Reminder that books make awesome gifts for all holiday events, and they taste sweeter when they’re from indie bookstores. Don’t know what to get? Indie bookstores have gift cards!

Hey Library Kids & Book Lovers, This Knit Vest Pattern Is For You - It's A Borrowing Card! 👉 tidd.ly/4fIdLOv - designed by Jennifer Peacock of Pretty Grandpa and would make a perfect gift for the Gen-Xer on your list! #knitting #GenX #librarylove #handmade #etsy #affiliate #giftidea 📚❤️🧶

California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50. California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections. Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.

it’s a really good time to pick up reading as a leisure form of escapism

Hey, you survived another week. Buy yourself a few books.

My cartoon for this week’s Books pages in @theguardian.com

Where should I visit and eat in Chicago? What’s new and awesome?

Need some horror to read? Whoa. Can I read all of it? readjumpscares.com/2025s-new-ho...

There's still time to get tickets for our Character Intensive! Join @pterlip.bsky.social to discuss character arcs, agency, & assessing plot through the lens of character We'll have exclusive exercises/handouts to help you take your novel to the next level! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

LA teachers are back to school this month & they desperately need the basics. If you’ve been feeling helpless (& furious) lately, here’s one way to take action & do something tangible. Check out the nonprofit @donorschoose.bsky.social. You can support a class near you. #booksky #kidlit #ya #mgbooks

I love the MW account. 🐕

It’s KidLit Zombie Week! #kidlitzombieweek

This was not a full-page ad I was expecting to see in the Sunday NYTimes today

Friday kids book chat ya’ll!

I think it would be good to get some women in charge of the countries that have nuclear weapons. Women talk to each other. Women can be reasonable. Enough with the macho men and swinging dicks.

I’m shocked and sickened by the administration’s treatment of Senator Padilla today.

A horror genre bookstore and cafe is set to open in Brooklyn this fall! Here is the Kickstarter for The Twisted Spine:

Senator Ted Cruz posted a dramatic video of LAPD cars on fire with the caption “this… is… not… peaceful.” What he didn’t mention? The footage was from 2020, not 2025. His post on X falsely implied it was current, part of a broader effort to spread lies and manufacture a crisis.

We see what they’re doing. They’re baiting us, trying to provoke violence to justify a crackdown. Don’t give them the footage they want. Every broken window becomes propaganda in their hands. Stay sharp. Stay united. We’re here to fight for justice, not feed their narrative.

Trump is trying to manufacture a crisis in LA County — deploying troops not for order, but to create chaos. Don’t take the bait. Never use violence or harm law enforcement.

Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait. Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or cause property damage will risk arrest. Stay peaceful. Stay focused. Don’t give him the excuse he’s looking for.

I never, ever want to hear again that women are too emotional to be leaders.

Ingenious 😂 FFS

Well payed, Harvard, well played. Harvard offers FREE American Government course.

YA & Middle Grade Horror I'm excited about! I already read and loved HOLLOW by @taylorlgrothe.bsky.social All of these books are on my TBR!

My lovely friend Alex Killian’s new children’s book releases this week! It’s very beautiful and I’m so excited for her.

Tomorrow is going to be a book distribution event for the ages. If you lost your books in the Los Angeles wildfires, you absolutely need to stop by Diesel Bookstore in Santa Monica from 3-6 to “shop” our selection of new and like new books. Please share this thread so folks can find us. 🙏📚❤️‍🩹

Calling all Los Angeles Artists and Writers! 📣 We’re looking for your story ❤️‍🩹 Art by @keekihanu.bsky.social

Researching comps this weekend.

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about a rainy LA cityscape. The soft grays and harsh skyline make the city feel quiet.

People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE. Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)

Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote. If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.

The government is fucking out of control.

KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.

Wisconsin! Please vote! YOUR VOTE MATTERS! Cast your vote for Judge Susan Crawford. Democrats who don’t vote elect republicans!

I’m looking for work! 👁️👁️ I’m looking for storyboarding or revisionist positions, but I’m also open to work in games! I’m available immediately - I’m fast, funny, and friendly, & I’d love to work with you! Help me feed my cats, they won’t stop screaming!

Pagan Peak on Prime/MHZ is SO GOOD. Everything about the show is excellent. I’m so hooked.

The Onion summer writing fellowship is seeking applicants! It's six months, good salary and benefits. This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction—and anyone can nominate work for this $25,000 prize! We hope you'll nominate books you love that meet this year's criteria:

It's always a good idea to wipe your feet, wherever you are.

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

Today’s lonely cloud. 💙

I had an amazing time at Andrea Brown’s Annual Big Sur Writer’s Workshop last weekend! I met two members of my critique group there, which made it all the more wonderful. I’m buzzing with a renewed creative energy. It was a lot of fun, hard work & rewarding. Thanks @andreabrownlit.bsky.social! 📚

Whoa! Really big news! ⭐️

Important PSA.

After my #StarterPack of writers seeking an #agent I made a waiting list. It got huge. So instead I've done Pack 2, adding other people #querying Please repost to help them out. If you want one of the few places left, please follow the instructions at the end of the thread #booksky #writingcommunity

Los Angeles/Pasadena/Altadena! We still have thousands of new and like new books at @dympasadena! We will be here until 5 p.m. All books are free and we have books for all ages!