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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you! This is a book that changed my life as an author and I’m forever grateful to Ada, Favio and the amazing Recycled Orchestra!

Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · Apr 21

“Ada’s Violin” by @susanhood.bsky.social
and #SallyWernComport
is a fantastic true story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay. It is full of dreams. It celebrate a community that put its children first and gave them hope. The vibrant collage art makes the book sing #PicturebookPage

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you, Debbie!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Feb 28

Looking forward to seeing so many friends tomorrow at #nErDcampCT!

nerdcampct.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social · Feb 26

Can’t wait to see @susanhood.bsky.social at #nErDcampCT happening Saturday, March 1st! @aaslala.bsky.social #nerdcamp @jluss.bsky.social

More info at nerdcampct.org 😍📚

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John Downes-Angus @johndownesangus.bsky.social · Feb 19

Nice thing about being a teacher is you get a front row seat to witness the obvious fact that the world keeps churning out good, curious, ethical people.

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · Feb 12

How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.

How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65

Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · Feb 9

If I decide one day that speed limits don't apply to me and break them at will, I will get a ticket. If I ignore tax laws, I will go to jail for breaking tax laws. These people are breaking the law and we should use that language to describe their actions

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 8

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."

Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd

Opinion | Now Is Not the Time to Tune Out

Trump’s presidency demands your attention.

nyti.ms

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thank you @librarykirkl.bsky.social for this incredible review of #Lifeboat5! @simonkids.bsky.social

librarykirkl.bsky.social @librarykirkl.bsky.social · Jan 28

Book talking the exciting new novel in verse from @susanhood.bsky.social youtu.be/fp2lDd7ROUc

Lifeboat 5 by Susan Hood | Book Talk

YouTube video by Storytime with Mr. L.

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Jan 27

Congrats @mrschureads.bsky.social for your Schneider Family Book Honor for Louder Than Hunger! So happy for you!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Jan 26

So glad you liked it, Debbie! I just started reading Orbital and am blown away!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Jan 26

Thank you, John! I’ve been off social media for a while, but I greatly appreciate the birthday wishes!

Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Jan 8

Thank you, Jessica!

Jessica Walsh @jessicawalshedu.bsky.social · Dec 30

I can see why readers rave about Lifeboat 12 by @susanhood.bsky.social! Excited to add it to next month’s Novels in Verse unit with 7th graders! #204Reads

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David A. Kelly @davidakelly.bsky.social · Dec 12

Massachusetts readers - Please join me and 60 other great authors this Saturday, December 14th in Newton for the first Newton Children's Book Festival! Signed books make GREAT gifts! newtonchildrensbookfest.com

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Dec 10

Me too. Will you have tape? Haha!

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · Dec 10

This Saturday I'll be here 📍

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Dec 4

Reading DOGTOWN now before I give it to my granddaughter. So good!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Dec 3

Thank you, Kristin! Glad you could join us at #NCTE!

Kristin Ziemke is having a BOOK LAUNCH @kristinziemke.bsky.social · Dec 3

Just finished Lifeboat 5 by @susanhood.bsky.social! Heard her speak at #ncte24 on books to celebrate forgiveness and I’m so glad I picked it up! WWII TRUE STORY of 2 girls who attempted to flee England & travel to 🇨🇦 but their ship was struck by a German torpedo. Perfect for 4th-8th. #kidlit

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thanks for joining us!

Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello to all my new followers! I’m excited to see many friends I knew on that old site that we x-ed out of our lives.Glad you’re here!

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · Nov 15

And Wired story here: www.wired.com/story/press-...

Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism

The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.

www.wired.com

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 15

Helpful wise words. Thanks, Kate!

Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Nov 14

Writer friends! If you're having a tough time focusing on your novel right now, try doing some writing off-draft, in a separate document. Here are three Small Assignments you can try to keep working, even when it's hard to focus: 1/4

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Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · Nov 13

I created this starter pack for #VerseNovel authors yesterday while waiting in car line to pick up my daughter.

If you see authors who are here who I’ve missed, could you tag them so I can add them? ❤️
go.bsky.app/HJUWbCY

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 14

This is fantastic. Thank you!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 12

Thanks so much, Meg!

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Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social · Nov 12

Thank you, Lori! I haven't been on here in a while, but delighted to be off you-know-where and looking at blue skies!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Feb 16

*New* on my blog: I'm excited to host the official #PBRisingStars Mentors Announcement: debbieohi.com/2024/02/pb-r...

This 3mo picture bk mentorship program pairs authors, illus, & author-illus w/ experienced mentors for one-on-one development. Organized by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social & Kailei Pew.

Text reads: PB Rising Stars: A Picture Book Mentorship Program. Link is PBRisingStars.com, hashtag is #PBRisingStars. In the background are shooting stars against blue and purple light rays.

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