noooo

so: what do we need you to do? two things. 1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵

I'm participating in KidLitGN's pitch contest that opened up to entries today. As a spectator, you can't comment on my post unless you are a participating editor or agent, but feel free to stop by & check my entry FAITH'S LEAP. Good luck to all other participants! Hope you get lots of interest.

I am going to lighten up on my political posts for *reasons* but a certain recording of a certain text message chain, read as if Jane Austin had written it… WON THE INTERNET. Can’t convince me otherwise.

"Think back to your childhood. Do you remember when the anxiety started?"

I’m focusing on cute animals tonight.

Happy Book Birthday!! The weather is turning spooky so you might as well give in to the season!

If you see this, post a vampire.🧛‍♀️ #melArt🔥 #illustration #kidlitArt

If the Orange One is determined to send military into 💙 cities, each city should Resist according to their nature. For Chicago, it’s cranes and ice trucks. Maybe for Portland, it should be a massive, continous bike rally clogging the streets. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴

Saturday

I’ve been laid up with a thing but hubs represented and joined @indivisible Santa Cruz today. This video was edited down by half, so it was a pretty decent crowd with a ton of car participation.

Went to back to school nite for my 11th grader and got to meet all of her teachers. We are in extraordinary times, & every single one is thoughtful, giving and pure grace after an already LONG day. None of them are on bsky but here’s a general shout out to all #teachers. Thank you for all you do!

1. My newest Anti-Trans Legal Risk Map is here. Risk has increased sharply for youth in many states as clinics shutter under Trump and state AGs refuse to enforce civil rights laws. For adults, some increases in risk. Nationwide risk remains extreme. Subscribe to support my journalism.

The shooting news is awful. I have no words to express how empty I feel for those families. 💔 On a personal level, my nervous system really didn’t need to hear the gender identify or see the photos of the shooter. This really couldn’t come at a worse time.

Instead of doom scrolling I’ve been in amateur, detective-mode. I’m trying to track down my grandmother’s marriage license. I’ve been crawling thru every online database you can imagine, and probably ones you didn’t know about.

This is an awesome thread about mindset, and how to view setbacks and issues that crop up on teams.

The Authors Guild has launched a certification program for asserting that a book has been human authored authorsguild.org/human-authored

My oldest is trying to sell me on Robin Hobb’s Farseer series. Knowing me, this is how she sells it: “Mom, this series is perfect for you. The main character’s magic system is based on the fact he’s best buddies with dogs.”

#askagent Tonight come and join @jacquilipton.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social and me as we answer all of your questions about publishing--or whatever else you want to throw our way. Hope to see you there! ❤️ 7:00 p.m. ET TONIGHT!

In case you don't follow me other places... I didn't want you to miss this absolute masterpiece 😂❤️ ENJOY! @evascalzo.bsky.social @berkleyromance.bsky.social

I just got a bunch of new followers so I thought it be good to reintroduce myself. Hi there & welcome! 2-d trained animator who is a 3-d veteran in Feature, VFX & now games. Occasionally I’ll post animation content, but this account is more for everyday & for my kidlit author/illustrator work.

Working on your debut novel? Watch this video. As an agent AND author, @annmrose.bsky.social understands how to help new authors and books find a place in publishing. #publishingtips #writersky #writingcommunity

In honor of Ozzy passing today, here’s one of my favorite shots I did on Megamind. All in tribute to Ozzie; I hope he’s riding that Crazy Train to the Sun! #animation #ozzieosbourne #megamind #crazytrain

It’s not rational to fly to Warsaw because you fell in love with a tattoo artist, right? RIGHT!?

If you see this, post a vampire.

Big Dog Energy

Thread 🧵

Nothing like a delayed aircraft boarding to see how white men exercise their privilege and jockey for position.

This is Thiel’s vision (and I assume Vance is promoting it)…the idea is that all services become privatized, and then states “compete” (for residents?) based on which of them can offer the best services (while private companies make $). Sort of a U.S. hunger games model

Flying across country required a 4am wake up time if you want to get to the east coast at a decent hour. Time between connections was tight today. The LAST thing I wanted to hear was there was no food to purchase on either flight.

Sums it up

Zohran Mamdani win = joy KPop Demon Hunters = joy Pretty good night.

I need to step away from news and current events for a bit and focus on art. But I’ll be protesting on the 4th and I’ll leave you with this sentiment as it matches mine.

WE CANNOT WAGE WAR WITHOUT CONGRESS APPROVAL! Just yelling in the void. I feel like I’m losing my marbles.

All the Trump supporters who were against bombing Iran will suddenly be ok with bombing Iran.

#Caterday Just an orange and white silly in his monochromatic setting.

I know the Summer Solstice is here... but I'm already thinking about the Fall Equinox. 👻 + 💋 = AWESOMENESS!

Just Breathe

I just watched this documentary (in subtitles) & it brought all the feels. I worked with most of the narrators & they were incredible teachers, but none more than Denis. Such an influence for me. Not just in animation, & artistic sensibility but in leadership and community. youtu.be/fJaze57Sq6w?...

Santa Cruz!!! Small towns bringing the goods. www.threads.com/@imoverclock...

The final numbers aren’t in but Santa Cruz, California had something like 8-10k marching today. My whole family went out and we made these signs last night. It was incredibly peaceful and just a joyous experience.

Back in Seattle but only for a day. Had a couple of hours before my flight and I’m in my happy place.

Need to be up at 4:30am and out the door by 5am so I can make a 7am flight. It’s 11pm and I’m still not in bed… why do I do this to myself?

Team Misfortune!!!

Had to take a day off work for a head cold. I don’t even have enough energy to rot on the couch.

The reason we have 2000 National Guard in LA right now is so transparent. There are protests to ICE operations ALL over the country right now. Why L.A.? Because Newsom just threatened to withhold taxes and the would-be-king has been gnashing his teeth to use the Insurrection Act.

Who cares? Stop engaging with narcissist theater. Stay doggedly focused on your Resistance…whatever form you practice, you are doing great!

Gov. Tim Walz is doubling down on trans rights — and criticizing members of his party who are retreating — at a time when the issue has become a political lightning rod nationally and back home in Minnesota.

It was way too hot to be outside today, so I stayed indoors and watched the Paul Reuben’s documentary. The CalArts segment was sooo nostalgic. Captured the spirit of the experience perfectly.