Effing cosigned.

Friends, I love Pentiment so much, and I loved watching this little video.

It's 2026, and we're now well into the fifth year of book bans nationwide. What can you do? There are *many* things you can do. Here are 60+ small tasks to defend the right to read in your backyard and to help in the efforts nationwide. No one saves us except us. bookriot.com/how-to-defen...

I was just reminded of this.

Boosting! 📚❤️📚

The colonizers get some comeuppance in this one. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a...

One of my goals for this year is to spend less time with screens. If this is you as well, but you'd like to stay in touch, I hope you'll consider subscribing to my monthly-ish newsletter. Thanks! www.jandersoncoats.com/newsletter

If you have ever wondered if your favorite creator would think it's invasive and/or weird to get a glowing, effusive email from you telling them how much you love their work, the answer is no. You will make their entire week.

This! Also, stop pricing teens out of the market. The average Canadian YA hardcover now ranges from $25-$35! These absurd 'collector's editions' cost even more (Sunrise On The Reaping was $48.99!) How is ANYONE supposed to afford this?!

⭐ #Fiction #HBReviewoftheWeek THE UNEXPECTED LIVES OF ORDINARY GIRLS by @simonteen.bsky.social ( @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social ) "This is hist fic at its best, fusing period details w/ a compelling narrative + challenging assumptions of then + now" sbee.link/8qyxw394cj

Loved this one!

This glorious painting is by Kathryn Holeman (www.kathrynholeman.com), and it was gifted to me by the sweet and wonderful @captmathman.bsky.social. There is something particularly warming about receiving a gift where so much thought and care has been put into it.

Ohhhh, this one looks super cute! * places immediate library hold *

Honestly, this needs more than an opt-out. You should have to opt IN, and the Zon should COMPENSATE you for it.

ICYMI, something fun for your kids to do while visiting family this holiday season!

"Looking through Victorian holiday cards is helping me understand why they used so much laudanum and cocaine."

If you are doing some last-minute holiday shopping, books are a great choice! I've put together this handy guide to help you pick the right one of my books for your reader. If mine aren't quite right, tell me what your reader likes and I'll put on my librarian hat and recommend something. 📚❤️📚

"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future." - @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit. Incredible words. Listen to all of it!

For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care. www.transyouthemergencyproject.org

My brother found this recipe from our late grandmother recently. Two things went through my head when he shared it with me: 1) Awwww, seeing my grandma's handwriting again makes me smile 2) ***CHILDHOOD PICKY EATER TRA*MA KLAXON ACTIVATED***

That koi. ❤️

Traveling to see family for the holidays? Why not have your kids take a little time out to interview their elders about their childhood! I've got a free kid-friendly downloadable interview guide on my website, with tips and sample questions: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-unexpect...

Just did a crapload of small but necessary updates to my website. I'm feeling virtuous! (Although on reflection I'm thinking this social sharing image may need some color. Thoughts?)

While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most. Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.

AMAZON STEALS YOUR BOOKS IN A BRAND NEW WAY and there’s no way to opt out. They wouldn't answer questions regarding what, if any, rights they obtained to do this, or any info about "protections involved, whether to prevent against hallucinations, or to protect the text from AI training.”

Love @jennbertman.bsky.social's work!

If you're still shopping for holiday gifts, may I recommend a book? 😊

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

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Watching artists make art is effing brilliant.

I always peruse these lists from reactor staff to build up my TBR (I’ve never been steered wrong by them), so I’m surprised and delighted to see DEAD & BREAKFAST in the roundup! Honored to be alongside such incredible folks! 💙💙💙

Trying out a new PCP's office, and their "preferred language" dropdown on the intake form is time-traveler inclusive.

That sound you are hearing is me squeeing wildly at this breathtaking illustration video by The Bookistrator inspired by Spindle and Dagger. I'm absolutely gobsmacked at how the artist captures the red beating heart of this story, and I LOVED seeing the art come to life stroke by stroke. And ... 1/

EARLY CAT: What that? HUMAN: A fish. You can eat them. EARLY CAT: Mine now. I need it. I need the fish. Without fish I die. Gimmie fish. HUMAN: But you're from the desert. How can you possibly- EARLY CAT: WOE. WOE FOR KITTY. HUMAN INFLICTS A THOUSAND WOES ON- HUMAN: God. Fine. Have it.

For the afternoon crowd!

How cool is this?

This is definitely one of the interview suggestions! 😊

Some of you may know that The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls is inspired by my grandmother's life. I'm hoping that young readers will find themselves curious about lives of the elders they know - their grandparents, family friends, and other older folks who love and care about them. 🧵1/

This #GivingTuesday, consider helping We Need Diverse Books to Defend Our Stories! 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories#GivingTuesday, What does it really mean to Defend Our Stories—and how can your donation make a direct difference? Here are just a few ways your dollar makes a huge difference! ⬇️

In case anyone is doing some Winter Holiday shopping today! 📚❤️📚

I spy The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls on The Horn Book's list of #YA works with families affected by history, and it's in some excellent company. Thanks, @thehornbook.bsky.social! See the whole list here: www.hbook.com/story/newsle...

@jandersoncoats.bsky.social @reemfaruqi.bsky.social @danielmiyares.bsky.social @ptrckochieng.bsky.social

I'm starting to suspect that yelling about book bans and the planet-killing plagiarism machine that is AI has put me in Bluesky's "Rude" category. Perhaps this picture of Doomkitty looking cute in the sun will get me out?

It's gifting season for many folks, and we all know books make excellent presents! If you plan to gift one of my books to someone (or yourself!), I'm happy to send a signed bookplate and swag if you email me a mailing address. Here’s a thread to match my books with the reader on your list: 1/

Love #historicalfiction but not so excited about romance? The Wicked and the Just has complex power dynamics, medieval mean girls, and throwing muck at tax collectors. Get it here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a...

ye olde trans rights. now and forever. 🏳️‍⚧️✨ #TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance

This sounds awesome, @taradairman.bsky.social! Can't wait to read it!

The Poulsbo Kids Book Festival was a blast! Highlights include an author parade led by the high school marching band, talking books with a ton of amazing readers, and meeting one of my literary heroes, Karen Cushman. Big thanks to Liberty Bay Books for putting on such a great event!

Horse books for small readers! 📚🐴 ❤️