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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’ll be doing story time at Heartland Book Festival in October. I’ll sign books after.

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Christine Taylor-Butler | Heartland Book Festival

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Aug 16

At Seattle Worldcon 2025 . My titles are almost sold out at Larry Smith bookstore in the Dealers Room. Book signing on the third floor at 3 PM today. I’ll have some extra books with me but support a vendor if you can. @seattlein2025.org

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Aug 16

Was such a good discussion. Thank you @gregoryawilson.com ❤️

Gregory A. Wilson @gregoryawilson.com · Aug 16

Was glad to be able to moderate the From Soloist to Ensemble panel at @seattlein2025.org, with great contributions from panelists @emmypax.bsky.social, @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social, @rhiannonheld.bsky.social, and Sara Hashem--and with an engaged, on point audience, to boot! :D #worldcon

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Aug 11

My other panels @seattlein2025.org

Fri 6:00pm-7:00pm
From Soloist to Ensemble

Fri 7:30pm-8:30pm
Getting the Science Right, Even if it's Magic

Sat 3:00pm-4:00pm
Autographs

Sun 10:30am-11:30am
Building Community as a MG/YA Author

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Aug 11

Will you be at #SeattleWorldcon2025? Come find me. I'm teaching a class Wednesday.

Building a Roller Coaster: Writing for Children and Young Adults
Room 330, Wed. noon–2:30 p.m.
Space is limited, advance sign-up required.
Christine Taylor-Butler (M)

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Worldcon features hundreds of hours of panel programming presented by hundreds of panelists, covering such diverse subjects as science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, costuming, art, writing, genre...

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Press Release July 14 2025 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

Must Read Publishing Removes Moral Rights Clause; SFWA Will Flag Analog in Market Listings Pending Further Contract Improvements Recently, SFWA […]

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Jul 14

“…. Higher education observers and borrowers worry the changes will price out middle-class families and reduce access to careers that require expensive graduate training….”

The federal government is retreating from student lending - The Wall Street Journal

Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks.

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Jun 9

Seven Hidden Ways Trump’s Megabill Would Remake America www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/o...

Opinion | Seven Hidden Ways Trump’s Megabill Would Remake America

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Apr 7

@sfwa.bsky.social will be hosting it's Nebula conference in Kansas City this year. Come join us. Should be a weekend of good panels and good people.

June 5-8th at the Marriott Country Club Plaza on Main Street.
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The 2025 SFWA Nebula Conference - The Nebula Awards®

SFWA is excited to announce that the 60th Annual Nebula Awards Conference will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, in the beautifully transformed downtown core of Kansas City, Miss...

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Molly Crabapple @mollycrabapple.bsky.social · Mar 29

The reason that the US is locking up tourists for weeks in hellish detention centers rather than letting them book tickets back home is because the detention centers are owned by corporations. They are charging the taxpayers fortunes to cage these people, and making bonanzas off their suffering.

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Mar 25

Jeanette Epps was the astronaut on the ISS when the Butch Wilmore and Sunita Wiliams arrived. She was there 235 days.

I think news stations should talk about all the astronauts accomplishing great things. I hope she goes to the moon:

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Jeanette Epps, Record-Setting NASA Astronaut

In 2024, Jeanette Epps set the mark as the African American astronaut who has spent the most time in space.

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evacide @evacide.bsky.social · Mar 17

I rarely tell people to throw their devices into the sea, but you should throw your Amazon Echo into the sea.

www.wired.com/story/everyt...

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out

Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Mar 23

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AAP Urges White House to Prioritize Copyright in AI Action Plan

The Association of American Publishers has issued a response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's request for information regarding AI regulation, emphasizing the critical role...

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Mar 22

In Kansas City? Ivanhoe Community Center is hosting a book fair today until noon. Readings every 15 minutes! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

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NOH8 Campaign @noh8campaign.bsky.social · Mar 22

Disney shareholders overwhelmingly voted to reject the anti-DEI proposal #NOH8

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Meredith Mooring @meredithmooring.bsky.social · Mar 21

I’ve had a lot of questions from folks outside the US about Kadrey et al v. Meta Platforms. Currently, this case is for writers domiciled in the US. Writers in other countries can pursue claims against Meta, but it may be a good idea to contact writers orgs in your country to organize a case.

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Mar 19

Did you know that MIT grad, Nick Hague and Cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov also came back with Butch Willmore and Sunita WIlliams and were taken off the craft first? Bet you didn't.

@cnn.com and @msnbc.com let's recognize all the NASA astronauts for their work.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashes Down Off Coast of Florida - NASA

NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov have successfully splashed down in the Gulf of America, off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, ...

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Mar 4

In October, I'll be working with author Jennifer Swanson and editor Eileen Robinson to teach a course on writing nonfiction for @highlightsfound.bsky.social It will be virtual. Highlights is how I got my start in the industry. Come join us:
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/int...

Intro to Writing Nonfiction: History, Biography, STEAM, and Much More! - Highlights Foundation

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Feb 18

Go in and print out your records/history just in case.

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Social Security Head Steps Down Over DOGE Access Of Recipient Information: AP Sources

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over DOGE requests to access Social Security recipient information.

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Feb 15

The Get-Together - a book about a Black family reunion was featured on PBS Learning Media..This video asks the readers to predict things as she is reading.
This month, make sure readers are flooded with books about joy.

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Let’s Share a Story: THE GET-TOGETHER | Let's Learn | PBS LearningMedia

Shana Davis reads THE GET-TOGETHER by Christine Taylor-Butler, illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre. A family celebrates together, sipping sweet tea, sharing a meal, and playing games. NOTE: Descriptive V...

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Feb 9

Unfortunately this is where we are…

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Federal workers: Here’s how to lock down your communications — The Washington Post

Under the new administration there’s an increased need for digital security. Here’s how everyone, even you, can communicate and post safely, from using Signal to thinking twice about what you post on ...

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Feb 7

Several years ago I posted that for every book of oppression we give a kid we need to give them 20 books of joy. Then Reycraft published my story about a family reunion that goes off the rails. Join the Johnson family in ‘The Get Together.'

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The Get-Together Trade Book (Hardcover)

When the Johnson family gathers for a family reunion to celebrate the birthday of Uncle Wesley, the family’s patriarch, it becomes a day filled with fun and games, favorite foods, a little arguing, an...

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Feb 7

When you aren't allowed to run for President you just buy one, right?

Chris Barkley (He/Him) @cmzhang42.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Why the new cover of Time magazine is likely to get Trump’s attention

Exactly eight years ago this week, Steve Bannon appeared on Time magazine's cover, and he departed the White House soon after. Is it Elon Musk's turn?

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Christine Taylor-Butler @ctaylorbutler.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thank you. Found and blocked the fake one.

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