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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 23d

I am a proud library kid. And I can't stress ENOUGH how books have changed my life. Because I read, I wrote, and because I wrote, I became AN AUTHOR. A literal childhood dream. Little Anna could have NEVER imagined this. What a wild ride.

Order now: annagifty.com! #booksky #librarysky #blacksky

when you achieve your childhood dream of becoming an author

Black girl with braids pictured

"Library kids unite"

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 20d

The Legendary Children’s Librarian of Harlem

Raised in a family of storytellers, Augusta Baker continued that tradition, imparting a love of books to readers of all ages.
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The Legendary Children's Librarian of Harlem - JSTOR Daily

Raised in a family of storytellers, Augusta Baker continued that tradition, imparting a love of books to readers of all ages.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 18d

Well, I'm *officially* in my Rogue Radical era now!

Sept 26th,is the last day to sign up for my Race, Media and International Affairs online classes.

They don't want us to talk about race and history, but I'm going to teach it anyway.

Enroll here! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Fall Registration for Race, Media & International Affairs with Karen Attiah — Resistance Study Series

A virtual, seven week beginner and intermediate course on the history of race, mass media, and the modern world order.

www.resistancesummerschool.com

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Sep 3

KINGDOM OF DUST is a Massachusetts Book Award Honor Book! 🎉

Thank you so much to the Mass Center for the Book for this amazing honor!

Congratulations also to Robin Wasley and Desmond Hall for their awards. I'm thrilled to be in their company.

Massachusetts Book Award Middle Grade Honor Title
Kingdom of Dust by Lisa Stringfellow

Massachusetts Book Awards
Award to Dead Things are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley
Honors to Better Must Come by Desmond Hall and Kingdom of Dust by Lisa Stringfellow

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thrilled and honored to see KINGDOM OF DUST included on NYPL's Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids list for 2025-2026!

Thank you to the librarians and staff of the library for sharing my book with your patrons!
www.nypl.org/books-more/r... @harperkids.bsky.social

New York Public Library Vibrant Voices New Books from Authors of Color. Kingdom of Dust by Lisa Stringfellow
In this West African-inspired fantasy, a ruthless king conquesrs the kingdom of kun, turning the once-opulent city into ruins. When Amara learns of her destiny, she goes off to restore magic and justice--before Kun is lost forever.

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Sep 2

So frustrating that there seems to be a million ways for creators to be taken advantage of.

If your publisher didn't register your copyright or it falls outside of the dates when Anthropic officially began their shenanigans, you might be out of luck. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Authors, Publishers Await Answers as Anthropic Hearing Approaches

New information has emerged in the class action lawsuit against AI company Anthropic which could limit the number of books included in the case—days before the hearing in which the details of a settle...

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 30

WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP SPECIAL? 📚 Complete manuscript review by an established author 🎯 In-depth feedback letter and 1:1 Zoom session w/ y our faculty member 🏠 Fully online format for maximum flexibility www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/who...

Whole Novel Genre: An Online Course for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, & Beyond - Highlights Foundation

www.highlightsfoundation.org

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 30

-----DEADLINE EXTENDED SEPT 17------

Ready to take your Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror novel to the next level? Check out the fall Whole Novel Workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social ✨

WHEN: October 8 - December 10, 2024

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join me tomorrow at @hummingbirdbookstore for the Children’s Local Author Bookfair!

Hummingbird Books
Saturday, August 23
12-2pm

55 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

#hummingbirdbooks #middlegrade #youngadult #picturebook #bookfair

Hummingbird Books Children's Local Author Fair

Middle grade authors
Lisa Stringfellow, Josh Roberts, Bonnie Shao, Esty Schachter, Alex Thayer, Alison McGrath, Jason Colpitts

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you’ve read KoD, please consider giving it a rating or review on A*azon and Goodreads. I try to avoid shopping on A*, but reviews there really help visibility. Thank you in advance!

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Kingdom of Dust

Kingdom of Dust [Stringfellow, Lisa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kingdom of Dust

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 20

⭐️ Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐️ Children’s Africana Book Award Honor Book
⭐️ Mythopoeic Society Children’s Fantasy Award Finalist
⭐️ Massachusetts Book Award Longlist Title

A screenshot of the cover of Kingdom of Dust and the awards and recognition it has received.

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 20

It’s KINGDOM OF DUST’s first birthday! I’m proud of this little book and glad readers are still finding it. @harperkids.bsky.social #middlegrade

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · Jul 22

Wow that was 4 hours of testimony followed by meeting with our @massaabb.bsky.social legislative task force. A lot! But very good work happened today to support #MassFreedomToRead. More soon!

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Mass. Coalition Speaks Up for Right to Read

As Massachusetts considers four new Freedom to Read bills, authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, publishers and educators of the newly launched Mass Freedom to Read Coalition will testify at...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are super excited to have Estelle Laure, agent & developemental editor at Folio Literary for a MG Opening Pages workshop. A great way to get marketing and editorial feedback on your opening pages. Perfect for querying writers and those planning to query soon! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 8

This upcoming YA/Crossover workshop with @keslupo.bsky.social is now open for non-member registration! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to get your opening pages critiqued, plus one-on-one live call time with Kesia. More info and registration: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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ProfKFH @profkfh.bsky.social · Jun 19

Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting

Colorful quilt of a nighttime scene with Harriet Tubman in an orange jacket and purple dress carrying a rifle. She is leading other figures who walk behind her.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · Jun 24

This is really really bad

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thank you, Amitha!

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Jun 18

Less than two weeks left to donate to our Book’Em summer book drive! We’re matching every single donation, so help us get DOUBLE the books into the hands of kids by donating today — visit parnassusbooks.net/bookem to learn more.

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Jun 17

I’ve often shared that THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA are among my favorite books, so am thrilled to share that KINGDOM OF DUST has been named a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature!

So honored to be recognized along with others I admire ☺️

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Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children

Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett, Island of Whispers (Harry N. Abrams)
Rajani LaRocca, Sona and the Golden Beasts (Quill Tree Books)
Kaela Rivera, The Cece Rios trilogy (HarperCollins)
David A. Robertson, The Misewa Saga (Tundra Books)
Lisa Stringfellow, Kingdom of Dust (Quill Tree Books)

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Jun 14

Juneteenth Joy in Hyde Park, MA is going on now!

Grateful to be able to distribute more free BIPOC children’s books today.

New Mission High School
655 Metropolitan Ave
Boston, MA 02136
10 am - 3 pm

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 12

If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.

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GBH @wgbh.org · Jun 12

(1/2) The House has voted to claw back funding, and public media is now one step away from being defunded. The upcoming Senate vote is our last chance to stop this from happening.

Please contact your Senators and tell them to protect public media. ProtectMyPublicMedia.org has easy steps to take.

Graphic reads "Public media is now only days away from being DEFUNDED. We need your help now. Contact your Senators and share this post using #ProtectMyPublicMedia."

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cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social @cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social · May 31

review: The Girl, The Gate, and the Dragon by @authorgracelin.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/05/31/r...

review: The Gate, The Girl, And the Dragon

In The Gate, The Girl, and the Dragon, Grace Lin balances an array of elements to create a quick moving story that is captivating and believable.

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