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Chris Barton

@bartography.bsky.social

Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & WE MATCH! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. President—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography

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Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · last wk.

Two of my communities — Texas authors, and creators of books for young readers — have lost a great one tonight. RIP Ben Sáenz, author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and so much more. elpasomatters.org/2026/07/28/b...

Renowned El Paso author, artist Benjamin Alire Sáenz dies at 71

“Ben was irrepressibly hopeful of the human spirit,” longtime friend Ruben Garcia said about Sáenz, an award-winning author whose “Aristotle and Dante” young adult novel was adapted into a movie in 20...

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Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 4mo ago

If you're in Texas—or have book-loving loved ones in Texas—The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections just became available this morning. docs.google.com/document/d/1... I'm pretty sure this is the first time this semi-annual guide has mentioned me by name... 😉

Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections

The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Saturday, May 2 Early Vo...

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Texas Observer@texasobserver.org · 5mo ago

New from Kalyn Gensic: "I entered this profession just as storm clouds of the current book-banning push were starting to gather, but I enrolled in a librarian program hoping it would pass me like lamb’s blood was painted on my doorframe. And for the first three years, wishful thinking worked ..."

How a High School Librarian in Abilene Fought Back Against Moms for Liberty

I entered this profession just as the storm clouds of the current book-banning push were starting to gather; now I’m in the middle of it.

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Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This summer will mark 25 years since I began the (eight-year!) process of making THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. Thank you, Lori and your students, for reaffirming that it was time well-spent.

Lori Tecler@loritecler.bsky.social · 6mo ago

3rd grade is studying light & sound, so we read THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS by @bartography.bsky.social w/art by Tony Persiani. Students discussed the book, drew & wrote about something that could be improved w/day-glo colors, then used black light to make their pictures glow! #SchoolLibrary #TLSky #EduSky

Student response to THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS book. Drawing of a stoplight and text explaining why adding day-glo coloring to a stoplight would be an improvement.
Frank Strong@frankstrong.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Please don’t take your eyes away from the damage book banning laws are doing in Texas. In Boerne ISD, a kindergarten class was forced to cancel its planned holiday party book exchange due to HB900 and SB13.

A post from Texas Freedom to Read Project featuring Grinch arms pointing to a class communication from a Boerne ISD kindergarten teacher that reads: “Dear Families, We regret to let you know that we are going to have to cancel our classroom book exchange for the winter party. Due to the passage of HB 900 and SB 13, we have been informed that books would need to be vetted before being sent home with students. With the quick turnaround, this won't be possible. If your child has already sent in a book, it will be returned to you. Our room parents have worked hard and we will still have plenty of fun and engaging activities at our winter party. Thank you for your understanding”
Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I found a wallet in the Denver airport recently. It was a few days before Thanksgiving, I was super early for my flight home, and there it was, a couple of seats down from where I waited at an almost entirely empty gate. And I thought, “Someone’s about to have a really lousy holiday week. Unless…”

Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Seeing how full the #NCTE25 schedule is makes me realize how dependent I’ll be on friends’ posts to let me know which sessions to attend—and how helpful it might be to put that info out there myself. So, here’s where I’ll be on Saturday. What should I see in the meantime?

Saturday, November 22 1:15–2:30 PM Panel: Count on It! Math-Themed Books That Will Ignite Math Lovers and Entice Math-Averse Students Location: Room 707 Sarah Albee (Author) Chris Barton (Author) Shruthi Rao (Author) Ann Marie Stephens (Author and Educator) Moderator: Susannah Richards (Educator)Saturday, November 22 2:45–4:00 PM Panel: Making Brave and Bold Writing Choices Location: Room 105 Jennifer Vincent Chris Barton Adam Gidwitz Sharee Mille Jasmine Warga Jennifer LaGarde
Boni Ashburn@boniashburn.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We’re a small library, so we have a physical suggestion box- or patrons just ask me. I bring in probably 8/10 requests- it really does work!

Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 10mo ago

If there’s an author you appreciate, one of the simplest, most helpful, least expensive things you can do for them is ask your public library to add that author’s newest book to their collection. Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!

Submit a Suggestion Thank you for your suggestion. The decision to purchase an item is based on the Library's selection criteria, budget constraints, and the item's availability from our vendors. You may also use our Interlibrary Loan service. Fields marked by an asterisk are required. Title * Author, Performer, or Director * Next →
Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 9mo ago

If something you love is the product of someone in the U.S. who is self-employed or who owns or works for a small business, you need to understand how dire things are about to get. That thing you love is in jeopardy (if it wasn’t already).

Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 9mo ago

$2,341.96. That’s what Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas says my wife and I will pay for our monthly health insurance premiums in 2026. This year, for the same coverage? It’s been $899.72. So, what are we calling this? Trump Tax? Trump Hike? Trump Gouge? Trumpremiums? Whatever, I hate it.

Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 9mo ago

$2,341.96. That’s what Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas says my wife and I will pay for our monthly health insurance premiums in 2026. This year, for the same coverage? It’s been $899.72. So, what are we calling this? Trump Tax? Trump Hike? Trump Gouge? Trumpremiums? Whatever, I hate it.

Chris Barton@bartography.bsky.social · 10mo ago

At this morning’s school visit, I finally got asked by a student to say “6, 7.” I feel relevant at last. Also, during Q&A, after a string of students asked questions about my dog, one of their classmates asked me, “Can we *only* ask you about your dog?”