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Antoinette H. Jones
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Author, mom, story-lover, writing from the heart 💜. www.antoinettehjones.com
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Whether you're seeking powerful poetry, gripping fiction, or illuminating historical accounts, our Juneteenth reading list offers a gateway to understanding the complex narratives that have shaped the African American experience.

Happy reading and happy #Juneteenth! bookshop.org/lists/junete...
Juneteenth Reading List
Celebrate Juneteenth with our curated reading list!
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June 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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A great time was had at the Gaithersburg Book Festival! Supporting fellow children's authors like @jordynsbookjourneys and @craigkofifarmer was inspiring. 💪🏽 Seeing all the book lovers come out on a lovely, sunny day was just the boost I needed for my journey. 😍 #grateful #booklovers #authorlife
May 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I released my book baby into the world. 💝 It has not been an easy year, but community support has given me the boost I needed, when I needed it - and I'm thankful! It’s been an incredible ride. Excited to see what's next! #booksky #grateful #middlegrade
April 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

What draws you to the library?
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Drawn to the Library, National Library Week. April 6-12, 2025. Colorful cartoon illustration of young people at the library drawing, sewing, reading together, and asking the librarian a question.
April 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Monday 4/7 is #RightToReadDay. Celebrate the right to read & spotlight the freedoms that are lost when libraries & library workers are attacked. Here's how you can take action:
✅Send a postcard to your library
✅Host an event
✅Make & share art
✅Contact Congress
More actions ➡️ bit.ly/RightToReadDay
Illustration of people outside a public library and things that can be found in the library: books, computers, cooking classes, music classes, tools, ideas, voting, community. Text reads: Drawn to Freedom. Take action on Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025. #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. Artwork by Nate Powell. bit.ly/RightToReadDay Send a postcard to your library. To fight the fear created by organized pressure groups, we must tell our invaluable library workers that their community supports them. Library workers everywhere need to hear loud and clear: We support you and the freedom to read! Visit bit.ly/RightToReadDay to send a digital postcard to your library or download a printable version that you can mail. bit.ly/RightToReadDay #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. Above the text is an illustration by Nate Powell. Host an event. Build community by hosting an event. Bring people together to write postcards, make art, or color! You'll find other ideas and a suite of downloadable resources, including a postcard kit and coloring pages, to support your activities at bit.ly/RightToReadDay. And remember: Any day can be a day to celebrate freedom and libraries - these resources are evergreen and can be used any time of year! bit.ly/RightToReadDay #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. Above the text is an illustration by Nate Powell. Make (and share!) art: Let's advocate for libraries with one of our most powerful tools: art! Create and share drawings, videos, and other art that celebrates the freedoms found in libraries. Ask your followers and friends to join you, too! Be sure to follow and tag Unite Against Book Bans on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook. Use the hashtags #RightToReadDay and #DrawnToFreedom in your posts. bit.ly/RightToReadDay #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. Above the text is an illustration by Nate Powell.
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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To all the fierce women out there... here's to you!
Lets celebrate our unity and lift each other high.
Never forget... when you win, we all win!!!!!
Happy Woman's Day!
March 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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There's nothing like connecting with another mom for good conversation and laughter. I appreciate @womradio.bsky.social and Dori DeCarlo for highlighting all the women out here living our dreams. Listen here - www.wordofmomradio.com/antoinette-h...
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Antoinette H. Jones on The Children's Authors Alley with Dori DeCarlo on WoMRadio
Antoinette H. Jones, Dori DeCarlo, WoMRadio, authors alley, the independents, word of mom radio, word of mom, unsilenced voices, mompreneurs, business women
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March 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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This brings back so many childhood memories. Thank you @pbs.org & PBS Kids.

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February 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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🎂 It's been one year since the launch of the #UniteAgainstBookBans book résumés!

Check out the impact of the first year and share or bring along a book résumé to your next school or library board meeting to help defend these titles from censorship: bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org
Book Résumés. Book Résumés help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members defend books from censorship. 560 titles included (and growing). Created in partnership with more than 50 publishers. First year usage: 86,469 visitors, 380,913 page views, 4.41 average views per visitor. On the right side are three testimonies: "This is exactly what our committee is looking for." "I am very grateful for these resources [...] because it is a rural area in a conservative state (without teacher's unions)." "I'm in a group dealing with book challenges as a citizen at my local library [...] and the book résumés have been crucial."
February 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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I don't celebrate Valentine's Day but I do believe in spreading love ❤️. #spreadlove youtube.com/shorts/0PB_O...
Jalen Hurts Love Letter to Black Women #essencemagazine #jalenhurts #philadelphiaeagles #nfl
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February 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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As we celebrate the birthday of Rosa Parks this Black History Month, I want to remind everyone that Black history is American history. When we recognize the contributions of all Americans, all Americans win. #BlackHistoryMonth #Blackhistoryisamericanhistory
February 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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January 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Submissions Open! We're seeking scholarly articles on the practice of writing for young people. Do you have thoughts on making picturebooks? Views on writing middle grade? Insights on crafting YA? We want to hear from you! #academicsky #ukkidlit #booksky #kidlit leafjournal.org/for-authors
Image of grass and leaves with books resting on the ground. The text reads: 'Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, volume three. Submissions Open!'
January 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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When I say I love my sister circle 💓💓💓!!! Thanks for making another birthday special, ladies. My cup runneth over! Also, big thanks to #arworkshopalexandria for the warm welcome and extra patience with us first-timers. 😁 #thebestmoments #winterwarmth
January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Our first snow of the year.😍 #firstsnowoftheyear #inspiring
January 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM