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Heather Ray

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KidLit Writer. Expert at finding wonder. My child says I'm too curious. Sports fan.

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Reminder from your resident high school lubrarian: if you plan to do a Banned Books Week display and programming, prioritize living marginalized authors. Use this time to help those who need it the most.

06.10.2025 13:30 πŸ‘ 892 πŸ” 323 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 7

YES!!! This is what we need! Congratulations!

04.07.2025 23:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is such a rad premise! Congratulations!

26.06.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

20 years ago I used Diary of a Worm/Spider/Fly as nature journaling examples for elementary kids. I still adore that series.

02.06.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness

GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...

20.05.2025 19:36 πŸ‘ 6838 πŸ” 6503 πŸ’¬ 543 πŸ“Œ 586
Truth About Earning Money from Books πŸ“• JJK's Vlog
Truth About Earning Money from Books πŸ“• JJK's Vlog YouTube video by Driven Dreamer πŸ’­ Jarrett J. Krosoczka

An honest conversation because I know so many want to know but are too polite to ask.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkpY...

15.04.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5

Over-heard reaction while grocery shopping:
Toddler, pointing to chips: "Easter bunny?"
Mom: "Chips" with a big smile on her face.

This is why kids are the best!

14.04.2025 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's my favorite way to avoid tasks. :)

10.04.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.

Here is the top comment on this article: β€œYou are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”

04.04.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 10653 πŸ” 2992 πŸ’¬ 180 πŸ“Œ 103

I'm so excited about this one. That widdle, yittle squishy friend is so darling!

03.04.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amidst the memes, it would be great if people took a beat to learn about a very unique and important place and its inhabitants… 🐧

#themoreyouknow🌈

03.04.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't start writing seriously until 2014. For those of you around before then, how was publishing impacted during and after the 2008 crash? I have my assumptions, but you know what they say about assuming.

03.04.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Plight of the Pelican publishes today! πŸ₯³βœ¨

Written by @jstremer.bsky.social illustrated by @gordywright.bsky.social and published by Holiday House books.

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!

01.04.2025 14:09 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The content of Sen. Cory Booker’s speech is impressive. Also, as a middle aged mom, I’m in awe that he hasn’t used the bathroom since yesterday. Get this man a red Gatorade and some PopCorners when he’s done!!

01.04.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More record growth for women's sports revenue Women's sports are projected to earn $2.35 billion globally in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024, according to a new report by consulting giant Deloitte.

Hi Publishing. Just want to draw your attention to this report on the economic power of women's sports. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

31.03.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They were 4th grade Me's favorite books. Harper Collins is refreshing and re-releasing them.

26.03.2025 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is your book on the LibGen list? Let us know.

20.03.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 169 πŸ” 118 πŸ’¬ 173 πŸ“Œ 19

If you know an agent who loves sports and reps picture books, let me know. I have a sporty baby girl PB. Women's sports is experiencing astronomic growth in both audience numbers and $$. Sarah gives the details in the thread below.

12.03.2025 14:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Related, but unrelated: Elsbeth! Oh my goodness how I love that show.

13.02.2025 02:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I read INSIDE THE PARK by @andreawillwrite.bsky.social tonight in one sitting! Oh my goodness-what a riveting middle grade. If you have a sports fan in the home, place this one in their hands.

06.02.2025 01:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

PB Party 2025 entry βœ…

Good luck to all the entrants! πŸ€

03.02.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The news is making me ragey and I'm having a really hard time writing.

30.01.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

PSA

27.01.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 370 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Awww. Hope your dad's procedure goes well.

27.01.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lori, I so appreciate that you do this every year.

27.01.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

YES!!!!!!

27.01.2025 16:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

YAY!!!!!

27.01.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

16.01.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 1232 πŸ” 689 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 137

I love that you are bringing back #KeatingCreature!

17.01.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

THE BAKERY DRAGON by Devin Kurtz. I was awed by the use of light in the illustrations.

17.12.2024 16:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0