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Crowdfunder for an exhibition for children's illustrator's from minoritised/under represented groups - Pathways is a great project, help them get over the line for their exhibition? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pathwayslb... #KidLitUK

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Delighted to share the news that @museumofchildhood.bsky.social has been awarded the very first Membership Award from @irishmuseums.bsky.social. We’re thrilled 🤩 Great work from a great team of volunteers. #children #childhood

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A glimmer… …we’ll take it! 🙌 #ireland

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"The Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler packs have been invaluable for families who are missing out." We spoke to Pam Readman, Senior Outreach Worker for Hartlepool Council, to find out how she uses #Bookstart to support families in her area: www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

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According to a survey of nearly 200 libraries in 30 states, about half of responding libraries produced ten or more events (including book clubs, speaker series, and author events) each year. Your neighborhood branch library might be the perfect place to attend or host an author event.

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Crazy cold wind at Garryvoe prom yesterday but still a bracing walk. Plenty of bundled up folks about, guy selling hot drinks, and two sauna caravans.

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Back for more? It’s #Macaronweek day 4! The modern #macaron as we know it is attributed to two different bakers: Claude Gerbet and Pierre Desfontaines. Macarons were once simply called Gerbets in Paris, but Desfontaines is the ancestor of the titular Ladurée. 🍽️ 🧁 #baking #history #bakingsky #food

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"One hundred percent of the profits generated by sales through those brick-and-mortar stores funnel directly back to them." 📚📚📚 LOVE THIS! #BookSky #IndieBookStores #ShopLocal

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Cyclamen in bloom in the courtyard in Cork

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Road closure caused by burst main 🚨https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/widespread-water-outages-carrigaline-after-30963502

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This retreat was amazing. I loved meeting other How to Harp members in person. For a group of mostly amateur harpists, I think we did pretty amazing! What a privilege! Member Ensemble Live Performance at the How To Harp Retreat 2025. Stirling, Scotland 30th Jan 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL53...

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I am soooooo excited to have two #picturebooks on the @writingawards.bsky.social #longlist! www.searchlightawards.co.uk/longlist-ann... I can't tell you which are mine though! Good luck to all the longlistees in the next round 🍀🍀🍀

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Almodovar's first feature film in English is an amusing and enlightening meditation on cancer and suicide, and a lot less melodramatic than his Spanish movies Stream Golden Lion winner now: dmovies.org/2024/09/02/t...

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I have a close family member with Early Onset Dementia, so finding resources in unexpected places is great.

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Want to talk books? I'll come to you! @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #ForestofReading #IReadCanadian @etfoeducators.bsky.social

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Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!

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Went to amazing gig tonight with singer/harpist Jude Brothers from Arkansas. Loved her version of Katy Cruel but her own songs were awesome!

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An evening sky like Angel Delight. G’night!

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35th Annual All-California Sacred Harp Convention This Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM at Harrison Center in Lincoln Park, 1450 High St, Alameda CA. Beginners are warmly welcomed to join in #ShapeNote singing.

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Listened to The Misfits #2 A Copycat Conundrum read by the awesome #CindyKay! Got a text from a pal about 3 nuns & an "inconspicuous backflip" in the book. I didn't recall that part but heard it on the audio! So I did write it after all! #kidLit @randomhousekids.bsky.social @prhaudio.bsky.social

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Authors and book people to follow :) #authors #kidlit #writing #books #libraries #reading go.bsky.app/68dUyVt

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I don't believe in "good reading" & "bad reading". Comic books, graphic novels, manga, picture books, joke books, sports reports, all kinds of poetry & prose: it's all reading, and it's all good! Let kids read for pleasure - and they'll be readers FOREVER! #reading #literacy (Art: Bill Watterson)

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@goodwilllibrarian.bsky.social

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Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER! #litmags #writer #writingcommunity go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j

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I wish I was a librarian!

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Wow wow wow! I see so many books by people I know! Yippee!

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"Shape Note Friends" on BlueSky Add #ShapeNote to your post to be included. Add this custom feed "Shape Note Friends" to your own "feed list" on BlueSky (bsky.app/ feeds) View #ShapeNote posts from everyone! bsky.app/profile/davi...

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Can't wait to buy a copy of this one! #BookSky

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It's Wednesday, so it's "Buy A Stranger a Book" day on Bluesky! I'll give away two books. FOR FREE. If there's a book you want let me know. If YOU want to "Buy a Stranger a Book" too get in touch! #buyastrangerabook Here's what it's all about. biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...

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Competition alert: if you live on Guernsey (or want to pass this to someone who does), I'm judging a children's and young people's writing prize. Details here! It's open NOW. It's part of the Guernsey Lit fest I'm joining later this year! 2025.writestuff.gg

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Christmas cactus blooming just in time for Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) tomorrow!

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Product managers there's a group of early adopting beta testers waiting for your new thing to make a difference: people with disabilities. Inclusion drives innovation. #AXSChat #Accessibility

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Lovely day in Cork yesterday, cold and crisp.

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