Christine Baldacchino
@christinebaldacchino.link
Reclusive Canadian children's author. Very slowly wrote a few picture books, including the frequently banned Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress [2014], Violet Shrink [2020] and a 3rd book due for release Spring 2026. Loves a good em dash. She/her.
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It's easy to laugh and say, "she thinks the Librarian of Congress puts books in a library." But I think it's entirely reasonable (and much less funny) to put this statement next to the administration's declaration that book bans are hoax and school libraries are full of sexually explicit books.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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"The firing of Dr. Hayden is a Kremlineque move to suppress ideas and to send a chill through the leadership of cultural and educational institutions," said PEN America’s Hadar Harris. "The message seems obvious: Comply or be fired."
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Ousting of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sends a Message: Comply or Be Fired - PEN America
PEN America said today it is deeply disturbed by the firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, for reasons the White House identified as related to “diversity” programming and her choices...
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May 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"The firing of Dr. Hayden is a Kremlineque move to suppress ideas and to send a chill through the leadership of cultural and educational institutions," said PEN America’s Hadar Harris. "The message seems obvious: Comply or be fired."
More: pen.org/press-releas...
More: pen.org/press-releas...
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Just in case anyone's wondering how bad she's lying: the only people who can check books out of the LOC are congressional staff.
Library cards for use of the research centers are only available to people over the age of 16, and researchers under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian.
Library cards for use of the research centers are only available to people over the age of 16, and researchers under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Just in case anyone's wondering how bad she's lying: the only people who can check books out of the LOC are congressional staff.
Library cards for use of the research centers are only available to people over the age of 16, and researchers under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian.
Library cards for use of the research centers are only available to people over the age of 16, and researchers under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian.
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The Gayming Awards 2025 has revealed the full set of nominees ahead of this year's event, set to take place in early July. #GaymingAwards #VideoGames
The Gayming Awards 2025 has revealed the full set of nominees ahead of this year's event, set to take place in early July. #GaymingAwards #VideoGames
The Gayming Awards 2025 has revealed the full set of nominees ahead of this year's event, set to take place in early July
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April 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Gayming Awards 2025 has revealed the full set of nominees ahead of this year's event, set to take place in early July. #GaymingAwards #VideoGames
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Special thanks to the TD Canada Grade One Book Giveaway Program. My students loved their new books. 📚 @carmenmok.bsky.social your illustrations are beautiful! @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #readingmatters
April 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Special thanks to the TD Canada Grade One Book Giveaway Program. My students loved their new books. 📚 @carmenmok.bsky.social your illustrations are beautiful! @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #readingmatters
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It's beyond surreal, but here we are: the US Supreme Court is discussing the imaginary threat posed by queer families and kids being included in a handful of story books.
Thanks to Sarah Brennan for this brilliant editorial cartoon. Oral arguments will take place April 22.
Thanks to Sarah Brennan for this brilliant editorial cartoon. Oral arguments will take place April 22.
April 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's beyond surreal, but here we are: the US Supreme Court is discussing the imaginary threat posed by queer families and kids being included in a handful of story books.
Thanks to Sarah Brennan for this brilliant editorial cartoon. Oral arguments will take place April 22.
Thanks to Sarah Brennan for this brilliant editorial cartoon. Oral arguments will take place April 22.
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Thanks to the brilliant @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social for this political cartoon on Mahmoud v. Taylor and our picture books! I LOVE IT! Oral arguments are April 22. The greatest gift of having a book in this stressful case has been connecting with the SCOTUS Book Club!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Thanks to the brilliant @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social for this political cartoon on Mahmoud v. Taylor and our picture books! I LOVE IT! Oral arguments are April 22. The greatest gift of having a book in this stressful case has been connecting with the SCOTUS Book Club!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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Isabelle Malenfant's Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress has been translated by Akie Maezawa and is out in Japan tomorrow!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #モリスくんとオレンジいろのドレス
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Isabelle Malenfant's Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress has been translated by Akie Maezawa and is out in Japan tomorrow!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #モリスくんとオレンジいろのドレス
www.ehonnavi.net/ehon00.asp?n...
モリスくんとオレンジいろのドレス | クリスティーン・バルダチーノ,イザベル・マランファン,まえざわ あきえ | 絵本ナビ：レビュー・通販
すきなものを「すき」と言うのって、むずかしい。 ジェンダー絵本？ いいえ、これはモリスくんのおはなし。 みんなとちがう「すき」もある。不安や孤独を乗り越えて、 自分に正直でいることによろこびを見つけ...
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February 26, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Happy to report that Christine Baldacchino and
Isabelle Malenfant's Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress has been translated by Akie Maezawa and is out in Japan tomorrow!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #モリスくんとオレンジいろのドレス
www.ehonnavi.net/ehon00.asp?n...
Isabelle Malenfant's Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress has been translated by Akie Maezawa and is out in Japan tomorrow!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #モリスくんとオレンジいろのドレス
www.ehonnavi.net/ehon00.asp?n...
I keep hoping we're going to get past this age of "I'm willing to vote against making my life better if it means making someone else's life worse", but it isn't looking good, people.
February 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I keep hoping we're going to get past this age of "I'm willing to vote against making my life better if it means making someone else's life worse", but it isn't looking good, people.
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It's Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Here's one way people are taking a stand against book bans, supporting libraries and queer youth, and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry. www.antihate.ca/sending_love...
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
Sending Love: Canadians Standing Up For the Valleyview Library
Since February 11, we have received close to 200 letters. We heard stories from people who grew up in rural communities, parents of trans kids, and community members themselves. Their message was clea...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Here's one way people are taking a stand against book bans, supporting libraries and queer youth, and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry. www.antihate.ca/sending_love...
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
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It's #FreedomToReadWeek! Learn more about the censorship challenges that Canadian publishers are facing. Give some love to @orcabook.bsky.social ❤️
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Victoria children’s book publisher says censorship is on the rise
Orca Book Publishers are standing by their authors amid hate-fueled censorship.
www.capitaldaily.ca
February 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's #FreedomToReadWeek! Learn more about the censorship challenges that Canadian publishers are facing. Give some love to @orcabook.bsky.social ❤️
www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victori...
www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victori...
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Book challenges are on the rise around the globe — in Belarus, China, Hungary, Turkiye, and even in Canada.
Although for Canadians #bookbans are perhaps most noticeable south of our border, the trend is creeping into our own communities and schools.
Although for Canadians #bookbans are perhaps most noticeable south of our border, the trend is creeping into our own communities and schools.
February 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Book challenges are on the rise around the globe — in Belarus, China, Hungary, Turkiye, and even in Canada.
Although for Canadians #bookbans are perhaps most noticeable south of our border, the trend is creeping into our own communities and schools.
Although for Canadians #bookbans are perhaps most noticeable south of our border, the trend is creeping into our own communities and schools.
February 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM