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Shannon Hale
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Bestselling author of 50 books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
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Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · Sep 8
DREAM ON just got its fourth starred review! I'm so delighted. We worked on this book for over four years and poured all of ourselves into it. It's extremely gratifying that it's getting such kind notice.
The cover of DREAM ON by Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes. the reviews read: ★ "Heartfelt and accessible: another winner from a beloved author." -Kirkus ★ "Consider multiple copies of this one." -Booklist ★ “Hale skillfully tackles topics including peer pressure, financial disparity, and managing emotional sensitivity.” -Publisher’s Weekly ★ “[A] delightful and reassuring middle-grade graphic novel.” -Shelf Awareness
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Extremely good news: A print subscription for The Onion is very on sale today. You'll get your first copy by Christmas.

It's $75 for a year's worth of newspapers shipped to your real-life mailbox each month.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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If you're reading this news & feeling distraught, we understand. We also recommend you join these groups to #UniteAgainstBookBans & support #TheFreedomToRead & #TheFreedomToWrite:

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juddlegum.bsky.social Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d
1. In Tennessee, public libraries have closed for up to a week to facilitate a Trump-inspired book purge.

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) has ordered most of the state's public librarians to remove children's books with LGBTQ characters or themes.
Tennessee public libraries close for Trump-inspired book purge
One hundred and eighty-one public libraries in Tennessee are reviewing their children’s collections after Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) ordered them to remove books with LGBTQ themes…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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And did absolutely nothing to stop them.
Headline about tortoise who lived through two world wars
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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I tried being serious once, but my heart just wasn't in it
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.

Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
cwebbonline.com Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6d
Carrie Fisher was the blueprint.
Protect your people. Call out the predators.
#RESIST
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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"People who see the world in terms of hierarchies and control cannot imagine anything better. They remain trapped in endless copies of someone else's vision."
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The scientific method served humanity well for hundreds of years but it was rendered obsolete in 2013 with the discovery of Vibes
January 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Post-menopausal Aquarius, reporting for duty. No one will know what the agenda is, but somehow, it will lead to universal healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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*begins some deep stretches*
shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 10d
Right about now, I would love to see someone put together an elite team of menopausal Aquarians and set them loose on this planet
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Could I interest you in some peri-menopausal enneagram 3's and Capricorns as well? 🙋‍♀️
shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 10d
Right about now, I would love to see someone put together an elite team of menopausal Aquarians and set them loose on this planet
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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I’m a menopausal Gemini and both of me are ready
shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 10d
Right about now, I would love to see someone put together an elite team of menopausal Aquarians and set them loose on this planet
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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My time has come.
shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 10d
Right about now, I would love to see someone put together an elite team of menopausal Aquarians and set them loose on this planet
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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This was a Utah university attempting to comply with the indefensible HB 261. A university. Prohibiting lists of words and ideas.
littlebadger.bsky.social Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 10d
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
“Prohibited words and concepts: Equity, diversity, & inclusion; anti-racism; Bias; Critical race theory; implicit bias; oppression; intersectionality; prohibited discriminatory practices; racial privilege; promoting stereotypes based on personal identity characteristics.”
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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I'll be at The King's English 11am this Saturday. Come see me and get signed books for holiday giving, or you can order on their site and they'll ship. Make sure you specify in the comments the name you want the books personalized to!
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Matching books to readers since 1977.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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A special talent. #grickledoodle #cat #music #guitar #cartoon #art #drawing #funny
A cartoon illustration of an orange cat playing guitar on the front steps of a house as children gather around to listen. Caption reads "She was the only cat in the neighborhood that was any good at guitar, so naturally the kids would gather and listen each afternoon."
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Right about now, I would love to see someone put together an elite team of menopausal Aquarians and set them loose on this planet
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.

Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Nerdy kid at keyboard: Hi guys, I've noticed that it is International Men's Day today, and I'm confused. Why do we need a day to talk about men? We're not a marginalised group like women, queer people, or people of colour. The media is already full of stories about men. Big buff shirtless dude at keyboard: I'm glad you asked, champ. Whatever your view on men's place in society, it's still true that we face a lot of issues - like social isolation, risk of suicide, health problems, and attitudes towards sex and child rearing. Having a day to talk about those doesn't take away from anyone else's problems. In fact, having a day to talk about them helps us be more mindful, and listen better at other times. Second shirtless buff dude on a couch at his laptop: The chief here is really on to something. I want to echo what he said, and also point out that the idea we should remain silent about our problems actually contributes to a lot of our issues. We are human beings, with human needs. Seeking mutual support and understanding isn't the same thing as placing a burden on others. Especially if we're providing it for each other. Third buff dude at his laptop: Right on, my fellow kings. We've inherited a social legacy of competition and division, and a lot of what makes a man in our era is under question. IMD is a chance for us to examine and rethink what we are together, and build the bonds of solidarity and support that will make a better way possible - like in this meme. Because in our hearts, we're all curious kids and buff guys on keyboards.
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the child I was at 15.
A sketchbook comic featuring drawings of a young teen, where the author is writing to their 15 year old self
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
arstechnica.com Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Irregular Galaxy Doods cartoon, four panels. 1st panel, a little red bean with eyes and a top hat with the word "Brand" over its eyes holds a thing. Probably a phone. It asks "Have you seen our new Christmas ad?" 2nd panel: Cute little yellow mousey guy says, "I can't afford to eat this month." 3rd panel features the cute little yellow mousey guy and brand bean looking at each other in awkward silence. The 4th and final panel has the same image as the 3rd, but with brand bean offering up his phone and saying. "We made it with A.I."
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Just a reminder that the circulation of the Epstein emails, reminding us not just how many people in power are predators... But how society will close ranks to protect them .... That might be hitting you some place soft, for a lot of reasons.
Be gentle with yourself.
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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steve is watching this right now and I’m wondering if it isn’t worth a try at this point
a japanese reporter from Godzilla vs Mothra looking somber and saying, “It may sound primitive and unscientific, but through the fairies, we could ask Mothra to help.”
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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This year the abundance of "AI" photos and videos advertising Christmas gifts is absolutely ridiculous. My dudes, if you can't produce an actual photo of the item, it's not worth buying.
November 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM