Kaia
@kbhenrickson.bsky.social
Reader (esp SFF), information literacy librarian, teacher, parent, loves music, cooking, cats, and Alaska (she/her)
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ARE YOU A NON-MINNESOTAN WHO WANTS IDEAS OF STUFF TO DO TO HELP MINNESOTA RESIST FASCIST TYRANNY? Have I got a blog post for you! With additional advice for how to get ready in case tyranny shows up at YOUR doorstep next!
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How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That said, I do have a section of lo…
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January 21, 2026 at 4:13 AM
ARE YOU A NON-MINNESOTAN WHO WANTS IDEAS OF STUFF TO DO TO HELP MINNESOTA RESIST FASCIST TYRANNY? Have I got a blog post for you! With additional advice for how to get ready in case tyranny shows up at YOUR doorstep next!
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
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For some reason, children's publishers and TV producers are uninterested in my self-esteem-building animal character, the Try-lobite.
January 21, 2026 at 3:24 PM
For some reason, children's publishers and TV producers are uninterested in my self-esteem-building animal character, the Try-lobite.
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The Trump administration has filed an appeal in Rhode Island v. Trump, which halted further dismantling of the IMLS. Not a surprising update, but there is plenty about what's happening *at* the IMLS that's deeply concerning.
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Trump Administration Appeals Decision in IMLS Lawsuit Brough By State Attorneys General
The Trump administration had filed an appeal to overturn the court's decision in November that bars further dismantling of the IMLS.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Trump administration has filed an appeal in Rhode Island v. Trump, which halted further dismantling of the IMLS. Not a surprising update, but there is plenty about what's happening *at* the IMLS that's deeply concerning.
bookriot.com/rhode-island...
bookriot.com/rhode-island...
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The 19 most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy books of 2026
Are you ready for a great year of stories?
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January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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It's the first day of the second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature and @corinne-smith.bsky.social takes an early look at Alaska education bills for 2026: homeschool testing, curriculums and student safety
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An early look at Alaska education bills for 2026: homeschool testing, curriculums, student safety | Alaska Beacon
Alaska legislators set out new education priorities from homeschool student testing and district budgeting to curriculums and student safety.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:34 AM
It's the first day of the second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature and @corinne-smith.bsky.social takes an early look at Alaska education bills for 2026: homeschool testing, curriculums and student safety
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Today at noon!
I'll be signing books this Saturday at Title Wave from noon to 2.
If you want a sketched-in or personalized book for someone but can't make it, drop me a DM and I'll arrange to leave it there on hold for you. #alaskasky #anchorage
If you want a sketched-in or personalized book for someone but can't make it, drop me a DM and I'll arrange to leave it there on hold for you. #alaskasky #anchorage
Author Signing & Story Time with Pat Race, author of the Big Bear and the Blueberry Moon
Event in Anchorage, AK by Title Wave Books on Saturday, January 17 2026
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January 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Today at noon!
Trying to find something positive right now & I learned this morning how easy it is to vote for the Hugo Award. You even get a voter packet included your $50 membership that has a ton of SFF work to read! In case you also thought this was a mystery process & love SFF: reactormag.com/anyone-can-v...
Anyone Can Vote in the Hugo Awards — And Here's How - Reactor
You — yes, you! — can nominate work and vote for the winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards!
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January 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Trying to find something positive right now & I learned this morning how easy it is to vote for the Hugo Award. You even get a voter packet included your $50 membership that has a ton of SFF work to read! In case you also thought this was a mystery process & love SFF: reactormag.com/anyone-can-v...
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Books don't turn kids into someone else. Books show them they don't have to deny who they really are.
No book is going to turn kids into someone else. But books will regularly show kids other people like them and show those kids they're not alone. And they'll show kids other types of people who also exist. There is a large proportion of the population who are terrified of this.
January 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Books don't turn kids into someone else. Books show them they don't have to deny who they really are.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but crying is okay and normal and you’re allowed to do it.
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but crying is okay and normal and you’re allowed to do it.
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Anchorage friends! I am doing a presentation at the Loussac Library next week and I would love to see you there! I'll be talking political satire, picture books, small business, moms, dads, libraries, arts and culture... Everything. #akleg #alaskasky
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Anchorage friends! I am doing a presentation at the Loussac Library next week and I would love to see you there! I'll be talking political satire, picture books, small business, moms, dads, libraries, arts and culture... Everything. #akleg #alaskasky
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Recommended read.
My latest essay for @uncannymagazine.bsky.social is live!!
My editor: "I've never published a more important essay." 🥹
My editor: "I've never published a more important essay." 🥹
These Stories Teach Us How to Fight - Uncanny Magazine
Chicago, October 2025. I need you to know we tried. I bought whistles and saline eyewash for my friends, students. The theatre bought 150 whistles. They were gone in days. A neighbor 3D-printed hundre...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Recommended read.
Yay, @wxpnfm.bsky.social is currently playing "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by David Bowie! I love this version. "Peter and the Wolf" always transports me back to being a small child, lying on the living room carpet by the speaker listening to the story on our family stereo.
January 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Yay, @wxpnfm.bsky.social is currently playing "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by David Bowie! I love this version. "Peter and the Wolf" always transports me back to being a small child, lying on the living room carpet by the speaker listening to the story on our family stereo.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down
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January 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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The city's emergency programs manager says that the historic 4-foot snowpack appeared to stabilize over the weekend. But on Monday the avalanche risk rose again due to a change in the weather.
New avalanche alert issued for Behrends, White neighborhoods, Thane Road
Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The city's emergency programs manager says that the historic 4-foot snowpack appeared to stabilize over the weekend. But on Monday the avalanche risk rose again due to a change in the weather.
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Municipal and state government offices, along with Juneau’s public schools, will be closed Monday due to a storm expected to dump five to 13 inches of snow on a town still digging out of the last storm, according to official announcements Sunday evening.
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City and state offices, public schools closed Monday as updated storm warning calls for up to 13 inches of snow
‘Very heavy snowfall’ predicted starting midday prompts decision to cancel classes and activities; UAS operating remotely; residents, businesses still struggling after last storm.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Municipal and state government offices, along with Juneau’s public schools, will be closed Monday due to a storm expected to dump five to 13 inches of snow on a town still digging out of the last storm, according to official announcements Sunday evening.
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First movie of 2026 was a rewatch of My Neighbor Totoro. One of my all-time favorites. ❤️
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 AM
First movie of 2026 was a rewatch of My Neighbor Totoro. One of my all-time favorites. ❤️
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Juneau airport reported 82.0 inches (208.3cm) of snow in December, including 49.0 inches (124.5cm) the last five days of the month. This is the second highest monthly total on record, the only higher amount in February 1965, with 86.3 inches (219.2cm). #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Juneau airport reported 82.0 inches (208.3cm) of snow in December, including 49.0 inches (124.5cm) the last five days of the month. This is the second highest monthly total on record, the only higher amount in February 1965, with 86.3 inches (219.2cm). #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social
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Juneau airport snowfall 46.8 inches (118.9cm) December 27-30, 2025 is the highest four-day total on record, breaking the previous record of 45.9 inches (116.6cm) set Apr 1-4, 1963. Data since 1944. #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social @alaska.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Juneau airport snowfall 46.8 inches (118.9cm) December 27-30, 2025 is the highest four-day total on record, breaking the previous record of 45.9 inches (116.6cm) set Apr 1-4, 1963. Data since 1944. #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social @alaska.bsky.social
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Ryan O’Shaughnessy, the emergency programs manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, says now is the time for residents within those areas to pack a ‘go bag’ and make plans to stay with friends or family in case evacuation is necessary.
Avalanche alert issued for downtown, Thane residents
The alert is not an evacuation advisory. But the city advises residents in the affected areas to prepare for an evacuation if conditions continue to worsen.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ryan O’Shaughnessy, the emergency programs manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, says now is the time for residents within those areas to pack a ‘go bag’ and make plans to stay with friends or family in case evacuation is necessary.
The current state of my driveway. We just did the second shoveling pass today - probably another 10" fell since lunchtime. We'll see what the morning brings. (Forecast says 4-7 more inches tonight 😭.)
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The current state of my driveway. We just did the second shoveling pass today - probably another 10" fell since lunchtime. We'll see what the morning brings. (Forecast says 4-7 more inches tonight 😭.)
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This perfect good boy just got admitted to the ER overnight so if anyone feels like buying digital albums on Bandcamp this is a great time to do it.
December 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This perfect good boy just got admitted to the ER overnight so if anyone feels like buying digital albums on Bandcamp this is a great time to do it.
So, so thankful for my neighbor who came over and used his snowblower to clear my berm after the plows came (first time since Sunday). The berm was almost to my shoulders, and I actually cried when I saw how much there was (after shoveling out most of the driveway from the snow we got last night).
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So, so thankful for my neighbor who came over and used his snowblower to clear my berm after the plows came (first time since Sunday). The berm was almost to my shoulders, and I actually cried when I saw how much there was (after shoveling out most of the driveway from the snow we got last night).
Apparently, I am now a temple sorcerer, scholar, and healer sharing my body with a demon and her 12 female former hosts. (The last book I read was Testimony of Mute Things by Lois McMaster Bujold. 😂)
Well, now I'm an English professor...
December 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Apparently, I am now a temple sorcerer, scholar, and healer sharing my body with a demon and her 12 female former hosts. (The last book I read was Testimony of Mute Things by Lois McMaster Bujold. 😂)
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You know what's good? Books.
December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You know what's good? Books.
I just want it to stop snowing. 😭 Woke up to another probably ten inches overnight. I don’t know where I’m going to put it all after shoveling the 2+ feet of the last few days (not to mention the snow from the storm last week). This has been the worst winter “break“.
December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I just want it to stop snowing. 😭 Woke up to another probably ten inches overnight. I don’t know where I’m going to put it all after shoveling the 2+ feet of the last few days (not to mention the snow from the storm last week). This has been the worst winter “break“.