VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈

"These bills aren’t about removing books; books are just one of the tools. These bills are about the complete and total erasure and removal of queer people from American life."

Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover

The richest man owns X.

The second and third richest men control Google.

The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post.

And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.

See the problem here?

A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.

bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

I’ll add to the unfortunate conversation about the Pride flag being removed from our historical site at Stonewall. You can’t erase us because we are woven into this country’s history, and we’re not going anywhere. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Love this, Catarina! I’m in awe of artists and I love seeing all the unique character designs. # dtiysmac on IG ❤️📚🎩

I love yours so much! Thank you for participating. 🎸🔥

We’re in great company, wow! Thanks for the feature, #growingbookbybook. 🎩

🔗: growingbookbybook.com/books-to-enj...

Be prepared for hat day at school by preordering a copy of #MacWearsAHat, everywhere books are sold! ❤️📚

#littlebeebooks #GillianReid

Orange cat in a cardboard box w FML comic book leaning in front and Comics n More sticker.

Comic book day thanks to Biscuit and @xtiancomixmonger.bsky.social. #FMLcomix by @kellysue.bsky.social @davidlopez.me @darkhorse.com

Correction: Oops I meant it closes Friday at 11:45pm EST

Bidding is open! Publishing for Minnesota has already raised $60K for MN orgs in the first 9 hours. Auction closes Friday at 12:45pm EST.

Flyer for Publishing for MN auction w my photo in center, white person w gray hair and black glasses.

This auction by Publishing for Minnesota is only open Thursday and Friday! Check out the awesome 500 items in advance at www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

AUCTION LIVE:
Thursday 1/29 - Friday 1/30
#publishingforminnesota

Bid on offers from authors, illustrators, agents + editors who believe the time is now for collective action in response to ongoing ICE raids and federal actions causing harm.

LINK: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

White petson w short gray hair wearing black tshirt w Godzilla and words protect your neighbors abolish ice

Two places to take action
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🔗: www.5calls.org

🔗:www. standwithminnesota.com

photo for views. tee by @alternatehistories.bsky.social to raise funds for #nationalimmigrationlawcenter

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

This is easy and needed from everyone! I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org

View of snow covered frozen lake, with sun setting and crescent moon

I’ve watched people and dogs walk across this frozen lake all day. There’s a metaphor there. Something, something, fragility and belief.

I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

Congratulations, @mychal3ts.bsky.social and Lorraine Nam!

This is a good idea! Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said, “If the governor has the ability to issue driver’s licenses to people in California, if you’re going to wear a mask and not identify yourself, you’re not going to be eligible to drive a vehicle in California.”

Buff cat in a loaf position with face planted into ottoman.

Biscuit embodying “feels like 0” in the forecast.

Let’s go #MayaHawke as Robin wearing a @smithcollege.bsky.social shirt on @strangerthingstv!

Holding issue #5 of FML comic in front of Comics n’ More store

I’m catching up! NYE on lock with #FMLcomix from my local comic shop #ComicsnMore. @kellysue.bsky.social, @davidlopez.bsky.social @darkhorse.com

Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Pre-order your copy of my next picture book #MacWearsaHat with ⭐️ #GillianReid ⭐️ from your fave local indie and make them happy, us happy, and your future self happy. Coming April 28, 2026! 🎩 Thank you for the support.

#littlebeebooks

Graphic w Peoples Book logo featured, with words Indie Love across the top and their website address on the bottom: peoplesbooktakoma.com

I’m happy to feature an awesome #indie @peoplesbooktakoma.com located in Takoma Park, MD. The vibes are excellent in this gorgeous bookshop, and I’m excited about some potential super cool things I’ll be doing with them next year, so stay tuned! #supportyourlocalindie #shoplocal

Thank you so much! 🎩

📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

Molly's Tuxedo
Vicki Johnson & Gillian Reid
@vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social

I could have used this book as a kid... or as an adult. Took me 40 years to figure out how I wanted to dress myself. I can't recommend this book more. For everyone.

Thank you for including Mac Wears a Hat! 📚🎩

So excited to see MAC WEARS A HAT on this great roundup of 2026 picture books, wow. Thank you @thecontentedreader.bsky.social! 🎩📚

Small Business Saturday! If you can, please support your local small businesses, particularly indie bookstores. Important now more than ever.

Pre-order your copy of my next picture book #MacWearsaHat with ⭐️ #GillianReid ⭐️ from your fave local indie and make them happy, us happy, and your future self happy. Coming April 28, 2026! 🎩 Thank you for the support.

#littlebeebooks