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One theme that kept coming up at #scbwiSummer26: AUTHENTICITY. Important for so many reasons, but esp these days when it's sometimes hard to tell what's AI generated and what's not. It's one of many reasons I think blogging & esp blogging in the Atmosphere has a ton of potential. Thoughts?

For anyone who isn't familiar with the term "Atmosphere" in terms of social media, I strongly recommend you check out this excellent beginner-level explainer by @cozylittle.house & @leaflet.pub (with adorable ART by @cozylittle.house!!!): lab.leaflet.pub/3mrq6ma5dgs2x

What is the Atmosphere?

An explainer for everyone in 4 minutes or less.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi@debbieohi.com · 2d ago

OH! Also forgot to mention #Boardgames! From what I can tell, the boardgaming community is thriving on Bluesky. Hoping some decide to start Atmosphere blogs focusing on aspects within the community, like board game design, events, new releases, etc.

Hoping to find Atmosphere blogs (eg on @leaflet.pub @pckt.blog @offprint.app) focused on a particular community OTHER than tech or ATproto. Esp would love curated digests re: - #KidLit news - literary / #Publishing communities - indie #Comics - #Filk music community lab.leaflet.pub/3mp7sis6bfs2d

Atmosphere Field Reporter Corps

Lab Notes 031: we're drafting a corps good at drafting — apply if you'd like to write a weekly digest on an atmospheric community, and in exchange, get free Leaflet Pro!

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Ezra🦋@ezraboeth.com · 3d ago

Many good points in @ezraboeth.com's post. Also see Ezra's older post "Where Are The Exits??" ezras-thoughts.leaflet.pub/3mj7l4plmik2n which highlights need for places where people can pause the scroll of info (even relevant/interesting info), have a space to just chat about what they're seeing.

Where Are The Exits??

What the AT protocol needs from Bluesky PBC now, and why it's not to focus on bsky.app

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new tiny blog post on my new tiny blog 🤓

Am I correct that this is the remains of a wasp nest? If so, this might help explain why we have had a wasp problem for many years.

Close-up of exposed wooden framing during a home renovation, with gray fibrous material and tufts of insulation attached to the underside of the floor and between the beams.

Wowza. Too late to change our minds about the house renovation, I think. 🤣

A person with teal-framed glasses smiles down through a large jagged hole cut in a ceiling, surrounded by exposed wooden beams and floor joists during a home renovation.

Wide view of the interior of a house stripped to its framing, with exposed wall studs, ceiling joists, a staircase, several windows, and openings cut in the wooden floor.

Currents@currents.is · 6d ago

I've been looking for a Pinterest replacement for a while now. Tired of the ads, promoted Pins, AI-generated images, decreasing quality of search results. Just read about image clipper @currents.is in @tynanpurdy.com 's blog on @pckt.blog. Intrigued! Looking forward to trying.

Thank you @tynanpurdy.com for the great write up!

After much angsting, I've decided to shut down my #Uplift feed. Finding/inserting posts by hand on a daily basis takes time & focus; I've decided to shift that online time to Atmosphere blogging (see my profile link for my @leaflet.pub @pckt.blog). I'll post #Uplift directly to @debbieohi.com. 🩷

Especially on social media, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. One Thing I've Learned: Don't let envy fester. Acknowledge it, but then move on. More on my @pckt.blog: onething.pckt.blog/dont-let-env... #KidLit #WriterSky

Don't let envy fester

Acknowledge it but then MOVE ON

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Could not resist poking my head into #scbwiSummer26 Virtual Coffee Lounge one more time, joined last two people chatting after-hours: @andywowor.bsky.social & fellow Canadian, Alex Rennie 🇨🇦 Thanks @scbwi.bsky.social for making it so easy to meet people at their virtual Summer Conference! #KidLit

Three people in a video call. Andy Wowor appears in the top left, Alex Rennie appears in the top right holding up a peace sign, and Debbie Ohi appears in a larger window at the bottom wearing a headset. The call interface and participant names are visible on screen.

Fun chatting w/ @svtworks.bsky.social @trishuponastar.bsky.social @szetoj.bsky.social at BIPOC creator table #scbwiSummer26 Coffee Lounge. Trish's SMILE FOR THE CAMERA launches Fall 2026 from Evernight Teen, Joanna's LEARNING TO SWIM is out now, & Shirley's working on a graphic novel! #KidLit

Screenshot of a video call with four participants in a 2×2 grid. Top left: a person wearing glasses smiles with hands near their face against a virtual mountain background. Top right: a person holds up a children's book titled Learning to Swim. Bottom left: a person wearing glasses smiles while seated in front of posters on a wall. Bottom right: a smiling person wearing a headset sits in a room with shelves, books, and a harp visible in the background.

Congrats to the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference Portfolio Showcase winners! #scbwiSummer26 *Gold* @kristenuroda.bsky.social *Silver* Czacarri Muli *Bronze* Emmeline Forrestal, Rita Tu Browse all entries here: www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

Slide from the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 Portfolio Showcase announcing the Gold Award winner. A speaker appears in a small video window on the left. The main panel displays an illustration of people gathered around a dining table. Text identifies the winner as Kristen Uroda with the website kristenuroda.com.

Slide from the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 Portfolio Showcase announcing the Silver Award winner. A speaker appears in a small video window on the left. The main panel displays an illustration of birds along a waterfront with a large green whale-like form in the background. Text identifies the winner as Czacarri Muli with the website czacarri.com.

Slide from the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 Portfolio Showcase announcing the Bronze Award winners. A speaker appears in a small video window on the left. The main panel displays two illustrations: one of children entering a room labeled "Friendship Room," and one of children among large flowers and plants. Text identifies the winners as Emmeline Forrestal (emmelineforrestal.com) and Rita Tu (ritatu.art).

TammyBro 315 @tammybro315.bsky.social · 4d ago

Thanks to all who came to the SCBWI Illustrators Committee: Ask Us Anything session at #scbwiSummer26 - so fun! You all asked such GREAT questions. 🩷 With Laurent Linn, @thejerrybennett.com @titaberredo.bsky.social @betnoire.bsky.social @paulozelinsky.com #KidLit @scbwi.bsky.social

The breakout sessions for #scbwiSummer26 have been stellar. So much wisdom was shared with attendees about writing and illustrating and how to give yourself some grace during your creative journey. If you're an attendee, you can watch or rewatch ALL sessions until September 13. #Booksky

Always Be Learning: Penguin Scholar

ALT: Always Be Learning: Penguin Scholar

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TammyBro 315@tammybro315.bsky.social · 4d ago

Be sure to follow @tammybro315.bsky.social, who is doing some live-posting from #scbwiSummer26!

BookTok is more influential in shaping what consumers want to read than what is acquired in the business world. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky

Get a peek into what happens at an SCBWI Children's Book Writer & Illustrator Conference by browsing highlights & takeaways in the Conference Blog: scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thanks to #scbwiSummer26 Team Bloggers: @cuppajolie.bsky.social, @themermancam.bsky.social, & @jaimetemairik.com #KidLit

Graphic promoting the SCBWI 2026 Summer Virtual Conference, featuring an illustration of children building sandcastles and playing on a beach. Text includes the conference dates (July 30–August 2, 2026), the hashtag #scbwiSummer26, and information about the conference team blog and live blogging updates. Illustrator: Heegyum Kim

MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 4d ago

Wow. SO many great insights re: #KidLit #MGLit #YALit at #scbwiSummer26 in "The State of Children's Publishing: What's Selling & What's Not" w/Maya Gartner, @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, @mmanlove.bsky.social of Sourcebooks, & Bria Ragin. Mod by @temikatheartist.bsky.social.

When our school #WRAD Zoomed with @breannacarzoo.bsky.social & @debbieohi.com, they utilized a 2nd screen so students could see them and the book at the same time. Does anyone know of a tutorial that teaches this? I must be searching the wrong terms. 😢 #Skybrarian #kidlitchat #author

So much fun trying the "Speed Networking" at #scbwiSummer26 (5 mins each)! Enjoyed meeting @saymulz.bsky.social, re-connecting with Sonah Lee-Lassiter, @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social & others. Apologies to Jon Stahl; I accidentally closed our session but didn't know how to reconnect. #KIdLit

Screenshot of an SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 speed networking session. The main window shows Asayla Mulvoy smiling at the camera while wearing glasses and a rust-colored shirt. A blurred board with colorful sticky notes is visible in the background. A small video window in the upper left shows Debbie Ohi smiling. The interface includes video call controls along the bottom, a timer indicating the session ends in 3 minutes, and a “Next match” button in the lower right.

Screenshot of an SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 speed networking session. The main window shows Lisa Carmody Doiron smiling while seated on a couch in front of large windows. She is wearing glasses, a light-colored sweater, and wired earbuds. A small video window in the upper left shows Debbie Ohi smiling. Video call controls appear along the bottom, with a timer indicating 57 seconds remaining and a “Next match” button in the lower right.

Screenshot of an SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2026 speed networking session. The main window shows Sonah Lee-Lassiter smiling and giving a thumbs-up while seated in a bright room with windows, curtains, framed photos on the wall, and a plant. A small video window in the upper left shows Debbie Ohi smiling. Video call controls appear along the bottom, with a timer indicating the session ends in 4 minutes and a “Next match” button in the lower right.