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Pencil & Persistence

Writing in the cracks of real life. Stories about children’s books, creativity, motherhood, and the persistence it takes to keep showing up to the page.

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Showing Up to the Page: Delia Ruiz

Making room for creativity, motherhood, and stories of love, family, and culture

Showing Up to the Page with Jessica Milo

On friendship, critique partners, community, and making space for the work

From Contributor to Guest Editor ✨

A behind-the-scenes look at editing Little Thoughts Press Issue Fourteen: Traditions and Rituals 📚

Showing Up to the Page with Camden S. Holley

What it looks like to make stories, laugh, and create while growing up and going to school

🦌 Little Precious: An Unexpected Update 💛

I never imagined a tiny fawn resting quietly in our yard would touch so many hearts

Showing Up to the Page with Salma Ali

Creativity, curiosity, and listening to your inner child

Showing Up to the Page with Thelia Hutchinson

Creativity, community, and showing up

On Mothers, Love, and Becoming

A few poems for Mother’s Day

Homeschooling: What I’ve Learned

What four years of homeschooling has looked like for us

Showing Up to the Page: A Conversation with Jenna Elyse Johnson

A cozy conversation on creativity and showing up