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Spring Fling KidLit Contest 2022

4/2/2022

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It's time for the Spring Fling KidLit Contest hosted by the effervescent author, agent, and teacher Kaitlyn Sanchez and gracious librarian, teacher, and author Ciara O'Neal! Writers who accept the challenge choose a spring themed GIF and write a story with 150 words or less! 
I hope you enjoy my entry, The Authors' Tea. It was inspired by a true story from my teaching days. I hope to turn it into a picture book one day! 
tps://i.gifer.com/J0hI
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THE AUTHORS’ TEA by Dena Davis 
(149 words)

I write a poem for the Authors’ Tea. 
My words flow through my pencil. 
Miss Maya says creative spelling is okay. 

I trip on words in books,
But my words…I know them in my heart. 
I practice each day until…

The special family night arrives! 
I take a deep breath and read …

“I am Spring.  
I am a fawn wobbling and finding my strength,
Brown and white like cinnamon sugar toast.

I am a poppy opening to joy, 
Golden like the warm sun. 

I am apricot blossoms bursting with energy,
White like popcorn puffs. 

I am a creek singing after the rain,
Blue sky reflecting in my water.

I am a peeper playing under a full moon,
Brown like my muddy home. 

I am a kite dancing in the wind,
All the colors of the rainbow.

I am Spring.”

Miss Maya beams,
Mama cries,
I smile and bow. 
7 Comments
Katie link
4/2/2022 05:05:18 pm

I love how you show that letting the story come first (before spelling or grammar) helps kids stretch their storytelling muscles.

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Dena link
4/3/2022 01:17:53 pm

Thank you, Katie!

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Anne Lipton
4/2/2022 08:49:30 pm

I love your evocative imagery and sweet, authentic voice!

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Dena link
4/3/2022 01:18:24 pm

Thank you so much, Anne!

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mary helen berg
4/3/2022 11:34:40 am

Simply gorgeous!

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Dena link
4/3/2022 01:19:02 pm

Thank you so much!

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Anxiety Rehab link
6/2/2025 12:56:59 am

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet so many people hesitate to get treatment due to stigma. Let’s normalize therapy the same way we do doctor visits.

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    I am a mom to two sweet and lively boys and live in Santa Barbara, California. My oldest has Cornelia deLange Syndrome. He fuels my passion for advocating for equity and inclusion wherever I go. I love the power of a good story to inspire, educate, and make change in our world. 

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