Kelly Swemba
@kellyswemba.bsky.social
Children's book author
MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23)
FRIENDS ARE LIKE STARS (MAY 2026)
Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone
MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23)
FRIENDS ARE LIKE STARS (MAY 2026)
Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone
Hi friends! For book readings and a craft at a local bookstore, how much time did you get for your craft? Do kids work on their own or do parents participate?(I'm definitely planning on being hands-on, but wondered about choosing the right craft)⭐
May 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Hi friends! For book readings and a craft at a local bookstore, how much time did you get for your craft? Do kids work on their own or do parents participate?(I'm definitely planning on being hands-on, but wondered about choosing the right craft)⭐
Excited to be presenting with these amazing writers about Kindness 🩷
March 23, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Excited to be presenting with these amazing writers about Kindness 🩷
I'm so excited for this book!!!!!💚💚💚 Congratulations to @natashazimmers.bsky.social and @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday to Tiny Hiker, written by me illustrated by @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social and published by Orca Book Publishing.
It takes a team to make a beautiful book and our team was the best! ❤️
It takes a team to make a beautiful book and our team was the best! ❤️
March 19, 2026 at 2:22 AM
I'm so excited for this book!!!!!💚💚💚 Congratulations to @natashazimmers.bsky.social and @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social
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🍀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 ❤️🔄
*If not, do nothing.
*Comment if you want.
Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!
*If you're interested in #PBParty teasers, like/repost this post ❤️🔄
*If not, do nothing.
*Comment if you want.
Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!
March 18, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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!
March 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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!
Gentle Reminder 🩷
February 27, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Gentle Reminder 🩷
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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!
A PB class/workshop would be great, too.
They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!
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.
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February 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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!
A PB class/workshop would be great, too.
They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!
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!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
July 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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!
Friends Are Like Stars out on 5/12/26!
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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
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...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.
June 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Just a sweet lil fawn resting by our house.
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.
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.
May 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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.
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.
My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!
February 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My friend Jessica Hursh's debut children's book has an orange banner for top new release!!! Go check it out!
I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!
February 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I want. 🩷 Bear book nook!!!
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.
So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.
February 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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.
So I sat down and started creating a story that I hope will be brimming with emotion, hope, and love.
I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!
January 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I'm currently working on a NON-FICTION picture book. Didn't see that on my bingo card!
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!
Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!!
I'm trying to help a friend!
January 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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!
Can you send me gluten-free meal options and cheese alternatives that would be teenager approved!!!
I'm trying to help a friend!
Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷
January 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Working on a few new projects and thought this was the perfect bookmark phrase! 🩷
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!
What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!
December 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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!
What do you recommend for self publishing? What do they need for copyright? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Anyone that's ever queried...
December 18, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Anyone that's ever queried...
December 15, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Has anyone received calls from Olivia Mendez wanting to verify their copyright information?
December 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Has anyone received calls from Olivia Mendez wanting to verify their copyright information?
Now available for preorder!!! I just ordered mine 😍
December 5, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Now available for preorder!!! I just ordered mine 😍
In case it's one of those days 😉🖤🤍
November 22, 2024 at 5:48 PM
In case it's one of those days 😉🖤🤍
With the highs and lows the holidays can bring, I'd love to support to someone in need.
If you know a school or a friend that might benefit from MISSING VIOLET, please message me. 💜
If you know a school or a friend that might benefit from MISSING VIOLET, please message me. 💜
November 21, 2024 at 2:00 AM
With the highs and lows the holidays can bring, I'd love to support to someone in need.
If you know a school or a friend that might benefit from MISSING VIOLET, please message me. 💜
If you know a school or a friend that might benefit from MISSING VIOLET, please message me. 💜