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Alexandra Millarhouse
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Nature & science writer, #kidlit, cemetery commissioner, & huge nerd | ND | she/they | rep'd @Natalie_Lakosil @lookingglasslit
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Alexandra Millarhouse @foxandindigo.bsky.social · Oct 2
Publishing news! I am beyond grateful to be working with this absolute dream team to bring to life The Animal Queendom, a book of my heart. #simonKIDS #AlexandraFinkeldey
#picturebook #nonfiction #kidlit
@natalielakosil.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social
Publishing news! I am beyond grateful to be working with this absolute dream team to bring to life The Animal Queendom, a book of my heart.
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kamasanyi.bsky.social
Because we could all use a bit of joy right now. Calling all of my beautiful FAT folx. This 1 is 4u.

Shout out to my dope agnt, the legendary
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social & amazing editor Regan Winter.
#fatfiercefabulous #madinasbigfabulouswin #disney
#writingcommunity #picturebooks
#fatisbeautiful
January 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The auction is live!! #kidlit #losangeles kidlitforlosangeles-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2vDRsjs4J5Bu...
Kidlit For Los Angeles
Silent auction 'Kidlit For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.
kidlitforlosangeles-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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tjalexandernyc.bsky.social
Every December I try to get a kid in foster care a gift through OneSimpleWish.org

The older teens especially deserve a little treat.
Grant a wish. Change a life.
One Simple Wish empowers you to brighten the lives of individuals impacted by foster care & crisis by sharing their wishes for you to grant. 100s of new wishes posted daily.
OneSimpleWish.org
December 10, 2024 at 1:43 PM
foxandindigo.bsky.social
So cool!
December 10, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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hellonathanc.bsky.social
🎅✨ Cover Reveal! ✨🎅
When Santa Wrote Back! (with words by me and illustrations by Pablo Pino) is coming down the chimney September 2, 2025.

Available for pre-order now! hellonathan.ca 🎄📚

#KidLit #CoverReveal #PictureBooks #WritingCommunity
December 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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stephlaubooks.com
Excited to share this news, finally!

My debut picture book ❄️✨THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER✨❄️ is coming out Fall 2025 from Penguin Workshop!

1/ This book is secretly about me. While I'm not a hairy yeti who dreams of dancing (... Or am I?🤔), I DID dream of writing #kidlit one day, and here I am!
Screenshot of Publishers Weekly Children's Bookshelf rights report, with a yeti in a tutu accidentally bomping a unicorn in the face with his giant hairy foot. Headshot of yours truly. Text: Renee Kelly at Penguin Workshop has acquired Steph Lau’s debut picture book, The Abominable Snow Dancer, about a Yeti who loves to dance, but every time his moves slip out, things end in disaster, a story about never dulling your shine. Publication is slated for Fall 2025; Alexandra Levick at Writers House did the deal for world rights.
December 5, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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Food loss and food waste are responsible for up to 10% of global climate pollution -- and Americans waste half a billion dollars worth of groceries on Thanksgiving alone. Ideas for how we can do better: www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here's how it fuels climate change
The United Nations estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste. That’s nearly five times the emissions from the aviation industry.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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katiemcvay.bsky.social
please do not "test" this you rubes. it wants you to do that. it is challenging you "please give me text on which to train." you marks you fools you absolute turnip truck accident victims
November 26, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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hankgreen.bsky.social
Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...

It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 AM
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maggietokudahall.bsky.social
Today, AABB sent an open letter to over 90 CEOs in the publishing world to express our needs from them heading into the next Trump administration.

If you agree with it, please consider sharing it with your editors and agent. The more of us who push the better our results will be.
authorsabb.bsky.social Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Nov 25
An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4
An Open Letter to Our Publishers With the election of the trump administration and its policies as embodied by Project 2025, we authors have deep concerns about how our publishers will be operating and how publishers will advocate for and protect authors. Trump's agenda explicitly calls for the criminalization of authors, teachers, librarians, and publishing professionals with the consequences including, "imprison[ment]," and being "classed as registered sex offenders" (pg 4 Project 2025) For authors who are not citizens, this could also result in deportation. This promises to be a pro-censorship, pro-book-banning administration, and the successful implementation of its policies will require willing compliance of America's institutions, including its corporations. The freedom to write is as important as the freedom to read. We have been heartened by many publishers' willingness to engage in legal and legislative pathways to fight book banning and want to be sure that you will double-down on your fight during this consequential time. This past week AABB help open forums with authors from all genres and age levels to better understand author concerns and needs. While this may not be a complete list due to the rapid turnaround, we know we have a short time before January to prepare for what is to come and we want to this start this conversation sooner rather than later.
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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November 22, 2024 at 12:47 PM
foxandindigo.bsky.social
HR 9495 - The bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status - PASSED the HOUSE. But the call in efforts made a HUGE difference. The fight isn’t over.

It’s time to call your senators!! This is so important
November 22, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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bxknits.bsky.social
If you haven’t yet, please make these calls
celestepewter.bsky.social Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · Nov 16
As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.

Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.

1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.

Please call.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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anindita.org
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.

Call your reps.
erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Nov 20
Nancy Mace has introduced a federal bathroom ban which would ban trans people from bathrooms in DCA and Dulles airports, national park bathrooms, museum bathrooms, and all federal building bathrooms.
November 20, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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celestepewter.bsky.social
As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.

Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.

1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.

Please call.
Script for House members about HR 9495 (11.16.2024) YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip]. YOU: I’m calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote NO to HR 9495 when it comes back to the floor again next week. The changes to the bill aren’t enough to address all previous concerns regarding it creating new powers that would be ripe for abuse. YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process. INCLUDE FOR HOUSE DEMS WHO VOTED YES LAST TIME (OPTIONAL): I know House member voted YES last time, and I’m calling on them to vote no this time. HR 9495’s core aims can be separated out. It shouldn’t move forward in a bill that would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy. YOU: And again, there’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense. YOU: I am calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote no. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response] Script for Senators about HR 9495: YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip]. YOU: I’m calling on [SENATOR] to vote NO to HR 9495 should it come to the Senate floor. YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward, full stop. It would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy. YOU: There’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense, and gives broad powers to the Executive Branch. FOR GOP SENATORS (OPTIONAL): And do we really want to make government more expansive? I thought the goal was to streamline government? YOU: I am calling on [SENATOR] to vote no. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response] SCRIPT FOR NEW YORKERS TO CALL SCHUMER ON NOT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE BILL (11.16.2024) YOU: Hi, my name is [name], and I’m calling from [zip]. YOU: I’m calling on Senator Schumer to not move forward with bringing HR 9495 to the Senate floor for a vote, should I make it through the House this upcoming week. YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is logical, the bill would grant any Secretary of the Treasury excessive discretionary powers. This creates a significant risk to free speech and could easily result in violations of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward under any circumstances. YOU: Allowing this bill to advance would set a dangerous precedent, especially with the unchecked powers it could offer to a future Trump Administration. This isn’t responsible or sound policy. YOU: I urge Senator Schumer to ensure that this bill to not move forward with this bill. YOU: [Optional comments or questions, and specify if you’d like a response]
November 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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kellybarnhill.bsky.social
Powerlessness is a strategy. Despair is a strategy. Exhaustion is a strategy. Nihilism is a strategy. Don't do a tyrant's work for him.
November 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM
foxandindigo.bsky.social
Look at this gorgeous book!! I can already imagine all the inside and outside projects it will inspire at our house 😍
katievenit.bsky.social Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social · Nov 12
I'm thrilled to announce my debut picture book FORTS, illustrated by @kenardpak.bsky.social, published by Viking. Release date: 7/29.

Preorders now open! Signed copies are available through Dotters' Books. dottersbooks.com/pages/contac...

#kidlit

thx to @joycesweeney.bsky.social for everything.😘
the cozy cover of the FORTS picture book shows a girl and a cat sitting in a treehouse. It's autumn and the leaves are turning colors in the tree.
November 12, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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jennytwrites.bsky.social
I can't believe I'm writing this. My book is now part of the Jane Goodall Institute Library! To receive this news along with interest in partnering on events is a lifelong dream come true.🐾📚✨ #kidlit #teachers #librarians #animallovers
November 2, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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alessandrostardust.bsky.social
As of this morning, i have resigned from my editorial position at Jessica Kingsley Publishers, a division of Hachette. The following letter explains why.
November 8, 2024 at 12:23 PM
foxandindigo.bsky.social
“While election results matter, they are not the full story. Social movements worldwide remind us that democracy neither begins nor ends at the ballot box.” -Solomé Lemma

www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/beyond-...
Beyond ballots: What global social justice movements teach us about democracy, power, and possibility - Alliance magazine
Today, the United States is holding pivotal elections, joining many other countries around the world facing major elections this year. By the end of 2024, more than half the world’s population will ha...
www.alliancemagazine.org
November 7, 2024 at 11:55 PM
foxandindigo.bsky.social
This was the first pledge I made to myself this morning. The second was to get involved with Authors Against Book Bans. Here’s the link: www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
November 6, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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If your name has ever been on a book cover, join us at AuthorsAgainstBookBans.com to get into the fight.

They're going to be defunding our institutions of public learning and using book bans to do it. We can't let them.
November 6, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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brianlarossa.com
The one thing I’m certain of this morning #kidlit is that books matter more than ever.
November 6, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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mostlybree.kitrocha.com
give the kids some fucking candy. give the adults some fucking candy. CANDY FOR EVERYONE IN THIS HELL WEEK
angus.bsky.social Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · Oct 30
AND ANYONE WHO IS TRICK-OR-TREATING AT FIFTEEN IS PRESUMPTIVELY CLINGING TO THE RITUALS OF CHILDHOOD AT THE MOST DISCOMBOBULATING MOMENT OF THEIR LIVES. THROW CANDY AND KINDNESS AT THEM.
megelison.bsky.social Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · Oct 30
I end up telling this every year but: looking "too old" in many kids' cases means puberty has arrived in the body while the mind is still very much in childhood. It's really hard, it comes with getting catcalled at nine, don't make it harder.
October 30, 2024 at 11:15 PM