Sara Grochowski
@saragrochowski.bsky.social
Book pusher in the Midwest! PRH Children’s field rep working with independent bookstores. Ex-bookseller/youth librarian/PW reviewer. She/Her. 🌈 AuDHDer. #FreePalestine🇵🇸 *Opinions are my own*
When I think about how long I’ll make it in the end times, I know it won’t be long because I cannot go one day without Zyrtec before I want to scratch my skin off. Doesn’t bode well.
January 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
When I think about how long I’ll make it in the end times, I know it won’t be long because I cannot go one day without Zyrtec before I want to scratch my skin off. Doesn’t bode well.
The forthcoming translation of this 60s/70s Argentinian cartoon is feeling especially timely… #mafalda #bookbanning #morebookshopsthanbanks #comicsintranslation #elsewhereeditions #teamprh
January 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The forthcoming translation of this 60s/70s Argentinian cartoon is feeling especially timely… #mafalda #bookbanning #morebookshopsthanbanks #comicsintranslation #elsewhereeditions #teamprh
As a lifelong Michigander, I think this picture book belongs on every Midwest kiddo’s bookshelf! #wildanimals #ifyoufindafawn #teamprh
January 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
As a lifelong Michigander, I think this picture book belongs on every Midwest kiddo’s bookshelf! #wildanimals #ifyoufindafawn #teamprh
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The people who will die first from shortages will be disabled people who can’t obtain things like tubes for their at-home medical equipment or specialized food, a large portion of them kids.
It’s not really about having to cut out coffee. It’s about what’s next.
It’s not really about having to cut out coffee. It’s about what’s next.
January 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The people who will die first from shortages will be disabled people who can’t obtain things like tubes for their at-home medical equipment or specialized food, a large portion of them kids.
It’s not really about having to cut out coffee. It’s about what’s next.
It’s not really about having to cut out coffee. It’s about what’s next.
A real text exchange from a family member the same month they voted for Trump. I remember needing to loop back a few miles to the store. 🙃
January 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A real text exchange from a family member the same month they voted for Trump. I remember needing to loop back a few miles to the store. 🙃
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Reminder that the ALA Youth Media Awards is tomorrow, and if you can use a little joy in your morning, be sure to log in by 9AM CST. Let's soak in some #kidlit and #kidlitart love!
Awards 2025 | ALA Webcast Video Production by Unikron
This ALA award video production will be provided by Unikron webcast services
www.ala.unikron.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Reminder that the ALA Youth Media Awards is tomorrow, and if you can use a little joy in your morning, be sure to log in by 9AM CST. Let's soak in some #kidlit and #kidlitart love!
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A fake dating pact with your bestie’s ex? What could go wrong?
My young adult rom com, HER GOOD SIDE is out now in paperback and audiobook!
🥪💖🛹
🌞 www.therippedbodice....
🌞www.penguinteen.com/...
My young adult rom com, HER GOOD SIDE is out now in paperback and audiobook!
🥪💖🛹
🌞 www.therippedbodice....
🌞www.penguinteen.com/...
January 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
A fake dating pact with your bestie’s ex? What could go wrong?
My young adult rom com, HER GOOD SIDE is out now in paperback and audiobook!
🥪💖🛹
🌞 www.therippedbodice....
🌞www.penguinteen.com/...
My young adult rom com, HER GOOD SIDE is out now in paperback and audiobook!
🥪💖🛹
🌞 www.therippedbodice....
🌞www.penguinteen.com/...
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Not only has Yasmeen Lari done important and innovative work in earthquake and flood disaster areas since leaving private practice in 2000, she has been working on designing floating house structures for areas affected by severe flooding since turning 80 in 2020! #barefootarchitecture #picturebook
January 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Not only has Yasmeen Lari done important and innovative work in earthquake and flood disaster areas since leaving private practice in 2000, she has been working on designing floating house structures for areas affected by severe flooding since turning 80 in 2020! #barefootarchitecture #picturebook
I appreciate this non-preachy intro to intuitive eating for kiddos (and, if you’re like me, your boomer mom). #intuitiveeating #allfoodisgoodfood #picturebooks
January 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I appreciate this non-preachy intro to intuitive eating for kiddos (and, if you’re like me, your boomer mom). #intuitiveeating #allfoodisgoodfood #picturebooks
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Y'all, I am BEGGING YOU to turn on your alt text switch and alt text your images. Take the time, please. Make this place different in the ways that matter. It has gotten much worse, and we need to be moving the other way.
January 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Y'all, I am BEGGING YOU to turn on your alt text switch and alt text your images. Take the time, please. Make this place different in the ways that matter. It has gotten much worse, and we need to be moving the other way.
Go check out or request these picture books from your local library!
1 like = 1 lesser-spotted pb recommendation
1 like = 1 lesser-spotted pb recommendation
January 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Go check out or request these picture books from your local library!
1 like = 1 lesser-spotted pb recommendation
1 like = 1 lesser-spotted pb recommendation
I need some positive vibes and revisiting favorite books is always a good choice. 📚
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
January 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I need some positive vibes and revisiting favorite books is always a good choice. 📚
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
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Time again to fire up the old Resistance Machine. I was going to sell these 120 prints to make some extra money for my family, but Julie and I decided all profits should go to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Please support, please share. Thank you. ✌️ www.etsy.com/listing/1864...
January 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Time again to fire up the old Resistance Machine. I was going to sell these 120 prints to make some extra money for my family, but Julie and I decided all profits should go to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Please support, please share. Thank you. ✌️ www.etsy.com/listing/1864...
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It is not the point of you to “scale.” You are not at scale.
If you are able to do something that helps one person, you helped one person, and that is more than there were before. If you are part of a community that helps people, you are contributing to helping people at scale.
If you are able to do something that helps one person, you helped one person, and that is more than there were before. If you are part of a community that helps people, you are contributing to helping people at scale.
January 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It is not the point of you to “scale.” You are not at scale.
If you are able to do something that helps one person, you helped one person, and that is more than there were before. If you are part of a community that helps people, you are contributing to helping people at scale.
If you are able to do something that helps one person, you helped one person, and that is more than there were before. If you are part of a community that helps people, you are contributing to helping people at scale.
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For the last couple of years, library workers have been begging and pleading for attention on this. If you think this won't happen in your community, guess what, it will. You *have* to get involved. Now. Don't wait until the ban is in place.
With a press release titled “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax,” the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (DOE OCR) has dismissed all complaints of book banning that it had been investigating.
U.S. Dept. of Education Dismisses Book Ban Complaints, Rescinds Agreement in Civil Rights Violations in Forsyth County Book Removals
PEN America and EveryLibrary respond to the action taken by the Trump administration, which called the book bans
www.slj.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
For the last couple of years, library workers have been begging and pleading for attention on this. If you think this won't happen in your community, guess what, it will. You *have* to get involved. Now. Don't wait until the ban is in place.
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Did you know Moms For Liberty published their first book in November?
They did, and it's a picture book for 4-10 year olds. The kicker? They're fundraising to get it into some public schools...and they didn't even use an American illustrator for it.
wellsourced.substack.com/p/moms-for-l...
They did, and it's a picture book for 4-10 year olds. The kicker? They're fundraising to get it into some public schools...and they didn't even use an American illustrator for it.
wellsourced.substack.com/p/moms-for-l...
Moms For Liberty Published Their First Book
And the America First and America Best group used a Russian illustrator for it.
wellsourced.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Did you know Moms For Liberty published their first book in November?
They did, and it's a picture book for 4-10 year olds. The kicker? They're fundraising to get it into some public schools...and they didn't even use an American illustrator for it.
wellsourced.substack.com/p/moms-for-l...
They did, and it's a picture book for 4-10 year olds. The kicker? They're fundraising to get it into some public schools...and they didn't even use an American illustrator for it.
wellsourced.substack.com/p/moms-for-l...
I read a lot of books… but this is still true.
Bought a book today. Who am I kidding? Best of luck, book. I will forever wonder what goes on inside you x
January 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I read a lot of books… but this is still true.
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I try to limit how often I check the news (esp U.S. news). Yesterday when I saw that the new administration was dismissing book ban complaints, I thought it was fake news. Sadly, I was wrong. 😢
Follow my Book Bans & Libraries feed to see what people are saying:
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Follow my Book Bans & Libraries feed to see what people are saying:
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January 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I try to limit how often I check the news (esp U.S. news). Yesterday when I saw that the new administration was dismissing book ban complaints, I thought it was fake news. Sadly, I was wrong. 😢
Follow my Book Bans & Libraries feed to see what people are saying:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Follow my Book Bans & Libraries feed to see what people are saying:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
After days of being sick, I woke up with a will to live. Then I googled turtle soup and immediately felt weak again. Sometimes ignorance is bliss when reading a historical romance dinner scene.
January 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
After days of being sick, I woke up with a will to live. Then I googled turtle soup and immediately felt weak again. Sometimes ignorance is bliss when reading a historical romance dinner scene.