Laurel Snyder
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
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Baltimore girl in Atlanta. I love humans, write books, and talk a lot.
http://laurelsnyder.com
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ICYMI: Charlie & Mouse & the Creeping Hand of Fascism!
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Don't. Get. Stuck!
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SO CAN FULTON COUNTY VOTERS SUE THE FBI? BECAUSE I AM ONE AND I'M MAD!
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The Horn Book
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#HBOutoftheBox
:
#SydneyTaylorBookAward
Blog Tour
#PictureBook
honorees
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
+ Leanne Hatch answer
@shoshanaflax.bsky.social
's questions about THE BOOK OF CANDLES: EIGHT POEMS FOR HANUKKAH (
@clarionbooks.bsky.social
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@harperkids.bsky.social
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www.hbook.com/story/book-o...
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The Book of Candles: Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour 2026
Interview with Laurel Snyder and Leanne Hatch, author and illustrator of The Book of Candles, a 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book category.
https://www.hbook.com/story/book-of-candles-sydney-taylor-book-award-blog-tour-2026
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Find an inspiring modern fairy tale with Shrinking Violet!đ By Laurel Snyder
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Shrinking Violet is a beautifully illustrated story about fear and bravery for anyone who has ever felt scared and small. Pre-order heređ:
lnk.to/ShrinkingViolet
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GA Friends, I know things feel dismal lately and we're all tired, but I also know you LOVE YOUR LIBRARIANS! Please send an email today, to oppose SB 74, also known as the "Lock Up Librarians" bill. With this form it only takes a second! (& please repost)
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My heart is so full, reading this. This is exactly what we want this book to do, as it makes its way into the world. đ
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Sarah Miller (@canweread)
Less than 24 hours after I shared a mildly principled post with resources for reading with kids during this incredibly turbulent time â and received a few nasty emails, and promptly lost more subscrib...
https://substack.com/@canweread/note/c-210406457?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=drfa
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Phil Lewis
11 days ago
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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Association of Jewish Libraries
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Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list:
tinyurl.com/STBA2026
#ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL
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Laura Gehl
#ALAYMA
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Anne Ursu
13 days ago
I didnât think the assassination attempt was staged, but now I definitely do.
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Come help raise money for Minnesota! This one is a two-day auction, so you have to bid quickly!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Critique of three picture book manuscripts
Auction item 'Critique of three picture book manuscripts' hosted online at 32auctions.
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/135771/auctions/195062/auction_items/6705209
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Kevin M. Kruse
13 days ago
The Secretary of Homeland Security is asserting that the Deputy White House Chief of Staff ultimately bears responsibility for the murder of two American citizens, which is something that would normally generate a dozen congressional inquiries.
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daniel sieradski
13 days ago
the criticism is not widespread, it comes from a trump admin official, a museum controlled by the white house, and a trump donor's vanity anti-antisemitism organization
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Katherine Alejandra Cross
13 days ago
Don't just read the headline. This essay is my lengthy ode to the hard-fought, hard-won successes of the communitarian movement in the Twin Cities, which has been the scourge of fascists and put the most cracks in Trump's fascist front. Nonviolence has achieved much, and will do more still.
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Don't Buy a Gun
Confrontational but nonviolent protest is more effective than the solipsistic comfort of an assault rifle.
https://www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-buy-a-gun/
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treekisser
14 days ago
Border Patrol shot someone in Arizona
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Person in critical condition after being shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona
The individual is in custody and receiving care, according to law enforcement.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/person-shot-border-patrol-involved-arizona-rcna256137
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Okay, so it's clearly a scam! But the sad thing is that this is actually a thing people in the book world used to do, because we ARE fans of each other and DO want to help lift each other up and build community. Oh, well. RIP making friends online.
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I have recently had two very complimentary emails from other (well-published, bestselling) authors I've never met before (both authors of adult books), just looking to connect. I'm not sure how to confirm whether these are real email addresses. Is this a new AI thing? It feels weird.
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Representative Seth Magaziner
14 days ago
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Kevin M. Kruse
14 days ago
Exactly right. Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign. Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE. Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them. Every possible angle.
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The last time I felt CERTAIN a book needed to win a medal it was
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's When You Reach Me. Why does it feel so very wonderful when the right book wins? As if the world is aligned for a moment. Catia Chien is a magical genius, and when I picked up Fireworks I was gobsmacked. Huzzah!
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HELL YES RENEE WATSON!
#alayma
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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY CATIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#alayma
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I HAVE OPINIONS ABOUT CALDECOTT THIS YEAR. I AM WAITING.
#alayma
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I never miss Twitter. But today I do. It was fun when we were all in one place online.
#alayma
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Thank you all so much!! I'm so honored and blown away. Toda raba to the whole wonderful committee. But also, can we all just go read some Uri Shulevitz, who died last year? He was a giant.
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Preeti Chhibber
15 days ago
If you need some joy on your feed today, i HIGHLY recommend following the
#ALAYMA
tag when the awards start because it's going to be the biggest book nerds you know just celebrating the best reads for kids đâ¤ď¸
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Oh, yay yay yay!! Go
@veerawrites.bsky.social
!
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As we kick off
#alayma
this morning, I want to say that I STILL THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA! What morning show wants to bring back the fun and glory, shine a little light on these beautiful books for kids? Everyone says they care so much about getting kids reading. Help us make it happen!
#kidlit
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Itâs our Oscars! The world is very heavy and we all have much work to do, but for that very reason we also need joy. Getcha some!
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Travis Jonker
15 days ago
Happy Youth Media Awards day, everyone! Here's the link to the webcast (beginning at 11am ET)
#ALAyma
www.ala.unikron.com
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T2026 | ALA
Youth Media Awards ALA Webcast by UNIKRON Inc.
https://www.ala.unikron.com/
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Lisa Jahn-Clough
15 days ago
Here is a link to the Maine Solidarity Fund which provides food, rides, bail/bond money, etc... for those in need. Maine is a welcoming and caring state--let's keep it that way!
#NoIceForMe
#MaineSolidarity
#MaineStrong
#NoIce
#DefundIce
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Maine Solidarity Fund
When Our Neighbors are Under Attack, We Stand TogetherRight now, immigrant and Trans Mainers are facing unprecedented threats to their safety, dignity, and basic rights. Families are afraid to leave t...
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/maine-solidarity-fund?link_id=19&can_id=b4238227089e26c0aa28ae83830724c1&source=email-updates-and-resources-for-a-moment-of-crisis&email_referrer=email_3068238&email_subject=updates-and-resources-for-a-moment-of-crisis&&
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Maximum Twizzle Brandi đž
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People at taken to Whipple are released into the cold in whatever they were wearing without their phones and IDs. Volunteers meet them at release (or find them left in parks and the woods) get them a burner, warm clothes, food, a ride home, etc (GFM in next post)
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Welp,
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world, you know what to do.
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Kate Messner
15 days ago
Looking forward to watching the
#ALAYMA
this morning and cheering for my colleagues! And like always - I'm sharing my poem "What Happened to Your Book Today." A reminder of why we make books for young readers. â¤ď¸https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/
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âWhat Happened to Your Book Todayâ A Poem for after the ALA Awards â Kate Messner
https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/
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If I set up a TikTok account and posted like once but havenât used it since and it isnât on my phone, do I need to delete?
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So... Minnesota is facing off against water cannons in sub zero temps and meanwhile, here in ATL, we're stockpiling milk and bread in case it *maybe* rains in a few days... BUT. We're all still showing up today, right, ATL?
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Jan 17, 2026: -wake up -check to see if we've invaded Greenland -feed cat -check to see if we're in civil war yet -drink tea, send emails -wonder about helicopter overhead -call reps to request they impeach president again -lunch -make protest poster -stockpile beans/water -order paper road Atlas
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We welcome you into the world of Shrinking Violetđ⨠This new picture book by
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
& illustrated by LeUyen Pham is about a brave girl who shrinks and grows depending on how she feels. Out March 31st! Pre-order heređ:
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Children's Bookshelf
2 months ago
âSeemingly pint-size worriesâspiders, night soundsâmake a child literally shrinkâ in Laurel Snyder and illustrator LeUyen Phamâs âpolishedâ picture book SHRINKING VIOLET
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Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder
Seemingly pint-size worriesâspiders, night soundsâmake a child literally shrink in this polished picture book from Snyder (The B...
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What am I supposed to do if nobody shows up for a telehealth appointment? Will I be charged for cancelling if I close this window? Is there anything about health care that isn't broken in 2026? Do better, Emory.
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I only have one book coming out this year, a picture book with the impossibly talented LeUyen Pham. You can scroll through the whole thing right here... Go on, take a peek!
online.flippingbook.com/link/418062/
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Shrinking Violet
https://online.flippingbook.com/link/418062/
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Informal poll for booksellers/ librarians/ Kidlit bloggers: Do you feel you respond differently to picture books with a hard copy F&G? How likely are you to engage fully with a digital copy of a picture book?
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Informal poll for picture book creators! Have your recent books gotten a hard copy F&G? If not, do you feel people generally interacted the same way with the digital version/PDF?
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Author friends: what NY bookstore does an especially good job of setting up school visits?
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about 2 months ago
Holiday PB Countdown: The Book of Candles: Eight Poems of Hanukkah,
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Leanne Hatch, Clarion Books
#PictureBooks
#ChildrensBooks
#Hanukkah
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Share your light. And have some of mineâŚ
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about 2 months ago
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Itâs been over a decade since the morning shows stopped having the Newbery/Caldecott winners on, the day after the announcement. Remember how exciting that always was? (1/3)
#alayma
#newbery
#caldecott
#kidlit
about 2 months ago
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What a crazy wonderful Hanukkah miracle. Thank you,
@kellyclarksontv.bsky.social
!! Still pinching myself!
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Kelly Clarkson Celebrates Hanukkah With 'The Book of Candles' Author Laurel Snyder
YouTube video by The Kelly Clarkson Show
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ4GR73CMZs&time_continue=71&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
about 2 months ago
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Margot Finn
about 2 months ago
'For humanities departments to continue to matter, they must challenge the modern world rather than accommodate it. Indeed, the most useful lesson the humanities have to offer today is a profoundly countercultural one: Difficulty is good, an end in its own right.' 2/2
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