A white man killed a white man. No "them." A 22-year-old white man, Tyler Robinson, mostly apolitical, allegedly killed Kirk because Kirk's homophobic comments radicalized him. Robinson came from a gun-loving, conservative, Trump voting family. "One of us," as Republican Gov Cox said.

@realtimers.bsky.social interesting to see that @realbillmaher.bsky.social didn’t brought up that the price of cocaine went down 50% because drug trafficking has gone up through the border.

The remarks weren’t “about Charlie Kirk,” they were about how this administration is using Kirk’s death as an excuse to shut down critics … and they responded by proving him completely correct.

Anyway, I’m sure this is all about honoring Kirks memory and not an excuse to take out Trump’s critics bsky.app/profile/jimm...

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

This is why they’re deleting studies

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com p.s. this week I am on a USA/Canada tour with my new book. Details and preorder links at tomgauld.com

🎉 Lee & Low is celebrating 50 years of Children's Book Press! Originally founded in 1975, Children’s Book Press was the first independent press in the U.S. to focus on publishing children’s literature by and about people of color. In 2012, Children’s Book Press became an imprint of Lee & Low.

Ta-Nehasi Coates is doing a lot of things with this essay, but one of the most important is fearlessly using examples of anti-trans hate to describe Charlie Kirk's politics. The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules! For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky #booksky

Woohoohoo! It's LOL time! Submit your #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry now! (Submission window closes on September 16 at 10pm Central.)

💖🥳 I'm trying a new video review format! I *adore* how ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR builds a sweet friendship between little kids and their older neighbor through humor and caring sharing. 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @harperkids.bsky.social

A "South Park" episode was taken off air, a DC comic series was canceled, and several artists were fired in the aftermath of the shooting.

The people who cover politics cover the sport of politics as distinct from government. To them a very successful political influencer *is* more important than a state legislator. They’ve heard of him before. (Because this is bluesky so it helps to be explicit — this is bad)

I will never get bored of hearing Matt Damon explaining being in shock listening to John Malkovioch saying the line "If you don't have my money-" when they were making Rounders. He may have taken Michael Caine's place as the king of movie-making anecdotes.

If you’ve been curious about how someone makes a comic for kids, my friend @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social made a great video about it! youtu.be/KJf_-8zEd2c?...

Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away 2 copies of THE KING OF BOOKS (Feiwel & Friends). To enter: 🐯 like 🐯 share this post I will announce 2 winners on Friday, September 12th! #KidLit #EduSky #Skybrarians

My cartoon for the @theguardian.com books autumn reads special.

Wow, what a game!

RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.

4 weeks to go until agents and editors view your work! Pitches loading Sept 28. Share our “How to Pitch” page: kidlitgn.com/general-info... #kidlitgn #pitch #kidscomics Art by Mira Garcia @bitingnclawing.bsky.social - thank you!!

Run. For. Everything.

I’m no expert but I feel like if I was looking to get a Peace Nobel prize I wouldn’t be renaming any department into “Department of War”…

I’m seeing a lot of inaccurate info about the Anthropic settlement being passed around as fact, so here’s a good basic explainer from the Author’s Guild that I highly recommend reading so you understand it better if you’re potentially part of the class: authorsguild.org/news/what-au...

Every once in a while I tell people from other countries about how the health insurance system works in the US and they are aghast. Yesterday a guy straight up didn’t believe me when I said people can die because of not being able to afford medicine. He was sure I meant in the distant past.

IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT… AND I FEEL FINE!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Santi Casares, a writer and illustrator in search of representation. For this month I decided to show how back to school has been this year, always running five minutes behind! PORTFOLIO www.santiagocasares.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Santi Casares, a writer and illustrator in search of representation. For this month I decided to show how back to school has been this year, always running five minutes behind! PORTFOLIO www.santiagocasares.com

developed a Monkey Vs. Robot tv show pitch with Tim Rauch (of Bojack Horseman) and Spencer Rothbell (of Clarence) ...when we make this show it will have the greatest theme song of ALL TIME youtu.be/6p5QQ_EfCIE?...

Another way to frame this starter pack is: art/design/creative directors who are hiring creative, brilliant, and hard-working HUMANS. #noai go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

Tomorrow!!! Make sure you use the correct hashtag #kidlitartpostcard - copy & paste it from here!

I was chatting with a fellow dog walker about the state of the nation just now, and he said, “I’d rather be a woke lefty than a cunt” — which sums it all up rather well, I think.

There’s a new Duck and Moose book out in the world! There was much rejoicing and laughing. Especially laughing!

You should take the IRS Direct File survey linked below, but I raised an eyebrow at this question, which is basically "It will cost the US government $10-20 per user to run this service. Do you care?" I DO NOT CARE, because services like this are *why I pay my taxes*! Take my money, literally!

Ready, set, almost time to go... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

#DVpit 2025 is coming up! 🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉 ✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025 🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info #writersky #authorsky #booksky

This morning 9 former CDC Directors, whose tenures date back to 1977, published this warning in the NYT: RFK Jr is a danger to public health. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

@rhodemontijo.bsky.social posted his #FANTASMICALLOWEEN2025 list so folks can get a jump on October. I am finding it so inspirational :) I'm a little antsy for October so I can start sharing what I've drawn so far :)

Two people to take the Ring to Mordor?

Two people to take the Ring to Mordor?

I hope people realize how absolutely fucked this situation is. This isn’t normal. People are resigning all over the place because the government is mishandling our data, ruining our public health services, and generally making Americans less safe.

Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.

Mayor Brandon of Chicago responds to a question from a reporter if pushing back will make things harder? “Can you imagine if my ancestors would have had the same rationale? Let’s not fight against the Confederacy. Let’s just try to get along, and maybe one day they’ll give us our freedom?”

Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download! California (by county/area) Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area (DMV) Massachusetts North Carolina Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland, OR St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Please share! drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Okay, Steve- Here's my comic writer version: YOUR COMIC SCRIPT CRITIQUE @stevelieberart.bsky.social

Great tips about writing “illustrator bait”!