I loled.

This is the situation I refer to the most when trying to explain a the state of book bans right now. Utah has state mandated book destruction for books like Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, and Damsel by Elana K Arnold. The vast majority of the books are written by women.

Hey readers, writers, and librarians in Arkansas! Make sure to send in your feedback by June 7th! (I'm guessing you'll have some on a proposal like this

The latest report from PEN America on book bans shows “a surge in the banning of nonfiction titles” www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

I like scented candles as much as the next middle-aged white lady but I don't understand why they try to sell me specialized wick trimmers. I have scissors. Do they not?

New on the @odysseyworkshop.bsky.social blog: Excerpts from a Q&A with author & guest lecturer @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social, who talks about four-act structure

Can you help me brainstorm questions people might ask at bookstore events beyond, “How did you get started writing?” or “Why did you write this book?” Red Balloon Bookshop launch 5-12-26 Wild Rumpus story time 5-23-26 Niche Books story time 6-20-26 #WritingCommunity #SCBWI

This post goes out to #librarians and #kitlit experts. My mother wants to give a book on 'sportsmanship' to my 8yo nephew. She thinks he sulks too much when he loses. I showed her a TON of books on Goodreads in the "sportsmanship" category and she rejected them ALL (cont).

Great big Friday thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for her #PictureBook review! 📕 💜 Comment in the link to enter for a #free #book copy. @esckeyes.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2026/05/08/p...

Less than a week to go before book launching! 🚀

pen.org/report/facts... "44% of banned titles feature characters or people of color" If you are shocked you have not been paying attention.

For Mental Health Month, I'm sharing this talk I gave at a public forum. It's called "The Opposite of Fear Is Hope: Radical Acceptance and OCD." Feel free to share with anyone you think might like to listen. #MHAM2026 #mentalhealth www.therowhouse.org/events/the-o...

Apologies. I forgot to open to queries yesterday because I forgot it was May. I will open next Monday (the 10th).

I THINK I THINK A LOT is currently ranked #174 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations. This is the lowest it's been since launch in 2023! AND it has 4.8 stars. I'm grateful it's still being discovered by readers. ❤️ @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

. @slj.com has given "Kindness Glows in the Dark" by @gamavalle.com and illustrated by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio (my client) a starred review! "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection"! ⭐ bookshop.org/p/books/kind...

We had a lovely convo with Michael Welch & Chicago Review of Books about why it's fricken time for publishing to unionize! ✊📚 You can still sign our open letter of support @ hachetteworkers.com/open-letter

Little over a month after moving to new apartment in Brooklyn and I still have several pieces of furniture thatI assembled wrongly and have to do again. I know this is not the world's biggest problem but I am annoyed with myself. I'm a professional reader, you would think I could read instructions.

Since it's #Mentalhealthawareness Month, can I introduce you to I THINK I THINK A LOT? It's a book about finding something good on the underside of something troubling, which is actually what I did when I mined my own kid journal (here at left) to write the book. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social

Guys, I haven't read it. What is "pornographic" about the memoir of the kidnapped girl? If there are descriptions of sex I can't imagine she enjoyed it. What a slap in the face. Utah Adds Two More Books to Banned List; 34 Now Outlawed in State Public Schools share.google/J6ohBsx1L0rW...

If I hosted another "How to Talk to Booksellers" webinar, would anyone be interested? Leave your name here or message me if so. Cost would be $30, via zoom, recorded, sometime over the summer. - For authors and illustrators - Any format, any genre - Includes email templates

#querytip Research the genres you chose on QueryManager. I have been getting a lot of queries marked as "Magical Realism" that are full-blown fantasy worlds or urban fantasy. (I also got one Western with no magic elements at all.)

Ahhhh!!! Thousands of Poseys are officially printed! I'm not crying. You're crying! 🥹 She's available for preorder everywhere (yes, even Ama...). And if you're in Austin July 11, come see me at Book People for a story time & signing. RSVP & order link in comments. 🩵 #picturebooks #writers

Some lovely things I heard (or overheard!) on Independent Bookstore Day. It's wonderful to know my books are being well-received. Thank you to the very-new Forage Books in Kennett Square for inviting me to your Indie Bookstore Day celebration, and for helping to introduce me to your readers.

Off to a workshop tomorrow, so my annual reminder. If you’re pitching agents or editors at an in-person event, just read your query. Don’t stress about memorizing things. It’s not an audition, it’s just a conversation. ❤️

WHY do we have to have an ACCOUNT for fucking EVERYTHING

I just moved to a new apartment. My last landlord had a lot of rules about hanging stuff on the wall that made me afraid to have art. But now I am free! I'm an adult and can use nails! So I bought a lot of picture book art from @carlemuseum.bsky.social, like adults do.

OUT NOW! Take a listen to our Bilingual Book Buddies episode and let us know what you think. 😃

A jarful of thanks to Alicia, Claudia and Silvia for inviting us to talk about our careers and our book. We had a lovely time!

Kindness Glows in the Dark publishes on June 2. Pre-order now!

Link in bio!

My client Mrinali Álvarez Astacio is on the Bilingual Book Buddies podcast with @gamavalle.com, the author of KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

I registered! @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social peopleofpublishing.org/register/

DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT - I’m excited to finally be able to share the news with all of you! KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK - Spring 2026 This special story is coming to life with the help of Barefoot Books’ fabulous team and thanks to Mrinali Álvarez Astacio’s artistry. What an immense honor! #kidlit

Congratulations to @lizziebrooks.bsky.social on here STARRED review! ⭐

Does anyone have good lotions for Palmoplantar Psoriasis? It's another autoimmune thing (my immune system hates me). I am convinced if I find the right product, it will help, but after years of trying things and it always being the same, I am beginning to lose hope.

Today we lined the halls of Albany to make our voices heard, and dropped off over a thousand postcards at Gov. Hochul’s desk calling for New York for All. New Yorkers will settle for nothing less. Add your name to join us in fighting for #NY4All ✍ nyclu.org/act-ny4all

Just a few more days until Indie Bookstore Day! I'll be at Forage Books on April 25th, from 1:30-2:30 reading and signing to celebrate. Kennett Square, PA -- I'd love to see you! Here's their post from IG:

📢Calling all aspiring authors: our New Visions Award is open for submissions! Lee & Low Books is looking for unpublished authors of color or Native/Indigenous writers hoping to break into the publishing industry with their middle grade, young adult, or graphic novel manuscript.

The idea that made me a picture book author was also my 1st published book. Today is the 3 yr book birthday of ENOUGH IS... 😊 Thank you to everyone who has read it, borrowed it, purchased it, invited me to your school, interviewed me, and on and on. @painternik.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

I was depressed last week because I couldn't go to Bologna with the move. So I decided this means I need to go to ALA in Chicago, since I have a client who is going. If there are any publishing folk who want to meet up, I would love to buy you and overpriced convention center beverage! Hit me up!

So glad we're destroying the rain forest for this. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/09/m...

I'm honored Stefan wanted to share my approach to poetry appreciation during National Poetry Month. Thanks so much, Stefan!

www.thebookseller.com/news/scam-em... I got one from "Frank Furt" Book Fair asking if I wanted to pay to have my book displayed this morning. They thought I was one of my authors.

I'd love to see you on April 25th at Forage Books (Kennett Square, PA)!

There is construction happening on the floor above me. I swear they start the drilling and banging whenever I schedule a call or Zoom and are totally quiet most of the week.

www.404media.co/blockade-the... Of course they are.

Want a queer YA book bundle (plus some cute stickers) for cheap? I got you. Proceeds go to #KidLit4Ceasefire 🍉📚♥️ The fundraiser ends April 2! 🔗 www.32auctions.com/organization...

They've got a "thou SHALT commit adultery" bible. I want to see it. events.yale.edu/event/beauti...

Today is the LAST DAY to file Anthropic claims. Make sure all your author friends are aware of their options.

I don’t love being in a society where you can sell enough pillows to do meaningful damage to democracy or sell enough children’s books to do a genocide or sell enough chicken sandwiches to abolish gay marriage That all seems like a ridiculous way to do society to me

If you think No Kings is too vague or insufficiently radical, I sincerely encourage you to go to your local No Kings rally tomorrow and hand out flyers/zines to recruit folks to your org/cause. It's a perfect recruitment event! Thousands of people eager to DO STUFF! Get out there!