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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

SF Bay Area Folks: Alan Barillaro and I will be at Kepler’s Books on Saturday at 11 AM to talk about our two rabbit-themed middle grade books and it’s going to be amazing.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In honor of National Good Neighbor Day (Sept 28), a short video about helping out.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A wonderful review of The Wild Season in today's Shelf Awareness, which called it "keen and courageous" as well as "inspiring" and "magical." www.shelf-awareness.com/readers/2026...

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The Wild Season

A neighborhood races to bring four dumped domesticated bunnies to safety in the keen and courageous middle-grade nonfiction work The Wild Season

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I have a bulletin board on which I outline sections of my novel using post-its. Last night, I laid it flat to work on it. This morning, my cat peed on it. Turns out cat pee doesn’t just make ink run, it erases it completely. How’s your day going?

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Was thrilled to see THE 57 BUS on @aclu.org's list of books for understanding civil liberties and civil rights, chosen by Alyssa Milano! www.aclu.org/news/civil-l...

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 10/09/2026

“UltraViolet, a women-led gender justice organization, launched its ‘Drop Flock’ campaign this month, calling on Ulta Beauty to terminate contracts with Flock Safety and other mass surveillance companies.”

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Ulta Beauty urged to remove Flock Safety cameras from stores

A petition calling Ulta Beauty to end its contracts with surveillance companies has surpassed 15,000 signatures

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

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. To learn the origin story and all about this super cool book, check out this post: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Dashka Slater -- New Release: The Wild Season

**New Release Alert**

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In case you needed more evidence that AI in education is an explicitly fascist project

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON** Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. This one's not to be missed! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 08/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to @dashkaslater.bsky.social's THE WILD SEASON: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF A RABBIT RESCUE! I've loved Dashka's YA books and can't wait to read this one - her first work of MG nonfiction! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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The Wild Season: The Remarkable True Story of a Rabbit Rescue

When four abandoned bunnies turn up in a city park, the community rallies to save them in award-winning, bestselling author Dashka Slater's unforgettable middle grade nonfiction debut. No one knows h...

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How do you know if a story is worth writing about? I go behind the scenes of my latest non-fiction narrative, The Wild Season, in my latest Newsletter. dashkaslater391.substack.com/p/follow-the...

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Follow the Bunny

In which I go down the rabbit hole and emerge with a new book. Plus EVENTS!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New events just added to the schedule! If you’re in the neighborhood of Chicago, Atlanta, Portland OR, San Francisco, or upstate New York, I hope to see you this month!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

So…which password manager do I switch to?

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I'm thrilled to be interviewed about THE WILD SEASON for PW's Children's Bookshelf! (One small correction: the park in question is Golden Gate HEIGHTS Park, not Golden Gate Park.) www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Down the Rabbit Hole: PW Talks with Dashka Slater

Dashka Slater, Stonewall Book Award–winning author of picture books and YA, makes her middle grade nonfiction debut with The Wild Season (Little, Brown, Sept.), the true story of a rabbit rescue in Go...

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Absolutely thrilled by this quote from Nicholas Day about The Wild Season, which comes out next week!

“This thrill ride of a book is a sort of magic trick: when we turn the last page, we look up and see anew how wonderous, how capacious our world is.” – Nicholas Day writing about The Wild Season by Dashka Slater

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I’ll be heading back out on tour in September and there will be some public events in addition to lots of school visits. Come see me!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TFW your new book gets an amazing blurb from one of your favorite authors…

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My first narrative nonfiction for middle grade audience hits the stores on September 8! It’s an exciting adventure story about a community that comes together to save abandoned rabbits, perfect for anyone who loves animals.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bay Area folks! I'll be reading my picture book THE BIG ONE and talking about aquatic adventures at Book Passage in the Ferry Building this Sunday, August 23, at 2 pm. Can't come but still want a signed copy? Follow the link to order. bookpassage.com/event/dashka...

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Dashka Slater - The Big One

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is the most deeply relatable post I have ever seen on this app.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today is the release day for The Big One, my fourth ocean-themed picture book! bookshop.org/a/96530/9798...

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Amazing mail today. Escargot fans are the best.

Dashka holding two crocheted snails and smiling. One snail is pink and the other is peach and yellow.

Dashka holding a tiny Escargot made from clay

A letter from a child alongside the two crocheted snails

A letter from a child alongside the tiny Escargot

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Just a reminder that Prime Day is BS & Amazon is a force of evil that exploits workers, avoids taxes, and is one of the biggest carbon polluters in the US. Shop local and buy your books at your local independent bookstore or at @bookshop.org which is offering free shipping thru 6/26!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I loved reading about how The Browning School used ACCOUNTABLE to have thoughtful conversations with 8th grade boys about "edgy" (i.e. racist, sexist, homophobic or other kinds of harmful) humor. buzzwords.browning.edu/stories/acco...

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When the 'Jokes' Aren't Funny — Buzzwords

Boys examine the line between harm and humor in book talks.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

My new picture book THE BIG ONE (out on 6/30) is about a little girl and her Nana, who team up to catch a very big fish and instead encounter something entirely unexpected. It's an adventure story that highlights the problem of marine entanglements from fishing gear. Read more here: bit.ly/4oLRDIp

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Thrilled to see THE 57 BUS on this list of the best YA Books of the century so far, along so many amazing others! bookriot.com/best-young-a...

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The Best Books of the Century So Far: Young Adult

These are our picks for the best young adult books of the century so far.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy World Oceans Day! This year I have two new ocean-themed picture books that celebrate the ocean and the creatures who depend on it. Order links in bio!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Good Night, Escargot just debuted on the Indie bestseller list!!!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I literally don’t think I could do this. Not sure what that says about me.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I often tell myself that I’m not *actually* writing the thing, I’m just experimenting to see what it would be like if did write the thing. “I’m not actually writing the thing,” is kind of a mantra, to be honest.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

If anyone was wondering what sort of gift to give me for any occasion at all…

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I spent this afternoon with some kids in grades K-2 at Schwab Elementary School in Nashville writing a story about a lamp named Chicken who has a meltdown in the library and I defy you to tell me a better way to spend the day.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This right here. Every conversation across difference builds the movement. Every time we share information about something to DO besides doomscroll and despair builds the movement. Every invitation, every connection.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy book birthday to my favorite French snail and imaginary friend/alter ego from Day 2 of our coast to coast tour!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Part of striking is supporting the local, independent businesses who might lose employees/customers that day. Help them out by buying a little sumpin extra the day before or the day after—or both!

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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

If you’re still asking why Eric Swalwell got exposed now please read this.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I just told my Lyft driver (a regretful Trump voter) about the May 1 general strike (no work/no school/no shopping) and he was so psyched! “OK, no work on May 1! We have to get together.” Who have you told?

Yellow and black posters that say no work no school no shopping May 1, 2026

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social on the release of her latest picture book, DEEP BLUE, the beautiful sequel to her WILD BLUE picture book (both illustrated by Laura Hughes). If you're looking for books for young readers about mustering courage and overcoming fears, these are perfect!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

My mom is out of the hospital which means I can finally lift my head up long enough to say, "Hey! I have a new book out tomorrow!" It's called Deep Blue and it's about conquering your fears to discover the joy of swimming in the ocean. You can order it here. bookshop.org/a/96530/9781...

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Deep Blue: Swimming in the Big Blue Sea

Check out Deep Blue: Swimming in the Big Blue Sea - <b>Swimming in the ocean can be scary, until Kayla uses her imagination to overcome her fears in this lyrical story for readers trying something new...

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Just a reminder to buy all kinds of books for your kids...weird ones, new ones, old ones, debuts etc. That popular series they love is great, and it probably began as a single book which took off. With cool imprints closing, we need to bring in more voices, more ideas, more variety.

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a stack of books with the words i want to read all the books

Alt: a stack of books with the words i want to read all the books

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public health guy @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

hey, if AI proponents hadn’t been making up nonsense about AI tools while forcing them on us, then maybe people wouldn’t reflexively block AI tools, even when they actually work. that’s not on normies for being rational consumers. that’s on AI proponents for being systematically full of shit

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Children’s books don’t need to have an obvious message or moral and those that do are generally considered to be … not good.

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My latest, on why those of us who write for young people need to move beyond the hero’s journey. dashkaslater.substack.com/p/we-need-ne...

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