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Poetry Friday: Small Things

Posted on March 6, 2026 by rosecappelli

Welcome to Poetry Friday! The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amhurst, MA has long been on my bucket list of places to visit. But this week I experienced the wonder of Eric Carle at a special exhibit … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling Contest: Suzy’s Bracelet

Posted on April 1, 2021 by rosecappelli

I love writing contests! Maybe it’s the challenge, maybe it’s the focus, or maybe it’s just because it’s fun. Yesterday I received word that I got an honorable mention in Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words Contest, and I was thrilled. … Continue reading →

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Ozzy Octopus: A Holiday Helper

Posted on December 7, 2020 by rosecappelli

Since it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, it must be time for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Annual Holiday Contest. This year’s challenge is to write a story for children about a holiday helper with no more than 250 words. … Continue reading →

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The Shelter Shuffle

Posted on October 29, 2020 by rosecappelli

I’m participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie Story Contest. The task – tell a complete story in 100 words or less that uses the words skeleton, creep, and mask in any form. Here goes! The Shelter Shuffle (96 words) Trouble … Continue reading →

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Picture Book Critique Fest (#PBCritiqueFest2020)

Posted on October 25, 2020 by rosecappelli

If you are part of of the Kid Lit Community, you know how important critiques are to the whole process of learning and publishing. You are probably also aware of how generous authors in this community are with their time … Continue reading →

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