laisla
@faraway-there.bsky.social
Children’s librarian, bookseller, and mother to three chunky cats; forever behind on my TBR pile.
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Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year: "I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country to follow their dreams."
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year: "I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country to follow their dreams."
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bad bunny just won album of the year and his entire acceptance speech was in spanish so if you didn't understand it that's ok you weren't the intended audience
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM
bad bunny just won album of the year and his entire acceptance speech was in spanish so if you didn't understand it that's ok you weren't the intended audience
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Hard to think of a bigger 'fuck you' to the current state of American politics than Bad Bunny giving basically his entire acceptance speech for Album of the Year in Spanish after saying ICE out in an earlier speech a week before playing the Super Bowl.
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Hard to think of a bigger 'fuck you' to the current state of American politics than Bad Bunny giving basically his entire acceptance speech for Album of the Year in Spanish after saying ICE out in an earlier speech a week before playing the Super Bowl.
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Bad Bunny thanked his mom
for having him in Puerto Rico, told the people on the island there's nothing they can't do, and dedicated his award to all Latinos and to immigrants who keep pushing forward with a lot of strength.
for having him in Puerto Rico, told the people on the island there's nothing they can't do, and dedicated his award to all Latinos and to immigrants who keep pushing forward with a lot of strength.
February 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Bad Bunny thanked his mom
for having him in Puerto Rico, told the people on the island there's nothing they can't do, and dedicated his award to all Latinos and to immigrants who keep pushing forward with a lot of strength.
for having him in Puerto Rico, told the people on the island there's nothing they can't do, and dedicated his award to all Latinos and to immigrants who keep pushing forward with a lot of strength.
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Bad Bunny: Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say, ICE out. We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Bad Bunny: Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say, ICE out. We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.
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The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday. n.pr/3O9AUjO
'Fireworks' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'All the Blues in the Sky'
The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday. n.pr/3O9AUjO
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Rest in peace, Pope Francis.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
April 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rest in peace, Pope Francis.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
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Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.
Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n
Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n
April 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.
Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n
Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n
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Breaking News: Rep. Raúl Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat, died from cancer, his office said. He was 77.
Raúl Grijalva, Democrat who urged Biden to drop out in 2024, dies of cancer.
Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, 77, was one of the first Democrats to push the president to end his re-election campaign, citing the potential danger of a second Trump administration.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Breaking News: Rep. Raúl Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat, died from cancer, his office said. He was 77.
Does anyone else have to negotiate a spot in their own bed with their cat, or is it just me?
March 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Does anyone else have to negotiate a spot in their own bed with their cat, or is it just me?
Whatever is howling outside sounds like a cross between a dog and a chicken.
March 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Whatever is howling outside sounds like a cross between a dog and a chicken.
Gutted.
This is it by the way. This is the last exit on the highway before we have to wait for some other country's newspapers or history books to tell us of the atrocities we allowed to happen.
Trump: Today I'm also signing an executive order to instruct the departments of defense and homeland security to begin preparing the 30,000 person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay
January 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Gutted.
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Putting this out there for those of you who might need it -
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
www.ala.org
January 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Putting this out there for those of you who might need it -
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
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Here's a School Library Journal rundown of Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and more awards, plus a quote by someone who's in a tizzy at the end of the article!
www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/First-...
#KidLit #Newbery #Caldecott @slj.com
www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/First-...
#KidLit #Newbery #Caldecott @slj.com
'The First State of Being' Wins Newbery; 'Chooch Helped' Earns Caldecott: 'Brownstone' Awarded Printz at 2025 Youth Media Awards | School Library Journal
Erin Entrada Kelly became a two-time Newbery Medalist with her win at the 2025 Youth Media Awards, announced Monday morning at LibLearnX in Phoenix.
www.schoollibraryjournal.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Here's a School Library Journal rundown of Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and more awards, plus a quote by someone who's in a tizzy at the end of the article!
www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/First-...
#KidLit #Newbery #Caldecott @slj.com
www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/First-...
#KidLit #Newbery #Caldecott @slj.com
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A bird flu pandemic is not inevitable. But a series of developments over the past few weeks indicates that the possibility is no longer remote.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say (Gift Article)
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A bird flu pandemic is not inevitable. But a series of developments over the past few weeks indicates that the possibility is no longer remote.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
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We're going to make it through this 🩷💙
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
January 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're going to make it through this 🩷💙
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
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I understand people are anxious, but to them I would recommend a change of mindset. Whenever the thought "If there even ARE elections..." runs through your head, shove it aside and replace it with "They'll cancel elections over my dead body." The trick is you gotta mean it.
January 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I understand people are anxious, but to them I would recommend a change of mindset. Whenever the thought "If there even ARE elections..." runs through your head, shove it aside and replace it with "They'll cancel elections over my dead body." The trick is you gotta mean it.
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About 75% of immigrant farm workers did not show up for work this week in Bakersfield, California, as the threat of Trump’s immigration raids looms.
Trump’s Immigration Threats Are Already Wrecking the Food Industry
Immigrant farm workers are too scared to show up to work.
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:18 AM
About 75% of immigrant farm workers did not show up for work this week in Bakersfield, California, as the threat of Trump’s immigration raids looms.
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Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge).
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
January 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge).
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
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Hundreds of Mexican Firefighters arrived both today and yesterday in Southern California, to assist with the ongoing Wildfires in Los Angeles County. Most are with the National Forestry Commission and the Civil Relief Corps, with others coming from the Mexican Army.
January 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hundreds of Mexican Firefighters arrived both today and yesterday in Southern California, to assist with the ongoing Wildfires in Los Angeles County. Most are with the National Forestry Commission and the Civil Relief Corps, with others coming from the Mexican Army.
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every so often I feel compelled to point out that interlibrary loan is a goddamn miracle. If you have a library card and can wait a little while, you can have in your hands just about any book you want.* just because there’s going to be another library out there that says “Sure, we’ll send it.” 📚
January 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
every so often I feel compelled to point out that interlibrary loan is a goddamn miracle. If you have a library card and can wait a little while, you can have in your hands just about any book you want.* just because there’s going to be another library out there that says “Sure, we’ll send it.” 📚
Learned today that apparently my mantra for 2025 is going to be “no holding back” - possibly brought out by pms symptoms, but I’m just going to run with it.
January 3, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Learned today that apparently my mantra for 2025 is going to be “no holding back” - possibly brought out by pms symptoms, but I’m just going to run with it.
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Check this thread, S Korea really showing the world how to seriously take care of a maniac President
The court has issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol.
December 31, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Check this thread, S Korea really showing the world how to seriously take care of a maniac President
You know you’re a children’s librarian when Apple Music says these are your top played songs of 2024… I hope those precious munchkins appreciate me skewing my music algorithm for their storytime enjoyment.
December 5, 2024 at 4:14 AM
You know you’re a children’s librarian when Apple Music says these are your top played songs of 2024… I hope those precious munchkins appreciate me skewing my music algorithm for their storytime enjoyment.