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In 2 days the UK government are planning to change the current copyright law so that AI can steal our work and create its own robotic boomer art. This is quite frankly not on and ultimately the effects this will have on all creative industries is terrifying creativerightsinai.eaction.org.uk/MP

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I hesitate to give interviews about book banning as I feel that other authors have been much more targeted (in super scary ways) than I and are more deserving of sympathy & protection. But I thought, I would try to explain the pain “soft banning” also causes: www.themarysue.com/the-receptio...

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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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✨UK Friends!✨ SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25 SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰 www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci... #WPreorder

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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

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We are arms dealers to terrorists.

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Todays hero

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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

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Worst. Episode. EVER.

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I told my husband I was feeling weepy and needed hob nobs, so he took the knobs off our hob and brought them to me. 🤨

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It’s FAQ FRIDAY, yall! Today, we’re answering questions about mentorship apps! Can you apply to ALL mentors? You can, but we encourage you to give some thought to who you’d be the best fit for. Learn more about our mentors by registering for #MeetTheMentors next Tuesday! www.pbrisingstars.com

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This novel has been WORK. I started brainstorming on it 5 years ago. It's 1st iteration was (wisely) shelved by my agent. The 2nd was sold on proposal and rejected by me after drafting b/c it just wasn't right. This 3rd though - if readers love it half as much as I do. . . #kidlit #booksky #writing

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Strongly recommend calling your R reps if you live in Indiana and saying "I didn't vote to defund Dolly Parton!" reps.fyi

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Congratulations, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social!!

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Parents! If your kid wants to be Loki for World Book day I'm putting together a newsletter next week with simple costume tips. If you're not signed up yet, please do! There will be WBD activity ideas too. louiestowell.substack.com #KidLitUK

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This is a concentration camp. They are describing a concentration camp.

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The Trump administration called book bans a hoax — but now the call is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" joins the list of books removed from Department of Defense schools pending "compliance review." Learn more: pen.org/julianne-moo...

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For his unwavering support of America’s libraries and intellectual freedom, Skip Dye—publishing executive, library advocate, and Senior VP at Penguin Random House—will receive ALA’s highest honor: honorary lifetime membership! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 www.ala.org/news/2025/02...

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Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors. I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.

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YAY! Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a #PBRisingStars mentor this year, and if you’re an UNAGENTED or AGENTED writer who wants to work on craft + get to the heart of your story, Jyoti is the one for you! Check out her mentor profile + register for #MeetTheMentors on Feb 25! www.pbrisingstars.com/jyoti

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These stories share a variety of Ramadan and Eid experiences, from fasting for the first time to celebrating in a home. Hand them to young readers leading up to the holy month and all year long.

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I think I successfully made a Starter Pack… I may have missed a few (more like a ton) Latinx KidLit Creators. If you wish to be added or removed please let me now! Comment section and DMs are open. #kidlit go.bsky.app/Ug7wAZg

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Honored to be on this list by HipLatina of 14 Romance Books by Latina Authors Coming Out in 2025 🥰 hiplatina.com/romance-book...

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Um, hi, yes glad you’re comfie but it’s kinda hard to write like this. 🤨

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Please talk with your loved ones about Ruby Bridges. Read “I Am Ruby Bridges” by Ruby Bridges 💛 The first Black child at an all-white public elementary school in Louisiana. She was only six-years-old when she made history marching into that school. Ruby Bridges is living history. She's only 70!

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Feeling... rough. Lately.

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Bookplate anyone?! If you’ve preordered SAL, I’d love to send you a matching bookplate 🥰 Fill out the form at: bit.ly/SALVACIONpreorders I might have additional swag, but for sure you’ll receive a bookplate and some bookish stickers. And I’ll also be announcing partnerships with Indie’s soon!

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Julianne Moore slams Trump administration for banning her children's book: 'I am truly saddened' | Entertainment Weekly

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Man, this generation is giving me so much hope right now.

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This is where we are now: An elementary school at Fort Campbell has removed all books from its library that so much as allude to slavery or the civil rights movement. The wholesale erasure of history in real time.

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This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.

submitted 6 days ago • 675 comments

Time to evict AirBnB from your life, if you have't already.

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Take the first step in joining the campaign against book bans! Sign and share the petition today. www.bookbanpetition.us

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Spent a lovely day in the city of Lincoln with the family. Saw the castle, the cathedral, and for the grand finale, took the kiddo to see Alice Oseman at the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Festival. #kidlit #kidlituk #booksky

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I think it's already pretty clear but just in case hehe 🌈 🫶

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If you want to show your opposition to banned books, please look on lists for living authors, particularly queer authors and authors of colour. John Steinbeck and Harper Lee don’t need your money. Living authors do.

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Did you call Target? Wanna call them again? Did you not call before because you thought it wouldn't make a difference? Wanna call them now? ☎️ Target Employee Relations and Integrity Hotline: 1-800-541-6838

submitted 9 days ago • 55 comments

Last day to bid on manuscript critiques from agents, authors, and editors, virtual school visits, signed books, and more! #lkbf #kidlit #picturebooks #middlegradebooks #booksky #diversebooksky

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We are calling for a nationwide and international boycott of all Elon Musk-related products and services. Sell your Tesla shares, avoid buying Tesla vehicles, cancel Starlink, and delete your X accounts.

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Coretta Scott King Awards Recognize African American Authors and Illustrators of 10 Outstanding Books | ALA Youth Media Awards 2025 #BlackHistory

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Think 11 million is a big number? It is… but we are CAPABLE. We’re smart, we all have different skills to contribute. And together, we can reach our goal. #generalstrike #uspolitics

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I don't understand why people are still using X. If you are worried about losing an established network audience, some real numbers: I had 30K+ followers there and I have 13K here--the engagement is the same, if not better, here. Re-build. You don't need anything Muskrat's empire offers.

submitted 10 days ago • 187 comments

If you’ve already started calling it the Gulf of America instead of the Gulf of Mexico, you should have no trouble with someone’s preferred name and pronouns.

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Proud to be one of the 350 rabbis signing this statement — an ad in the NYT today and a declaration of our values. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... For more—and to sign— go to saynotoethniccleansing.org

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