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Whitney L-P πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™

@whinknee.bsky.social

She/Her Children’s book Art Director and designer. Website: whitlpdesign.com Mom to a NB 8 year old and two black cats. Passionate about books, workers rights, equity, safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, anti-racism, and picture book art.

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The president says there are very few stores left in Portland, Oregon, and the ones that are left are made of plywood.

I know we’re numb to this, but in any other time he’d have been removed by the 25th Amendment by now

10.10.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7545    πŸ” 1924    πŸ’¬ 421    πŸ“Œ 92

Hugo nominations are open and I have only two requests:

1. Commit to picking 2 non-Tordotcom novellas for your ballot

2. For the love of all that is holy in this world, do not nominate adult/crossovers or middle grade books for the Lodestar - officially categorized YA only!

10.02.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 411    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 27
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Tell Congress: Resist Trump and MAGA's Project 2025 every step of the way We will resist Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans every day, starting now. We know what we’re up against. Trump and MAGA Republicans have already shown us their playbook. And Project 2025β€”their β€œ180-d...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

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Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

05.02.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 35585    πŸ” 9211    πŸ’¬ 905    πŸ“Œ 498
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We are being heard . Phone Capitol Switchboard. Write down a shot polite message telling your Reps what u want them to do. .202) 224-3121.
Numbers count.
Call WH
Join protests in your city
This is our moment to stop the coup

06.02.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2051    πŸ” 610    πŸ’¬ 55    πŸ“Œ 25

House Oversight Republicans spent two years subpoenaing and deposing every person who ever had a cup of coffee with Hunter Biden over the last 20 years, but now oppose a subpoena to hear from the person really running the government who hasn’t even had a confirmation hearing.

05.02.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11445    πŸ” 3249    πŸ’¬ 283    πŸ“Œ 84
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The only immigrant trying to destroy the country.

06.02.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 27222    πŸ” 6607    πŸ’¬ 752    πŸ“Œ 263
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@senalexpadilla office just said they're not getting any calls about the filibuster. When you call your senator if they are a Democrat, ask them if they are going to be speaking and to publicize it because most people don't know.
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ariella.elm 2h Follow @senalexpadilla office just said they're not getting any calls about the filibuster. When you call your senator if they are a Democrat, ask them if they are going to be speaking and to publicize it because most people don't know. β€’138 Q14 23

New development: filibuster happening. Please call your reps and put pressure on them to participate and speak.

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More of this please!

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OVER FIFTY ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING AUTHORS, PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, LIBRARIANS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND MORE SIGN JOINT LETTER OBJECTING TO CENSORSHIP IN EXECUTIVE ORDER ON GENDER IDENTITY

05.02.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Congratulations, Erin!!!

27.01.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so well deserved! His art is so beautiful in this book. Colorful, active, and transcendent! Hooray!

27.01.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Louder for the people in the back. #ncte24

23.11.2024 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I successfully made a Starter Pack…

I may have missed a few (more like a ton) Latinx KidLit Creators. If you wish to be added or removed please let me now!

Comment section and DMs are open.

#kidlit

go.bsky.app/Ug7wAZg

16.11.2024 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 6
Selfie in collared shirt open to show tshirt that reads protect trans kids

Selfie in collared shirt open to show tshirt that reads protect trans kids

I wear a lot of tshirts related to my classes. But this one is most appreciated by my students as well as random Ss I see in the halls (one trans student I’d pass in hall time to time saw me without it and said you’re the guy with the tshirt right?). Seems relevant on this day, in this time…

21.11.2024 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the Lee & Low Books logo and text that reads, β€œHoliday Gift Guide. Books for Babies.” Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the Lee & Low Books logo and text that reads, β€œHoliday Gift Guide. Books for Babies.” Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for Baby Born by Anastasia Suen, illustrated by Chih-Wei Chang. Text underneath the book cover reads, β€œA sweet story in verse of a baby’s first year and a celebration of diversity for readers of all ages.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for Baby Born by Anastasia Suen, illustrated by Chih-Wei Chang. Text underneath the book cover reads, β€œA sweet story in verse of a baby’s first year and a celebration of diversity for readers of all ages.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for I’ll Build You a Bookcase / Te harΓ© tu propio librero by Jean Ciborowski Fahey, illustrated by Simone Shin. Next to the book cover is a circle with text inside that says, β€œAvailable in Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese!” Text below reads, β€œChildren and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for I’ll Build You a Bookcase / Te harΓ© tu propio librero by Jean Ciborowski Fahey, illustrated by Simone Shin. Next to the book cover is a circle with text inside that says, β€œAvailable in Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese!” Text below reads, β€œChildren and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for Jazz Baby by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Laura Freeman. Text underneath the book cover reads, β€œA celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

Starry night sky background. Festive lights hang from the top of the image. In the center is the book cover for Jazz Baby by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Laura Freeman. Text underneath the book cover reads, β€œA celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright Β© 2008 Xavier Garza.

🎁Welcome to part one of Lee & Low's 2024 holiday gift guide! Today, we're recommending books for the littlest ones in your life β€” books for babies!

✨Check out the recommendations in this post, then visit leeandlow.com/blog to discover our full gift guide.✨

20.11.2024 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you love abstract art?

Comment something you love about abstract art
Follow everyone in it.
I can add you to the pack :)

Please Share Abstract Art Lovers.

#art #culture #artculture #starterpack #artculturestarter #abstract #abstractart

go.bsky.app/J9FmfcX

20.11.2024 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 2

Do you or someone you know reposting other people’s fine art?

Comment below, so I can add you to the pack :)

Please Share Art.

#art #culture #artculture #starterpack #artculturestarter #shareart #artshare #artfeed

go.bsky.app/TGMG6Db

20.11.2024 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 2

A good look at the Harper AI deal. I agree with Authors Guild that the split should've given more to the author, or the deal should've gone toward the original advance. I know it wasn't in the original contract, but contracts can be amended. #writers

20.11.2024 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s a starter pack for picture book and young fiction book creators in the UK - please ask to be added πŸ˜„ go.bsky.app/Eopnbgm

19.11.2024 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 2
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🧡 Mega thread (in progress) of graphic novels for kids & YA recommendations. Will be adding to this list progressively. Feel free to add recommendations to it but no self-promo please.
For librarians, teachers, and new readers of graphic novels.
#KidsGNπŸ“šπŸ’¬
#kidlit

18.11.2024 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 227    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 17

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session.

1. Reply w/ your art.
2. Random winner.
3. No DMs please.

I will look closely at every reply! πŸ’™β€οΈ

20.11.2024 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 383    πŸ” 174    πŸ’¬ 170    πŸ“Œ 20

Ok here is a starter pack of many of the authors and participants of #MGBookChat. I know I am missing many and some have not transitioned here YET. Let me know who needs to be added or wants to be added.
go.bsky.app/4aiDvMC

14.11.2024 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 160    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 89    πŸ“Œ 6

Even people with deep publishing experience get confused about the roles in #kidlit publishing. I use a filmmaking analogy to build a bridge.

Book Editor = Producer
Art Director = Director
Book Designer = Film Editor
Author = Screenwriter
Illustrator = Actors, Cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE

18.11.2024 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5
Drawing of a person with heart eyes looking up with their hands out as if to ask for something.

Drawing of a person with heart eyes looking up with their hands out as if to ask for something.

Hi everyone, so I'd like to do a Muslim artist starter pack - if anyone has suggestions or if YOU 🫡 are a Muslim artist pleaseee pretty please reply below.. thank you πŸ™πŸŒŸ

19.11.2024 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

If asked how much you'd need to be paid in order to allow some AI company to ingest your creative work, this is the right answer to give

19.11.2024 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids. Never stop reading to them, and helping them to read. Never stop changing lives. #literacy #kidlit #books

18.11.2024 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 19043    πŸ” 2974    πŸ’¬ 273    πŸ“Œ 162

But I think I started loving books when I dived into Madeleine L’Engle’s universe of books. I loved the maps connecting all her novels together. It became a mission to read them all and find all the connections.

20.11.2024 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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