It's very difficult to remember what happened this year. Like there could be a game show called "This Year or Last Year" and it would be really hard.

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Don't let your children get tricked into volunteering. You know what happened to Cato.

Thanks for the well wishes, all. I am good! Phew.

I am having an ultrasound tomorrow because my mammogram found an "asymmetry." Everyone--even my mom who had breast cancer--is like, that's nothing. Don't worry. But I am so good at worrying. Pls send good vibes.

Happy Hanukkah! @emilybarthisler.bsky.social is unboxing her very first picture book today on Instagram. www.instagram.com/reel/DSVhv9X...

How is everything so awful all the time?

New AI shenanigans in today's PubLunch. www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-a...

We did a cover reveal for my client's book this week and I forgot to share it here. Doesn't it look SO PRETTY? Available March 10th!

How to Support Anti-Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving. Looking for impactful ways to help protect book access and the freedom to read? Here's another terrific post from Kelly Jensen at @bookriot.bsky.social that offers a number of excellent suggestions! bookriot.com/gifting-with...

Just FIVE days left! peoplecolorpublishing.betterworld.org/auctions/poc...

Very cool archaeology story: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

My building's holiday party is tonight and they have coquito! I was so excited. Because... of diversity and rum!

Twist of the century! ... also I can't tell if the boyfriend is happy or not and I'm not sure if that would make it better or worse?

There's nothing like Cyber Week to remind you how many companies have your browsing and shopping data even though it's been years since you ever thought about them.

Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Program are OPEN!! Apply to be a mentor or a mentee by January 15, 2026. Link in bio. #amagenting #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity #mentorship

Odyssey's 2026 online classes have been announced & I'm excited to be teaching one of them: All the World’s a Page: Adapting Acting Techniques to Strengthen Your Fiction. Because I am a theater geek & will gladly talk your ear off about how useful acting techniques can be when applied to writing.

For #GivingTuesday every dollar you donate to the SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund will go to purchasing books for school #libraries across the country that are struggling to fill their shelves with new, relevant books that students want to read. donate.stripe.com/28E6oGeuhe4t... #books #kidlit #scbwi

I'm so excited to finally share the cover of my upcoming book, A Forest Begins Anew! This writing journey to publication has been a long time coming, and seeing real proof like this is surreal. Feel free to share. Wahoo! #KidLitAuthor #WritingCommunity #STEM @esckeyes.bsky.social

I'm doing a picture book workshop in the new year! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

On Thanksgiving Eve, here are four PBs I am thankful for.

I will never understand why B&N's website shows you products that AREN'T available online. They just want to show me what I can't have? B&N's website is a mystery.

I feel like the vibes of this week are all off and we should just cancel and try again next week.

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

It's the first day it is freezing temps this winter in New York. I am alredy so done with it.

New #WriterBeware blog post: an explainer on the huge Anthropic class action copyright settlement: what it is, how it happened, how writers with eligible infringed works may benefit financially, and what eligible writers should do next writerbeware.blog/2025/10/31/t...

bookriot.com/scammers-are... Be careful authors, scammers are now targeting the Anthropic settlement money. (If you WANT to opt out of the class, go for it. But be sure that is what you want!)

If you're looking for a Thanksgiving contentment/gratitude book that isn't overtly Thanksgiving, consider ENOUGH IS... Available at libraries and bookstores everywhere. Illustrated beautifully by Nicole Wong, published by Tilbury House. @painternik.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

"Don't get too excited, because-" Nah, how about you shut the fuck up. All the way up. Let people have a crumb of joy, you miserable fucks, my GOD. I promise, you can go back to posting "We're so fucked" and then not doing anything to stop it thrice daily tomorrow.

BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting. If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.

Hi! Let me tell you what I’ve been doing at BOOM! 💁🏾‍♀️ I’m the Special Projects Editor—an awesome new role that works on all creative for our special editions, merch, and anything related to direct-to-consumer campaigns. The first kickstarter I’ve worked on is live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/boo...

Me: it's been dark out for hours, it must be really late. Clock: 7:04 Me: I hate you, Standard Time.

As SNAP benefits are set to be cut for millions of people this weekend, please consider donating to the Writers Against Hunger campaign for Feeding America. teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...

This past Friday Charlotte Country Day School in NC invited me to speak as their Distinguished Diversity Author for this year. It was an honor to share I THINK I THINK A LOT and talk about how having #OCD inspired me. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

The Barnes and Noble website makes it so difficult to buy something it's like they don't want money.

Tomorrow I am headed to the SCBWI Eastern NY Falling Leaves Retreat! I shall return to the land of my ancestors... Albany-Rensselaer. www.scbwi.org/regions/east...

I hurt my foot getting out of bed (it's not broken but it's swollen). I'm trying to think of a better lie to tell people if they ask why I am limping. My first thought was "shark attack" but I'm worried people will see through it.

One of my least favorite parts of Publishing is being told of new ways authors are being scammed. 😞

www.parents.com/12-books-for... @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social

Wow, I'm delighted that Parents featured I THINK I THINK A LOT in a piece about books celebrating neurodiversity. Many other titles across all kidlit age categories are included--too many to tag! @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

It's #OCDAwarenessWeek so I'll share poet and author Jordan Scott's very kind blurb about I THINK I THINK A LOT. It's inspired by my own #OCD. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

yearly reminder to people insisting that we view Christopher Columbus as "a man of his time" that *the people responsible for the Spanish Inquisition* thought Columbus was out of pocket

Heard about so many scams lately... 😫

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to honor the culture, heritage, and resilience of our Native American communities. New York has a rich indigenous legacy and history - but there’s still more work to do to achieve equity and justice for indigenous people in New York ⤵️

I am not in touch with the Italian-American side of my heritage, but hear me out. What if we let the Native People have this day (bank holiday and all) and we, like, really leaned into San Gennaro as our thing? Then everyone could have a parade? 🤔

Oh no I forgot it was #DVPit today. Will go through the hashtag now. I've signed at least one client through #DVPit and I appreciate the work @bethphelan.bsky.social does!

I am not a heritage American and proud. "Anglo-Protestant" nonsense.

Updating my presentation about querying for SCBWI Falling Leaves next weekend. Will I see any of you there? www.scbwi.org/events/easte...