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Gabi Taboas
@gabitaboas.bsky.social
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YA horror and fantasy writer and editor
Website: gabrielataboas.com
Insta: gabit_writes
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Gabi Taboas @gabitaboas.bsky.social · Jul 10
My latest title in the WHO HQ collection! Learn all about Rita Moreno, the first Puerto Rican actress to win an Academy Award for her role in "West Side Story," who voiced Carmen San Diego, and a known political activist for human rights.
#amwriting #whohq #ritamoreno #nonfictionforkids
An older Rita Moreno dressed as her character Anita from the movie adaptation "West Side Story." In the background is a musical stage of New York City at twilight.
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dezinpub.bsky.social
We are live! ☺️💜💃🏿

www.kickstarter.com/projects/boo...
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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lizshannonmiller.com
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
Screenshot of text: unfuck google drive by shooting gemini Hey folks! Google is fucking you via sneaky enshittification again! Want the shit in your google drive to load instantly again, instead of taking for-fucking-ever? Open your gdrive (web OR app) Settings > Manage Apps Gemini was checked "use as default" (and i sure the fuck didn't set it that way, this was a silent push) Nuke that, and suddenly, folders that took up to a minute to populate and sort do so in a fraction of a second.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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cengaldre.com
folks can complain about the effectiveness of scheduled orderly mass protest but to think about it another way its the closest thing we have to the opening scene of A Muppet Christmas Carol where all the muppets sing "there goes Mr. Dipshit, there goes Mr. Ass" to Scrooge and it clearly bothered him
October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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shakespeare.lol
[Exit pursued by a bear.]
Only you can resist fascist liars. It’s Smokey the Bear.
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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eliotbaum.bsky.social
Please stay safe today, US pals ❤️
aclu.org ACLU @aclu.org · Oct 18
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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sifu.tweety.fish
Protest sign saying “frog and toad protest” with a drawing of frog and toad holding protest signs
October 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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alioop7.bsky.social
Need new eyes on your work in progress or getting ready to query? With 15+ years in trade publishing, I can help navigate #kidlit publishing's confusing rules. Let's make your work shine!

I'm booking for fall and winter. Please reach out if you have any questions!

www.alisonweisseditorial.com
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August 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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shellyromero.bsky.social
It’s an absolute farce for Scholastic to have Lauren Bezos be a “literary champion” along with providing her book in English & Spanish when she attended the inauguration of the man whose administration is leading country-wide book bans, unlawful ICE raids & deportations, & the defunding of libraries
September 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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pedroiniguez.bsky.social
Latinx Heritage month is coming up and this is a reminder that I've put together a very robust Latinx Spec Fic Author starter pack! Go follow and support these authors!

go.bsky.app/6BAmgpi
September 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
gabitaboas.bsky.social
Sooooooo excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the Tin House Autumn Online Workshop! @tinhouse.bsky.social #author #amwriting
September 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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sandraproudman.bsky.social
At $7,200 / $40,000 goal with only five days left, you can help support #KidLit4Ceasefire families via links on my 🔗🌳

Please share the fundraiser page:
32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerAuction
August 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
gabitaboas.bsky.social
My latest title in the WHO HQ collection! Learn all about Rita Moreno, the first Puerto Rican actress to win an Academy Award for her role in "West Side Story," who voiced Carmen San Diego, and a known political activist for human rights.
#amwriting #whohq #ritamoreno #nonfictionforkids
An older Rita Moreno dressed as her character Anita from the movie adaptation "West Side Story." In the background is a musical stage of New York City at twilight.
July 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
gabitaboas.bsky.social
A month behind but it’s been one year since the publication of WHO IS BAD BUNNY? To many more fun books to write and more amazing music from el conejo malo.
July 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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venessakelley.bsky.social
On this last day of Pride and Caribbean Heritage Month, I figured I’d remind old & new friends that I’m already hard at work on my next book: MANU FACES THE MUSIC (@onipress.bsky.social, 2026) 🎶🇵🇷

Get ready to see a lot more about this sapphic urban fantasy in the coming months!
June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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lgions.bsky.social
my debut graphic novel 'on starlit shores' is available to pre-order in both the us (30th sep) and uk (6th nov) now! 🤩 bio.site/lgions
lgions.bsky.social Bex Glendining 🍃 @lgions.bsky.social · Feb 13
So excited to share the cover for my debut graphic novel 'On Starlit Shores' coming 9th September '25 ✨

"In this YA urban fantasy graphic novel, Alex must return to the town where she was born to unravel the magical mysteries her late grandmother left behind."
cover for my graphic novel 'on starlit shores' in the foreground there are seals on some rocks looking at the sea and a lighthouse. in the background there is a large side profile of alex, the main character looking at some clouds. her hair is filled with stars, and she is crying softly
June 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
Sorry to poke this but things are tight and a bit scary
amalasrosa.bsky.social Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · May 13
Sharing my ko-fi because it’s always a great way to support your fave artists

ko-fi.com/amalas

And there are also some new posts on my patreon

Patreon.com/Amalas
Screenshot of my ko-fi page with my ko-fi goal saying “With your support I'm able to continue to work on my art and work on personal projects and comics and continue to share them online for free” Blurred image screenshot of my latest patreon post with the caption: “Meet the character: Marina” In this post I talk a bit about one of the side characters of our up coming graphic novel
May 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
gabitaboas.bsky.social
Hello hello I (finally) have an author account where I will periodically share all my writerly things and whatever whimsy comes to mind.

www.instagram.com/gabit_writes...
May 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
It's a LJ star for WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON by @venessakelley.bsky.social

🌟 "this powerfully queer story will stand tall in its own right on any shelf." 🌟

Read the full review here
this powerfully queer story will stand tall in its own right on any shelf.
April 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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rukman.bsky.social
Hello friends, I've been hit with an emergency bill, so I'm opening up a few slots for editorial services. I'll cover the details in thread but would appreciate any shares. I'm a Tessera Editorial alum, have several short fiction credits, and have helped several writers with their query materials.
April 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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dinfontay.com
Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:
Every April, we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day to remind us how vital indie bookstores are to our communities and society. It’s a day of joy and solidarity, and significant financial impact for these bookstores. This year, Amazon is undercutting that with a “Book Sale” on the same day—a calculated move by a company that has already put half the bookstores in the country out of business, controls over 60% of the market and sells far more books than all indie bookstores combined. The people at Amazon responsible for the timing of their "Book Sale" should be ashamed, but they are shameless.
April 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
gabitaboas.bsky.social
I shelved a YA contemp fantasy I finished years ago about magic shops and not-so-dead grandfathers. I can’t bring myself to touch it yet. I’m hoping my latest draft of a fantasy murder mystery can help me break that glass case and revise it in the future.
April 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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librarychristi.bsky.social
Heading to Salem, MA
Yellow protest sign reading “information is power, reading is resistance” Yellow protest sign reading “hands of our libraries”
April 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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lncann.bsky.social
Front:
No kings, no fascists, no broligarchs
April 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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miafarrow.bsky.social
Pussy Riot came to NYC to tell us “ We see the rise of authoritarianism here
and we want go call people to not be silent. We want ppl to remember not to give up”.
April 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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scyung.bsky.social
🪞 we made soaps for @jennihowell.bsky.social’s luminous YA debut BOYS WITH SHARP TEETH and u can preorder the soapies (and the book) now‼️ www.sossapo.com/shop/p/boys-...
Boys with Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell book soap — SOS Sapo
These dramatic mirror soaps are inspired by the gorgeous dark YA fantasy novel BOYS WITH SHARP TEETH by Jenni Howell and make a great gift for book lovers!
www.sossapo.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM