Children’s poet. Abrams publishes my four-book, award-winning Magical List series. Co-winner 2021 YorkMix International Children’s Poetry Prize & 2018 MG Katherine Paterson Prize. Poems published in many magazines and anthologieshttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3ltzfdzjpmk2mIt's LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST's book birthday. So grateful to my wonderful editor Meredith Mundy, to my talented illustrator Kiersten Eagan, to my relentless agent Steven Chudney, and to the entire Abrams team. #kidlitmeagfeed #kidlit #poet #writingcommunity15 Jul 2025 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzfdzjpmk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lrazkkiw4k2aLITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST received an exciting review from Publisher's Weekly: "Sorcery joyously infuses a child’s day in Zax’s pleasant rhyming take on one witch’s accounting of tasks." Eagan makes "this enchanted 'to-do list' feel as much like play as work." On my to-do list: feeling grateful.10 Jun 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrazkkiw4k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lr227xdxwk2gThrilled that SLJ has included LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST in this season's list: 35 Picture Book Fiction Series Perfect for Comfort and Discovery. #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet07 Jun 2025 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr227xdxwk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lookcjpmk22qExcited to have our first, lovely review of LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST from the School Library Journal: "A welcome addition for all those who hold spookiness in their heart all year round . . . . VERDICT A fun supernatural read." #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet08 May 2025 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lookcjpmk22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lnihnjiesk2aGrateful to have two poems in Mel Woodend's new anthology POEMS FOR HEARING DOGS, in support of hearing dogs for deaf people.23 Apr 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnihnjiesk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lhtobyd3b222Excited to share the cover of LITTLE BUNNY'S TO-DO LIST. This time the EASTER BUNNY has lots to get done! Thanks to Kiersten Eagan, Meredith Mundy, and the Abrams team. #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed Available for pre-order here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-bunnys-to-do-list-helen-kemp-zax/1146960349?ean=9781419779480 www.abramsbooks.com?s=Little+Bun...10 Feb 2025 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtobyd3b222https://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lhmjh2tmwk2jLITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST with lots more of Kiersten Eagan's adorable illustrations is available for preorder at B&N for 25% off TODAY! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-witchs-to-do-list-helen-kemp-zax/1146125259?ean=9781419778957 #AbramsKids #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet #writingcommunity07 Feb 2025 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmjh2tmwk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lhhmkb37ps2fWhat fun to find LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST in Publishers Weekly's Children's Books for Spring! LITTLE WITCH is available for pre-order at https://www.amazon.com/Little-Witchs-List.../dp/1419778951 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../little.../1146125259... Please share some witchy magic with a child you love! #AbramsKids #kidlitmeagfeed05 Feb 2025 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhhmkb37ps2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lfvvpfxuak23Rebecca’s book is pure inspiration for young writers! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jan 2025 03:58 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfvvpfxuak23https://bsky.app/profile/helenzax.bsky.social/post/3lfvdapsfy22eOne of the very best days! #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet16 Jan 2025 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:ef5kqp3bjdvb5v2kpgkkpady/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfvdapsfy22e