Following the lies and hatred targeting trans folks during the State of the Union Address, numerous republican House representatives introduced a bill that would create A NATIONWIDE BOOK BAN.
Here's what it is and what to do: bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
I've had a few people ask if I was doing a holiday card again this year and the answer is YES! Our card last year was created by the extremely talented @batslangley.bsky.social. I'll be announcing this year's artist soon, so stay tuned! If you'd like me to send you one, click the link in my profile.
Boosting this title for teens as we start a new school year. If you know a young reader who could benefit from this, please check it out. bookshop.org/p/books/quee...
@ericrosswood.bsky.social @jodieanders.bsky.social
Thank you for the wonderful shoutout and for always supporting the community. ❤️
Yay! It was lovely to see you, too! 🥰
While signing books at the #Pride festival in Norwalk, CT, I had the opportunity to meet two amazing queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Kandy Muse and JuJubee! They saw my shirt and said they were both supporters of diverse books and the freedom to read. How cool is that?!
A great start to #FathersDay. We’re so lucky to have two AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL kids. My heart is full. 🥰
Love this! ❤️
In honor of Independent Bookstore Week, order yourself a few more books! Like SCOTUS case LGBTQ+ (rainbow heart) books from Loyalty Books. It then shows the covers of 9 picture books.
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, you should treat yourself to any one of these LGBTQ+ books from the SCOTUS case using this link to benefit @loyaltybooks.bsky.social
It’s a lovely, DC bookstore that is Black-Asian-Queer Owned: bookshop.org/lists/suppor...
Mahmoud v. Taylor is being heard at the Supreme Court today and supporters of the freedom to read are holding a Rally for Inclusive Education. We stopped by to show our support! #freedomtoread #ireadbannedbooks #kidlit #booksnotbans #lgbtqkidlit
Thank you! 😊
Yay! Congrats, Lee!
I just ate a ton of Girl Scout cookies. 😊 🍪
Cover of LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK OF PRIDE, two parents kissing their child on the cheek while she holds a rainbow flag
MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
Unite Against Book Bans, an anti-censorship initiative of the ALA, has continued to expand its Book Résumé Database for challenged books
Also, just behind the scenes knowledge about the industry and how it works. For example, before I published STRONG, I had no idea that there were different marketing tracks for books (commercial vs school & library) and that some books get both and some only get one if any. It was a big shock for me
I’m not sure what kind of presentation you’re putting together, but I’m always interested in behind the scenes industry data/info and fun insights. Peeks behind the curtain. Like how many submissions do agents typically get in a month? How many clients do they normally represent on average?
I'm thrilled to finally be able to share this announcement, and I can't wait for you all to meet Felix! A huge thank you to Jennifer, Tina, and Liz for making this possible. And I can't wait to see the magic that Nathalia brings to the page!@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Yay! Thank you! 😊
I haven’t read this book in ages and I don’t remember this part. Definitely need to read it again.
You can’t even smell the flowers without someone getting mad about it. #pbchat
Love the facial expression!
Creating some good, magical book energy and putting it out into the world. 🪄 🌟
Congrats @leslea.bsky.social for the Sydney Taylor Honor. So glad your beautiful book is getting the recognition it deserves. ❤️ #alayma
Here we go! Woohoo!
Stage at LibLearnX. A podium with Youth Media Awards logo and skirted table with placards for the presenters.
The stage is set for the 2025 #ALAYMA announcements!
Join us at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
Attendees at the 2023 ALA Youth MEdia Awards await the start of the program in a dark auditorium with the Youth Media Awards logo displaying on a bright screen.
📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
Waiting for the ALA Awards to start. Looking forward to cheering you all on! #ALAYMA
