25 hrs in America: Thankful that everytime S. Thurmonds speech against civil rights is mentioned we can say that @booker.senate.gov now holds the record. That instead of limiting rights, as ST did Booker tried to sway hearts/minds to save our Democracy.
Not a big victory, but a nice symbolic one
On Monday, March 31, 2025 we learned that DOGE is targeting the NEH with the aim of substantially reducing its staff, cutting the agency’s grant programs, and rescinding grants that have already been awarded.
Learn what steps you can take here: nhalliance.org/federal-fund...
That is a record that NEEDS to be broken.
Are you watching? @booker.senate.gov has been speaking for over 18 hours. I don't know what this will do but I honor the effort.
What will make me post on this platform? An exciting update from @maureenjohnsonbooks.com. New Stevie Bell! New Interactive Murder Mystery tale! Awards! But alas no Shades of London news.
I know @smheffern.bsky.social what you are going to text me in 3...2...1. A girl has got to keep hope alive!
Since this is a new platform, many of you might not know this about me: For 13 years I have written a piece on my personal blog for the New Year that includes reflections, best of lists, intentions to help center myself...and poetry. Here is 2025: thisiswhatcomesnext.com/2025/01/10/p...
@contingent-mag.bsky.social my mom replied to you how the photo of 3 girls reading in your recent email is a painting in our family home.
What she didn't tell you is that she put me and my sisters in matching outfits and posed us to match that image.
❤️ that she subscribes after the q&a w/me.
"It worked! Hooray!"
Together they cheered, and Siana, Esmerelda, Lyra, and Mr. Dragon hopped into the ship together and traveled from the stars to the moon for Mr. Dino's Birthday, laughing all the way."
From the Stars to the Moon by Priya Chhaya
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10/10 #kidlit
The spaceship almost got off the ground.
"Wait!" Siana said. "I think we all need to laugh together."
- From the Stars to the Moon by Priya Chhaya
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9/10 only one more puzzle piece to go!
"Yes!" Lyra chortled.
After which Esmerelda giggled.
Then Mr. Dragon guffawed.
And Siana laughed.
- From the Stars to the Moon by Priya Chhaya
There is still time to get "From the Stars to the Moon" for the kid in your life. #kidlit
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8/10 Only two to go!
On this trip I have finished four books while slow rolling through Wind and Truth.
But lets take a moment to give a shout out to @runwithskizzers.bsky.social "Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot" which was cute & ridiculous in all the right ways. Total Never Have I Ever vibes.
#reading
Just in time for another #WoTWednesday, we now have official confirmation on who’s playing the royal family of Andor in #TheWheelOfTime Season 3:
Mr. Dragon spotted Lyra the Ladybug.
"Lyra! Lyra! I Need to get from the Stars to the Moom for Mr. Dino's birthday and we need more laughter. Can you please help?"
- From the Stars to the Moon by Priya Chhaya
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7/10
"Esmerelda giggled.
Then Mr. Dragon guffawed.
And Siana laughed."
- From the Stars to the Moon by Priya Chhaya
This holiday season consider giving "From the Stars to the Moon"
Join me tomorrow for another puzzle piece.
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6/10 #kidlit
Siana said, "We need more fuel. Who else can we call?"
Mr. Dragon looked around the spaceport and saw his friend Esmerelda.
This holiday season consider giving "From the Stars to the Moon"
Join me tomorrow for another puzzle piece.
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5/10 #kidlit
I am reading 50-100 pages a day of Wind and Truth on this vacation and am so stressed out/for my favorite people that I keep reading whole books before diving back in. #cosmere
A group of three blocka with space in pinks and blues wirh hahaha in light pink over lighter clouds.
"Mr. Dragon guffawed.
Ho. Ho. Ho. Ho. Ho.
And Siana laughed.
HAHAHAHAHA.
For the child in your life"
From the Stars to the Moon
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The Heart of the River
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Post 4/10 #kidlit
View of two squares showing pink/purple soace with the letters HA in color.
"You must be out of fuel," Siana said. "Do you know what the best spaceship fuel is?"
"Laughter!"
For the child in your life
From the Stars to the Moon
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The Heart of the River
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3/10 #kidlit
Photo from a kids book depicting space in hues of purple and pink.
"Mr. Dragon had a problem. He had to travel from the stars to the moon for Mr. Dino's Birthday Party. But his space ship would not start."
More:
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The Heart of the River
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2/10 #kidlit
Build a puzzle this holiday season and catch a glimpse of the art work from my second #kidlit book "From the Stars to the Moon."
For the child (3+) in your life
From the Stars to the Moon
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The Heart of the River
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Sometimes you mean to delete a single post and end up deleting a whole "thread" or whatever it is called on this app! Argh! Sorry for all the reposts.
Basically potatoes seasoned with masala of some kind and cheese between two pieces of buttery bread then grilled on a press.
Close up of potatoes and cheese beetween a buttery slices of bread. The two halves as triangles are positioned artfully on the plate.
So my posts here aren't all book promotion I give you a photo of my favorite sandwich in Mumbai. Sandwizzaa's Activity Toast with Cheese.
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View of two brightly colored books on top of one another.
Doing some shopping today?
Consider buying "The Heart of the River" & "From the Stars to the Moon."
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Available Politics & Prose #kidlit #authorpost
Yes! My emotions in that scene bounced from wow, wow, exhale I love Jonathan Bailey, to noooooooo don't put your foot on another book (I had my mom in my head since that is just not done) to oh my gosh.
Made me laugh.
If you need a little joy right now and like musicals just let yourself experience the magic of #Wicked. Is it a long movie? Yes. Is it only half the story? Yes.
It does not matter. The entire cast is flawless, the voices are phenomenal, and BONUS there is an amazing library.
I've missed you and your jokes.