L Ryan Storms

“Do Something” When I was in college (a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far…wait, never mind; it was just a long time ago), I was a recipient of a scholarship that allowed me to continue my towards getting …

Sometimes we just need a reminder to *do something.* Let this serve as your reminder.

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🔥 Top Campaigns, Last 24 Hours:

1️⃣ “Congress Must Halt ICE’s Use of Flawed Facial Recognition and Surveillance Apps” (+10,735)
2️⃣ “Trump’s Greenland Threats Raise Alarming Questions About Fitness for Office” (+3,425)
3️⃣ “Congress Must Act After ICE Kills a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis” (+2,551)

I absolutely adore all three scents from the Slip collection and am so glad for the opportunity to work with Scribblin’ Quill! ❤️

In the waiting room for a diagnostic mammogram and I am 100% sure they are playing a smooth jazz version of “Heard it Through the Grapevine.”

All I can see in my head are dancing raisins. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Vote No to Kill The Big Ugly Bill Text SIGN PZZLLS to 50409 to send this to your officials.

I’ll call again tomorrow. We need a handful of votes to #killthebill.

Meanwhile - Heres a handy @resist.bot petition to send with your call:

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Had a blast hanging out with Lee Miao at the ALA Conference! So grateful to the Eastern PA SCBWI leadership for booking a spot at ALA this year. In an hour & a half, I was able to hand out 20 copies of Slip to eager readers and libraries. Mission accomplished.

#americanlibraryassociation

ALA Annual Conference Eastern PA SCBWI booth 2366 Friday meet authors Lee Y. Miao and L. Ryan Storms

ALA Annual Conference Eastern PA SCBWI booth #2366 Saturday meet authors Jennifer Robin Barr (9-11am), Ellen Ramsey (9-11am), Patricia Kreiser (11-1pm), Heather P. Stigall (11-1pm), Berrie Torgan-Randall (1-3pm), Melissa Trempe (1-3pm), Annette Whipple (3-5pm), and Laura Parnum (3-5pm).

ALA Annual Conference Eastern PA SCBWI booth #2366 Sunday meet authors Hallee Adelman (9-11am), Allyn Howard (9-11am), Linda Oatman High (11-1pm), Thelia Hutchinson (11-1pm), Matt Phelan (1-3pm), Alison Green Myers (1-3pm), Jan Zauzmer (3-5pm), and Doug Wechsler (3-5pm).

ALA Annual Conference Eastern PA SCBWI booth #2366 Monday meet authors Hilda Eunice Burgos (9-11:30am) and Nicole Wolverton (11:30-2:00pm).

Here's our full lineup of authors and illustrators appearing at Eastern PA SCBWI booth #2366! Please stop by!

#ALAAC25

This week, a (middle-aged, white dude) friend told me he finished reading Slip while on a work trip. Said he enjoyed it. But most importantly, he said he passed it on to a friend who has a daughter he thinks needs it.

And THAT is why I wrote Slip.

Friday! Come say hi. I’ll have 30 copies of slip to give away for FREE.

#ala #epascbwi #yafiction #fictionwithamission #erasethestigma #mentalhealth #anxiety #indiereaderapproved #kirkussaysgetit #slip #freebook #teenreads

Berks Celtic Fest this Saturday where it’s supposed to be a cool 84 degrees. (Which will feel like a cold front after this week…)

Come celebrate all the Celtic music, dance, food, & drink. Buy yourself a new book, escape reality for a short time, & revel in your ability to embrace empathy.

Librarians, come see me at ALA (Booth 2366) on Friday! I have 30 free copies of Slip to give away to get into school and community libraries. (My other books will be available for sale, too!)

#alaconference #ala #freebooks #teenreads

Thanks so much!

Thank you!!!

Thank you!!! Miss you!

In between attacks on human rights, destruction of climate, and hatred and violence spewed online and in-person, good things CAN still happen. Never forget to celebrate them. They matter.

Lifelong dream? Accomplished today. Thanks for the warm welcome @sfwa.bsky.social!

It was wonderful, thanks! Firefly Bookstore is ALWAYS magical. ❤️

Ah, thanks for including me in this awesome company !

Green lettering saying Eastern PA SCBWI, blue lettering saying Member News!, and a black and white image of a rolled newspaper

It's time for Member News! Click over to our blog for exciting news from our members this month including Becca Wierwille, @lryanstorms.bsky.social, Hallee Adelman, @berrietr.bsky.social, @candacespizzirri.bsky.social, and @lauraparnum.bsky.social.
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In this house, we obey cats.

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! ❤️

To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.

—With love,
Your American allies.

Thousands are seen spread out for hundreds of metres towards buildings in the distance. The mountains are seen on the horizon.

A quick 🧵of the incredible sights in cities across the USA right now.

Millions are on the street speaking out against Trump & Musk trampling the Constitution.

Let’s start here with Salt Lake City 😳👏

#HandsOff #HandsOff2025 #FiftyFiftyOne

(📸Nate Blouin)

Members of the MA chapter of Authors Against Book Bans holding our signs in Boston Common: left to right - LGBTQ+ books save lives, Bans off our books, Free speech makes America great, Hands off libraries

A sign at the rally reading: Insecure men are threatened by strong women

A sign at the rally reading “Lock em up” with the faces of Trump, Musk and Vance behind bars

I am standing with my back to the camera holding my sign that says Bans Off Our Books. Next to me is another person holding a sign reading Deceitful Oligarchs Grabbing Everything (DOGE)

Some of my favorite signs from today’s #handsoff rally in Boston

Palm Springs, California 4/5/25

Baltimore city hall

So proud of Trump stronghold Knoxville, TN for a massive turnout that stretches at least six city blocks! cc @hcrichardson.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social

Augusta, Maine

Wow Chicago!

#HandsOff #FiftyFiftyOne

(🎥 Marco Foster)

people being in the streets means something. never let your cynicism convince you otherwise.

Hands Off, Sacramento! 🇺🇸✊🏼💙🇺🇸✊🏼🙌