Hugo nominations are open and I have only two requests: 1. Commit to picking 2 non-Tordotcom novellas for your ballot 2. For the love of all that is holy in this world, do not nominate adult/crossovers or middle grade books for the Lodestar - officially categorized YA only!

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

We are being heard . Phone Capitol Switchboard. Write down a shot polite message telling your Reps what u want them to do. .202) 224-3121. Numbers count. Call WH Join protests in your city This is our moment to stop the coup

House Oversight Republicans spent two years subpoenaing and deposing every person who ever had a cup of coffee with Hunter Biden over the last 20 years, but now oppose a subpoena to hear from the person really running the government who hasn’t even had a confirmation hearing.

The only immigrant trying to destroy the country.

New development: filibuster happening. Please call your reps and put pressure on them to participate and speak.

More of this please!

OVER FIFTY ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING AUTHORS, PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, LIBRARIANS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND MORE SIGN JOINT LETTER OBJECTING TO CENSORSHIP IN EXECUTIVE ORDER ON GENDER IDENTITY

This is so well deserved! His art is so beautiful in this book. Colorful, active, and transcendent! Hooray!

Louder for the people in the back. #ncte24

I think I successfully made a Starter Pack… I may have missed a few (more like a ton) Latinx KidLit Creators. If you wish to be added or removed please let me now! Comment section and DMs are open. #kidlit go.bsky.app/Ug7wAZg

I wear a lot of tshirts related to my classes. But this one is most appreciated by my students as well as random Ss I see in the halls (one trans student I’d pass in hall time to time saw me without it and said you’re the guy with the tshirt right?). Seems relevant on this day, in this time…

🎁Welcome to part one of Lee & Low's 2024 holiday gift guide! Today, we're recommending books for the littlest ones in your life — books for babies! ✨Check out the recommendations in this post, then visit leeandlow.com/blog to discover our full gift guide.✨

Do you love abstract art? Comment something you love about abstract art Follow everyone in it. I can add you to the pack :) Please Share Abstract Art Lovers. #art #culture #artculture #starterpack #artculturestarter #abstract #abstractart go.bsky.app/J9FmfcX

Do you or someone you know reposting other people’s fine art? Comment below, so I can add you to the pack :) Please Share Art. #art #culture #artculture #starterpack #artculturestarter #shareart #artshare #artfeed go.bsky.app/TGMG6Db

A good look at the Harper AI deal. I agree with Authors Guild that the split should've given more to the author, or the deal should've gone toward the original advance. I know it wasn't in the original contract, but contracts can be amended. #writers

Here’s a starter pack for picture book and young fiction book creators in the UK - please ask to be added 😄 go.bsky.app/Eopnbgm

🧵 Mega thread (in progress) of graphic novels for kids & YA recommendations. Will be adding to this list progressively. Feel free to add recommendations to it but no self-promo please. For librarians, teachers, and new readers of graphic novels. #KidsGN📚💬 #kidlit

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️

Ok here is a starter pack of many of the authors and participants of #MGBookChat. I know I am missing many and some have not transitioned here YET. Let me know who needs to be added or wants to be added. go.bsky.app/4aiDvMC

Even people with deep publishing experience get confused about the roles in #kidlit publishing. I use a filmmaking analogy to build a bridge. Book Editor = Producer Art Director = Director Book Designer = Film Editor Author = Screenwriter Illustrator = Actors, Cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE

Hi everyone, so I'd like to do a Muslim artist starter pack - if anyone has suggestions or if YOU 🫵 are a Muslim artist pleaseee pretty please reply below.. thank you 🙏🌟

If asked how much you'd need to be paid in order to allow some AI company to ingest your creative work, this is the right answer to give

Never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids. Never stop reading to them, and helping them to read. Never stop changing lives. #literacy #kidlit #books

I came a little late for #kidlitchat tonight. But have loved reading everyone’s childhood favorite books. Many of which are also my favorites. She’ll Silverstein’s The Missing Piece Meets the Big O is a favorite. My copy is falling apart.

5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯 Also, we're hiring! bsky.social/about/join

Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 MILLION deaths: -- 146 million of those, children under age 5 -- 101 million of those, infants under age 1 Now THAT is pro-life.

Hey #kidlitchat, if you are also an illustrator, we have a chat for #kidlitart this coming Thursday (it's once a month). Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for more info.

I 100% agree with this. Being able to see consistency of characters, narrative arc, and a variety of POVs/zooms really a helps an AD or designer know what you can do and how you will approach a book project. #kidlit #artdirection

If you missed Part 1, it's available here! bsky.app/starter-pack...

🧵For the new arrivals in kidlit and graphic novels looking for their community: thought we’d share all the starter packs we know of so far. Feel free to add more here. From @mariannedoherty.bsky.social go.bsky.app/kRfNFe

Do you love Fine Art or know someone who does? Let me know so I can add you! go.bsky.app/JQM1FiM

This one has a solid mix of creative people from all across the creatosphere.✨

People keep saying that Bluesky reminds them of early Twitter, or that it’s the New Twitter. This is not Twitter. It is better by leaps and bounds. Utilizing the granular controls @debbieohi.com describes below makes Bluesky much safer and more useful than Twitter ever was.

Big thanks to everyone making starter packs with artists and authors! I’ve tried to repost the ones I see so everyone can enjoy all the wonderful creatives on this platform!

My Neurodivergent Artists and Illustrators Starter Pack is live! :D Check it out here: go.bsky.app/R6LZWyb (And I still have room so feel free to rec yourself or others!) #ADHD #Autism #ArtistSupport

This is important to note as so many of us have migrated and building our communities - Bluesky is its own wonderful unique platform and you want to make it the right experience and place for you. Thx again @debbieohi.com for the wise words and guides to help us.

Hey folks, a reminder: Don't use Gen ai. You can either afford an artist/stock art, or you can't. If you can't, you can make your own art/designs or abstain. Or you can cheaper your entire brand and communicate to your audience that you peddle low-effort garbage by using a plagiarism machine.

Had a handful of homophobic/transphobic messages here today because I’ve created a Starter Pack supporting LGBTQIA+ writers. Please follow and share this pack to help keep Bluesky the positive place it promises to be. go.bsky.app/UD2Hf7W

Making a new block list explicitly for TERFs Very explicit transphobia (and liking explicit transphobia) is the only reason I will add someone to this list. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Here's link to some of the #kidlit authors and illustrators I already follow. Hopefully it will get some of you started! go.bsky.app/2ozDNeQ

Art drawn by people who very rarely make art and think they are “bad at art” is 1000x cooler than AI art. It’s life-affirming. It’s often unexpected. I cannot overemphasize how much I love when people just go for it. You do not need the machine for this human endeavor.

I've put together a little bundle of artists I love, and where i can certify they are creating 100% human-made art. Some are just starting out in their careers, others are established professionals. Go explore! go.bsky.app/Nw4pFee

As Bluesky gains popularity, more spammers / trolls are showing up. HAPPILY, Bluesky has many tools to help you control what you do & don't see...including controlling who can reply, hiding replies, etc. Pls read my newly updated Moderation tips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... #BlueSkyTips

A little something to make it easier to find some dope Black creatives to follow on here. ☺️ go.bsky.app/U3UQX2A

Always 💖 Don't make me tap the sign

I wanted to introduce myself. I’m an Art Director and designer with 17+ years in #kidlit publishing. I left Clarion/Harper almost 2 years ago to become a freelance AD for smaller indie publishers. Clients include Charlesbridge, Nosy Crow Inc., Bala Kids, and Abrams. I work on PBs and GNs mostly.