The famous Andor line is that "tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle." Here is a perfect example of that through malicious compliance: Idaho forced the city of Boise to remove its Pride flags. So the city painted rainbows everywhere else.

The National Association of Black Bookstores (NABB) has declared April 7 to be #NationalBlackBookstoreDay — a day to recognize the "cultural, economic, and community impact of Black-owned bookstores across the United States.” pen.org/black-owned-...

Called my members of Congress to tell them the president seems deeply unwell, unhinged, and shouldn’t be in charge of our country. What a mess. Forever disappointed and shocked people voted for this horrible person.

This campaign would be a grave sin even if he didn’t know the stakes; that he does — that he’s gleefully destroying a civilization with many millennia of history, & millions of innocent people who are suffering — is Hitler-level. Shame on him, his Administration, & all Americans for enabling it.

Cannot overstate how important foreign grad students are to US higher ed Well over half of grad students in the US are international (& if you think that's a bad thing, you're an idiot).

Mamdani is not just filling the potholes with the crew. He's creating a visual and personal reminder of the dignity inherent in all of these anonymous government jobs.

Polymarket shouldn't exist.

The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.

My thoughts on what's going on in #kidlit publishing now, a little history, and what we can do: mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...

I know this and you know this and we all know this but sometimes you gotta say the obvious thing out loud (so to speak) just so you don’t feel alone or crazy: our president is a deeply unwell and utterly vile man who shouldn’t be in charge of driving a golf cart much less the free world.

Phone calls to reps are still the best way for citizens to influence legislation. If you've avoided the phone thus far, use this tool from @everylibrary.bsky.social to help oppose H.R. 7661. If you do that today, you can take the rest of the weekend off! :)

The #idleg pulled out their radiator caps to circumvent due process on controversial bills. 🧵 #idpol

Kidlit author making weird little drawings and garden eels for April #kidlitartpostcard Obsessed with eels of all kinds, and would love to draw all the fish and disgruntled eels. Looking for representation, quirky projects, and all the art making shenanigans. #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

incredible cover

Bucket list trip to the Eric Carle Picture Book Museum! A special place to celebrate picture book art, early childhood literacy, and be inspired. 💛 #kidlit #picturebooks

"They aren't a political wedge issue. They are human beings. They are your neighbors, your coworkers, your classmates. They pay their bills. They show up. They contribute. Above all else, like every single one of us, they just want to live their lives on their own terms. They just want to be happy."

It's your lunchtime reminder that #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday, April 2nd. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Flew out of Hartford, CT this morning and a DHS employee in a green hoodie checked my ID with a TSA agent telling them what to do.

“The collaboration between Milne and Shepard was so magical at catching this vision of buoyancy and unfettered childhood”: Annette Bay Pimentel and Faith Pray spoke about their new picture book, ‘How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh’ buff.ly/VfRKpg9

“Although Ono is known by many solely because of her adjacency to the Beatles, Tolin centers her subject’s own rich, sometimes polarizing, life advocating for peace, creativity, and individuality.”

Magnificent No Kings protest sign in Ellsworth, Maine. 10/10.

So I guess I just won't visit my sister in Boise ever again??

Great write-up about some of the best people I know! So grateful to be a part of @letutahread.bsky.social!

Wha… what!? Channing Tatum is co-writing a romance novel with Roxanne Gay about two people who make a pact to get married after 40. www.instyle.com/channing-tat...

There are a bunch of 2026 books coming out from past Pura Belpré winners. I collected them all here: 100scopenotes.com/2026/03/23/2...

the kookaburra, the down with the sickness bird call

Obsessed with this premise and can’t wait for this book! Congratulations @stephlaubooks.com !!

This quote is about Kari Lake and Trump’s attempt dismantle VOA, but feel like it’s a strong summation of Donald Trumps presidency and actions….

I have a picture book manuscript that would explain all of this! 😂

I don’t have a ton of author business advice, but if you’re driving to schools or events, you should track your mileage! #kidlitauthor

A film about Mary Oliver is forthcoming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJMd...

Anyone else feel emboldened to write random letters after reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans?

me when I sauté diced onions and some garlic before adding a jar of store-brand pasta sauce 💫

she doesn’t know what truthsocial is

University of Idaho basketball is played in one of the most beautiful basketball arenas— timber frame — with wood from Idaho forests. 🫶 So proud of the women’s team for working their butts off right now against Oklahoma! #MarchMadness

JUST REALIZED THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO VISIT THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART THIS SPRING.

French books for children are truly unmatched. Death or threat of death on every page. C’est la vie.

Doing the very sad work of deleting words and details that I like very much from a picture book draft.

Time to call your reps! No matter where you are, no matter who your rep is they need to hear from you. Script is available at @5calls.org.

My 2nd picture book,🐍🪨 MEDUSA'S PET ROCK🐍🪨, comes out 9/22/26 with @harperkids.bsky.social! The premise: Medusa, but she's in elementary school, and keeps accidentally zapping the class pets. 🤫 Pre-order link: www.stephlaubooks.com/medusa (And please request it at your library!) #kidlit #booksky

The nationwide book ban bill is now entering the House of Representatives for consideration. Here's everything you need to know about HR 7661, including next steps to take in helping defeat this anti-LGBTQ, anti-intellectual, pro-voucher bill before it goes any farther: bookriot.com/hr7661-advan...

Have fully escaped into reading manga. Will return when it makes sense (never).

I do love that so many people have decided to wear green today even if that’s their only jump into St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️

That's right! It's that time again! We're celebrating St. Patrick's Day this year with a spring prediction of some of our favorite award candidates in this 2027 Newbery/Caldecott Spring Prediction Edition. Give 'em a glance! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/17/n...

This is correct.

"Let's just leave it at North Korea and CBS." Yes, perfect!

I love movies and watching the oscars and celebrating art. I didn’t know ties were an option but I support like 5 way ties.

Hell yeah