Amy MacDonald
@amymacdonaldftw.bsky.social
Award-winning children's author, editor, book reviewer | Freelance journalist | Kennedy Ctr Teaching Artist | Activist |
LITTLE BEAVER & THE ECHO, RACHEL FISTER'S BLISTER, NO MORE NICE...
I don't sing and I'm not Scottish.
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LITTLE BEAVER & THE ECHO, RACHEL FISTER'S BLISTER, NO MORE NICE...
I don't sing and I'm not Scottish.
AmyMacDonald.com
#kidlit
Pinned
A new version of Hansel and Gretel pairs Stephen King with the late, great Maurice Sendak
It's a genius idea, and the text by King and illustrations by Sendak offer some marvelous moments — but also some flaws.
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My latest review: A new take on an old tale from some masters of the genre. #Booksky #kidlit #horror #maine #mainesundaytelegram www.pressherald.com?p=7518160&uu...
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The fix is in.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The fix is in.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
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THE KEY TO WINNING THE MIDTERMS IN 2026
& taking back *OUR* government is to
VOTE NO ON 1 NEXT WEEK
#SaveAbsenteeVoting – #VoteNOon1 #Maine #MEpolitics
& taking back *OUR* government is to
VOTE NO ON 1 NEXT WEEK
#SaveAbsenteeVoting – #VoteNOon1 #Maine #MEpolitics
October 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
THE KEY TO WINNING THE MIDTERMS IN 2026
& taking back *OUR* government is to
VOTE NO ON 1 NEXT WEEK
#SaveAbsenteeVoting – #VoteNOon1 #Maine #MEpolitics
& taking back *OUR* government is to
VOTE NO ON 1 NEXT WEEK
#SaveAbsenteeVoting – #VoteNOon1 #Maine #MEpolitics
I'm knocking doors in Portland this week to help defeat Question 1. Learn about the “Weekday Canvass with Maine Dems in Portland Area!” and sign up now to join me. www.mobilize.us/mainedems/ev...
Weekday Canvass with Maine Dems in Portland Area! · Maine Dems
In November, Mainers will face Question 1, a critical referendum that will dismantle our popular absentee voting program — a cornerstone of accessible elections in our state.
Join fellow Maine Democr...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I'm knocking doors in Portland this week to help defeat Question 1. Learn about the “Weekday Canvass with Maine Dems in Portland Area!” and sign up now to join me. www.mobilize.us/mainedems/ev...
My latest review: A new take on an old tale from some masters of the genre. #Booksky #kidlit #horror #maine #mainesundaytelegram www.pressherald.com?p=7518160&uu...
A new version of Hansel and Gretel pairs Stephen King with the late, great Maurice Sendak
It's a genius idea, and the text by King and illustrations by Sendak offer some marvelous moments — but also some flaws.
www.pressherald.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
My latest review: A new take on an old tale from some masters of the genre. #Booksky #kidlit #horror #maine #mainesundaytelegram www.pressherald.com?p=7518160&uu...
My most recent children's book review.
#kidlit #booksky #Mainebooks #books #mainesundaytelegram
www.pressherald.com?p=7500475&uu...
#kidlit #booksky #Mainebooks #books #mainesundaytelegram
www.pressherald.com?p=7500475&uu...
A spider who is mistaken for a kitten learns it’s A-OK to be yourself
'Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten' is charmingly illustrated by Gorham artist Kevin Hawkes.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
My most recent children's book review.
#kidlit #booksky #Mainebooks #books #mainesundaytelegram
www.pressherald.com?p=7500475&uu...
#kidlit #booksky #Mainebooks #books #mainesundaytelegram
www.pressherald.com?p=7500475&uu...
My latest children's book review: www.pressherald.com?p=7484651&uu...
#kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks
#kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks
Lauren Wolk’s lyrical ‘Candle Island’ gets so much right
But her recent YA novel gets one thing all wrong: the summer residents versus locals dynamic.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
My latest children's book review: www.pressherald.com?p=7484651&uu...
#kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks
#kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks
Portland Area: BOOK DRIVE for FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ICE
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
Print: A Bookstore
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July 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Portland Area: BOOK DRIVE for FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ICE
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
Portland Area: BOOK DRIVE for FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ICE
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
Print: A Bookstore
www.printbookstore.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Portland Area: BOOK DRIVE for FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ICE
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
To support #I'mYourNeighborBooks' #SanctuaryStories project, PRINT invites YOU to purchase books, which will be used to prepare curated packages for children impacted by family detention and deportation.
#kidlit
#Booksky
www.printbookstore.com
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Trouble ahead.
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Good Trouble
More good trouble coming
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June 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Trouble ahead.
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This week in the Resistance in Maine.
#MEPolitics #Maine #resistance
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#MEPolitics #Maine #resistance
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Power of the Pen
Lettter campaigns of note
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May 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This week in the Resistance in Maine.
#MEPolitics #Maine #resistance
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#MEPolitics #Maine #resistance
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My most recent review, a pure and unexpected delight from Maine author/illustrator X. Fang.
#kidlit #booksky #maine #childrensbooks
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/01/w...
#kidlit #booksky #maine #childrensbooks
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‘We are Definitely Human’ uses humor to teach children lessons about kindness
A delightful, laugh-out-loud funny picture book from Midcoast writer and illustrator X. Fang.
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May 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
My most recent review, a pure and unexpected delight from Maine author/illustrator X. Fang.
#kidlit #booksky #maine #childrensbooks
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/01/w...
#kidlit #booksky #maine #childrensbooks
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/01/w...
Watching this video actually brought tears to my eyes. This is the way it's done. Bravo.
BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
March 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Watching this video actually brought tears to my eyes. This is the way it's done. Bravo.
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📌I can't tell you how much heart I am taking from these Jewish protestors who have marched on Trump Tower today to oppose the administration's kidnapping of Mahmoud Khalil, saying forcefully and rightfully, "Opposing fascism is a Jewish tradition."
RIGHT
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RIGHT
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March 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📌I can't tell you how much heart I am taking from these Jewish protestors who have marched on Trump Tower today to oppose the administration's kidnapping of Mahmoud Khalil, saying forcefully and rightfully, "Opposing fascism is a Jewish tradition."
RIGHT
ON
✊🏼
RIGHT
ON
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“World-famous Canadian murder mystery writer Louise Penny has cancelled a U.S. tour for her latest book, citing President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of a trade war against Canada and annexation.”
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Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats #Canada #TradeWar
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Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats | Globalnews.ca
The move is not meant to punish Americans, she says. "This is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my fellow Canadians."
globalnews.ca
March 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“World-famous Canadian murder mystery writer Louise Penny has cancelled a U.S. tour for her latest book, citing President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of a trade war against Canada and annexation.”
#authorsky
#booksky
#authorsky
#booksky
@pinetreeactivism.bsky.social Do you know anything about a Veterans March on Friday (the 14th) in Augusta? There's a nationwide move to protest in every capital but I don't know who's orgaizing the Maine one (if anyone).
March 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
@pinetreeactivism.bsky.social Do you know anything about a Veterans March on Friday (the 14th) in Augusta? There's a nationwide move to protest in every capital but I don't know who's orgaizing the Maine one (if anyone).
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Courage and honor come in many forms.
February 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Courage and honor come in many forms.
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'No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food': What's behind the 'Feb. 28 economic blackout'
The People's Union USA, a self-described “grassroots movement” founded by John Schwarz, is encouraging Americans to refrain from making non-essential purchases on Friday.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Tesla is looking at opening a service center in Portland (35 Riverside Drive). Let's hope Portland residents make it clear how they feel about that.
February 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tesla is looking at opening a service center in Portland (35 Riverside Drive). Let's hope Portland residents make it clear how they feel about that.
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This is the way.
February 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is the way.
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This is a great idea. I won't buy ANYTHING on Feb. 28. Anyone else in? 👇
An ECONOMIC BLACKOUT IS HAPPENING ON FEBRUARY 28. AND NEWS OF IT IS SPREADING ACROSS THE BOARD.
The instruction: Don't buy ANYTHING on February 28. If you need something that week, plan ahead.
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The instruction: Don't buy ANYTHING on February 28. If you need something that week, plan ahead.
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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media.
February 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is a great idea. I won't buy ANYTHING on Feb. 28. Anyone else in? 👇
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) told President Donald Trump “we’ll see you in court” and said her state won’t be intimidated by his threat to withhold federal funds if it doesn’t bar transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams.
Maine governor tells Trump ‘see you in court’ amid faceoff over trans athletes
Trump threatened to withhold federal education funding if Maine does not comply with his executive order and bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports.
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February 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) told President Donald Trump “we’ll see you in court” and said her state won’t be intimidated by his threat to withhold federal funds if it doesn’t bar transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams.