Jennifer Ziegler
@jennyziegler.bsky.social
Writer. Speaker. Goofball. VCFA Faculty. Author of MG and YA novels, including WORSER, named a Best Book of the Year by New York Times, Kirkus, and Booklist. jenniferziegler.com
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Hi, everyone! Sorry I'm kinda late to the party. I'm here to geek out about books, share and enjoy puppy pics, and serve the rebellion.
For Father’s Day weekend, my dad wanted to go to the #NOKings rally in San Antonio. So proud of him and the millions of others who joined in today’s protests.
June 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
For Father’s Day weekend, my dad wanted to go to the #NOKings rally in San Antonio. So proud of him and the millions of others who joined in today’s protests.
If you're someone who hates glitter because you're forever finding it in the cracks and crevices of your home, I have some advice for you: Don't ever cook with quinoa
June 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you're someone who hates glitter because you're forever finding it in the cracks and crevices of your home, I have some advice for you: Don't ever cook with quinoa
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NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
![The American Library Association praises servic of Dr. Carla Hayden, decries 'unjust dismissal' of Librarian of Congress. [Image of Dr. Carla Hayden standing in the stacks in a library]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5qyswhppr7tiskw43xhcv7f/bafkreicwqv4vszkknu4dvsdfhmrzzmtscjx5eg64gykfmrgynrnhup6sai@jpeg)
May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
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Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
May 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
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HUGE NEWS.
The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
The Latest from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
A temporary restraining order halts further dismantling of the only federal agency for libraries, but the 2026 federal budget calls for eliminating the IMLS completely.
bookriot.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
HUGE NEWS.
The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
At least the U.S. is saving democracies around the world by serving as a cautionary tale. That's some comfort, I suppose.
Congratulations to Australia for defeating right-wing populism at the polls.
May 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
At least the U.S. is saving democracies around the world by serving as a cautionary tale. That's some comfort, I suppose.
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So JD Vance fails at conquering Greenland, breaks a championship trophy, and meets with the pope who dies hours later. He's the Homer Simpson of politicians, but without the endearing charm.
April 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So JD Vance fails at conquering Greenland, breaks a championship trophy, and meets with the pope who dies hours later. He's the Homer Simpson of politicians, but without the endearing charm.
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Austin TX! I'm traveling to you with WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, and I'd love to see you on May 8! I'll be in conversation with Kelis Rowe about the book, giving a reading, and more. Please consider joining us! RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
April 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Austin TX! I'm traveling to you with WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, and I'd love to see you on May 8! I'll be in conversation with Kelis Rowe about the book, giving a reading, and more. Please consider joining us! RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
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I think a lot abt how marginalized people are expected to be perfect just to be treated w/ basic dignity, just to access legal protection. But democracy can’t mean rights for the respectable few. It has to mean fair and just treatment even for those seen as least deserving. That’s the real test.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I think a lot abt how marginalized people are expected to be perfect just to be treated w/ basic dignity, just to access legal protection. But democracy can’t mean rights for the respectable few. It has to mean fair and just treatment even for those seen as least deserving. That’s the real test.
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Here’s how I ended my testimony today against HB 3225:
If a few Texas parents don’t want their kids to have free and full access to our libraries, let those parents hold their own children’s hands, never allow them out of their sight, and never allow them to think for themselves. That’s on them.
If a few Texas parents don’t want their kids to have free and full access to our libraries, let those parents hold their own children’s hands, never allow them out of their sight, and never allow them to think for themselves. That’s on them.
April 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Here’s how I ended my testimony today against HB 3225:
If a few Texas parents don’t want their kids to have free and full access to our libraries, let those parents hold their own children’s hands, never allow them out of their sight, and never allow them to think for themselves. That’s on them.
If a few Texas parents don’t want their kids to have free and full access to our libraries, let those parents hold their own children’s hands, never allow them out of their sight, and never allow them to think for themselves. That’s on them.
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ICYMI nearly 400 library books were purged from the US Naval Academy - a college for adults.
America- our first Amendment rights are under attack.
This is not a drill.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dei...
America- our first Amendment rights are under attack.
This is not a drill.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dei...
April 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
ICYMI nearly 400 library books were purged from the US Naval Academy - a college for adults.
America- our first Amendment rights are under attack.
This is not a drill.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dei...
America- our first Amendment rights are under attack.
This is not a drill.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dei...
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Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American National ...
www.latimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
Excellent turnout for “Hands Off” Heard and McDonald Islands!
April 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Excellent turnout for “Hands Off” Heard and McDonald Islands!
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You had us at "a book of spells, the key to wonders."
April 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
You had us at "a book of spells, the key to wonders."
Question: Can a filibuster follow a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? Could a tag-team of filibustering be kept up for, say, four years or so?
April 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Question: Can a filibuster follow a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? Could a tag-team of filibustering be kept up for, say, four years or so?
Thank you, Senator Booker. Your love for our democracy is evident. May other elected officials take up this fight with just as much courage. You’ve shown us that there’s still real leadership. And hope.
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
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April 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Thank you, Senator Booker. Your love for our democracy is evident. May other elected officials take up this fight with just as much courage. You’ve shown us that there’s still real leadership. And hope.
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility from the aurora borealis! (And me.)
March 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility from the aurora borealis! (And me.)
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I just got a public death threat from a few folks who noticed I am doing a library event to talk about my career and my books. They called me all the familiar names, then “I won’t be sad if someone shoots her in the face.” And a woman’s reply, “Right between the eyes.”
I am a children’s author.
I am a children’s author.
March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I just got a public death threat from a few folks who noticed I am doing a library event to talk about my career and my books. They called me all the familiar names, then “I won’t be sad if someone shoots her in the face.” And a woman’s reply, “Right between the eyes.”
I am a children’s author.
I am a children’s author.
On a flight. Pilot just said “Make sure your body bags are safely stored beneath your seat.” 😳
March 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
On a flight. Pilot just said “Make sure your body bags are safely stored beneath your seat.” 😳
Another thing that happens when I'm deep in a draft, is that I ignore everything and everyone else. So, as soon as I'm done with the draft and celebratory cocktail, the apology tour begins. You'll probably hear from me soon. #writingcommunity #writesky #writersky
March 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Another thing that happens when I'm deep in a draft, is that I ignore everything and everyone else. So, as soon as I'm done with the draft and celebratory cocktail, the apology tour begins. You'll probably hear from me soon. #writingcommunity #writesky #writersky
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Has a reporter directly asked Trump if he personally approved the strikes on the Houthis in Yemen?
March 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I super introvert so much when I’m finishing a novel draft that I pretty much have to relearn socializing when I come out of it. #writesky #writingcommunity
March 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I super introvert so much when I’m finishing a novel draft that I pretty much have to relearn socializing when I come out of it. #writesky #writingcommunity