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Happy book birthday to THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS, a sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia, which includes a story by @junescribbles.bsky.social!

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Darker By Four book cover

Brighter Than Nine book cover

I’m really glad I’ve watched some of Bleach, all of JJK, and KPop Demon Hunters on my Darker By Four reread in preparation for Brighter Than Nine… June’s world building always made sense but now it really hits hard! #amreading @junescribbles.bsky.social

There’s a goodreads giveaway happening for the paperback edition of my YA Chinese underworld inspired fantasy Darker By Four! You have just 1 more day to enter!!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Always singing the praises of June's work. 🩷💙💜

stay tuned #DVpit

Stay tuned... #DVPit #writersky #booksky

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There are many things not to love about New York City but having everyone in the coffeeshop ignore me & act normal while I sob into my overpriced latte while reading Sunrise On the Reaping is absolutely a Love 😂😭

Fictional villains: my motivation involves a complex backstory around lost love and a deep yearning to be understood

Real life villains: being cruel makes me feel like a big strong man

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.

We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

A TALL DARK TROUBLE by @vvmontalban.bsky.social is a unique Latinx YA contemporary fantasy about brujas, magic & complex family bonds! Montalban's genre blends + literary style make her a stand-out voice in young adult paranormal!🔮🌿✨ #bookreview #YALit

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Hi everyone! Every week we host fun events with local authors/illustrators, and in case you’re not in the NYC area, we also have tons of signed books available on our website (+ international shipping)!! So however you’re able to support us, just know it makes a huge difference to our little shop 💙

Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors.

I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.

My U.S. Rep, a Democrat, held a town hall and explicitly said that THE REASON she was speaking out louder now was because she got so many calls and emails.

DEFINITELY YELL AT THEM. It’s the only language they speak. It’s literally how they gauge public opinion.

elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a fire ALT: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a fire

Not sure why I have to FO when I didn’t FA

a meme Top panel of the image is labelled "imagining the scene I'm about to write in great detail" and there is Bugs bunny dressed like a maestro, standing in front of a computer screen with a scene of theoden leading the charge into battle Bottom panel is labelled "Writing the scene in question" and there's Tom the cat from Tom and Jerry writhing and looking away from a computer screen with a blank word document on it

This was a little easier in my mental simulations...

A Friday reminder that having your book banned doesn't sell books.

Only THE MOST banned books see support, and I assure you all those creators would prefer their books were NOT banned instead.

There's no silver lining. It's just the knowledge that ppl hate you!

Ok have a good weekend

Celebrate Black History Month by reading these 16 sci-fi and fantasy authors who've shaped the genre February is Black History Month, and that means it's a great time to take stock of some of the Black creators who have helped mold the artforms we so love. In t

Look! A list with me on it! winteriscoming.net/celebrate-bl... (also some other Major Dudes)

Book bans impact public libraries & bookstores, but it’s school libraries where they are rampant ❤️‍🩹

Many kids are unable to make it to the public library. They can’t drive, often times the library isn’t in walking distance. It’s not that their grown-ups don’t want them to be library kids.

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A book cover depicting 5 beasts floating in the sky, four of which frame a beast in the middle. On the top left is a short ape-like creature resembling an orangutan. On the top right is an "asian unicorn": a beast resembling barongsai/lion dancer creature but with antlers like deer and legs like a horse. On the bottom left is a werewolf-esque creature that has the body of a gorilla and the head of a wolf with red eyes. On the bottom right is the Garuda: a creature that has the head and beak of a bird (like an eagle) and body of a man with wings. This creature is bejeweled and wears a sarong. The creature in the middle resembles a harpy or alkonost- a bird with the face and form of a woman. It's long body is that of a peacock, with a long colorful tail of feathers. In the background is a small hill with a temple. The oceans and a dock are nearby, where wooden boats are seen. Among the beasts is the title: "THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS, Tales of Southeast Asia's Mythical Creatures. Edited by Hanna Alkaf"

Time for a cover reveal! THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS, a middle grade anthology about Southeast Asian cryptids by an all SEAn author and illustrator team is ready for preorder! 🐉

cover design by Micah Fleming!

#Booksky #art #illustration

Client @junescribbles.bsky.social has a story in this fascinating anthology! Available for preorder now!

I'M A NOMINEE!! it's LIT! Literary Awards Vote for Me on BlackGirlsWhoWrite.Com

BEST BLACK YOUNG ADULT FICTION BOOK 24 Seconds From Now… by Jason Reynolds Big Nick Energy by Danielle Allen Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams Blood Justice by Terry Benton-Walker Enter The Hurricane by Aricka Alexander Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma Inexperienced Series by Karmen Scott Moira: A Sorority Reject Tale by Lisette Blythe Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole The Davenports More Than This by Krystal Marquis The Gilded Ones #3: The Eternal Ones by Namina Forna The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste Vanessa is Not a Victim by Gabrielle S. Clarke

BEST BLACK LGBTQIA+ BOOK A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C Higgins Amaranthine by Aricka Alexander Bitter Sweet by Joan Vassar Blessings By Chukwuebuka Ibeh Blood Justice by Terry J Benton Walker Down South Bayou by Aricka Alexander Leather, Lace, and Locs by Anne Shade Love & Sportsball by Meka James Pit Stop by L.M. Bennett Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Suite Enemy by Lavender Quinn Sunflower by Aricka Alexander Sweet Honesty by Joan Vassar The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee The Air Between Us by Shameka Erby Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds Under The Mistletoe by Tasha L. Harrison

SO LET THEM BURN is nominated for TWO categories at the It's Lit! Literary Awards. This is such an honor, thank you, thank you!

Please consider voting for it in the Black Young/New Adult or Best Black LGBTQIA+ categories~

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NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA Lee esta historia en español aquí

This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake

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The paperback cover of YA fantasy book, darker by four. The cover is red and black with crossed swords in the middle.

Image shows the paperback cover of YA fantasy book Darker By Four, with literary tropes highlighted on the sides

COVER REVEAL!!!!! Say hello to the paperback cover of my YA Asian fantasy Darker By Four 😱 it’s 25% off (an extra 10% if you’re a premium member) if you preorder from @barnesandnoble.com

ends Feb 7!
@epicreads.bsky.social

The paperback cover of YA fantasy book, darker by four. The cover is red and black with crossed swords in the middle.

Image shows the paperback cover of YA fantasy book Darker By Four, with literary tropes highlighted on the sides

COVER REVEAL!!!!! Say hello to the paperback cover of my YA Asian fantasy Darker By Four 😱 it’s 25% off (an extra 10% if you’re a premium member) if you preorder from @barnesandnoble.com

ends Feb 7!
@epicreads.bsky.social

There is still beauty in this world

This is so encouraging 💜