Lori Clement

Father Nathan Monk posted on Facebook a message. This is a screenshot of the message, which says, "You are about to watch the whole world respect a chosen name. It's that easy."

It really is this simple.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

But I know it will pay dividends in the long run instead of wasting time querying the wrong people.

I spent several hours this morning working on a spreadsheet of agencies that accept picture book authors pulled from the scbwi "the book" resource. I'm about halfway through, and then get to start doing the deeper dive on each agency... The research is exhausting.

You can turn streaks off on Finch! I've been on it for a very long time, and wasn't thrilled when they added the streaks function. I poked around and was able to switch it off that first day it came out. 😂 No regrets!

Mine was mostly annoying lol

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Happened at my library recently. I ended up booking a private study room for immediate use. Luckily there were tons available, but like. The gall. A freaking. Library. The one place that is universally accepted as a quiet place to NOT take lengthy calls at full volume.

Wait. There's a connection here. Maybe... What if... Pluto caused autism?!

Six men charged after forcibly removing woman from North Idaho town hall The Coeur d'Alene City Attorney's Office has filed charges against six men involved in the forced removal of a woman at a Kootenai County town hall in February.

oh hey welcome to your trial, blackshirts

Small brown dog with a worried expression on his face

Resting Worried Face

#fruitpunchthedog #dogsofbsky #dogs #chiweenie

I don’t understand why HarperCollins refused to join other major publishers and sign the letter to Congress in support of IMLS.

So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins.

Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚

Nope. Not going back to Amazon either, and limiting Walmart to only things I can't find anywhere else. 99% of my shopping is now grocery stores and local businesses.

Image of a shoebill stork with a goofy expression

But also... Whatever this look is 😂

Pic of a shoebill stork in dramatic lighting, looking menacing

Absolutely terrifying...

I 100% needed to know about this bird. Shoebill storks and cassowaries: evidence of birds being descendants of dinosaurs.

The White House. The actual White House.

This is the attitude of every abuser, who is now fearful of the consequences of their abuse.

🚨 By a vote of 220-208, the House has PASSED HR 22 the SAVE Act that will strip voting rights away for millions of Americans.

All Republicans voted YES as well as 4 Democrats:
Jared Golden (D-ME)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
Ed Case (D-HI)

The bill now moves to the Senate.

ALA Sues Trump Administration Over Dismantling of IMLS The American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are taking the Trump administration to court to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

📰 Breaking News: ALA Sues Trump Administration Over Dismantling of IMLS
The American Library Association files suit against the administration's move to dismantle a crucial source of library funding.
www.slj.com/story/ALA-Su...
#libraries #advocacy #IMLS #libraryfunding

YouTube video by vlogbrothers DOGE Is Not Cutting Government Spending

Is DOGE cutting the size of the federal government? No. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpNg...

BREAKING: White House Press Secretary says 104% tariffs on China take effect tonight at midnight.

New PB contest coming to town. Looks like a lot of fun!

It's important, and ALSO, anyone considering booking Kyle - it will be an amazing author visit! He was on a panel at the Tucson Book Festival with a couple other authors, and that group was THE funniest and most entertaining kidlit panel I attended. 10/10 would recommend.

It's important, and ALSO, anyone considering booking Kyle - it will be an amazing author visit! He was on a panel at the Tucson Book Festival with a couple other authors, and that group was THE funniest and most entertaining kidlit panel I attended. 10/10 would recommend.

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Also check out the adorable hedgehog eating cake .gif that goes with my story. Who DOESN'T want to go to a hedgehog tea party?!

#springflingkidlit

I just submitted my entry for the #springflingkidlit writing contest!

Thanks to all the amazing kidlit folks who donated a prize for the contest. You all ROCK!

Thanks for this great opportunity!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Darcie Naslund is offering a critique on a humor or non-fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

Thanks for this great opportunity!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Kalee Gwarjanski is offering a critique on any genre of picture book with any word count.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!