Scientists in the Field: Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow written by Ilima Loomis and reviewed by Debra Gantz Summary: Amanda Cowan's illustrations will bring in the readers for this amazing book about eclipse scientists and how they accomplish the...

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10 Exemplary Audiobooks for Young Listeners | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far These audiobooks for kids, tweens, and teens offer stories of resilience, hope, and joy.

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and the really cool thing about this is, doing things to help other people is one of the most effective ways to push back against a creeping sense of powerlessness

i know it’s cheesy to say “helping others is its own reward,” but it’s also extremely true!

we’re never powerless while we’re helping.

ICE forces U.S. Army Purple Heart veteran to deport—after taking 2 bullets in combat.

Sae Joon Park "miraculously" survived being shot in spine—then given 3 weeks to deport to South Korea.

Will miss dying mother's funeral—then his daughter's wedding.

Was legally in U.S. under deferred action.

The National Institutes of Health's efforts to shut down research that doesn't align with the Trump administration’s political agenda is a direct attack on public health.

New perspective on how men take up more than their share of space in the world. Literally manspreading on a global scale.

A spicy take: “great literature” isn’t great for kids if it turns them off reading, as the constant parade of misery in the curriculum does.

I know it does. My whole job was to talk to “reluctant readers”.

Cover of the book Out there Screaming.

GM! If you loved #SINNERS and are looking for something to carry you through, may I suggest the Audiobook #OutThereScreaming. The short stories are AMAZING and there is even one from the incomparable @tananarivedue.bsky.social.

Give me all of this!!

All The Women I Met in Jail A law meant to help victims of domestic violence often results in their arrest. One woman details surviving abuse and the system that claimed to protect her.

All, most of you know by now what happened to me in February.

I've written an essay about this for @harpersbazaar.uol.com.br.web.brid.gy, and I hope you'll give it a read:

Three books to read if you loved #Sinners and need a Black horror treat

All this because they didn’t have a hotel pre-booked when they arrived. Insane.

OMG!!

Graphic: As many as 69 million American women lack access to valid birth certificates

Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?

Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.

Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...

OMG OMG

THE MATCHMAKER is my debut adult novel and it is at last out in the world today. I hope you’ll grab a copy! (And any signal boost to this is much appreciated!)

#WomensHistoryMonth: The City of Women Map is a fascinating visualization of women’s history and urban transportation. Created by Molly Roy, Rebecca Solnit, and Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, the map renames subway stops after notable women with links to that area, offering an entirely new way to view #NYC.

*joining the chant*

TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS

A hand holding a hardcover copy of the book Fourth Wing, with a fireplace in the background

Heck yeah dragons

Yes to this! 700 homes in Puna were destroyed in the 2018 eruption. Thanks to the HVO, residents were notified in time and were able to escape. Imagine if that early warning system was taken away!

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Evicted Amid Federal Cuts Observatory leaders have assured local emergency officials their public service will continue, but questions linger about how and where that work will happen.

ICYMI, the Trump administration's cuts include the Hawai'i Volcano Observatory. This is the USGS office that houses staff and equipment to monitor the active volcanoes on Hawai'i Island and warn residents about coming eruptions.

Another reason to support Amtrak! (Which is also in the DOGE crosshairs btw)

One of my books and three of my articles are here :(

a woman is sitting on a red couch and saying `` don 't want that bad juju '' . ALT: a woman is sitting on a red couch and saying `` don 't want that bad juju '' .

Can someone please follow me? I’m at 6,666. 😳

I sent in a comment. Who's with me?

I emailed!

So cute with those flats!

A white and gray dog sleeping on a gray blanket, illuminated by a sunbeam

Sunbeam dreams

Love these Qs! I'm a children's book author and would love to write a horror novel for adults 😱

Having a rough start writing today so I’m going to drop a thread of writer questions 🧵