Rob Polk
@curiousrob.bsky.social
Husband to Incredible Physician, Grateful Dad of 7, #MG Author (Operation Tree Roper), 5th Grade Catholic School Teacher, Public School Board Member, Business Creator (Tree Monkeys, LLC) Scottsbluff, Nebraska
(He said LOVE, not deport.) Jesus fan.
(He said LOVE, not deport.) Jesus fan.
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I'm running a limited time promotion on three canvas prints. The offer ends Nov 26 or when supplies run out.
If you order this weekend, you also get free U.S. ground shipping on all orders (not just these three promotions).
laurel-gale.pixels.com
#wallart #homedecor #giftideas #birds #wildlife 📷
If you order this weekend, you also get free U.S. ground shipping on all orders (not just these three promotions).
laurel-gale.pixels.com
#wallart #homedecor #giftideas #birds #wildlife 📷
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm running a limited time promotion on three canvas prints. The offer ends Nov 26 or when supplies run out.
If you order this weekend, you also get free U.S. ground shipping on all orders (not just these three promotions).
laurel-gale.pixels.com
#wallart #homedecor #giftideas #birds #wildlife 📷
If you order this weekend, you also get free U.S. ground shipping on all orders (not just these three promotions).
laurel-gale.pixels.com
#wallart #homedecor #giftideas #birds #wildlife 📷
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
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FYI, I have updated the section of my site where I give basic information about #kidlit agents--what they do, how to find one, how to assess their website, resources to use.
You can start here:
www.underdown.org/agents.htm
You can start here:
www.underdown.org/agents.htm
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
FYI, I have updated the section of my site where I give basic information about #kidlit agents--what they do, how to find one, how to assess their website, resources to use.
You can start here:
www.underdown.org/agents.htm
You can start here:
www.underdown.org/agents.htm
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“Jesus says very clearly: At the end of the world, we are going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner? Did you receive him, and welcome him, or not?” #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected - Vatican News
In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo calls for “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in the United States, urges
www.vaticannews.va
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
“Jesus says very clearly: At the end of the world, we are going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner? Did you receive him, and welcome him, or not?” #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Tonight reminds me that true leadership involves listening, caring, and wanting to serve others over self. #Christian #election
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Tonight reminds me that true leadership involves listening, caring, and wanting to serve others over self. #Christian #election
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It fascinates me that giving to charities is considered noble and praiseworthy, but creating a society that doesn't require charity is considered socialist and bad.
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
It fascinates me that giving to charities is considered noble and praiseworthy, but creating a society that doesn't require charity is considered socialist and bad.
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I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.
Query Michelle Hauck at Storm Literary Agency
QueryTracker.net
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.
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My regular reminder to sign up for my newsletter so you won't miss news of workshops I'm giving, updates to my website The Purple Crayon, and the like. Simple form on my Contact page. Infrequent mailings: www.underdown.org/contact.htm#...
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
My regular reminder to sign up for my newsletter so you won't miss news of workshops I'm giving, updates to my website The Purple Crayon, and the like. Simple form on my Contact page. Infrequent mailings: www.underdown.org/contact.htm#...
My wife sent me this song link knowing I'd love it. I hope you like it to. #Christian #Catholic #GOP #Republican #MAGA youtu.be/FtJZoBgSfvA?...
I Never Said That (RedWords)
YouTube video by JoshM - Topic
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October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
My wife sent me this song link knowing I'd love it. I hope you like it to. #Christian #Catholic #GOP #Republican #MAGA youtu.be/FtJZoBgSfvA?...
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So African Grey Parrots have better morals and empathy than our current billionaires. #billionairesareamericaswelfarequeens
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
So African Grey Parrots have better morals and empathy than our current billionaires. #billionairesareamericaswelfarequeens
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They are probably the only retailer who really means it when they say “I’ll look in the back” for an item because they have no other way of knowing their stock except physically going and looking for it!
October 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM
They are probably the only retailer who really means it when they say “I’ll look in the back” for an item because they have no other way of knowing their stock except physically going and looking for it!
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Seattle area friends, there are four more performances of Stage of Fools at Seattle Public Theater. The Stranger called it "hilariously cathartic" & The Sound On-Stage called it "brilliant" and "raucously hilarious"! Tickets start at $10 - don't miss it! www.seattlepublictheater.org/current-prod...
October 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Seattle area friends, there are four more performances of Stage of Fools at Seattle Public Theater. The Stranger called it "hilariously cathartic" & The Sound On-Stage called it "brilliant" and "raucously hilarious"! Tickets start at $10 - don't miss it! www.seattlepublictheater.org/current-prod...
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This photo of my desk means I'm open for #kidlit developmental editing and career/submissions consulting--and possibly other things too (just ask!). I'm not a copyeditor or proofreader and usually do line-editing only as part of a larger project.
More info.: www.underdown.org/pced.htm
More info.: www.underdown.org/pced.htm
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This photo of my desk means I'm open for #kidlit developmental editing and career/submissions consulting--and possibly other things too (just ask!). I'm not a copyeditor or proofreader and usually do line-editing only as part of a larger project.
More info.: www.underdown.org/pced.htm
More info.: www.underdown.org/pced.htm
Final day of parent-teacher conferences went well. Tomorrow is a welcome rest day. Maybe I'll get some writing done! #education #amwriting #Catholic #School #justice
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Final day of parent-teacher conferences went well. Tomorrow is a welcome rest day. Maybe I'll get some writing done! #education #amwriting #Catholic #School #justice
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Authors @essentialcoco.bsky.social, @chadgalucas.bsky.social and @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social had a great visit with 7th graders at Jordan Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA this week!
#teachers and #librarians, follow us for opportunities to win a free virtual visit for your classroom!
#teachers and #librarians, follow us for opportunities to win a free virtual visit for your classroom!
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Authors @essentialcoco.bsky.social, @chadgalucas.bsky.social and @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social had a great visit with 7th graders at Jordan Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA this week!
#teachers and #librarians, follow us for opportunities to win a free virtual visit for your classroom!
#teachers and #librarians, follow us for opportunities to win a free virtual visit for your classroom!
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Kiddo took home a Minecraft book from the school library.
Apparently Lerner has an imprint called Updog Books.
I saw the name this morning and literally muttered “what’s updog?”
I am FURIOUS.
Apparently Lerner has an imprint called Updog Books.
I saw the name this morning and literally muttered “what’s updog?”
I am FURIOUS.
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Kiddo took home a Minecraft book from the school library.
Apparently Lerner has an imprint called Updog Books.
I saw the name this morning and literally muttered “what’s updog?”
I am FURIOUS.
Apparently Lerner has an imprint called Updog Books.
I saw the name this morning and literally muttered “what’s updog?”
I am FURIOUS.
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A diverse coalition of moderate and progressive Christians has opted to jump off the pulpit and challenge President Trump around immigration, civil rights and poverty.
The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/c...
The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/c...
The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
A "God gap" could reshape U.S. politics and religion over deportations.
www.axios.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A diverse coalition of moderate and progressive Christians has opted to jump off the pulpit and challenge President Trump around immigration, civil rights and poverty.
The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/c...
The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/c...
We are neighbors. Though I may not know you personally, I care about you and your well-being, especially if you are not a middle-aged straight white male like me.
You may be under attack, but know that I wish for your freedom and safety and will support you however I can.
You may be under attack, but know that I wish for your freedom and safety and will support you however I can.
October 23, 2025 at 6:28 AM
We are neighbors. Though I may not know you personally, I care about you and your well-being, especially if you are not a middle-aged straight white male like me.
You may be under attack, but know that I wish for your freedom and safety and will support you however I can.
You may be under attack, but know that I wish for your freedom and safety and will support you however I can.
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after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
October 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
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Fun to see SPARK’s starred review highlighted with these amazing MG books on this list from School Library Journal “26 Spectacular Titles…”
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Fun to see SPARK’s starred review highlighted with these amazing MG books on this list from School Library Journal “26 Spectacular Titles…”
This morning's sunrise and this evening's sunset. Also, three freshly laid eggs in my flock's haystack.
Hang in there, everyone.
Hang in there, everyone.
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This morning's sunrise and this evening's sunset. Also, three freshly laid eggs in my flock's haystack.
Hang in there, everyone.
Hang in there, everyone.