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Lisa Katzenberger
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
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Mom of twins #KidLit Author of: A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED IT BELONGS TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE OK #12x12PB #Insulin4All #T1Dmom https://linktr.ee/lisakatzenberger
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I haven't accomplished any writing yet this morning, but I did update my website. Check it out to see where I'll be around the #Chicago area in the next few months! #kidlit

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Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
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I did not participate -- hope it was helpful to you!
This is from a publisher perspective, but it's a free industry event about working in publishing that you might find helpful!

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I haven't accomplished any writing yet this morning, but I did update my website. Check it out to see where I'll be around the #Chicago area in the next few months! #kidlit

lisakatzenberger.com/news-events/
I believe it! You are awesome and doing great work!
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A beautiful day for some WORDS! Nudge a writer today who needs a gentle reminder: you are brilliant, worthy, and loved. Regardless of your output, your sales, your followers.

Believe it and lock in 🔥
My latest author newsletter is here -- check it out for information on my upcoming events. I'd love to see you at one! #kidlit mailchi.mp/788532d50359...
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With the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling last week, many of us are left wondering what’s next. We checked back in with author @cswild.bsky.social to get her take on the ruling and where we go from here. #freedomtoread #weneeddiversebooks #kidlit #lgbtqkidlit
I Joyfully Dissent
Author Charlotte Sullivan Wild shares her response to the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling and where we go from here.
www.onceuponaban.com
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The 2026 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards are open for submissions through 8/31/25.

Two $1500 prizes.

Traditionally Published / Intersectional Protagonist.

For details: bit.ly/RYWawards

#ReadYourWorld #PADIBA #PADIBA2026 #Intersectionality #IntersectionalBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooks
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SB 212, which sought to establish "a ratings system for library materials available to young individuals based on appropriateness for different age groups," failed to pass in committee before the Oregon Legislature adjourned.

Our skilled librarians already select age-appropriate books.

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This is a must read. It's great analysis and it's a great piece about what this does mean, and what it doesn't. Importantly, Kelly calls out that schools and teachers should not obey in advance by pulling LGBTQ+ books off the shelves.

Read and share, please!
What does Mahmoud v. Taylor mean for LGBTQ+ books, curriculum, and students in American public schools?

A look at the ruling, its ties to where and how the Establishment Clause is interpreted, the chilling effect this will have, and what we need to be doing.

bookriot.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court Says Parents Can "Opt Out" Of Positively-Affirming LGBTQ+ Public School Lessons
Mahmoud vs Taylor asked whether or not parents could opt their children out of public classroom lessons that positively depict LGBTQ+ people.
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Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4
People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your all time favorite TV Show?
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Thanks for that reminder! Just signed up.
Wow, what a great article. Nancy sounds like a gem. Thanks for sharing Harold!
Here is an old-timey telephone system. It was on display at a local museum of what used to be a one-room schoolhouse built in 1925 in Darien, Illinois.
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Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes.

This is the kind of research Trump has killed.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...
People With Severe Diabetes Are Cured in Small Trial of New Drug
www.nytimes.com
My family loves doing escape rooms! This is the first one I did with just the teens and no Dad, and I was a bit worried at first. But we made it out!