Sociology pulls back the curtain on power - how it's constructed, how it's maintained, and the (il)legitimacy of those in power - and that's why they're so afraid of it.
(It's also why Intro Soc is my favorite class to teach.)
The toys were awesome. About ten years ago, I bought a complete Bucky O'Hare for $15. I don't even want to think about how much resellers are charging for it now.
This thread is very good, and additionally something I've been thinking about in the field is the dearth of fact checking. Books have the opportunity to do things right because of longer lead times, ask we should be using that to our advantage instead of blowing it off buttondown.com/signs+wonder...
My acl blew out just watching them run
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The better version of "I Wanna Sex You Up" is on this soundtrack
Yes.
But if you listen to it on streaming sites, they put the other version of "I Wanna Sex You Up" now. I'm glad I kept my CD.
Rusty.
I haven't had breakfast yet.
Please. 😂😂
We're hiring an assistant to join us in our San Diego office. Looking for someone who's interested in supporting the infrastructure and inner workings of a literary agency. Please share in your circles!
Thank you, Rusty!
A promotional image from the graphic novel Fast Break.
The Cover Reveal for Fast Break, featuring Mikayla, her freinds, and a possible enemy...
FAST BREAK has been in the works for over 5 years. I can't wait for you all to meet Mikayla and read about her journey with family, friendship, and hoops.
fastbreakcomic.com
Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship―perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On. Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family's move across town as stress-free as possible. So when the girls’ coach at Mikayla’s new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead. But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren't great at basketball. In this fast-paced, high-energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to realize that the path to success isn't a solo journey―it's a team effort.
Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship―perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On. Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family's move across town as stress-free as possible. So when the girls’ coach at Mikayla’s new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead. But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren't great at basketball. In this fast-paced, high-energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to realize that the path to success isn't a solo journey―it's a team effort.
Growing up is a team effort in FAST BREAK, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship―perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On.
FAST BREAK drops in October. Pre-order now at fastbreakcomic.com which provides links to multiple stores.
Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship―perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On.
Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family's move across town as stress-free as possible. So when the girls’ coach at Mikayla’s new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead. But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren't great at basketball. In this fast-paced, high-energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to realize that the path to success isn't a solo journey―it's a team effort.
When 7th-grade basketball prodigy Mikayla Thomas transfers to a new school and is denied a chance to make the team, she joins the co-ed team, the Firebirds. It's not the team she hoped for, but it may be just what she needs.
Get ready for FAST BREAK, an OGN by me and @delartstuffs.bsky.social
Slide 1: a 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.
Slide 2: a blue and red graphic with white text that reads: House Republicans have introduced a bill to effectively grant the federal government decision-making power over what books make it into the library. Misleadingly called the "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act, " H.R. 7661 is a national-level book banning bill that would ban any book that, according to the bill's language, "(ii) involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism. " This means any book about a trans person or the trans experience would be banned from every public school in the United States.
Slide 3: a blue and red graphic with white text that reads: The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. If you are represented by one of the members of this committee listed below, they need to hear from you. Rep. Kevin Kiley, California (CA-3) (Chair) - entering vulnerable election cycle Rep. Mary E. Miller, Illinois (Vice Chair) Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Pennsylvania Rep. Burgess Owens, Utah Rep. Michael A. Rulli, Ohio Rep. James C. Moylan, Guam - entering vulnerable election cycle Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Pennsylvania - entering vulnerable election cycle Rep. Mark Harris, North Carolina Rep. Mark B. Messmer, Indiana Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Oregon, Ranking Member Rep. Jahana Hayes, Connecticut Rep. Summer L. Lee, Pennsylvania Rep. John W. Mannion, New York Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, Florida Rep. Alma S. Adams, North Carolina Rep. Adelita Grijalva, Arizona
Slide 4: a blue graphic with red and white text that reads: If you are represented by the congresspeople listed above: Call your reps. Tell them they must oppose this bill at every turn. It is egregiously unconstitutional, targets ideas based on ideological disapproval, and misleads parents and the public about the content of children's books. It does nothing to protect kids and will badly harm education. It will tie school material funding into knots and hurt anyone who is a library materials vendor, regardless of content. If you are a bookseller, librarian, or author, tell them your livelihood depends on the next generation of readers.
Urgent message from @authorsabb.bsky.social. Call your reps to voice your opposition to the proposed nationwide book banning bill H.R. 7661.
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...
It prepared us for a cold and cruel world. 😂
A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.
bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
Congrats to you both and your creative team! Proud of y'all.
Thank you, fam. Love you too.
Love you too, fam.
You're welcome, Matthew. Continued best.
It's inescapable and exhausting.
I have the first Miami Vice soundtrack album. For its time, it's pure quality. IIRC, they had three albums and a greatest hits album.
I can’t remember which season Ed O’ Neill shows up as a drug kingpin, but it’s GREAT.
That Silver Surfer game is going to traumatize everyone. 😂
Congrats, Matthew!
You're welcome!
The guest star list for Season 2 is LOADED.
