Vivian Kirkfield

Thank you so much, Ana🩷🩷🩷🩷

So glad you jumped on board the 50 precious words train, dear Mari💕💕💕

Thank you so much, Teresa… That’s awesome! And thank you also for buying my book… I hope you enjoy it💕💕💕

Join me at the NESCBWI Spring Conference this May!
Come Renew and Refresh and receive the encouragement and support that SCBWI has been providing writers and illustrators for FIFTY-FIVE YEARS!
Registration opens MARCH 15!!!! #kidlit #amwriting #submissionopportunities
www.scbwi.org/.../2026-new...

Just heard from the manager at The Bookery in Manchester, NH...there are ONE HUNDRED AND TEN BOOKS in the #50PreciousWords Literacy Initiative pile already...and there is still time to donate a book - order online at shopbookerymht.com & all books will be given to Manchester schools in need. #kidlit

PB Rising Stars Mentorship Applications are OPEN Hello dear friends. Have you caught your breath from #50PreciousWords? While I and my assistant judges are busy reading the 677 fabulous entries, there are more opportunities for kid-lit writers on…

PB Rising Stars Mentorship Applications are OPEN viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/06/p... This could be a life-changing experience for #picturebook writers. #kidlit #iamwriting #mentorship Keep an eye on the application deadline: March 13!

Loving the kudos that ONE GIRL'S VOICE is receiving and thrilled to see this perfect book for elementary students sit next to books by @bandersonwriter.bsky.social & so many others on the list of 2026 NCSS Social Studies Notable Trade Books #teachers #socialstudies #librarians

So happy to see you with a submission for this 50 precious words again, dear Dena♥️♥️♥️♥️

I love your loyalty, dear Anne… It’s always wonderful to see your beautiful 50 precious word stories♥️♥️♥️

THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…

THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t... Please share to spread the word! #kidlit #iamwriting #contest #prizes

Perfect Picture Book Friday: GOD’S WONDER-FILLED WORLD Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. It’s always a joy to spread the news about new books…and it’s an especial pleasure when the book creator is someone I’ve kno…

Perfect Picture Book Friday: GOD'S WONDER-FILLED WORLD viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/27/p...

Happy Book Birthday: EMILY SAW A DOOR Plus Giveaway Can you feel the excitement? I can!!! I always feel this way when a new book flies into bookstores and we get a chance to celebrate…and in this case, the author IS flying (he lives in Israel …

Happy Book Birthday: EMILY SAW A DOOR Plus Giveaway viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/24/h... #kidlit #inclusion #kindness #courage

Thanks for sharing, dear Nadia!

Thanks for spreading the news… Such a great opportunity for writers♥️♥️♥️

PSSST…Did You Get the Memo About Writing Nonfiction PB Bios?

We are having a BLIZZARD in NH! How about you? But no matter the weather, as long as you have internet, you can join me over at NF FEST. I'm sharing insider tips about writing #NonfictionPBBios and the THREE L's: www.nffest.com/2026/02/psss...

I’m glad too Deborah💕💕 it’s always fun to talk about your passion💥💥💥

Thank you so much, Janet! The years are flying by...but I'm grateful for this incredible #kidlit community!

Thank you so much for the wonderful Q&A, Deborah! It was fun to chat about ONE GIRL'S VOICE!

Q&A with Vivian Kirkfield Vivian Kirkfield is the author of the children's picture book One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law ...

Guess where I am today? @deborahkalb.bsky.social invited me to her blog to chat about the path to publication for ONE GIRL'S VOICE - and I always love to share the process behind a book's birth. Why did I write this story? Come on over and find out: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/02/q-wi...

TWO exciting things to share:
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...

You are a sweetheart, Laura♥️♥️
It was great chatting with you today♥️

Happy Book Birthday: THREE PURIM BOARD BOOKS Hello dear friends! I hope you have been practicing your scales because we have a TRIPLE happy book birthday to sing…for THREE brand new Purim book boards. Here’s a peek at the covers: …

A Triple Book Birthday for THREE amazing board books from @pjlibrary.org viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/03/h...

Happy birthday, Linda♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
We all have to encourage and support each other, right?

It's almost my birthday! My first book launched when I was 72 & I love to encourage older women writers. The Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship does that by providing funds for retreats & workshops offered by The Barn @boydsmills.bsky.social (formerly Highlights) www.facebook.com/donate/12352...

Giveaway Recap and a Request for Reviews Hello dear friends! January is racing to a close and I wanted to award the THREE giveaways I offered in my last post. Question #1: When did I purchase the outfit I wore for our Fall 2025 family pho…

And the winners are...
Please stop by the blog post - there are FIVE winners!!
viviankirkfield.com/2026/01/27/g...

Boyds Mills OUR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP WINDOW IS NOW OPEN! Boyds Mills offers scholarships each year thanks to the generous support of our community! Apply now! Have questions? Join us for our #𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽...

Looking for financial assistance to attend @boydsmills.bsky.social (formerly Highlights) retreats or take online classes and workshops? The Scholarship window is OPEN! www.facebook.com/BoydsMills/p...

Greatly honored to see ONE GIRL'S VOICE is a nominee for the SCBWI Golden Kite Award along with books by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social Julie Winterbottom @katemessner.com & @amyhevron.bsky.social www.canva.com/design/DAG75...

TRIPLE #GIVEAWAY as I give thanks for my life of love, light, and laughter and wish everyone a season of peace and a New Year filled with good health and much happiness: viviankirkfield.com/2025/12/21/m...

Fingers crossed that flights to @ncte.org are not canceled or delayed because I am SO excited to be presenting with @writerjolene.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social #NyashaWilliams & signing copies of ONE GIRL'S VOICE at the Astra booth #922 on 11/21 at 1:30-2pm

Cover Reveal: THE CABBAGE SEED’S COLOSSAL SECRET Seeing a new picture book cover is like going to a museum for an opening! So, when my very dear kidlit friend Karen M. Greenwald’s new book cover was ready to make its debut, I knew I had to be the…

Come one! Come all! Stop by the blog post to get a peek at the Cover Reveal for CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET, written by Karen M. Greenwald and illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz...based on a TRUE story & launching February 17, 2026 on #NationalCabbageDay: viviankirkfield.com/2025/11/10/c...