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Nadine Smith @nadinesmith.bsky.social · 3h

Publix now allows the open carry of guns in all FL stores.

Is that armed man on your aisle the next mass shooter or someone just stocking up for the cookout?

How dangerous is this?

Publix bans open carry at its own headquarters, where the executives who made this decision go to work.

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · 7d

Any thoughts, @jaketapper.bsky.social or @cnn.com?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Trump's mouth starts drooping as he struggles to stay awake during this antifa roundtable

Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! God bless you and keep you safe! Thanks for all you do!

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Raising awareness and celebrating all Alopecia Warriors all month! You are brave. You are bold. You are BEAUTIFUL!
@andreahall.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social @kidlitcollective.bsky.social @naomidavisbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #edusky #picturebooks #alopecia

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re celebrating Alopecia Awareness Month with @nrpaulson.bsky.social and Camila Carrossine’s beautifully empowering #picturebook WHAT’S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? Check it out! #kidlit #booksky

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks for sharing, @kidlitcollective.bsky.social! You all are the BEST!!

Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks, friends, for posting!!

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Aug 21

This story has always had a special place in my heart both as a granddaughter and now as a grandmother. ❤️🧡🧡❤️

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy 5️⃣th Book Birthday to DANCE LIKE A LEAF, one of our first @kidlitcollective.bsky.social debut #picturebooks. We are so proud of this heart-warming story written by @ajirving.bsky.social and illustrated by Claudia Narvarro which celebrates generational love. #kidlit #kiditart #grief #booksky

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Aug 11

Happy Birthday!! Can't believe it's been FIVE years since this debut came out!

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we're celebrating one of our first "book babies"...MAC AND CHEESE AND THE PERSONAL SPACE INVADER by @writerjolene.bsky.social and #illustrator @heatherbell37.bsky.social. HAPPY 5️⃣th BOOK BIRTHDAY!!!
@kidlitcollective.bsky.social #EduSky #booksky

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jul 28

What an honor! I know all of us @kidlitcollective.bsky.social are over the moon for our friend, @writerjolene.bsky.social as well as her co-author and daughter Shaian and illustrator @gabbyzapata.bsky.social on winning the Southwest Division Crystal Kite Award!! 📚🥇🥇📚 @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit

Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm honored that THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Shaian, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, & me won the Crystal Kite Award for the SW Division!

I'm grateful to my SCBWI friends for supporting this book of our hearts and so happy to see so many other friends' books on the awards list! Congratulations to all!

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jul 28

Happy Monday! A little something to brighten your day...😁

Animal Flix @animalflix.bsky.social · Jul 18

A tortoise shows it can go way faster with a ride and it even learns how to turn like a pro. 😅

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today we are thrilled to celebrate with Kelly Hollman and our own Charlotte Watson Sherman the 1st Book Birthday of their MG historical fiction novel (told in verse), THIS OPENING SKY, the story of an unlikely post-Civil War friendship between two 12 yr olds. #kidlit #MG #historicalfiction #EduSky

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today is "Gorgeous Grandma Day" and we're celebrating
@ajirving.bsky.social and Claudia Navarro's DANCE LIKE A LEAF, a touching story highlighting the loving relationship between a granddaughter and her grandma as the grandmother's health fades. #kidlit #kidlitart #grief #loss #grandparents #repost

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 23

Even more to celebrate today as we highlight our very own @kidlitcollective.bsky.social's Gorgeous Grandmas! Happy Day @jnwieder.bsky.social @candacespizzirri.bsky.social @mollyruttan.bsky.social @nrpaulson.bsky.social and Charlotte Watson Sherman. #kidlit #kidlitart #EduSky #booksky

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jul 16

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 16

Congratulations from all of us @kidlitcollective.bsky.social! So proud of both @ajirving.bsky.social and #illustrator @kipalizadeh.net! A well-deserved honor for such a powerful #picturebook. #kidlit #kidlitart #LGBTQ+ #booksky

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Jul 16

The winners, finalists, and notable reads of the 2025 Utah Book Awards were announced today. @kipalizadeh.net and I are honored The Wishing Flower was selected as a finalist! I’m excited to meet everyone in person at the reception in October. Congrats to all! 💜 utahhumanities.org/programs/cen...

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Jul 16

The winners, finalists, and notable reads of the 2025 Utah Book Awards were announced today. @kipalizadeh.net and I are honored The Wishing Flower was selected as a finalist! I’m excited to meet everyone in person at the reception in October. Congrats to all! 💜 utahhumanities.org/programs/cen...

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Charlotte Gunnufson @charlottegunnufson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Check out my glowing review of this sweet, funny story by @nrpaulson.bsky.social! I was lucky to hear the author read her books at an event hosted by @swampfoxbookstore.bsky.social! Norene's a long-time member of @scbwi.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Charlotte Gunnufson's review of What's Silly Hair Day with No Hair?

5/5: This book is such a sweet surprise! It's a terrific story that effortless brings together themes of problem solving and resourcefulness, collaboration, feelings and friendship. It encourages kids...

www.goodreads.com

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks, @charlottegunnufson.bsky.social! Appreciate your kind words!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today we celebrate #GiveSomethingAwayDay with @nrpaulson.bsky.social and #illustrator @mariamola.bsky.social's NILA'S PERFECT COAT. @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebook #SEL #booksky #edusky #thrifting #empathy #kindness

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks for the shoutout, @kidlitcollective.bsky.social! 💗

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jul 14

Today is National Mac & Cheese Day, and whether you like mac & cheese or not, it's the PERFECT day to pick up a copy of @writerjolene.bsky.social and #illustrator @heatherbell37.bsky.social #picturebook MAC & CHEESE AND THE PERSONAL SPACE INVADER. @kidlitcollective.bsky.social #EduSky #SEL

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jun 19

😂😂😂...good one!!

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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jun 19

And "infracture week"

Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social · Jun 19

And don't forget "infrastructue week" in his first term.

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