Dr. Michelle
@lipsticklitterati.bsky.social
The People’s Professor | #FREADOM |#FreedomToRead |💗💚 | Using books & #BlackFeminist writing to make a better world | #KidLit | Proud #SCBWI member |Happily 💍! | Posts are mine, all mine.
Let's go!!!
DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas, looking to flip a Republican-held seat.
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Let's go!!!
A reason for celebration. Head to your local library & pop open some pages! #BookSky #MichelleIsReading
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A reason for celebration. Head to your local library & pop open some pages! #BookSky #MichelleIsReading
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We Must Remain Vigilant: An open letter to publishers | Opinion
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We Must Remain Vigilant: An open letter to publishers | Opinion
Lee & Low publisher and co-owner Jason Low says publishers must continue the commitment to diverse titles while also contributing to the larger fight for the freedom to read.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We Must Remain Vigilant: An open letter to publishers | Opinion
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University of Alabama suspended publication of two student-run magazines, claiming they weren’t in compliance with federal guidance on DEI
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
University of Alabama shuts down student magazines for Black students, women students
University officials told editors of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six that they believed they were out of compliance with Trump administration guidance on anti-DEI policies.
www.whatimreading.net
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
University of Alabama suspended publication of two student-run magazines, claiming they weren’t in compliance with federal guidance on DEI
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
Can we now officially commit to ending our attachments to heartless & weak companies who disrespect our collective impact? #AT&T
AT&T commits to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as it seeks approval from the Trump admin to buy wireless spectrum assets
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs | CNN Business
US wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the US telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a move that comes as it seeks approval from the Trump a...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Can we now officially commit to ending our attachments to heartless & weak companies who disrespect our collective impact? #AT&T
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This is too much.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is too much.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Book Readalouds
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Book Readalouds
Whether you want to pep up your average storytime session or you're just starting out and in need of inspiration, here's a list of those picture books that just beg to be read out loud to large groups...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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@markanthonyneal.bsky.social it's your day! Enjoy. #SaggSeason
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@markanthonyneal.bsky.social it's your day! Enjoy. #SaggSeason
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Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
The wholesaler is the latest company to sue a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
Say less, @haymarketbooks.org! Books on sale through the new year. I'll happily share suggestions and kindly take gifts. 🎁 ☺️
Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 2nd!
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Say less, @haymarketbooks.org! Books on sale through the new year. I'll happily share suggestions and kindly take gifts. 🎁 ☺️
Freelance indexers, mount up! Now is your time.
Does anyone here do freelance indexing, or know someone who does? I've got a manuscript that needs an experienced indexer with a relatively quick turnaround. Message me here and we can talk details.
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Freelance indexers, mount up! Now is your time.
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World AIDS Day. We remember.
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
World AIDS Day. We remember.
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Happy December, y'all!!
Gotta kick off the 🎄 season right!!!
Take it away, DMX!!
Gotta kick off the 🎄 season right!!!
Take it away, DMX!!
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy December, y'all!!
Gotta kick off the 🎄 season right!!!
Take it away, DMX!!
Gotta kick off the 🎄 season right!!!
Take it away, DMX!!
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Debunking myths about Mother Rosa Parks, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and (as we knew her growing up) a great Detroiter. 💐
Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Debunking myths about Mother Rosa Parks, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and (as we knew her growing up) a great Detroiter. 💐
As for me and my house, we read whatever @chantalalive.blacksky.app writes.
Some struggle to promote themselves but I don't struggle sliding in with a reference to a book I wrote. You gone know I wrote these books! But I don't have huge publishing machines pushing me & if I can't be my hypeman who else will? And I'm online mostly doing a bunch of other random stuff.
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As for me and my house, we read whatever @chantalalive.blacksky.app writes.
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books. So let’s end the holiday weekend with my 252nd! Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 252 (11/30/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. So let’s end the holiday weeke...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
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📰BLACK SKY AUTHORS MAG 📰
🚨 SFWA ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Congratulations to the N.K. Jemisin‼️
SFWA Names N. K. Jemisin as 42nd Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master recognizing “lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.”
Celebrate this giant in speculative fiction.
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🚨 SFWA ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Congratulations to the N.K. Jemisin‼️
SFWA Names N. K. Jemisin as 42nd Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master recognizing “lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.”
Celebrate this giant in speculative fiction.
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
📰BLACK SKY AUTHORS MAG 📰
🚨 SFWA ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Congratulations to the N.K. Jemisin‼️
SFWA Names N. K. Jemisin as 42nd Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master recognizing “lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.”
Celebrate this giant in speculative fiction.
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
🚨 SFWA ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Congratulations to the N.K. Jemisin‼️
SFWA Names N. K. Jemisin as 42nd Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master recognizing “lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.”
Celebrate this giant in speculative fiction.
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Hey, #BookLovers, it's our favorite day of the week! Check out these new titles. #BookSky
The 22 new books out today include titles by Joy Williams, Cher, Solvej Balle, and more!
Joy Williams, Cher, Solvej Balle, and more: 22 new books out today!
The apex of book releases winds down somewhat at this time of the year, as we make our way slowly, steadily, and then all at once, into holiday season. At this point, many publishers have already l…
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November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Hey, #BookLovers, it's our favorite day of the week! Check out these new titles. #BookSky
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In a stunning ruling, a federal district court judge blocked Texas from using newly redrawn congressional maps meant to boost the GOP
Court Blocks Texas’ Trump-Ordered Gerrymander
A federal district court judge ruled that the map Texas adopted in August is an illegal racial gerrymander.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In a stunning ruling, a federal district court judge blocked Texas from using newly redrawn congressional maps meant to boost the GOP
Thought-provoking piece on the power of #ChildrensLit #KidLit
@lalouverouge.bsky.social explores children’s liberation through children’s literature.
The Case for Child Liberation Through Children‘s Books
In troubling the idea of childhood, there is perhaps no better place to go than children’s literature. Children’s literature is where stories of childhood are produced, ostensibly, for children; it…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Thought-provoking piece on the power of #ChildrensLit #KidLit
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New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
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