Annie Cardi
@anniecardi.bsky.social
YA author, baker, runner, hound enthusiast. RED (2024) and WINTER WHITE (January 2026). She/her.
The core belief that tomato soup will heal me immediately.
December 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The core belief that tomato soup will heal me immediately.
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Thrilled to see @anniecardi.bsky.social's WINTER WHITE included on Kirkus' list of Most Anticipated YA Books of Spring 2026! #TeamTriada #BookSky
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
The Most Anticipated YA Books of Spring 2026 | Kirkus Reviews
Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.
www.kirkusreviews.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thrilled to see @anniecardi.bsky.social's WINTER WHITE included on Kirkus' list of Most Anticipated YA Books of Spring 2026! #TeamTriada #BookSky
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
So many of these books are ones I love and are powerful, meaningful stories.
PEN America Releases List of 52 Most Banned Books in Schools Since 2021
www.slj.com/story/PEN-Am...
www.slj.com/story/PEN-Am...
PEN America Releases List of 52 Most Banned Books in Schools Since 2021
John Green’s Looking for Alaska is the No. 1 banned book in schools over the last four years.
www.slj.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
So many of these books are ones I love and are powerful, meaningful stories.
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The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a New Era of Book Bans
An important article from @librarianjones.com and Suzette Baker explaining how the citizens of Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi no longer have the same rights as the rest of the nation.
time.com/7341120/book...
An important article from @librarianjones.com and Suzette Baker explaining how the citizens of Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi no longer have the same rights as the rest of the nation.
time.com/7341120/book...
The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a New Era of Book Bans
The Supreme Court’s inaction puts Americans’ First Amendment rights at risk.
time.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a New Era of Book Bans
An important article from @librarianjones.com and Suzette Baker explaining how the citizens of Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi no longer have the same rights as the rest of the nation.
time.com/7341120/book...
An important article from @librarianjones.com and Suzette Baker explaining how the citizens of Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi no longer have the same rights as the rest of the nation.
time.com/7341120/book...
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The thing about the Remains of the Day is it has me thinking about the hollowness of taking pride in your work while tacitly propping up a fascist state and i already had a rough relationship with making art for a living
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The thing about the Remains of the Day is it has me thinking about the hollowness of taking pride in your work while tacitly propping up a fascist state and i already had a rough relationship with making art for a living
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folks please call your congresspeople about this ASAP, this is draconian and evil
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for any transgender person under 18, and threatens any medical professional providing this care to youth with 10 years in prison.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
action.aclu.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
folks please call your congresspeople about this ASAP, this is draconian and evil
My 2yo, after coughing on me: “Why do we only share germs with our mommies and daddies?”
December 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My 2yo, after coughing on me: “Why do we only share germs with our mommies and daddies?”
I was in fourth grade when I discovered The Princess Bride. At the video rental store, it felt like I was too old for the kids' movies and not interested in the adult movies. The woman who worked there was like, "I know just the thing."
December 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I was in fourth grade when I discovered The Princess Bride. At the video rental store, it felt like I was too old for the kids' movies and not interested in the adult movies. The woman who worked there was like, "I know just the thing."
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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I have a few openings on my School Librarian Advisory Team for 2026 – if you're interested in taking the occasional survey, getting early copies of new books, & taking a peek behind the scenes of making kids’ books, it might be a good fit for you & your readers! Details: forms.gle/mkA9L5EuvjTu...
Kate Messner's School Librarian Advisory Team
With recent shifts in social media, support for libraries, and school budgets, it feels more challenging than ever to connect kids with books they’ll love. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how au...
forms.gle
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I have a few openings on my School Librarian Advisory Team for 2026 – if you're interested in taking the occasional survey, getting early copies of new books, & taking a peek behind the scenes of making kids’ books, it might be a good fit for you & your readers! Details: forms.gle/mkA9L5EuvjTu...
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This workshop is going to be AMAZING. Have some out of print books you want to keep available? Tired of the "traditional" route? This workshop is sure to provide all the info you need by two incredible authors who have taken the plunge with great success!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
R&S! Presents: Taking the Reins: Indie Publish Your Book!
In this two-hour course join Erin Dionne & Nancy Werlin as they walk you step-by-step through the process of indie publishing your book.
www.eventbrite.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This workshop is going to be AMAZING. Have some out of print books you want to keep available? Tired of the "traditional" route? This workshop is sure to provide all the info you need by two incredible authors who have taken the plunge with great success!
www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
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Just because you're staying in to avoid the snow today doesn't mean you can't shop local & independent. portersquarebooks.com does everything that other online bookstore does!
December 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Just because you're staying in to avoid the snow today doesn't mean you can't shop local & independent. portersquarebooks.com does everything that other online bookstore does!
I watched Wake Up Dead Man last night and @rianjohnson.bsky.social I need to know if Fr. Jud’s boxing past is a specific reference to The Quiet Man.
December 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I watched Wake Up Dead Man last night and @rianjohnson.bsky.social I need to know if Fr. Jud’s boxing past is a specific reference to The Quiet Man.
Heartbroken to hear the news out of Brown and to recognize the names of streets. Thinking of everyone in Providence today. This needs to stop.
December 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Heartbroken to hear the news out of Brown and to recognize the names of streets. Thinking of everyone in Providence today. This needs to stop.
Sakura Ando from Shoplifters at the end. This scene is the ultimate combination of heartbreaking and life-affirming.
December 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Sakura Ando from Shoplifters at the end. This scene is the ultimate combination of heartbreaking and life-affirming.
December 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Nearly 600 new books pulled "for review" in one school district since July.
Collier County Public Schools update on their internal review:
581 titles have been pulled for review since 7/1/25 (205 of those are new additions and come from the state’s 24/25 list).
375+ are still pending review
Latest decisions:
8 grade or permission restricted
42 removed
44 retained
581 titles have been pulled for review since 7/1/25 (205 of those are new additions and come from the state’s 24/25 list).
375+ are still pending review
Latest decisions:
8 grade or permission restricted
42 removed
44 retained
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Nearly 600 new books pulled "for review" in one school district since July.
Oh hey, Kirkus says WINTER WHITE is one of their most anticipated YA books of spring: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
Also I need all of these other books asap. #books #YAlit #booksky
Also I need all of these other books asap. #books #YAlit #booksky
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Oh hey, Kirkus says WINTER WHITE is one of their most anticipated YA books of spring: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/m...
Also I need all of these other books asap. #books #YAlit #booksky
Also I need all of these other books asap. #books #YAlit #booksky
YAY SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!
Hey there, I, ROCK: A Geology Tale fans. 😁🪨
Guess who's teaming up again??? This time, we aren't Earthbound... Steph Stilwell and I are back at it, taking on ASTRONOMY!!! 😃⭐🌌🔭
I am so beyond excited to announce this new #BookDeal!!!!
Ahhhh!!!! 😃😃🤩
#KidLit
#STEMLit
#PictureBooks
Guess who's teaming up again??? This time, we aren't Earthbound... Steph Stilwell and I are back at it, taking on ASTRONOMY!!! 😃⭐🌌🔭
I am so beyond excited to announce this new #BookDeal!!!!
Ahhhh!!!! 😃😃🤩
#KidLit
#STEMLit
#PictureBooks
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
YAY SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!
How do people learn how to type these days without AOL instant messenger?
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
How do people learn how to type these days without AOL instant messenger?
This includes RED, which is in stock at PSB Cambridge! portersquarebooks.com/book/9781454...
December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This includes RED, which is in stock at PSB Cambridge! portersquarebooks.com/book/9781454...
My husband is a playwright and he’s in rehearsal right now. His director and dramaturg are both moms with young kids.
Today, while our spouses were in rehearsal, their husbands came over so their kids could play with mine.
Today, while our spouses were in rehearsal, their husbands came over so their kids could play with mine.
December 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
My husband is a playwright and he’s in rehearsal right now. His director and dramaturg are both moms with young kids.
Today, while our spouses were in rehearsal, their husbands came over so their kids could play with mine.
Today, while our spouses were in rehearsal, their husbands came over so their kids could play with mine.
Instead of #pantone white, how about bookshop.org/p/books/wint...
December 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Instead of #pantone white, how about bookshop.org/p/books/wint...
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How to Support Anti-Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving.
Looking for impactful ways to help protect book access and the freedom to read? Here's another terrific post from Kelly Jensen at @bookriot.bsky.social that offers a number of excellent suggestions!
bookriot.com/gifting-with...
Looking for impactful ways to help protect book access and the freedom to read? Here's another terrific post from Kelly Jensen at @bookriot.bsky.social that offers a number of excellent suggestions!
bookriot.com/gifting-with...
How to Support Anti Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving: Book Censorship News, December 5, 2025
In addition to gifting a banned book, what can you do to help someone get excited and engaged in the fight for the freedom to read?
bookriot.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How to Support Anti-Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving.
Looking for impactful ways to help protect book access and the freedom to read? Here's another terrific post from Kelly Jensen at @bookriot.bsky.social that offers a number of excellent suggestions!
bookriot.com/gifting-with...
Looking for impactful ways to help protect book access and the freedom to read? Here's another terrific post from Kelly Jensen at @bookriot.bsky.social that offers a number of excellent suggestions!
bookriot.com/gifting-with...