I think Dan's working hard at it, but it's great - I think I stumbled upon a BrenΓ© Brown one years ago and stuck with it.
Where did you get this actual footage of me at the desk? 'She's my HEAVEEEEE N'
Afternoon bop along with Republica! What a day
Does anyone here listen to 10% happier, the podcast with Dan Harris? He's a great interviewer, and something about his voice reminds me of our own @rickoshea.bsky.social (but American). Lots of little thought-provoking gems in the back catalogue.
Done!
What a ridiculous start to a conversation! Impossible!
Not a writer or illustrator, but part of the community? Give me a shout and I can add you to this starter pack! (And you can also go follow @childrensbooksireland.ie !)
go.bsky.app/QuaYUEw
Time to share this starter pack again - and ask who I've missed! Are you an Irish or Irish-based children's YA writer? Give me a shout, then go follow @childrensbooksireland.ie π
go.bsky.app/2gSbStb
Looks like a lovely reading nook π‘
Love this pic of Alannah!
The deadline is closing in! β°
Nominate your Reading Hero by May 1st and shine a light on their reading journey.
childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...
This is #WorldBookandCopyrightDay. The European Writers Council has issued this call to protect work created by humans europeanwriterscouncil.eu/2504_labelli... #worldhumancreatedbookday #irishwritersunion @societyofauthors.bsky.social @conorkostick.bsky.social #dontzuckourbooks Please share
I'll keep an eye out, thanks!
Beautiful pics, Kimmy!
This sounds great! I'd love to share but can't see any info on the next sessions on the insta link - is there a website?
Talk to your politicians. Tell them that trans people need protection, depathologised informed consent healthcare and respect. We are not men, we are not male, we are not a threat to other women. We are your sisters. We are in danger and therefore you are in danger too.
www.contactyourtd.ie
Uh-oh, Roquefort Reveal @maxrushden.bsky.social - it IS a sheep's cheese! My money is now firmly on Pecorino, a weird choice for this cheeseboard but the most normal of these π cheeses π§
This is horrendous, I'm so sorry you were put through this.
Ah David!!! I'm here studying a poster of sheep cheeses and even if it is a vaguely normal cheese it's definitely not a normal cheeseboard
Thanks goodness we've been Drawing with Rob for so long π All good, hope you guys are too x
Major discussions now to predict the top 25 Martin!
Happy birthday Poppy! My eldest is listening to Peanut Jones at the minute and I as telling her about these. The pressure is on in our lunchboxes now Rob!
Fighting Words NI does incredible work and this is a serious curveball for them. If you can donate, give time, or buy something at their moving sale this Saturday, please do
We are hiring! Join the @childrensbooksireland.ie team and help get books to children who need them. Deadline is next Weds 19th, more info at childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...
Pregnancy eating is weird. I had cravings for stuff I loved as a kid/teen: curry chips, chocolate Γ©clairs with fresh cream, shepherd's pie. Happy cooking, pal
Done! Hi Kel!
Or if you're a bookseller, publisher, blogger, reviewer, librarian, academic or anyone else interested in children's & YA literature, shout if you'd like to be added here: (2/2)
go.bsky.app/QuaYUEw
Hi folks, I made two starter packs when I joined here but I've been neglecting them! Please give me a shout if you're an Irish/Irish-based children's or YA writer or illustrator and you'd like to be added (1/2)
go.bsky.app/2gSbStb
True creativity displayed here for World Book Day. Give me Irish writers on a ruler any day over elaborate costumes
Surely this is the height of success?