Really excellent piece on AI.

Love this.

I had never really thought about the fact that The Lord of the Rings is the 500,000+ word version of “the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house” but here’s the explanation.

Boromir falls for the power of the ring not because he likes Sauron, but because Boromir cannot imagine overthrowing the dark lord other than by force. He fundamentally doesn’t understand the nature of Sauron’s or the ring’s power, so he tries to take it and become a great captain of war.

Folks, you can't report the United States to its manager. There's no superhero coming to save us. We don't need one giant act of heroism. We need millions of small acts of solidarity. Help one person in your community for nothing in return. Then, do it again. And again. That's the revolution.

Ugh. Sooo disappointing to see my rep @raskin.house.gov voted yes on this.

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

And that's just from the Pragmatist side, just WAIT until I bust out the Confucian and classical Japanese aesthetics, both of which argue that damaging our ability to appreciate art is to damage our very humanity, our ability to HAVE experience.

No but actually, art enables us to share experience across difference. Indeed, there are some things that are best communicated through art and any situation that damages our ability to appreciate art damages our ability to communicate across difference.

In DC? Stop by the Van Ness Main Street pop-up market today! I'll be here until 3.

"A couple hundred dollars to a working artist could make a difference" is so, so true. An unexpected boon of a couple hundred would be the difference between paying off bills, and stopping the cycle of transferring credit card balances from whichever card is offering no interest to another.

This.

Got my flu and covid vaccines this morning! I know I'm lucky to be in MD and have fairly easy access to both vaccines. Please get yourself and your family vaccinated if you're able to do so. It's such a simple way to protect yourself and your community.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard for September! I create collaged illustrations using paper I paint and cut by hand. Looking for representation and interested in PBs and covers. www.withoutaladder.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard for September! I create collaged illustrations using paper I paint and cut by hand. Looking for representation and interested in PBs and covers. www.withoutaladder.com

Amen

My favorite evergreen Molly Ivins quote: "I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag."

Reading is Resistance. Knowledge is Power. Read with your kids. Read with your spouse or partner. Read with your friends. Read with your classmates Join a book club. Form a book club. Resist this vile, fascist regime. Resist these monstrous evildoers Reading is Resistance. Knowledge is Power.

Know-your-rights trainings, cop watching, and more taking place over the upcoming weeks. 51st.news/making-some-...

Ugh, I've been so awful at posting anything lately. It's been a weird summer and a tough year. But here's a tree I'm working on today....all those tiny leaves are very soothing for me. And, yes, I cut them all out by hand. 😄

the US profoundly needs a children's rights movement. children are not property... they deserve opportunity and learning and autonomy and security.... and our country just does not acknowledge this

Have a tree.

There is absolutely no excuse for any Democrat asked about trans athletes to ever respond with anything but “why are you wasting my time asking about FEWER THAN FIFTEEN CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY WHO WANT TO PLAY GAMES WITH THEIR FRIENDS. What is wrong with you?”

"AI" is IT from A Wrinkle in Time. "Just give in," the AI pushers say. "We can all be together in this. You don't have to think." Time to hold onto your inner Meg, friends.

Can’t believe I’ve become a radical extremist with so many unpopular, society-shaking opinions like that all humans deserve human rights, including clean air and healthcare.

I'm seeing a number of posts that say things like, MAGA hates anyone who's read a book without pictures in it... Counterpoint: MAGA hasn't read enough picture books; if they had, they'd more likely be decent human beings w an inclusive world view. Everyone should read more picture books.

From my #kidlit #kidlitart newsletter: “I not only agree, I think it’s impossible to make great art (the best books for kids are) for humans by removing humans from the equation. Humans that care is the children’s publishing secret sauce and I’m here for it.” ✨ open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

the republican party is a modern day Slave Power and the only way forward for this country is to sweep it into the ash heap of history

It was almost impossible to focus on work yesterday afternoon because the first bound copies of HOW TO SAY GOODBYE IN CUBAN arrived on my doorstep!!! I can’t wait for everyone to hold their own copy. ❤️📚 It’s out Sept. 30th and available for preorder now! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710031...

I think the Peter Thiel types think they're like Frodo , chosen by the universe to wield power when really they sought out power and they're so corrupted they can't see it. They think their Gandalf when they're Saruman

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THIS

Make art about it. Make art to process it. Make art to escape it. Make art to protest it. Make art to change it. Make art to grow from it. Make art to recover from it. Make art to understand it. Make art to question it. Just make art about it.

Use your work to help, use your work to resist, use your work to educate, use your work to raise money for others, use your work to bring joy, and use your work to survive Art is needed

My book is out and it’s available on Amazon 😊 I’m really excited about this little gem. Each page has such a big piece of my heart. Im excited I get to share it with others 🥰 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #writer

Today is the No Kings day of protest. Please be safe. Please demonstrate peacefully. Please consider removing FaceID from your mobile device. Image created by Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell.

I'm a human rights lawyer. If you're exercising your human right to protest on June 14, here are 13 rules I recommend you follow. No paywall. Free access. Please do read and share: www.qasimrashid.com/p/13-rules-t...

We are watching. Free the Freedom Flotilla.

Those who seek to restrict access to books — to ban books — have never been on the right side of history. Never. Bad people ban books.

Right?!?

This

On #WorldOCeansDay thinking of 12 souls in a little boat on the same sea that connects us all #hopingforsafety There are olive trees Dying under bombs Where the first dove appeared, Forgotten peoples Harvested by war Moustaki #kidlit #kidlitart #graphicnovel @gazafreedomflotilla #alleyesonmadleen

Really pleased that two of my designs were finalists for the @liytprograms.bsky.social T-shirt contest this year!

LIKE THAT ELEANOR is out now! I'm so very proud to have illustrated this book. Thanks so much to @leewind.bsky.social for writing such a beautiful story. Now more than ever kids need books about allyship and empathy. Buy it here: bookshop.org/p/books/like... #KidLit #KidLitArt

-Trump let Musk run an entire cabinet meeting and take over Oval Office press conf (with 4-year-old son on shoulders). -Musk was Trump's biggest donor. -GOP Sens and Reps cheered as he "put USAID into the woodchipper" They own EVER SINGLE BIT of this carnage. Trump=Musk=GOP.

Today’s the day! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me is officially out in the world! I hope this book helps readers and their families feel seen and loved! Thank you with all my heart for supporting our special book! 🌈💖🌈 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504... #kidlit #booksky

We're a group of #queerkidlit middle grade book creators hosting this giveaway to support the LGBTQIA+ community. By entering, you could win a copy of ALL these wonderful #LGBTQIA #MG books! For details on how to enter, visit: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway Thank you for your support! #Booksky #KidLit