Lisa Yelon
@lisayelon.bsky.social
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Jewish mom, blogger, lover of books she/her
https://www.lisayelon.com
New blog post:
#MG
and
#YA
novels like those by
@alangratz.bsky.social
and Jennifer Nielsen, including ones by
@kimbbbradley.bsky.social
,
@veerawrites.bsky.social
,
@aishasaeed.bsky.social
,
@ewein2412.bsky.social
, and
@rutasepetys.bsky.social
.
#booksky
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For Fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer Nielsen… — Lisa Yelon
Historical fiction fans unite and check out these recommendations.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-alan-gratz-and-jennifer-nielsen
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New blog post: Recommendations for fans of The Women by
@kristin-hannah.bsky.social
, including ones by
@rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social
, ThanhhĂ Lai, NguyĂŞn Phan QuĂŞ Mai,
@ewein2412.bsky.social
, and Jane Kirkpatrick.
#booksky
#TheWomen
#historicalfiction
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If You Like The Women… — Lisa Yelon
Readalikes for the popular Kristin Hannah Vietnam War novel
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-women
27 days ago
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New blog post: Readalikes for Jenny Han's romances, including books by
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
, Catherine Gilbert Murdock,
@rainbowrowell.bsky.social
, David Yoon, and
@nicolayoon.bsky.social
.
#booksky
#YA
#romance
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If You Like The Summer I Turned Pretty… — Lisa Yelon
Reader Lindsay B. asks for recs for her romance-loving teen.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-summer-i-turned-pretty
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This program sounds amazing (and reminds me of "Call the Midwife"!). I hope it can expand even further.
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New Orleans brings back the house call, sending nurses to visit newborns and moms
Louisiana has long struggled with maternal and infant mortality. In New Orleans, free home visits by nurses help spot medical problems early. It's a reproductive health policy with bipartisan support.
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/20/nx-s1-5662752/new-orleans-newborn-house-call-family-connects-maternal-mortality
about 1 month ago
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New blog post: Readalike suggestions for The Reading List, including books by Gabrielle Zevin, Meg Shaffer, Sheila Roberts, and Amanda Chapman.
#booksky
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If You Like The Reading List… — Lisa Yelon
A handful of suggestions with warm intergenerational friendships and a deep love of books
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-reading-list
about 1 month ago
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New blog post: Great readalikes for Kate McKinnon's
#MG
books, including ones by
@trentonleestewart.bsky.social
, Maryrose Wood,
@redbreastedbird.bsky.social
,
@bethatintervals.bsky.social
,
@lisayee.bsky.social
,
@dansantat.bsky.social
, and Judith Rossell.
#booksky
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If You Like Millicent Quibb… — Lisa Yelon
Calling all mad scientists! Here are more adventurous middle-grade books for lovers of McKinnon’s.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-millicent-quibb
2 months ago
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New blog post: Great graphic novels with a eye to the past like
@nathanhale.bsky.social
, including ones by
@geneluenyang.bsky.social
,
@georgetakei.bsky.social
, and
@gdayyank.bsky.social
.
#booksky
#graphicnovels
#kidlit
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If You Like Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales… — Lisa Yelon
Historical graphic novel recommendations for kids!
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-nathan-hales-hazardous-tales
3 months ago
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New post: My favorites of the year, including ones by Towles,
@sarahbethdurst.bsky.social
,
@maryrobinettekowal.com
,
@shelbyvanpelt.bsky.social
, Boulley, Collins, Wang, @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social, Rosewood, and Rossell.
#booksky
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The Best Books I Read in 2025 — Lisa Yelon
All the books I loved reading this past year
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025
3 months ago
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My friend is helping out a local women's shelter. Can you help?
gofund.me/292fb667e
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Donate to Bring joy to Martha’s Place this holiday season, organized by Meg Weisberg
Hi everyone, I’m throwing a spa-night holiday party at Martha’s Place, a … Meg Weisberg needs your support for Bring joy to Martha’s Place this holiday season
https://gofund.me/292fb667e
3 months ago
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New blog post: evocative fantasy stories, including ones by
@brandonsanderson.com
,
@olivieblake.bsky.social
, and Rachel Gillig.
#booksky
#fantasy
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Fantasy Series to Dive into — Lisa Yelon
A girl who can use metal to fly, six magicians competing for entrance into an elite society, and an oracle who can only “see” through drowning.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/fantasy-series-to-dive-into
3 months ago
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New blog post: Jewish-folklore creatures make these books magical, including ones by
@catvalente.bsky.social
, Helene Wecker,
@jonathanauxier.bsky.social
, Mat Tonti, and
@kylelukoff.bsky.social
.
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A Mountain of Golems — Lisa Yelon
Inspired by A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff, I’ve collected up a handful of golem-populated books.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/a-mountain-of-golems
3 months ago
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New blog post: Great next reads after Kimmerer's book, including ones by Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, Richard Powers, Angeline Boulley, Pari Thomson, and Dan SaSuWeh Jones.
#booksky
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If You Like Braiding Sweetgrass… — Lisa Yelon
For fans of Kimmerer’s book, here are suggestions for more reads about Indigenous life and the natural world.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-braiding-sweetgrass
4 months ago
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New blog post: Dig in to these two great true stories from writers
@davidgrann.bsky.social
and
@beckyaikman.bsky.social
.
#booksky
#nonfic
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Historical Non-Fiction — Lisa Yelon
Amazing tales of survival and bravery!
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/historical-non-fiction
4 months ago
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New blog post: Looking for a suspenseful read with a wild heart like Heartwood by Amity Gaige? Recs including ones by
@lewrobinson.bsky.social
, Michael Finkel,
@lizmoorebooks.bsky.social
, and Jen Wang.
#booksky
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If You Like Heartwood… — Lisa Yelon
Readalikes for this tale of a missing person in the woods of Maine.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-heartwood
4 months ago
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Blog post: Books for adults who still dream of finding portals to magic worlds, including ones by
@levgrossman.com
,
@seananmcguire.bsky.social
,
@sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social
,
@erinmorgenstern.bsky.social
, and Meg Shaffer.
#booksky
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If You Like The Magicians… — Lisa Yelon
Traveling between this world and hidden magical ones holds plenty of challenges for those who make the trek. Enjoy these adventures!
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-magicians
5 months ago
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Blog post for Banned Books Week 2025: Get reading; get fighting.
#booksky
@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social
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Banned Books Week 2025 — Lisa Yelon
Mark Banner Books week by taking the time to read for your rights.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/banned-books-week-2025
5 months ago
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Machine Pun Kelly
5 months ago
About 125,000 transgender people are assaulted in the restroom every year. No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
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Read Your World
5 months ago
Let's Fight Back - Together! We're joining forces to spread the word on Banned Books Week! With as little as $4 (the cost of a donut), you can help! Every dollar goes toward getting banned and challenged books into the hands of young readers.
readyourworld.org/fightbookbans
#ReadYourWorld
#kidlit
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Setting the record straight:
www.additudemag.com/why-is-autis...
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“Rising ADHD and Autism Rates Reflect Education — Not a Crisis”
“The rise in diagnoses reflects a long-overdue recognition of neurodivergence — particularly among girls, women, and people of color who were historically overlooked — rather than a sudden explosion i...
https://www.additudemag.com/why-is-autism-increasing-neurodiversity-awareness/?ecd=wnl_additude_250926_cons_adhd_best&goal=0_d9446392d6-5ae4f2a124-324710861
5 months ago
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Katie Slivensky
5 months ago
Vaccinations aren't just for yourself, they are for those around you. <3 If you can get vaccinated against COVID during this time when it's challenging to do so, please go out and do it. It is one way to fight back against this onslaught of evil *and* gives you the bonus of less personal COVID risk!
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Do you need a book recommendation? Tell me a book you loved recently, and I'll suggest your next read.
#booksky
5 months ago
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New blog post: Great books for teens by Indigenous authors, including
@littlebadger.bsky.social
,
@antontreuer.bsky.social
, Angeline Boulley, and Cherie Dimaline.
#booksky
#YA
#Indigenous
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Indigenous YA Authors — Lisa Yelon
A range of YA centering Native characters, with settings and plots to appeal to all readers.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/indigenous-ya-authors
5 months ago
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New blog post: For fans of
@peterbrownstudio.com
, here are readalike suggestions, including books by
@carlhiaasen.com
,
@benhatke.bsky.social
, Gordon Korman, Brian Selznick, and Pari Thomson.
#booksky
#wildrobot
#MG
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If You Like The Wild Robot — Lisa Yelon
Get ready to take all your literary robot friends out into the wild with these great books.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-wild-robot
6 months ago
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New blog post: Have you discovered this delightful book yet by by Maryrose Wood and Giulia Ghigini? Pick it up today for a treat.
#booksky
#MG
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Spotlight on Bad Badger: A Love Story — Lisa Yelon
A story of inter-species friendship reminds us all how we can embrace the good in ourselves and others.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/spotlight-on-bad-badger-a-love-story
6 months ago
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New blog post: A trio of magical books, including ones by Sangu Mandanna,
@emilie-nikotawrite.bsky.social
, and
@sarahbethdurst.bsky.social
.
#booksky
#cozyfantasy
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More Cozy Fantasy — Lisa Yelon
Curl up with some delightful and magical books.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/more-cozy-fantasy
6 months ago
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New blog post: Read my thoughts on Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.
#hungergames
#booksky
#YA
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Suzanne Collins Gets Me Every Time — Lisa Yelon
My super enthusiastic review of Suzanne Collins’s latest Hunger Games Prequel.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/suzanne-collins-gets-me-every-time
6 months ago
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New blog post: Fun reads for the end-of-summer transition, including ones by
@jeanreaganbooks.bsky.social
,
@gilgemesh.bsky.social
, Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross, Lee Wildish, Shahar Kober, Ryan T. Higgins, and Drew Beckmeyer.
#booksky
#PB
#backtoschool
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Back to School Picture Books — Lisa Yelon
In our neck of the woods, it’s almost time for school to start. Here are the reads to get you ready.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/back-to-school-picture-books
6 months ago
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sara g miller
7 months ago
Some of the panelists invited by the FDA to discuss SSRIs and pregnancy claimed that antidepressants don't work at all and depression goes away on its own. One suggested that depression was not an illness, but rather a product of “women just naturally experiencing their emotions more intensely.”
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FDA panel promotes misinformation on antidepressants during pregnancy, psychiatrists say
Nearly all of the 10 panelists emphasized what they said were risks of the drugs. Some claimed, without evidence, that antidepressants don't work at all.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/fda-panel-promotes-misinformation-antidepressants-pregnancy-psychiatri-rcna220047
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New blog post: Read-alikes for fans of
@shelbyvanpelt.bsky.social
, including books by
@lynnekelly.bsky.social
,
@samuelburr.bsky.social
, Ann Patchett, Gabrielle Zevin, Marianne Cronin, Bonnie Garmus, and James McBride.
#booksky
#octopus
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If You Like Remarkably Bright Creatures — Lisa Yelon
Find your next popular fiction gem.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-remarkably-bright-creatures
7 months ago
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New blog post: My trio of TB-themed books, including ones by
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
, Marsha Hayles, and Mindy Nicols Wendell.
#booksky
#TB
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Tuberculosis Is Everywhere — Lisa Yelon
Did you know that covering your mouth when you cough developed from TB prevention? Learn more with these books.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/tuberculosis-is-everywhere
8 months ago
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New blog post: Calling all Grishaverse fans! Here are my recs for books you might like, including ones by
@alexbracken.bsky.social
,
@lisamaxwell.bsky.social
,
@schneiderjamz.bsky.social
, V.E. Schwab, and Kayvion Lewis.
#booksky
#YA
#fantasy
#heist
‪
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If You Like Six of Crows — Lisa Yelon
Get ready for magical heists.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-six-of-crows
8 months ago
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MoveOn
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Looking for ways to mark
#Juneteenth
? Check out this blog post with suggested books!
#booksky
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Juneteenth Reading List 2025 — Lisa Yelon
The period between June 19 and July 4 is a good time to read about the history of racism and slavery in the United States.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/juneteenth-reading-list-2025
8 months ago
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New blog post: Want to celebrate
#Juneteenth
with some books? Here are suggestions, including ones by Zora Neale Hurston, James McBride, and
@dblight.bsky.social
.
#booksky
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Juneteenth Reading List 2025 — Lisa Yelon
The period between June 19 and July 4 is a good time to read about the history of racism and slavery in the United States.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/juneteenth-reading-list-2025
8 months ago
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Indivisible ❌👑
9 months ago
We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation. On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda. Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day:
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New blog post: Great picks for kids for vacation, including books by
@rrremylai.bsky.social
,
@as-king.bsky.social
,
@sassinsf.com
,
@dhonielle.bsky.social
,
@rebstead.bsky.social
,
@wenmass.bsky.social
, Siobhan McDermott, Katherine Rundell, and Allie Millington.
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Summer Reading for Rising Sixth Graders — Lisa Yelon
School is wrapping up, and summer reading is beginning!
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/summer-reading-for-rising-sixth-graders
9 months ago
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New blog post: Great readalikes for Ariel Lawhon's novel, including one's by
@karencushman.bsky.social
‬,
@harininagendra.bsky.social
‬, Jennifer Worth, Jane Kirkpatrick, and P.D. James.
#midwives
#mystery
#booksky
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If You Like The Frozen River… — Lisa Yelon
Books for those who loved this based-on-fact historical murder mystery!
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-frozen-river
9 months ago
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New blog post: Great recent and near recent YA romances, including ones by ‪@rainbowrowell.bsky.social‬, ‪@nicolayoon.bsky.social‬, ‪@sandhyamenon.bsky.social‬, ‪@alechiadow.bsky.social‬, ‪@djolder.bsky.social‬, & ‪@gloriachao.bsky.social‬.
#YA
#booksky
#kidlit
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YA Romance — Lisa Yelon
Spring is sprung, and it is time for romance.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/ya-romance
9 months ago
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New blog post: Excellent picture books by
@kylelukoff.bsky.social
, Hala Tahboub, and Julie Kwon.
#kidlit
#pb
#booksky
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Kyle Lukoff Writes about Feelings — Lisa Yelon
Author Kyle Lukoff’s recent picture books guide kids and all of us through emotions.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/kyle-lukoff-writes-about-feelings
10 months ago
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New blog post: Readalikes for The God of the Woods by
@lizmoorebooks.bsky.social
, including ones by
@saraiwalker.bsky.social
,
@egangoonsquad.bsky.social
, Jane Hamilton, Myla Goldberg, and Fredrik Backman.
#booksky
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If You Like The God of the Woods… — Lisa Yelon
Twisty tales and complicated families populate this set of recommendations.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-god-of-the-woods
10 months ago
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New blog post: A quartet of graphic novels to recommend, including ones by Jen Wang, Agnes Lee,
@ryannorth.ca
,
@ericafails.bsky.social
, and
@ethanmaldridge.bsky.social
.
#booksky
#YA
#kidlit
#graphicnovel
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Modes of Survival in YA Graphic Novels — Lisa Yelon
Four YA graphic novels that will take you on adventures.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/modes-of-survival-in-ya-graphic-novels
10 months ago
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New blog post:
#booksky
Check out my thoughts on The Measure by Nikki Erlick, audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan.
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Spotlight on The Measure — Lisa Yelon
Would you choose to know when your life would end? At what cost?
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/spotlight-on-the-measure
10 months ago
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New blog post: In honor turning 50 this year, I took a look at
#kidlit
books of the past, including ones by
@judyblume.bsky.social
, Susan Cooper, Ellen Raskin, Laurence Yep, Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, Natalie Babbitt, and Paula Danziger.
#booksky
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Kidlit of 1975 — Lisa Yelon
What were the books published for kids in 1975?
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/kidlit-of-1975
11 months ago
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New blog post:
#kidlit
#booksky
Excellent sci-fi and fantasy reads including ones by
@kslivensky.bsky.social
,
@kcemerson.bsky.social
,
@alechiadow.bsky.social
, and S. F. Williamson.
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If You Like The Last Dragon on Mars… — Lisa Yelon
Readalikes for The Last Dragon on Mars.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-like-the-last-dragon-on-mars
11 months ago
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Preeti Chhibber
11 months ago
This is shitty as all hell. If you’re in the Hershey, PA area, please lend your support if you’re able!!
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Rachel Maddow
11 months ago
"IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA" "in about eight weeks DOGE managed to lose the U.S. government — more or less light on fire — more than half of what goes to all non-defense discretionary spending..."
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IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-predicts-doge-lost-half-a-trillion-dollars-for-the-usa
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National Democratic Redistricting Committee
11 months ago
🗳️ ELECTION DAY IS HERE, PENNSYLVANIA! 🗳️ Control of the PA House is on the line, and with it, one of our last defenses against the MAGA agenda. If you live in HD35, electing Dan Goughnour helps ensure we have a champion for democracy in the PA House. Don’t wait—cast your ballot before polls close!
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New blog post: Add one of these
#mysteries
to your TBR. Post includes books by Louise Penny, P.J. Nelson, and Tom Ryan.
#booksky
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Mysteries for March — Lisa Yelon
Try to follow the clues in these engaging mysteries.
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/mysteries-for-march
11 months ago
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Please take a few minutes today to comment on the changes to passport application rules and support trans humans. Here's more info.
transequality.org/news/freedom...
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FREEDOM TO FLY: Take Action to Protect Trans Passport Access | A4TE
The U.S. Department of State has opened public comment periods on three important passport applications, and we must flood all three with our opposition to anti-trans changes before it's too late.
https://transequality.org/news/freedom-fly-passport-access-action?emci=c39509c9-5003-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=c59a552c-5f03-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=196500
11 months ago
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New blog post:
#kidlit
Great recent reads about the world for
#MG
readers, including ones by Karen Kane,
@as-king.bsky.social
,
@veerawrites.bsky.social
, and
@kloshaughnessy.bsky.social
.
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MG Realistic Fiction Gems — Lisa Yelon
Great reads set in a familiar world
https://www.lisayelon.com/blog/mg-realistic-fiction-gems
11 months ago
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