The single most jarring thing I’ve learned from social media time and time again is that so many people *sincerely* cannot imagine that anyone would simply care about other humans

Hi, writers! I'm Daniele, a junior agent about to reopen for my 2nd year accepting my own queries (!!!). I'm thrilled to share my #MSWL & updates.

Website: dhunteragent.com
QM: querymanager.com/ddhunter

Original MSWL, most of which still applies: rb.gy/j4umq4

I’ll never stop being fascinated by the confidence/hubris of people who think:

“Sure people who oppose grassroots social justice movements have been on the wrong side of history EVERY SINGLE TIME… but trust me, this time, I’m right.”

STUNNING essay written by a 14-year-old in Gaza.

'I learned two things that I won’t forget. First, we must not let go of our strength, courage, and faith in God’s will at any moment. Second, we don’t turn our backs on those in need, no matter what.' thenation.com/article/world/…

A Note from Maulik Pancholy

we must address the curiosity crisis everybody thinks they already know everything and it's untenable

If you want to write & publish #upperMG novels, check out the piece I wrote for Writer's Digest, which includes a working definition of upper middle grade, my top six tips, & shoutouts to Rebecca Stead, Barbara Dee, Paula Chase, & Chad Lucas!

writersdigest.com/write-better-f…

Fire nation here we come ☀️🌕

Happy Vampire Weekend Day to all who celebrate ❤️

Blaming DEI for a bridge collapsing is unhinged racism

This whole thread is good advice about advice (heh), and this part is especially true. About the only absolute in writing/publishing is that you should maintain a healthy skepticism when anyone speaks in absolutes.

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#TeachersofTwitter and #Librarians ! I'd love to brighten your spring with a magical OwlCrate Jr box containing my book + tons of bookish goodies to share with your students! May I send you one? Just RT/F and tag a friend to enter!! US/CAN/UK

Chad Lucas I have a few students now that ask me every day for You Owe Me One Universe! They read Thanks a Lot Universe and told them I ordered the other. Now they're not so patiently waiting! 🤣📚❤️
Gotta love sharing good books with kids and then having them share too! #mglit

More than a decade after the Africville settlement and apology, there’s no public transit to the museum, Halifax barely markets it as a destination, and the port has steadily encroached on the view. Sometimes I think about what that says about “progress” and commitment.