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Here are the states proposing anti-book ban bills in 2025 so far. These are where you need to direct phone calls and letters–and there are a lot of unexpected states included. That, plus this week's extensive book censorship news: bookriot.com/anti-book-ba...

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These are the words of former NFL player Chris Kluwe to the Huntington Beach City Council before he was arrested for his act of civil disobedience. We must speak out. We must show up. Courage is contagious.

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SHAMEFUL! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Cut From Indiana Republicans’ Proposed Budget. The program promotes childhood literacy by sending one book a month to kids from birth up to age five. #Thisiswhywefight #Bluecrew #Resistance #Resist #Booksky www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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I think there needs to be a full campaign to elevate and celebrate public service and the work that people do on our behalf for the public good. We need to know what Musk's cuts will cost us, and the best way to do that is through story. Public service is beautiful! Let's talk about it!

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The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other

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Some further thoughts at Ye Olde Blogge as to why you have to talk about your art, and why sharing it is not trivial:

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Every senator should be doing this. And if yours isn't opposing every candidate loudly, call them and tell they need to.

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Special delivery! Advance copies of our new book, SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Ziyue Chen, arrived today! Pub date 3/25/25 with @simonkids.bsky.social

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ICYMI, we spotlight two illustrators a week here & in email blasts! 🎨 Here's @michellieart.bsky.social She is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social and is interested in picture books, non-fiction, black and white interiors, and covers. Michelle's Illustrator Page Get Spotlights In Your Inbox

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It should not be radical for the American Bar Association to say that it supports the rule of law. But right now, it is. Let's see some other orgs taking a similar stance.

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B&N member preorder sale with code “preorder25” for 25% off all preorders, including our book SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP, out 3/25/25!

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All, please be aware of this. The Trump administration has offered a buyout to the entire CIA, and I can't even begin to tell you how dangerous this is: www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/p...

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Supposedly we are in a 24 hour news cycle, but this breaking news isn't being covered by CNN, NBC or anyone else. Why the hell not?

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Urgh. Let’s be honest all, we’re witnessing a coup happening in the government. Call your reps.

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This looks like a hoot.

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We bombard our electeds offices with calls. They need to hear from us, and the phones cannot stop ringing. Email if you can't call. Write letters if you can't email. Request district office meetings. Our electeds CANNOT rest.

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Congratulations, @amedyckman.bsky.social and Mark Teague!

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So uplifting to watch the ALA Youth Media Awards this morning. A beautiful celebration and much-needed affirmation of good in the world. Books make everything better. Congrats to all the winners!

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Thrilled for all of the #ALAYMA award winners & honors so far, even though I'm not keeping up with congrats on social media! We're lucky to have so much amazing stories for kids - if you want to watch, too, you can join the webcast here: www.ala.unikron.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

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Btw Authors Against Book Bans ( @authorsabb.bsky.social ) might seem kid lit driven bc so many challenges are happening in schools, but I think every author should consider joining. Book bans are bad for everyone. www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

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Big thanks to @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social and @ala-booklist.bsky.social for their starred reviews of A POCKET FULL OF ROCKS (illustrated by E.B. Goodale and written by me 🙂)! It's being published by Knopf on January 28, and is available for pre-order now! @prhlibrary.bsky.social

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Thrilled to share the wonderful Kirkus review for our book SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Ziyue Chen, out with S&S kids March 25, 2025! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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"I don't know what to do to end book bans and save democratic cornerstones of America!!" Here's a LENGTHY LIST, put together over the last many years, that offer ways anyone, anywhere, can do something besides "let me read and buy the books!"

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An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4

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So much fun signing books with Beth Ferry (and Pete the Cat) at the Grand Opening of our new & fabulous local B&N!

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Excited to help celebrate the Grand Opening of our new & improved B&N in Eatontown, NJ this Wednesday!

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go.bsky.app/SerEDfN Here’s my first starter pack to share with the #kidlit community…picture book people with new books coming in 2025!

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Going to the library last night immediately improved my mental health!! (And my TBR pile)

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We need this energy in every town across America. The tone here of love and joy compared to the T rallies is just… remarkable and inspiring.

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Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Interested in board book, picturebook, chapter book projects! Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart 🎨

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Combining yesterday’s and today’s prompts for #ABLArtfest : scribble and black and white plus the #scbwiArtober2024 prompt: mirror, 😅🫣, for a quick sketch to get back into personal work #kidlitart @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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I haven’t been able to convince Aurora Palit to come to BlueSky yet, but I’m loving on her book anyway. So if anyone’s looking for romance that PW’s starred review states, “readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces,” I got you! Happy Pub Day, Aurora! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Happy Book Birthday to Shelly and CK for POPI’S ALL SOULS SONG!!! It’s such a gorgeous book and I’m so happy it’s out in the world for all to see! @shellyswann.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💖🙇🏻‍♀️my name is Shelly, and I love illustrating cozy and magical stories that celebrate culture, friendship, & empowerment✨ Currently available for PBs, Chapter books, and GNs! Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💫

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Book Bans and Censorship. This is an extraordinary resource created by Kelly Jensen at Book Riot, who's been doing the work in this area for years. So much useful information. I'll be sharing this widely. I hope you'll consider doing the same. bookriot.com/how-to-expla...

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This law doesn't just ban books-- it makes it illegal to redistribute them. It demands the destruction of them. And once a low like this passes somewhere more pop up elsewhere. Use the @5calls.org app to call your state reps and demand that they protect our children from book bans.

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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ . Thank you @GoodReadsRonna for hosting our cover reveal for GOODNIGHT SOUNDS! 💜 Written by @DebbieMillerAK and illustrated by me, this book is out Oct 6 from @bloomsburykids 🌙 . 🔗 Interview: goodreadswithronna.com/2024/08/06/cov… 🔗 Preorder: michellejingchan.com/goodnight-soun

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