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The American Library Association strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation proposed in Congress. Call your Reps. Tell them to oppose H.R. 7661. Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 American Library Association, Show Up For Our Libraries

"Parents, not politicians, should guide their children’s reading. In our school, campus, and public libraries, materials are selected by trained literacy professionals who understand child development and community needs. Their work is grounded in one clear purpose: helping young people become lifelong readers. H.R. 7661 isn’t fundamentally about protecting kids. It’s about giving politicians broad authority to restrict whose stories are allowed on the shelves. That should concern anyone who believes in the freedom to read and the right of families to make decisions for themselves.” - ALA President Sam Helmick

"Rather than targeting librarians and teachers, Congress should invest in them. The Right to Read Act offers a better path, supporting well-staffed and well-resourced school libraries, strengthening evidence-based literacy instruction, and protecting the dedicated professionals who help young people discover books that open doors and expand horizons. When we trust families, support educators, and protect the freedom to read, our young people thrive.” - ALA President Sam Helmick.

NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661.

As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.

More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...

Busy lady!!

Ahh, can't wait to hear more! (And read it!)

Not me writing "it dawns on me that I don’t actually know what the plan is now that we’re here" because I, the writer, do not know what the plan is now that we're here.

I'm in the "omg I need to write this story before someone else does" phase of the writing process, which tbh is always an exciting and anxiety-ridden time 😅

I thought that was such a fascinating listen!

Yay! I've always found that sending something out in the universe is one of the best (and maybe one of the healthiest? 😅) ways to deal with disappointing news. Sending all the good vibes your way!

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this. 😞

Original Art: BAD KITTY - NO KINGS Auction item 'Original Art: BAD KITTY - NO KINGS' hosted online at 32auctions.

Also the Bad Kitty one. I'm amazed it's not already going for higher. www.32auctions.com/organization...

Y'all, this morning this goal was achieved. 😭 Plenty of time still to bid!

Image from the Publishing for Minnesota auction. Text reads: I donated. Bid on my auction item at www.32auctions.com/publishingforMN. Auction opens Thursday January 29th

Need help finding comps?? Help out the folks of Minnesota, and let me do it for you! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Yesterday I said "screw it" to waiting until I'm a published author. It's not much, but it's something. Publishing for Minnesota auction goes live on 1/28.

If you're in publishing and want to donate, donation form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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

Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Best Practices for Writing Backstory Don't give too much too soon; create questions; drop breadcrumbs

Did we know that @erinentrada.bsky.social has a Substack where she breaks down mentor texts and gives writing tips? We (as in the royal kind) did not, so we're sharing it with you.

Oh, no, Love is Blind Mexico. 😅 I thought that one might be easier to understand based on context. But I'm not sure that's actually the case since there's a lot of slang...

Okay, two episodes in, and I'm strangely hooked. 😆

And me too! 😅

I just watched 45 minutes of "Love is Blind Mexico" while I worked out (I've never watched any sort of dating show)... will report back 😆

Oh man, I'm SO out of the loop when it comes to Korean dramas. I'm also looking for shows good for practicing my Spanish (I'm taking classes and would say I'm on the high end of the beginner levels) if you have any recommendations for that! I've heard La Casa de las Flores is good?

Fall is upon us, and I'm dipping my toe into drafting a new MG manuscript (a historical whodunnit!). ✨🕵️‍♀️ What's everyone else working on? What does the season hold for you?

Check out @maureenjohnsonbooks.com! The TRULY DEVIOUS series is a fave of so many people I know (including myself).

The idea of it honestly makes me so excited.

I've benefitted from them so much over the years. Donate to a good cause AND get a writerly prize?? It's a no-brainer! I'd love to be able to give back in this way.

Truly one of my goals as a writer is to be able to contribute something to a charity auction and have someone bid on it.

There are so many amazing items on here with no or only a few bids!

In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.

And yet the mundane stuff is so important!

So many great ideas!

If a middle school was gifted $10,000 to $20,000 with no strings attached, what are some things the school might spend it on? (I know the needs are endless, just looking for some inspiration for a plot! 😊) #TLSky #EduSky