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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Why is TLOASG the antidote to my perimenopause anxiety?

a woman in a white dress is laying on the ground near a body of water

ALT: a woman in a white dress is laying on the ground near a body of water

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 Happy book birthday to THE TREE THAT WAS A WORLD! 🌳

“Celebrates the beauty of nature and the richness and wonder found in diverse perspectives.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social

@laurawat.bsky.social
#newbook #middlegrade #worldkidlit

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Sigrid Ellis @sigridellis.bsky.social · 1d

Well. Things are pretty bad for the current regime. Look who they've pissed off NOW. (Watch to the end, it's not just footage from Portland. Surprise musical guest!)

youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso

A Message From The Frog Resistance

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

As a book designer, this is scandalous for me to admit but, hard agree.

John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 1d

The only thing worse than sprayed edges are deckled edges!

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

That's exactly what I was referring to. I’m with your husband — more single-stall bathrooms for everyone would be a win!

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

lol, my husband goes there every 3 weeks 😂

Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Nope, that's not it.

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago area folks:

Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

"Instead of waiting for the movement to come, just start showing up. Locally. In your community. Do what makes the most sense there, in your own place. Find your people. Know your rights. Defend the vulnerable, in whatever ways that looks like. Then, let’s see what happens next."

Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone is saying we need someone to step up, but that isn't happening. Every small and local act of love, solidarity, and justice-seeking is valuable, and you never know what impact it might have.
open.substack.com/pub/kristind...

No one is coming

Getting scrappy

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone is saying we need someone to step up, but that isn't happening. Every small and local act of love, solidarity, and justice-seeking is valuable, and you never know what impact it might have.
open.substack.com/pub/kristind...

No one is coming

Getting scrappy

open.substack.com

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Informal survey:

How many people are familiar with the word : cripping?

thanks!

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HelpMeRondah @helpmerondah.bsky.social · 2d

What does a girl have to do for a call to go the Lion’s way

Despicable Anna @cityhoosier.bsky.social · 2d

Kelce clearly didn't catch the ball, get the first down, and then the refs call a flag on the Lions. Just another reminder it's not just the Chiefs you're playing against, it's the refs at well.

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 6d

I've got at least three windows with 8-12 tabs each going at once all the time.

Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 6d

i cannot believe that the majority of people only have 2 - 5 tabs open, i think you're liars, you're all liars you are lying liars

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 7d

How many browsing tabs do you typically have open?*

1: 6%
2-5: 54%
6-10: 14%
11-20: 8%
21-30: 2%
More than 30: 3%

*across all windows, on desktop/laptop

yougov.co.uk/topics/techn...

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Check out Betsy's preview of our Spring 2026 titles! Thank you again and again, @fuse8.bsky.social!

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 7d

Today we consider a slew of Spring 2026 titles coming from @ebyrbooks.bsky.social. Anti-fascism, myths, philosophical considerations of silence, seasons, and more! Some real beauties are in here! 📚👍 #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/08/e...

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Preview (Spring 2026)

Today we consider a slew of Spring 2026 titles. Anti-fascism, myths, philosophical considerations of silence, seasons, and more! Some real beauties are in here!

afuse8production.slj.com

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 7d

Hello? Did I buy tickets to Taylor Tomlinson before we knew it was going to be the taping for her next Netflix special?
Yeah, I did! #soexcited

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 9d

Currently reading:

Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 9d

Finally getting to this one:

Book cover for Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. Purple to black fade background with a symbol of a gold flint striker—one side is the head of a snake, the other of a songbird.

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 9d

Finally getting to this one:

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Indivisible on the Lakeshore W Michigan @onthelakeshore.bsky.social · 11d

Every single Friday without fail, these good people show up on the lakeshore in West Michigan. This is one of three bridges where Indivisible on the Lakeshore members gather, and you are always welcome to join in. #Indivisible #Ferrysburg #Michigan #RESIST #FundHealthcare

People standing on a bridge holding signs that spell out FUND HEALTHCARE

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Detroit Free Press @freep.com · 9d

The Detroit Lions intercepted three Jake Browning passes to win their fourth straight game, 37-24, over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 9d

TD! #Lions #OnePride

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 9d

Game day!
#onepride #lions

Detroit Free Press @freep.com · 9d

Dan Campbell's memories of playing days say a lot about him as Detroit Lions coach

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said this week he didn't remember his first TD catch as a player 25 years ago with the New York Giants.

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 10d

I've been listening to #Opalite on repeat. I don't know how to explain it, but it's the feeling of Rainbow Bright, jelly bracelets, and rollerskating at the roller rink under the disco lights. I love it. #taylorswift

a rainbow heart is surrounded by other hearts

ALT: a rainbow heart is surrounded by other hearts

media.tenor.com

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for the love!

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 11d

Friday's #watercolor sketch is in honor of 2025's #fatbearweek winner, "Chunk":

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · 11d

How did I miss that season 4 of Trying came out last May?
I love this show.