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Center for Countering Digital Harm @counterharm.com · 03/04/2026

The tragedies are piling up. How many more kids' lives will it cost before lawmakers demand AI companies do better and prioritize safety? Agree? Add your name: act.counterhate.com/page/152823/...

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AI companies must stop putting people at risk

From giving advice to potential school shooters to generating sexualized deepfakes and self-harm content, unsafe AI tools are putting people at risk. Join CCDH in calling lawmakers to demand AI compa...

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Kid's Book Revisions PLUS @kbrplus.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our *first* series of hangouts! Free, online, weekly for 6 weeks starting April 8. Full details in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/ffc959e934d5...

Three smiling people--the KBR+ partners Harold, Emma, and Eileen--with some sun-drenched willow branches behind them.

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Siobhan Thompson @vornietom.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Some YA fantasy authors who to my knowledge have never funded an attempted trans genocide: Terry Pratchett Diana Wynne-Jones Garth Nix Suzanne Collins Susan Cooper Phillip Pullman Rick Riordan Pierce Brown Sheri S. Tepper V. E. Schwab Rachel Hartman Alex Pheby Alan Garner Ursula Le Guin And more!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I know the wait is longer for the other 2 so I'm able to put that out of my mind for now. Mostly using the time to research agents to apply to, and deep clean my kitchen. 🤣

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I have limited myself to checking Vivian's blog twice a day (first thing in the morning, right before bed). I also just did a bit of research and discovered the results come out anywhere from March 22nd to April 14th, which was a good way to reset expectations lol.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Like, #KidLit has a reputation in the publishing world to be the most progressive arena for a reason. It is where authors go when they want to help people find their true hearts and love themselves for who they are. At least, for *almost* all authors in this arena. 🙄

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Raven Oak @ravenoak.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

It really is this simple. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Father Nathan Monk posted on Facebook a message. This is a screenshot of the message, which says, "You are about to watch the whole world respect a chosen name. It's that easy."

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

But I know it will pay dividends in the long run instead of wasting time querying the wrong people.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I spent several hours this morning working on a spreadsheet of agencies that accept picture book authors pulled from the scbwi "the book" resource. I'm about halfway through, and then get to start doing the deeper dive on each agency... The research is exhausting.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

You can turn streaks off on Finch! I've been on it for a very long time, and wasn't thrilled when they added the streaks function. I poked around and was able to switch it off that first day it came out. 😂 No regrets!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Mine was mostly annoying lol Wordle 1,406 4/6 ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 ⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Happened at my library recently. I ended up booking a private study room for immediate use. Luckily there were tons available, but like. The gall. A freaking. Library. The one place that is universally accepted as a quiet place to NOT take lengthy calls at full volume.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Wait. There's a connection here. Maybe... What if... Pluto caused autism?!

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I don’t understand why HarperCollins refused to join other major publishers and sign the letter to Congress in support of IMLS. So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins. Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Nope. Not going back to Amazon either, and limiting Walmart to only things I can't find anywhere else. 99% of my shopping is now grocery stores and local businesses.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

But also... Whatever this look is 😂

Image of a shoebill stork with a goofy expression

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I 100% needed to know about this bird. Shoebill storks and cassowaries: evidence of birds being descendants of dinosaurs.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The White House. The actual White House. This is the attitude of every abuser, who is now fearful of the consequences of their abuse.

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5 Calls @5calls.org · 10/04/2025

🚨 By a vote of 220-208, the House has PASSED HR 22 the SAVE Act that will strip voting rights away for millions of Americans. All Republicans voted YES as well as 4 Democrats: Jared Golden (D-ME) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) Henry Cuellar (D-TX) Ed Case (D-HI) The bill now moves to the Senate.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 08/04/2025

📰 Breaking News: ALA Sues Trump Administration Over Dismantling of IMLS The American Library Association files suit against the administration's move to dismantle a crucial source of library funding. www.slj.com/story/ALA-Su... #libraries #advocacy #IMLS #libraryfunding

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ALA Sues Trump Administration Over Dismantling of IMLS

The American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are taking the Trump administration to court to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Is DOGE cutting the size of the federal government? No. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpNg...

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DOGE Is Not Cutting Government Spending

YouTube video by vlogbrothers

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

BREAKING: White House Press Secretary says 104% tariffs on China take effect tonight at midnight.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

New PB contest coming to town. Looks like a lot of fun!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

It's important, and ALSO, anyone considering booking Kyle - it will be an amazing author visit! He was on a panel at the Tucson Book Festival with a couple other authors, and that group was THE funniest and most entertaining kidlit panel I attended. 10/10 would recommend.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

thequizmastersbackup.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/s... Also check out the adorable hedgehog eating cake .gif that goes with my story. Who DOESN'T want to go to a hedgehog tea party?! #springflingkidlit

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Let them eat (more) cake ••• [Hedgehog and friends]

Happy quizzing to you. Study the category hint and we’ll see you at 7:30pm! 9/25/14

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I just submitted my entry for the #springflingkidlit writing contest! Thanks to all the amazing kidlit folks who donated a prize for the contest. You all ROCK!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Thanks for this great opportunity!

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Darcie Naslund is offering a critique on a humor or non-fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Thanks for this great opportunity!

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Kalee Gwarjanski is offering a critique on any genre of picture book with any word count. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck!

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Thank you, this is a great opportunity!

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway? Nadia Ali is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book that is up to 600 words long. Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck! @nadiaawriter.bsky.social

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Humor writer here! Thanks for a great opportunity Jenny and Becky!

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway? Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor. Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck! @beckyscharn.bsky.social

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

And before there were stuffed animals, there were carved animals.

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Animals, swords, horses, dolls, balls, bugs, plants, mushrooms, monsters. I think Winnie the Pooh is a decent example. Just a boy in the woods with his stuffed animal friends, playing with sticks and running from bees.

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Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑 @emilylhauser.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Today is Thursday, March 27. Good morning ❤️ eat take your meds hydrate tell your people you love them let them love you back We are here. This is real. Let's build a home for each other and fight like hell.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 24/03/2025

Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, our analysis shows. As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.

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Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.

ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.

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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 24/03/2025

In honor of the spring equinox, my yearly tradition of posting the best springtime song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhuM...

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Tom Lehrer - Poisoning Pigeons In The Park

YouTube video by The Tom Lehrer Wisdom Channel

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Episode 9 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social, ✨IT’S NOT A MYTH—WE CAN FIND WAYS TO ENJOY QUERYING AND BEING ON SUBMISSION✨ is live with the amazing @rowanbrightonbrown.bsky.social We hope it empowers you in your journey! 🫶 #writingcommunity

What if instead of surviving querying and being on submission, we as a community were able to find ways to live/thrive amidst the dreams we are working so hard for?

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Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

He's a ten, but he wants to roll around in the clean clothes while I'm folding them. #fruitpunchthedog #dogsofbsky #dogs

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