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Reader,writer, gardener. 12X12, SCBWI, PB, PBParty, Retired teacher-4th grade, 31 years!

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The SAVE America Act is a voter suppression scam. It would take away the rights of working people to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

The Senate must reject this bill.

13.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 24021 πŸ” 8392 πŸ’¬ 862 πŸ“Œ 398

Once you learn to read. You will be free forever.
~ Frederick Douglass

10.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just entered the #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST with my story titled, "Imagination in a Refugee Camp." A beautiful reminder that ALL children are OUR children. Go like and comment on the stories you love! #kidlit #kidlitart #author #writer viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

03.03.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I got my agent @joycekay.bsky.social after placing in the #PBParty showcase last year. @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the other judges put in a ton of work!
If you're in the query trenches, don't miss this wonderful experience!

03.03.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I will do this.

13.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MARDI CLAW by @ninasnyder.bsky.social, illustrated by Paola Crisante (Pendragon Press).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

13.02.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I will do this.

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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

05.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 466 πŸ” 331 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 57

I do reread it and am often surprised how it pleases me!

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Monica Clark-Robinson and Yvonne Clark bring us such a special new picture book! Teaching for Change: How Septima Clark Led the Civil Rights Movement to Voting, a loving testament to the legacy of Yvonne's grandmother, Septima Poinsette Clark.
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Out now from Quill Tree Books!

27.01.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check this out! And for ongoing organizing also look at the ECF Vital Practices solidarity toolkit: www.ecfvp.org/toolkits/sol...

28.01.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you! What a beauty! Lifted my spirits!

29.01.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exquisite!

18.01.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.

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Glad to collaborate with the school guidance counselor! She provided a list of students & asked for book recommendations based on their reading interests. Much fun to consider titles to bring these readers together. #iamaschoollibrarian #collaboration #librariesareforeveryone #publiceducationmatters

14.01.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. πŸ‘‡ Stay safe.

08.01.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 14737 πŸ” 10262 πŸ’¬ 102 πŸ“Œ 101

Yay! You are such a great writing partner and glad we met. Thanks to 12x12 as well

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THE LIBRARIANS is a blood-boiling documentary occasionally hamstrung by gimmicks β€” Moviejawn by Ian Hrabe, Staff Writer The Librarians is an important movie for our times, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its issues.

β€œAmerica should know better. There’s a reason The Librarians juxtaposes Nazi book burnings w a 2022 book burning in TN: they’re the same exact thing, w the same goal of eliminating any info that contradicts that of the righteous believers who want to run the country.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

11.01.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is sad.

31.12.2025 00:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Writer Beware In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you c...

New #WriterBeware blog post: per a report by @publisherslunch.bsky.social, Amazon's new gen AI-powered "Ask This Book" feature for Kindle is, in effect, an "in-book chatbot" writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/k...

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But it will come back. Do not give up.

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Bravo to you,reaching out in person is scary!

30.10.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A coda to this: I've seen people calling it the Epstein Ballroom, and that makes quite a lot of sense. Donations like the ones Trump is so eager to brag about were Epstein's specialty. They were how he insinuated himself into so many powerful places.

23.10.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The book β€˜why fascists fear teachers’ by Randi Weingarten

The book β€˜why fascists fear teachers’ by Randi Weingarten

This finally arrived and I have a million things to do but I can’t put it down. The Nazis sent over a thousand πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄teachers to concentration camps for refusing to sign up to Nazi β€˜education’ policies. We teach critical thinking, have strong unions and build communities. They are scared of us alright! ✊

20.10.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

20 Israeli captives, 1,966 Palestinians. About 1,700 of those are Palestinians captured by Israeli forces over the last 2 years, many held without arrest.
Should Israelis have been taken & held hostage? No.
Should we be highlighting the disparity in numbers and media focus on the few Israelis? Yes

13.10.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A consistent thing about Trumpists in power is how they want everyone else to believe that people only do things for money

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UPDATE -- students in Georgia who've participated in the Reading Bowl have launched a petition to get answers as to why these 8 books were banned. Please amplify their petition and message, as well as the story here.

Petition: www.change.org/p/ensure-tra...

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(next to an image of the Capitol and a hand holding a megaphone) STOP THE TRUMP SHUT DOWN

(next to an image of the Capitol and a hand holding a megaphone) STOP THE TRUMP SHUT DOWN

Mike Johnson is so desperate to shield Republicans from questions about huge healthcare cuts and health insurance costs hikes that he keeps canceling House business so the GOP can hide.

Let’s keep the pressure on Republicans to stop hiding and end the Trump Shutdown: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

11.10.2025 01:26 πŸ‘ 702 πŸ” 255 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 9

Went to see Life of a Showgirl with my sister. We are 76 snd78. She has always been a fan and I am catching up!

11.10.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We have not just the right but the obligation to disagree with the government. It is the essence of what it means to be free.

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