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Folks, please submit a public comment opposing this TODAY. Even something as simple as, "I vehemently oppose your proposal to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act." This is the last day to submit comments! The deadline is tonight!

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I've published my next #substack post. This post focuses on the necessity of introducing #stem to children and offers innovative approaches for doing so as #parents, #teachers, and educators. Audio will be added tomorrow. Thanks for reading! 🧪👩‍🔬⚛️🧬🍎🥽 open.substack.com/pub/drmariss...

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I received an email that Amazon will increase printing costs starting June 10 meaning I will need to increase the price of my workbooks. 😔 Please consider purchasing them now before the change. Wellness Book: amzn.to/43gdo8G Gratitude Journal : amzn.to/45bJ8hY #amazonaffiliate #amazonaffiliatelink

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Crazy how long this conversation has been going on

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Outrage and Calls to Action After President Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

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Penny has a passion for picking things up. Her siblings think her collection is junk. But, she’s got big plans for her fave pieces–if only she finds the perfect shell on vacation. With that final touch, she’ll create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that lets her unique spirit shine. #questpit #STEM #PB #Q

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Sara, a "no sabo" kid, worries about being able to communicate with her Spanish-speaking cousin when they meet for the 1st time. During a family gathering, she discovers there are many ways to relate to her cousin, family, and culture that don’t involve speaking the same language. #questpit #pb #q

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Announcing the results of Spring Fling Kidlit Writing Contest! ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025!) Please remember to thank the special teachers in your life. Share this post and don’t forget to tag them below to show your gratitude! #teacherappreciationweek2025 #thankateacher #teacherappreciation #gratitudeforteachers

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I’ve compiled a list of Kidlit Contests and Events for May. If you’re interested in these kind of posts, please like and share to give me feedback if I should continue monthy. open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontests #kidlitevents #illustrationcontest #writingcontest

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Please check out: Mindful & Wonderful Me: A Wellness Activity Book For Kids! * Yoga poses (with instructions!) * Mindful mazes and coloring pages * Emotions exploration * Five senses awareness activities amzn.to/4cNrD9u #affiliatelink #wellness #yogaforkids #activitiesforkids #preschool

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Spotted this beautiful tree on my walk this a.m. It reminded me of the #springflingkidlit contest! Can’t wait for the winners to be announced. Cheers to all of the entrants, judges, and donors! @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #happyspring

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Spring is in the air. Look at the blossoms on my Honeycrisp tree!

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“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." Native American Proverb #earthday #motherearth #earthdayeveryday

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RFK Jr’s comments about autistic people made a lot of folks feel like they had to list their accomplishments. To prove the value of their life. Your value doesn’t depend on being able to meet work requirements or write poetry. It just is. Don’t let these sick men make you question your worth.

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#writingcommunity what’s the fastest agent response (yay or nay) to a query you’ve ever gotten?

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“A library is a house of hope. It’s a place where we all, whatever our situation, can feed our ideas and develop our dreams.” – Doug Wilhelm Check out the many benefits of libraries and ways to celebrate them here: tenderheartedteacher.com/benefits-of-... #librarylove #nationallibraryweek #kidlit

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Thanks to the amazing donors of these prizes for the #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @valeriebolling.bsky.social @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @autumnleaflet.bsky.social @viviankirkfield.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social

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Booker, just minutes away from the speaking record: "This is when the most precious ideas of our country are being tested, where the Constitution and the question is being called -- Where does the constitution live? On paper? Or in our hearts? This is the moment."

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I submitted my entry! :)

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Libraries & museums are essential pillars of our communities, and this is devastating. bookriot.com/imls-gutted/

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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jessica Stremer is offering a critique on a non-fiction non rhyming picture book with 900 words or less. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck! @jstremer.bsky.social

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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jolene Gutierrez is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 500 words. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck! @writerjolene.bsky.social

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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck! @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social

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Time for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway. Anna Siqueira is offering a critique on a fiction pb that has humor and a problem to be solved. 800 words or less and no animals please. Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck! @asiqueira.bsky.social

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It's so easy to lose hope when you read news headlines and hear combative commentary. That is why books are so important. They are windows to worlds unseen and realities yet to be created. And people are READING. They're reading a lot. A very very hopeful sign. #librarysky #booksky

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I made a list of all the pitch events in the BlueSky #WritingCommunity. I've included links to hashtags, whether they're an agent pitch or a hype event, what manuscripts are included, and the accounts associated with the events! ❓ What events don't I have listed? docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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