Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 14hAbsolutely!! And if you look at the P page, the pomeranian is the illustrator's dog, Mr Pants. Both of them now very much missed- and both will make an appearance in the sequel! 000
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 14hFawning/negging is the best description. Exactly this, and I hate it. 040
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 14hSo looking forward to being part of this!!! (And just look at the cool authors I might get a chance to meet!!!) 010
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 14hAbsolutely love this incredible comic by Audra McNamee, telling the story of Pride Puppy's trip to the Supreme Court! Part of a fantastic series in @xtramagazine.com for Banned Book Week. xtramagazine.com/culture/prid... #bannedbookweekxtramagazine.comHow a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case | Xtra Magazine“Pride Puppy” was written to highlight the joy of Pride. It became a political flashpoint 193
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 16hSpaniels are the absolute best. Please post photos; I need more spaniels in my time line. Nearly 3 years since mine died and I still miss him so much. 110
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 17hThis is just so awful, on so many levels, and it keeps getting worse 💔 020
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026There's a new episode of Liberating Lit today, and I'm so, so thrilled to share this conversation with none other than MARLEY DIAS. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...liberatinglit.comEpisode Four: Marley Dias — Liberating LitOn this episode of Liberating Lit, Marley Dias talks about being a young literary advocate, growing in her work from 1,000 Black Girl books, and the power of sharing your message and passion with youn... 22513
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Oh wow, I somehow missed this one- thank you, adding to TBR list 010
Reposted by Robin StevensonPEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 05/10/2026NEW: PEN America today reported nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide during the 2025-2026 school year—the largest number in a single year. New state censorship laws accounted for much of the increase, coupled with the use of AI to remove books en masse: pen.org/press-releas...pen.orgNearly 12,000 School Book Bans Nationwide in 2025-2026—Biggest Number in a Single YearPEN America today reported nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide during the 2025-2026 school year—the largest number in a single year. New state censorship laws accounted for much of th... 107450
Reposted by Robin StevensonMeg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Please remember that for every VE Schwab and Stephen King, there are a lot of banned Black, queer, and POC writers you've never heard of, to whom it is maybe not a badge of honor but a denial of their voice. Being banned is not a marketing opportunity, unless one is already rich. 21515649
Reposted by Robin Stevensonhazel 🩵 @raspberryhazel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026our last comic page is (checks notes) still banned on webtoon! so what a perfect time to share this comic we made earlier this year about online censorship (webcomic edition). xtramagazine.com/culture/onli... 417573
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026THIS. So disheartening to see a banned book display featuring only classics or books banned in the 1980s. (Also, if your banned book display doesn't include kids' books or books by 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors, it is...well, let's just say out of date.) 1122
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026These comics are incredible. Moving, inspiring, infuriating, and so so important. Really grateful to have our story of Pride Puppy and @caiabb.bsky.social included among them! 182
Reposted by Robin StevensonMaia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I'm really proud of this series! Give it a read! 03614
Reposted by Robin StevensonHeather J. Witchy🧙 Wood @rollwithheather.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It's Banned Book Week south of the border. Canadian Freedom to Read Week is in February but the Province of Alberta is currently banning a number of books so we Canadians need to be vigilant all year round. #BookSky xtramagazine.com/power/albert...xtramagazine.comThe most banned books in Alberta school libraries | Xtra MagazineThese titles have been removed from libraries in five or more school divisions this year 1258
Reposted by Robin StevensonDebbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 04/10/2026This is a pinnable post for the Book Bans & Libraries feed, which searches across curated lists for terms like #BannedBooksWeek #BannedBooks & #Freadom Browse feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Before being asked to be added, PLEASE read rest of thread 🧵👇🏼 13118
Reposted by Robin StevensonMaggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager. 3453164
Reposted by Robin StevensonPEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 04/10/2026#BannedBooksWeek 2026 starts today! As part of the Banned Books Week Coalition, we invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved, Learn more about how you can take action, plus details of all our events, at: pen.org/banned-books-week 07460
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The vast majority of the thousands of books being banned every year–the dozens *every single day*–are simply forgotten about or not talked about at all. 96% or more never get a moment of attention for being banned because they've simply disappeared. 0167
Reposted by Robin StevensonUnite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Banned Books Week starts today! This year’s theme is: #LetBooksBe What do you think books should be? Share your answer in the comments: ✨ Let Books Be Free 🎉 Let Books Be Fun 🌎 Let Books Be Diverse 💡 Let Books Be Thought-Provoking ❤️ Let Books Be Themselves 982106829
Reposted by Robin StevensonKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Today, 8 years ago, my friend, Saudi Journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered. 238101983244
Reposted by Robin StevensonKasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Wow. LOISH got accused of using Ai to make her art. I started following her on early deviantart. I remember first seeing her paintings in college. This is ridiculous, no one is safe. Artists Ive followed for actual decades are getting harassed because their work has been stolen and regurgitated. 10340021198
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026October is LGBTQ+ history month 🏳️🌈. If you'd like to talk to me about booking a virtual school visit for grades 5-12, send me a message! More information on my website (link in bio). 051
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Always 😂 This mess of an unfinished manuscript? ALL MINE. 160
Reposted by Robin StevensonJay Willis @jaywillis.net · 01/10/2026The death penalty is a moral abomination. State-sanctioned barbarism pushed by incompetent morons and sanctioned by the Supreme Court. Absolute ghoul shit. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... 11646901166
Reposted by Robin StevensonRobin Marty @robinmarty.com · 28/12/2025Hello repro writers from the mid to late 20 teens - I just discovered Cosmopolitan at some point pulled almost every politics/repro story from the 5 years I wrote for them offline (except two, which they put under someone else's name and gave me "additional reporting" which it very much was not) 12838298
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There were so many untrue things that were said about Pride Puppy- and obviously this was far from the worst, given that a SCOTUS judge suggested it was about bondage (dog on a leash?)- but it got under my skin more than most, because JOURNALISM MATTERS. And it should be truthful, always. 040
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Right? I was also surprised to hear this take. 010
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026(To clarify, Sarah Isgur is the "ex-Trump DOJ flack who had her longtime personal friend Brett Kavanaugh officiate her wedding" and who now runs SCOTUS blog.) Thanks for all your reporting @jaywillis.net! 132
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As kids say, I have a connection! Sarah Isgur lied about Pride Puppy, claiming it had "graphic sex stuff," that C was for "clamps," and every character wore leather chaps. When the illustrator pointed out that this was all untrue, she replied that the facts about our book weren't "legally relevant." 295
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It is horrible, and it would be just as appalling if she were not pretty. 120
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Florida officials demand that public schools and character schools throughout the state begin banning books proactively or face punishment. There's no Miller Test here. The state claims they have no list, but they point to several lists for schools to begin with. bookriot.com/florida-educ...bookriot.com"Weed On Purpose, Not Only After a Fight": Florida Official Demands More School Book BansFlorida's Commissioner of Education is demanding all public and charter schools in the state proactively ban books–or face punishment. 22419
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Awww that is adorable! My kid did this activity when he was little, pretending to visit a few different countries, and it was so fun and creative. Teachers like this are the best ❤️ 0190
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is state-mandated book banning being perpetuated here. It is the Dan Patrick level "we're going to downgrade your school" banning from Texas, but in Florida. Thousands of books will be removed, and you'll probably never know about it. 22828
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Apparently it's bisexual visibility day and I almost missed it. I feel like we should get a notification or something. A calendar reminder, maybe. Anyway, hi, here I am 🏳️🌈 190
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026My score on "what is the universe made of" was truly atrocious 😂. Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for sharing! 000
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Anyway, it's a daily game, it's free, a new one comes out every day at 9:00 p.m. Pacific. Hope you enjoy it too! 000
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026My own score was...uh, not as good as it should have been! Breakdown #13 · 21/35 Where do Canadians live? 🟩🟨🟩🟥🟥🟨🟨 breakdown.todaybreakdown.todayBreakdownA daily game about how the whole splits up. Guess the split, reveal reality, share your score. 200
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I have at least one (and possibly two, fingers crossed!) exciting pieces of book news that I can't share until October. In the meantime, can I brag a little about the very cool game my son made? I think it's brilliant. Give it a try, and if you like it, please share! breakdown.todaybreakdown.todayBreakdownA daily game about how the whole splits up. Guess the split, reveal reality, share your score. 264
Reposted by Robin StevensonTelltale Hartman @rachelhartmanbooks.com · 22/09/2026"As part of a global effort to demand regulation for artificial intelligence developers, The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) has launched a Parliamentary Petition calling for radical transparency for AI training processes and the works they subsequently produce." www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...ourcommons.caPetition e-7774 - Petitions 1119
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Iowa Lawmakers Hate Reading Books Almost As Much As They Hate Queer Kids There's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...buttondown.comIowa Lawmakers Hate Reading Books Almost As Much As They Hate Queer KidsThere's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more. 1149
Reposted by Robin Stevensonkelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026“We Need To Tell The Story”: Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect On Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom to Read bookriot.com/book-censors...bookriot.com“We Need To Tell The Story”: Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect On Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom to ReadAdvocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six. 0158
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Thanks for this Kelly (and for all you do!)- I really enjoyed listening to it. Can't imagine having dealt with Mahmoud v Taylor without Tasslyn's support. 000
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Oh I love this! And suddenly remembered many hours spent playing Stack the Countries when my kid was about that age! 020