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Ito Romo

@itoromo.bsky.social

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Author of El Puente/The Bridge and The Border Is Burning. Former Professor of English Language and Literature. Texas Institute of Letters. ‘Filth Eaters’ to be released May ‘26. Deep Vellum Publishing.

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 1d

Our aunt Vita Romo Greiner (3rd row, 4th), our dad Refugio's only sibling, entrance to the old 💙 St. Augustine High School 💛 downtown Laredo, 1950s. Hope you have a great week!

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 2d

This Wednesday, I am joining my dear friend (and genius) Hayan Charara at a reading to celebrate his new novel, *Hush Little Children* 10/15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, at the @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social at the Historic Pearl. Come visit with us.

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 4d

Quick visit, but super happy to see him @poetrichardblanco.bsky.social Hold your people close. ❤️ Perfect cocktails and beautiful fried chicken livers at still our favorite restaurant Cured at Pearl.

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 13d

A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org

The Official NPR Shop

National Public Radio, Inc.

shopnpr.org

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 16d

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 16d

FYI: It may not be a new FRIDAY THE 13TH movie, but this Jason Voorhees Chia Pet is a very real thing you can now own.

You (Yes, You!) Can Now Get A Jason Voorhees Chia Pet

It may not be a new FRIDAY THE 13TH movie, but this Jason Voorhees Chia Pet is a very real thing you can now own.

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 18d

Solidarity! ❤️👊🏼❤️

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 18d

Our grandmother's twin sister Dalila & our grandmother Carlota (row2, 2&3), Central School, Laredo, TX, ca. 1910. In Laredo, public school education began in 1783 (by order of the Spanish Crown). Remember those who came before you, and remember to thank a teacher for all they do. ❤️👊🏼❤️ Happy Friday!

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 21d

Happy birthday to my brother Ricky, (far right), a beautiful kid then and a beautiful human being now. Love you, manito! ❤️🎂❤️ Photo is a tiny self-developing snapshot (no date stamp) so must’ve been from one of the earlier Polaroid Land Cameras. Laredo, TX, c. ‘65-‘68. Btw—that’s me on the left.

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 22d

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Jimmy Kimmel's show returning on Tuesday, ABC announces

The network pulled the show after the Federal Communications Commission chair threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses after the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's death.

www.nbcnews.com

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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 22d

Big doings in Austin this coming weekend! I’m excited to be leading the “Bursts of Firsts” picture book workshop for the @scbwiatx.bsky.social Mini MFA Conference.

#atxscbwiconf25

SCBWI * ATX
MINI MFA
CONFERENCE
FALL 2025
Saturday, September 27
JOE C THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
8AM - 5PM

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 22d

Because we all need some beauty in our lives (away from the craziness that is our country), I can't begin to tell you how lovely it was to finally return to Bustamante, N.L., México. Looking forward to spending time there again! ❤️ Here's to a great week.

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 24d

Canceled HULU. I’ll miss more than 1/2 of S5 OMITB. Oh well, I’ll resubscribe if they come to their senses—that and, well, uh, free speech. They tempt you before last cancel click: $2.99 for 6 mths—don’t fall for it—they’ll offer it again! (Oh, they’ll save your lists, so do not fret). Join me? ❤️👊🏼❤️

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 26d

Power to the people!

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · 28d

On the brighter side: Hoy Ximena Romo cumple 10 años! Constant, loving companion. ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽 ¡Viva Ximena Romo! Dogs are perfect.

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Sep 11

Because good news will do us all some good, Ximena, Lalo, and I are super happy to hold *Hush Little Children* Hayan Charara's brilliant debut novel. Get it now! ❤️👊🏼❤️

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. ✶✶✶✶ @tvayyyy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Catch THE EL for #FridayReads! Available everywhere.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738830...

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Finally a full inflorescence of my Shooting Star Hoya (hoya multiflora)! ❤️ Different, beautiful—like all of us. Here’s to a lovely weekend.

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hold your people close. ❤ Demand responsible firearm ownership now!

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 20

Jajaja

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sans oignon

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Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 12

Had to look it up. Kinda like ‘what might happen’ huh? Sounds like the narrator on Dragnet or Adam-12.

Ito Romo @itoromo.bsky.social · Aug 5

I’ve had this ‘orchid cactus’ for almost 6 years now, and last night it bloomed for the very first time ❤️

Remember: "As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden," Chauncey Gardiner, *Being There* by Jerzy Kosiński