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A.S. King

@as-king.bsky.social

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Author of books. Maker of art. Speaker of speeches. Part squid/part earthquake. Literacy fanatic. Lover of corn. Ardent supporter of teenagers. Founder of 🏳️‍🌈 Gracie's House: www.gracieshouse.com. She/her https://linktr.ee/AS_King

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 21h

Libraries provide vital access to information. Especially in times when that access is being threatened. Supporting them no matter the decibel level is where I’m at.

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 21h

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes it’s hard being both hot and smart. 🤣

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 5d

Just saying—if publishers all got together and gave authors a list of the email and address they would like used on the Anthropic claim form, that would come in really handy.

Pretty sure I’m not the first person saying this.

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 10d

To the really nice young woman at the Ren Faire tonight with the obnoxious drunk guy in sunglasses: having to shush your boo during a public show is a red flag. And you are worth more. So much more. ❤️

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 11d

Last night I had to explain emotional labor to a man. And now I’m stuck in some sort of loop.

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 15d

I want an 8 foot taco.

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Sep 7

There are times that being able to vomit on cue would be so handy.

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Aug 27

I would like to say, again, that the press needs to be more responsible when they refer to mass murderers as “shooters.” A shooter is someone who fires a weapon. A mass murderer arrives on site with intention to murder.

This is how mass murders become normalized.

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Just 🎃~Spoooooky~🎃Things @justteacherthings.bsky.social · Aug 22

The list of teachers in this program is A M A Z I N G!!!!!

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Aug 21

We did something awesome. 🕺
Come write with us!

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Prominent Kids' Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program

Three high-profile authors have put their heads and their networks together to dream up a university program tailor-made for children’s and YA creators.

www.publishersweekly.com

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Pat Flickner 🐉 @patflickner.bsky.social · Aug 22

I am envious of those who can take advantage of this. What a tremendous opportunity

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Aug 21

We did something awesome. 🕺
Come write with us!

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Prominent Kids' Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program

Three high-profile authors have put their heads and their networks together to dream up a university program tailor-made for children’s and YA creators.

www.publishersweekly.com

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Aug 21

We did something awesome. 🕺
Come write with us!

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Prominent Kids' Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program

Three high-profile authors have put their heads and their networks together to dream up a university program tailor-made for children’s and YA creators.

www.publishersweekly.com

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · Jul 30

@debbiefong.com‬ @ahwestergaard.bsky.social‬ @annsukwang.bsky.social‬ @hannayoonicha.bsky.social‬ @franceshardinge.bsky.social‬ @as-king.bsky.social‬

The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · Jul 30

From July/August #HBMag Special Issue #ALA Awards, our annual Mind the Gap Awards! Our favorite books that DIDN'T win at #alayma25 (*sob*) www.hbook.com/story/2025-m... + our reviews www.hbook.com/story/review... #alaac25

2025 Mind the Gap Awards: The books that didn't win at ALA

From the July/August 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.

www.hbook.com

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 29

Tonight I did a thing.
I didn’t make it to the top.
I didn’t ring the bell.
I didn’t ride the zip line.
But I still did a thing.
Later this week I might make it all the way.

This post is not about climbing a wall.
Try cool shit
Never give up.

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 18

Dear MS Word,
Nobody likes the “Another comment is in progress” situation. Also, a lot of us don’t have screens that are two feet wide to be able to read them.

Thanks.
A Word user since 1994.

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s a fair question no matter where one stands in politics, right?

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 8

This is a fair question.

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 1

This. 💯

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 1

Purchased from the same marketplace as we have available to us.

A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 1

There are a lot of people cheering this on who won’t know what to do with the relatives that will soon be in their care physically and financially. Oops.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · Jun 25

While Trump is already cutting funding from the VA & restricting veterans' benefits, the House GOP’s MilCon/VA bill cuts even MORE from veterans’ health care, education, housing, and food assistance.

I proudly voted NO on this funding bill & will continue to stand with our vets.

House Appropriations Democrats @democrats-appropriations.house.gov · Jun 25

🚨 ON THE FLOOR: House GOP ’s MilCon VA bill would scam veterans out of quality medical care and line the coffers of corporate hospitals.

Dems won’t stop fighting back—watch us in action: live.house.gov

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AyJay @dcvet.bsky.social · Jun 29

Me speaking MAGA co-worker applying for VA benefits: Your benefits could be at risk.

CW: What makes you say that?

Me: Have you heard about Project 2025?

CW: Yeah, but I don’t believe it.

Me: Are you willing to bet your benefits on that?

CW: <crickets>

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 1

He’s still trolling a bereaved mom like a real hero eh? Go, you, buddy!

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aidualc.bsky.social @aidualc.bsky.social · Jul 1

Here’s another story about how Florida has banned actual history from being taught in public schools. www.bbc.com/news/world-u...

Florida's battle over how race is taught in schools

As Republicans ban "woke ideology" in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate.

www.bbc.com

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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · Jul 1

Owning the libs! Go git em, buddy.