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Posts by Kelly Swemba

Aw thank you, Beth!!! I'm so grateful to be able to talk about one of my favorite things in PBs 😍

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Beth!!!😘😘😘

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Excited to be presenting with these amazing writers about Kindness 🩷

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Happy book birthday Tiny Hiker!!!!!

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I'm so excited for this book!!!!!πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š Congratulations to @natashazimmers.bsky.social and @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social

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πŸ€Good luck #PBParty if you entered! I'm not sure if I'll be able to post teasers while judging next, and I don't see a @bsky.app poll option, so...:

*If you're interested in #PBParty teasers, like/repost this post β€οΈπŸ”„

*If not, do nothing.

*Comment if you want.

Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!

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I'm so sorry.

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😭Beth!!!! This is the nicest thing I've ever heard! Thank you for your friendship! 😍

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Friends Are Like Stars Friends Are Like Stars [Swemba, Kelly, Walker-Parker, Adam] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Friends Are Like Stars

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Thank you SLJ!! 🩡 My hope is for this book to help children when a friend moves away, and give their guardians tools to help them stay connected. Thank you to @adamwalkerparker for bringing this story to life!

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Gentle Reminder 🩷

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2026 PBParty Contest Critique, Zoom, Dummy, Portfolio or Illustration Critique Donation Thank you for helping PBParty participants! Please fill out this form by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 24.

Would you like to offer feedback on a PB, dummy, portfolio, a Zoom, AMA, etc. to help #PBParty participants prepare for the contest on 3-17?

A PB class/workshop would be great, too.

They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!

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Thank you! I'm so sorry, I just sign d back into Blue Sky!!! I feel out of the loop!

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Hi! Celebrating some news....it's cover reveal time! Adam Walker-Parker Parker created this lovely art!!

Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!

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Book Picks Review by Kristi Mahoney The Book That Almost Rhymed (Dial Books, 2024), written by debut author Omar Abed and beautifully illustrated by Hatem Aly is one of my favorite reads in the past year. It...

To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks

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Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.

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It's here!!!!!
I am in 🩡LOVE🩡 with ONE DROP written by the sweet and talented Kaitlin Sikes, creatively and artistically illustrated by Mel Cerri. Go get your copy or request it at your local library.

11 months ago 2 0 0 0
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My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!

1 year ago 2 1 0 0
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I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!

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I have felt the whole range of emotions today bc so much happened in all aspects and places in my life.

So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.

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Thank you so much, Corey!

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I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!

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Hi everyone ...I need help!
Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!!

I'm trying to help a friend!

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I just saw you're an IS! 🩷🩷🩷 You're amazing for all you do for your students! (I'm a SPED secretary)

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Truth! 🀣

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She sounds wonderful, Jess. Sending you hugs

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Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷

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Hi everyone! I have a friend helping a man write down his life story for his family. They'd like it bound and more formal.

What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Anyone that's ever queried...

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He smiles and looks up
Remembering his promise
To try one more day
#haikusaturday

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