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Michelle Eloren @elotewaifu.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hola! I'm participating in a campaign to help raise funds for @chirla-org.bsky.social, an org that helps immigrants in their fight against the 🧊 raids. If you feel helpless and don't know how to help, donate directly (tinyurl.com/Art4CHIRLA) and, if you'd like, get an art commission from me. 🧡

Artists for Immigrants Charity Art Stream Fundraiser flyer for raising funds for CHIRLA

Artists for Immigrants is a charity campaign fundraiser with the goal to raise money for CHIRLA. In response to the injustices that are currently impacting our beloved Latino community across the country, 20+ participants have banded together to raise funds for CHIRLA through art commissions. Join us live for a 12-hour charity art stream on Saturday, August 9th, from 10am to 10pm!donation link in bio! Please consider donating and sharing our charity campaign! Together we keep our community safe.

Title: Artist for Immigrants Charity Art Stream Fundraiser

Self portrait of a woman. Beside her photo is a list of steps provided to commission her under COMMISSION INFO.

Title: Artist for Immigrants Charity Art Stream Fundraiser

Two drawings, one a sketch and one colored, of a girl in a purple and white dress, white boots, and a long ribbon braid, dancing Mexican folk dance.

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NPR @npr.org · 27/07/2025

Public media has been defunded. Your support keeps journalists on the ground, lifts unheard voices, and connects communities. Help us plan for what’s next. Make a monthly gift today. Stand with public media: n.pr/458sOhq

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

From an Engadget article, this worked for me! How to turn off google's "AI overview" in search results

1. Click the three dots in the upper right corner of your Chrome browser
2. Go to Settings > Search engine > Manage search engines and search
3. Under Site search, click the Add button
4. Enter Name: Google/Web
5. Enter Shortcut: https://www.google.com/
6. Enter URL: {google:baseURL}search?udm=14&q=%s
Click Add

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Who’s up for a mystery? I am! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, ADs & editors! I’d love to solve a riddle with you. Available for PBs & BBs. Repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Let’s work together! www.DanamarieHosler.com

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Ariana Padron @arianapadronart.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I'm Ariana Padron! I'm an illustrator who loves to draw Whimsical Art. I enjoy using bright colors and textures to breathe life into my illustrations! Actively looking for representation! Portfolio ⏬️ www.arianapadron.com #art #illustration #kidlitart

A cute rooster with pink and yellow round flowers on its green tail feathers. On a light pastel blue background.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 28/06/2025

Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.

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Authors for Immigrant Rights (AIR) @authors4immigrants.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Official statement on ICE cosigned by 130+ KidLit & YA authors and illustrators. We are calling on publishers to not preemptively censor themselves in the face of this current administration and to protect marginalized creators. 🧵

We, the undersigned authors and illustrators, stand in solidarity with immigrants the nation over and refuse to accept these rampant constitutional abuses by ICE as the new norm. Immigrants are our parents, spouses, and friends. Immigrants are our communities. Many of us are immigrants ourselves. We are all deeply connected to this issue and want our voices heard on the matter.

For the past decade, the publishing world has made laudable strides in the diversity and inclusion of immigrant stories. Publishers and booksellers have helped to foster spaces where readers can develop awareness and empathy for migrant rights and history; spaces where young readers can finally discover their own stories on the library shelf. The current administration is trying to tear this progress away.

To publishers and booksellers: we call on you to continue your work. Stand behind your inclusive stories and marginalized authors, loudly and without hesitation. Help these stories reach the readers who need them most.

To our readers: we ask that you join us in taking up small tasks to support the immigrants in our lives. Call your representatives and ask what they are doing to protect their communities from ICE overreach. Donate to local immigrant aid organizations. Get involved with your local library and school board and speak up for books centering marginalized perspectives.

Let’s unite to write a new, better story for all the people in this country.

Signed,

List of 130+ author and illustrator names.

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Ben Hart @pavlovforgoths.com · 21/06/2025

Here's how you remove Google AI from your mobile devices.

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Instead of being in settings its in the google app. Also, google, not chrome. Icon is a G, not the circle thing. Click on your pfp to open a menu

From there, go Settings > Gemini > Digital Assistants > Switch to Google Assistant. This disables Gemini, google's Al assistant, and switches you back to the old one. We aren't done yet.

Go back to Settings. From there, we go Settings > Google Assistant > scroll to find General > Google Assitant on/off > turn it off

They really tried their best to make it a pain, but you can eventually disable it. Holding the power button on your phone still pulls up a menu and asks you to turn it back on, but this is the least intrusive you can make it.

Applies to all non-apple phones afaik. For sure Samsungs and Pixels but idrk about others

Edit: thank you my friend @/teeth-kid for confirming that this also works on Motorola

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Michael Pham fled Vietnam at the age of 13. He was named bishop of San Diego a month ago. Today, he stood watch at a courthouse: ICE agents were “standing there covered with masks as we walked toward the courtroom. Eventually the agents scattered and went away” timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06...

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ICE agents scatter as SD Bishop Pham, other clergy visit immigration court

"Our presence made a difference," one priest said, quoting an immigration lawyer saying their client was given more time to prepare for another hearing.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

ICE throws gas at protesters who immediately cone it then use boards to help fan the gas back at ICE.

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Mona Eltahawy @monaeltahawy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

"I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the Secretary" - Senator Padilla as he is forcibly shoved out of Kristi Noem's press briefing. Video via FactPost on X h/t @rerutled.bsky.social

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 11/06/2025

This lawsuit is brutal. One of the exhibits is the letter Universal sent to Midjourney, including a quote from a 2022 Forbes interview that I bet midjourney regrets

Universal did not permit, authorize, or license Midjourney to copy or use any of Universal's copyrighted works in connection with any version of its Image Service or to otherwise exploit Universal's works at any time. You acknowledged as much in a September 16, 2022 Forbes interview in which you confirmed that Midjourney never sought any copyright holders' consent to use or exploit their works:
Did you seek consent from living artists or work still under copyright?
No. There isn't really a way to get a hundred million images and know where they're coming from. It would be cool if images had metadata embedded in them about the copyright owner or something. But that's not a thing; there's not a registry. There's no way to find a picture on the Internet, and then automatically trace it to an owner and then have any way of doing anything to authenticate it.
See Rob Salkowitz. Midiourney Founder David Holz

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∙ ᴘᴀᴜʟɪɴᴀ ∙ @iamthepaulina.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Take a listen and seriously consider it. While this is not an uncommon practice, I am glad people are beginning to speak up about it.

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Sean Beckner-Carmitchel @acatwithnews.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.

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Emberwick (Play Tales from Myriad!) @emberwickart.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

how do we feel about modern propaganda posters?

a graphic poster of a hand holding a hammer breaking an ice swastika, with the words "break the ice" on it

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Remember, the TrueRef timed gesture tool is 100% free! 🤍 trueref.art/trueref-gest...

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Remember, companies are trying their hardest to find ways to avoid having to pay employees. If you think your job or line of work is exempt I promise it isn't.

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Caspian @caspianievers.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I’ve just written some stuff about the very dull topic of archiving design work. I don’t pretend to know everything but hopefully it helps someone out. Also Ryan asked the question @ambrose.bsky.social Hopefully there aren’t too many typos… medium.com/@caspianieve...

medium.com

Archiving 101 for designers

TLDR: Things break, files vanish, and clients always come back months later asking for that “final” version. A good archive means you (or…

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Big Sag ♐️Traveling Menace @neau.blacksky.app · 09/05/2025

I cried, so now y’all can too. Mr. Riddick graduated at 80 years old! It’s never too late, and this is important as I constantly doubt myself. 💙💙💙 congratulations to you sir!!!

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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/05/2025

Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies. 📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro

Two woman walking and embracing each other in front of an ICE detention center. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress and heels. The woman on the right is smiling and wearing a white hijab, glasses, and a pink garment. Members of the press are in the background.

Two women standing, smiling, and embracing each other with grass, water, and the sky in the background. The woman on the left is wearing a white hijab, glasses, and a pink garment. The woman on the right is wearing a black dress.

Two woman stand next to each other and hold onto one another. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress. The woman on the right is smiling and wearing a white hijab, glasses, and a pink garment. In the background is the fence of an ICE detention center.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled @repbonnie.bsky.social, and arrested Mayor Baraka. They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right.

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Alexis Young @cloudyning.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🌸 I'm Alexis, an illustrator based in Canada. I'm currently available for book cover and picture book projects! 🎨alexisyoungart.com For kidlit inquiries, contact my agent at cmegill@catagencyinc.com

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Josée Bisaillon @joseebisaillon.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Ariana Padron @arianapadronart.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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Martina Lo 🎨 @martinaloart.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

My 1st post on Bluesky, hello! I’m Martina, and I draw & write children’s books! Lots of flowers are blooming around Oregon where I’m based and I thought it fitting to share this illustration for #kidlitartpostcard represented by Andrea Morrison at Writers House and open to #kidlit projects! 📚

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Tomorrow is May’s #KidLitArtPostcard ! Tip - write your post (& alt text) ahead of time, copy-paste it tomorrow! Also copy-paste #KidLitArtPostcard to be sure you’re using the right hashtag!

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Lauren Groff @legroff.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Fellow authors, I love you, and I know it feels like we don’t have a choice, but B&N and Am*zon both scheduled sales this week to preempt Independent Bookstore Day, a hugely vital source of income for indie bookstores. Please don’t promote their sales; please promote your local indie this week.

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Alison Fincher @alisonfincher.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week. They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions. Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.

bookshop.org

Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

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iWillVote.com Pollock ➡️ turn 🔔 on @willpollock.com · 10/04/2025

when they go low, we go Jasmine Crockett @repjasmine.bsky.social 🔥

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Hina ⛩️ @rasenkaikyo.etheirys.social · 08/04/2025

adobe deleted their post so this one's for posterity

Adobe.com posted:
👋 Hey, we're Adobe!
We're here to connect with the artists, designers, and storytellers who bring ideas to life.
What's fueling your creativity right now? 🎨 Drop a reply, tag a creator or share your latest work -- we'd love to see what inspires you!

* it is worth noting that they had 1.6k replies, 1k reposts including quotes, but only 50 likes.

Sena Bryer replied:
Not you. take CURSE OF RA 𓀀 𓀁 𓀂 𓀃 𓀄 𓀅 𓀆 𓀇 𓀈 𓀉 𓀊 𓀋 𓀌 𓀍 𓀎 𓀏 𓀐 𓀑 𓀒 𓀓 𓀔 𓀕 𓀖 𓀗 𓀘 𓀙 𓀚 𓀛 𓀜 𓀝 𓀞 𓀟 𓀠 𓀡 𓀢 𓀣 𓀤 𓀥 𓀦 𓀧 𓀨 𓀩 𓀪 𓀫 𓀬 𓀭 𓀮 𓀯 𓀰 𓀱 𓀲 𓀳 𓀴 𓀵 𓀶 𓀷 𓀸 𓀹 𓀺 𓀻 𓀼 𓀽 𓀾 𓀿 𓁀 𓁁 𓁂 𓁃 𓁄 𓁅 𓁆 𓁇 𓁈 𓁉 𓁊 𓁋 𓁌 𓁍 𓁎 𓁏 𓁐 𓁑 𓀄 𓀅 𓀆

* having out-liked/ratioed Adobe with 884 likes as of the screencap.

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

ARTISTS! I'm sharing my contract template with simplified language and easy to fill in sections This will be most helpful for smaller clients bc corps have their own contracts But providing the contract will help protect you from giving away rights to your art! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Contract Template for Limited Rights

***NOTE: This is a View Only document. Go to File > Make a Copy to create your own editable copy. Please do not request edit access. Delete this note before using*** This Agreement, entered DATE, be...

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Ariana Padron @arianapadronart.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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Amanda Morrow @amandamorrowart.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Good morning #kidlitartpostcard ! ☀️ I’m Amanda, I love illustrating fun, inspiring, heartfelt stories! I’m always on the lookout for work in picture books and board books. 📚 Represented by The Bright Agency ☀️amandamorrowart.com

An illustration of a bunny operating a coffee truck, with a menu board and another bunny waiting outside. The truck has a yellow and teal awning with 'Bunny Buzz' written on it, and the operator bunny is pouring a drink. The waiting bunny is holding a blue cup and has a pink purse. The illustration is signed 'Amanda Morrow' and 'Represented by The Bright Agency'.

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Farnaz Nadim @farnaznadim.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hi #kidlitcommunity and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! After spending three months designing and crafting for my Etsy shop, it's no surprise that CRAFT TIME makes it's way to my latest illustration! How does your art reflect your personal experiences? www.farnaznadim.com #illustration #art

CRAFT TIME is my latest illustration, showing three kids making masks on their craft time.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I'm always looking for funny book projects with heart and a touch of surprise. 💫 Here's my portfolio: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/... ✨ I'm rep'd by the amazing @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A wonderful bug climbs a ladder with a bucket of yellow paint. He is in a black and white world, bringing some yellow joy to his corner of it all.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 07/03/2025

When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations. When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 07/03/2025

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m a queer, neurodivergent illustrator drawn to projects with quirky characters, animal sidekicks, subversive humor, & social justice themes. Also, I really like illustrating water. 🌊☺️ #KidLitArt www.authorkellymangan.com Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social

Two laddie bugs, dressed as sailors, begin their adventure on the high seas in a newspaper boat.

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Ariana Padron @arianapadronart.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 05/03/2025

Hey #kidlit, friendly reminder that tomorrow is #kidlitartpostcard! Last month we set a record on Bluesky with 413 posts. Take care to use the right hashtag so your work can be found. I’m planning to scroll the hashtag with @flashes.blue this time around! 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

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Hannah Vardit @hannahvardit.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

witch hat atelier wisdom i keep on my desktop to stare at until it's imprinted directly onto my brain

text box from witch hat atelier by kamome shirahama: "every drawing is a step forward"

text box from witch hat atelier by kamome shirahama: "two drawings are two steps forward"

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

A reminder that small press/indie comic creators may use Blambot's indie fonts (those listed with a $0 license option), free of charge in print or in webcomics--even if you're making money with your projects!

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It's finally done! 🤍✨ I've tagged and archived ALL 670+ of our free pose references! These are the references you see me post to socials, including our Pinterest. This library will be updated each pack launch, and more filters will be added. It's just a little library for now, but she'll grow.

Screenshot of TrueRef.io Free Pose Libray

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard ! ❄️⛄️ Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating cuddly creatures and whimsical scenes that capture the wonder in everyday life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! ⭐️ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com ⭐️ adrianetsai.com

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