Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Attention educators! #MediaLiteracyWeek is around the corner and we’ve taken care of the planning! There are free lesson plans to use for all grade levels each day of the week, including plug and play video lessons! Check out the Teachers’ Hub: ow.ly/ZM9u50ZWk9z 021
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialTexas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Parents are not driving censorship. Parents don’t want to ban books. Parents have real concerns about their children’s education & well-being and it isn’t non existent“unicorn genitals,” in children’s books. 2175
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.social🇨🇦👠OhHellNoCanada👠🇨🇦 @ohhellnocanada.bsky.social · 11/10/2026469 CONCENTRATION CAMPS in the United States of America, in October 2026 1944 Nazi Germany had 30 main concentration camps and 100's of subcamps 12315
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialROWAN @rowanclair.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Ginkgo biloba, a living fossil, the last surviving species of its genus. 71255451
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialCorey Brickley * Blight's Hollow Dot Com @coreybrickley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026lmao that's actually so funny?? It's just an app that makes you immediately stupid, incredible 142541721
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialAdam 🪿 @vexnir.bsky.social · 10/10/2026cozy seaside view! 🌊🐚🐈 #art #traditionalart #caturday 161875638
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMaggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager. 3453165
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialCNN @cnn.com · 04/10/2026Nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic, according to a new investigation provided exclusively to CNN. cnn.it/4AK4d0ecnn.comCat food investigation finds heavy metals, pesticides and plastic chemicalsMost types of cat foods contain lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury as well as toxic chemicals from plastics and fertilizers, a new investigation found. 258251
anneliesej.bsky.social @anneliesej.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Sending hugs and good vibes ❤️ Your work is meaningful and loved- my students frequently borrow your books and still talk about your visit! Here’s hoping this setback leads to a better opportunity very soon 120
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialSocial Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 04/10/2026Heartbreaking to watch. "Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted to Russia, subjected to heavy indoctrination and even military training to turn them into soldiers." www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #JusticeAndAccountability #BringThemHome #ProtectUkrainianChildren #HumanRightscbc.caThe children abducted by Putin’s war machineTens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted to Russia, subjected to heavy indoctrination and even military training to turn them into soldiers. CBC’s Terence McKenna explains what’s hap... 03624
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialNick Pettigrew @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social · 08/02/2026I'm convinced AI is our generation's radium - a discovery with genuinely useful applications in specific, controlled circumstances that we stupidly put in everything from kid's toys to toothpaste until we realised the harm far too late where future generations will ask if we were out of our minds. 269196956058
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialGwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Great chance to post my all-time favorite headline 2336471377
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialBrian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 27/09/2026“Visual elevator music.” Is spot on. 0104
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialunforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 27/09/2026had a chat with someone yesterday and told them, and not that I'm saying anything innovative here, but I really can't imagine why I'd want to look at something no one cared enough to actually make, or read something no one cared enough to actually write. 114137
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialKate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/09/2026Also the power of state book award lists! I love how these lists encourage readers to sample new kinds of stories! 1111
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialRTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 26/09/2026Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years. New figures show that almost 16 million visits were made to Ireland's libraries in 2025, compared with nearly 14 million in 2023rte.iePublic library visits increased by two million nationwideVisits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years, new figures show as National Public Libraries Open Day takes place nationwide. 221483384
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialThe Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I don't know who needs to hear this, but yes, you do deserve to treat yourself to a day of exploring bookstores, greenhouses, libraries, museums, cafés, and bakeries. 211050194
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialCirc @tinyicecat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This news is important because all the fucks out there actively attempting to wreck the world want you to think that the work is hopeless and just mitigating the worst case scenario. It's not. Fucking keep going. 2579354653
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialSmooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026when ai leaves u behind 75264139893
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialKate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My hot take on AI and climate change is that I would not like to be killed by either of them 1343492
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialClaire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 19/09/2026every day of my life I think about the people using “she” to describe this computer program who still need to be convinced to use it for trans women 6138803682
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction. 23767642518
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMargaret G @mls0308.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The notion that somehow not voting is sending a message is simply not true. Don't turn over your right to make your voice heard. Yes. EVERY vote matters. #VoteBlue #Pinks 813681
anneliesej.bsky.social @anneliesej.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I ❤️ genderless musical space rocks! #projecthailmary #phm #stevenuniverse 193
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialSarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026 113301076645
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialKatie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Look at who is pushing AI in schools. Look at who is paying for training. Ask why? 173
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialKJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 05/09/2026If you are agented by: The Wylie Agency, Malatesta Literary Agency, L. Perkins Agency, Global Lion Intellectual Property (formerly PMA Literary), Jeanne Fredericks Literary Agency, Sanford J. Greenburger, Dystel Goderich & Bourret, Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency ...read this and consider hard. 2467374
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMarcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 23/08/2026"This playbook allows the companies to shape the American education system in ways that benefit them." This is the reporting we need in education. This entire piece is essential reading. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/b...nytimes.comHow Big Tech Captured American Schools (Gift Article)Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain. 02614
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialFallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 01/09/2026My high school library’s patrons love the bookmarks from paint samples⤵️ We discuss their unique names and find the perfect shade to match their book covers. The best part? They are FREE! What’s your favorite free or low cost option for bookmarks? #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries 2104
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialTim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026This. Not AI. 0185
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Procreate confirms it has NO plans to add generative AI features to its apps. The company continues to stand firmly against integrating generative AI into its creative tools. 6178432098
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already. 1557282029442
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialweatheredlaw @weatheredlaw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026#grocky fanvid | "kill me" by phoebe bridgers 2178
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialEmily Hare @emilyhare.com · 30/08/2026Leopold. From Mini Book Of Monsters 3. Leopold is a surprisingly talented free-climber and in his spare time writes romantic poetry. You can find the book here: buff.ly/0X2OdAt #monster #cutemonster #poetry #cottagecore #goblincore 415236
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialFactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026More: www.newsweek.com/nut-butter-r...newsweek.comNut butter recall update: FDA issues highest risk warningA pistachio nut butter product was recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella. 22619
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMaggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Just a reminder of my policy: if you're mean about or to Dav Pilkey I will be mean to YOU 2383
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 23/08/2026Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.n.prIs there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up againJust like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines. 13332127
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialDr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The Guardian's Invert of the Year is a solar-powered seaslug the size of a grain of rice. The leaf sheep eats algae, keeps the chloroplasts alive inside its own body, and then runs partly on sunlight. And it is unfairly adorable. 🐑 🧪 #marinelife www.theguardian.com/environment/... 213844
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialTeresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 22/08/2026H/T @nathanbransford.com - www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... (also, I recommend you subscribe to Nathan's newsletter if you're a #writer/#author)seattletimes.comUW researchers say AI-generated kids' books can twist biases in strange waysAI-generated content has become more common in children's books. What happens to gender diversity when AI writes about animal characters? 084
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialMargaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/08/2026400 library workers begin their strike Monday after endless months of trying to negotiate with management. Already the anti-union propaganda machine is calling the library workers entitled. The LIBRARY workers. You don't staff the desk at the free stuff store because you're greedy. 81732603
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialChris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Sorry chatbot lovers but the waning of Boolean operators in most search functions on websites has made my life actively worse. You can't find anything, you can only have things suggested to you. 10464131088
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialAdam Bonica @adambonica.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The fundraising texts you delete are working on someone. It’s infuriating and heartbreaking. An 85yo in Ohio gave more than double the value of his home. A 91yo in an Indianapolis senior facility gave 25K times. The DCCC/DSCC don’t just tolerate the spammers who exploit seniors. They take part.data4democracy.substack.comHook and SqueezeHow Democratic consultants, committees, and party leaders built a fundraising spam pipeline that funnels money from a captive pool of elderly donors into their own operations. 17845331588
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialBrandon Walsh @walshbr.bsky.social · 31/01/2026My hot take about the “students cannot read whole novels / watch whole films / etc.” is that they can learn to do it. None of us are born with attention spans suited for long media. It is a learned skill and can be developed with practice. 211700476
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialAmanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 09/08/2026A sweet #MG #graphicnovel about two young artists who connected thru their love of #manga and #graphicnovels bookshop.org/a/102434/978... #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #book #librarians #bookrecommendation #librarian #kidlit 0112
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialAbby Denson @abbydenson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026CT friends: Come on out for ConnectiComix Art Festival! Sunday August 9th! FREE! 12PM-5PM: Comics and Zine Market 5PM: Music and Live Painting by @pocketvinyl.bsky.social Graphic novels! Zines! Art activities for kids! Counter Weight Brewing Co. 7 Diana Court Cheshire CT, 06410 0105
Reposted by @anneliesej.bsky.socialOlivia When @oliviawhen.com · 09/08/2026Doggust day 8: Mail! I've been wanting to make something silly for my contact page for awhile. The frames were sketched digitally, painted traditionally. #doggust2026 5434138