Kristen C. Strocchia
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Children’s writer • Poetry lover • Mom of 7
Kidlit Honors: Ann Whitford Paul Awards 2024 & #PBParty 2025
Writes lyrical PB, quirky stories, & speculative upper MG/YA
SCBWI Eastern PA CoRA | Former K–12 Teacher | kcstrocchia.com
1/8 hosts: #KidlitZombieWeek
Kidlit Honors: Ann Whitford Paul Awards 2024 & #PBParty 2025
Writes lyrical PB, quirky stories, & speculative upper MG/YA
SCBWI Eastern PA CoRA | Former K–12 Teacher | kcstrocchia.com
1/8 hosts: #KidlitZombieWeek
When the brain manifests My Fair Lady, I mean, who are we to ignore it. There might be something there.
a woman in a hat says oh would n't it be lovely
ALT: a woman in a hat says oh would n't it be lovely
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November 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
When the brain manifests My Fair Lady, I mean, who are we to ignore it. There might be something there.
Agreed! Several of my kids have mostly books on their list this year, and I'm like,
a group of nuns are singing in a church with the words hallelujah in the corner .
ALT: a group of nuns are singing in a church with the words hallelujah in the corner .
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Agreed! Several of my kids have mostly books on their list this year, and I'm like,
Can I just say🤣??? But seriously, there are way worse ways to start the day.
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Can I just say🤣??? But seriously, there are way worse ways to start the day.
Amazing! Always love these rare sightings.😍
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Amazing! Always love these rare sightings.😍
Hehehe, yep! We've been getting flurries and snow showers almost everyday since I posted this. Garden away, my good friend! I know how inspiring that shovel can be too.😁
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hehehe, yep! We've been getting flurries and snow showers almost everyday since I posted this. Garden away, my good friend! I know how inspiring that shovel can be too.😁
I never thought about reverse engineering the process...finding something I don't love and adding mental revision to make it more enjoyable...Hmm, I need to try that!🤔
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I never thought about reverse engineering the process...finding something I don't love and adding mental revision to make it more enjoyable...Hmm, I need to try that!🤔
Yes, another great way to get up, get out, and literally get the story blood flowing.
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Yes, another great way to get up, get out, and literally get the story blood flowing.
😂 Sure. Maybe I could run there from time to time to tackle some revisions. Fair warning though, my running speed looks a whole lot more like walking. But I should still make it by Spring thaw.🤣
a cartoon sloth is walking with a cane and wearing a green shirt .
ALT: a cartoon sloth is walking with a cane and wearing a green shirt .
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November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
😂 Sure. Maybe I could run there from time to time to tackle some revisions. Fair warning though, my running speed looks a whole lot more like walking. But I should still make it by Spring thaw.🤣
Yay!🎉🎈 I'm so glad to hear you stitched all of that hardwork into a draft. I'm so intrigued by your story. Can't wait to see how it turns out! (Tap me if you ever need an extra set of CP eyes. I'm game.)
November 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Yay!🎉🎈 I'm so glad to hear you stitched all of that hardwork into a draft. I'm so intrigued by your story. Can't wait to see how it turns out! (Tap me if you ever need an extra set of CP eyes. I'm game.)
So understandable! I don't know how you functioned for so long. I secretly turn back into a pumpkin every midnight. Lol.🎃
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
So understandable! I don't know how you functioned for so long. I secretly turn back into a pumpkin every midnight. Lol.🎃
Same, Jan! Sorry that we didn't have a chance to chat. I hope you made great strides on whatever goal you came with.🤗
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Same, Jan! Sorry that we didn't have a chance to chat. I hope you made great strides on whatever goal you came with.🤗
Best of luck with your #PB draft today! What a great program your @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social region is putting on. So helpful!
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Best of luck with your #PB draft today! What a great program your @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social region is putting on. So helpful!