Thanks to San Jose Public Library for featuring #VotesofConfidence in this handy guide of #voting books. www.sjpl.org/la/blogs/pos...

Hey #Wisconsin voters. Today's your spring election day, with a state Supreme Court seat and more on the ballot. Here's where to vote and what you need to know #midterms2026 #voting #VotesofConfidence #CivicMinded myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

Just to recommend a fun read, enjoyed this @espn.com piece on the 2016 #Cubs catchers and their roles in Game 7. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...

Thanks to Teaching Books for including Civic Minded in this list of books for #America250. And while it's written for young adults, it's really for anyone who wants to know more about how government actually works. #civics school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?lid=1...

Thanks to Brooklyn Public Library for featuring Rockin' the Boat in this list of further reading for young adults. #yanonfiction #history brooklyn.overdrive.com/library/podc...

Fiction fans: New work either just out or coming out soon. "The Scarecrows in the Wheatfield" in SHIFT Journal "Cutting Class" in Hive Avenue Journal "The Crock" in The Write Launch "Courage Under Fire Sauce" in Bookends Review "An Overnight Delivery" in Steam Ticket #fiction #shortstories

Thanks to @miltonlibrary.bsky.social for featuring #VotesofConfidence in this list of #civics books for young readers for the #midterm elections. miltonlibrary.libguides.com/civics/child...

To all the #librarians out there; I'll be attending the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social convention in #Chicago this summer and happy to talk with you about school visits for #midterm2026 to discuss elections, policy, and/or climate science. jefffleischer.com/chicago-auth...

When I lived in #NewZealand, I always found it cool that my flat was in the Kate Sheppard Apartments. Saw today that Korean @wikipedia.org cited my chapter about her in #RockintheBoat, and also found that cool. ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%BC%...

And thank you to my hometown #ChicagoPublicLibrary for featuring #CivicMinded on this list of nonfiction books for the 250th birthday of the United States #america250 #civics #yanonfiction chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Thank you to @columbuslibrary.bsky.social for including my #VotesofConfidence on this handy list of US history books for teens. #YAnonfiction #election2026 #voting cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Fiction fans: New #shortstory out this week: "The Crock" in @thewritelaunch.bsky.social (my second story there after "Ite in Pace"). It features a crock of gold (spoiler). #fiction #fairytale #StPatricksDay.https://thewritelaunch.com/2026/03/the-crock/

Reminder to #Illinois voters. Tuesday is #primary day. Here's where to find your #pollingplace if you aren't sure. Now go vote if you haven't yet. #VotesofConfidence #CivicMinded ova.elections.il.gov/pollingplace...

Nice to see #VotesofConfidence at my local library branch in #Chicago. Primary day is tomorrow in #Illinois so vote early today or don’t forget tomorrow

For those at #AWP who told me they wanted to read Animal Husbandry but are #audiobook folks, there is an audio version available on Audible. Here's where to find it. #shortstories #fiction www.amazon.com/Animal-Husba...

If you're a #teacher interested in using #CivicMinded in your classroom this #midtermelection year, it's available at Bulk Bookstore. (Also, happy to do school visits in person or virtually; just reach out.) bulkbookstore.com/civic-minded...

When in #Baltimore you pay your respects to local legends. #awp2026

If you missed me at the #bookfair yesterday at #AWP, I still have four print copies of #AnimalHusbandry on me. If you find me wandering the fair in the afternoon (or tell me where to meet you), will sign one for you. #shortstories

Underway at #Awp2026. Come by. T839

Today! At the #AWP2026 bookfair. Come get a copy of #AnimalHusbandry or get your existing copy signed. #shortstories #booksigning

Focusing on fiction this week at #AWP2026, but most of my books are nonfiction, and both #VotesofConfidence and #CivicMinded are showing up on lots of useful #election2026 midterm reading lists. Including this PBS one reshared today in Arkansas. www.arkansastv.gov/sites/defaul...

In line to see Baltimore’ favorite son #awp26

#AWP2026 underway. Already on my second panel (not yet my second coffee). Signing tomorrow; soaking up inspiration today.

Hey #Texas voters. It's your last day to vote in your #Senate primary (and others). Here's how to find your polling place. #VotesofConfidence #CivicMinded www.votetexas.gov/voting/where...

Thanks to my hometown #Chicago Public Library for featuring my climate crisis book A Hot Mess in this list of #climate books for teens. If your library doesn't have it, requests help. #climatecrisis #yanonfiction chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...

Just a few days away from #AWP2026. I'll be signing Animal Husbandry at the @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social booth on Friday from 2-3. Come on by (and if you've bought the book already or get it early, bring it and I'll sign it).

Thank you to Book People for including Civic Minded in this list of noteworthy YA nonfiction. Kirkus said: "Clear and stripped of partisan hyperbole; every American can benefit from this book." bookpeople.com/list/new-not...

It's almost AWP! We'll be at Table 839 in the book fair, where past contributors will also be signing their own books at the following times: @medenkuyatt.bsky.social 3/5 10-11am Heather Frankland 3/6 11am-12pm @jefffleischer.bsky.social 3/6 2-3pm Victor McConnell 3/7 10-11am.

Hi there #AWP folks. I’ll be signing copies of my short fiction collection Animal Husbandry on Friday 6 March at the @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social table. Come by and say hi. (If you already own a copy, I’ll personalize it if you bring it.)

Thanks to Oakton College for featuring Votes of Confidence in this year's election guide. #Election2026 primaries are coming up quick in a lot of places. Make sure you #registertovote and have your say in who parties nominate. researchguides.oakton.edu/c.php?g=5971...

Good piece here by @cato.org on the lies about voter fraud that are being used to mask a far more sweeping #votersuppression effort. Noncitizens can't vote, and they don't. Just a lame excuse to try preventing married women and others who change their names from voting. www.cato.org/commentary/t...

Remember folks. No matter where you live (especially in states where one party dominates) your #primary votes can be as important as November ones. And if you #votebymail this year, turn it in as early as you can. #VotesofConfidence

This is nothing but a blatant and misleading #votersuppression attempt. It’s—by design—a way to prevent many women (and others) from voting. If you like this country at all, tell your senators to oppose it. Or don’t pretend to call yourself a patriotic American. #protectthevote

Thank you to Tennessee Reads for including my #climatechange primer A Hot Mess in this list of recommended books for teens #yanonfiction #climate reads.overdrive.com/library/teen...

Note for the #teachers and #librarians out there. With #midterms coming up quick, starting to book school and library visits (in person and virtual) to talk about the concepts covered in #VotesofConfidence and #CivicMinded, the election itself, and what young voters need to know. Reach out directly.

Booked my travel for this year’s #AWP and starting to organize my schedule, so open to suggestions of offsite events to check out.

Thanks to Belvedere Tiburon Library for featuring my climate change book A Hot Mess on this list of recommended reading on sustainability. Always appreciated. www.beltiblibrary.org/about-us/sus...

Thanks to Sno-Isle Libraries for highlighting Votes of Confidence here. Primaries have consequences; make sure to vote in yours. sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Thank you to the LA County Library for highlighting my book Votes of Confidence in this handy list of voting resources as primary season gets underway. #voting #protectthevote lacountylibrary.org/vote/

If you're looking for last-minute gifts, one of my go-to suggestions (along with books, obviously) is the annual @keithlaw.bsky.social best boardgames list. Much of our own game shelf came from reading this list over the years. meadowparty.com/blog/2025/12...

Social media memories reminded me today is the thirteenth anniversary of the first time I had a short story published in a literary magazine. Now that same story is the title piece in my first published collection. Grains of sand and all that. #fiction #shortstories #AnimalHusbandry

Worth seeing which officials from both parties who represent you are protecting your data...and which aren't. And to make sure the latter group doesn't get reelected. #protectthevote

Wrapped is such a reminder that my main use of Spotify these days is relaxing my dog at night.

Reminder if you're in (parts of) #Nashville. Tomorrow is your election for the #HouseofRepresentatives. Here's where to vote and what you need to do if you haven't yet. Don't sit this one out. #Congress #VotesofConfidence sos.tn.gov/elections/se...

RIP Jimmy Cliff. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y9Q...

Thanks to @riohondolibrary.bsky.social for featuring Votes of Confidence on this handy list of books on democracy v. autocracy. libguides.riohondo.edu/DemocracyVs/...

A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities. #COP30

While we're on the subject of the #AmericanRevolution and the #KenBurns documentary, figured I'd mention that a few figures from the era are profiled in my book Rockin' the Boat, a 2017 Illinois Reads selection. The ebook is still out, and on sale right now. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockin-the...

I spent a chapter in my 2024 YA civics book Civic Minded debunking a lot of misinformation about #publicmedia and explaining how it actually works. #JohnOliver did a pretty great update on Sunday that is worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...

With the new #kenburns documentary on the #AmericanRevolution now out, reminder to check out this PBS list of recommended reading to accompany the series, including my book Votes of Confidence. azpbs.org/wp-content/u...