@juliewrayh.bsky.social
Plant lover. Pet keeper. Word whisperer. Occasional Cookie Monster. SCBWI, SinC, MFA VCFAWCYA
The cover of picture book Little Big Man, with a father and son brushing their teeth.
Happiest of book birthdays to @varianjohnson.bsky.social and @reggiebrownart.bsky.social for LITTLE BIG MAN, a "heartwarming story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play." Congratulations!
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White text reading b.read.crumbs: Truth or Dare -- In which Deb dares me to answer a question. The photo in the background is a set of steep whitewashed steps curving upward and to the right. They are set into a row of whitewashed houses. In the center left is a bright yellow door set into a wall, behind which you glimpse a tall palm and the branches of a lemon tree.
Deb assigned me two prompts to choose from for April. You may have noticed I skipped those. Mostly, of course, because the second one snagged my attention and I didn’t want to do it. So this month I will again ignore prompt #2 and see what I make of prompt #1. #breadcrumbs #fairytales
08.05.2025 15:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare Deb and I have changed our focus, prompting more writing fun. (for us, and hopefully for you too.) open.substack.com/pub/deborahz...
22.04.2025 19:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#nationalpoetrymonth
This morning, I stood for awhile
at the top of the path,
the measure of time
counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
Text of image reads: First line: March 15th Image of postcard with the message portion reading thus: You are the worst traitor this country has ever known. You betray us with lies, injustice and by hiring equally treacherous folks to do your bidding. Fire RFK Jr! Fire Musk! Tax Billionaires, including yourself! Be an American! Address side of the card reads: President (for now) Donald J. Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as
#TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
Thank you to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social for creating this useful graphic. Looking for tangible and practical ways to support authors in these challenging times? Here are some ways that require very little heavy lifting and that can have a very big impact.
03.03.2025 12:15 — 👍 26 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 3
open.substack.com/pub/writerbr...
With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
Congratulations!
22.02.2025 19:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Done.
21.02.2025 21:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0His damage is done here.
21.02.2025 21:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Here is your reminder that @5calls.org takes all the work out of calling your reps except the part where you actually call. They gather the phone numbers for you based on zip code and have a few bullet points for you to share about concerns, such as the attempt to take over the USPS. Call your reps!
21.02.2025 15:12 — 👍 15 🔁 9 💬 1 📌 0
EveryLibrary is deeply concerned by President Trump’s decision to fire the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and the subsequent appointment of a political ally to oversee the National Archives.
bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
5 people were arrested for the murder of a trans man in NY after a month of allegedly torturing him. Meanwhile, thanks to Elon/Felon/GOP, we're no longer even trying to help find missing trans people.
This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
Empty
There is nothing left for me now.
I might wish I had made other choices,
not jumped in so quickly
consumed the promises you made.
Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible,
I have learned:
Beware the chocolate nemesis
Friends of Governor Dick Spring Newsletter: mailchi.mp/24aa8eb6184c... #GetOutside #ParkatGovernorDick #MtGretnaPA
13.02.2025 15:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Love Chassie's work -- and Chassie too!
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH & AFRICAN AMERICAN MYSTERY WRITERS: Chassie West began her career writing for young adults. In 1994 published her first full on mystery novel, SUNRISE, writing four books in the series. SUNRISE was nominated for an Edgar, as was book two in the series, KILLING KIN.
09.02.2025 19:32 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 1Press your words
upon the page
let them be
b l
o w
n
a w a y
like dandelion fluff
Breathe them, cultivate them, share them
Many of us need to hear them.
Do not bow your head.
Press your words, firm, strong
upon the page.
Let them go, wild,
into the world.
The largest data breach in history, according to Heather Cox Richardson. A coup. Take 10 minutes of action today.
03.02.2025 15:27 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
44 Children’s Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes
buff.ly/44lULPW via @ColoursofUs
#ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers
buff.ly/37wsazB via @ColoursofUs
#ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
An excellent #middlegrade verse novel by #SiduraLudwig for anyone who has not felt at home in their body. In SWAN: THE GIRL WHO GREW, Anna overcomes the aches of her 7-foot body, family worries, bullying and fears to love the body she’s in. Outstanding. Moving. Highly recommended!
#CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
#bookbans are about forceably limiting thought for the betterment of some and the control of others. Reading freely is about building an intelligent, empathetic society that thrives together. Which would you choose? #authorsagainstbookbans
26.01.2025 17:48 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0www.juniorlibraryguild.com/i-am-an-amer...
21.01.2025 18:11 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Important: #kidlit case to be heard by the Supreme Court. Excellent article by @mombian.bsky.social.
22.01.2025 10:22 — 👍 11 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0We couldn’t agree more.
Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE
Oh no. RIP Cecile.
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