Carrie Karnes-Fannin
@carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social
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Carrie Karnes-Fannin is a #kidlit writer who loves picture books, photography, bouldering, and re-reading the works of comedic genius Douglas Adams. #InkedVoices #12x12 #SCBWI www.carriekarnesfannin.com
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After reading an article on NPR about a new book vending machine concept, I went to that company’s website, and found a familiar name front and center on their page— @helenzax.bsky.social . I ❤️ having writing friends. #kidlit #picturebooks
🎉 Book news! 🎉 Two of my poems were published in this year’s CAW anthology — check it out! #AmWriting #BookNews
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I received my copy of @littlethoughtspress.com newest issue: An Ekphrasis Adventure. Was lucky to have two poems, "A Sonoran Symphony" and "The Witch of the Woods," included in this wonderful magazine for young readers. I'm continually in awe of the work Little Thoughts Press is doing.
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Just a few days left to send us your Stirring Words! Submissions for Issue 11 close at the end of the day on Friday, June 20th.

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THEME | Little Thoughts
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I love the concept of @littlethoughtspress.com Issue Ten, An Ekphrasis Adventure and am proud to have been a part of it! I loved the poems inspired by and accompanying my illustration, “Saguaro Bird.” Read or purchase your own copy of this issue here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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You’ve got 9 more days to send in poems, stories, and artwork to help fill the treasure chest of words in @littlethoughtspress.com's Stirring Words issue (details: bit.ly/4d8I8xc).

Here’s an old gem from my personal treasure chest. Want to take a guess what it means?
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Woohoo! All outstanding orders have been shipped! An Ekphrasis Adventure is on its way all across the US and around the world!
Oh happy day, the printing company finally sorted things out and copies of Ekphrasis Adventure have arrived! I’ll be spending my evening stuffing envelopes and all orders will be mailed out tomorrow morning! Thanks so much for your understanding and patience.
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Our next young creative to be featured on the blog is Nathan Boatright, whose story, Thoughts, was inspired by Imogen Hartland's illustration, I Heard A Song.

You can read Nathan's story and our interview with him here:

www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/thought...
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This Pride month I am joining an incredible group of #queerkidlit creators to host a fundraiser for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below!

More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway

#edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia
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It's pub day for Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure! A huge thanks to editor @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social & all of our incredible contributors for this amazingly creative issue! You don't want to miss it!

Purchase your copy, or download a PDF for free
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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Thank you to @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social for giving me the chance to share about my creative process in this interview! Honored to be featured on their awesome blog 😊✨
Poet and artist, @stefankarlsson.bsky.social, chatted with us about his creative process and the value of self-doubt for creative growth. Thank you for your wisdom, Stefan! Please follow him and share his interview far and wide. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit
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Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? If not, now's a great time! A new one is headed to inboxes next week and will include some special announcements, fun throwbacks to past illustrations, and lots of exciting news.

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#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide

Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn

gofund.me/ce50d993
Books aren’t just magical transport to other worlds - they’re a vital part of becoming human.
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Today in honor of #EndangeredSpeciesDay, I’m returning to the Go Wild! issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. Here’s one of many favorites from the issue: a poem full of wonder by @lindapoet.bsky.social with a lovely illustration by Hollyn Alpert 🐢✨
#kidlit #poetry
Congratulations to @katievenit.bsky.social and Julia Blattman for this well-deserved recognition of their beautiful #picturebook! 🥰 I can’t wait to see it in kids’ hands. #kidlit
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A submission window will be open for poetry written for children from Sunday June 1st until June 15th. There is no theme. Please read the guidelines on the website before sending anything for consideration (guidelines can be found on the 'ABOUT' page).
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Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
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