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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 1d

Knitting break | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 7: Fuzzy 🧶

Drawing of a ghost and a mouse knitting.

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 1d

Read more. Ban less. #BannedBooksWeek ##FreedomToRead

Drawing of people reading. Text: "Read banned books"

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 2d

Midnight | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 6: Candle 🕯

Drawing of dancing ghosts and a mouse. Nightime. Floating candles. Three ghosts playing instruments.

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 3d

😶 | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 5: Eyes

Drawing of a worried mouse surrounded by ghosts

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

In Illinois, we will do everything within our power to look out for our neighbors, uphold the Constitution, and defend the rule of law.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

I want to be clear: there is no need for military troops on the ground in the State of Illinois.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw.bsky.social · 5d

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed and briefly detained by federal agents inside a hospital on Friday while asking about a patient's ICE arrest warrant.

Fuentes said “We have constitutional rights,” as the agent repeatedly states “No.”

https://to.wttw.com/3Kvoilz

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes Handcuffed by Federal Agents While Asking About Patient’s ICE Warrant at Hospital

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes was detained by federal agents inside Humboldt Park Health, as tensions continue to rise between local residents and officials and immigration agents conducting enforcement...

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 5d

Hello! | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 3: Phantom

A smiling ghost startles a mouse walking in the woods. A broken lantern on the ground.

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 5d

Lucky Bug Comic #007 - Tough Choices

Fall is a lot of pressure

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 6d

Into the woods | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 2: Night Light

Drawing of a ghost following a scared mouse through the forest.

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 7d

Neighbors | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 1: Squash

Drawing of two neighborly mice waving to each other in front of their squash and gourd houses. Cozy fall vibes.

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 9d

Mychal being named the new host of Reading Rainbow is the best news and it's the best news that we all deserve.

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Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian

After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · 23d

Finishing the important things 🍨🍨 #kidlitart #kidscomics

Lucky Bug Comic #005 - Task Complete

Finishing the important things

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · Jul 11

A new newsletter post (finally!) 📚🎉

Summers Are for Fresh Starts

An award, a cover reveal, book recs, something new, and a frog

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · Jun 25

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Discover Schneider Family Book Award winning titles and more reads that celebrate and that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for children and teen readers.

PYR Disability Pride - Penguin Random House

Explore our booklist for the opportunity to recognize both apparent and non-apparent disabilities and the community.

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKings Be safe out there ❤️

Drawing of protesters under text "No human is illegal."

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks so much, Kaitlyn ❤️

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jun 8

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.

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Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump

Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, ...

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · May 9

In her own words: Fired Librarian of Congress speaks with GBH in last week on the job

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, fired from her job late Thursday night, spoke out against efforts to ban books and promoted wider access to information.

www.wgbh.org

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Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social · Apr 22

Congratulations! This sounds so great. I can't wait to read it.

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Apr 17

💸🧠AUCTION LIVE:
Bid on a signed copy of Award-winning picture book A Little Like Magic by @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social
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<span class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#ndkidlitauction #picturebooks #diversebooks #childrensbook #autism #autismacceptance #writingcommunity #booksky #actuallyautistic #charity #nonprofit #donate