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Valerie Lawson
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Young Adult writer. Chocolate addict. Intersectional feminist. Social Media Manager is my daytime hustle. she/her
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Not reaching the right audience with your social media content?

If you want to increase your online presence, but lack either time or know-how, I can help! Whether it’s a one-time event or consistent, weekly content creation.

I'd be happy to discuss how to help you get on top of your social media.
Much needed adult time at the Magic City Books Adult Book Fair.

#adulttime #adultbookfair #magiccitybooks
September 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Currently listening to this one💙

Any favorite audiobook suggestions?

BTW, short public service announcement: support local indie bookstores by using the better option Libro or the FREE app from the library, Libby
September 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Prominent Kids' Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program buff.ly/WVsrcwB
August 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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I'll be boosting this thread for the next couple of days. Please, please, please, let folks in the area know and/or show up if you are.
🚨 🚨 🚨 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

On Thursday, the York County Library board will hold its monthly meeting at NOON, Rock Hill Library.

York County tabled a proposal to ban trans and gender themed books for anyone under 18 in June. But it hasn't gone away.

bookriot.com/york-county-...
York County Library (SC) Proposes Restrictions on Trans, Gender Books for Those Under 18
York County Library's board proposes new discriminatory collection policies that would bar LGBTQ+ materials from being in collections for those under 18.
bookriot.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When your friend goes to Comic Con to moderate a panel in graphic novels and brings you back a cute PENGUIN AND PANDA tee to celebrate. 🩷🩷🩷
@brendamaier.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’ve had this book on my shelf for YEARS! Finally getting around to reading it. I’d like to read more nonfiction and biographies.

Have any recommendations?

#amreading #bibliophilie #igreads #nonfiction #biographies #georgiaokeeffe
July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Is that Honorée Fanonne Jeffers on my computer? Yes, it is! Great zoom event tonight. Loved listening to her talk. Thanks to my local indie, Magic City Books, for helping to bring us this event!
July 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Overcast day off perfect for reading in bed and snuggling with this adorable puppy.
#amreading #amsnuggling
May 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
To conserve our mental health, my daughter and I have been texting pics of our respective gardens, sharing the growth. Spending time outdoors and admiring how things grow is very calming.
May 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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🍎Teacher Appreciation Week is upon us and we want to celebrate the best way we know how — by giving away our new Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection!

🎉Enter by May 11 for a chance to win this groundbreaking early reader series created to strengthen phonics skills: zfrmz.com/zoU5a0mh9bgF...
May 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Listening to the rain while working this morning.

#amwriting
April 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Check out collective wisdom from the #kidlit community on world building (plus snacks!) at last night's #kidlitchat.
Remember, you can add to the conversation any time, for the low, low price of a single hashtag--and plan to join us LIVE next Tuesday, and *every* Tuesday, at 9 pm Eastern.
April 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Unsure how to reach your audience with your social media? If you want to increase your online presence, but lack either the time or know-how (or both), I can help!

DM me for a free consultation! I'd be happy to discuss how I can best help you get on top of your social media content.
April 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Who's excited for Independent Bookstore Day? One of my fave holidays!

#independentbookstoreday
April 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Currently reading 📖
Started it this morning and am already at page 50. Obviously sucked in to this one.

What are you reading?
April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." Native American Proverb #earthday #motherearth #earthdayeveryday
April 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trevor and friends enjoying playing baseball as the new season begins. #thisiswhatautismlookslike #inclusivesports
April 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Easter party at Pathways. Trevor had a great time. So glad this program exists!
April 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Not reaching the right audience with your social media content?

If you want to increase your online presence, but lack either time or know-how, I can help! Whether it’s a one-time event or consistent, weekly content creation.

I'd be happy to discuss how to help you get on top of your social media.
April 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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All of my books were stolen by Meta to train AI. I support the @societyofauthors.bsky.social protest today and demand that Meta #DoTheWriteThing and compensate authors for the work they stole. #MakeItFair #MetaBookThieves
April 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚

Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Flowers rescued from the lawn before the first mowing. 🌱
April 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Show up. Call.

Protect libraries. Prevent the dismantling of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has created a tool and script for you to call your member of Congress.

Make the time.

Show up. Call.

app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
app.oneclickpolitics.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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On Friday 28th March, Scotland’s former ‘Tweet Pitch’ event will take place here on BlueSky!

Writers - pitch your work to publishers & agents in <280 characters + the hashtag #scotwriterpitch2025.

We can’t wait to read your pitches!

More info at www.publishingscotland.org/ps-opportuni....
February 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM