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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I’m curious what everyone’s favourite Indigenous SFF book is? 👀 I think mine for sure is the Between Earth and Sky trilogy by Rebecca Roanhorse #booksky

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Sorry I’ve been absent. Been crashing out as one does.

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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Having a job that involves having to speak to aggressive clients

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The Back Catalogue @thecatalogueback.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Lunar Boy is such a beautiful exploration of belonging, queer identity, and Indonesian culture wrapped in a coming of age story about diaspora struggles. #BookSky #TransRightsReadathon

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Amivi⁷ 🇹🇬 🧡🤍💖 @amivireads.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Let’s talk about sapphic romance and why yall hate them. I forgot to mention this in the video but yall also center men way too much in your lives so that’s another reason why you hate wlw books #sapphicbooks

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🖤 wren ✨ @gothpride.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

palestinian accounts on bsky are being repeatedly deleted over & over forcing them to rebuild their platforms & now the funds that they've worked so hard to raise in order to try to find a better future, just survive even, are being stolen from them. it's not okay

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Disco Barrington 🏳️‍⚧️ Author @discobooks.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It’s Neurodiversiry Celebration Week! Here are my top 4 books with neurodivergent MCs, and they all happen to have BIPOC MCs too. #booksky #diversebooksky

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Im really disappointed that everyone really dropped the ball on Oathbound. I recognize this MAY be a publisher issue, but it’s sorta weird to me Fairyloot hasn’t said a peep about whatever special edition they’re doing for it. If it’s bc of a publisher then they REALLY did a disservice to it.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Oof. The comments under this video are Not It. Saying with your whole chest that a language sounds ‘goofy’ and you ‘won’t even try’ is wild. Pinyin isn’t some made up fantasy language to write in - it’s a romanization commonly used. Refusing to even TRY is just racist shit.

Screencap of a video with the words ‘When I found out Nezha is pronounced ‘Nah-jab’ in whole text over a brown bookcase.

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Some people think getting your books banned is a badge of honor, but it’s not. As I told Ms. Mag: “It’s not a badge of honor to have my creative work denigrated as obscene, especially when that work is about queer people and people of color. It’s offensive to have my work mischaracterized this way.”

“It’s not a badge of honor to have my creative work denigrated as obscene, especially when that work is about queer people and people of color. It’s offensive to have my work mischaracterized this way.” — Malinda Lo

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Sygnin @sygnin.com · 10/03/2025

Ok, here’s the 🇨🇦 artists with commissions #starterpack! There’s still room to join - reply or DM. It’s for 🇨🇦 artists only, no AI/ NFT

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Been back in a reading slump ugh. It’s been a YEAR can I PLEASE read something???

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

“Oh you work in policy that must be so boring” Idk man working with grassroots organizations and developing relationships grounded in kinship and reciprocity has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life and has shaped my career goals.

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Trans Rights Readathon @trreadathon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Looking for some book recs for your #TRR25 #tbr? We’ve put together some suggestions for one of our five core prompts, trans women and transfemme rep! You can see what other people have suggest on our #transrightsreadathon StoryGraph challenge. We’d love to know your suggestions, too.

Rep to Read: Trans Women and Femmes. What We Mean: A work by an author and/or featuring a main character who identifies as a trans woman or on the feminine side of the trans experience, which can include people who view their gender along the expansive nonbinary spectrum.

Book recs 1/3: She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya. Femme in Public by Alok Vaid-Menon. The Default World by Naomi Kanakia. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars by Kai Cheng Thom. Embodied Exegesis, anthology.

Book recs 2/3: Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao. Dulhaniyaa by Talia Bhatt. Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor. Paper Doll by Dylan Mulvaney. Why Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This Soul by Ryka Aoki. The Price on Her Head by Suzanne Clay.

Book recs 3/3: Didn’t Nobody Give a 💩 What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham. Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo Duvall. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo. US by Sarah Soler. Fairest by Meredith Talusan. Safe and Sound by Mercury Stardust.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Anyone local who may want to check out a fantastic fantasy author and their equally fantastic duology. 💜 They are sincerely one of my favourite authors and have always been kind and sweet in our interactions. If you haven’t read Deagonfall yet, you’re in for a real treat!!

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Oh god. I haven’t had a migraine this bad in years. I felt like a gunshot hit my head and I immediately lost my stomach and had to crawl to bed to try and rest. It’s dulled to being tolerable but ugh.

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Trans Rights Readathon @trreadathon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The 2025 Trans Rights Readathon starts on March 21st and runs through the 31st. The goal of this event is to Uplift, Amplify, and Support trans authors, trans stories, and trans communities. 🏳️‍⚧️💙💗🤍

Text: Mark your calendars. This year the Trans Rights Readathon will be Friday, March 21st through Monday, March 31st! This year is longer than the last two years.

Text: What is the Trans Rights Readathon? The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual decentralized call to action for readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st.

Text: The TRR isn't just reading, it's action! The Trans Rights Readathon encourages readers to seek out works by and/or about trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender non-conforming authors and characters along with taking action on the mutual, local, and national level. We have three core goals: Uplift. Amplify. Support.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 18/02/2025

In today's episode of doomerism isn't a strategy, here's a list of things you can do today to make the world around you suck a little bit less: Pick ONE thing and do it. bsky.app/profile/itsa...

What are some actions you can take TODAY?

Become a “Friend of the Library”
Call your state representatives
Boycott businesses rolling back DEI
Read & fund independent journalists and magazines
Join a Mutual Aid network
Donate to environmental justice organizations
Support minority authors and artists
Pass out Know Your Rights cards to the undocumented
Organize a local or school-based protest
Follow, elevate, and fund minority voices online
Donate to reproductive justice organizations
Volunteer at homeless or DV shelters
Send money to your local food banks
Join the local school board
Attend town hall meetings and voice your opinion
Start book clubs centered on Black history
Fundraise for supplies K-12 teachers may need
Donate to legal funds that protect LGBTQ+ people
Start a scholarship for underserved students
Host community action conversations
Work on research about the marginalized
Integrate DEI into every part of your business
Migrate from Twitter to Bluesky (it’s so good)
Support businesses that stand by humanity
Stand up to people bullying the vulnerable
Donate to Public Citizen and federal worker unions
Find joy in the in between and don’t lose hope

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN ☀️🧡

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Fromthemixedupdesk @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I am really trying to hit 1k subscribers and 4k watch hours quickly. And considering I thought while filming this that it was a super long video and it only ended up being 10 minutes, I think I’m likely to hit the subscriber number first so check me out if you like disorder youtu.be/P0Rt0fCiksE?...

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

These fuckers (affectionate, lovingly) didn’t let me sleep.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I got a new cat for my other cat. Her name is Daisy.

Two tabby cats. One is on a window ledge reaching down towards the other.

A long haired brown tabby cat with a small face and big eyes laying on a desk.

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✰ ebony ✰ @residentialreader.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I don’t know if you guys heard but I LAUNCHED A BINDERY PAGE❣️☺️ Last Day Of Black History Month If You Want To Support A Black Creator Follow My Bindery Page ✨🍃R&R Reads randrreads.binderybooks.com

randrreads.binderybooks.com

Bindery Books

Reading. Review. Reacting. Ranting.

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Fromthemixedupdesk @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Want to read more Indigenous Books? Join my book club Good Day To Read Indigenous on Discord : discord.com/invite/S6vwH...

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Officially on a month of stress leave. It’s hard for me to not view this as a failure on my part, but I also know it’s necessary for my health right now.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Not to be dramatic but if I don’t get a set I’ll die

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I know I’m burnt out and depressed and not reading so maybe it’s time I go back to a comfort series… meaning yes it’s time for my tenth reread of the Drowning Empire trilogy.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I’m glad, even if briefly, I got to share Prentiss with everyone. She really was my heart and soul. I know I’ll be okay. I know she was hurting and it was the right choice to say goodbye. I’ve got Jem here now and he’s a very social cat. When we’re ready, we’ll find a friend.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thank you everyone. Unfortunately I had to say goodbye to my soul cat. My best friend. The hole on my heart is so big.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thank you everyone. Unfortunately I had to say goodbye to my soul cat. My best friend. The hole on my heart is so big.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I hate asking this, but my cat is in need of emergency care. I suspect heart or lungs. Money is tight between student loans and rent. If my booktok content has ever entertained you and you’d like to support me in getting her care, I’d appreciate it. She’s my everything. ko-fi.com/C0C0ADHL

A tortoiseshell cat with white paws and a white belly lays on bed with salmon sheets and a red and white striped crochet blanket.

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Happy book birthday to all these amazing Latinx books releasing today 🎉 IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DGN1rTo... TT: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YXnvpo/ Buy them: Bookshop: bookshop.org/shop/tomesan... LibroFM: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw... Kindle: www.amazon.com/shop/tomes.a...

4 rows of Carmen’s rainbow Latinx bookshelves full of books with blue white grey brown and black spines lined up and organized with some books fallen over

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 17/02/2025

Over 2,000 webpages containing LGBTQ+ information have been removed from federal government websites.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Having a chronic illness that impacts your uterus is just people constantly telling you that it’s normal and then saying that sometimes their cramps and headaches suck. I’m certainly sympathetic but have you been hospitalized for bleeding? Fatigue makes you sleep 20 hours? Maxed out a morphine drip?

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I feel the Amazon discussion has to come in talking about where you feel the harm reduction is most critical. It’s not ‘pros and cons’, it’s realities and their outcomes and consequences. Suggesting you make informed choices with all the relevant information isn’t advocating FOR Amazon.

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SassyMetisChick @sassymetischick.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Today Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel Day, a day to honor the Métis leader, visionary, and defender of Indigenous rights. His legacy of resilience and resistance lives on in our communities. Let’s celebrate our history, culture, and strength. #LouisRiel #WeAreTheResistance #MétisRights

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I’ve had so many tweets and comments and videos censored and removed for saying words like trans and LGBT and queer. I am, in fact, deeply worried we’re seeing a rapid spiral into actual censorship.

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Disco Barrington 🏳️‍⚧️ Author @discobooks.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Someone please tell all the publishers that they need to add BlueSky to book request forms, because just having TikTok, YouTube and Insta isn’t cutting it any more. I have 3000 fewer followers on here than I do on TikTok but my engagement is WAY higher. We are discussing books here! A lot! #booksky

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Darker By Four has been helping. Delightfully fun so far!

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Itching for a new tattoo… feels like ink therapy time.

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📚Shay 🩷🤍🧡 @shaybirdreads.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Ugh I’m going through that type of slump where you can’t focus on whatever book you pick up.

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Disco Barrington 🏳️‍⚧️ Author @discobooks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Every year during US/CA Black History Month I see white people going viral talking about it. But way fewer Black folks going viral. I know it’s the algorithm, I’m not blaming anyone! But do take a moment to think, am I seeking out Black voices? Here are 10 Black creator Starter Packs to start ⬇️

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