DrDonnaB
@drdonnab.bsky.social
I love to write, read, teach, learn, create, advocate, collaborate, and find moments of joy, wonder, and delight. I recently reclaimed my voice as a CSA survivor. I'm an autistic lesbian. I love kidlit, especially MG, and chaired the Huck Award (21-22).
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As authors generally, and as authors for children specifically, our whole job is to remove ourselves from the page and make space for the reader. Let the reader build the world. Let the reader have the space to define the story - and their own story - for themselves. It's a great responsibilty.
April 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As authors generally, and as authors for children specifically, our whole job is to remove ourselves from the page and make space for the reader. Let the reader build the world. Let the reader have the space to define the story - and their own story - for themselves. It's a great responsibilty.
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I'm just gonna say it: children's authors have a responsibility to their readers. How can we expect our readers to have empathy and care for our characters if we do not first extend empathy and care (and love too. Of course love) to our readers. We have to love them first.
April 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I'm just gonna say it: children's authors have a responsibility to their readers. How can we expect our readers to have empathy and care for our characters if we do not first extend empathy and care (and love too. Of course love) to our readers. We have to love them first.
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This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re “#DrawnToFreedom” — the freedom to read, the freedom to access information, the freedom to find community — all of the opportunities our libraries provide.
Right to Read Day
The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.
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March 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re “#DrawnToFreedom” — the freedom to read, the freedom to access information, the freedom to find community — all of the opportunities our libraries provide.
This pisses me off. I'm so sorry they are doing this.
March 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This pisses me off. I'm so sorry they are doing this.
I couldn't put it down! It's so good.
March 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I couldn't put it down! It's so good.
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We know that the on-the-ground reality can diverge from what happens in the courts – if you are experiencing an interruption in care because of the Executive Order, reach out to the Trans Youth Emergency Project. southernequality.org/tyep/
Trans Youth Emergency Project: Supporting Families of Trans Youth
Supporting families of trans youth nationwide through the logistical and financial burdens of navigating bans on gender-affirming care.
southernequality.org
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We know that the on-the-ground reality can diverge from what happens in the courts – if you are experiencing an interruption in care because of the Executive Order, reach out to the Trans Youth Emergency Project. southernequality.org/tyep/