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Miss Eleni
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Children’s librarian and author 🌈
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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · Aug 31
“Nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain” 🤣

Gods, I love old library posters! ❤️

#LibrariesRock #Booksky #Books #Reading #LibraryPosters
Old library poster featuring a stack of books and text that reads: Get your kids addicted to something that costs just 35c an ounce. Experts agree, that if you get your kids hooked on something interesting, chances are they won’t need drugs. So push books on your kids. Books can become a very healthy, lifetime addiction. They can help kids learn to think. They’re fun. What’s more, at 35c an ounce, they produce a very economical high. And best of all, nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain. It’s about time parents became the pushers.
miscelleni.bsky.social
“We have to carry ICE whistles everywhere we go. I keep my shoes at the ready by the front door for when I have to rush outside to help my neighbors…”

It’s so much worse than what’s being reported 💔😢

Please read full post on IG by
@lemonheadlit

#Minneapolis
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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nbedera.bsky.social
We do not get out of fascism by saving ourselves and turning our backs on others. We get out through solidarity with everyone—especially the most vulnerable.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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lizaadamczewski.bsky.social
A dove of peace for Christmas Day. Happy Christmas everyone
A white dove on a twig
December 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
I really needed this sploot to cheer me up. Reposting in case you need it too 🐰💙
December 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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bookshopghost.bsky.social
📚🎁 Reminders for everyone looking for specific books to purchase online as gifts:

1. If you haven't called your local independently-owned book shop, try there first. (If you don't have one, try Bookshop.org)

2. Don't put it off - shipping time for Media Mail can be 12 days. Priority is 5 📦
Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookstores.
Bookshop.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Feeling lucky that my bid on this lovely little illustration by Marina Zlatanova was successful, as part of #CoffeesForGaza ‘s #Peacetober2025 auction
❤️🖤🤍💚
Please also consider donating to Basel and his gorgeous girls via the QR or on Insta @basel.pal95
Even $5 makes a difference 🫶

#FreePalestine
Illustration by Marina Zlatanova of a child (black and white ink with red cheeks and long hair) chasing a large red butterfly, on a bright green background. Photo of a father with his two young daughters on his lap (a family from Gaza). Text to the left reads: You’re helping a family today. Thank you for your bid! You’ll be donating to Basel & Ingham, their darlings Lulu & Mira. All these girls have known is war - they deserve a future that is kind and bright. A QR code to the donation page is included.
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
miscelleni.bsky.social
How life’s going

#Walk #Halloween
Halloween decoration (plastic skeleton forearm and hand) stuck in the ground next to a sidewalk. The fingers on the hand are in the ‘okay’ position.
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
A billionaire Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. If you also think this presents a major conflict of interest, add your name to this petition: getup.to/j2eKayUkC5wESa
Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!
Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy
getup.to
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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libradunn1.bsky.social
"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves"

Rest easy Jane 🫶🏽
an illustration of a woman holding a chimpanzee with the words " least i can do is speak out "
ALT: an illustration of a woman holding a chimpanzee with the words " least i can do is speak out "
media.tenor.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
I want a doggie at my dentist 🥹
weratedogs.com WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Sep 25
This is Annie. She is a dental therapy dog. Her job is to help patients experiencing anxiety by providing emotional support. While dentists go through years of schooling to treat patients Annie is able to lower their blood pressure and reduce anxiety just by being there. 14/10 (TT: funny.bunny9215)
September 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Tired
BY LANGSTON HUGHES

I am so tired of waiting,
Aren't you,
For the world to become good
And beautiful and kind?
Let us take a knife
And cut the world in two -
And see what worms are eating
At the rind.

#Poem #Poetry #Tired #LangstonHughes
September 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
I am absolutely flabbergasted - sorry kids, you won’t be able to look up that word…the dictionary is unavailable; we need to check what words we will allow to be defined 🤯
#Wtaf
September 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
I am so thrilled to announce that I have just signed a contract for my very first picture book!! 🥳

This is an absolute dream come true and I cannot wait to share more details as this exciting new chapter of my life unfolds 🙌

📚🌈
#ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensAuthor #StarfishBayPublishing
Photo of a publishing contract with a writing notebook and pen placed on top. Photo also features a party emoji sticker and a world flag background.
September 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Oh man, this hit me in the feels 🥹

I have only recently been introduced to this character (Skelly) from 1924 Studio 📸 @1924US and I am in love 💜

Absolutely gorgeous #animation ☠️🫶
September 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
“Nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain” 🤣

Gods, I love old library posters! ❤️

#LibrariesRock #Booksky #Books #Reading #LibraryPosters
Old library poster featuring a stack of books and text that reads: Get your kids addicted to something that costs just 35c an ounce. Experts agree, that if you get your kids hooked on something interesting, chances are they won’t need drugs. So push books on your kids. Books can become a very healthy, lifetime addiction. They can help kids learn to think. They’re fun. What’s more, at 35c an ounce, they produce a very economical high. And best of all, nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain. It’s about time parents became the pushers.
August 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Amazing episode of the ‘Creative Pep Talk’ podcast by Andy J Pizza! 🎧❤️
Andy talks to story scientist, Angus Fletcher, about why our brains are NOT computers and AI could NEVER replicate our creativity and imagination - and his new book ‘Primal Intelligence’ 📖🙌

open.spotify.com/episode/5Pbu...
519 - Access Imagination and Intuition that Ai Can’t Touch with Angus Fletcher PhD
open.spotify.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social
Albanese Gov is trying to rush through a new Bill that would make it easier to deport people by taking away their legal and human rights by removing the right to procedural fairness. Contact your MP and Senators today to ask them not to pass this bill here: asrc.pulse.ly/fpwf1i686d
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
The Albanese Government is trying to sneak new laws into Parliament that would make it easier to deport people, by stripping them of their legal and human rights. Call on your MP to oppose this rushe...
asrc.pulse.ly
August 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Compassionate call to action for this weekend ❤️

#NoOneIsIllegalOnStolenLand #AusPol #StopPunchingDownAndLookUp
Poster showing illustration of multicultural foods, and reads: Fellow Aussies, it’s time to rise higher - August 31 - while racists rally in our streets, let’s answer with compassion - dine at your local Indian, Middle Eastern, or African restaurant - wherever your heart (or stomach) takes you - support the communities that strengthen Australia.
August 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Happy 80th birthday to the Children’s Book Council of Australia!! 🥳🎂🎉 #CBCA
📚
I had a wonderful time at the celebrations today hearing from some of our country’s absolute literary legends! ❤️
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And here’s to another 80 years (and beyond) of this super important work. 🥂🎉
🌈
Photo of a white woman smiling and holding up a custom cookie with blue icing and “80 years” embossed on to it. Photo of the literary legends who attended and spoke at the 80th anniversary event for the CBCA, with Paul MacDonald (current president of the CBCA). They include: Melina Marchetta, Freya Blackwood, Libby Hathorn, Dub Leffler, Libby Gleeson, Jeannie Baker, Margaret Wild and Simon French. Photo of some of the literary legends who attended and spoke at the 80th anniversary event for the CBCA: Jeannie Baker, Margaret Wild and Simon French. Photo of Australian children’s author/illustrator, Stephen Michael King, creating an illustration live during the 80th birthday celebrations for the CBCA.
August 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Exactly ❤️
amybrown.xyz amy brown @amybrown.xyz · Aug 22
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me? Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.
August 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Who doesn’t love a good bedtime routine? 😌

#Dogs #Dogsky #Pets #Bedtime #Bathtime #FosterDogs #TimelineCleanse

Credit: @TheGoodHype on TikTok
July 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
READ and the force is with you.

😉

#Read #Books #Booksky #Funny #Tshirt #Yoda #StarWars #Libraries #Librarian
Photo of a white woman with red hair, backlit by the Sun, displaying her T-shirt which says: Read, and the force is with you. The T-shirt features a photo of Yoda from the Star Wars films.
July 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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avalaugh.bsky.social
When someone asks what parenting be like… 😂🤣
🐵 🥰
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
Watch this amazing shot (with a surprise assist) for a joyful #TimelineCleanse
😻
Via @TheGameChangerz on TikTok

#Cats #Trickshots #FunWithKids #Wow #Funny
July 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
miscelleni.bsky.social
I don’t understand how some people are demonising #MsRachel for her completely uncontroversial stance that all children deserve a safe childhood ❤️‍🩹

@msrachelforlittles.bsky.social you are amazing! Thank you for sharing Leen’s story and for loving all children 🫶

#StopTheBombs #FreePalestine
July 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM