W.E.B. Du Bois on Robert E. Lee:
“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
The Age of the New Republic and Luke's Gadrilam journey continues in Star Wars #2 from me & @philnoto.bsky.social!
Pick it up now in comic shops, available w/ covers from Phil, Josemaria Casanovas, @chris-sprouse.bsky.social, John Tyler Christopher, @lucianovecchio.bsky.social & Leinil Francis Yu!
Great @crimereads.bsky.social piece by @nkolakowski.bsky.social on @blacktopkid.bsky.social's superb new novel, KING OF ASHES.
S.A. Cosby on “King of Ashes,” Crime Epics, and the Softer Side of Monsters crimereads.com/s-a-cosby-on...
Congrats, @robwhart.bsky.social!!
‘Manifest’ Creator Jeff Rake Sets Debut Novel ‘Detour’ With Eye On Turning It Into Series deadline.com/2025/06/mani... @jgetzler.bsky.social
Happy release day to the great @blacktopkid.bsky.social! His masterful new novel, KING OF ASHES, is not to be missed!
A Maestro of Crime Fiction Returns With a High-Octane Thriller www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/b... @flatironbooks.bsky.social @jgetzler.bsky.social
15/20
(A hill I will absolutely die on)
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Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now!
About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund.
How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST).
How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui
We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.
Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...
Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social
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COMING June 1, 2025: NO LIE LASTS FOREVER
(Stay tuned for more details.)
Preorder: www.amazon.com/No-Lie-Lasts...
10/20
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Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg’s perm and the crisis in American masculinity.
by Ross Douthat
7/20
6/20
(Happy birthday Todd)
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3/20
Fantastic Australian pub band. Check out “A Tale They Won’t Believe” and you will know why I love them. Also Father’s Day for the more wistful side.
2/20
Ok I’ll play
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Better than politics, anyway!
1/20
Doing some last minute holiday shopping, or maybe just want more cool books for yourself? There’s so much good shit on this list. Me too, incidentally. (Thanks Rob!)
So proud of this book and this author!
Not sure what else to say but...ALTER EGO IS A FREAKIN' USA TODAY BESTSELLER!!!!
(thanks to bestie @kellyekell.bsky.social for telling me!)
www.usatoday.com/booklist/pag...
Today felt like a good day to announce we are on Bluesky! Oh and...
