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β€’ Information Professional, MLIS '20 β€’ Literacy Education Ph.D. Candidate β€’ Filipina American & Multiply Neurodivergent
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For over a year, I've been on the @apalaweb.org committee for the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature (YA category). It was a huge honor to be part of this award committee and it meant a lot to me as a biracial second-generation Asian American. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Thank you @apalaweb.org!

Announced at LibLearnX today... In addition to APALA's honorees, I'm super excited @erinentrada.bsky.social won a Newberry!

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations @randyribay.bsky.social ! We are so thrilled that EVERYTHING WE NEVER HAD is the @apalaweb.org young adult WINNER! πŸŽ‰

If you went to college: 1. Career goal? 2. Initial major? 3. Did you switch majors? 4. Current occupation? 1. Writer and archivist 2. History 3. Yes 4. Literacy Education Ph.D. Candidate

I love this PB! The Truth About Dragons makes my biracial Asian American heart sing. The beautiful, detailed artwork takes me to the places in the story and makes me feel cozy. I would give this to my own children, if I had any. For now, I'll keep it for my inner child. It's one of her favorites. πŸ“šπŸ‘πŸΌ

Hey, friend - I know that it can feel like you're screaming into a void these days, but please know that I see you. Keep going. Keep writing, drawing, coloring, lettering, publishing, selling, promoting, speaking out, educating, providing access, helping... all of it. We need it. We need you.

5 TV shows to get to know me: πŸ“Ί 1. Buffy 2. Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3. Gilmore Girls 4. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 5. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Donating "Jalal and the Lake" to Molly Moon's Social Justice Children's Book Drive! In this bilingual (English, Maranao) Filipino-Muslim fairytale, Jalal lives in the Philippine province of Southern Mindanao. He allows a cherished lake to be filled with trash before realizing the need to restore it.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ This Sat, I'm hosting Filipino Storytime at the @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social Main. Travel the PH through stories & crafts. Free to attend! Sat, Jan 25, 1-2 pm SFPL Main, Children's Center 100 Larkin St, 2nd fl #Filipino #Filipinx #FilipinoKids #Filipinokidlit #SanFrancisco #SFPL #Families #Free

Received my copy in the mail!

Publication today! πŸ“š I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to "Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health," edited by Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller (2025). I co-authored the second chapter with my colleague, Xuejiao Li. www.ala.org/news/2025/01...

Thank you, YALSA! www.ala.org/yalsa/februa...

To educators & librarians here from @mstewartscience.bsky.social's SLJ article: WELCOME! Starter thread: List of K-12 Educators & Librarians (click About for user list) Follow #Edusky #Skybrarian hashtags + @edusky.bsky.social. Kidlit creators who love connecting with schools & libraries cont'dπŸ‘‡πŸΌ

So excited to be more involved with the Washington Library Association this year. πŸ₯°

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I want to read ALL the books. Do you? Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. πŸ“š #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky

Just ordered THANK YOU, MOON: CELEBRATING NATURE'S NIGHTLIGHT by my friends @mstewartscience.bsky.social & Jessica Lanan from my local indie children's bookstore, Mabel's Fables.

What are your favorite art supplies for drawing and coloring? βœπŸΌπŸ“’ I'm thinking a hardback sketchbook, colored pencils, and markers, I'm not sure what else. I'm a beginner and have only used Crayola, but I'd like to treat myself and my friend to something fancy-ish.

✨ K-pop and crochet in the morning when you're sick. ✨

Other than acquiring a pumpkin spice latte, how much cozier can I get with my Thanksgiving reading than "The Fall of Whit Rivera" by Crystal Maldonado? πŸ§‘πŸ‚ I have severe ADHD-primarily inattentive type. Sometimes even the things I know I love can't hold my attention. This book is engaging so far. πŸ“šπŸ‘πŸΌ

The only thing on my to-do list that got accomplished today was designing my own Christmas cards on Canva. I win! πŸ†

I wanted to do SOMETHING to help lift the spirits of middle grade authors after it was eliminated as a category in the Goodreads choice awards. If you want to share your love for your fav recent mg book, with a special focus on books by marginalized authors, please share using #UpliftMgReads !! 🩷

Bummed about missing the NCTE conference and ALAN Workshop, but I'm happy I got to go to the YALSA Symposium in St. Louis! I organized a panel discussion and was on the panel with an amazing group. 🀩

(*Updated Nov.17*) My starter thread for Bluesky newbies, pls see full thread. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ Why I'm on Bluesky Quick tips & resources My Bluesky How-To Videos My Bluesky Lists My K-12 Educators/Librarians List KidLit Creators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries Kate Messner's KidLit list cont'd

My first blanket baby is growing! πŸ§ΆπŸ’œ

Hey! If you’re local, I’m finally doing a local event. This Saturday, I’ll be presenting at the Minnesota Historical Society in Saint Paul. www.mnhs.org/events/1124

Comics Devices Library has a link page!! Collecting resources by comics creators, educators and scholarship that center around the craft of reading, making and teaching comics. comicsdevices.com/links/

Doing final packing for my trip! Will catch up when I get back. Some resource ref: My Public Lists My starter thread for Bluesky newbies My lists/tips for K-12 educators & librarians Kidlit/YA Book Recommendation feed info Tips for Bluesky newbies What I'd appreciate, if you find my info useful.πŸ’™

Waiting in Phoenix for my flight to St. Louis. ✈️ First YALSA Symposium, here I come! πŸ“š

Upping my comfort game by wearing my new fuzzy onesie while working on my first crochet project (a fuzzy blanket) in a reclining couch. 😌

My purple princess dreams are coming true! πŸ’œ Also, I think I found my new favorite way to relax: Crochet while listening to music or an audiobook. Today's audiobook: "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio 🏠

In the lead up to the Comics Devices library's launch, here are the explainers I made for how comics work at its most base level. Panel and Gutters, Time and Space, and how those four things can change the reading experience.

It's so true.

We have arrived at Blue Sky… πŸ‘€ #MoodPitch #writers #authors #WritingCommunity #agents #LiteraryAgents #editors #publishers #AmWriting #AmQuerying moodpitch.org

New Bluesky users! Before following people, I strongly advise filling out your profile. This helps people decide whether or not to follow you back. I also advise making at least one post to show you're not just creating a placeholder acct & leaving. For more tips, see debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips

Woah, time sure flies :0 ! Which one was your favourite print so far?