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@torrye.bsky.social

disruptor, readaholic, educator, and mom of 2

359 Followers  |  87 Following  |  27 Posts  |  Joined: 28.11.2024  |  2.0718

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Message received indeed.

25.02.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The House will vote TODAY on whether to advance devastating cuts to Medicaid that would destroy lifesaving programs for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.

Call your representative now and tell them to save Medicaid at (202) 224-3121.

25.02.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1110    πŸ” 452    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 26

I love this for us. Sorry KC fans!

10.02.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to Super Bowl LIX Champion Kendrick Lamar. 🀣

The revolution is about to be televised! #resistβœŠπŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

10.02.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, this energy! #resist

09.02.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Following! Black Authors and Characters Matter!

07.02.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😩

05.02.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Podcast celebrating Black history and culture for all ages! πŸ‘πŸΎ

02.02.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@amygarner.bsky.social Just FYI - I heard back from StoryGraph and they said you should be able to add as many books as you can with no fee. Perhaps it has changed since you last tried? Please let me know if this isn’t true!

02.02.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black history is American history. As an educator, I am committed to keep teaching the truth, making & taking up space for Black voices in curricula, reflecting on our struggles & our resistance, all while highlighting Black joy…. not just this February, but ALL YEAR LONG. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

02.02.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I will not give into the lies. I will not give into the fear. Repeat it." - @jimacosta.bsky.social

29.01.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The StoryGraph We'll help you track your reading and choose your next book.

If you don't have Good Reads already, good! Just go to Story Graph website and sign up (they also have an Android and iPhone app). thestorygraph.com

28.01.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Words we needed from sociologist Jennifer Walter.

Take a deep breath. This is marathon, not a sprint. Take breaks when you need to. Laugh. Spend time in community. And continue to do the work. #Resist

28.01.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here is a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiq...

28.01.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of a Politico Pro Breaking News Alert headline. The headline reads, "Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of all federal aid." The subhead explains that the freeze, ordered by President Trump's budget office, suspends all federal financial assistance, potentially halting payments to states and U.S. households relying on aid such as SNAP food assistance. A memo cited claims that Social Security and Medicare will not be affected. The memo includes a statement criticizing the use of federal resources for "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies," calling it a misuse of taxpayer dollars. Three people verified the memo's authenticity.

A screenshot of a Politico Pro Breaking News Alert headline. The headline reads, "Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of all federal aid." The subhead explains that the freeze, ordered by President Trump's budget office, suspends all federal financial assistance, potentially halting payments to states and U.S. households relying on aid such as SNAP food assistance. A memo cited claims that Social Security and Medicare will not be affected. The memo includes a statement criticizing the use of federal resources for "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies," calling it a misuse of taxpayer dollars. Three people verified the memo's authenticity.

Pay. Attention. To. This AND CALL YOUR REPS.

28.01.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 932    πŸ” 568    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 60

I think I have like 65 at a time spread across me and my kids’ library accounts 🀣

28.01.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here is a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiq...

27.01.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here’s a video: youtu.be/tBiqDEaGc4g

27.01.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, we grieve & remember the 6 million Jewish lives stolen in the Holocaust.

The babies, parents, elders & loved ones.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we tell their stories, say Never Again, and reaffirm our commitment to rooting out antisemitism & hate in all its forms.

27.01.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permissionβ€”they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models.

We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.

27.01.2025 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 29730    πŸ” 7995    πŸ’¬ 899    πŸ“Œ 396

Another author shared this: "I have 9 books out, I have to pay a fee to list them all. I tried to list the four I am allowed during my test of the app, but they still haven't shown up. A week later."

27.01.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Books I've taught and read to my students and own children to share stories of resilience, resistance, and reckoning. When we provide students with books that illuminate hard truths, we arm them with the knowledge to think critically, empathize deeply, and stand firmly against injustice. #BookSky

27.01.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I just saw a few other comments and I was not aware. I definitely do not want to hurt authors who aren't mainstream in the process, so I'm going to email questions to the company and provide feedback now.

27.01.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing this because I was not aware. I am going to send feedback today and ask how they are helping smalltime authors. I definitely do not want to hurt authors who aren't mainstream in the process.

27.01.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here is a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiq...

27.01.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here is a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiq...

27.01.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features
YouTube video by Gina Lucia Reads Setting up The StoryGraph (Again!) & Looking at New Features

Here is a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiq...

27.01.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Booksky: If you haven’t already, export your data from Goodreads (an Amazon company) and import it into StoryGraph, a book-tracking app founded and led by a Black woman.

27.01.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5612    πŸ” 1238    πŸ’¬ 219    πŸ“Œ 92

Black women tried to tell you, even through fiction. 😩

21.01.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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