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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Have you heard of the Switch Witch? She's like the tooth fairy, but for Halloween candy. There are a variety of reasons a family might want to have some trick-or-treating fun but can't do the candy piece. Here are some of my favorite Switch Witch ideas! www.sarahgbeck.com/scribble-scr...

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Do you do Switch Witch? — Sarah Beck Picture Books

Halloween approaches, and as a parent of a child with orthodontia and a dislike of chocolate, we’ve had to do some tricky navigating with the candy of it all. Enter the Switch Witch. If you are not ...

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🌀Spells for Back to School season, book recommendations, writerly updates🌀 Plus- when IS the real new year? Sarah9ofwands.substack.com #witchsky

An illustration of a spiral with 8 potential new years dates on it: January 1, signs of spring, Aries season, your birthday, the first day of school, San, literally any day you choose!, Winter solstice. Inside the spiral is written the phrase: whenever you want because time is a spiral just pick a time of year that feels good to you. Or not. You don’t have to celebrate this, the illustration is titled when is the real start to the new year?

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

On vacation time and diving into this most relaxing of summer library book treasures

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

That feeling when you go on a walk with a friend but you both keep stopping to take pictures of mushrooms because you’re on the same page and that’s true friendship right there.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

One more day of free shipping from Bookshop dot org! (If you have a blessingway or baby shower coming up, you should grab a copy of Magic Child for a gift.) bookshop.org/p/books/magi... #witchsky

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Magic Child: A Bedtime Ritual

A Bedtime Ritual

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Beautiful day to receive author copies 🖤

A stack of board books called Magic Child by Sarah Beck & Nicole Revy. They are white books with maroon font and they are sitting in front of a window.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Picked up a gift for my inner child. It’s so beautiful y’all.

The graphic novel version of Alanna by Tamora Pierce. Features a red headed girl on a golden horse.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Decorate your baby. Follow me for more parenting advice.

A baby with brown hair wearing a blue sweater. There are white flowers in the baby’s hair.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I recently finished reading Stolen Focus by Johann Hari and it inspired me to ditch my google-powered apps. Anyone have experience with Proton Mail? Or other nonGoogle platforms? (Please share!)

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Sign outside the dressing room of my fav thrift store. This needs to be normalized everywhere.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Running (on spite and) my newly pink dining room walls.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen. Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it. Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

This spider is such a vibe. My app could not identify it. Anyone know her name?

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 11/03/2025

Hold the damn line on this, authors. I have dozens of books I can't turn into audio right now because I can't afford to pay a narrator, but I WILL NOT use AI to circumvent them. We all stand together or we all get cooked.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

It's the post I have been waiting years to make... I am excited to be represented by @socalledyalife.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social www.sarahgbeck.com/scribble-scr...

Sarah signing a contract with her literary agent. She is sitting at a desk wearing a yellow shirt. There is a caption on the picture that reads, "Big writing announcement."

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I canceled my Amazon Prime and I feel so free.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

It's my first year on the #12x12PB winner's wall! 12 x 12 is such a source of motivation and inspiration!

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

My first Flashes post is this super fun trend. It’s like the Bluesky version of how I beeline for someone’s bookshelf the first time I visit their house. #mylore #booksky

A collage of all the media I loved in my childhood with the label “My Lore.” there is a picture of the 1996 US women’s gymnastics team the movie clueless the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer the cover of Alanna by Tamora Pierce, the cover of Anne of Green Gables The movie poster for Empire strikes back and illustration from the ghastly crumb tinies, and the movie poster from newsies.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Love each and every one of these ideas! Adding one more- post something you don’t need anymore on your local Buy Nothing Group 💛

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Along with incredible momentum, I’ve seen naysayers pointing out that this boycott is imperfect or won’t have “enough” of an impact. The hole-poking is unhelpful. Being part of a movement means knowing how to follow. There is always room for improvement, but seeking perfection will bog us down.

Economic Boycott poster with red rabbit on blue background. Text reads, "don't buy stuff Friday Feb. 28. We have power. No Amazon, Target, fast food, gas. Ok small business. Use cash."
Surrounding the poster in white text on a red background reads, "Why we are all getting on board with this boycott. 'If you really care about starting a movement, have the courage to follow and show others how to follow.'"

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Martha Rich Art Projects @martharichart.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says “don’t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Frank is an incredible activist who taught AABB how to do much of the work we are currently doing. If you know anyone in Texas it's time to elbow them in the ribs til they make a call to their state reps.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 18/02/2025

If you enjoy a writer, artist, or any creative, please tell them you liked their work while they are still here. It will inspire them to keep creating & following their passion while they can.

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Kristin | Inclusive and Diverse KidLit @readwithredandmags.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Did you know that February is Body Acceptance Month? One of the ways I try to encourage my kids to be in healthy relationship with their bodies is through books. All of these books are loved and read often in our home - we hope you love them too!

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Parents who want their children to have the freedom to read— we need to be as organized and loud as the (smaller in number) parents who want to ban anything they disagree with. Tell your child’s teachers and librarians that you have their back (as a Valentine’s Day treat).

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Throwback to 2023 with tarot valentines (I am a fool for you 🃏🖤)

Four tarot themed valentines. The fool says “I’m a fool for you” and has a bling haired toddler abs white dog on a dock. The hanged one- “let’s hang out”has a blond child hanging upside down from a tree with a peace sign on her shirt. the star- “you’re my star” has a blue-haired dancer doing an arabesque on water and pouring two pitchers of water. and the moon “love you to the moon and back” has a boy with long brown hair and a dog facing mountains, a path, and the moon. images are from My First Tarot.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Trying substack. We will see how it goes. open.substack.com/pub/sarah779...

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Mary R Morrow @marymorrow.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Read it slowly and understand it. 😳🥺 Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Smart and spooky with such a fresh voice. Is Bog Myrtle my new favorite #kidlit? It’s a modern folktale that feels both timeless and prescient to the current moment and if I didn’t already love it- I would after reading the artwork note (beet juice & dirt? 🖤) 📚💙

The cover of the children’s book Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp against a background of a black cloth with moons on it. The cover of the book has a girl in a red dress looking at a green giant with white hair who is peeking out from behind a series of hills

A page from Bog Myrtle, children’s graphic novel in which a girl in a red dress is sweeping and dusting and inventing a song about interspecies domestic cooperation

Another page from the graphic novel for children, Bog Myrtle, in which a girl in a red dress is walking through Waving at bugs, butterflies, and a spider woman

The copyright page of Bog Myrtle. In particular the note about the artwork says it was rendered in pencil, watercolor, ink, beet juice, and dirt

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I first heard about the concept of a "first follower" watching this TED talk at a leadership seminar. I still think about it all the time, and especially over the last few weeks. Where are we called to lead? And when should we lead by following? www.ted.com/talks/derek_...

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How to start a movement

With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.)

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Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Keep an eye on your local school board elections AND school PTA elections. Most PTAs will be posting their board slates in the next two months. Board members don't have to campaign and are selected by a committee. If the DOE really goes, it's going to be the locals holding schools together.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 31/01/2025

Today was a day of mass censorship. Sending love & solidarity to all the amazing career scientists in government. For the rest of us: Now is not the time to self-censor or comply in advance. More than ever we need to stand by the principles of our profession and always keep speaking truth to power.

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PRINT RUN @printrunpodcast.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Okay. Time to get to work. Print Run will now be doing a Query Critique Drive. 100% of the money received will be going to an org or fund that directly helps trans kids. Here are the rules:

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The newsletter I put out with friends and fellow authors Ariel Kusby & Kathleen Converse is going out this weekend. It will be full of family-friendly spells for hope to sustain you through the dark days (of winter? of this moment?). Sign up here so you don't miss it. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Seasons of the Witchling

Newsletter Sign Up

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Craft update: Finally framed this cool painting I bought from Marotzke Art. I couldn’t find a frame I liked for it so I DIY’ed one.

Watercolor painting of a blond woman in 1950s dress opening up her chest to find vibes and roses growing there. She is surrounded by butterflies. The frame of the painting is covered in pink, white, and red beads of different shapes and shades of

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Hi, I’m Sarah, an author living in New England. I post about books, parenting, art, and witchy stuff. I like: ▪️Personality tests (INFP, Type 4, Rebel Tendency) ▪️Fiber arts ▪️Phone calls I dislike: ▪️Being dehydrated I’m excited to connect with other witchy, arty, bookish, spoonies here.

A picture of me (30-something) at an author reading. I am a white lady with brown hair wearing a brown sweater with a pink heart on it, jeans, and cowboy boots. I am sitting on a yellow couch holding a copy of my book, Magic Child.

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Congratulations @joelleretener.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 on this incredible accomplishment

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I am seeing so many discussions about the commodification of our attention and its impact on our political and social climate. It’s something I am working to become for mindful of. Here are 5 small things I am doing to take back control of my attention: 🧵

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Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Scenes from our local indie bookstore’s 1st annual stuffie sleepover party 😂 Booksellers are the most incredible people for hosting creative events like this. 📚💙 #kidlit #booksky

Author on a couch reading aloud to children.

Stuffed animals reading Magic Child: A Bedtime Ritual (a board book). It is nighttime.

Stuffed animals wrapping a book in brown paper.

Stuffed animals eating cookies in front of a sign that says, “you can cry here”

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