I’ve created an entry for #50PreciousWords This contest is offered by Vivian Kirkfield. I’ve been lucky to be part of Vivian’s debut year, she has three books coming out and I have one, but who’s counting? We met through Picture Book Buzz which is a fantastic group of authors and illustrators. The contest runs through March 6, if you’d like to enter.
Sitting Atop the World
Together. Like a team. We climb.
Feel the strength underfoot.
My hand waits, if you need it. Reach for blue sky.
The branches are like stairs. We climb.
The tree holds us, hugs us, loves us.
Lean my way. Feel the sun’s warmth. Beauty surrounds us.
Sitting atop the world.
Published by authorlaurablog
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Powerful little collection of words!
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Thank you! I’ve never this contest before.
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It is a great deal of fun to read other entries, too! Good luck!
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Thanks, yes Ive been reading them too!
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Did you write one? I’ll look for it!
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Not this year… unless I get a rush of inspiration over lunch tomorrow. (: Last year was great inspiration for what I think is one of my best stories.
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It’s so lovely, I feel the warmth and togetherness, so powerful. Thanks for sharing 😊
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Thank you so much! It was fun to write and then I was revising word by word. It felt good to work on something completely fresh.
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So much fun! I’m so glad to hear it; getting away to a world of words is just amazing isn’t it?
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Lovely, Laura! Good luck with your book tour too.
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Thank you! I know it will be fun, I hope it will be successful. 😊
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Well done, Laura…and I’m so happy to have connected with you in #picturebookbuzz also. 😉
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