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blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: Call. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661.

We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.

Are you sad you're missing AWP? Join our open mic Thursday @ 8:00 pm Eastern!

Wish you could hit the book fair? The hotel bar? Just pile up your 79 unread books you already own by your computer, grab a drink, and get NAWPy!

The Stanchion offsite reading is TONIGHT! It's going to be beautiful and chaotic!

Fungi in SFF Special Issues call for non-fiction submissions

Strange Horizons is open to non-fiction submissions for our March 30th special issue which will be all about Fungi in SFF!

More information about our submission guidelines and how to submit ⬇️
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Nebula nominations close tonight! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite poems! It’s not too late to check out the archives of your favorite spec magazines and discover some wonderful new work.

I’ve never done the AWP thing. But this year I am doing the NAWP thing. It’s this Thursday, March 5. Check it out:

Call your rep today.

Lot of folks here who regularly post ways to help vulnerable communities and neighbors. go.bsky.app/9H3C9Ty

Don't be fooled by this bill's name-- this is a book banning bill that will exclude LGBTQ books from all public schools NATIONWIDE.

Call your congresspeople and tell them to VOTE NO on this nakedly bigoted book banning bullshit.

www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

join me: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

[NAWPstrich shyly taps mic, clears throat]

Yes, hello, sorry to be a bother but we wanted to announce again that it is time for our annual NAWP open mic. NAWP stands for Not at AWP and is an online space for writers who, well, you probably figured this out but writers who couldn't get to AWP.
NAWP!

A stack of thin pink books that say OBSTETRIX * Naomi Kritzer on the spine.

HEY, I AM DOING ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS! AND GIVING AWAY ANOTHER SIGNED ARC (Advance Review Copy) OF OBSTETRIX!!!

YOU COULD GET TO READ IT EARLY (it doesn't come out until June) AND HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES STAY HOUSED!!!!

Coffee naps have become dear friends of mine!

We're fundraising for public libraries again! 📚This week, when you donate $15 USD or more to your public library, friends of a library organization, or the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, you'll receive a free audiobook credit 💓

Last year, we raised $55,000. How much will we raise this year? ⏬

Find us at NAWP: Open Mic Reading on March 5th at 7pm. The rest of this poster is silly things we always do: "Parenting as Poet: How to Write through a Sh*tstorm" and "Virtual Salon: Fighting FOMO with puns!"

Hey, if you are not going to AWP (NAWP), you can find me @mitchnobis.bsky.social and the rest of the NAWP gang here. If you are going to AWP but find in person stuff daunting and want to zoom in, feel free!

Heyyy, announcement coming soon, but of COURSE we'll do an open mic for folks who are [say it with me!]...
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[crowd goes nuts]

NYC Public Library Action Network Read our response in our latest newsletter Mar 21 at Make the Road New York (in Queens). Learn how you can advocate for increased public library funding, hear more about the services that libraries…

Public libraries are actually existing examples of the world we want. We should not have to fight for them under a democratic socialist mayor.

@nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries!

nycplan.org

OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]

I could not be happier about where this story ended up. Thank you @wigleaf.bsky.social for believing in "Things That Happened at or around My Cousin Kelly's Funeral, in No Particular Order." Started at @smokelong.bsky.social, of course... wigleaf.com

Toad sits in the dark by his garden, reading a story to his seeds by candlelight. From "The Garden" In *Frog and Toad Together*

“I will read the seeds a story,” said Toad. “Then they will not be afraid.”

Toad read a long story to his seeds.

as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.

“She told me she preferred
not to be defined
by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com

I don't know how this event is tomorrow already, but it is, so register today to join us! Three amazing poets! NAWP!

REGROUND FOR RESILIENCE: A Donation-Based Yoga Practice for Minnesota Rent Relief This mixed-level yoga practice led by Elizabeth Fletcher, E-RYT-200, RYT-500, C-IAYT, includes joint-freeing and somatic movements, along with a 15-minute restorative savasana for deep rejuvenation. 100% of proceeds will go to Support Our St. Paul Public Schools Community rent relief fund [St. Paul is a sister city to Minneapolis] Saturday, February 7 9 - 10 am Central Zoom Suggested donation $20 Register with QR code (at right) [or visit www.heartseedyoga.com/book-a-class]

Practice yoga, help Minnesota families.

Statement on ICE Operations in the USA Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US facing these conditions.

Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US as they experience intensified anti-immigrant operations.

We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.

Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...

💫Gorgeous poems by @jackbedell.bsky.social

hawkeyemag.com/stories/bede...

Art asks for our presence.

Jericho Brown

“I will tell you a story while we are waiting,” said Frog.

“Oh good,” said Toad.

Also issue 2 and 3 are still on sale. I am actively reading for issue 4 so please send me amazing poems and tell other folks to send me amazing poems.

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Donate to Minnesota charity, enter manuscript or query critique auction, show proof of your donation, win!

www.32auctions.com/organization...