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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans. Here's what the bill is, what it does, and how you can take action now. The bill is in the Senate HELP committee. bookriot.com/senate-bill-...

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Republican Senators Introduce Nationwide Book Ban Companion Bill, S. 4925

Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 08/07/2026

ooh it sure does, I hope everything's alright

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 07/07/2026

a huge and amazing thing!!! labor unions make us all stronger and safer and more protected and this is so huge for the folks who fought for this! our industry is better for it. congrats y'all!!!!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 26/06/2026

Oh, little tiny guys are my whole thing! I'm a full-time picture book illustrator working in gouache. Portfolio: julianplum.com

Gouache painting of an eastern newt in its bright orange red eft stage.

Detailed gouache painting of a green, lush ecosystem full of plants. A milk snake emerges from under a log, and a meadow vole eats some hosta leaves.

A chipmunk sits happily in a strawberry patch under the moon, nibbling a strawberry she has stolen.

Three big brown bats rest in a tree hollow, through which the full moon and many more bats can be seen silhouetted against a blue evening sky.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 24/06/2026

We call it the after-dinner dimension because Ginny disappears into it literally every single night after she eats. It's been years! we still have no idea where she goes!!

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Sarah S. Brannen @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

No, banning books does not increase sales! It's bad for everyone. Publishers, authors, booksellers, the readers who won't get to see these stories. bookriot.com/queer-books-...

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Queer Books and Authors are at a Breaking Point

Authors, agents, publishers: every part of the industry is seeing the strain of five years of escalating anti-LGBTQ censorship.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 18/06/2026

anyway all this to say you should buy books from Interlink

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 18/06/2026

Hannah Moushabeck is genuinely one of the coolest, kindest, neatest people I know in publishing and everything she & Interlink are doing is incredible and I am NOT just saying this because I get fed at Queer Kidlit Camp every year!!!

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Laura @tutusntinyhats.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Glad to see that this fundraiser for the Minnesota anti-ICE organizers facing bullshit conspiracy charges is currently up to $88,474, and I hope they're able to reach their goal of $150,000 soon! ❤️💪 chuffed.org/project/1865...

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Legal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE Organizers

On the morning of June 16th 2026 fifteen anti-ICE organizers were indicted on federal conspiracy charges in Minnesota, 12 of whom were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. This fundrai...

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 08/06/2026

I'm over here fighting the (violence-less, mostly head-shaking-based) war with the chipmunks who keep snipping my plants in half. good luck with your woodchuck!!

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to New York for getting their Freedom to Read bill passed! Now get on the horn to Governor Hochul & tell her to sign it into law!

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State Legislature Passes Freedom To Read Act - NYCLU

NYCLU Media212-607-3360media@nyclu.org

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 08/06/2026

nooooooooooo the worst!! glad you could still get back but nooooooooooooooooo

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

I think we are on to something here!!!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

My kingdom for a revision oracle stone with precisely these sorts of instructions. bonus points if it sometimes tells me "chill out man" at random points when I'm working

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

Oooh, you've got a lot going well! hopefully that gives you a lil map of what you might be able to tweak-- and what to leave alone which is honestly just as important!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

Nice!! I mean if you've got that heart and the dialogue on point it sounds like you're in great shape!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

It's so tough to do! And sometimes it takes forever even to figure out how big of a step back TO take.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/06/2026

Are you like me an anxious reviser with a tendency toward the dramatic? Do you get lost in the weeds of everything you think you need to change?? I got to write a post about how I yank myself out of my feelings!! Kidlit Zombie Week has had some really great resources!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 03/06/2026

waving, hello, I am a trans illustrator and I sell prints of my painting work, and also stickers, and also books that I have illustrated! I'm trying to be good about, you know. telling people this. my actual shop is julianplumart.etsy.com ! come get your queer art

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Julian Plum Children's Illustration

Children's book illustrations about nature and folklore from Julian Plum

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 02/06/2026

FLIP is the single book that I think I have bullied the most people into reading because it is beautiful and funny and a fantastic story and does so many cool things with the format!! it is so good and the fact of all of this makes me feel Emotions for everything you said here.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Hey New York! It can be easy to think book bans aren't a big deal in a Blue State so we pulled together some information from PEN America for you. Keep pushing on your Right to Read legislation.

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NY book challenges 2021-25

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Gale Galligan @galegalligan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

hello, americans: it’s pride!!!! another great month for YELLING AT OUR REPS!!! follow authors against book bans, make calls, write emails and postcards, LET’S GOOOOO

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 01/06/2026

& I guess the corollary to this is to also read up ON those talking points. You don't have to argue with data—it doesn't usually work to change folks' minds—but knowing what they're referring to and hitting them with a "I'm surprised you feel that way, I expected different from you" can do a lot.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 01/06/2026

It's maybe a big ask, but I'd love for cis folks to try to stay in socially uncomfortable conversations about us and challenge transphobic ideas in their friends and colleagues. It doesn't have to be mean—even a simple "oh, I don't agree," or "hm, that doesn't sound right. Where did you hear that?"

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Join YABC for an #authorchat with Emily Sun Li and an #illustratorchat with Yu Ting Cheng about #recentrelease #kidlit MR. CHOW'S NIGHT MARKET, plus #entertowin a #freebook in our #giveaway! yabookscentral.com/chatting-wit... #AANHPI #market #fiction

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 21/05/2026

thank you thank you thank you for saying this part of it. I know many of the folks who say things like that are doing it in at least what they think is good faith but oh man does it suck to be used as a gotcha and have folks assume this is a risk-less action. your work & perspectives are the best <3

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We wanted to highlight a type of fossil you can find in our area: trilobites! Find out more using the Salmon Creek Field Guide: earthathome.org/finger-lakes-geolog… Reminder: Please don't walk through the creek now, as there is too much rushing water! 💧🌊

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Sarah Guillory @sguillory262.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A WISH WITH WINGS is out in the world today! I am so proud of this story and hope you love Evan as much as I do. @macmillanlib.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

A very relieved author holds her new book release. Book cover shows girls cradling egg with crane flying behind her. A WISH WITH WINGS by Sarah Guillory. Background shows bulletin board because she is also a teacher.

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 11/05/2026

I have done almost no publicity for my own work in a bit on account of *recalls the past few months* BUT I’m gonna pick it back up because they’re pretty good comics, and I hope more people enjoy them!

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Riley Black 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦕 @restingdinoface.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Pre-orders make all the difference in the world. If you think you'll want to hear the tale of Snaggletooth in all her Late Cretaceous glory, ordering from your favorite bookseller ahead of pub gives it buzz and a week one boost! Out on Oct. 27th, less than six months away now.

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Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore

The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore

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Tara Campbell @taracampbell.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Stay alert for HR 7661! This horrible book banning bill has been brewing in the House. Please call your reps to make sure they know about it, and to make sure it doesn't get snuck into any wild-ass omnibus bills. And thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social for the graphic encapsulating the bill

H. R. 7661
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the
use of funds provided under such Act to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or
promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other
materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material,
and for other purposes.

More info at H. R. 7661: https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/authors-against-book-bans-response-to-the-department-of-educations-statement-supporting-book-bans-in-american-schools/

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Marta Pilosio Illustration @martapilosio.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Can’t believe it’s May already! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am Marta, 🇮🇹 author-illustrator in SF and I am ready to work on new PB and BB projects! I love nature, animals, cozy, spooky, funny stories! Get in touch!

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José A Nieto @jas094.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#Kidlitartpostcard is here! My name is José, I am interested in PBs and Middle Grade books, all things spooky! As of late I've been experimenting with a style/process to create a painting and using a very soft brush with muted colors. Hope you like it! Looking for Representation joseanieto.com

A creepy and colorful Muppet extends it's hand to the viewer from a dry dark tree. It is holding a skull inside it's mouth.

Muppet Man from the The Puppet in the Tree short story by Rachele Bowman

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am El, and I am a nonbinary kidlit illustrator based in Chicago, IL! I am seeking work in picture books as well as representation! 🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com ✉️elcarrel.illustrations@gmail.com

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm Shiho Pate. I love making children's book to create a space for readers to escape & immerse themselves💛 ✨ Children's book author illustrator ✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social ✨ Portfolio shihopate.com #kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit

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enzo platero @platerin.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! this is my first time participating and i hope you like it ✨ for more about me: @platerine on instagram for commissions: zplaterin@gmail.com

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy May and #kidlitartpostcard day - I'm Kris, looking for work in PB, MG, and everything in between! You might recognize this plant lover from another of my illustrations, just a little older (and having amassed quite a collection). 🌱 Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social www.kriseasler.com

A children’s book style illustration of a preteen with a large collection of plants in orange pots in his arms and on shelves behind him.

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michelle @thewanderingren.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Michelle, an illustrator fond of painting nature and whimsical stories. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, GN, and more!) thewanderingren.com/illustration/ #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation

illustration of laputa fanart in front of giant tree. text reads "Michelle Huynh Quach thewanderingren.com"

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Kate Cosgrove @k8cosgrove.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies, I make books for kids! Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #NYTbestseller

Brown dad black hair blue shirt green pants helps his baby Albinism white hair light skin purple shirt white diaper mint green butterfly wings take a first step in the place where eons ago white prehistoric fish are evolving onto land from a swirly whirly ocean of man blues

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Karla Adams @karlaadamsillu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐸 I'm Karla, a mexican illustrator looking for kidlit opportunities :•) I'm really happy to share that I am now represented by the amazing @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illustration. More of my work at: karlaadamsillu.com

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 07/05/2026

🌸🪲 thank youuu!! this is a mock cover for an author-illustrated thing I'm working on 👀 I wanted to post it since I've been so deep in the final art trenches and getting the dummy ready that I haven't had anything new to post for a while!!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 07/05/2026

salamanders my loves!! these are so lovely!!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I'm Julian, a queer 🏳️‍⚧️ picture book author & illustrator working in gouache. I love to paint our green & many-legged neighbors in all their scaly, slimy, slinky glory! I'm rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary 🪲 julianplum.com 🌿 hello@julianplum.com

A digital postcard featuring a cross-section of a garden above and below the soil's surface. Plants grow lushly around the edges of the piece, full of leaves, ants, a mouse, a slug, and a newt. Sitting on the soil's surface, an adult with a shovel smiles lovingly at their kid sticking half-out of the soil, pretending to be a worm. A fat American toad looks on from the right, and on the left a friendly milk snake pokes her head out from under a leaf. The soil is full of roots and seeds and wriggly worms.

The text reads, "Julian Plum, represented by Naomi Davis at BookEnds Literary."

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 07/05/2026

CONGRATS MY FRIEND!!! can't wait to see what y'all make together!

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Ok. We all had our day to talk shit and be angry. But it's Wednesday now and I'd love to encourage the kidlit community to focus on our real fight. There are now 2 book banning bills introduced on the federal level. 7661, which we largely know about but now 2616, too. It's call your reps o'clock!

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 05/05/2026

It's like a little test that every day I am failing

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Isopod Fan Account @bedupolker.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Gouache Bug Studies !

A velvet ant, a type of wingless wasp with fuzzy red fur, crawling over a pile of sandstone pebbles that exhibit a variety of colors and textures.

Three isopods with rugged, spiked carapaces on a stone surface covered in mosses and lichen.

Three tiger beetles with white and iridescent carapaces play with a beach ball on a fine sandy surface.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 04/05/2026

Like listen I know the reality that this process can and does take months. I know this. am I still looking at the spreadsheet every five minutes? Obviously yes

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