Lauren N. Simmons
@laurennsimmons1.bsky.social
#Kidlit writer. Wife and mom. Loves Jesus. #50preciouswords HM 24/25, #springflingkidlit HM 25, #sunwritefun win 23/24/25.
I'm so excited and honored to be included with the amazing writers and artists @littlethoughtspress.com in issue 12, Better Together! My story, Newsgirl, is about the newboys' strike of 1899 from the perspective of a newsgirl - brought to life by the wonderful art of @kimwnolan.bsky.social.
It was such a pleasure to illustrate this inspiring story by @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social in which a tenacious young girl tells the story of the Newsboys strike of 1899, organized by a group of boy AND girl newsies. Getting to illustrate this story was extra special to me because,…
Issue 12: Better Together is now available to pre-order! An inspiring issue of #kidlit poetry, stories & art celebrating community, collective action & the many ways we work together to make the world a better place. Order a copy for a young reader in your life! square.link/u/UOWLUcaU
We're so excited to make this final #SunWriteFun prize announcement! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated this year! UP NEXT? Raffle Winners! #kidlit #steameducation #writingcommunity @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social
I didn't think I would, but I did! I entered the #FallWritingFrenzy contest! And regardless of the outcome, I love my MG/Agatha Christie-inspired entry 🥹 Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social for organizing such a fun event!
One more day to get entries in for this great #kidlit contest!👇 www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social
I am so thrilled to have received an Honorable Mention for my #springflingkidlit entry, DAISY! THANK YOU @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and #ciaraoneal for such a fun writing contest✏️ Congrats to all who put their work out there! Check out this super-cute badge!
Celebrating #NationalInventorsDay today with @writerjolene and her #STEM #nonfiction middle grade book BIONIC BEASTS: Saving Animals Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks. What a fascinating read! #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
Happy spring, everyone! I just completed my entry for #springflingkidlit. Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and #ciaraoneal for organizing this fun contest! media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2l...
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I am so excited to have received an Honorable Mention for my #50PreciousWords STEM entry, THE DRAGON-HEADED CATERPILLAR! THANK YOU @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social, and to all judges! Congrats to all who entered!
I participated! #50PreciousWords It was so fun to create my piece, "The Dragon-Headed Caterpillar"! HUGE thank you to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social, @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social, @dianetulloch.bsky.social, and all judges and donors!
This is going to be an amazing issue!
Little Thoughts Press@littlethoughtspress.com · 2y agoWriting submissions for Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure open on Monday, Feb 24th, but the selected artwork & submission guidelines for this issue are up on the blog now! #kidlit writers, take a look at these incredible illustrations and get crafting! www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/an-ekph...
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Hello, my little chickadees! The week has flown by, and it’s Perfect Picture Book Friday again!
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