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An online literary magazine for kids who love to read, by kids who love to create. ✨ *Cover contest and submissions closed! Issue 9: Mystery live now!* https://www.litkidsmagazine.com/

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What Will I Do When I Grow Up? by Anna Avagyan (10 y/o)

02.03.2026 23:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Issue 9: Mystery is live, and trust us when we say you don't want to miss it! The 5-13 y/o authors, artists, and photographers are so talented. Please tell them congrats, and spread Issue 9 far and wide. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/issue-9

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02.03.2026 23:43 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Announcing the release of Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍
Find intrigue and suspense in our new issue featuring work from the most creative 5-13 y/o kids! No magnifying glass is necessary to spot the talent here. Please share and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/issue-9

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01.03.2026 19:29 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Our new blog post features #kidlit author @laurastegman.bsky.social as she chats about her writing process and awesome MG trilogy. Many thanks for your wisdom, Laura! Please share the interview, follow her on SM, and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/laura-s...

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27.02.2026 23:52 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Have you heard the news? LKM Issue 9: Mystery releases on 3/1! 🔍
This issue will be full of suspense, and the kids are doing a great job editing their work for publication. Please subscribe, mark your calendars, and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com

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26.02.2026 22:57 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

It did! Issue 9 releases on our website on March 1st. Save the date and check out the finished product when you can! :)

23.02.2026 23:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Tomorrow (2/14) is the last day to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍
Lit Kids accepts writing, art, and photos from 5-13 y/o kids. Don't miss the chance to have your creative work published! Keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

13.02.2026 23:58 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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You won't want to miss our new interview with author and librarian @stephcherrywell.com about their writing process and love for books! Please follow Steph, share their blog feature, and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/steph-c...

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13.02.2026 22:28 👍 11 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Calling 5-13 y/o creatives! ☎️
Just a few days left to send submissions for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors by 2/14 for consideration. We can't wait to give your work a platform! Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #kidlit

11.02.2026 22:07 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Lit Kids needs YOU to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14! 🔍 We accept writing, art, and photos from 5 to 13 y/o kids, and our mentors can't wait to feature new talent. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

10.02.2026 23:42 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Lit Kids still needs art and photos for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍Do you know a talented 5-13 y/o kid? Please have them submit work by 2/14 for consideration. Our mentors are waiting with bated breath! Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians

09.02.2026 19:08 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Time is running out to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍
Calling 5-13 y/o kids! Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors by 2/14 for consideration. The clock is ticking down, and we can't wait to see what you've got. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #kidlit

08.02.2026 18:14 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Calling 5-13 y/o creative kids! ☎️
Please submit writing, art, and photos for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14. 🔍 We need your help to curate this issue. Our mentors love spotlighting your talent. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians #submissions

07.02.2026 22:58 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Do you know a talented 5-13 y/o? 👀
Lit Kids is open to submissions for Issue 9: Mystery through 2/14! 🔍 We especially need photos and art to round out our issue. Please point kids to our site for more info. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #kidlit #emag

06.02.2026 22:21 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Calling 5-13 y/o #writers, #artists, and #photographers! 📣
Lit Kids needs submissions to round out Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Please send work by 2/14 for consideration. We can't wait to spotlight your talent. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #kidlit #emag #teachers

05.02.2026 23:34 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Lit Kids needs HELP! 🤓
So far, we have some excellent submissions for Issue 9: Mystery, but we're in dire need of art and photography to include. 🔍 5-13 y/o kids may send work by 2/14 for consideration. Please spread the word and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #kidlit

04.02.2026 23:24 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Calling 5 to 13 y/o #writers, #artists and #photographers! ☎️
Lit Kids needs your help! Please send your creative work for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14. 🔍 We can't wait to spotlight your talent. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians

03.02.2026 22:49 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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What a plot twist! 🪢
Lit Kids extended the submission deadline for Issue 9: Mystery through 2/14! 🔍
5-13 y/o kids, send your best writing, art, and photos for consideration. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

01.02.2026 23:14 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

In this interview, I talk about children’s books, writing and illustration as trades, and offer advice to people still developing skills, including the importance of finding the joy in your work, especially when things get tough. @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social.

#SpeirGorm #Writing #Art #Illustration

01.02.2026 13:32 👍 19 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 0
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Calling creative 5-13 y/o kids! ☎️
We're extending the submission deadline for Issue 9: Mystery until 2/14! 🔍 Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors for consideration. We'll be on the lookout. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

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31.01.2026 22:33 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I talk about children’s books, writing and illustration as trades, and offer advice to people still developing skills in this interview with @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social.

#SpeirGorm #Writing #Art #Illustration

31.01.2026 12:10 👍 19 🔁 12 💬 0 📌 0
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Oisín McGann - Prolific Writer-Illustrator Oisín McGann was born in 1973 in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up there and in Drogheda, County Louth. He studied at Ballyfermot Senior College and then Dun Laoghaire School of Art and Design, before goin...

Our new interview with Irish writer-illustrator @oisinmcgann.bsky.social is enlightening for artists and authors alike! Please read, share, and give him a follow to promote his marvelous work. Keep shining! ✨

www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/ois%C3%...

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31.01.2026 00:54 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 2
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Calling talented 5-13 y/o kids! 📢
We still need writing, art, and photos for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍
Please submit your work by 1/31 for consideration. Our mentors are waiting in total suspense! Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#kidlit #parents #teachers #emag #librarians

30.01.2026 23:33 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Just a few days left for 5-13 y/o creatives to send pieces for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍
Lit Kids accepts writing, art, and photos exclusively from kids. Our mentors are primed and ready. Send your work by 1/31 and keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#kidlit #parents #emag #teachers

29.01.2026 22:49 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Yes! It's currently in production!
Once we have it launched, we'll put together a 2025 anthology too!

29.01.2026 22:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LAST CALL! 📣
We'll be closing submissions at the end of January for our 2024 Anthology cover art #contest. 📖
All Lit Kids alumni are welcome to participate for the chance to have their art on an actual book cover! More info here. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#kidlit #art

29.01.2026 22:07 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Calling 5-13 y/o creative kids! ☎️
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN until 1/31 for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Send your writing, art, and photos to our mentors for consideration. We can't handle the suspense! Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #kidlit #emag #teachers #submissions #librarians

28.01.2026 23:15 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Do you know a talented 5-13 y/o kid? 👀
Lit Kids is open to submissions for Issue 9: Mystery through 1/31! 🔍 We accept writing, art, and photos, and our mentors are waiting with bated breath to see what you've got in store. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #emag #kidlit

28.01.2026 00:42 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Calling 5-13 y/o writers, artists, and photographers! 📢
Only a week left to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍Send your pieces by 1/31 for consideration, and please spread the word. We wouldn't be Lit Kids without your help. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions
#parents #kidlit #emag

27.01.2026 00:27 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Lit Kids needs submissions! Spread the word! 📣
Please send writing, art, and photos from 5 to 13 y/o kids by 1/31 for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Without you, we won't have an Issue 9! Our mentors need your help. Keep shining! ✨
www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions

#parents #kidlit #emag #teachers

25.01.2026 22:30 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0