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“But even when life feels out of control—and life in the United States definitely feels out of control right now—you still have agency. There are things you can control. There are things you can do.” Take Action: jenniferliferebooted.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/t...

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If you're feeling helpless, here are some things you can do: • Call Members of Congress • Donate to and/or volunteer for a cause • Buy banned books or check them out from your library • Give blood • Boycott a business • Encourage others to do the above

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We can't wait! We have new features lined up for #MSWL day Wednesday. We're hoping to make the ManuscriptWishlist.com profiles more useful for both your left (facts, genres, tags) and right (creative, visual, emotional) brain. About to do a final meeting with our tech team--wish us luck!

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Today can be a good day to think about sending some bookish love to your favorite bookworm or book creative. Next week is Valentine's Day. Consider winning a book bundle for a friend's classroom or a manuscript critique for your favorite writer. Bid today and win for them: bit.ly/lkbfauction25

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Last week to bid on these amazing items! Grab them while you can! Link in bio: bit.ly/lkbfauction25 #auctionalert #writersconnection #writersclub #illustratorslife #illustratorsofig #manuscriptmonday #manuscript #portfolioday #kidlitpostcard

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As uncertain as the times must feel for you, imagine the kids who are impacted by stripped funding, book bans, & hostile realities that are becoming more & more difficult to shield them from. Books offer an escape. Help us stretch our mission to its max by bidding here: bit.ly/lkbfauction25

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If you're feeling helpless, here are some things you can do: • Call Members of Congress • Donate to and/or volunteer for a cause • Buy banned books or check them out from your library • Give blood • Boycott a business • Encourage others to do the above

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Thank you, @taralazar.bsky.social & all of the daily post #writers, for offering #inspiration at a time we need it the most. You offered hope & joy during difficult times & reminded us how important it is to #write & provide windows, mirrors & sliding glass doors for #children. #Storystorm #kidlit

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🚨Important Announcement 🚨 AUCTION EXTENDED! Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST. We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

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We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

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If someone quote-posts you in a way you don't like, just click on the 3 dots at the bottom right & select "Detach quote." Automatically removes my original post from their quote-post. More: debbieohi.link/detach-quote... I just did this for a troll, then blocked them. #BlueSkyRocks

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We've been keeping this one secret because we still can't believe it, but the phenomenal Amanda Gorman has donated 3 SIGNED picture books! @amandagorman.bsky.social is the youngest Presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history & advocate for the environment, racial equality & gender justice. #kidlit

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Another donation blowing our minds... Former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds is offering not just one but two school visits. And one of them is IN PERSON! Jason Reynolds is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books. #kidlit

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The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th. #kidlit

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KidLit for Los Angeles is holding an auction to raise money for wildfire relief. The amazing #kidlit community has donated signed books, original art, critiques, & AMAs. You can bid on a signed copy of IVAN, a signed class set of MOUSE & HIS DOG, or lots more: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles

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Children’s creators, publishers, and booksellers are finding ways to bolster Los Angeles families, communities, and relief organizations after the wildfires of the past week https://buff.ly/3WkDi8E

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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky * #MSWL Day * February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

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Here's a follow up to my December post and four more ways to get #inspired: jenniferliferebooted.wordpress.com/2025/01/05/n... #creativity #inspiration

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When posting images, add alt text! Why? - Helps visually impaired & neurodivergent. - Helps your post gets discovered. - If Internet is slow, people see alt-text instead of images. - If text in image hard to read, alt-text can help. More tips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al... #BlueSkyTips

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Join me for brainstorming at its best! Thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social, all the wonderful bloggers, and those offering the prizes for making #Storystorm 2025 possible. Love the art, @annaraff.bsky.social! Read more and register here: taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s... #ideas #story #stories #kidlit

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What a thoughtful, insightful, and personally candid presentation by Hyewon Yum on #humor and heart in visual #storytelling for #12x12PB. Thank you, Hyewon, for being so open and sharing. #amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit

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"No need to find your #voice. You already have it. It's tucked away under all the #noise." Thank you, @nessabschwarz.bsky.social, for sharing your journey and insights at the #sbcwi San Diego chapter meeting.

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"Anticipating some hard times, I thought I'd get a jump on #ideas to #inspire #creativity." Here is "Nine Ways to Get #Inspired: Part 1": jenniferliferebooted.wordpress.com/2024/12/14/n...

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Rest in Power Nikki Giovanni. Here is her iconic conversation with James Baldwin in full. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4OP...

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As you're shopping for gifts this season--searching the stores or scrolling sites--consider giving the #gift of #life. In just one hour, you can help save multiple lives. Please #donate #blood. jenniferliferebooted.wordpress.com/2023/12/17/a...

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"...When we fail to #listen to those the world excludes, we lose the possibility of solving problems that matter most to all of us. But when we succeed at #listening with all our attention and #empathy, we have a chance to set others and ourselves free." @jnovogratz.bsky.social

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In case you wondered: #kidlitchat is for all of #kidlit. Whatever your genre, and whether you write, illustrate, edit, sell, teach or recommend books for children, you are welcome! And it's TONIGHT, Tuesday, 9E/6P. See you there!

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