Matt Forrest Esenwine
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social
#Neurodivergent kidlit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com https://www.instagram.com/mattforrestvw/
We said goodbye to our friend Sunday. What a crowd! It seemed more like an @scbwi.bsky.social meet-up than a memorial service, which was perfect. Even though she's gone she will continue to live on through the words we write - and I’m pretty sure she'd be pretty happy about that. RIP, #JaneYolen
Stopped by our local Indie bookstore to say hi to the owner, and ended up signing a boatload of books! Hope you’ll check out my reel for more details. instagram.com/reel/DbY-Y5_... #kidlit #Childrensbooks #PictureBooks @pbjamboree.bsky.social
Stopped by our local Indie bookstore to say hi to the owner, and ended up signing a boatload of books! Hope you’ll check out my reel for more details. instagram.com/reel/DbY-Y5_... #kidlit #Childrensbooks #PictureBooks @pbjamboree.bsky.social
TY Caitlin, for inviting me to New Durham (NH) Public Library for their #SummerReadingProgram! I shared DON’T ASK A DINOSAUR (@powkidsbooks.bsky.social) along with some fun Dino facts, and every child went home with two free books thanks to the Childrens Literacy Foundation! #childrensbooks #kidlit
TY Caitlin, for inviting me to New Durham (NH) Public Library for their #SummerReadingProgram! I shared DON’T ASK A DINOSAUR (@powkidsbooks.bsky.social) along with some fun Dino facts, and every child went home with two free books thanks to the Childrens Literacy Foundation! #childrensbooks #kidlit
When I tell people I’m busy doing school visits during the summer, they look at me funny. At this time of year?? Yes! Thanks to the Children's Literacy Foundation kids enjoy presentations from authors, illustrators & storytellers AND receive 2 free books of their choice! #literacy #education #kidlit
When I tell people I’m busy doing school visits during the summer, they look at me funny. At this time of year?? Yes! Thanks to the Children's Literacy Foundation kids enjoy presentations from authors, illustrators & storytellers AND receive 2 free books of their choice! #literacy #education #kidlit
Last week while on vacation, I shared a short IG reel offering my thoughts on #seaglass and life - and it quickly rang up 3000 views within the first 15 minutes! (and it's still growing) Thought you might like to take a look: www.instagram.com/insights/med...
Last week while on vacation, I shared a short IG reel offering my thoughts on #seaglass and life - and it quickly rang up 3000 views within the first 15 minutes! (and it's still growing) Thought you might like to take a look: www.instagram.com/insights/med...
For #PoetryFriday: Memories of Jane Yolen - plus Crystal Kites, new contracts, and a summer hiatus! wp.me/p2DEY3-4mS #kidkit #childrensbooks
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: Memories of Jane Yolen – plus Crystal Kites, new contracts, and a summer hiatus" kennn.com/GG3ADc #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @mattforrestvw.bsky.social
Poetry Friday: Memories of Jane Yolen – plus Crystal Kites, new contracts, and a summer hiatus It was never my intention of returning from a hiatus just to announce a hiatus - but it appears I'm doing exactly that. Back on April 30, I wrapped up National Poetry Month and shared the news that our…
Poetry Friday: Memories of Jane Yolen – plus Crystal Kites, new contracts, and a summer hiatus
It was never my intention of returning from a hiatus just to announce a hiatus - but it appears I'm doing exactly that. Back on April 30, I wrapped up National Poetry Month and shared the news that our family was moving and I would need to go on a short blogging break until we were setlled; that hiatus turned out to be quite a bit longer than anticipated.
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What an amazing day! I shared several of my books like FLASHLIGHT NIGHT, DON’T ASK A DINOSAUR, & A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS, talking about the creative process, the importance of revision, & the fantastic illustrators! #childrensbooks #literacy #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @powkidsbooks.bsky.social
Not trying to be a jerk or elitist or anything, but if you are an SCBWI member and use generative AI for half your Instagram posts, expect me to block you. You should know better. That is all. #AIArtIsTheft
Had a great time visiting Henry W. Moore school in Candia, NH last week! I shared my books DON’T ASK A DINOSAUR and A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS with students during the day, then presented FLASHLIGHT NIGHT that evening during their literacy night! #childrensbooks #kidlit #literacy #education
Had a great time visiting Henry W. Moore school in Candia, NH last week! I shared my books DON’T ASK A DINOSAUR and A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS with students during the day, then presented FLASHLIGHT NIGHT that evening during their literacy night! #childrensbooks #kidlit #literacy #education
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: Wrapping up National Poetry Month with – a song?" kennn.com/7Blrk7 #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @mattforrestvw.bsky.social
Poetry Friday: Wrapping up National Poetry Month with – a song? If you've followed this blog for any length of time, you've probably noticed I don't share too many songs when it comes to poetry. More often than not, they are two entirely different genres - although just like some picture books can…
Poetry Friday: Wrapping up National Poetry Month with – a song?
If you've followed this blog for any length of time, you've probably noticed I don't share too many songs when it comes to poetry. More often than not, they are two entirely different genres - although just like some picture books can be poetry while other picture are not, some songs can be poetry (or at least poetic) while most are not.
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Jena shares a poem from #NaomiShihabNye - and what an honor it is for me to have a poem in the same book! #PoetryCommunity #ChildrensBooks @pbjamboree.bsky.social
Jena Benton@jenanbenton.bsky.social · 3mo ago#NationalPoetryMonth Day 29: One of the hardest things to say is “I’m sorry.” But admitting you made a mistake and growing and learning from it? Wow! That might be even harder. 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #picturebook #poetry #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/04/29/n...
From now on, when people ask me what my career goals are as a writer, I'll show them this picture. #KidLit #KidLitUK
Pookleblinky@pookleblinky.bsky.social · 3mo agoMy favorite picture of Terry Pratchett
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme: "Poetry Friday: “Let Them Play With Words,” my Kids Discover interview" kennn.com/0-tkcD #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @mattforrestvw.bsky.social
Great interview on writing poetry with kids!
Matt Forrest Esenwine@mattforrestvw.bsky.social · 3mo ago"Let them play with words!" I hope you'll check out my interview at @kidsdiscover.bsky.social. We talk #poetry and its value in the classroom, how to teach it, why teachers are intimidated by it – and why students should choose what they read & write about! wp.me/p2DEY3-4mq #literacy #education
"Let them play with words!" I hope you'll check out my interview at @kidsdiscover.bsky.social. We talk #poetry and its value in the classroom, how to teach it, why teachers are intimidated by it – and why students should choose what they read & write about! wp.me/p2DEY3-4mq #literacy #education
Poetry Friday: “Let Them Play With Words,” my Kids Discover interview
As I mentioned last Friday (and the week before, as well), I was invited to visit two schools here in New Hampshire over the course of five days, as their writer-in-residence. I spoke to all the cl…
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"Let them play with words!" I hope you'll check out my interview at @kidsdiscover.bsky.social. We talk #poetry and its value in the classroom, how to teach it, why teachers are intimidated by it – and why students should choose what they read & write about! wp.me/p2DEY3-4mq #literacy #education
Poetry Friday: “Let Them Play With Words,” my Kids Discover interview
As I mentioned last Friday (and the week before, as well), I was invited to visit two schools here in New Hampshire over the course of five days, as their writer-in-residence. I spoke to all the cl…
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Poetry Friday: “Let Them Play With Words,” my Kids Discover interview As I mentioned last Friday (and the week before, as well), I was invited to visit two schools here in New Hampshire over the course of five days, as their writer-in-residence. I spoke to all the classes about poetry and creative…
Poetry Friday: “Let Them Play With Words,” my Kids Discover interview
As I mentioned last Friday (and the week before, as well), I was invited to visit two schools here in New Hampshire over the course of five days, as their writer-in-residence. I spoke to all the classes about poetry and creative writing, and we all worked on creating our own poems right on the spot. But amidst all the goings-on of speaking, writing, and dreaming (and book-signing!), I also had the opportunity to sit down with one of the teachers, Thom Smith, for a blog interview!
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Happy Earth Day! If you'd care to find a book for your kids to read, might I offer a few suggestions? #EarthDay2026 #EarthDay #NaturePoetry #childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @powkidsbooks.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social
Happy Earth Day! If you'd care to find a book for your kids to read, might I offer a few suggestions? #EarthDay2026 #EarthDay #NaturePoetry #childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @powkidsbooks.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social
Proud to help support my fellow neurodiverse creators and my friends at @boydsmills.bsky.social! #kidlit #childrensbooks w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective@ndkidlit.bsky.social · 4mo ago#Fundraising #Auction live! Featuring: -Virtual #Author Visit from Lynne Kelly -Signed #Book and... -Virtual #SchoolVisit from @mattforrestvw.bsky.social -Virtual #AMA with @meeratrehan.bsky.social Bid & Browse: www.32auctions.com/n...
