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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

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When books were being pulled from Iowa classrooms, these teens started an after-school club to read them Three Iowa City West high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.

Three high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.

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Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.

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😂 My niece is at the Phoenix Arizona. No Kings rally and sends this and I'm dead 😂 #NoKings #NoFascists

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#NoKings Mentor, OH

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NO KINGS Mentor, Ohio · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Come join us by swinging, singing and dancing with our live band as we protest the current administration. We will have a few politicians speakin...

You dont need a sign.
You dont need a shirt.
All you have to do is just show up. Dont overthink it.
There are events everywhere.
Just park your car & stand outside w/ friends. ❤️✊️🇺🇸

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Mentor, Ohio” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Cancer Eats the Heart Book Launch this Saturday, October 18th That’s right! Come and celebrate with us, as I return to my birthplace of Geneva Ohio to launch Cancer Eats the Heart, at the Lake Erie Book Company! A beautiful bookstore in downtown Geneva, at the location where an old drug store used to be. People from Geneva know where I’m talking about. It’s especially… Read More

That’s right! Come and celebrate with us, as I return to my birthplace of Geneva Ohio to launch Cancer Eats the Heart, at the Lake Erie Book Company! A beautiful bookstore in downtown Geneva, at the location where an old drug store used to be. People from Geneva know where I’m talking about. It’s…

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These folks at @climatedefiance.bsky.social rock.

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Opinion | How a Quilter Commemorates Toni Morrison’s Legacy LaWanda Dickens writes about how J. Janice Coleman’s quilts share themes with the late author Toni Morrison’s books.

OPINION: "J. Janice Coleman's quilt points to Toni Morrison’s examination of the psychological trauma and systemic destruction seen in Black communities when family members are displaced," LaWanda Dickens writes.

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Joining the fight for democracy can start with a simple cup of coffee. ☕️

We're excited to launch Campus Coffees for Change – a new way for college students to connect with their campus community through good coffee & even better conversation.

Visit: democracyforward.org/campus-coffees-for-change

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Good morning! Today would be a great day to call your local TV and radio stations to ask them to please make sure they have a crew covering the No Kings protest on Saturday. Tell them the locations in case they don't know. And tell them you'll be watching for the coverage.

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They restored all the titles & I want to point out that the reasoning was (stars are mine lol):

"... and in light of the *****overwhelming feedback from our community****** the Georgia HRRB State Steering Committee has voted to reinstate all 20..."

so, BE LOUD AS HELL & PROTECT THE RIGHT TO READ

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Remember why you're fighting so hard.

If it's to get even on the Oval Office occupant, he's almost definitely better at revenge than you and I are.

I have two daughters who will be around long after I'm gone, and many others I love. That, and I'm a sucker for justice.

That's my why. What's yours?

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No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Make your plans for #NoKings. This Saturday, October 18th.
Free speech is action. Protestors believe that action has meaning. Protestors are exercising the rights enshrined in the Constitution. For me, protest is about love of country.
I'll be there. Please join in.
www.nokings.org

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Wow! That artwork is PERFECT @littlerainey.bsky.social!! 😍❄️

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Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉

⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta

(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)

#scbwiNY26

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Congratulations, Kelly!! We ❤️ your art and can't wait to showcase it all year long!

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BANNER CONTEST WINNER
KELLY KLEMAN
SCBWI
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Ohio North Region
Insta: @scbwi_nohio
@scbwi-ohionorth
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
where
stories
Tаme
flight
#kidlit

BANNER CONTEST WINNER KELLY KLEMAN SCBWI SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Region Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Tаme flight #kidlit

Our banner contest winner was announced last week, and it was @kelliearted.bsky.social! Look for her delightful art to start appearing on www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio... and elsewhere soon!

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A fake email offering a fake deal.

A fake email offering a fake deal.

An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals!

This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?!

Please let me know if you receive an email like this!

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THESE are the promises I want to hear.

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Good people need to start outing their ICE family members, neighbors, and community members.

They need to be made into pariahs in the places decent Americans gather.

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2025 ART SHOW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER
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Olga Smith
YvvVV
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Insta: @scbwi_nohio
@scbwi-ohionorth
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
where stories Take flight #scbwi
#kidlit #kidlitart

2025 ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER 1229 Olga Smith YvvVV SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Take flight #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart

The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️

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Yay! I still can’t believe it happened! #kidlitart #scbwi

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Happy (Early) Birthday!

Go team Bear! @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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