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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Time for this classic again.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

**SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson** And just like that, one of the most important young adult novels of all-time — one that address sexual assault and rape — is more relevant than ever. Young people MUST have access to these books. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...

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BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa

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Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Y'all, this book is fire. @brigittewinter.bsky.social's debut has genuine characters, slow burn sapphic romance, spooky-true-crime, cryptids, humor and horror, oh and if you can't tell from this incredible cover, there are cicadas. Lots and lots of cicadas. And now YOU can pre-order it!!

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Missing from my list: Wolf Hall Orphan Black Steven Universe Call the Midwife What We Do in the Shadows

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That your writing career can be made or broken based on the success (or failure) of one book.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Lots of lists/notes and a giant spreadsheet of ideas. If I'm thinking a lot about a project and start making a playlist for it, then I know it's ripe for starting. #kidlitchat

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Allison is SO GREAT at writing, editing, and marketing. That's a rare combination and I'd highly recommend her consulting services for any of these.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's great when you figure out how to plot part of your book until you realize it means completely rewriting three chapters you'd already written.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The day is finally here: It's National Voter Registration Day! Across the country, libraries & library workers are helping their communities get #ReaderVoterReady with registration assistance, election information, and more. ALA is proud to once again be an official partner of today's celebrations!

National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

With 50 days until the midterms, I urge you all to: 1) Help get out the vote. 2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference. 3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism. We are the only ones who can end this nightmare. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

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Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Trying to wrap your brain around writing and publishing short fiction? Snag one of the final slots in Stephanie Malia Morris's "From Brainstorming to Submission" from Metrowest Writers Guild - 6 classes and submission-ready short story for only $100! metrowestwriters.myshopify.com/products/mul...

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Multi-Week: Stephanie Malia Morris teaches From Brainstorming to Submi

A multi-week for the writer who wants to deep dive into short fiction! An intensive, generative six-week workshop that supports writers through the process of brainstorming, drafting, workshopping,...

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Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Back in May I had a spooky little Jewish ghost story published in THE GHASTLING, a very cool penny-dreadful-style UK mag. Here's my little author interview where I talk about candles, horror inspo, and a real-life spooky tale from my own family. www.patreon.com/TheGhastling...

In script against a black background, a lit candle flame at the bottom:

The kind of horror I’m drawn to write usually involves tapping into the dissonance between what we think is true and what is actually true, whether it’s about ourselves, our neighbors, or the world at large. The gap may not be a wide one, but it’s usually deep. What are the things that haunt us from the other side or from its depths? That’s where the ghosts and nightmares live.

Allison Pottern — "Soul Candle, Living" (published in The Ghastling, Book 23)

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My 3yo is pretending to be Spider-Man and she’s saying she’s going to get all the bad guys and “I won’t give any of them band-aids.” Stone cold.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Don't let this fly under the radar: Trump has reportedly made between $1.5M to $4.4M from his oil stockholdings since the start of his Iran War. As gas prices skyrocket, he is personally profiting from your pain at the pump. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/trump-oil-g…

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Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading

Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The more I hear about generative AI, the more it reminds me of the Midnight episode of Doctor Who.

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In 2023, I nearly died when an ectopic pregnancy burst, taking out a corner of my uterus and one ovary with it. I bled 2 liters out internally, and the whole time kept asking am I dying because it FELT like I was dying bc I WAS. It was excruciatingly painful. That's how these people are dying.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hi, I’m Annie Cardi, a YA author from the Greater Boston area. I have two young kids and a dog, and I also have a full-time day job. I like the bridge in “No Diggity” when they go “Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo…” and want to throw my hands up in the air every time I hear it.

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 04/09/2026

I wish everyone knew they could get their audiobooks through their indie bookstore!

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Katherine Locke @katherinelocke.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One day, this publisher's name will be a distant memory that no longer brings me intense frustration. That day is not today. If you're an Albert Whitman author who has a book in the Anthropic case, you should go check your email in case they're trying to claim 100% of the $$ for your books too.

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hello #KidlitChat & #BookSky Bumping this again! We'd love to see a few more applications for writers for young readers.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Digging in on a new project, with two other projects I'm dabbling in. #kidlitchat

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today I had meetings and 2nd grade class introduction and swim class for my 7yo and I still got out to vote in the primary because damnit I’m gonna be choosy bitch every goddamn time.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Public libraries nationwide are reaching a breaking point as a result of mounting pressures to censor collections, increased intimidation against library staff, and disruptions to library operations, according to a new report today by PEN America. Read the release: pen.org/press-releas...

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Report: Public Libraries Face 'Existential Threat,' Putting Books, Information and People at Risk

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My neighbor's friend: [to the car parked in my neighbor's driveway] "Hey, who's from Pennsylvania?" My neighbor: "Oh, I'm hosting two professional women's hockey players. They're here for two months while they're training." My neighbor continues to be a wealth of surprises and coolness.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My dad says having me as a kid was more intense than being in law school (complimentary) because I’d Socratic method him over Cheerios. Now having a 3yo feels like being in the most intense method-based acting class because she expects me to be in character for imaginative play at any time of day.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Elsa’s father: “Elsa, what have you done?!” Me: “Get fucked!” I don’t actually shout this every time my 3yo watches Frozen but I always want to. That guy sucks.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It's really satisfying when I can work on an outline and include links to both a creepy paranormal game and a reference to The Waste Land

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ahh! My partner's new game is out NOW!!! A puzzle game that teaches particle #physics! With new levels releasing monthly! Full of wit and humor! And maybe an underlying mystery...? Made with absolutely NO AI! Support an indie game dev! Check it out today!!! #edusky www.testtubegames.com/higgs2.html

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The deadline to apply for the PSB Writer in Residence Program is today!!! Even if you don't have all the materials quite ready, still fill out the form. You'll have until next week to send those in.

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Porter Square Books will once again be hosting Writers in Residence in 2025

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I can't think everyone enough who has boosted, and all of the amazing people who have donated, and of course: @jocelynrish.com and @beccapodos.bsky.social for running this. I genuinely don't have the words, since I'm like !! people care about me? (ME?) But this auction ends today:

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Auction for Celeste Pewter

Silent auction 'Auction for Celeste Pewter' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Rebecca Mahoney @cafecliche.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dolly Parton had her hand in so much public good, we’ll probably never know the scope of it. Relatedly, it’s a great night to make a donation to the Imagination Library donate.imaginationlibrary.com

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Make a donation and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in communities around the world and help put more books into the hands of more children.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Things you could do this week to honor the impact Dolly has had: *Donate to the Imagination Library or a local kids reading initiative *Read with a kid you care about *Support and protect LGBTQIA kids *Support a Black owned business *Schedule your vaccine appointments *Show up authentically as you

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.

An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Writers! @annabookwriter.bsky.social is offering a fantastic auction item: feedback on up to 30 pages of fiction + a one-hour Zoom consultation focused on disability representation, disabled characters, and accessibility. This is a generous, not-to-be-missed opportunity:

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Disability Sensitivity Consultation

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

.@jocelynrish.com helped coach my very first picture book, so I can personally tell you how good she is. You can bid on a picture book manuscript critique from Jocelyn, author of the award-winning Battle of the Butts and Battle of the Brains—including line edits + an overall edit letter!

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Picture Book Manuscript Author Critique

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We were gifted tomatoes and zucchini by a few neighbors, which means today I'm making zucchini bread, zucchini fritters, and tomato sauce for the fritters.

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I've been down and out with a cold, so catching up! Do not miss this 50-page manuscript critique from award-winning author and editor @sallysultzman.bsky.social! Your submission can include your opening pages, query letter + synopsis, up to 50 pages total.

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50-Page Manuscript Critique

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Are you a kidlit writer looking to take your writing to the next level? Get professional feedback on your first chapter from @beccadonnelly.bsky.social!

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First Chapter Author Critique

Auction item 'First Chapter Author Critique' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Reasons why I prefer to go grocery shopping myself instead of outsourcing to an app: - I know exactly which tomatoes I want - yeah I will get the croissants - I get to see a grandpa and a baby in the cart, him letting her hold and apple and gently examine it.

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Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com · 21/08/2026

Bidding is now open for the Authors for Celeste Pewter auction to support @celestepewter.bsky.social! I donated a PB critique & 3 book cover animations! Go bid on them, plus other items like signed books, custom art, critiques, and AMAs: www.32auctions.com/auctionforcelestepewter #kidlit #writers

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Texas Lt. Governor Threatens Public School Librarians and Educators: “We’re Coming for the Books." He claims the state has a list of 2,200 books every public school needs to remove or face consequences. That list is one by conservative "activist" Bonnie Wallace. bookriot.com/dan-patrick-...

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Texas Lt. Governor Threatens Public School Librarians and Educators: "We're Coming for the Books"

Texas's Lieutenant Governor threatens public school librarians and educators over books in their schools.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Went into the office yesterday and was going from the T to the commuter rail. On the other side of the stairs, there was a woman who was helping her toddler walk down the stairs while also carrying the stroller. Immediately another guy said "I got you" and helped carry the stroller down.

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Laura Crockett @lecrockett.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

FANTASTIC news for a wonderful author and the decade-plus work she poured into this book!

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Other novels I still have from my childhood: Bunnicula Maniac Magee The Outsiders Ballet Shoes The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Dealing with Dragons The Farthest Away Mountain #kidlitchat

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tuck Everlasting. I've reread it a few times as an adult and I'm continually impressed by the writing. #kidlitchat

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