Jennifer Navarre (she/her)

*young me, developing a strong sense of justice*

This is gonna be great, what an asset, this will never drive me insane

HHS Layoffs Likely To Have Ripple Effect On Disability Programs Nationwide Mass firings at a federal agency supporting community living efforts for people with disabilities are fueling concerns that funding will be disrupted and programs could be forced to close.

1/ Trump has gutted the Admin. for Community Living (ACL), a lifeline for 2,500+ orgs. Its grants supported local Independent Living Centers, dev. disabilities councils, respite care & more—helping people with disabilities & older adults live independently.
www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/04/03/h...

Our amazing @dianeravitch.bsky.social opening #NPE2025Columbus this a.m.

NPE/NPE Action Conference kicking off NOW with opening remarks by Diane Ravitch and rural communities/public school advocate Jess Piper! Go to our website for updates and the conference schedule networkforpubliceduc... #NPE2025Columbus

@network4pubed.bsky.social So happy to be here among friends to support public schools in these challenging times #NPE2025Columbus

I don’t see it on the list. Did I miss it?

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now!

About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund.

How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST).

How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.

Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Kid Lit For Los Angeles promotional illustration shows a cute bear in a construction hat carrying a giant pencil, brush, and pen. Background is a loose sketch of the Los Angeles sky line. Illustration by Sydney Hanson.

Bidding ends Jan.26th! KidLit For Los Angeles auction aims to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts. Items include advice from pro #KidLit editors, agents, art directors, authors, illustrations. I'm offering KidLit portfolio critique and an AMA (Ask Me Anything).

Art by Sydney Hanson.

AABB Author Sign-Up Form Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...

You should also join AABB, like damn. We have model letters for you to read, media training, and we can let you know when we NEED those letters

WHICH IS CONSTANTLY (and will only get worse ✌🏽)

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I'm a kidlit editor and book coach who works with authors of picture books (rhyming and prose), chapter books, and middle grade and YA novels. #pb #cb #mg #ya #amwriting #amediting

As the U.S. shifts into a volatile political landscape targeting critical thinking, I want to share an important reminder to the #booksky community:

The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.

I know, Kindle users, it sucks—but your digital copy can be deleted any time.

Donate to Please Support Karen & Ingin's Recovery from the Eaton Fire, organized by Alice Hom Dear friends, family, and community members, We're Alice, Di… Alice Hom needs your support for Please Support Karen & Ingin's Recovery from the Eaton Fire

Friends, this GoFundMe is, unfortunately, legit. Can’t talk about it now, but I’m sure posts about the absurdity of life are to come. Please share if you can. #EatonFire

Another social media platform? No no no no no…

a tweet that expresses the wish for a word that means “I love you friend. I don’t have the energy to communicate but I want to indicate that although we’ve not spoken in some time, my love for you is undying and I am your eternal supporter.”

brb sending this tweet to everyone I’ve ever loved in my life

*cries in chapter book*

At #NCTE24 this week, this is the message I'll be sharing on repeat.

4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.

On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day

So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga

I loved Drew Leclair Gets a Clue! Off to track down the second book.

@jenavarre.bsky.social

RAPPER'S FIRST TIME HAMILTON REACTION PART 1 (ALEXANDER HAMILTON, AARON BURR, SIR, MY SHOT) YouTube video by Amari Leone

If you're looking for something totally different to sink a bunch of time into, last month I found this rapper dude who hates musicals & had no idea what Hamilton was about but who is doing reaction videos to the entirety of Hamilton bit by bit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX-k...

Thank you!

👋 I’m a freelance kidlit editor and book coach.

One of the things I love about Bluesky is the gift links feed. It is just articles people have shared as gift links.

A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #1,243,778, Jennifer Navarre (she/her) ‪@jenavarre.bsky.social‬, joined on Sep 27, 2023"

Probably the only time I've been an early-ish joiner.

I use Passion Planner. Their customer service is not great, but every year when I look at other planners online, I still like theirs best.

(I, um, also haven't used it since July. But next week maybe?)

Regional virtual events The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

SCBWI has a page on their site with webinars offered by chapters around the world.

www.scbwi.org/regional-vir...

For other orgs, sometimes I just have to discover a conference a week too late and then sign up for their email list and/or make a note to look for it again next year.

Thanks, @kimschebler.bsky.social! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Day 1 of #ACESVCon23 was filled with so many wonderful sessions, so I'm glad replays will be available to catch the ones I missed. Also happy for the positive feedback I've gotten for my session. Thanks, everyone! 😊