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Susan Park

@susanfirghilpark.bsky.social

writer, poet, nature lover and complete book geek living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by forest, birds, squirrels, chipmunks and chickens. Member SCBWI.

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I agree! I loved The Trouble With Heroes @katemessner.com a beautifully crafted MG novel in verse with so much voice and heart.

02.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I just finished The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner and I am😭A #MGBook #KitLit #NovelInVerse that deserves all the awards this year. #Skybratians #SchoolLibrarians if you haven’t ordered it yet be sure to add it.

27.09.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I LOVE this quote.

"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would dehydrate." - Megan Jo, age 12

20.09.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts! Congrats @reemfaruqi.bsky.social on ZARINA DIVIDED a terrific #MG #VerseNovel about partition India-Pakistan @yalsa.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @librarianages.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social @doucette515.bsky.social @rurooie.bsky.social

07.09.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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For #NationalWildlifeDay, read from author and photographer #SuziEszterhas's incredible collection of nonfiction books to learn about the ways wildlife creatures live! πŸ“·

-MY WILD LIFE
-MOTO AND ME
-A LEOPARD DIARY
-A MEERKAT DIARY

#Classroom #LifeSciences #Teachers #KidLit

04.09.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to have a poem in this anthology from @whitestagpub.bsky.social !!

03.09.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#BLOODLORE A White Stag Anthology of Bloodlines & Myth is a collection of poetry & prose from over twenty writers exploring the threads that bind us through ancestral, cultural, mythical, & personal lore. 🩸

whitestagpublishing.com/poetry-books...

10.08.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled that I have a poem in this collection! Can't wait to read my copy.

03.09.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

31.08.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SPARK in USA TODAY!

29.08.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Even with our cool weather here, the kitchen garden finally taking off!

03.07.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship sadly confirms the argument of my essay that published today: We are in a once-in-century battle for civil rights, and therefore, democracy.

27.06.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 277    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

Either would be fine. Thanks!

23.06.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would be too! There are so many great middle grade books being
published now.

23.06.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

congratulations indeed!!

22.06.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Authors Against Book Bans Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...

Do not wait for your books to be banned to join @authorsabb.bsky.social. Please stand up for our colleagues, our readers, and the freedom to read and write today.

www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

17.04.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Just finished listening to the SCBWI podcast interview with Nova Ren Suma - so inspiring and fascinating about her creative process.

03.06.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Nova Ren Suma! Listen NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and more!

Check out her website: novaren.com

Buy her latest book here or with the link in our bio: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...

02.06.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please add me as well - thank you!

02.06.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

congratulations! and what a great name for an imprint!

28.05.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Duotrope is good. They have a free trial period to check it out and I think it's $5 a month if you subscribe. Helpful features: screening for genre, flash or short story etc. also you can save upcoming deadlines and track any submissions. they send out a free newsletter each week with new markets.

24.05.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for posting this! I just signed.

24.04.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! Your story sounds great.

21.04.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's hard to explain to people outside this fight that Texas is currently trying to ban kids from using public libraries... but they are; it's passed out of committee, and it's going to a floor vote.

🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨

17.04.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 780    πŸ” 629    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 12

This sounds fantastic! I loved both The Deep Sky and Stardust Grail and your weaving of mystery/scifi elements in both!!

14.04.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools (Gift Article) State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo...

President Trump is using federal funding to coerce our public schools to comply with his agenda.

Schools should not be a political battleground.

03.04.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 535    πŸ” 140    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 6
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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with These Middle Grade and YA Titles Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important,Β but nowΒ it's more important than ever. Share these 14 booksΒ by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender ...

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with These Middle Grade and YA Titles

www.slj.com/story/celebr...

31.03.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding

Show up. Call.

Protect libraries. Prevent the dismantling of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has created a tool and script for you to call your member of Congress.

Make the time.

Show up. Call.

app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

24.03.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy spring equinox! Our Araucana hen laid her first egg of the season 2 weeks ago, and 2 days ago several chipmunks came out from their winter hibernation/torpor, and the migrating flock of band-tailed pigeons that come every spring appeared!

21.03.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just finished listening to SCBWI's December podcast with Paul Zelinsky! So deeply inspiring and insightful re the creative process.

04.03.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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