Lauri Meyers
@laurimeyers.bsky.social
Kidlit Author. Word juggler. Awkwardly funny. Embraces weird. #50PreciousWords Winner #KidsChoice Winner #PBParty 2023 HM #PBChat Mentorship 2021 #Madness!Poetry #SCBWI #12x12
Congrats David!!
October 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Congrats David!!
I entered #fallwritingfrenzy! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social are taking entries through Oct 8, so join in the fun!
You can read my story "Barnyard Joke Fest" here:
www.laurimeyers.com/2026/10/a-fa...
You can read my story "Barnyard Joke Fest" here:
www.laurimeyers.com/2026/10/a-fa...
A Fall Frenzy of Funny!
www.laurimeyers.com
October 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I entered #fallwritingfrenzy! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social are taking entries through Oct 8, so join in the fun!
You can read my story "Barnyard Joke Fest" here:
www.laurimeyers.com/2026/10/a-fa...
You can read my story "Barnyard Joke Fest" here:
www.laurimeyers.com/2026/10/a-fa...
part of being a picture book writer is switching two words that completely change the power of a manuscript!
Words Are Hard
ALT: Words Are Hard
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September 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
part of being a picture book writer is switching two words that completely change the power of a manuscript!
Egad!! So exciting my story Tami’s Toilet Training made the top 10 in #kidlitchucklechallenge! The story follows a chatty talking toilet’s first day with a new potty training toddler:)
And here is the correct graphic! (Whoops!)
Congrats to all of our #KidlitChuckleChallenge Top Ten winners this year. Congrats, and thanks for the laughs! 💖
Congrats to all of our #KidlitChuckleChallenge Top Ten winners this year. Congrats, and thanks for the laughs! 💖
September 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Egad!! So exciting my story Tami’s Toilet Training made the top 10 in #kidlitchucklechallenge! The story follows a chatty talking toilet’s first day with a new potty training toddler:)
Help!
I’m reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. She asks: “List three nurturing actions you took for your artist.” Worried mine may feel unloved because I can’t answer this!
Writing something new? Being creative? Taking a thinking nap? How are people nurturing their inner creative?
I’m reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. She asks: “List three nurturing actions you took for your artist.” Worried mine may feel unloved because I can’t answer this!
Writing something new? Being creative? Taking a thinking nap? How are people nurturing their inner creative?
September 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Help!
I’m reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. She asks: “List three nurturing actions you took for your artist.” Worried mine may feel unloved because I can’t answer this!
Writing something new? Being creative? Taking a thinking nap? How are people nurturing their inner creative?
I’m reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. She asks: “List three nurturing actions you took for your artist.” Worried mine may feel unloved because I can’t answer this!
Writing something new? Being creative? Taking a thinking nap? How are people nurturing their inner creative?
You know you need an excuse to giggle! One day left to enter the #kidlitchucklechallenge!
It’s lol time! The #KidLitChuckleChallenge is BACK! @juliehauswirth.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social and I are hosting again this year and we can’t wait to see what you one up with!
www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki...
www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki...
The 2026 KidLit Chuckle Challenge is Here!
Welcome, KidLit friends, to the 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge! The first-ever KidLit writing contest geared entirely toward HUMOR is back for its THIRD year in a row.
www.juliehauswirth.com
September 13, 2026 at 2:48 AM
You know you need an excuse to giggle! One day left to enter the #kidlitchucklechallenge!
Did it take me 7 months to watch this webinar? Yep. Was it worth the wait? YES! us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G-...
Watch "Creating Cute" about picture books with Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social, @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman
Watch "Creating Cute" about picture books with Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social, @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
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September 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Did it take me 7 months to watch this webinar? Yep. Was it worth the wait? YES! us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G-...
Watch "Creating Cute" about picture books with Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social, @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman
Watch "Creating Cute" about picture books with Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social, @mollyharris.bsky.social and Brooke Hartman
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Just five more days left in our open sub period! Get those “choices” subs in, and tell your kids!
September 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Just five more days left in our open sub period! Get those “choices” subs in, and tell your kids!
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Read the latest issue of PaperBound yet? Full of writing, illustrations, author interviews & writing prompts, this issue includes @laurimeyers.bsky.social's poem 'V Formation' 🩵🐦⬛
Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇
paperboundmag.com/issues
Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇
paperboundmag.com/issues
August 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Read the latest issue of PaperBound yet? Full of writing, illustrations, author interviews & writing prompts, this issue includes @laurimeyers.bsky.social's poem 'V Formation' 🩵🐦⬛
Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇
paperboundmag.com/issues
Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇
paperboundmag.com/issues
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Issue 3 submissions are open!
Details: epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Submission form: forms.gle/n6LSxDJdkJsv...
Details: epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Submission form: forms.gle/n6LSxDJdkJsv...
August 2, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Issue 3 submissions are open!
Details: epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Submission form: forms.gle/n6LSxDJdkJsv...
Details: epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Submission form: forms.gle/n6LSxDJdkJsv...
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#Contest Alert! Calling #kidlit #writers & those who play with words! Check out this year' #sunwritefun26 writing contest.
Dust off those keyboards, sharpen those pencils, wipe down those tablets for this #picturebook contest
#poet #writingcommunity #booksky #kidlitchat #books #author #authorlife
Dust off those keyboards, sharpen those pencils, wipe down those tablets for this #picturebook contest
#poet #writingcommunity #booksky #kidlitchat #books #author #authorlife
August 6, 2026 at 10:59 PM
#Contest Alert! Calling #kidlit #writers & those who play with words! Check out this year' #sunwritefun26 writing contest.
Dust off those keyboards, sharpen those pencils, wipe down those tablets for this #picturebook contest
#poet #writingcommunity #booksky #kidlitchat #books #author #authorlife
Dust off those keyboards, sharpen those pencils, wipe down those tablets for this #picturebook contest
#poet #writingcommunity #booksky #kidlitchat #books #author #authorlife
My middle grade poem in this issue of paperbound about finding your flock.
August 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
My middle grade poem in this issue of paperbound about finding your flock.
Some new poetry coming soon... but until the release just soak up the joy of this cover by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
🌈Cover Reveal☂️
Here it is! The cover of our brand-new WONDER issue. Illustrated by the super-talented @kimwnolan.bsky.social 🩵
There are so many bookish goodies in this issue, and we can’t wait to share it with you very VERY soon.
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Here it is! The cover of our brand-new WONDER issue. Illustrated by the super-talented @kimwnolan.bsky.social 🩵
There are so many bookish goodies in this issue, and we can’t wait to share it with you very VERY soon.
1/3
July 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Some new poetry coming soon... but until the release just soak up the joy of this cover by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
Having a hard time starting the day? Add some magic!
My poem "A Magical Morning" adds that spakle in the Little Thoughts Press "Traditions & Rituals" issue. Read the whole issue here: littlethoughtspress.gumroad.com/l/ltpmag14
@littlethoughtspress.com
My poem "A Magical Morning" adds that spakle in the Little Thoughts Press "Traditions & Rituals" issue. Read the whole issue here: littlethoughtspress.gumroad.com/l/ltpmag14
@littlethoughtspress.com
July 24, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Having a hard time starting the day? Add some magic!
My poem "A Magical Morning" adds that spakle in the Little Thoughts Press "Traditions & Rituals" issue. Read the whole issue here: littlethoughtspress.gumroad.com/l/ltpmag14
@littlethoughtspress.com
My poem "A Magical Morning" adds that spakle in the Little Thoughts Press "Traditions & Rituals" issue. Read the whole issue here: littlethoughtspress.gumroad.com/l/ltpmag14
@littlethoughtspress.com
So excited to be in this issue with my poem “Magical Morning”!
If your favorite ritual is reading each new issue cover to cover, then today is your lucky day!
Issue 14: Traditions & Rituals is here!
Now available in print & as a free/PWYW pdf.
Special thanks to @steenahernandez.bsky.social for serving as guest editor!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Issue 14: Traditions & Rituals is here!
Now available in print & as a free/PWYW pdf.
Special thanks to @steenahernandez.bsky.social for serving as guest editor!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
ISSUES | Little Thoughts
A collection of past Little Thoughts Press issues.
www.littlethoughtspress.com
July 22, 2026 at 11:21 PM
So excited to be in this issue with my poem “Magical Morning”!
So excited to share my poem “Raining Cats and Dogs” in this month’s Countdown magazine. The art extended to the cover too! So much fun .
June 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
So excited to share my poem “Raining Cats and Dogs” in this month’s Countdown magazine. The art extended to the cover too! So much fun .
Check out this interview with Tielmour Press. Plus a giveaway! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
Celebrate Get Caught Reading Month with Jon Seymour & Tielmour Press! PLUS - PB Critique Giveaway!
Hi readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds! Did you know that May is Get Caught Reading Month? It’s a celebration that encourages everyone to pick up a great book and get lost in its pages. Wha...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
June 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Check out this interview with Tielmour Press. Plus a giveaway! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
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I get to share the joy of our featured poems in the upcoming THE TOY magazine's Celebration Edition with my Rhyme Time critique partners/poets @laurimeyers.bsky.social & @mikeflowers.bsky.social!
@thetoypress.bsky.social
#celebrations
#poetry4kids #poets #kidlit
#librarians #teachers #parents
@thetoypress.bsky.social
#celebrations
#poetry4kids #poets #kidlit
#librarians #teachers #parents
April 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I get to share the joy of our featured poems in the upcoming THE TOY magazine's Celebration Edition with my Rhyme Time critique partners/poets @laurimeyers.bsky.social & @mikeflowers.bsky.social!
@thetoypress.bsky.social
#celebrations
#poetry4kids #poets #kidlit
#librarians #teachers #parents
@thetoypress.bsky.social
#celebrations
#poetry4kids #poets #kidlit
#librarians #teachers #parents
The first bees of spring arrived but unfortunately, they were ZOMBEES! Love this cute and funny picture book from @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for kids who like a tiny buzz of a scare.
April 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The first bees of spring arrived but unfortunately, they were ZOMBEES! Love this cute and funny picture book from @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for kids who like a tiny buzz of a scare.
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Please join Cindy Mackey and me for the STUCK Bumblebee Poetry Challenge at Please join us for the STUCK Bumblebee Poetry Challenge at https://jpuglow.substack.com/
Extinction is Forever
An Earth Day awareness poem
joyceuglowauthor.com
April 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Please join Cindy Mackey and me for the STUCK Bumblebee Poetry Challenge at Please join us for the STUCK Bumblebee Poetry Challenge at https://jpuglow.substack.com/
The porch of cabin 14 @boydsmills.bsky.social was full of inspiration and productivity this weekend!
April 20, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The porch of cabin 14 @boydsmills.bsky.social was full of inspiration and productivity this weekend!
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#NationalPoetryMonth
Issue 2 Poetry Spotlight
A LITTLE THING by @laurimeyers.bsky.social
“Sometimes my dog falls asleep
while I’m petting him.
I watch his blinks slow
until his eyes close.”
epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Issue 2 Poetry Spotlight
A LITTLE THING by @laurimeyers.bsky.social
“Sometimes my dog falls asleep
while I’m petting him.
I watch his blinks slow
until his eyes close.”
epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
A LITTLE THING -
DOGS SHOW LOVE & CARE | Artwork by Finn Rotert (age 6)
epistemiclit.com
April 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
#NationalPoetryMonth
Issue 2 Poetry Spotlight
A LITTLE THING by @laurimeyers.bsky.social
“Sometimes my dog falls asleep
while I’m petting him.
I watch his blinks slow
until his eyes close.”
epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
Issue 2 Poetry Spotlight
A LITTLE THING by @laurimeyers.bsky.social
“Sometimes my dog falls asleep
while I’m petting him.
I watch his blinks slow
until his eyes close.”
epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...
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Encouraging but of course these numbers are from the bookstore market only, and it's the state of the school/library market that led to the layoffs and closings. Publishers had reasons for what they did....
The article about 1st quarter 2026 covers the hard stuff, but this is in it, too.
April 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Encouraging but of course these numbers are from the bookstore market only, and it's the state of the school/library market that led to the layoffs and closings. Publishers had reasons for what they did....
How sweet is this poem in Highlights High Five???!!!! 💙💙💙💙
Like something out of a dream, my poem “Good night, Unicorn” is in the March issue of Highlights High Five!!
✨🦄 Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
✨🦄 Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
April 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
How sweet is this poem in Highlights High Five???!!!! 💙💙💙💙