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Jennifer Pooley
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I love Los Angeles and all of the extraordinary people who make our city so magical • Editor at Lucasfilm Publishing • Tongva land 🪷 Echo Park
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I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
Acquired Tastes: A Call for Submissions
For younger writers, ages 15-21
audacity.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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I have books to write and people to take care of. I don’t have time to get Covid or a cold!
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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All I want for Christmas is some…book sales. Alternately, I would love to visit your book club or would a request to carry my book at your local library. I’m so proud of this book, and I hope that I can share that love with more people. 💗💗💗
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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NEW EPISODE: NYT bestselling author @kwamembalia.bsky.social joins us to discuss his newest young-adult novel “Star Wars: The Last Order” and getting to explore Finn and Jannah’s pasts as stormtroopers. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!✨

🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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"The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands & candy stalls. They buy out every last item — every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they load up the food and deliver it to shelters and families in need."
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November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Our new review is all about Jeff the Land Shark and his adorable, chaotic limited series. It’s cute, funny, full of heart, and packed with great Marvel cameos. Jeff proves once again that he doesn’t need words to steal the whole show! 🦈 @kellythompson.bsky.social @tokitokoro.bsky.social
‘Jeff The Land Shark’ Review: Cute, Chaotic, and Totally Jawsome
Jeff’s been stealing the show whenever he’s in a team, and we always loved his one-shot issues! But a limited series from one of our favorite writers? We needed to talk about it! Jeff the Land Shar…
comicswarlocks.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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I interviewed ferociously brilliant filmmaker Mira Nair, a.k.a Zohran Mamdani’s mother, about how her voice and vision have shaped a man who sees a better way forward for all of us. SPOILER ALERT: Love matters.

www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...
How Mira Nair Built the World That Made Zohran Mamdani
The legendary director talks with Harper's Bazaar about becoming an artist and a parent
www.harpersbazaar.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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The Sheraton Boston Hotel in the Back Bay announced its official “Goodnight Moon” suite this month, describing the room as an immersive experience that replicates the setting of the classic children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown. trib.al/UDYHvId
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tomie dePaola’s beloved picture book “Strega Nona,” showcasing the original illustrations and highlighting Minnesota’s unique role in preserving the warmth, artistry and enduring cultural impact of this classic story.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Thanks to everyone who made the launch day for STAR WARS: MASTER OF EVIL so special and fun. Go out there and spread the word. Vader is back in (space) town!
Today is the day!

STAR WARS: MASTER OF EVIL is out!

Grab it from your favorite store, or hit up tinyurl.com/master-of-evil for some order links!

Launch day bonus! Meet Halland Goth, commander of the Royal Guard, in this brand new exclusive extract over at @space.com! www.space.com/entertainmen...
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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I'm available for developmental edits on full and partial manuscripts for a limited time! Full details here:

open.substack.com/pub/danieljo...
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.
trib.al
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Just started reading The Last Order from @kwamembalia.bsky.social and that dedication page got me fired up already! Got a feeling this is exactly what I need right now.
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Big day for people who care about other people
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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thank you for the outpouring of support!

those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.
Donate to Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover, organized by Lexi McMenamin
More than half the team at Teen Vogue was laid off this week by our parent co… Lexi McMenamin needs your support for Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover
www.gofundme.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM