Amanda Hoving
@amandahoving.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, and aspiring hermit. https://amandahoving.com/
This tracks. www.newyorker.com/humor/shouts...
Cover Letter for a Job I Don’t Want but Will Be Offended Not to Get
My résumé reflects a pattern of, let’s call it, erratic brilliance punctuated by long stretches of disillusionment, which I’ve cleverly framed as “consulting.”
www.newyorker.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This tracks. www.newyorker.com/humor/shouts...
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It is #kidlitchat day once again! Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific/Your Time Your Zone for an hour of talking with your #kidlit pals and soon to be pals. I predict you'll be glad you join us, though I admit to some pro-chat bias. Still! Give it a try, and I hope to see you tonight....
April 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It is #kidlitchat day once again! Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific/Your Time Your Zone for an hour of talking with your #kidlit pals and soon to be pals. I predict you'll be glad you join us, though I admit to some pro-chat bias. Still! Give it a try, and I hope to see you tonight....
Two weeks ago vs. today. Big change. Short time. I think the universe is telling me it’s time to do the thing(s) I’ve been avoiding. We will resume this discussion in 14 days…
April 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Two weeks ago vs. today. Big change. Short time. I think the universe is telling me it’s time to do the thing(s) I’ve been avoiding. We will resume this discussion in 14 days…
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The fact that writers can use various combinations of 26 letters to make me care about people who never existed and then destroy me emotionally by making them suffer is the weirdest, most unfair, and wonderful of magics
November 27, 2024 at 2:08 AM
The fact that writers can use various combinations of 26 letters to make me care about people who never existed and then destroy me emotionally by making them suffer is the weirdest, most unfair, and wonderful of magics
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I made a starter pack of humor and satire publications as they start to come over to Bluesky—let me know additional ones I should add!
November 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM
I made a starter pack of humor and satire publications as they start to come over to Bluesky—let me know additional ones I should add!
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Started a starter pack for people who write funny parenting content (in any form). I am definitely missing lots of people so if you want to be added, just reply to this to let me know.
(Also appreciate any shares.)
go.bsky.app/6pmJ8MU
(Also appreciate any shares.)
go.bsky.app/6pmJ8MU
November 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Started a starter pack for people who write funny parenting content (in any form). I am definitely missing lots of people so if you want to be added, just reply to this to let me know.
(Also appreciate any shares.)
go.bsky.app/6pmJ8MU
(Also appreciate any shares.)
go.bsky.app/6pmJ8MU
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Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
November 10, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
Parents - here's your reminder to take some candid photos of your partner with your children when they're not aware.
These will end up being your favorites.
These will end up being your favorites.
September 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Parents - here's your reminder to take some candid photos of your partner with your children when they're not aware.
These will end up being your favorites.
These will end up being your favorites.
I just saw a guy on a motorcycle with no helmet on, driving with one hand while scrolling on his phone with the other. While in motion.
Call me crazy, but this seems risky.
Call me crazy, but this seems risky.
September 7, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I just saw a guy on a motorcycle with no helmet on, driving with one hand while scrolling on his phone with the other. While in motion.
Call me crazy, but this seems risky.
Call me crazy, but this seems risky.
Just a reminder that we’ve entered agitated bee season, where typical bee behavior includes following you around the grocery store parking lot and then unexpectedly popping out of your mini-cucumbers to attack. You have been warned.
August 29, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Just a reminder that we’ve entered agitated bee season, where typical bee behavior includes following you around the grocery store parking lot and then unexpectedly popping out of your mini-cucumbers to attack. You have been warned.
You know those couples who are ALWAYS holding hands? Yesterday, I saw a duo holding hands while they were MOVING BOXES out of an apartment…inner hands linked, outer arms curved inward, with one hand from each partner on the box in the middle. I imagine they will be fully moved out in about 73 days.
August 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
You know those couples who are ALWAYS holding hands? Yesterday, I saw a duo holding hands while they were MOVING BOXES out of an apartment…inner hands linked, outer arms curved inward, with one hand from each partner on the box in the middle. I imagine they will be fully moved out in about 73 days.
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Kidlit community! Don't forget that tonight/Tue is #KidLitChat. Follow @kidlitchat.bsky.social & co-hosts @bonnieadamson.com @gregpincus.bsky.social. Topic announced 9p ET/6 pm ET. Great way to meet others in the community.
Also check out #KidLitMegaFeed at bsky.app/profile/debb...
(collab feed)
Also check out #KidLitMegaFeed at bsky.app/profile/debb...
(collab feed)
August 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Kidlit community! Don't forget that tonight/Tue is #KidLitChat. Follow @kidlitchat.bsky.social & co-hosts @bonnieadamson.com @gregpincus.bsky.social. Topic announced 9p ET/6 pm ET. Great way to meet others in the community.
Also check out #KidLitMegaFeed at bsky.app/profile/debb...
(collab feed)
Also check out #KidLitMegaFeed at bsky.app/profile/debb...
(collab feed)
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would rather go through the checkout line in Target during freshman move-in weekend or allow myself to get cornered at the department holiday party by that one awkward faculty member than write the Syllabus for your class."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-w...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-w...
I Would Rather Do Anything Else Than Write the Syllabus for Your Class
Dear Students Who I Have Not Yet Met,
I would rather do anything else than write the Syllabus for your class.
I would rather go through the checkou...
www.mcsweeneys.net
August 26, 2024 at 1:00 AM
would rather go through the checkout line in Target during freshman move-in weekend or allow myself to get cornered at the department holiday party by that one awkward faculty member than write the Syllabus for your class."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-w...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-w...
Waking up with a wonky back on the day I will be helping my daughter move seems accurate.
August 26, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Waking up with a wonky back on the day I will be helping my daughter move seems accurate.
August 24, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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Dear #kidlitart,
September is childhood cancer awareness month. It will remain unknown to most people, even those who "pink in October." September's color is gold, & I have yet to find a "go gold" shirt donating the proceeds. Does anyone have the energy to create & donate a design? #cancer
September is childhood cancer awareness month. It will remain unknown to most people, even those who "pink in October." September's color is gold, & I have yet to find a "go gold" shirt donating the proceeds. Does anyone have the energy to create & donate a design? #cancer
August 23, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Dear #kidlitart,
September is childhood cancer awareness month. It will remain unknown to most people, even those who "pink in October." September's color is gold, & I have yet to find a "go gold" shirt donating the proceeds. Does anyone have the energy to create & donate a design? #cancer
September is childhood cancer awareness month. It will remain unknown to most people, even those who "pink in October." September's color is gold, & I have yet to find a "go gold" shirt donating the proceeds. Does anyone have the energy to create & donate a design? #cancer
This would come in handy today. 💤
August 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM
This would come in handy today. 💤
August 10, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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Check out this post I co-wrote about the importance of getting nonfiction books in the hands of older kidlit readers.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/08/05/g...
#teachers #librarians #kidlit #stem
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/08/05/g...
#teachers #librarians #kidlit #stem
Getting Big-Issue Narrative Nonfiction in the Hands of Teens and Tweens, by Patricia Newman and Jessica Stremer
Patricia Newman and Jessica Stremer talk about narrative non-fiction
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
August 9, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Check out this post I co-wrote about the importance of getting nonfiction books in the hands of older kidlit readers.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/08/05/g...
#teachers #librarians #kidlit #stem
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/08/05/g...
#teachers #librarians #kidlit #stem
Is this actually news? Replace "often" with "always," and go hug a #teacher friend today. Happy back-to-school season!
Educators Prepare Early, Spend Their Own Money for New School Year
As back-to-school looms, educators often spend unpaid time and personal funds to prepare for the year ahead.
www.edweek.org
August 9, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Is this actually news? Replace "often" with "always," and go hug a #teacher friend today. Happy back-to-school season!
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Apostrophe Update: Making names that end in Z possessive is easier than making names that end in S possessive.
Z is like any other letter — add an apostrophe plus S:
Walz's schedule.
Bonus Tip: They're like everything else for plurals too.
The Walzes are bringing hotdish to the potluck.
Z is like any other letter — add an apostrophe plus S:
Walz's schedule.
Bonus Tip: They're like everything else for plurals too.
The Walzes are bringing hotdish to the potluck.
The way you make a name that ends in S possessive depends on which style guide you follow:
✏️ AP Stylebook: Harris' campaign
✏️ Chicago Manual of Style (and others): Harris's campaign
✏️ AP Stylebook: Harris' campaign
✏️ Chicago Manual of Style (and others): Harris's campaign
August 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Apostrophe Update: Making names that end in Z possessive is easier than making names that end in S possessive.
Z is like any other letter — add an apostrophe plus S:
Walz's schedule.
Bonus Tip: They're like everything else for plurals too.
The Walzes are bringing hotdish to the potluck.
Z is like any other letter — add an apostrophe plus S:
Walz's schedule.
Bonus Tip: They're like everything else for plurals too.
The Walzes are bringing hotdish to the potluck.
Last night, one of the gymnastics commentators deemed a performance "NOT phenomenal." At first I balked, but now I may adopt it as life's signature catchphrase.
August 5, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Last night, one of the gymnastics commentators deemed a performance "NOT phenomenal." At first I balked, but now I may adopt it as life's signature catchphrase.
August 3, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Parents of younger children, I urge you to keep/save one year of your family planners for future reference. Now with my kids (mostly) on their own, one quick glance at my calendar from 2009 is all the justification I need to enjoy any lazy day or night guilt-free for the rest of my existence.
August 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Parents of younger children, I urge you to keep/save one year of your family planners for future reference. Now with my kids (mostly) on their own, one quick glance at my calendar from 2009 is all the justification I need to enjoy any lazy day or night guilt-free for the rest of my existence.