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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Trying very hard to take Big Bird’s words to heart (drawn by me).

Digital art depicting the top half of Big Bird’s yellow feathered head with the quotation “Everyone makes mistakes, why can’t you?” in different fonts.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

August is #TransgenderHistoryMonth! It’s a time to honor the history and contributions of transgender historymakers, pioneers, and trailblazers, and affirms the presence of trans folks everywhere. For an intersectional look at trans history, we encourage you to pick up any one of these 17 titles!

Pink, blue, and white graphic titled “17 Nonfiction Books About Trans History”. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of trans-spec folks wearing various shades of pink, blue, and purple and holding hands with each other as they dance in a circle.

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It’s launch day for Lots and Lots of Ocelots: A Skip Counting Book, illustrated by Angel Chang, with Workman Kids! Filled with rhyming text and animal facts, this book introduces counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s. vickyfang.com/books/lots-and-lots-of-ocelots/

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

WERE YOU ALL AWARE THAT PEOPLE AT A WILDLIFE FARM WOKE UP ONE DAY AND SURPRISE! THERE WAS A BABY CAPYBARA. Best episode of “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” EVER. www.msn.com/en-us/pets-a...

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REwadent Evil @ewacat.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

JESUS CHRIST WHAT ARE WE DOING THERE'S A TINY SHINY BIRD IN PANTALOONS

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 10/08/2026

Important: Trump’s executive order is NOT legislation. Though the executive order promotes more misinformation about vaccines, nothing has changed about the availability of childhood vaccines. For evidence-based guidance, please follow and share American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

2 scholars who should always be cited when their work is mentioned: Dr Rudine Sims Bishop (Mirrors, Windows & Sliding Glass Doors) and Fobazi Ettarh (“vocational awe” in libraries).

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Anna M @helgagrace.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Today in unintentionally funny OverDrive circulations #LibraryLife

A screenshot of a numbered list of titles. Title number 68 is "It Could Have Been Her: A Novel (unabridged)." Title number 69 is "It's Not Her."

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Huge, massive, enormous congratulations to my buddy @zombicatures.bsky.social on his Crystal Kite award for THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG!!!

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As I learn more about my neurodiversity I have realized why I get super angry at people talking, most eating or chip bag rustling, etc. when I’m trying to concentrate or listen to someone else. Because my brain can’t handle it. I always have wondered why other people DON’T get angry. Not I know.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Second bad brain day this week. I’m angry and annoyed and sad. Bets on how many times I’ll cry at work today?

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🏳️‍🌈 🍉 Chuck Hamilton (he/him/his) 🏴‍☠️ @natty4bumpo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

No country that arrested librarians and booksellers was on the right side of history. But that's what's happening in Arkansas. And this is where your whole country is headed with H.R 7661 and S 4925. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/arkansasact372

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Arresting Librarians AND Booksellers in the United States

History has shown that arresting librarians and booksellers has never led to greater freedom or liberty.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

What if we wrote picture book blurbs like clickbait headlines? A HUNGRY CATERPILLAR EATS FRUIT FOR SEVERAL DAYS BUT IS STILL HUNGRY. WHAT HE EATS NEXT WILL SHOCK YOU!

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I am ADHD & a synesthete, so my brain works differently. I struggle w/ time in the sense that my brain breaks up days, years, & even my life into chunks - like any time after 5 is nighttime & it's hard to start anything that I want to finish that day. The weekend is basically over by 4pm on Sunday.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I adore this. Little kids (well, all kids) need to move! All of my storytimes have a dance break in the middle. I'm not kidding. Sometimes it has to do with the literacy skill we're working on, sometimes not. But it all helps with learning!

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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Also, people who think my job is “so much fun” and easy and nice and calm and quiet all day.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Probably not obscure, but people who STILL think libraries should be silent.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Here are 10 recently released or soon-to-be released YA books from Indigenous authors! You can discover more on the Indigenous Reads Rising website, where we provide online resources for teachers, librarians, and readers to learn more about Indigenous books 📖🧡 📚 indigenousreadsrisin...

Graphic with a photo of thick white clouds against a bright blue sky as the background. At the center is a light blue box with rounded corners containing the title “2026 Indigenous Young Adult Releases”. Underneath the title text is an illustration of an open book, and inside the open pages is a blue buffalo running through a field of open grass. There is a gold ribbon wrapping around the buffalo that says, “Support Native Creators”. At the bottom of the graphic are the logos for We Need Diverse Books and Indigenous Reads Rising.

Graphic with a photo of thick white clouds against a bright blue sky as the background. This slide is titled “What is Indigenous Reads Rising?” followed by this description: “IndigenousReadsRising.com is an online resource where teachers, librarians, and readers can learn about books written by Indigenous authors. Indigenous Reads Rising includes a variety of best practices articles and resources for where to find more books by Native authors and illustrators, as well as extensive book lists organized by age category and topic. We also provide resources for Native writers and illustrators interested in honing their craft and applying for grants and mentorships!” Beneath the body text is a mock-up image of the homepage of Indigenous Reads Rising displayed on a laptop and a smartphone.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Happy last day of summer reading to all who celebrate. You made it! #librarylife #summerreading

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Oh so sad. His music was achingly beautiful.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've been making silly art. May make these into silly stickers.

Drawing of a goose inside a purple oval. The goose is wearing hot pink bobbles on its head. Words around the goose read "silly goose on the loose."

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

IT'S NOT HARD. Illustrators deserve SO MUCH credit!

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Last weekend was my 10 year anniversary with my current library. That means I’ve been working in public libraries, as a librarian, for 27 YEARS. Yes, I have seen some changes. I remember teaching kids about Google when it was new. We’re going through the same confusion and misunderstanding with AI.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

UK friends, spread the word? Please? Don’t let what’s happening here happen there. @stuartcb.bsky.social

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

All of this. Plus what it’s doing to our brains. I choose not to use AI (in my writing, obviously, but also in my work as a librarian - other than to understand what it is and how it works in order to help patrons make their own choices about it).

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Special thanks to @devpetty.bsky.social for this fabulous tip on writing dialogue (AND making kids feel super smart)! #writingforkids #author #kidlit #picturebook #dialogue

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The fact that some people find it okay to say they hate children infuriates me. Especially when they hate on them for acting like... children.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Three boys are engaging in some amazing imaginative play in the library play area behind me. Currently two of them have put something on their heads and are singing “I have a beautiful hat” over and over. 🩷 #librarylife #libraries

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Senadora Julie Gonzales @senadorajulie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Make no mistake — the GEO Group’s pattern of violence and disregard for human life is systemic. The answer is clear: end for-profit immigration detention, abolish ICE, and replace it with a system that ensures dignity and respect for ALL our neighbors. ❤️✊🏽

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The BS is coming your way, UK. And by BS I mean B is for bull and S is for shit.

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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Parting thought tonight: In his enumeration of election vulnerabilities, the president made no mention of his own attempt to overturn the vote in 2020.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 17/07/2026

If you're NOT registered to vote but you're eligible, register RIGHT NOW, and share the link below with everyone you know. To hell with these liars. We are going to win. www.vote.org/register-to-...

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What if your hairstylist is having a baby and you want to get them a book for their new arrival? Or your friend who loves to bake... or watch Formula 1... or is a museum curator... or... makes balloon animals? Then I've got a list for you! Librarian/early lit expert approved. tinyurl.com/42bhvka4

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When your.... is having a baby!

My lovely hair stylist is having a baby! Yay! Naturally, because I'm me, I had to get her some board books for her sweet pea. Many people like to give books at baby showers. It's a wonderful way to st...

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

For those counting that's now FOUR national book banning bills that are moving their way through. This one seems to be a senate companion to 7661 (much of the same language). Call the senate re: 2616 and 4925, call the house re: 8705, 7661 And as always, fuck censorship 📚

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Morgan @larubia22.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

28 years of cyclosporiasis testing Screwworms eradicated in the US in 1966. Measles eradicated in the US in 2000. All are back because of this science denying administration.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just as I finish reading @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social’s “Everything is Tuberculosis” I see this. Just further proves the point that TB continues because of politics and greed. “State health department gives ICE facility Friday deadline to gain access for TB investigation.” tinyurl.com/pannbn4b

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Quick Sunday afternoon ask: if you’re able to boost my GoFundMe outward, I’d really appreciate it. The last 16 months have been a lot, with the full write-up + updates in the GFM. I’m working on building a bridge right now, and shares absolutely help keep this moving.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

“Exorcist/gov candidate” is probably not a descriptor that has before been used to describe someone. Welcome to Colorado, where our R candidates are straight from an episode of South Park.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 04/02/2026

This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10

a brown wire-haired pup stands on a wooden deck in a grassy yard. he looks at us with golden eyes and his right ear flipped inside out. he has a pipe-shaped stick in his mouth, giving him the appearance of a sophisticated and dapper gentleman. just give him a deerstalker cap and a cloak, and he'd give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Dua Lipa is opening a library of banned books. In Portugal. I have feelings about this. But apparently they’re not shared, because I was chatting with a coworker about it and she got really quiet and it was awkward and now I’m going to overthink every interaction with her ever.

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We can finally let the cat out of the bag! THE NEW CAT has its first review and it's sparkling! Thank you, Kirkus! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Graphic designed with a blue background, multiple stars and black cats, a poloroid of a child and a cat, and the cover of THE NEW CAT. Excerpted text from a review reads: “Life lessons learned from an older (and furrier) sibling...Lucianovic and Park dive deep into the sweetest aspects of sibling and pet affection. Lucianovic’s understated prose strikes the right note, tender but never sentimental or cloying. It’s Park’s art, however, that makes this a true standout...A twist on both new baby and mortality of pet tales, all the stronger for the merger.” —Kirkus, in a starred review

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A reminder to followers: longer reviews on my Instagram account - it is ONLY books over there! picturebookpile_angela

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