Mariel Jungkunz
@marielm.bsky.social
Mamá bear | Editor | Journalist | DREAMS OF GREEN ('23) | Las Musas Books | Macondista | 🇵🇷 | heysunnyside on IG | RWJF Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing
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Mariel Jungkunz
@marielm.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Hi Bluesky! 👋 I'm a PB author (DREAMS OF GREEN '23), magazine editor and word lover (last wrote about language at Dictionary.com). I believe writing needs more diverse voices & am a proud member of the 2024 RWJF Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing fellowship cohort. ✏️
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One of the terrible things about the conservative elites’ attacks on higher education is that they are giving their constituents the impression that the universe isn’t big, complicated, and fascinating — that it really does take this many people to work out how even a small fraction of it works
October 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
One of the terrible things about the conservative elites’ attacks on higher education is that they are giving their constituents the impression that the universe isn’t big, complicated, and fascinating — that it really does take this many people to work out how even a small fraction of it works
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"NAB2’s core values center on elevating and advocating for the Black bookstore community, increasing representation in the bookselling industry, and educating the public about the legacy of Black bookstores nationwide."
www.essence.com/news/nationa...
#BookSky
www.essence.com/news/nationa...
#BookSky
National Association Of Black Bookstores Launches To Preserve Black Literary Culture And Voices | Essence
The first-of-its-kind collective was created to unite historic and emerging Black-owned bookstores, promoting literacy, celebrating Black voices and preserving a cultural legacy nationwide.
www.essence.com
August 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"NAB2’s core values center on elevating and advocating for the Black bookstore community, increasing representation in the bookselling industry, and educating the public about the legacy of Black bookstores nationwide."
www.essence.com/news/nationa...
#BookSky
www.essence.com/news/nationa...
#BookSky
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The Bluesky Dictionary is tracking every single word used on the social media service. As of this writing, almost 40% of the dictionary has been covered, including recent additions like “boneshakers”, “microscale”, and “striations”. (via @gretchenmcc.bsky.social) [avibagla.com]
The Bluesky Dictionary
Can Bluesky say every word in the English language? Real-time tracking of dictionary coverage on the Bluesky social platform.
www.avibagla.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Bluesky Dictionary is tracking every single word used on the social media service. As of this writing, almost 40% of the dictionary has been covered, including recent additions like “boneshakers”, “microscale”, and “striations”. (via @gretchenmcc.bsky.social) [avibagla.com]
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Four year olds are not too old for picture books. A beautiful book was turned down by someone in the shop yesterday due to the child being about to start school, and therefore "too old" for picture books.
Please don't force children to give up picture books too quickly.
#kidlituk
Please don't force children to give up picture books too quickly.
#kidlituk
July 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Four year olds are not too old for picture books. A beautiful book was turned down by someone in the shop yesterday due to the child being about to start school, and therefore "too old" for picture books.
Please don't force children to give up picture books too quickly.
#kidlituk
Please don't force children to give up picture books too quickly.
#kidlituk
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Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.
July 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.
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If you're reading this, whoever you are & whatever you're doing to try to make this world better, whether it's calling, protesting, providing mutual aid, making art, raising awareness, training & teaching people new concepts & skills, journalism, surviving through it all, or whatever else: thank you
July 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If you're reading this, whoever you are & whatever you're doing to try to make this world better, whether it's calling, protesting, providing mutual aid, making art, raising awareness, training & teaching people new concepts & skills, journalism, surviving through it all, or whatever else: thank you
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Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
May 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
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Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.
Why Shopping Local This Indie Bookstore Day Is More Important Than Ever
Several independent book store owners are encouraging people to go out to their local independent bookstores to buy some novels to help celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and keep independent busines...
people.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.
this was a memorable read for me last year--definitely recommend
a bunch a people recommended the book "mexican gothic" by silvia moreno-garcia to me and here is my review so far: this goes hard as hell
April 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
this was a memorable read for me last year--definitely recommend
I fear this is also me.
All of my rage and clarity has crystallized into one atomic yell of “hygge hygge hygge”.
April 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I fear this is also me.
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Erasing books, libraries, museums is but a step in the erasure of people.
Protect these institutions at all costs to protect people.
Protect these institutions at all costs to protect people.
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Erasing books, libraries, museums is but a step in the erasure of people.
Protect these institutions at all costs to protect people.
Protect these institutions at all costs to protect people.
Nothing like a good language joke to cleanse the timeline... 🥲
March 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Nothing like a good language joke to cleanse the timeline... 🥲
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Book banners have lost court case after court case.
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Ex-librarian gets $225K settlement - DailyTrib.com
Former Kingsland head librarian Suzette Baker reached a $225,000 settlement with Llano County on March...
www.dailytrib.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Book banners have lost court case after court case.
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
Because they’re lying to you.
www.dailytrib.com/2025/03/28/e...
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I have heard so many newer writers—including extremely good ones!—bemoan that they think they're a failure because they might have to throw out a half-finished draft and start over.
Throwing out a draft is
a) very very normal and
b) progress, not failure.
Throwing out a draft is
a) very very normal and
b) progress, not failure.
March 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I have heard so many newer writers—including extremely good ones!—bemoan that they think they're a failure because they might have to throw out a half-finished draft and start over.
Throwing out a draft is
a) very very normal and
b) progress, not failure.
Throwing out a draft is
a) very very normal and
b) progress, not failure.
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That Sunday afternoon slide when you go from having big plans for the weekend to assessing the absolute minimum you can get away with doing.
March 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
That Sunday afternoon slide when you go from having big plans for the weekend to assessing the absolute minimum you can get away with doing.
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March 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Looks like we all need this yard sign, poster, bumper sticker, etc
A teacher in Idaho has been told to remove posters reading "Everyone is welcome here" - specifically because it features different skin tones. As I wrote last week, this is a global political movement that has explicitly set the goal of eradicating the very concept of equality.
West Ada teacher stands firm after she’s told to remove ‘Everyone is welcome here’ signs
Sarah Inama said she was told by administrators that her signs “don’t allow people to express differing opinions.”
www.idahostatesman.com
March 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Looks like we all need this yard sign, poster, bumper sticker, etc
On Feb. 26 at Gramercy Books (Bexley, Ohio) don't miss the Picturing Black History book event--the book has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Non-Fiction category! Co-sponsored by Zora's House. Register: history.osu.edu/events/pictu...
February 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
On Feb. 26 at Gramercy Books (Bexley, Ohio) don't miss the Picturing Black History book event--the book has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Non-Fiction category! Co-sponsored by Zora's House. Register: history.osu.edu/events/pictu...
I work in higher ed, have a faculty spouse. What's happening at the federal level is beyond alarming. If you care about higher ed (and all the benefits of world-class research, like medicine, health, tech, etc.), you need to pay attention and SPEAK UP NOW. Do not take higher ed for granted. 🙏
February 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I work in higher ed, have a faculty spouse. What's happening at the federal level is beyond alarming. If you care about higher ed (and all the benefits of world-class research, like medicine, health, tech, etc.), you need to pay attention and SPEAK UP NOW. Do not take higher ed for granted. 🙏
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I truly think people don’t realize how many universities and colleges — especially public ones — may shut down if restrictions on and withholding of federal funding persists for even one presidency
We are facing the demolition of American higher education
We are facing the demolition of American higher education
February 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I truly think people don’t realize how many universities and colleges — especially public ones — may shut down if restrictions on and withholding of federal funding persists for even one presidency
We are facing the demolition of American higher education
We are facing the demolition of American higher education
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i appreciate anyone who's trying in 2025
February 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
i appreciate anyone who's trying in 2025
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Closing today!!! And items are now going fast! Hurry to place your bid and swoop in for the win!
bit.ly/lkbfauction25
Some of these donors ❤️ have more than one item, go see what’s still available now!! #writersofbsky #illustratorsofbsky
bit.ly/lkbfauction25
Some of these donors ❤️ have more than one item, go see what’s still available now!! #writersofbsky #illustratorsofbsky
February 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Closing today!!! And items are now going fast! Hurry to place your bid and swoop in for the win!
bit.ly/lkbfauction25
Some of these donors ❤️ have more than one item, go see what’s still available now!! #writersofbsky #illustratorsofbsky
bit.ly/lkbfauction25
Some of these donors ❤️ have more than one item, go see what’s still available now!! #writersofbsky #illustratorsofbsky
Check out the mentors for this year's #PBRisingStars (a picture book only mentorship program!) and get ready to apply! 🥳
It's TODAY!
We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can!
Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement!
Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors
We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can!
Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement!
Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors
February 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Check out the mentors for this year's #PBRisingStars (a picture book only mentorship program!) and get ready to apply! 🥳