. Too many social media platforms and I don't have enough to engage on all of them!

18.07.2025 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's happening BlueSky world?! I haven't been on here much. Haven't been on Twitter/X either though... I miss everyone! Where is the best place to engage with the #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI peeps these days? What is everyone up to?!

15.07.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Storystorm 2025 Grand Prize Winners! (Finally) Weโ€™ve got THREE Grand Prizes this year! Before I announce who they are, hereโ€™s what everyone should do with all their story ideas on a regular basis: Firstly, please gather your ideas. โ€ฆ

Congrats to the grand prize winner's in this year's @taralazar's #StoryStorm!!!

taralazar.com/2025/05/14/s...

#KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12

16.05.2025 22:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2025 Mentee Announcement โ€” PB RISING STARS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

A BIG Congrats to ALL the winners, runner ups & HM's in this year's #PBRisingStars Mentorship!!! Though I wasn't selected again this year, I am super proud of my efforts and am happy for those that got one! CELEBRATE!!! ๐Ÿฅณ #KidLit #SCBWI #12x2 #AmWriting
www.pbrisingstars.com/2025announce...

16.05.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spring Fling Kidlit Contest As always, you all made it SO hard to choose winners. But after much discussion, Kaitlyn and I are pleased to announce the results!ย  Winners, please wait for Kaitlyn to contact you through email....

A big CONGRATS to all the winners and honorable mentions in this years #SpringFlingkidlit contest!!! ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...

09.05.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That's FANTASTIC, Brian!!! You deserve it! CONGRATS!!!

29.04.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks, Amanda!

25.04.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HAIKU Poem: THE EXPLORER By Michelle S. Kennedy Awaken my soul Surrounded by your beauty Wanderingโ€” not lost.

Excited to see my #HAIKU Poem listed on the Festival for Poetry site: THE EXPLORER By Michelle S. Kennedy festivalforpoetry.com/2025/04/23/h...

24.04.2025 03:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I forgot to post my water emojis!!! Here they are: ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ

23.04.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cover Reveal: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! BEHOLD THE COVER! IT HAS BEEN REVEALED. Happy Wednesday, and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight! Wow, it felt good to write that. It's been a minute, kidlit fam. It has been a minute. Where have you be...

It's been a little while, but @briangehrlein.bsky.social has a new #PBSpotlight and it's about his new book with @jennharknee.bsky.social. Can't wait to get my copy and I would absolutely LOVE to win the 30 min 'ask me anything' with Brian. Check out the blog: www.pbspotlight.com/single-post/...

23.04.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@patzmiller.bsky.social -I finally located this photo of my son and wanted to share it with you! His "Sophie's Squash" was an eggplant named "Tim." He was about 9 when this photo was taken. He's now almost 19! #SophiesSquash #KidLit #AmWriting #PB

14.04.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Debatable! It's a bit chilly at the beach still but I got to walk along the boardwalk for hours yesterday and today, so maybe?!

13.04.2025 22:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've completed 6 critiques while on vacation AND read several PB's from the library AND worked on a story revision of my own. It CAN be done! #AmWriting #ButtInChair #KidLit #WritersLife

13.04.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited 4 my library haul of books recommended by
@patzmiller.bsky.social during #SpringMingle2025 (plus a few others): @ashleyspires.bsky.social @caradevins.bsky.social
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social @carterhiggins.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social @peterhreynolds.bsky.social
#AmReading

09.04.2025 02:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had a great Zoom critique today with @eileenrobinson. Thank you for your input on my manuscript! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @eileenrobinson.bsky.social

04.04.2025 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Look at these A-MAZING #prizes for our #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! Please thank these #kidlit #writingcommunity members.
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

29.03.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Spring Fling Kid-Lit Poetry Contest 2025! Many thanks to Ciara O'Neil and Kaitlyn Sanchez and this year's guest judge, Cindy Lurie, for hosting this year's contest and to all the fabulous prize donators!To learn more about it, click here: htt...

I just entered the #SpringFlingKidlit contest hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social with guest judge, Cindy Lurie.

#KidLit #AmWriting

Here's a link to my website if you'd like to view my entry!
www.michelleskennedy.com/post/spring-...

03.04.2025 00:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.

We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!

We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. ๐Ÿ’—

mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

13.03.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 53    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Congrats Barbara! Great to see your story make an HM too!!!

31.03.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aw! Thanks so much! โค๏ธ

31.03.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good times! Getting to finally meet fellow rhymer, @BKimmelWrites while hanging out with @LisaLStauffer after the #SpringMingle2025 Conference. @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI

31.03.2025 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you @viviankirkfield and judges for choosing my 'Pumpkin Spice' poem as a lyrical/poetic HM in this year's #50PreciousWords! These recognitions really help when waiting to hear back on manuscript submissions!

31.03.2025 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#50PreciousWords 2025 PRIZE WINNERS and Honorable Mentions Welcome, everyone! Thank you for your patience. There were SO MANY Fabulous entriesโ€ฆ586 total. I and my amazing judges had a very tough time choosing ONLY 65 prize winners. And honestly, we wโ€ฆ

Here are the winner's of #50PreciousWords!

I'm excited to see my name on the HM list under the lyrical / poetic category. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & judges!!!

I know too many others who "placed" to mention, so CONGRATS to ALL who entered!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...

31.03.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SpringMingle2025 When #Kidlit industry powerhouses speak, you #LISTEN. @EileenRobinson @MoveBooks @SCBWI_SoBreeze #SCBWI @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social

30.03.2025 03:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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