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Jonathan Friedman 📚 @jonfreadom.bsky.social Fighting the official suppression of ideas with @PEN_America. | TEDx: https://rb.gy/jlsjjc | Opinions my own
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Susan Perabo @susanperabo.bsky.social Fiction writer, professor. Needs include Cardinal baseball, dogs, Chekhov, the sun, black coffee, and a functioning, humane democracy. 
Sheila Zinkerman @ctjeszinkerman.bsky.social Advocate for social justice, freedom of speech & expression in the arts, church-state separation, and the freedom to read in uncensored, inclusive public school libraries.
Adam Steinbaugh @adamsteinbaugh.bsky.social First Amendment attorney at FIRE. Opinions are my own.
Miami Freedom Project @miamifreedom.bsky.social Latina-led nonprofit creating a political home for progressive Miami. All things climate, economic, health, immigrant & racial justice in South Florida.
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Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social Third generation JA; Master Gardener
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Books & Books @booksandbooks.bsky.social Celebrating 40+ years of locally owned, independent bookselling.
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Jason Garcia @jasongarcia.bsky.social Investigative reporter covering corporate influence in Florida. Publisher of Seeking Rents, a newsletter and podcast about state politics. https://jasongarcia.substack.com
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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & WE MATCH! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. President—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography
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Tania Galiñanes @taniag.bsky.social Former library media specialist, indie bookstore owner, activist, bibliophile, certified Pilates instructor.
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Kate Messner @katemessner.com NYT bestselling author of 80+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Coming soon: KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON
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James Ponti @jamesponti.bsky.social NYT Bestselling author of City Spies, Sherlock Society, Framed & Dead City series. Lover of mysteries, middle grade, and 1970s funk. He/Him.
Arianna Prothero @ariannaprothero.bsky.social I'm an education reporter on the best beat: tech, youth well-being, and the intersection of the two at Education Week. I'm also a proud public radio alum of WLRN Miami & WFIU Bloomington, Ind. Say hi!
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social Journalist, lawyer, NYT-bestselling Trump and Musk biographer, songwriter (Hounds, The Rangers), former CNN & BBC analyst, retired journalism prof.
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Kwame Alexander @iamkwame4life.bsky.social I’m also on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Threads, the site formerly known as Twitter, and a blog powered by Blogger! All through one brand called KlicKNet.
Paul Vinelli @paulvinelli.bsky.social Picture Book Writer | MLIS
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Lamar Giles @lamargiles.bsky.social I write Black kids & DC Comics (Static: UAN) & Star Wars (Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel). Big Dad Energy. #GirlDad
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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, National Book Award winner. 🏳️🌈 My brand is lesbians. https://www.malindalo.com/
Adib Khorram @adibkhorram.bsky.social Award-winning best selling author of books for all ages. Out now: ONE WORD, SIX LETTERS (YA). Up next: ISN'T HE ROMANTIC (adult)! bio.site/adibkhorram 🏳️🌈🇮🇷 he/him
Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social Author of Percy Jackson and many other books.
Jeff Kinney @jeffkinney.bsky.social Wimpy Kid author, Unlikely Story owner
Alex Gino @alexgino.bsky.social They/them. Middle grade kidlit author of MELISSA, GREEN, and other books with LGBQTIAP+ characters and friendship themes. Living that pun lifestyle. ACAB. Free Palestine. Reparations. Housing, food, and medical care for all. Interdependence is life.
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Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social Author: Pride Puppy; Pride Colors; Queer History A-Z; A Hug on the Wind and 30+ more.
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Rick Wilson @therickwilson.bsky.social Husband to Renee. Father to Andrew and Eleanor. Grandfather to Winnie and Indy. Founder. Writer. Ad-maker. NYT #1 Bestselling author. Instrument-rated Beechcraft pilot. AgainstAllEnemies.net
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Brad Meltzer @bradmeltzer.com Fight hate. Read books. I believe ordinary people change the world — and in the power of stories. Will this account make you a better person? Obviously.
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Red Wine & Blue @redwine.blue Not political? No problem. In fact, it’s perfect. Red Wine & Blue is a community of diverse suburban women fighting extremism, one friend at a time.
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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social Tuesday-Friday at 9pm ET on MS NOW.
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Kristen Mattson, Ed.D. @drkmattson.bsky.social Adjunct at U of I 💙🧡 teaching media literacy to K-12 educators & supporting school libraries.
Author of “Digital Citizenship in Action” & “Ethics in a Digital World.” Learn more about me: TeachDigCit.com
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Kimberly @kimberly-siobhan.bsky.social School Librarian who loves dogs, cooking, healthcare, art, crafting.
Kellee Moye @kelleemoye.bsky.social Mom & Wife, Middle School Librarian, Educator, Reader, @ALANorg 2024 President, Unleashing Readers blog, Educator Guide author, Mental health advocate, 🌈, #blacklivesmatter, #endhate, Cat mom, IST/FJ, LEGO, Go Cubs go! (she/her/hers)
School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #1 UK children's booklisting website according to Ubersuggest. We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social No-"shh” librarian. NBCT. 2025 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. 2022 Fulbrighter. 2020 AASL Frances Henne Award winner. Librarians Building Libraries co-founder. VR and empathy researcher. International speaker. Eternal optimist.
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Shannon Gile (she/they) @gileslibrarian.bsky.social HS librarian. AASL Board of Directors-Chapters. VSLA Past President. Antiracist. Ally.
Neurodivergent, Swiftie, musician, cat lover.
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