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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Black Panther Nancy Thompson with fist raised high and a bag of food in hand—‘serve the people’ in action. The Panthers, founders of the Free Food Program and Free Breakfast Program for Children, knew power starts with taking care of each other—that’s the revolution they feared. 🖤 ✊🏾 #Blacksky

A black and white photograph from the Black Panther era showing Nancy Thompson, a Black Panther Party member, standing outdoors. She is raising her right fist in the Black Power salute while in her left arm she is carrying a large bag labeled 'Roman Meal' from Tacoma. She is wearing a sleeveless denim jacket with patches over a light-colored shirt.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Silent nights turn sinister with these twisted tales—essential holiday horror: - NOS4A2, Joe Hill - Secret Santa, Andrew Shaffer - Draculas, Blake Crouch - The Winter People, Jennifer McMahon - The Killing Gift, Bari Wood - They Come at Christmas, Michelle Ann King #Booksky #HorrorReads #BookRecs

Book cover of "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill. The cover features a distressed license plate design with blood-red coloring at the top, and two small flies or insects in the artwork.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

This quote captures what's at stake with school book bans. When we restrict access to diverse stories and perspectives, we limit opportunities for young people to develop empathy and understand experiences different from their own. This is exactly why diverse literature matters. #StopBookBans

A quote from Malorie Blackman that reads "Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else's shoes for a while." The quote is on a teal/blue-green background in white text. It has a minimalist, clean design with the author's name centered below the quote and the image is credited to "@beingreese" at the bottom.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers (with Alt text). Day 20

“Run, Spot, Run" by Jessica Pierce with the subtitle "The Ethics of Keeping Pets.” The cover shows a small white dog that appears to be a Maltese. The cover has a dark, moody background which contrasts with the white dog.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“Blood Lines" by Ruth Rendell, with a tag line that reads Long & Short Stories. The cover has a dark, atmospheric design featuring a vintage photograph of a face within a circular frame, set against a shadowy orange-gold background. The overall aesthetic creates a gothic, mysterious mood.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

“How to Hepburn: Lessons on Living from Kate the Great" by Karen Karbo. The cover features a stylized black and white illustration of Katharine Hepburn in a button-up jacket, with dark wavy hair, looking off to the side with an elegant, confident pose. The title and author name are presented in a clean, minimalist font against a white background with a red border.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Love this portrait of Nikki Giovanni! It really captures her vibrant spirit, characteristic warmth, and distinctive style. She always celebrated life and found beauty even while confronting difficult truths in her work.

Photograph of Nikki Giovanni wearing a crisp white suit with a light blue shirt underneath, seated on the floor in a relaxed, cross-legged pose. She is wearing black and white oxford shoes and has short blonde/platinum hair. Her expression radiates warmth and happiness as she smiles broadly with her hands clasped together.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Apartment Therapy: The Eight-Step Home Cure” by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan. The cover features a minimalist, modern interior design with an orange wall, windows, and clean-lined furniture. A tagline states “A top interior-design guru shows you how to create a home that works for you—physically, emotionally, and spiritually."

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“Fatal Vision” by Joe McGinniss, labeled as "A True Crime Classic" and “#1 New York Times Bestselling Author.” The cover features a door with dramatic yellow and red lighting and includes a quote from the Los Angeles Times praising it as "a provocative, dramatic investigatory saga...filled with insight and amazement."

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

You might like “Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance" by Jason Hribal - it documents historical instances of animal resistance to human captivity and exploitation, and offers a perspective that frames animals as active agents who can understand freedom.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

“The Color Purple" by Alice Walker. The cover design features a sepia-toned photograph showing only the lower half of a Black girl or woman standing barefoot on a wooden porch and wearing a long skirt or dress. Purple flowers are overlaid on the cover design. At the top, text indicates that this work is a "Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award."

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

A book cover for "Almost Golden: Jessica Savitch and the Selling of Television News" by Gwenda Blair. The cover features a close-up photograph of Savitch with styled medium-length blonde hair and makeup. The title appears in white and golden text at the top, with bits of newspaper clippings incorporated into the design below the portrait and near the bottom of the cover.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Looking to adopt a dog? Want a cuddle buddy more than a jogging partner? Consider an older dog! Seniors are content with gentle walks and cozy snuggles. They're ready to bond and grateful for a second chance. 🐶 #AdoptASeniorPet #DogsOfBluesky

A close-up portrait of a senior black dog with a gray, frosted face, showing a happy expression with tongue out and warm brown eyes. The dog appears to be smiling at the camera, and their face shows the distinguished gray markings that come with age. The image is taken outdoors with a blurred green grass background.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Book cover showing Stephen King's "Carrie" with his name in large green text against a dark background. Features a white flower with skull-like imagery in its center. Includes "A master storyteller" quote from Los Angeles Times. #1 Bestseller noted at top.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A book cover with large pink and black text displaying "SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE" at the top, marked as "INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER." The subtitle reads "100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter." The author's name "ELAINE ST. JAMES" appears at the bottom, along with "Bestselling author of Simplify Your Work Life."

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

“How to Get What You Want in Life with the Money You Already Have" by Carol Keeffe. The subtitle reads "Simple Yet Revolutionary Ideas for Reaching Your Dreams While Still Paying the Bills." The cover features a photo of the author, a white woman with short brown hair and wearing a red sweater.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

“The Life and Loves of a She Devil" by Fay Weldon. The cover has a red background with a dramatic close-up of an eye with a tear streaming down.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We live in Tennessee near Nashville and have 2 dogs, Darla and Mia, both rescues. Learned about your wonderful organization in ‘The Lost Dogs’

Two dogs: In the foreground is Mia a brindle and white whippet or similar sighthound breed with distinctive large eyes looking directly at the camera. Behind Mia is Darla, a shaggy-haired doodle mixed breed with a fluffy, light-colored coat. They are resting on a bed with a textured white blanket.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Book cover for "The Lost Dogs" by Jim Gorant, with subtitle "Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption.” The cover features a brown pit bull wearing a green leash against a red background. It is tagged as "The Inspiring New York Times Bestseller" and shows a Sports Illustrated quote: "Gorant's fine book is a heartwarming tale of how the love and commitment of a community can heal even the deepest and most abhorrent of traumas."

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

My sweet gentle Mia, rescued by Bonaparte’s Retreat. She has some neurological quirks, likely a result of distemper, but they're just a part of what makes her special. #DogsOfBluesky

A close-up selfie-style photo showing Mia, a mixed breed dog with brindle and white coloring and large expressive eyes. Mia is being held by someone wearing a grey t-shirt, with just their smiling mouth visible in the frame.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The cover of "The Non-Designer's Design Book" (Third Edition) by Robin Williams. The book cover has a teal textured background with an ornate floral design element. The subtitle reads "Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice." There's also a small blue box in the top right corner promoting the book as "The award-winning bestselling book about design!"

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶 LeVar Burton has been a remarkable advocate for literacy for 40+ years #ReadingRainbow #ReadBannedBooks

An image of LeVar Burton standing against a red curtain backdrop, raising his hand with a peace sign gesture. He's wearing a black shirt, black jacket and blue jeans. The image includes a quote from him that reads "Read the books they don't want you to. That's where the good stuff is." Below his name is the description Actor, director, and television host.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The ultimate symbols of democracy, public libraries provide free access to art, information, and knowledge. We must remain vigilant to preserve these sacred institutions. #library #LibrariesAreForEveryone #DemocracyNeedsLibraries

Credit: TheRetiredSchoolLibrarian.com. The image features a quote from Lady Bird Johnson that reads "Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest." Behind the quote is a watercolor-style illustration of a tabby cat's face with golden eyes against a background of sketched books and pencils.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women by Susan Faludi

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Ready for tomorrow’s Turkey Trot!

Picture of a t-shirt that says BORODASH and has a cartoon picture of turkey. A race bib is also shown.

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This face! Darla, my lovable rescue, is a constant source of happiness and laughter. Thanks to Wags and Walks Nashville for saving her 💕🐾 #DogsOfBluesky #RescueDogs

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

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Elana Churchill @echurchill.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Dogs teach us valuable lessons: loyalty, empathy, unconditional love #DogsofBluesky

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