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My starred review in Booklist of Aida Salazar's novel in verse, Stream, which is a companion book to The Moon Within and Ultraviolet: #novelsinverse @aidawrites.bsky.social

#books #read #write #authorlife #blueskywriters #booksky

Hancock County, Ohio, voters approved levies to keep their libraries open and operating. This ballot initiative was necessary thanks to the GOP in the state slashing how libraries are funded. PEOPLE. WANT. THEIR. LIBRARIES. They don't want genital obsessed politicians. www.wtol.com/article/news...

🧵 Anne sums this up!

Mac Barnett is poised to do for children's literature as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature what RFK Jr. has done for health care as Secretary of Health and Human Services. To suggest that 94.7% of children’s books are “crud” is dereliction of his duties as an advocate for kid lit.

I’m asked often why so many of my protagonists and narrators are women. This might be why: substack.com/home/post/p-...

A couple months ago, @slj.com asked me to choose an upcoming title to review and interview the author to go along with my piece on notable upcoming YA titles. You can check out my questions for @aritison.bsky.social and her thoughtful answers here:

Ok. We all had our day to talk shit and be angry. But it's Wednesday now and I'd love to encourage the kidlit community to focus on our real fight. There are now 2 book banning bills introduced on the federal level. 7661, which we largely know about but now 2616, too. It's call your reps o'clock!

This is shameful - truly. As an author and the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, what a disgrace. Sending support to kidlit writers🫶🏼

Buttiigieg: "Look, when you are this deep into your second year, if your reflex is to still be trying to blame the previous administration, it really shows that you are out of ideas, out of solutions, and unwilling to take ownership of your own choices."

OHIO! Voting day is tomorrow (Tuesday)! BE SURE TO VOTE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BALLOT. You can enter your address at this link to get a guide that lists candidates and their causes/endorsements, then send your choices email to take to polls with you. This works for all states. bluevoterguide.org

Of course.

What?! It’s @simplyrain.bsky.social ?! This has to be great bc she’s great! I’m tuning in this morning!

Guest host @simplyrain.bsky.social asks @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social about "DIY Librarianship" in Ep. 78 of the #SLLNPodcast! Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/078-diy-libr... #TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLSkyChat

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Check out @simplyrain.bsky.social turning the tables on @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social ! #schoollibrarians #podcast #diylibrarianship sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/078-diy-libr...

Features some amazing Texas librarians who continue to do the work!

This! The demolition of VRA is a catastrophe for this country even if Dems somehow manage to still gain majority in Congress through redistricting.

Mental health is ALWAYS a priority ❤️‍🩹💚✨

“In 5 years of recording book bans, PEN America, hasn’t come across a banned book that contains pornography. Why? Bc distributing pornography in schools is a felony … Of the thousands we’ve seen removed from classrooms & school libraries supposedly for porn, none meet the definition.”

My review in the May issue of School Library Journal: @slj.com The Names We Buried by Mia Siegert

Quietly trying to feel shiny and smiley in the midst of a LOT. Today that is through facetiming my nephew, opening book mail, eating ice cream, and of course, reading BOOKS🥰. How are YOU finding your shine and smiles today? *Credit to Stacie Swift

Unacceptable. Jonathan Ross should be in custody awaiting trial for the murder of Renée Good.

One thing you can do to support the preservation of history even if you can't visit the Smithsonian or National Historic Site is to learn your local history. They can't hide, erase, or "reconstruct" everything. www.npr.org/2025/03/27/n...

Is Edelweiss+ down for everyone or just me? Haven't been able to get in all day.

Today’s Supreme Court ruling guts the Voting Rights Act and turns back the clock on the foundational promise of equality and fairness in our election systems.

🚨BREAKING: According to exclusive research by Democracy Docket, the Supreme Court’s ruling will likely derail at least 28 pro-voting lawsuits that aim to stop state legislatures from drawing electoral maps that dilute the voting power of racial minorities. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Library folks! We had a LITERAL DUMPSTER FIRE overnight and the jokes write themselves... (all is okay, no one was hurt)

Read more about the broad coalition of organizations, publishers, authors, booksellers, and librarians who signed a joint statement opposing HR 7661, the national book ban proposed by Republicans in the House

MAGA accounts are pushing Trump’s White House ballroom as the solution to last night’s shooting. A ballroom isn’t the problem here. Will every school get a ballroom to protect our students?

So you've sent your postcards and the staff at your House Representative's office recognize your phone number? What's next? Here are some ways to amplify your voice & put more pressure on your reps to oppose HR 7661...

My brain at 6 pm: I am sooo tired, cereal for dinner and I am going to bed super early. My brain at 9 pm: Hmm I am feeling a second wind, I will finish this book and then watch a show before bed. My brain at 2:02 am: Wheeeeeee! Don't stop me now! I am going to keep you up all night long!

The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis—and then called her a “fucking bitch” moments before she died in her car—was only placed on three days of administrative leave and continues to work for the agency in another state. trib.al/C3bEEAM

Donald Trump is not dead. Renee Good and Alex Pretti are. And the president demonized them within hours of their deaths at the hands of lawless DHS agents acting on his demonization of immigrants.

Hey, I know her! She is pretty awesome😀

Glad this was moved. Meetings and votes are happening this week. The media isn’t covering that special education programs are planned to be cut for some reason. Don’t leave those kids behind, @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social.

The priorities are so messed up it is downright shameful.

Goodnight, friends. The intrepid azalea is blooming. Enjoy her show. I love you.

In her Trump interview, Norah O'Donnell read the shooter's manifesto that he's tired of rapists and pedophiles & asked for Trump's response. He attacked her as a horrible person & declared, "I'm not a rapist. I'm not a pedophile." The manifest didnt name Trump a rapist/pedophile. He just assumed.

Hi! It's your (2nd) favorite internet librarian here to talk about libraries! ✨ IT'S NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK ✨ Every April the ALA celebrates libraries, their workers, the patrons, and all things library. This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" inspired by @mychal3ts.bsky.social and his Library Joy 💖

Wimpy-ton Reading Gala this afternoon with these fun folks! Thank you @juliaerin80.bsky.social for the invite. Loved the poetry! Thanks Kwame & Co for creating #OneWordAtATime, bringing author visits to kids so they feel seen! #allreadingcounts @mychal3ts.bsky.social @jeffkinney.bsky.social

Today, we honor and remember Virginia Roberts Giuffre on the one-year anniversary of her passing. Her courage has allowed countless survivors to be seen, heard, and to be believed. Sending love to her family on this difficult day—and to all the survivors out there still on this journey for justice.❤️

Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss: 🇦🇺 0 🇨🇦 0 🇩🇰 0 🇫🇮 0 🇫🇷 0 🇩🇪 0 🇮🇸 0 🇮🇪 0 🇮🇹 0 🇯🇵 0 🇳🇱 0 🇳🇴 0 🇵🇹 0 🇪🇸 0 🇸🇪 0 🇬🇧 0 🇺🇸 530,000 There’s a lesson there.

had to double check that this wasn't a parody account

This is straight up, Nazi "dual state" shit. If a naturalized citizen commits a crime, we have mechanisms in place to hold them accountable. It's called the legal system and it applies to all of us. This extra targeting of only *some* people accused of crimes is part of a broader, expulsive project.

Ghislaine Maxwell abused young women & girls alongside Epstein for years. As young as 14. In multiple states. Convicted in a federal court. She belongs behind bars. I’m beyond disgusted that any of our colleagues would suggest a pardon. The real question is why has no one else been convicted?

I got time today, so let's dig into why this article is a crock of shit. There is no ethical use of genAI and any librarian arguing otherwise is lying to you, so ignorant they should be ignored, or drifting. 1/ www.choice360.org/libtech-insi...

That's...that's not how math works.

A5: Opening a student book repair shop! If you attended AASL25 or ILF25, this was my presentation! If you are an AASL member, it was recorded and is available to view. I also talk about it with the incredible @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social on his #SLLNPodcast (episode 62) #TLSkyChat

EVEN SICK PEOPLE DESERVE TO LIVE. What a ghoul.