Jayme 🏳️⚧️
@jqsponsel.bsky.social
Librarian / Writer. Queer Co-Parent / Mom.
Neurodivergent. Existence is Resistance. (she/her)
Neurodivergent. Existence is Resistance. (she/her)
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All those AI-powered tools library vendors are turning on by default (or your library is choosing to active)?
Yeah, they aren't neutral, they aren't accurate, and the companies have no interest in providing clarity. 📚
acrlog.org/2025/07/21/w...
Yeah, they aren't neutral, they aren't accurate, and the companies have no interest in providing clarity. 📚
acrlog.org/2025/07/21/w...
“We Couldn’t Generate an Answer for your Question” - ACRLog
Editor’s note: We welcome a guest blog post from Jay Singley, Document Delivery and Circulation Desk Manager at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. In March 2025, Ex Libris unveiled thei...
acrlog.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
All those AI-powered tools library vendors are turning on by default (or your library is choosing to active)?
Yeah, they aren't neutral, they aren't accurate, and the companies have no interest in providing clarity. 📚
acrlog.org/2025/07/21/w...
Yeah, they aren't neutral, they aren't accurate, and the companies have no interest in providing clarity. 📚
acrlog.org/2025/07/21/w...
Me after my AC broke twice during a week of heat advisories...
a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee surrounded by fire .
Alt: Animated gif of the "This is Fine" meme. A cartoon dog sits at a table in a room surrounded by fire and says, "this is fine" while drinking a cup of coffee.
media.tenor.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Me after my AC broke twice during a week of heat advisories...
My seven year old made me this bookmark at an activity station at a pride event yesterday. She said, "look I made it in your colors!!" 🥹 The timing's perfect because I get to use it right away to mark my spot in a new release by one of my favorite trans authors!
June 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My seven year old made me this bookmark at an activity station at a pride event yesterday. She said, "look I made it in your colors!!" 🥹 The timing's perfect because I get to use it right away to mark my spot in a new release by one of my favorite trans authors!
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June 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
When you inadvertently match your nails and your drink with the book you’re reading.
Also, this book!!
Also, this book!!
May 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
When you inadvertently match your nails and your drink with the book you’re reading.
Also, this book!!
Also, this book!!
Back in my home state for a conference and it's like the clouds knew how much I miss Minne"snow"ta. Also, funny how I see no snow when I visit in December and this is my hotel view in April. Just how I remember Spring growing up!
April 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Back in my home state for a conference and it's like the clouds knew how much I miss Minne"snow"ta. Also, funny how I see no snow when I visit in December and this is my hotel view in April. Just how I remember Spring growing up!
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Sharing with ALT text for those who aren't aware of the ongoing real world implications for trans people in the U.S.
"I'm afraid I could be arrested if I travel to that state..."
"I'm afraid I could be arrested if I travel to that state..."
March 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sharing with ALT text for those who aren't aware of the ongoing real world implications for trans people in the U.S.
"I'm afraid I could be arrested if I travel to that state..."
"I'm afraid I could be arrested if I travel to that state..."
I'm really grateful I got the chance to contribute to @newwordspress.bsky.social's citizen trans* {project}. Projects like this, which amplify trans and gender expansive voices are so important–especially at this moment where so many ppl are trying to erase our existence. www.citizentrans.com/joy/
Joy* by Jayme Sponsel • citizen trans* {project}
My amygdala is fried–I feel no fear Maybe I should Stress over whereI will piss safelyOr the number of pillsIn my little orange bottles,Which are few but fillMy cabinet so clutteredStill empty…I can’t...
www.citizentrans.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm really grateful I got the chance to contribute to @newwordspress.bsky.social's citizen trans* {project}. Projects like this, which amplify trans and gender expansive voices are so important–especially at this moment where so many ppl are trying to erase our existence. www.citizentrans.com/joy/
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Trans Rights Readathon Reading Challenge, 2025 Edition!
We have 5 core prompts to complete, and many “bonus” prompts that can be used to either find more specific books for the core prompts or as a bonus challenge to read all 30 prompts throughout the year, or some other personal goal in-between!
We have 5 core prompts to complete, and many “bonus” prompts that can be used to either find more specific books for the core prompts or as a bonus challenge to read all 30 prompts throughout the year, or some other personal goal in-between!
February 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trans Rights Readathon Reading Challenge, 2025 Edition!
We have 5 core prompts to complete, and many “bonus” prompts that can be used to either find more specific books for the core prompts or as a bonus challenge to read all 30 prompts throughout the year, or some other personal goal in-between!
We have 5 core prompts to complete, and many “bonus” prompts that can be used to either find more specific books for the core prompts or as a bonus challenge to read all 30 prompts throughout the year, or some other personal goal in-between!
Excited to share I have a new poem out today. Super appreciative of The Crawfish for giving it a home: www.the-crawfish.com/features/res...
#poems #poetry #poemsky
#poems #poetry #poemsky
Rest Stop//Jayme Sponsel — THE CRAWFISH
I step on the gas On the West Virginia turnpike Hug the curve of the mountain road At 80 miles per hour The speed means more control Despite the wheel hubs almost brushing The guard rails and th...
www.the-crawfish.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Excited to share I have a new poem out today. Super appreciative of The Crawfish for giving it a home: www.the-crawfish.com/features/res...
#poems #poetry #poemsky
#poems #poetry #poemsky
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Easy path for the next administration to end the culture war over federal ID's for good: remove all sex markers to protect individual privacy and get the government out of the business of determining who belongs to which sex class.
February 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Easy path for the next administration to end the culture war over federal ID's for good: remove all sex markers to protect individual privacy and get the government out of the business of determining who belongs to which sex class.
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I feel like I mention Homosaurus anew each time I'm on a new social media network. It's great!
"Welcome to the Homosaurus! The Homosaurus is an international linked data vocabulary of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) terms."
h/t @circulatingideas.bsky.social
homosaurus.org
"Welcome to the Homosaurus! The Homosaurus is an international linked data vocabulary of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) terms."
h/t @circulatingideas.bsky.social
homosaurus.org
January 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I feel like I mention Homosaurus anew each time I'm on a new social media network. It's great!
"Welcome to the Homosaurus! The Homosaurus is an international linked data vocabulary of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) terms."
h/t @circulatingideas.bsky.social
homosaurus.org
"Welcome to the Homosaurus! The Homosaurus is an international linked data vocabulary of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) terms."
h/t @circulatingideas.bsky.social
homosaurus.org
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Fun fact: the "-ai" search modifier generates completely different results from the AI version, complete with the normal info panel thing from a completely different source than when I ran the original search
I feel like porting this Google tip over here because I find it beyond essential now
October 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Fun fact: the "-ai" search modifier generates completely different results from the AI version, complete with the normal info panel thing from a completely different source than when I ran the original search
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, now more than ever, we need to honour & remember those that came before us who we’ve lost to anti-trans hatred & violence.
Here’s a list of people just from the US this year alone, though likely incomplete.
Their losses will not be in vain!
Hate will not win!
Here’s a list of people just from the US this year alone, though likely incomplete.
Their losses will not be in vain!
Hate will not win!
Here are the 28 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year
The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.
www.advocate.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, now more than ever, we need to honour & remember those that came before us who we’ve lost to anti-trans hatred & violence.
Here’s a list of people just from the US this year alone, though likely incomplete.
Their losses will not be in vain!
Hate will not win!
Here’s a list of people just from the US this year alone, though likely incomplete.
Their losses will not be in vain!
Hate will not win!
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Friends, it’s TRANS APPRECIATION FRIDAY!
All trans/nonbinary people are welcome to join!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you, & post a pic, if comfy. Then, repost THIS post for visibility, say hey to those that join in & make new friends!
I’m Alyssa. Hi! 👋
YOUR turn!
All trans/nonbinary people are welcome to join!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you, & post a pic, if comfy. Then, repost THIS post for visibility, say hey to those that join in & make new friends!
I’m Alyssa. Hi! 👋
YOUR turn!
November 15, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Friends, it’s TRANS APPRECIATION FRIDAY!
All trans/nonbinary people are welcome to join!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you, & post a pic, if comfy. Then, repost THIS post for visibility, say hey to those that join in & make new friends!
I’m Alyssa. Hi! 👋
YOUR turn!
All trans/nonbinary people are welcome to join!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you, & post a pic, if comfy. Then, repost THIS post for visibility, say hey to those that join in & make new friends!
I’m Alyssa. Hi! 👋
YOUR turn!
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For Trans Awareness Week, here's a thread of trans-supportive organizations that are worth your time or money, if you're able.
I've made my small donation and hopefully you can do the same.
Please feel free to add other charities to this list, even just local ones.
🧵
I've made my small donation and hopefully you can do the same.
Please feel free to add other charities to this list, even just local ones.
🧵
November 14, 2024 at 12:04 PM
For Trans Awareness Week, here's a thread of trans-supportive organizations that are worth your time or money, if you're able.
I've made my small donation and hopefully you can do the same.
Please feel free to add other charities to this list, even just local ones.
🧵
I've made my small donation and hopefully you can do the same.
Please feel free to add other charities to this list, even just local ones.
🧵
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LGBTQ News Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/DVtrFQR
November 10, 2024 at 1:05 AM
LGBTQ News Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/DVtrFQR
Continuing my Halloween tradition of library themed costumes...Can you guess what I am? 🎃📚
October 31, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Continuing my Halloween tradition of library themed costumes...Can you guess what I am? 🎃📚
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Ben Shapiro is completely eviscerated live in front of an audience by a trans man.
Part 1/4
Part 1/4
October 25, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Ben Shapiro is completely eviscerated live in front of an audience by a trans man.
Part 1/4
Part 1/4
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welcome to bluesky!
if you post transphobic shit every trans account 10x your size is going to put you on blast and make your day miserable
be nice to the trans people here and feel free to bully anyone who misgenders us or minimizes the magnitude of the rights crisis we're in
🩵🤍🩷
if you post transphobic shit every trans account 10x your size is going to put you on blast and make your day miserable
be nice to the trans people here and feel free to bully anyone who misgenders us or minimizes the magnitude of the rights crisis we're in
🩵🤍🩷
October 17, 2024 at 5:21 AM
welcome to bluesky!
if you post transphobic shit every trans account 10x your size is going to put you on blast and make your day miserable
be nice to the trans people here and feel free to bully anyone who misgenders us or minimizes the magnitude of the rights crisis we're in
🩵🤍🩷
if you post transphobic shit every trans account 10x your size is going to put you on blast and make your day miserable
be nice to the trans people here and feel free to bully anyone who misgenders us or minimizes the magnitude of the rights crisis we're in
🩵🤍🩷
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Here's the cover of my next novel, Lessons in Magic and Disaster (Aug 2025)!!!
A young witch named Jamie teaches her mother Serena how to do magic. But Jamie doesn't understand all the reasons Serena has been hiding from the world. Plus Jamie uncovers the scandalous secrets of a novel from 1749.
A young witch named Jamie teaches her mother Serena how to do magic. But Jamie doesn't understand all the reasons Serena has been hiding from the world. Plus Jamie uncovers the scandalous secrets of a novel from 1749.
October 14, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Here's the cover of my next novel, Lessons in Magic and Disaster (Aug 2025)!!!
A young witch named Jamie teaches her mother Serena how to do magic. But Jamie doesn't understand all the reasons Serena has been hiding from the world. Plus Jamie uncovers the scandalous secrets of a novel from 1749.
A young witch named Jamie teaches her mother Serena how to do magic. But Jamie doesn't understand all the reasons Serena has been hiding from the world. Plus Jamie uncovers the scandalous secrets of a novel from 1749.
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(It's also available on Bandcamp for pay what you want until June 7th -- as much as you want, or as little, truly you are free! but only until June 7th, when it will have A Price.)
themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/moon-c...
themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/moon-c...
May 31, 2024 at 6:11 PM
(It's also available on Bandcamp for pay what you want until June 7th -- as much as you want, or as little, truly you are free! but only until June 7th, when it will have A Price.)
themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/moon-c...
themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/moon-c...
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My latest cartoon for New Scientist.
May 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
My latest cartoon for New Scientist.
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More on the Cass Report from Sophie Labelle / Assigned Male Comics
April 20, 2024 at 4:42 PM
More on the Cass Report from Sophie Labelle / Assigned Male Comics