I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Support Amendment #311 Ban Native Mascots!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

“People should be outraged.” -Linda Reinstein, pres./chief executive of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization I AM outraged. Like Ms. Reinstein’s husband, my dad succumbed to mesothelioma, cancer caused by asbestos. And now the CDC is messing with asbestos safeguards in consumer products.

Thank you @nytgames.bsky.social for today’s Strands. We needed it.

Eff you, GOP

Local No Kings protest

I don't know what impact if any a MASSIVE protest on April 5 will have on the administration, but we should try anyway. Maybe coverage of it breaks through to the normies. Maybe we bury the idea that no one is protesting inspiring the discouraged. Maybe just spent time with comrades. All valuable

Join me for this Hands Off event in Boston!

Who else is attending the #NESCBWI conference in May? Thanks to @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social for bringing the conference back!

Trump’s trying to gut funding for libraries: you can fight back with ALA. The President's executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services would be deeply harmful. We need to speak out. Take action NOW: tell Congress to protect library funding. bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding

WE GOT THIS! Starts NOW - through the 14th. Don’t touch Amazon or anything Jeff Bezos owns.

Are you a writer, artist, or other creative? Folks are organizing a Create to Liberate day of action on April 19. Via @authorsabb.bsky.social More info here abbetuck.com/createtolibe...

Tell 5 people … Feb 28th. Don’t buy anything.

Mark your calendars—don’t buy anything on Feb 28th. It’s time to use our mass economic power. Shields up!

Elizabeth Warren is one of my senators. Are your reps saying what she’s saying?

RIP #JulesFeiffer. In addition to enjoying his comics, one of my favorite #PictureBooks is BARK, GEORGE.

Starting January 20th, you have a chance to help with relief efforts to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. It's an auction featuring books from some of your favorite children's book creators. More info here. #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/19/p...

BENNY RAMÍREZ AND THE NEARLY DEPARTED is the funniest #MG novel I’ve read in a long time—not to mention full of heart. Congrats and thank you, @labyrinthrat.bsky.social!

Calling all #PictureBook writers! The Writers’ Loft is offering a series of virtual workshops by Charlesbridge editor Karen Boss, starting tomorrow (1/16). Info: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops

Resources for people affected by the LA Wildfires: www.fireaid.info #LosAngeles #PalisadesFire #EatonFire

Ahh, there’s nothing like the feeling of being finished with work on a Friday!

Attention parents, grandparents, guardians, and educators of middle-schoolers in the U.S.: Do your teens/preteens know what records are? How about turntables or record players? (I’m doing some informal research for my day job.)

Just curious, does anyone besides me not like wearing leggings? (Apropos of nothing)

If you followed us at that other place, you know that reading accessibility is important to us. Using initial caps in hashtags helps readers who have trouble reading. Learn more here: Make Your Hashtags Accessible www.boia.org/blog/ma... #BlueSky #PSA #InclusionMatters

Join the Writers’ Loft and MetroWest Writers’ Guild at the annual Literary Bash & Winter Bazaar! December 7, 12-3 pm, at the Writers’ Loft, 43 Broad St., 4th fl., Hudson, Mass.

Can’t wait to read these lists!

I agree with this wholeheartedly, but as a vegetarian I would change turkey to meatless substitute. Otherwise, spot on!

Introverts in and around Houston, check out the perfect kind of party happening tomorrow!

Post a photo of yourself in a different era. Early 20s. I think I look cool here—emphasis on *look*

Hi, Bluesky! I'm Justin, a NY-based author of picture books. I previously ran the #PBChat Mentorship & wkly Twitter chats. I now teach & offer critiques thru Kidlithive.com. I'm also a professional actor, backyard beekeeper, bad classical pianist & lover of good books. Nice to meet you!

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

#Kidlit community, welcome @maerespicio.bsky.social to Bluesky!

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

I agree with Kate. The tradeoff for lack of an algorithm means you need to put some effort into seeking out and connecting with others, but it’s so worth it.

I’m all for creativity, but I kinda doubt I’ll ever need to discuss whether some dogs did their laundry.

Join #kidlitchat soon!

Can any #kidlit or #librarian folks suggest a recent comp title for a cumulative #picturebook similar to "The Napping House"? Thanks in advance!

I've got news: What works today in #kidlit, from my experience and convos with agents and authors. Handouts, time for questions, and a recording. $59 online via the Highlights Foundation. Please tell your friends! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/suc...

#BlueSkyTip Since BlueSky doesn’t use the sort of algorithms that X and Threads use, content is boosted by reposts, not by likes. If you enjoy something, sharing it is the best way to help others find it. #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Apparently there is a list of starter packs!! Thank you to the random multiple people who shared it and to the people who made it: blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

Good news: the NYT Tech guild strike is ending tomorrow, so your Wordle addiction can resume! www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/2...

#kidlitchat I joined late tonight but in a few minutes of reading posts, I feel uplifted. Thank you, #kidlitcommunity

I’ve signed up to send texts with Rise on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. If you’d like to participate, use this link to sign up: mobilize.us/s/k86mKC

Bluesky, I love that I can come here and choose a feed that’s not focused on Nov. 5.

Check out this week’s Kidlit 411 and enter giveaways for a couple of terrific-looking picture books! #picturebooks #kidlit www.kidlit411.com/2024/10/the-...

@charlenechua.bsky.social led an informative webinar today on how to make the most of Bluesky! She, @boringstorybook.com and @debbieohi.com have created a ton of resources for us #kidlit people to get started. Resources in thread!

Hey, #kidlit folk: Jason Reynolds is a MacArthur Genius! So cool to see verified what we all knew already.