Fiona Cook

Thank you @witchbooks.bsky.social ❣️

Someone told me it takes the same amount of force as biting through a carrot 😖

The officer who shot Alex worked for DHS for 8 years. The officer who shot Renee worked for DHS for over 10 years. Both are considered “highly trained.”

The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.

I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

The Cost of Staying Human Remarks from a vigil for Renee Nicole Good

Tonight, I was one of more than 200 people who gathered on Chicago’s North Side to mourn Renee Nicole Good. Several people asked me to publish my remarks from the vigil, so I’m sharing them here.

Publisher’s weekly announcement for Children’s Middle Grade Non-fiction: Author of the NYT bestseller THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR Fiona Cook's MAGIC WORDS, an illustrated guide designed for readers looking to connect with the magic and spiritual wonders of nature through the power of the word, in the form of invocations, meditations, poems, and prayer through the course of a year, illustrated by Jessica Roux, to Melissa Rhodes Zahorsky at Andrews McMeel, in an exclusive submission, for publication in summer 2027.

So excited to share that I am illustrating @fionnualacook.bsky.social ‘s MAGIC WORDS, published by @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social 🌿

You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries “Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.

I received a thank you from some library workers for this piece after a Chicago city budget was passed this week without the previously proposed library cuts I described here. Many thanks to everyone who made noise about this issue. There were wins and losses in this budget, but this win matters.

A deal announcement for a new book by Fiona Cook and Jessica Roux, above a moss and ivy covered stone with the word "MAGIC" carved into it

Deal announcement! I'm collaborating w @jessicaroux on MAGIC WORDS, an illustrated guide designed to connect readers with the wonders of nature through the power of the word, in the form of invocations, meditations, poems, and prayer 🗣️

...Basically, an animist prayer book, out summer '27.

FYI ☁️ If you want to pre-order THE DREAM ATLAS as a gift for someone for the winter holidays-- even though it doesn't come out until April 2026-- I will gladly send your loved one a personalized card informing them they have a special present arriving come Spring 💌 just message me ☁️

I can't stress enough that you should take every opportunity that comes your way to support your local public libraries. Many of them are currently struggling and are being DEFUNDED. Local action matters on this front. Don't sit back until those libraries are gone before taking ACTION.

LANÇAMENTO 🌘

Em A RODA DO ANO: A LINGUAGEM SECRETA DO RITMO DA NATUREZA, Fiona Cook e Jessica Roux apresentam a leitoras e leitores um mundo cheio de encantos, tradições e celebrações ligadas à Roda do Ano.

Do you love the Chicago Public Library? Do you not want to wait weeks for books? Do you still want to be able to go to programs? Send a letter to electeds !

In the budget, Brandon Johnson is proposing 89 cuts to positions, and cutting our book budget in half. actionnetwork.org/letters/no-l...

New York Times bestseller list with Fiona Cook and Jessica Roux's WHEEL OF THE YEAR at number 8

A list I'm happy to be on 😜 & back on it just in time for WHEEL OF THE YEAR 's 2nd birthday! Don't ask me how, I have no clue. But a million thank yous to all the folks who've read it, shared it, and help get it out into the world-- you, who continue to bring this dear book to life! 🕊️ 💐

Photo of the tarot deck Tarot of the Woodland Wardens on a wooden table, surrounded by various flowers, leaves, scissors, gems, and keys. The photo shows the guidebook, box cover, and three cards. The box cover and guidebook shows a dog and raccoon, and the cards show an owl, badger, and raccoon.

Photo of the tarot deck Tarot of the Woodland Wardens on a wooden table, surrounded by various flowers, leaves, scissors, gems, and keys. The photo shows the guidebook, box cover, and a stack of cards. The box cover and guidebook shows a dog and raccoon, and the cards show the same dog as the Fool card.

Photo of the tarot deck Tarot of the Woodland Wardens on a wooden table, surrounded by various flowers, leaves, scissors, gems, and keys. The photo shows three cards in focus held my a hand: the ace of pentacles, a turtle, the two of wands, a weasel, and the emperor, a bear. In the background is the box and guidebook.

Tarot of the Woodland Wardens is out today! It’s my favorite thing I’ve ever made, and I hope you love it as much as I do. Find it through your favorite bookstore: site.andrewsmcmeel.com/tarot-of-the...

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👀 Cover Reveal and a couple sneak peeks from THE DREAM ATLAS: An Interactive Guide to Dreamwork by @fionnualacook and @kathleep !

🌙 Out April 28, 2026 from @amberlotuspublishing & now available for pre-order wherever books are sold 🌌

A northern flicker linocut for THE DREAM ATLAS @fionnualacook.bsky.social

As one of the 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social Illinois Reads authors, I'll be at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, where IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will be giving away 100 free copies of my book THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR! 🙌 Come say hi and snag a signed copy! 📚

About to print one of the linocut illustration blocks for THE DREAM ATLAS by @fionnualacook.bsky.social (coming soon!)

Equinox extra! Acorn atop a pinecone figure Free children's story mailed via USPS

✨ free equinox gratitude gift! 💘

I've put together a little letter to readers with a short equinox-themed story for kids. Message/email me your address and I'll pop a letter in the USPS mailbox for you/your child/your class! 🪄✨💌

Happy Equinox 🌱 Keep on seeking balance and justice as best you can

Save the date! free community writing workshop: POETRY & PLANT CONNECTION at the McKinley Park branch library for National Poetry Month! April 13 from 2-4 p.m. outside in the library's side garden, all welcome, no experience necessary.

How unexpected! Hope he does a good job for our parks. I am a little concerned about the quote referring to the mayor "...he wants to grow public-private partnerships” and hope that CRR prioritizes keeping our public spaces uncorrupted by corporate interests

Friday Feb. 28... Buy Nothing!

Love me a Buy Nothing day. This Friday, Feb. 28... join me? All you have to do is not give anyone money, especially not the big guys.

Complying in advance.

Don’t miss this 2025 Illinois Reads book! IRC is thrilled that many of the authors will be joining us at the 2025 Illinois Reading Council Conference! Find out more at:
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#IRCreads @IllinoisReadingCouncil @ILReadCouncil
@Fionnuala Cook

#WorldReadAloudDay is just around the corner on Feb. 5! I would be delighted to do some free virtual visits again this year, spending a little time reading out loud from my book The Wheel of the Year 🌿 Parents, teachers, librarians, educators -- message me and we can set something up! 😊