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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 3h

These birds are a small glimpse into the world of Sun, Moon, and Star, my upcoming picture book with Holiday House 📚, being published on Feb. 24, 2026.

I’ve poured so much heart into this story, and I can’t wait to share the cover with you soon. 💛

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 2h

Lovely, Nancy! Can't wait!!

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Coasterinoregon @coasterinoregon.bsky.social · 10h

Was not prepared for this loss🥲
Condolences to all who loved her

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 11h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 10h

A giant talent.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 11h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 13h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 13h

After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 15h

Today is a travel day, tomorrow is the Warwick Children's Book Festival! I'm really excited to be a part of this big event with so many wonderful authors and illustrators. If you are nearby, I hope to see you there! #kidlit www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org

Flyer for the Warwick Children's Book Festival. October 12th 11am-4pm Warwick Valley Middle School 225 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 Free Admission. Plus, read to the therapy dogs and a concert at noon. Proudly presented by Albert Wisner Public Library and sponsored by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes Art is a sweet collage landscape of homes and hills and cars with an autumn sky

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

Where do I get a frog hat for the big protest?

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1d

Frogtifa

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Black Aziz Anansi @blackazizanansi.blacksky.app · 1d

Yoooo what the fuckk!?!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d

Qatar gave Trump the luxury 747 that he wanted and now we are LETTING THEM BUILD A MILITARY BASE ON US SOIL

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

We’re doing what?!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

WWWWWWWTTTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF!!! bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 2d

Every minute of the day is another 😳🤯

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder: NEXT week I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, October 14 and 16, recording available, and resources included. $59

See the screenshot below for details or go here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

Banner graphic for "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities."

October 14 and 16, 7-8:15 PM Eastern

with Harold Underdown

Workshop details:

Another reminder, because I think this is going to be very useful, and I don't want anyone who would benefit to miss it: NEXT week is when I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via The Highlights Foundation, on the evenings of October 14 and 16, with a recording available, and resources included. $59
On Tuesday, I'll be covering:
--different kinds of change in publishing, from fads to trends to market shifts, and how to respond to them
--how to do your own research into trends
--a short history of market shifts in children's publishing, from circa 1960 to today
--a look at the big market shift of this century
On Thursday, I'll move on to:
--the trends! from picture books to young adult, fiction and nonfiction
--the changes in publishing from outside of it, mainly
--diverse voices and banned books,
--technology, and especially AI

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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Just Howlin' not Wolf @nickkegan.bsky.social · 2d

America First my ass. Soldiers? Air Traffic Controllers? Law Enforcement? Nope. Trump gives billions away to some ass kissing Argentinian. Fuck Trump.

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Kim Masters @kimmasters.bsky.social · 2d

With our money.

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Qi iQ @qidass.bsky.social · 2d

Wait a fucking minute, our own country is SHUT DOWN and we are bailing out other countries?!?!?!?!

Break it down for me.......

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norbizness @norbizness.bsky.social · 2d

Veterans, people needing health care, families with hungry children, dedicated civil servants: no such luck, if you want to be bailed out try being a hedge fund manager connected a feral-looking Argentinian libertarian lunatic next time.

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 3d

Scientists predict that more than 1 million species are on track for extinction in the coming decades, but there’s still time to halt this crisis — and we need your help.

Check out the Center’s current action alerts to tackle the extinction crisis from every angle ➡️ bit.ly/4h2BWJ4

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 3d

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Golden State Warriors @warriorsofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Preseason DUBBBBBB

WHAT a game 😤

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