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👯‍♀️ Lauren and Alea 🦸‍♀️ 👩‍💻 Privacy attorneys 👩‍⚖️ 📚 Turning our love for privacy and security into #kidlit, #picturebooks and resources 📚💙🍎👩‍🔬 Thoughts are ours, not legal advice SCBWI Member | 12x12 PB

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 17

Santa Claus & the Data Disaster
SANTA CLAUS MYTH x THE LITTLE CYBER ENGINEER
With the help of Mrs. Claus, Santa rethinks how he operates. Can he fix his Data Disaster and stay off the Naughty List to save Christmas?
👩‍🔬STEM in witty rhyme ✍️
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #Querying #PB #Kidlit #PopUpPitA #poetry

Mint background. Title at the top reads: "Agent's Guide to Santa Claus and the Data Disaster”. The text reads: “It's almost Christmas and Santa has a problem. A big problem. Apparently, kids (and government regulators) take issue with how he collects, uses, and keeps his Christmas intel. If he can't change his ways, Christmas may not happen all together. Through the wise advice of Mrs. Claus, Santa learns how to build and deliver Christmas without invading the Privacy of kids (and adults) around the world.

This story was inspired by the authors' own concern that telling the story of Santa claus would teach their children to be complacent with surveillance and bad privacy practices. The story uses witty yet informative rhyme to give adults and children alike a new way to talk about Santa Claus.”

Mint background. Title at the top reads: “COMPS for 'Santa Claus and the Data Disaster”. There is a bulleted list of 3 works.
The Little Trailblazer, by Joan Holub (author) and Daniel Roode (September 5, 2017)
Baby Loves Electrical Engineering on Christmas, By Ruth Spiro (Author) and Irene Chan (Illustrator) (August 24, 2021)
THE Little Cyber Engineer by Amber Devilbiss (Author, Illustrator) (July 17, 2022)
Underneath the list comes the cover images of each of the books.

On the right, the image is of a book with a navy cover. Its title is The Little Cyber Engineer is the title in yellow text. The image is of a little girl in all black looking like a ninja or hacker. She's carrying a sack full of money. The author and illustrator is listed in the bottom right hand corner in white and yellow text.

Mint background. Title at the top reads: “Tropes in Santa Claus and the Data Disaster”. Then there is a list of 5 tropes.
Sparkle emoji. Retelling of the Santa Claus Myth, Santa head emoji.
female scientist emoji. STEM lessons in witty rhyme
wolf emoji. No real villains
supervillain emoji. Redemption arcs superhero emoji.
open laptop emoji. Digital messages in (mostly) analog format. old style dial telephone emoji.

At the bottom of the slide, are two concept sketches. On the left Mrs Claus stands in front of an easel as if teaching Santa. She has a lightbulb over her head and she points to the easel reading: “Christmas Model” with the bullets “privacy,” “optional opt-out,” “consent,” and “notice.” Next to her, Santa smiles on his computer. In the second sketch, Santa sits at his computer looking stressed. Both he and his computer have marks above them indicating confusion and concern. In both Santa is wearing his traditional red and white costume. He has a blue mug that appears to have steam coming out of it. The confusion marks coming from his head appear in yellow. The desk is a dark brown. The background is a grayish-lavendar.
There is text on the slide that states: “Re-telling and updating of the Santa Claus mythology utilizing core privacy concepts like consent and data minimization” on the bottom right under the outlined person.
Text at the bottom left reads: “Art by Giana Molinari”

This slide is a mood board w/ light green background. There are 3 rows of boxes with either text or images.
1st row, from L to R - 1st box has black text on a white background reading “He spies. He collects data in bulk. He never deletes. Really, he's breaking the law.” The 2nd image is a black image with light blue lines and dots and numbers. 3rd image is the image of an elf doll hanging onto a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel. 4th box Has an image of an opulent library. A little Christmas tree made of books with a blue ribbon on top. The image has text crediting the image to Alea Garbagnati.
2nd row, from L to R - 1st box is an image with a white background. There are two hands with white writing on them saying “Yes” and “No.” 2nd box has an image of Santa Claus set against a white background. He is standing with one finger up & as if he were saying “Ho ho ho.” On the ground is a red velvet that looks full. 3rd box is black text set against a white background reading “Santa is bad at Privacy.” Underneath that text reads: “Unless otherwise noted, concept art created or collected from Canva or other publicly available resources” in small text in the bottom left. The Last box is an image of hands holding a tablet computer . In the screen of the tablet computer is a blue graphic with a lock and the word “PRIVACY.”
In the final row, from L to R - 1st box is a blurred street video photo. In the foreground of the photo is a giant eyeball. The eye is looking at a series of binary code (1s and 0s) and the code is reflected in the eye. 2nd box is black text set against a white background. The text reads “Can Santa change his ways and embrace privacy-by-design?” In the third image set against a red background are two red elf dolls playing with a red box with numbers 1 to 24 (and Advent calendar box). There are green decorative trees with light snow dusting next to the box. In the final box is an image of a woman and boy set against a white background.

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Sep 5

Totally loved Jellyfish Scientist Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito and illustrated by Ellen Rooney. You get to learn about the lifecycle of Jellyfish while learning about a trailblazing female scientist. Picked it up while visiting the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Photo of the California Coast on a sunny day, with a lush green cliff aside dark blue water. in the forefront is a picture of the cover of the book where a woman is smiling and staring at a jar with a Jellyfish instead.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Aug 29

In honor of spooky season being around the corner, this week's recommendation is a book about a not-so-scary monster who doesn't think it's bedtime. Written by Eoin McLaughlin and illustrated by Rob Starling, this book is good (not) bedtime fun. #bookrecs #kidlit 📚👍

backdrop is a blue starry night sky. in the forefront is a group of colorful monsters of different shapes. the monster in the front is large red monster holding a yellow sign that reads the books title "This Book is Not a Bedtime Story"

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Aug 26

Wishing the happiest and spookiest birthday to one of my favorite partners in crime. Happy birthday Lauren!

image of a person in a bedsheet dressed up as a ghost and wearing sunglasses. the picture is set against a blue-gray background. the top of the image says "Boo!!" in a spooky off-white font. mid-picture, across the ghost, reads "Happy birthday, Lauren!" in black font.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Aug 15

Had a lovely family trip to Arizona, where we saw the Grand Canyon and picked up this adorable and relatable book, Max Almost Missed It by Chris Britt, about a kid who almost misses amazing sights because he's stuck on his phone. Do you relate? #bookrecs #kidlit 👍📚 #Nationalparkservice #grandcanyon

Picture of a book entitled Max almost Missed It by Chris Britt. The book has a white cover and featured a kid on his smartphone who is followed by animals. The book is set to a backdrop of an image of the Grand Canyon with a caption in white the says "For those who need to stop and look around."

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Aug 1

Arrrrre ye ready for #backtoschool? If yarrr're not, then Kindergarrrten Bus, written by Mike Ornstein and illustrated by Kevin Barry has ye covered. Reading the book in a pirate voice is a hit with the little scallywags (less so for m'vocal chords). #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #bookrecs 📚👍

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Jul 25

The Interpreter is a heartfelt and funny #picturebook written by Olivia Abtahi and cleverly illustrated by Monica Arnaldo follows Cecilia, a young girl who has two important jobs - being a kid and translating for her parents. #kidlit #picturebooks #bookrecs 📚👍

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Jul 1

Want a fun alternative to birthday party gifts? We've been doing book swaps. Everyone brings two books, each kid can take one book and the rest get donated. Fun way to trade books and help our library. #kidlit

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Jun 27

#peonies are my happy place. Enjoying every second of their season while they last, as I know it won’t be for long. #fridayflowers #prettyinpink 🌸 #bloomscrolling

Pink peonies and peony buds in a pink vase with white flowers on a white table with windows in the background

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Jun 26

A #kidlit #bookrec for a whimsical & quirky #PB exploring the important & ever-present challenge of finding the perfect place to read by Leigh Hodgkinson. It’s fun & cute. Great for young readers. 📚👍

Background of a library or home bookshelf. Text leading to the book title “For Those looking for…” picture of a Cover of “A Place To Read” by Leigh Hodgkinson. Text at the top reads “privacy by GarWu”.

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · May 30

Pretty #peonies for #fridayflowers

Happy Friday!

So excited for these blooms!

#bloomscrolling

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Apr 7

A #kidlit #bookrec for those who want (need) a magic trick up their sleeve. The Book That Can Read Your Mind, by Marianna Coppo, is the perfect read aloud book (4-8). It captures & delights the mind🪄 . It's a perfect 📚💙 & game all in one magical package 💫 . We had a 🚀 reading it to our littles. 📚👍

Cover image of The Book That Can Read Your Mind. At the top in a tan banner is black text reading: For Those Who Want A Few Magic Tricks Up Their Sleeve. On the Left side in small tan text is: Privacy x GarWu. The background is navy blue with gold celestial images like stars, moons, planets, orbits, etc.

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Apr 3

A #bookrec for those who want to do good deeds and Read Happily Ever After! Reading Beauty hilariously written by @underwoodwriter.bsky.social & fabulously illus'd by @meghunt.bsky.social is not only a delightful read, but an empowering one. A spellbindingly wonderful Sleeping Beauty retelling. 📚👍

Cover Image of the book: "Reading Beauty". At the top in black text reads: For those who strive to do good deeds no matter what and want to Read Happily Ever After... At the bottom in small black text reads: Privacy x GarWu. The background is swirls of colors in purples, pinks, and oranges. There is a green and yellow aura around the book cover image. There is a medium orange star shape in the bottom left corner with a green center and a small orange dot with blue dots all around it just to the right of that.

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 31

It's no secret we love #Ballet! With this #kidlit #Bookrec we are able to enjoy the magic of Swan Lake by story 📚💙, art🎨, & MUSIC 🎶! The Story Orchestra - Swan Lake, fabulously retold by Katy Flint & gorgeously Illus'd by Jessica Courtney Tickle, is the perfect book for book & ballet lovers. 📚👍

Cover image of The Story Orchestra - Swan Lake. Black text at the top reads: Privacy x GarWu. Black text at the bottom reads: For Those Who Want to Re-Live the Magic of Swan Lake Through Story & Music. The background image is of a pair of toe shoes on the floor of what looks like a wooden dance studio floor.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 27

A #kidlit #bookrec for those who are just enough of the right stuff to shine ✨ like the star 🌟 they are!!! Not Quite Snow White, beautifully written by @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social & adorably illus'd by Ebony Glenn, is an inspirational read perfect for the family (3-8). We loved the story. 📚👍 📚💙

Cover image of the book "Not Quite Snow White". There are red curtains surrounding the book with golden yellow stays pulling the curtains back on both sides bracketing the cover image. At the top in red text reads: For Those Who Struggle to Know They Have Just Enough of the Right Stuff to Shine Like the Star They Are. At the bottom right in small black text reads: Privacy x GarWu.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 24

We were skeptical until Flava Flav confirmed it.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 24

A #bookrec for those who enjoy epic adventures & myths set in Ancient Greece, you'll love these #kidlit (8 -12) retellings of classics like the The Wooden Horse, The Odyssey, Perseus & Medusa, The Minotaur, & others. Warning that there remains some mature themes of patricide, adultery, etc. 📚👍 📚💙

Cover Image of Usborne Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths. At the top in black text: For Those Who Enjoy Epic Adventures and Ancient Myths. At the bottom in small text is: Privacy x GarWu. There are two ancient looking cracked vases in the bottom two corners. In the middle is a border that looks like it belongs on an ancient Greek ruin.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 21

Aries are known for being courageous, adventurous, & competitive. They are often bold & ambitious. Your Data Protection Divinity (our version of a #horoscope) is for Privacy-by-Design (PxD). PxD means building-in privacy from start to finish. It’s all about anticipating & strategizing privacy.

Tan background, with beige inner block. There are swiggles on the top right and bottom left of the image. In the center, in a circle are two fish on top of each other forming a circle with some bubbles from under each one. On the left side is "Privacy x GarWu". On the right side is "Data Protection Divinity". Under the center image says "Aries (March 21-April 19". Underneath that in black text, is small writing stating: "Aries are known for being courageous, adventurous, & competitive. They are often bold & ambitious. Your Data Protection Divinity (our version of a horoscope) is for Privacy-by-Design (PxD). PxD means building-in privacy from start to finish. It’s all about anticipating & strategizing privacy. This is perfect for Aries who have abundant energy & love a challenge."

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 20

A #bookrec for those wanting to experience the beautiful, dizzying, & sensory experience of "The Night Market". Be transported by this gorgeous book by Seina Wedlick & Illus'd by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu. You can almost smell the spices & feel the magic. It's art for the mind & soul. #kidlit 📚💙 📚👍

Background of a night sky with lights on the bottom. The text at the top in yellow reads: For those who want to experience the beautiful, dizzying, and sensory experience of a night market. There's a cover image of the book "The Night Market". And at the bottom in small text is: Privacy x GarWu.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

Yes! I guess it popped up from last year’s planting. What a happy surprise.

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

Love spending time in the garden as you’ll never know what surprises are in store. First #ranunculus of the year and it’s a gorgeous scarlet blossom. #bloomscrolling #gardening

Close up of a scarlet ranunculus with some leaves in the foreground

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

💻👀 Fascinating indeed. #kidlitchat

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

That makes total sense. #kidlitchat

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

This is SO GOOD to know! Parenting help for the win! 😂 #kidlitchat

Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

I think there's a fear of not doing the mood boards/agent slides and getting lost in a sea of mood boards with just a simple text post. So this is interesting commentary and good to know. #kidlitchat

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Privacy x GarWu @garwuprivacypublications.com · Mar 19

It's SO GOOD though! The 90s classics are 🍌s. Having just rewatched Mrs Doubtfire & been reminded of all of the obscenity/cursing that I had NO RECOLLECTION of was eye opening to my littles. I kept saying - that's a stage word (i.e., a word that actors/actresses can use but they can't) #kidlitchat

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