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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · 9d

Which banned books will you read and/or advocate for this week?

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Sep 10

Going through old files reminded me how much fun it was living 11 years in sports-crazy Boston. The Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots all won national championships while we were there. Riding the T into various sports venues was always a hoot with fans joining at every stop----such camaraderie.

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Aug 26

The kiddo and I had our annual day-before-first-day-of-school trip to Lan Su Chinese Garden. Jasmine green tea, hibiscus tea, red bean moon cake and almond cookies for the stomach. Koi, water lilies, waterfalls and the most perfect quiet sanctuary for the soul.

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Aug 17

Preorder EATING TO SAVE THE PLANET: HOW VEGANISM HELPS FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE at bit.ly/4mutIez.

In bookstores August 26th!

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Aug 14

On Tuesday, White House officials laid out detailed plans to eliminate Smithsonian exhibits that they determined represented “improper ideology."

This heavy-handed revision of U.S. history has elicited comparisons among staffers to 1930s Germany.
trib.al/ec7kBMG

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Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · Aug 14

While we celebrate yesterday’s win, we have to remember that the harmful impacts of this unconstitutional law continue.

The judge rejected the state’s “government speech” argument, so they cannot just make orders to remove books they don’t like from on high.

www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/12/o...

Orange school district to review library book by transgender man after state criticism

State leaders say the book “Trans Mission, My Quest To A Beard” is “trash” that does not belong in public school libraries.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Aug 14

UNRESERVEDLY RECOMMENDED!

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Aug 3

If you are thinking about buying EATING TO SAVE THE PLANET for yourself or as a gift, please consider pre-ordering your copy. Pre-orders are a tremendous boost for book sales for many reasons.

How do you change the world for the better?
You start small.
You start with what is on your plate.

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jul 29

Six Questions with Anne Broyles

Anne Broyles is the award-winning author of children's picture books, I'm Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People, Priscilla and the Hollyhocks, Arturo and the Bienvenido Feast, Arturo and ...

www.boonewrites.com

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thank you to Cierra Goodluck for this beautiful artwork celebrating my Sonoran Desert roots.

IG: @discotwirlygirlycreations

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jul 17

At age 5 or 6 I embroidered this tea towel. I worked for hours & was quite proud of myself until I realized I had sewed it to the skirt I was wearing. It was no fun to scrap first attempts and begin again--an early lesson that creatives need to start over and revise--in writing as in embroidery.

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jul 6

First hollyhocks of the summer, which always make me think of PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS and Anna Alter's amazing paintings for our book. Before I researched this book I didn't even know what a hollyhock looked like. Now I will always have hollyhocks planted in our garden.

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jun 28

85% of my writing is done on my laptop but sometimes, I need to use paper and pen to get the visuals that work best so my mind can process what a revision needs. In this case, reworking structure and chapter order in my WIP (Scholastic fall, 2026 historical novel). Today, old school rules!

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · Jun 15

#nokingsprotest

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · Jun 13

I feel like more needs to be made about what she actually said. Because holy shit.

Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · Jun 13

The juxtaposition was jarring

As Senator Padilla was being abused and arrested

Kristi Noem said the military and National Guard

“are staying here to liberate [LA] from the socialists and..burdensome leadership..this governor and mayor have placed on this country”
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...

Video: Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed After Confronting Noem

Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was forced to the floor, handcuffed and removed by federal agents after interrupting a news conference by the homeland security secretary Kristi Noem on T...

www.nytimes.com

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Ellen Hopkins @ellenhopkins.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Jun 12

250 years ago, Americans rejected the rule of a mad king.

In two days, we’re taking to the streets again to say NO KINGS.

2,000 peaceful protests are planned in small towns and major cities across the country. Join your community on Saturday for #NoKings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · May 21

What a super fun, varied week as an author!

1) Lots of marketing work for EATING TO SAVE THE PLANET (this August).
2) Work on WORDS SPOKEN TRUE (2026 YA novel).
3) Proofs for the I'M GONNA PAINT paperback (this November). I love everything about the back cover text below.

Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for not giving up even in the face of their not caring enough to show up.

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for holding him in front of us.

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Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social · May 16

It never gets old.

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