We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.

Are you sad you're missing AWP? Join our open mic Thursday @ 8:00 pm Eastern! Wish you could hit the book fair? The hotel bar? Just pile up your 79 unread books you already own by your computer, grab a drink, and get NAWPy!

The Stanchion offsite reading is TONIGHT! It's going to be beautiful and chaotic!

Strange Horizons is open to non-fiction submissions for our March 30th special issue which will be all about Fungi in SFF! More information about our submission guidelines and how to submit ⬇️ strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...

Nebula nominations close tonight! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite poems! It’s not too late to check out the archives of your favorite spec magazines and discover some wonderful new work.

I’ve never done the AWP thing. But this year I am doing the NAWP thing. It’s this Thursday, March 5. Check it out:

Call your rep today.

Lot of folks here who regularly post ways to help vulnerable communities and neighbors. go.bsky.app/9H3C9Ty

Don't be fooled by this bill's name-- this is a book banning bill that will exclude LGBTQ books from all public schools NATIONWIDE. Call your congresspeople and tell them to VOTE NO on this nakedly bigoted book banning bullshit. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

join me: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

[NAWPstrich shyly taps mic, clears throat] Yes, hello, sorry to be a bother but we wanted to announce again that it is time for our annual NAWP open mic. NAWP stands for Not at AWP and is an online space for writers who, well, you probably figured this out but writers who couldn't get to AWP. NAWP!

HEY, I AM DOING ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS! AND GIVING AWAY ANOTHER SIGNED ARC (Advance Review Copy) OF OBSTETRIX!!! YOU COULD GET TO READ IT EARLY (it doesn't come out until June) AND HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES STAY HOUSED!!!!

We're fundraising for public libraries again! 📚This week, when you donate $15 USD or more to your public library, friends of a library organization, or the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, you'll receive a free audiobook credit 💓 Last year, we raised $55,000. How much will we raise this year? ⏬

Hey, if you are not going to AWP (NAWP), you can find me @mitchnobis.bsky.social and the rest of the NAWP gang here. If you are going to AWP but find in person stuff daunting and want to zoom in, feel free!

Heyyy, announcement coming soon, but of COURSE we'll do an open mic for folks who are [say it with me!]... Not at! A! W! P! [crowd goes nuts]

Public libraries are actually existing examples of the world we want. We should not have to fight for them under a democratic socialist mayor. @nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries! nycplan.org

OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]

I could not be happier about where this story ended up. Thank you @wigleaf.bsky.social for believing in "Things That Happened at or around My Cousin Kelly's Funeral, in No Particular Order." Started at @smokelong.bsky.social, of course... wigleaf.com

“I will read the seeds a story,” said Toad. “Then they will not be afraid.” Toad read a long story to his seeds.

as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.

“She told me she preferred not to be defined by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com

I don't know how this event is tomorrow already, but it is, so register today to join us! Three amazing poets! NAWP!

Practice yoga, help Minnesota families.

Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US as they experience intensified anti-immigrant operations. We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community. Read our full statement: strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...

💫Gorgeous poems by @jackbedell.bsky.social hawkeyemag.com/stories/bede...

Art asks for our presence. Jericho Brown

“I will tell you a story while we are waiting,” said Frog. “Oh good,” said Toad.

Also issue 2 and 3 are still on sale. I am actively reading for issue 4 so please send me amazing poems and tell other folks to send me amazing poems.

Donate to Minnesota charity, enter manuscript or query critique auction, show proof of your donation, win! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Today on Glass! "Campaign Strategy" by Lindsay Tigue! www.glass-poetry.com/journal.html

Frog and Toad went for a walk. Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole.

NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com! Register at the eventbrite link: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea... NAWP!

Friends, please join me on 2/8, from 7-8 pm EST, for a fun, online poetry reading honoring the incredible life & writing of Maureen Seaton & the exciting new release of Undersea from @jacklegpress.bsky.social!

Yesterday, a Sunday, you peaked at 8,000 calls / hour via 5 Calls... Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!! That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps. Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥

NYC, we are ready for tomorrow’s storm. Here’s a thread on what you need to know: TEMPERATURE: Between 16°F to 27°F. SNOWFALL: Between 8 to 11 inches. LIBRARIES: Closed on Sunday. NYPD and FDNY are prepared to maintain full operational capacity.

Done. If you call rn as I just did you'll probably also get to leave a voicemail and not even have to talk to nobody 😅

Call volumes are extremely high right now 💪 Lots of reports of phone lines being "unavailable" IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that. Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓

keep calling them. @5calls.org makes it easy to call your senators, they’ll connect you & provide a script (extra helps when you’re too angry to come up with words) apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...

YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE SENATE ARE WORKING. KEEP CALLING. 202–224-3121 Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.

last chance to register for this class tomorrow!

Frog and Toad were caught in the rain. They ran to Frog’s house. “I am all wet,” said Toad. “The day is spoiled.” “Have some tea and cake,” said Frog. “The rain will stop. If you stand near the stove, your clothes will soon be dry.”

Baby's first AWP offsite. Come listen, read, shop, and pitch me a piece of writing in person, all in an amazing setting in the inner harbor. Register for freeeee at StanchionZine.com/awp

Casual reminder that a bill must pass *both* the House and the Senate (and get signed by POTUS) to become law. The DHS / ICE appropriations bill passed the House. It still needs to pass the Senate with 60 votes. That vote will be *NEXT WEEK* Call your Senators.🔥📞🔥

So the House is going to vote TOMORROW on the DHS funding bill that includes funding for ICE. There's a real chance we can get Dems to vote NO on any bill with ICE funding to sink it. Once it goes to the Senate we likely lose this chance. 24 hours. Go. www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-f...

Brandon is totally correct and also this axios headline is genuinely huge if true Please keep calling your congressional reps and be nice to the staff but also say things that make the staff feel guilty if they don’t push their boss on thi

Poetry prompt! 🐄 🐧

Nice little structural ambiguity for the #linguistics feed

Calling all poets: Eye to the Telescope is accepting submissions for issue 60, edited by Angela Acosta, on the theme of Paying Tribute. Find more details and a form to submit here: eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html

It's a five year birthday celebration for the incredible @riotinyourthroat.bsky.social 🥳 You can snag ALL press books for 10$ to celebrate the occasion! www.riotinyourthroat.com

I know things are frightening right now, but don't forget to share people's art alongside all the news! I feel like I haven't seen much of the writing community getting traction on the TL lately but art has never been more important