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The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 10d

Rainbow & Promise Keeper can be purchased here 👇🏾

@thirdspacereadingroom
@undergroundbooks
@aseatatthetablebooks
@capitalbooksonk

And checked out the library here:
@sacllace

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 10d

What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! After the rallies/protests, there’s action.

One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 12d

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do.” -Georgia O’Keeffe

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 12d

Rainbow Peeps & Friends, back in June I had the pleasure of being on my first ever author panel @aseatatthetablebooks

My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 16d

A special shout out to Kristin, for reading RAINBOW, and adding it to her book quilt. How dope is that?!?!

#verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #writer #booktok #blackauthorsofinstagram #pride #queerbooks #promisekeeper

✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 16d

The best part was being reaffirmed by so many people telling me they’d read and loved RAINBOW while becoming repeat supporters of my work! 🥰

We shall continue to resist because now is the time!

ThirdSpace Reading Room Bookstore

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 16d

Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends, @folsompride2025 🗣️owes me nothing!!

So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.

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The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

Visit the store @ www.thirdspacereadingroom.com to grab your copy of Promise Keeper & Rainbow and mark your calendar 📆 and support this #black #queer #indie #author

We are a black-owned bookstore located in Cleveland, Ohio.

www.thirdspacereadingroom.com

ThirdSpace Reading Room Bookstore

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

I am honored and blessed that this #blackowned bookstore in Cleveland’s historic neighborhood of Glenville in The Madison Building has welcomed and supported me with open arms!

The #authortalk will be virtual so all you gotta do is log on! 🛜

We are a black-owned bookstore located in Cleveland, Ohio.

www.thirdspacereadingroom.com

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

🗣️Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m ecstatic to announce this virtual author talk @thirdspacereadingroom located in Cleveland, OH!

TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

I’ll be signing books and talking all things #Rainbow & #PromiseKeeper

#verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #writer #booktok #blackauthorsofinstagram #pride #queerbooks #promisekeeper

✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

The more hate and separation they try to spread, the more we have to show up with love and unity.

Our differences make us stronger and better. ❤️

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be out at Brannan Park again this year @tcdiversity #prideinthepark

🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM

Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

Join us!

🗓️ Saturday, October 11th

🕛 10AM-2PM

#verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #writer #booktok #blackauthorsofinstagram #pride #queerbooks #promisekeeper

✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · 24d

Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! I’ll be at Folsom’s First Annual Family Pride! 🌈

I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Rainbow Peeps & Friends, we can gain much insight from our great ancestors. ✊🏾

#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz

✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 8

I hope to see you on Zoom Sept. 9th or 16th at 4:30!

✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 8

For me, that means centering students, listening to educators, and fighting for change that prevents these practices before they happen. This requires more educators, in all spaces, leading from this lens.

I’m that educator. If you can get with that, vote for me.

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 8

I felt an exhaustion and disgust I’d never known. And it hasn’t gone away. But what I know is this: we can’t let it fade until the next racist outrage.

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Rainbow Peeps & Friends,

Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 1

#verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #indieauthor #writer #author
#silentreadingparty

✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈

The Writer Verde Arzu @verdearzu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hope to see you at the next one! 🤠

Special shout out to @amandasminilibraryproject for the consistent ❤️ & support! It was a pleasure to finally meet IRL.