Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer
@lknutsenkidlit
I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain kids.❤️ Boy mom. Former teacher. Coordinator #MightyKidlit #ND 💫📝🌈 Seeking Rep #50Preciouswords ‘26‘25 HM #springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner #Halloweensie ‘25 HM #SCBWI #12X12 #PBRS Col
🌼 #writing #revising #storiesmatter #one-man's-crud-is-another's-gold
Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for creating and championing this contest that brings the Kidlit community together. And thank you and the judges for the hours spent reading each story. You all amaze me. Thank you!!!🙏 😊 My story Hide-and-Seek, Wild Child earned an HM!🥳🤩🎉🎊 #50PreciousWords
Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social
My son and I go to the library every week and these are his favorites out of 30 books from this month in order. They are his faves because: He loves spooky 👻, Funny 😆, pirates, holiday celebrations, sweet treats, not going to bed, and friendship. #kidlit #market #thankfulforbooks #loveofreading #pb
In an industry of rejection, it truly is about the small victories and growth along the way. Out of 333 entries, 14 winners, and 32 or so honorable mentions, I’m proud of this!✨ I share it with my amazing critique group who help me see what I don’t see. 😂 @susancorry.bsky.social Marty, and Theresa.
✨Contest and Prize Alert: ☃️ 🎁 Start spinning your holiday-themed tales of 100 mighty words and JOIN the Mighty Kidlit Community. 🎄🎅 #kidlit #mightykidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn #chapterbook #community #writingforkids
Hoooooray! 👻 🍂🎃I just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy story. Thank you @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @professoraixa.bsky.social for offering inspirational and helpful #Kidlit contests that encourage growth and community. Someday I hope to give back like you all do:)
I’m furious!!! Enough is enough! Our children are dying. We should be doing everything within our power to protect innocent children. #enoughisenough #mentalhealth #guns #socialmedia #protectourkids #childhood
🎉Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures is a delightful read-aloud celebrating the joy of giving and the magic of staying connected to loved ones abroad. #readaloud #Kidlit #picturebook #filipinoheritage @christinealemshah.bsky.social
A mommy 🦆 has taken residence in our yard and we will have baby ducks soon. We bought a ramp so they can come in and out of the pool and not drown:( We will later have to drain the pool because it’s full of duck 💩. But she’s a pretty mama and my son loves checking on her and her🥚 🪺 #ducksinapool #pb
Mother’s Day can be a complicated or difficult day for many people, for a variety of reasons. This is your reminder that you are seen and loved, no matter what season of life you are in. #mothersday #youareloved #grievingmoms #childloss #pregnancyloss 🤍
I'm excited to participate in this BRAND NEW writing event judged by kids! #PBandkidJudges A huge thanks to @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social for organizing and to all of the generous judges and donators! The #kidlit community is incredible! 📚✏️🎉. My story in emojis: 🐶💋👨👩👧👦🏃♂️⚡
Sorry to be a pain, but when I click that link above, this is still what shows.
Hooray!🎉 Thank you #50preciouswords judges and @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for the Honorable Mention: Snappy’s New Smile. 😀 🐊 Congratulations to all of the winners, honorable mentions, and everyone who participated and was brave enough to put your story out there. Bravo!!
This is 💯 the truth! How do we break this 🔄 ? #kidlit #books #booktok #children’sbooks #reading #giveachildabook #publishersweekly #educate @tolentinoteaching.bsky.social
Yup. #Women’sDay #kidlit #internationalwomen’sday #HarryPotter #mg
✨Happy International Women’s Day 💪to all of the brave women fighting battles seen and unseen. We are strong, we are smart, we shine bright, and we matter! Keep writing and sharing your story! #internationalwomensday #kidlit #momswhowrite #pbparty #women #empowerment #amwriting
If you know, you know! 🙌#AnneofGreenGables #kidlit #writer #childrenslit
🎉🤩Partying is so much fun when it makes a difference! Good luck to all the kidlit writers! ✨There’s a child who can’t wait to read your book. 😘 📚 #pbparty #kidlit #writingforkids #pb
Peaceful mornings in Kailua. #blueskyartshow #landscapephotography #tranquility #beautifulearth #aloha #hawaii #loriknutsenphotography