Sara Grochowski

And that’s just one OTC medication. But I’m pretty sure my body will shut down if a miss more than half a day. I’ve never made it longer.

When I think about how long I’ll make it in the end times, I know it won’t be long because I cannot go one day without Zyrtec before I want to scratch my skin off. Doesn’t bode well.

I am BEYOND thrilled for you!!

Two Mafalda comic strips. Both depict conversations between sassy 6-year old Mafalda, Felipe, and Manolito. Strip 1: Felipe: “Thinking about it, it’s appalling that we print more banknotes than books.” Felipe: “One day, people will value culture more than money!” Mafalda: “Don’t you think maybe your ideas area a little naive, Felipe?” Manolito: “They’re not naive! They’re dangerous!” Strip 2: “Your ideas are very noble, Felipe, but they’re a bit naive.” Felipe: “Is it naive to say that people appreciate culture more than they do money?” Felipe: “Wouldn’t the world be a better place if bookshops were more important than banks?” Manolito: “No it wouldn’t! You radical extremist!”

A collection of Mafalda comics by Quino and translated by Frank Wynne for Elsewhere Editions and publishing April 8

The forthcoming translation of this 60s/70s Argentinian cartoon is feeling especially timely… #mafalda #bookbanning #morebookshopsthanbanks #comicsintranslation #elsewhereeditions #teamprh

I think you nailed it with the follow up 🙃😂

As a lifelong Michigander, I think this picture book belongs on every Midwest kiddo’s bookshelf! #wildanimals #ifyoufindafawn #teamprh

The people who will die first from shortages will be disabled people who can’t obtain things like tubes for their at-home medical equipment or specialized food, a large portion of them kids.

It’s not really about having to cut out coffee. It’s about what’s next.

A real text exchange from a family member the same month they voted for Trump. I remember needing to loop back a few miles to the store. 🙃

Reminder that the ALA Youth Media Awards is tomorrow, and if you can use a little joy in your morning, be sure to log in by 9AM CST. Let's soak in some #kidlit and #kidlitart love!

her good side by rebekah weatherspoon. a young adult rom com; Jacob is a lanky Korean American skater and Bethany is a plus size black girl who plays basketball. cuties!

A fake dating pact with your bestie’s ex? What could go wrong?
My young adult rom com, HER GOOD SIDE is out now in paperback and audiobook!
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Cover of If You Find a Fawn by Kellie DuBay Gillis and Wazza Pink with a young child seeing a sleeping fawn in the woods.

Back cover of IF YOU FIND A FAWN the Disney Planet Possible Books logo and an illustration of a house and the woods.

10 days until Feb 4 when IF YOU FIND A FAWN by me & Wazza Pink launches from Disney Planet Possible Books (edited by Sylvie Frank & designed by Zareen Johnson). Reply with stories/photos of baby #wildlife you’ve found! (And pre-order to find even more!) #kidlit #nature

Not only has Yasmeen Lari done important and innovative work in earthquake and flood disaster areas since leaving private practice in 2000, she has been working on designing floating house structures for areas affected by severe flooding since turning 80 in 2020! #barefootarchitecture #picturebook

I appreciate this non-preachy intro to intuitive eating for kiddos (and, if you’re like me, your boomer mom). #intuitiveeating #allfoodisgoodfood #picturebooks

Y'all, I am BEGGING YOU to turn on your alt text switch and alt text your images. Take the time, please. Make this place different in the ways that matter. It has gotten much worse, and we need to be moving the other way.

Yes! Those choices feel intentional. Whomever it is has great taste… or a teen with great taste!

How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

2/20

I want to know whose shelves those are irl!

Go check out or request these picture books from your local library!

1 like = 1 lesser-spotted pb recommendation

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

I need some positive vibes and revisiting favorite books is always a good choice. 📚

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

1/20

Time again to fire up the old Resistance Machine. I was going to sell these 120 prints to make some extra money for my family, but Julie and I decided all profits should go to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Please support, please share. Thank you. ✌️ www.etsy.com/listing/1864...

Love! Watching Guiding Light was my after-school ritual starting in middle school!! Right up until I had to get a part-time job in college 😂

It is not the point of you to “scale.” You are not at scale.

If you are able to do something that helps one person, you helped one person, and that is more than there were before. If you are part of a community that helps people, you are contributing to helping people at scale.

1659 painting by Elisabetta Sirani of Timoclea pushing the Thracian captain who raped her into a well.

Thinking about her

For the last couple of years, library workers have been begging and pleading for attention on this. If you think this won't happen in your community, guess what, it will. You *have* to get involved. Now. Don't wait until the ban is in place.

Moms For Liberty Published Their First Book And the America First and America Best group used a Russian illustrator for it.

Did you know Moms For Liberty published their first book in November?

They did, and it's a picture book for 4-10 year olds. The kicker? They're fundraising to get it into some public schools...and they didn't even use an American illustrator for it.

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I read a lot of books… but this is still true.