"Holyoke is planning several big events this fall and winter to bring more people downtown, support local shops and restaurants, and celebrate the launch of its new Puerto Rican Cultural District."

Some #worldkidlitmonth in Spanish: Llamando a mamá written by Anya Damirón (Dominican Republic) and illustrated by César Barceló (Spain) Max calls mamá for every single thing, but when mamá stops responding he starts learning that he can do stuff on his own.

The 2026 Batchelder Committee is looking for your suggestions for the Batchelder Award! Learn how to submit your suggestions on the ALSC blog. #kidlit

Back in Boston and it's September 1st indeed. Chaos, all the students and Uhauls...

Happy Bi month to my fellow Bi+ folks!

We made a #WorldKidLitMonth starter pack! to help you find diverse & translated children's/YA books from around the globe World Kid Lit Month is the month to explore the world through international & globally inclusive children's books. Where will you travel by book? go.bsky.app/BNqvNtU

Paseando a Mami 🥰

This mental image did make me chortle I’ll admit

"People forgot about the Lower Ninth Ward. I got to stay strong, positive. But sometimes it hurts. It hurts because when I drive from my house to come here, I remember, they had a store here, they had a school here, we had a hospital here. We had everything back here," Cotlon says."

Acaban de renunciar el rector de la UPR Humacao y el rector interino de la UPR Arecibo, citando un ambiente caótico y sumamente hostil desde la llegada de la presidencia [atornillada] de Zayira Jordán. También se está hablando de que la rectora de la UPR Ponce hará lo mismo próximamente. #BlueskyPR

Entre BSNF (viene Cafetaleras) y FIBA AMERICUP (viene Puerto Rico) 🏀🏀🏀

Almost there! Four more to find. #hellokittyxtmnt

how to catch up with things, with stuff here, with life. How to stay connected #onhere?

🎵 You got a fast car 🎵 🎵 We got an archive to anywhere 🎵

"I entrust you with [Palestine's] people, with its oppressed young children who were not given the chance to dream or live in safety and peace, whose pure bodies were crushed by thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart, their remains scattered on the walls." -- Anas Al Sharif

Me waiting for the Valkyries egg to hatch #wnba #wnbanow #valkyries

Somebody that works for the Valks watches old WWF #wnbasky #wnba #GSV

This game 😰 🏀 #WASvsMIN #WNBA

well alright Allisha Gray

Fobazi is currently in the ICU and could use your support. Apologies to those I haven’t been able to reach out to yet. You can message me for more info and I will be posting updates to GoFundMe. Please share, send healing thoughts, prayers, etc. ❤️ -Elena gofund.me/c8485b58

Librarians in Watertown have been flooded with emails requesting they remove a picture book, "A Map for Falasteen," from a suggested summer reading list for second graders.

I've got some bad news for you Rachael. Might wanna sit down for this one.

Apparently today is Stationery Store Day! Grabbed some cuteness at Tiny Turns

Apparently today is Stationery Store Day! Grabbed some cuteness at Tiny Turns

The Comic Book (Series of 8 Drawings), 1978 #artbots #basquiat https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/826483

Bluesky once again suspended Lexi Alexander @lexialex.bsky.social who happens to be one of the most vocal Palestinian voices on this app. WTF?

The two books are picture books by/about Palestinians. Palestinian children can't even exist in books for some people. #freepalestine 🇵🇸

It is genuinely maddening watching liberals say “I told you so” as 85% of Gaza is thrusted into the fifth stage of famine. This is a democrat funded and supported genocide. Kamala campaigned on continuing unconditional support of Israel. You are yelling at the wrong people.

🎶 Este es el fueegoooo que quemaaaa, no se si me entendiste 🎶 #bsn95

"Cancel culture" was predatory men experiencing consequences for predation and white people *feeling* they could not be happily racist...

What do you mean next week is August?‽?‽

Don't use abolish ICE if what you mean is Re-Form ICE.

NYC announces partnership with the app formerly known as “Vigilante.”

Unas vueltitas en PR con mis querides 🥰

Tomorrow!

Hi BlueSky, my name is Victor, I’m a Mexican-American illustrator based in Portland, OR. I’m always looking for more work in #editorial and #publishing . Let’s make something rad together. 💼 Bizarthestar.com ✉️ [email protected]

Next Thursday, July 17th I'll be participating in this free virtual event: School Library Journal Picture Book Palooza! I'll be moderating the Animal Tales panel with a great slate of authors and photographers. Go to slj.com for more info. #kidlit

“Officers informed museum staff that they were assessing entry and exit points for upcoming events that may draw undocumented attendees. When asked to leave the premises, agents refused and continued to walk the property, further intimidating staff and disregarding legal boundaries.”

According to a press release from U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, yesterday around 4:00 PM 15–20 DHS vehicles showed up at the Puerto Rican Museum in Humboldt Park, “Federal agents entered the museum property and refused multiple requests to present a warrant, badge, or identification.”

The crab museum outflanking all western politicians on genocide

notice how strategically he says "we" and build that into your politics yesterday

So much is expected, especially stats, stats, stats, stats. Our children and their caregivers are going through a lot, how can we assist them in what they need/want? And if they want that from us, and if not, that's okay. Everyone is exhausted including our children.

Gracias @zinelibraries.bsky.social 🖤 We won the zine raffle to start and amplify a Zines/Mini-Comics Collection at UPR. A collab with two colegas quienes llevan rato metiéndole. ✊🏽 Siempre aquí pa la alma mater y el lugar donde trabajé como librarian por pal de años.

In his new musical video “NUEVAYoL”, Bad Bunny pays homage to the 30 Puerto Rican nationalists that in 1977 occupied the Statue of Liberty in protest against US colonization of Puerto Rico and in favor of Puerto Rico’s independence 🇵🇷

Another year of "Let's spy the colors and things of our neighborhood". Stop by the BPL-Connolly Branch to pick up a bingo sheet and a mini mural kit. 🖤 #art #streetart #murals @jamaicaplain-02130.bsky.social

New issue of Chiricú on Latinx Futurity in Young Adult and Children's literature, edited by Renee Hudson @renhu2.bsky.social‬

Big thanks to everyone who attended the American Library Association annual conference and visited the Zine Pavilion! If you contributed to the Zine Pavilion 2025 Collaborative Zine, you can print out a copy for yourself here: www.zinelibraries.info/zine-pavilio...

They want everybody to think that an Irish band and a Black-British band are the only ones who spoke up for Palestine...which is far from the truth

One of the highlights of #alaac25 was celebrating Rudy Gutierrez & Nathalie Alonso's Sibert honor for Call Me Roberto! Había que representar 🔥✊🏽🖤 #21