These are the books I assigned for week two of our study of picture books. We expanded our learning to include some early readers. (This is for Writing 1 in the @simmonsuniversity MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults). #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit #Picturebooks

Today is #WorldJellyfishDay! A great day to introduce young readers to Maude Delap, a pioneering scientist from rural Ireland who was the first person to raise them in captivity through their full life cycle. She did this back in 1899! #kidslovenonfiction #STEAM #JellyfishScientist #SteamTeamBooks

I spent much of today reading a dense science proposal for a project I’ll soon be part of, and I couldn’t be happier to nerd-out like this. (Even as some aspects of the project are too complex for me to understand right now. But I’ll get there.) Wheeee…. #SciComm 🌊

Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event! newtonchildrensbookfest.com #edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit

There are more than 100 marine research institutions in the United States and they’re under threat from Trump’s attack on science funding. 🌊

So beautiful.

"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

To publishers posting about newly-launched books: PLEASE include the names of the creators, not just the title of the book. This not only helps boost authors & illustrators (who are going thru a rough time right now) but also shows that you support HUMAN creators. Thank you.

Last week I kicked off our study of picture books in my Writing 1 class. These are the books I shared with my students. #PictureBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit

Still harvesting cayennes, eggplant, and celery.

Teachers and librarians: check out this opportunity.

These teens know what’s what.

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) at the Boston No Kings rally today, wore the trans pride flag like a scarf draped over his shoulders and included in his speech. "Because here in Massachusetts, we stand for what is right. We stand with trans people because trans rights are human rights."

#NYC #NoKings 👑

No Kings-Los Angeles, CA

No Kings-San Diego,CA

#NoKings Austin tagging in. Massive crowd at the Texas State Capitol despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s activation of the National Guard.

#A_NewHope ✊

Minneapolis is showing up and showing out. #NoKings

MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:

#NOKINGS New York City, NY

‘No Kings’ protest live updates: millions expected to gather across the US for anti-Trump protests

No matter where you live or if you’ve never protested before, there’s a local No Kings Day event for you. Join a peaceful protest to make it clear that We The People will never bow down to a wannabe king: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

#NOKings in the USA.

Find and RSVP for a #NoKings protest near you. mobilize.us/s/GypFxB

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⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek IN THE WORLD OF WHALES (Porter/Holiday): "@mcusolito.bsky.social clearly delineates between fact and speculation. @jessicalanan.bsky.social’s watercolor and ink illustrations bring readers into this majestic, alien environment" www.hbook.com/story/review...

Attention Authors: Free webinar. Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know. authorsguild.org/event/anthro...

📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks In the World of Whales Michelle Cusolito & Jessica Lanan @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social Here were my notes: "Gorgeous. Lyrical and touching. Quiet book about birth of sperm whale and a free diver. Well done."

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun! Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors! Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts! Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

Librarians, booksellers, & educators— when you talk about banned books, please focus on the thousands of CONTEMPORARY books that are being banned right now. For example…. #BannedBooksWeek

I may have grown a few too many cayenne peppers. And there are loads more still ripening. 😂

It's time for the Massachusetts legislature to pass An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328). Protect librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. #MassFreedomToRead link in bio. #BannedBooksWeek

AABB is proud to join this coalition of groups fighting for the freedom to read. Nothing gives us more hope than the understanding that while the fight may be daunting, we are not in it alone. 1/3

Good Morning #BookSky You made it to Friday! What did you do this week to help get right to read legislation passed in Massachusetts?

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time. These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list. @epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time. These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list. @epartridge.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

Massachusetts/Boston folks: One week from today, next Tuesday 9/30 at 7 pm, I’ll be at @portersqbooks.bsky.social in Cambridge to talk about how YOU can fight book banning and advocate for the passage of a Freedom to Read bill in MA. Please join us! portersquarebooks.com/event/2025-0...

#ByeHulu. I care about #FreedomOfSpeech. Big corporations only listen to our $. Hit them where it hurts. #DitchHulu #DropDisney

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read. They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

“…framing exploration as a distraction or indulgence misses the point. It’s precisely during uncertain times that we most need sources of inspiration to tackle big problems. When we invest in exploration, we are also investing in education, innovation, and the future.” 🌊 www.whoi.edu/news-insight...

Scam Alert: Harper Book Writers (Scroll down to article. ) #amwriting #authors mailchi.mp/authorsguild...

Please watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlIv...

Today’s harvest! (Plus enough basil to make 6 cups of pesto!)

Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars. OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.

🐋🐋 What a book! 🐋🐋 This one is top of the top of the top. 📚👍🏼 From @mcusolito.bsky.social ⭐️ and @jessicalanan.bsky.social ⭐️

Today’s Thai basil harvest. This is from one plant.

Sharing this for any authors who may have missed it. #Amwriting www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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