Yet another example of why I’ve given up on mainstream news media. Shameful. US TV networks absent at Cop30: a “tragic abdication” of civic responsibility www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I'm so looking forward to the Poulsbo Kids' Book Festival THIS SATURDAY, and I'd love to see you there! Come meet me and over 30 amazing authors and illustrators at the North Kitsap High School Commons from 11am - 3pm. (And don't miss the parade at 11am!) Details at poulsbokidsbookfest.com!

"Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our own shadow (which jump-scared my dog) 😱🤣

It's so funny how we all have a device with capabilities such as "Essentially Infinite Knowledge" and "More Art Than You can Ever Appreciate" but the people who make the device and its software only ever want us to use the "Brain Disintegrator 3000" and "Involuntary Mass Surveillance Node" functions

More Halloween decorations that jump-scared my dog.

We're disappointed that the Trump administration took such a strong oppositional stance to the IMO's exploration of a carbon price on global shipping. Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.

Is it wrong that I laugh every time my dog gets scared by someone’s Halloween decorations? 🎃👻💀😂

The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions. www.eenews.net/articles/shr...

Interested in bringing your children's book to market yourself? Check out this Kickstarter for PUBLISH! Going, going, gone! Monday is the last day. #kidlit #selfpublish kickstarter.com/projects/dar...

Critique Feedback: How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...

If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity!😍Application window for @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3. I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year! Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...

Submission Mistakes Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...

Also, as an aside, contender for this month's headline hall of fame in the FT today.... www.ft.com/content/3cf3...

Thanks to @bartography.bsky.social for teaching me the answer to 11 Down on today’s NYT crossword puzzle!

Feels like there ought to be a book a out this: open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?

The #FixOurForests Act uses smart, science-based solutions to restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk, while preserving important environmental standards. That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...

The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages). Gift link.

This is bad. “Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Install now, get money back later 💰 We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire. Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)

Lloyd Axworthy: Addressing job insecurity starts with good policy. "A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."

This should alarm us all: “Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.” slate.com/technology/2...

Hope everyone participates in or organizes their own event for @sundayofaction.bsky.social on the solar equinox, Sept. 21. The world is turning toward clean, renewable energy, and we shouldn't get left behind. 2/ sunday.earth

The Trump Administration wants to rescind the Endangerment Finding of 2009, which would make it even harder to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Be a climate defender! Please ask the EPA to maintain it. Comments are open until 9/15 at: www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...

#Constitution #FaultLines #kidlit #nonfiction #executivepower #SupremeCourt #Congress #emergencypowers #gerrymandering #votingrights #Senate #WashingtonDC #unitaryexecutive #impeachment #secession faultlinesintheconstitution.com/2025/08/12/w...

This month’s quick and easy action for the climate (and accurate weather forecasts and affordable energy): citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak... Yes, you can still make a difference!

Unexpected consequences of climate change number 4,856.

Over 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists walked into COP 29 – and walked all over climate progress. Tell COP 30 delegates it’s time to stop talking the talk without walking the walk. Put some #ClimateAction behind those words and keep Big Oil out of climate negotiations. bit.ly/44CZyiW

Announcing new deals for @acaseoflala.bsky.social @lauriethompson.com @lilichin.bsky.social @cathyso.bsky.social + more buff.ly/0J7Alid

I'm thrilled to share my latest book deal, a humorous STEM picture book inspired by my very own cat (and his many "experiments")! I couldn't be luckier than collaborating on it with Justin Krasner and Karen Obuhanych (go look up her cat illustrations right now). I'm still pinching myself! 😃

Wind in folklore is never just air. It’s a messenger. The north wind brings sorrow, the west brings change, the east wind wakes the dead, and the south wind sings of love and lullabies. Sailors gave each direction a soul. And a temper. #FolkyFriday Art: Andrew Wyeth

Bring your littles to this raccoon-apalooza storytime with Elayne Crain and me! We’ll read our books, talk about raccoon facts versus fiction, and do some fun arts and crafts at the Lake City branch of the Seattle Public Library THIS SATURDAY, July 12, from 4-5PM. Hope to see you there! 🦝📚🦝📚

The prolific author Ray Bradbury knows what he’s talking about! writingforwellbeing.co.uk #writing

No holidays for these intrepid kidlit authors! @kevanjatt.bsky.social and I were hard at work today, cranking out the words. 🥰

"Of all the elements of the One Big Beautiful Bill, perhaps none is as obviously self-defeating as getting rid of tax credits for clean energy," Rogé Karma writes:

Always weird to be sitting here trying to do your job/life at the end of America but here we are.

This is the deepest journalism I’ve seen yet on AI’s impact on the US power sector. I’m honored to be included w/ David Victor, Ari Peskoe, Costa Samaras, EPRI, and others. 🔌💡 www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...

I'll have a new live Weather and Climate office hour on Tue, July 1 @ 3pm PT to further discuss the potentially disastrous NOAA budget decimation, and also the (ongoing) NorCal lightning/fire weather event (expect a radar/satellite tour). #CAwx #CAfire www.youtube.com/live...

NEW: Tucked inside the GOP mega-bill is an excise tax for solar and wind. And Republicans say they have no idea who put this provision in, or why. "I don't know where it came from," Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham, who released the bill, tells NBC News. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

The Senate is scheduled to vote on the awful budget bill TODAY! If you can spare a moment, NOW is the time to call and ask them to vote NO. You can use this link if it’s helpful: citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

Want to Know How Democrats Should Handle Trans Rights? Ask Zohran Mamdani www.readtpa.com/p/want-to-kn...

Do you know any gifted and highly capable students (grade 2-12) who are interested in online summer enrichment courses? Check out the lineup at www.teachingisfire.com/programs-2025 !

Friends who are elementary school teachers (or know teachers you can ask): What writing curriculum are you using now? Specifically, how are you teaching informational writing? Do you still teach the 5 Ws? If so, what grade(s), and what do the lesson plans look like? Feel free to DM!

The entire Fulbright Board has resigned because of Trump administration interference. Every aspect of liberal, educated American life is under threat.

OK, I really want to join all of these awesome book clubs and writing classes with Meeg Pincus, but, alas, they’re only for grades K-8. Lucky kids! www.meegpincus.com/truestoriesa... True Stories Academy | Author Meeg Pincus

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted." #FreePeopleReadFreely Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today. www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

I had a great time celebrating PRIDE this morning with the lovely @michellejingchan.bsky.social (illustrator of My Little Golden Book About Pride, written by @kylelukoff.bsky.social), the @kclsfoundation.bsky.social, and Charlie’s Queer Books! Huge thanks to my friend Patricia for inviting me! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚🥰