Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's “From Trash to Treasure” Kidlit Poetry Contest! After reading through the many humorous, lyrical, wonderfully creative entries we received, here's what our guest judge, Tracie Renee, had to say: Thank you for entrusting me with your revised lines! Each one was truly a treasure that stood out in its own way, so be sure to check the comments . I’ve posted a personal response for each entry because daring to show up and keep

Little Thoughts Press Issue Eleven: Stirring Words with a sneak peek of the story "Bocha Bocha Brothers" by Shawna Cain. Shawna Cain writes with a mission to bring lighthearted fun to both kids and their grown ups. Before writing for children, she spent over a decade working in social justice and corporate responsibility within food systems. She has a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Systems, and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Southern Africa. She currently lives in Or

Little Thoughts Press Issue Eleven: Stirring Words with a sneak peek of the poem "My Grandmother's Words" by Barbara Bleiman. Barbara Bleiman is a London-based ex-English teacher and education consultant at the English and Media Centre (EMC), with a keen interest in poetry. She has written a book about English teaching, What Matters in English Teaching , and has published two novels and two collections of short stories. She is also a children’s poet, with several poems up on

Little Thoughts Press Issue Eleven: Stirring Words with a sneak peek of the poem "A Pebble Remembers" by Mona Voelkel. The poem is accompanied by artwork by Kim Wagner Nolan. Mona Voelkel is a reading specialist and writer. Words are the heartbeat of her teaching and writing life so she is especially honored to contribute to Stirring Words. Her poetry has been published by The Dirigible Balloon and The Milford Journal. A new picture book, Moon Choo-Choo , illustrated by Nancy

Little Thoughts Press Issue Eleven: Stirring Words with a sneak peek of the poem "Pandemonium" by Rachel Burrows. The poem is accompanied by artwork of musical instruments by Imogen Hartland. Rachel Burrows and her stories grew up in Wales though she now lives near Stonehenge with her family and dog, Fennel. Her children’s poems can be found in The Dirigible Balloon , Tyger Tyger , The Toy , The Yorkshire Times , Northern Gravy and Little Thoughts Press . She has read her po

The illustration, I Heard a Song, by Imogen Hartland in Little Thoughts Press Issue Ten: An Ekphrasis Adventure. Lisa Roullard lives in...

The illustration, Portrait Painting, by Olivia McGinty in Little Thoughts Press Issue Ten: An Ekphrasis Adventure. Ian Brownlie lives...

The illustration, 51st Street, by Kim Wagner Nolan in Little Thoughts Press Issue Ten: An Ekphrasis Adventure. Kim Wagner Nolan is an...

Joy of Reading, by Aaisha Asfiya Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the poetry and stories a work of art...

Fruit Fabulous, by Mia H. Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the poetry and stories a work of art can...

A photograph from Little Thoughts Press Issue Ten: An Ekphrasis Adventure featuring the poem "Monty" by Sadie Maskery. Sadie Maskery ...

I Heard A Song, by Imogen Hartland in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and...

flower and fairies, by Annette Hashitate in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of...

Saguaro Bird, by Jess Burbank in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the...

Spring Jig, by Kathryn Powers in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the...

The Bone Witch, by Jessie Lehson, in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and...

flower and fairies, by Annette Hashitate in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of...

Saguaro Bird, by Jess Burbank. in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the...

Fire Dragon, by Finn J. in Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the poetry...

A photograph of Little Thoughts Press Issue Nine: Go Wild featuring the story "Save the Polar Bears" by Sarah Atherton. Sarah Atherton’s ...