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debbieohi.com
Reminder: Be wary of impersonator accts on Bluesky. Many are impersonating high-profile AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS. I have been duped several times. More info, plus how real-life authors & illus can avoid looking like an impersonator acct:

publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/im...
#BlueSkyTips #KidLit
Impersonator or Imposter Accounts - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Impersonator or Imposter Accounts on Bluesky As Bluesky grows in popularity, so are the number of trolls, spammers, and impersonator accounts. Happily, there are many ways to Control What You Do (& D…
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August 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Older technologies have aided and perhaps enfeebled writers. “But with A.I. we’re so thoroughly able to outsource our thinking that it makes us more average, too,” Kyle Chayka writes.
A.I. Is Homogenizing Our Thoughts
Recent studies suggest that tools such as ChatGPT make our brains less active and our writing less original.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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indivisible.org
“We’ve got about 26 Republican targets. We need four of them. This is not a done deal.“

@ezralevin.bsky.social highly encourages you to stop doomscrolling and start contacting your representative. We can still defeat Trump’s Tax Scam and save Medicaid and SNAP: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
July 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Isobelle Ouzman carves intricate 3D illustrations into discarded books found in dumpsters, recycling bins, and local thrift shops #WomensArt
June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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🌞⛱️ Holiday Reading ?!🍹🧡💛

The 3rd WA book!
Already at Number 1 on #BestSeller Lists!!
Get your copy at any online, indie or local bookstore in your area, country....

Thank you.
June 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Brazilian artist Evelyn Tannus, known for tattoo designs on her ceramics #WomensArt
Photo of four ceramic arms and one hand, all in white with blue tattoo designs, the arms are vertical and rest on a glass shelf
June 27, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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"A collage full of nature 🌱🌷" from Gemma Matthews, contemporary embroidery artist who creates free hand pieces #WomensArt
Artwork featuring twelve squares each containing embroidered images of plants, flowers and trees in various vivid colours
June 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Survivor, 1983 lino print by African American artist Elizabeth Catlett #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
June 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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'Go Cats' by contemporary artist Angela Smyth #WomensArt #Monday
Painted artwork featuring three comic heads of cats one above the other, one in red, one in yellow, and one in black, with the hand written text 'On your marks" and "Get ready' only between the top two, the bottom cat smiles, all on a cream background
June 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Kirsty Elson, UK multi media artist based in Cornwall who creates sculptures out of driftwood collected from the beaches of her home #WomensArt
Sculpted artwork resembling two little houses on a slope next to two trees created with driftwood
June 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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martyd409.bsky.social
RED,WINE&BLUE:
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July 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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optimistsresist.bsky.social
Take Action Now to #StopTheCuts!

Tasks in graphics below.

Links from graphics:

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July 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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indivisiblearizona.org
Arizona's AZ-01 & AZ-06 are target districts! 📢 Want to stop this bill? Your actions make a difference!
* Visit your Rep's office ASAP
* Flood the phones & email
* Spread the word on social media
* Knock on 5 neighbors' doors
For more details, click on the article below #AZPolitics
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Jul 1
Trump’s Tax Scam now heads back to the House, where Republicans can only afford to lose 3 votes. The bill barely squeaked by with a single-vote margin the first time, and it’s only gotten more divisive since.

Anyone who tells you this is a done deal doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has passed the Senate. We can still defeat it in the House.
By Sarah Dohl, Indivisible Chief Campaigns Officer
indivisibleteam.medium.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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50501movement.bsky.social
These are the weak points. You know what to do. First thing tomorrow, use 5calls.org and raise hell.
Call these U.S. Representatives and tell them to vote NO on the “Big Beautiful Bill”: AZ-06, Juan Ciscomani CA-22, David Valadao CA-40, Young Kim CA-41, Ken Calvert CO-08, Gabe Evans FL-07, Cory Mills FL-13, Anna Paulina Luna FL-27, Maria Elvira Salazar IA-01, Mariannette Miller-Meeks IA-02, Ashley Hinson IA-03, Zach Nunn MI-07, Tom Barrett MO-02, Ann Wagner NJ-07, Tom Kean Jr. NY-17, Mike Lawler OH-07, Max Miller OH-10, Mike Turner OH-15, Mike Carey PA-01, Brian Fitzpatrick PA-07, Ryan Mackenzie PA-08, Rob Bresnahan PA-10, Scott Perry TN-05, Andy Ogles TX-15, Monica De La Cruz VA-01, Rob Wittman VA-02, Jen Kiggans WI-01, Bryan Steil WI-03, Derrick Van Orden
July 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4
Today's Supreme Court decision, though couched in the language of freedom and inclusivity, is a tragic failure for both the right to read and the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. Authors Against Book Bans stands firmly and fiercely against the decision and its rationale. To allow parents to "object" to the presence of positive books about the lives and rights of LGBTQIA+ people is to allow them to "object" to the existence of LGBTQIA+ students, parents, educators, and others in the wider community. You cannot “opt out” of reality, no matter what today’s majority opinion states. These books belong on shelves and these stories belong in classrooms and curricula.
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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This ruling isn’t about freedom or inclusivity. There is no freedom in a classroom where queer families are erased. There is no inclusivity for preschoolers who are separated from their peers during storytime. This decision will promote fear, close minds, and exclude countless Americans from their school communities. It is also certain to lead to “soft censorship” – where there will be no need to “opt out” of specific books because they will not make it to the shelves, read-alouds, or lessons in the first place. This is a dangerous path, one that teaches our elementary students to be threatened by their classmates, to fear their friends’ families, their teachers, and our wide, diverse world. Justice Sotomayor said it clearly in her dissent: "The harm will not be borne by educators alone: Children will suffer too."
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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We know this: diversity of culture, of stories, of character, of identity, enrich us as people and as a society. The stories we share with children build creativity, curiosity, and empathy. They make young readers more understanding, more intelligent. Kinder. Brighter. They root out discrimination. They build community and save lives. This is why we take pride in our books. To our members, friends, and loved ones in the LGBTQIA+ community—storytellers, families and most importantly, young people—today, Authors Against Book Bans reaffirms our commitment to you. We are proud to stand with you, to celebrate you, and to advocate for your books We stand with all the authors and illustrators who were singled out by this decision; your books highlight the joy of the queer experience and inspire curiosity, courage, and community.
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Courage and community are what we need in the face of such decisions, and we at Authors Against Books Bans remain devoted to fighting for the freedom to read. We call upon everyone to join us in condemning this decision and making sure that LGBTQIA+ books remain on shelves and LGBTQIA+ voices continue to speak to readers of all ages.
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
If you need a reminder of what we're fighting for, here are a bunch of authors reading short excerpts of letters sent to them by grateful readers. Recommend having tissues handy.
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
With the barrage of information assaulting our attention, slowing down & taking the time to, you know, actually think about things is almost a radical act. This reflection becomes the base for sustainable action.
authorsabb.bsky.social Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Jun 29
TUESDAY: REFLECT
Read over what you wrote yesterday. What does it say about your values? About your energy? What do you find yourself wishing for? Angry about? Imagining? See if you can pull all of that together into a couple statements.
July 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
With so much happening & so much stress it's easy to lose one's bearings. A writing exercise like this is one way to re-ground yourself in your values.
authorsabb.bsky.social Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Jun 29
A potential schedule for this week.

MONDAY: WRITE
Answer, by hand, the question: Why are books important to me? You can do it all at once or work on it over the course of the day. Whatever fits your schedule! This is just for you so be honest about your ideas & gentle with yourself.
June 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Did you know Florida leads the nation in book bans (by a lot)? And that most of the bans come from just a handful of people? And that the books aren't "porn" as claimed, but just... books? Help Authors Against Book Bans (@aabbri.bsky.social) &
@flfreedomread.bsky.social defend the freedom to read.
penamerica.bsky.social PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Jun 23
🧵 The dog days of summer may be unavoidable. Dog books?

For some readers, they're getting harder to find.

Turns out the book banners who told you their only concern was "pornography" are also trying to restrict many students' right to read about... dogs.
Book cover for 'Every Dog in the Neighborhood' by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Labeled as BANNED in Clay County, FL. PEN America logo appears at bottom right.
June 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
Texas! Remember all that calling & contacting & applying pressure you did to stop HB3225 the last time? You need to do it again bc they are trying to sneak it into a special session. Don't let them. You've practiced this now.
Stop House Bill 3225
Bill affecting Texas public libraries to be heard by State Affairs Committee on Monday, April 14. Call, email, and make plans to testify to oppose the bill now.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
Congratulations to Rhode Island who just passed a Freedom to Read bill! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen! R.I. House passes anti-censorship bill ‘Freedom to Read Act’ share.google/dyS9S8nlF1gx...
R.I. House passes ‘Freedom to Read Act’ aimed at curbing library ‘censorship’ - The Boston Globe
Representative Morales said the bill is needed because R.I. has had 25 attempts to censor books, but Representative Roberts said it would help ‘promote perversion.’
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June 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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authorsabb.bsky.social
Are you a reader looking to get involved in the fight against book bans? Here are some ways (besides, of course responding to our calls to action!)
1. Get involved with your local school or library board.
2. Donate/connect to @uabookbans.bsky.social
3. Donate/connect to @everylibrary.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM