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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 8d

Art reflects life, but life can reflect art. Let’s reflect love.

CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 8d

Feeling like we all need to recommit to standing up for what’s right. youtu.be/CjxugyZCfuw?...

The Greatest Showman Cast - This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Atlantic Records

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 8d

It’s wonderful. Powerful.

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 9d

I’m reading the amazing Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. I selected for the historical fiction I needed for my MLIS children’s literature class. ❤️

Kellee Moye @kelleemoye.bsky.social · 9d

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #IMWAYR 10/27/25 www.unleashingreaders.com/29495

A graphic with a background of books on shelves. In the foreground, there is a blue translucent box with white text that reads: “#IMWAYR It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? For readers of all ages. Hosted by: www.unleashingreaders.com”.

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 9d

Resurrecting this great idea from @sabrinawrites.com for Halloween:

CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 9d

I’m in my first semester of my degree to become a school librarian and just wanted to say that if anyone out there is considering becoming a librarian or archivist, I am loving my Masters of Library and Information Science degree program with University of Maryland!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · 19d

I’m a little delayed here, but thank you to Scribente Maternum for publishing my humor poem, “The Break-up.” Hope it brings you a smile! scribentematernum.substack.com/p/the-break-up

The Break-Up

A guest poem by Caitlin Howell Pegna

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Jun 14

After a 6-month hiatus, I’m back! Today I revived an old linoleum block and printed to make some greeting cards for friends.

CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Dec 4

I have such fond memories of #PippiLongstalking, movies, but when I went back to preview them for my kids, I realized the stereotypes and racist word choice/views, plus Pippi playing with her gun makes it not the fun, wholesome, imaginative movie of my memory. Someone please remake this story!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Dec 4

Egg mayonnaise is their term for an egg salad sandwich. :)

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Dec 2

LOL! My thoughts exactly!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 26

Said as eloquently as only skilled writers can…

SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Nov 26

A message from one of SCBWI's partners

Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Nov 25

An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4

CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

I agree. I especially like the last line.

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

I think the world needs more cute owls in sweaters. Love this!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

yes, I am still working through that fear as perhaps you can tell. Thanks!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

Alone in a deep, narrow chasm,
Blue is my new black and I’m
Yearning for sun as ever-chilling water
Smashes my hope for my next breath and
Squeezes out my soul, dragging me down to hit rock bottom
without ever touching it.

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

#KidLitSundayScaries

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

Here's my first attempt at #Spooky #KidLit. My spooky mini came out in an acrostic poem titled ABYSS:

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thanks to @sabrinawritesnh.bsky.social for coming up with this #Spooky #Horror #KidLit prompt! I have never tried writing anything from this genre, but was inspired to give it a try.

Sabrina is writing @sabrinawrites.com · Nov 20

Hey #KidLit community (esp #horror writers):

I had an idea for a project to keep my creative juices (ew) flowing. Then I thought it would be even more fun with friends!

Please share to spread the word & consider joining me this Sunday for the inaugural #KidLitSundayScaries!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 24

Can’t wait for tomorrow #KidLitSundayScaries!

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 17

That’s so great that you do that. I do it in my head a lot, but writing it down seems like it will have more impact that I can share.

CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 16

I believe remembering what we have will help us keep going and do what is right for ourselves and those who need us. #thanksgiving #friends #family #teachers #artists #creators #writers #good_people

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 16

I want this time to be about giving thanks, no matter what else is happening. We still have a lot to be thankful for. I plan to write down one thing I am thankful for each day for the rest of this month and will share it with my kids and encourage them to do the same. Who's with me?

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 16

@sabrinawritesnh.bsky.social @jess-a-roux.bsky.social I thought of you when I saw this!

Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Nov 16

My WIP is a ghost story set in a Broadway theater, and I'm finding @timwaggoner.bsky.social's WRITING IN THE DARK workbook to be a fantastic resource. I read a little, write a little, read a little, write some more. So many great exercises to prompt out-of-the-box thinking.

Maroon book cover with a small white ghost at center & a yellow title: Writing in the Dark: The Workbook by Tim Waggoner

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CHPegna @chpegna.bsky.social · Nov 14

Helloooo, Bluesky!! So happy to be getting off X and getting onto the side of creating art for the good of us all!