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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My doctor’s office used an AI note taking tool during my visit… So now in my medical record instead of “slightly numb” hands, it says that I have “dry and crumbly hands.” 😳 I mean… come on. #IPreferHumans

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When do you feel most like yourself? For me, it is in moments of simple pleasure. A quiet breakfast. Beautiful music in the background. A breath to close my eyes and say, “Thank you.” I’m so grateful to be in this world in this life, where there are things like rice, beans, and scalding hot coffee.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Making stickers with my little. She led me in a cool draw-and-tape process. #pineapple #icecreamcone #amdrawing #amwriting

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Hey #vegan folk. With summer right around the corner, I want to remind you that elote can be yours. #amwriting #amillustrating #ammakingelote #FollowYourDreams

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Good suggestion. Can you make a donation? www.diversebooks.org

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We Need Diverse Books

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I appreciated this thoughtful take on a difficult week in kidlit. It addresses real concerns affecting kidlit creators and content, and real concerns about the damage that can be done by flippant comments in an industry that’s hurting right now. readingmiddlegrade.substack.com/p/make-belie...

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Mac Barnett Is Right. Mac Barnett Is Also a Snob.

On Make Believe, the 94.7 percent quote, and what rigorous criticism of children's literature actually looks like.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

HAVE YOU HEARD? HR 7661, a dangerous nationwide censorship bill that steals the freedom to read from kids & families and holds school funds hostage is on the move through Congress. Pick up the phone, grab this script, and call your rep today! action.everylibrary.org/callhr7661 @aabbri.bsky.social

A blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: CALL. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661. Because the government has no business dictating what books our kids read. Authors Against Book Bans – Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Hey #kidlit friends! We’re all seeking meaningful ways to spread joy right now, so check it out! Donate a book today and sprinkle some love and joy onto our littlest friends! Here’s the donation registry that @audreysbooks.bsky.social set up: audreyperrott.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...

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La-Dee-Dah Book Drive

Bookshop.org Custom Registry

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#ArtGoals Oh man, can’t tell you how much I love this book by Azadeh Westergaard. Go out and love it too! The language is just stunning, and the art… the ART! #kidlit #amwriting #amillustrating

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

If you’re looking for a beautiful read here at the beginning of Spring, check out Celebrate Nowruz! By Zohreh Ghahremani and @boygirlparty.bsky.social- a book celebrating Persian New Year. #springread #kidlit

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy Spring KidLit fam! Sharin spring-themed .gifs I created a while ago. I hope you’ll hop over to my website to read their accompanying poems! Spring Sings Different: www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/s... Blooming www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/s... #spring #springpoems #kidlit #poems

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Get on the horn #kidlit folk! Only takes a moment. You can call (202)224-3121 to reach the Capital switch board, and they’ll connect you with your representative’s office.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Oh my word. What a pleasant surprise! #PBRisingStars

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Never saw it coming, but I might be working on a zombie book! 🧟‍♀️ #amwriting #kidlit #zombie #pb #horror

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

So happy to continue the ride with @12x12challenge.bsky.social in 2026! The ability to give & receive feedback on manuscripts in the forum is priceless, and the webinars are top notch-so much value. Not a #12x12PB member yet? GET IN HERE! There’s 1 DAY left to join! 12x12challenge.com/membership/

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Snowed in in Southern Illinois. Taking a break from my fascinating read about the Edmund Fitzgerald to get super cozy with the Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski. Cracking her open now! @adriagoetz.bsky.social

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

So proud of my critique partner @suemt.bsky.social for reaching out and grabbing that dream! Support a newly published author by grabbing this cute eBook about Glacier National Park for the little nature kid in your life! www.amazon.com/TWELVE-DAYS-...

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TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

#kidlit and #amwriting friends, I hope you’ll consider directing your holiday giving this year to a new non-profit started by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and her son, which helps build home libraries for kids. You can purchase new books to send from this directory: bookshop.org/wishlists/5c...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Hey #kidlit friends! If you’d like to check out my entry for the 15th annual #Halloweensie contest, here’s the link! Thanks for having a look! www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Like animals doing people things? Can’t get enough jazz flute? Think Owls & Bears are friendship magic? You’ll LOVE #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook! This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now! learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Have you preordered #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook yet!?!? Not to be missed- a funny and gorgeously illustrated romp. Snag a signed copy here if you DARE!! learningtreetoys.com/products/thi... @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

What book did you read as a kid that you still think about? I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten. Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one? #kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Hey pre-agented friends. Check out this awesome opportunity to submit to @mmanlove.bsky.social!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Head over to Bookshop.org for 20% off banned books thru October 19th! These two caught my eye. 😍

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Big kudos to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his Starred Review for #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook! Available for pre-order, so get out there and pre-order! You’ll love it!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Hey @abicushman.com, check out what my daughter brought home from her school library last week. 😀

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Popping in with a new drawing- this one from a cool Procreate course I’m taking. #amillustrating

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Hey #kidlit folk! Our friend @jerroldconnors.bsky.social has a book coming out TOMORROW! Go pre-order Jim! www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

A drawing diff from my usual style.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I haven’t posted in a while, but come tonight to remind everyone to eat polenta. It’s cheap. It’s delicious. Your forearms will get ripped in the process. Make a puttanesca. Be happy.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Making bookmarks for my little’s bday party!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Been looking forward to participating in #economicblackoutday today and have already had THREE end-of-the-month or annual auto-pays process today. How did I fail already? It’s only 10:30!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Check out my talented CP! So exciting and so well deserved. Congrats to both!!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I appreciated reading this today: “When a complex system is far from equilibrium, small islands of coherence in a sea of chaos have the capacity to shift the entire system to a higher order.” Ilya Prigogine, Nobel Prize-winning chemist

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

What a cool opportunity! Get in there #kidlit folk!

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