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Just a pediatrician who loves to read! 🚫Fighting book bans 💪Freedom to read 📚#kidlit 🍪baked goods ❤️my three boys 👶pediatrics ✍️writing www.readiatrician.com Illustrated version on instagram

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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
A paired haiku for today
On rainbow gradient background:

Joy is rebellion/ 
I clasp our hands without shame/
Signs up, fists raised high

Love is rebellion/
We clasp our hands without fear/
Lips pressed, heads raised high
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
If you did something on my birthday list today, tell me about it!! I’ll send you a pretend piece of cake 🙂
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Tomorrow is my birthday! Would you like to help me celebrate? Here is my wish list. Repost and share it to help me start the year off right!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Carla Hayden is an inspiration. As the Librarian of Congress, she devoted herself to making it truly the people’s library- a representative and safe space for all Americans. Her choices for literature ambassadors, her programs, her social media and public interactions were all library joy.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
It’s national library week!! Follow me all week for reasons to love your library!! I hope you’ll join me in sharing too. Post with the tags #forourlibraries and #nationallibraryweek @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is a good place to start for resources on how to support your library today!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Only haiku time from @lizgardensalad.bsky.social will bring me out of a posting hiatus. Thank you for still doing this (on every platform), Liz. You are aloe.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Happy #MatchDay to those opening envelopes today. But to them, and anyone who didn’t match this year- an email does not define you. A location doesn’t define you. You can still be the doctor to want to be, where you want to be. You were strong enough to get this far and that doesn’t change ❤️
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#kidlit friends, teachers and librarians- does anyone have experience with book vending machines? I need advice!
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders. Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
ALA response to White House assault on IMLS
To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities. 
As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries
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Rebekah is Pro-Choice @rebekahwriter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today? Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Sometimes self care is polishing your nails or curling up with a good book. Sometimes self care is a mammogram. Today, I’m doing all three. If you are due for your routine health screening, schedule it today!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
BIG NEWS!!! I got a grant for MG & YA books to stock in my office!! My site is a Reach Out and Read office, so books for kids under 5 are covered, but I hate that we motivate kids to read and then stop building on that momentum as they become independent readers.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
If you have a huge TBR pile from library book displays and online posts celebrating Black history month and feel like February is too short to read them all, I have great news!! You can read books by Black authors and illustrators ALL YEAR LONG!!!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
My brother has new music out and if you need a lift from, you know…all this and everything, you should give him a listen! The Paris Buns, Songs for the End Times, now on all streaming platforms ❤️
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I love living here.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Grocery store before thanksgiving is very fun. Grocery store the day before the Super Bowl with an huge snow storm predicted to hit? Very not fun
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Please read this thread and boost/donate if you can. Let’s fund some classrooms!!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This is my stethoscope. I had a mom say, “I’m glad you still wear that. Even now. I thought you might have taken it off because, you know.” She trailed off and we both looked at each other sadly. “No,” I said, “still wearing it.” She smiled & whispered, “thank you.” So. This is my stethoscope. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🩺
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Tonight I made soup which contained, among other things, small diced carrots. My 12 year old said his favorite part of the meal was the squarots which is now the only term for diced carrots, forever
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
My kids has a snow day today so they decided to weed their bookshelves and pass books down from one room to the other. I’ve been getting gleeful messages all day at work as they discover old favorites and pull books out to donate 🙂
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Erin!!!!! I cheered out loud and some people in my office gave me concerned looks. Congratulations!!! #ALAYMA @erinentrada.bsky.social
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Happy ALAYMA day!!
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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Today’s the day to #ReadFreely at your local #indie #bookstore. From @authorsabb.bsky.social
#readfreely poster
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Reposting from my instagram
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
@scottvernaglia.bsky.social found two bags of my favorite tea! It was discontinued and I was so excited to get them in the mail 🙂
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Do you need a friend who eats crunchy snacks at night and sends you poems she finds on the internet that she thinks you might like?
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
That’s a wrap on Hanukkah and 2024. We read our cards from the year by candlelight. The new year envelope is my favorite family tradition Wishing you all the strength and kindness you need in the year to come
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Follow, like, repost if you love libraries! Let's show that Americans love libraries, reading, and books! #library #libraries #read #reading #books #author #lit #literature
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
It’s a privilege and a pleasure to round on Christmas. Doubly sweet when it’s the first night of Hanukkah. Merry/Happy to everyone!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The school theme today is glitter and bling, but we didn’t have any. Nothing a little gold washi tape and sparkly pipe cleaners can’t fix! We even made a firework pocket square!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Why, is it holiday attire and potluck day? Yes. Yes it is. Shout out to my one patient who said “those are weird antlers” 😂
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Today!!! @authorlisafipps.bsky.social it’s today!! After three years of course development, 180 medical students are learning about weight bias in medicine through this book. I am so excited and so proud to bring #kidlit to medical school!
A well earmarked copy of Starfish by Lisa Fipps
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Such a smart thread. I’m going to work on changing my language immediately
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Our 6th grader’s art project was to make a chia pet. I think he understood the assignment 🙂🐦❤️ Now, if only this thing would stop asking to drive the bus!
This and the two photos that follow show different angles of a ceramic pigeon eating a hot dogThe cover of the book “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog” by Mo Willems
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Two years ago, I started a book club, PediaLit, for pediatricians who want to use books to connect with their patients. We are only reading #KidLit 🙂 I’ll post our monthly selections here (I used to post these over…there) and on Instagram (same handle) if you want to read along!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
@scottvernaglia.bsky.social is so great. Of course Strega Nona is the best choice for a read aloud supporting hunger causes!!
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RobynCohenMD @robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I am so touched by the personal incentives that #KidVengers are bringing to this competition. Personalized cartoons, original paintings, a hand knit baby hat, reading lists, and an entire iMovie of cartwheels - we may be the lowest paid specialty but we certainly bring the ❤️ to #HCWvsHunger. #proud
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RobynCohenMD @robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
One of the BEST parts of #HCWvsHunger right here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 02/12/2024
I seriously cannot recommend this more highly. This prize is worth way more than $100 AND you get to feed people. Best thing you’ll do all week. #HCWvsHunger
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
We have one already!! @shematologist.bsky.social, I adore making lists for your kids!!
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
🥳Who wants to win a prize?🥳 Starting NOW!! 🍎donate $100 to any food bank/hunger organization 🍎log your donation at HCWvsHunger.org under team KIDVENGERS! 🍎tag me & #HCWvsHunger with your donation 🍎1st ten people- I’ll create a book list for a kid in your life. Holidays made easy!
hcwvshunger.org
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
🥳Who wants to win a prize tomorrow?🥳 Starting at 10:00 EST: 🍎donate $100 to any food bank/hunger organization 🍎log your donation at HCWvsHunger.org under team KIDVENGERS! 🍎tag me & #HCWvsHunger with your donation 🍎1st ten people- I’ll create a book list for a kid in your life. Holidays made easy!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
ATTENTION #KidVengers Win an original @drmaypole doodle made just for you. Here's how (before 8pm EST): 🍎 Donate at least $100 ($50 for students/trainees) 🍎 Log at hcwvshunger.org 🍎 Choose #KidVengers 🍎 Put doodle in note & screenshot (see second photo) 🍎 DM me screenshot to be entered in raffle
Colorful doodle of kids pushing an apple and words "win your own maypole custom doodle"Logging receipt that shows $150 donated and "doodle" in the note
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Capping off Wegmans Wednesday with a little nail art 🙂🦃💅. My 11 year old asked if I could do a turkey on each thumb and selected my other nail colors as feathers. We love it! Now, just to name them…any suggestions?
Three photos of polished nails, the thumb with a white background and a brown turkey with red, yellow, and orange feather. Each of the other four nails painted one of those colors
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Hey, @shematologist.bsky.social and @scottvernaglia.bsky.social! You know what embodies the spirit of Wegmans Wednesday?? Gearing up for #HCWvsHunger 🙂 #KidVengers
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I am bringing this thread over from the old place because it means so much to me. From the bottom of my heart, happy Wegmans Wednesday to all of you
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I love going to the grocery store the day before Thanksgiving. Many people get a thrill from Black Friday, but for me, "Wegmans Wednesday" is where it's at. My family thinks this is bananas, and I would like to explain. (1/6)
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Today was not great. I called my husband to say I would be late for dinner, and he asked me if I wanted to take my time, go to the library and browse a little first, and come home when the kids were ready for bed. I suggest marrying someone like this ❤️
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Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
There's a meme going round that begins: "Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you..." My challenge to you now, is to imagine how different your life might be if you'd never read them, and share _that_. These are the futures we're robbing from kids every time a book is banned.
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Readiatrician @readiatrician.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
My favorite tea has been discontinued. In winter, no less! I think everyone got this memo before me because it’s gone everywhere 😢
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