Little Thoughts Press Issue Eleven: Stirring Words, showcasing the illustration A Murklin Sonata by Stephanie Buosi. Stephanie Buosi is a Canadian illustrator and graphic designer who loves drawing animals, fantasy creatures, and kids on adventures. She’s an environmentalist, and in her spare time volunteers with Turtle Protectors in Toronto, assisting mama turtles throughout the nesting season. When she’s not doodling in her sketchbooks, you can find her outside among the t

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

It's time again for our annual From Trash to Treasure Kidlit Poetry Contest! November 13th - 15th This year, we are excited to welcome as a special guest judge 2024's From Trash to Treasure winner, Tracie Renee! artwork by Little Thoughts Press cover artist, Rachael Taylor Rather than throw out our darlings, what if we remade them? Take a discarded darling and make something new! Send us a lyrical haiku, funny limerick, inspiring quintains, creative free verse, or whatever y

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

Blue The ocean water With many animals living in it Big strong waves Crashing everywhere in the oceans The light blue sky With a little...

Tick- Tock - Who’s There? By Sayla Martinson The old clock hangs from the wall in the old laundry room where people rarely go, sad as...

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...

Saguaro Bird, by Jess Burbank 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...

Colors Galore, by Charlotte M. Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the poetry and stories a work of art...

Choo Choo Ride, by Emery L. Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure is an appreciation of artwork and the poetry and stories art can inspire....

Here at Little Thoughts Press, we want to shine a spotlight on some of the amazing artwork we have featured in our issues over the years,...

Thank you to everyone who shared the love in our Silly Love Sonnets kidlit poetry contest! It was such a delight to read through all of...

Valentine's Day is almost here! To celebrate and spread a little kidlit love, we are excited to once again host our "Silly Love Sonnets”...

Daya Woodward loves to draw and paint whenever she can. When Daya isn't drawing, she enjoys jumping on the couch, taking care of her...

A photograph of Little Thoughts Press Issue Eight: Pride with a sneak peek of "Be You" by Tracie Renee. Tracie Renee is a mom, a poet, a...