Michelle Markel
@michellemarkel.bsky.social
Author and aficionado of mostly narrative nonfiction picture books. Teacher, speaker. Art, activism, politics, cats. Find out more at www.michellemarkel.com
Gratitude to Jeanne for spreading the word! At a time when religious leaders are protesting injustice- this book is so relevant.📚
"His enemies have seen that he's not foolish, not inferior, he's right!...because we're put on this earth to help one another. Through calm and stormy seas, it's one and all." -
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November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Gratitude to Jeanne for spreading the word! At a time when religious leaders are protesting injustice- this book is so relevant.📚
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Agreed!
YES: Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls for all 50 states to ABOLISH voting machines owned by Dominion, which is now owned by a MAGA election-denying Trump supporter.
YES: Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls for all 50 states to ABOLISH voting machines owned by Dominion, which is now owned by a MAGA election-denying Trump supporter.
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Agreed!
YES: Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls for all 50 states to ABOLISH voting machines owned by Dominion, which is now owned by a MAGA election-denying Trump supporter.
YES: Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls for all 50 states to ABOLISH voting machines owned by Dominion, which is now owned by a MAGA election-denying Trump supporter.
A Never Trumper talks about the latest "fad" : #socialism www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Column: Can socialism ever be more than just a fad in America?
Thanks to the popularity of Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders, new polling suggests that a majority of Americans no longer prefer capitalism.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A Never Trumper talks about the latest "fad" : #socialism www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
What an incredible place for a #poem to resurface. Art as an expressive tool for justice. Carl Sandburg would be thrilled.
Ellis starting the day off by reading out Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago" in its entirety.
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What an incredible place for a #poem to resurface. Art as an expressive tool for justice. Carl Sandburg would be thrilled.
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ICE shot an American citizen and food bank worker who tried to block them arresting an immigrant by pulling his car in front of them.
After being released from hospital: "He is now facing charges for assault on a federal officer."
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After being released from hospital: "He is now facing charges for assault on a federal officer."
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November 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ICE shot an American citizen and food bank worker who tried to block them arresting an immigrant by pulling his car in front of them.
After being released from hospital: "He is now facing charges for assault on a federal officer."
www.calonews.com/featured-top...
After being released from hospital: "He is now facing charges for assault on a federal officer."
www.calonews.com/featured-top...
From WE ARE THE CHANGE: Words of Inspiration From Civil Rights Leaders, art by Innosanto Nagara, who will be my co-panelist, discussing #kidlit social justice books at the Howard Zinn Book Fair in SF in Dec. #resist #poetry #picturebooks 📚👍
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
From WE ARE THE CHANGE: Words of Inspiration From Civil Rights Leaders, art by Innosanto Nagara, who will be my co-panelist, discussing #kidlit social justice books at the Howard Zinn Book Fair in SF in Dec. #resist #poetry #picturebooks 📚👍
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Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)
November 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)
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Most histories of hoodies go with 12th century monks as the originator, but I like to show my students this one from 5th-7th century Egypt.
October 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Most histories of hoodies go with 12th century monks as the originator, but I like to show my students this one from 5th-7th century Egypt.
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You could go further, right? Where’s the demand for a new Speaker? If Johnson is going to refuse to do his job, why aren’t we calling for him to be replaced, the House sent back to work, the shutdown ended, and the Epstein files to be released.
Democrats should hold a press conference and announce that if Mike Johnson has no interest in running the House they'd be happy to do it for him
Mike Johnson has dissolved Congress. Why?
October 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
You could go further, right? Where’s the demand for a new Speaker? If Johnson is going to refuse to do his job, why aren’t we calling for him to be replaced, the House sent back to work, the shutdown ended, and the Epstein files to be released.
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Hey Democratic governors! Could requesting UN monitors help? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov @tinakotek.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
October 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hey Democratic governors! Could requesting UN monitors help? @govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov @tinakotek.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
Eleanor Roosevelt faced death threats because of her activism for equal rights. DJT's courage wouldn't even fill up his bone spurs. He can tear down the #EastWing, but he can't erase her legacy.
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Eleanor Roosevelt faced death threats because of her activism for equal rights. DJT's courage wouldn't even fill up his bone spurs. He can tear down the #EastWing, but he can't erase her legacy.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Today my #kidlit quote about #resistance is from MAHATMA GANDHI by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, art by Albert Arrayas #edusky #PBBios 📚👍
October 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today my #kidlit quote about #resistance is from MAHATMA GANDHI by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, art by Albert Arrayas #edusky #PBBios 📚👍
No fear. From LA Times this morning. Not the lead story, but decent coverage. #nokings2025 💪
October 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
No fear. From LA Times this morning. Not the lead story, but decent coverage. #nokings2025 💪
#nokingsOctober18 protestors in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, casting long shadows.
October 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#nokingsOctober18 protestors in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, casting long shadows.
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Great day to show what you believe in. Speak your truth. Show you are prepared to fight against authoritarian rule. If you’re marching, having a teach-in,organizing, or resting for future battles, do it with the conviction that we will not give in, that we stand on the side of justice.And stay safe.
October 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Again, this is a liquidation of the union in all but letter of the law. This is reverse secessionism engineered by a central government.
NEW: White House announces it's going to pause, and potentially cancel, $11 billion in infrastructure funding (via the Army Corps of Engineers), specifically citing cities, like New York, represented or led by Democrats. More to come.
October 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Again, this is a liquidation of the union in all but letter of the law. This is reverse secessionism engineered by a central government.
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The Temptation of St. Anthony (detail), 1516 #northernrenaissance #bosch
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Temptation of St. Anthony (detail), 1516 #northernrenaissance #bosch
Welcome to the world, Fearless Benjamin! May you inspire young people to feel their inner light, and stand up for brotherhood. Many thanks to @pmpress.bsky.social , to co-author Marcus Rediker and illustrator Sarah Bachman. #edusky #picturebooks #BookBirthday #PublicationDay 📚
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Welcome to the world, Fearless Benjamin! May you inspire young people to feel their inner light, and stand up for brotherhood. Many thanks to @pmpress.bsky.social , to co-author Marcus Rediker and illustrator Sarah Bachman. #edusky #picturebooks #BookBirthday #PublicationDay 📚
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October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sundays I'm posting quotes from #kidlit books about #resistance & #solidarity. Here's a page from FEARLESS BENJAMIN: The Quaker Dwarf Who Fought Slavery, written by Marcus Rediker and me, art by Sarah Bachman, which pubs this Tuesday. #edusky #booksky #PBBio 📚
October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sundays I'm posting quotes from #kidlit books about #resistance & #solidarity. Here's a page from FEARLESS BENJAMIN: The Quaker Dwarf Who Fought Slavery, written by Marcus Rediker and me, art by Sarah Bachman, which pubs this Tuesday. #edusky #booksky #PBBio 📚
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