If you're in children's publishing, you may be feeling wounded today because of a disparaging, uppity remark someone in power made about most of their peers. The world needs your magic. And it is magic.
susie ghahremani
@boygirlparty.bsky.social
Artist, children’s book author / kidlit illustrator, Boygirlparty Etsy. She/her 💌 i love snail mail, indie rock, fountain pens, wilderness. vegetarian, scbwi, RISD alum. BLM, love is love, read to kids, save our parks. 🧿 ↙️ http://linktr.ee/boygirlparty
It’s an incredibly painful time to be an Iranian-American. Being between the two cultures has always been hard. But this illegal war is so senseless. War usually is.
When the birthright citizenship decision comes out, people will say it could never have gone any other way, that the law was obvious. But the mere fact that SCOTUS took on the case is evidence enough that we are living in a time of democratic precarity.
Incredibly stupid marketing choice by b&n today. someone tell them the largest protest in American history was this past week. Mark your calendars! Indie bookstore day is coming April 25th! Here in San Diego, we do a book crawl & it’s super fun!
If you’re looking for a beautiful read here at the beginning of Spring, check out Celebrate Nowruz! By Zohreh Ghahremani and @boygirlparty.bsky.social- a book celebrating Persian New Year. #springread #kidlit
Mom and i were honored to be guests today on npr. Listen to us talk about Nowruz and our book (Celebrate Nowruz!) on Here&Now : www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
What Nowruz means this year to one Iranian American family
The author of a new children’s book about Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is heartbroken over the number of young people killed in the Iran war. But, she’s still celebrating the holiday in their honor.
wbur.org
Free Iran AND no war. The fundamentalist regime has oppressed the people of Iran for my entire lifetime. there is nothing i want more than to see my parents’ country free, to see bodily autonomy, stability, and creative freedom people take for granted.
Celebrate Nowruz: a Persian holiday to welcome spring — our picture book — is out today! Book party in San Diego at 7pm (Tonight! Tues Feb 17 at the Book Catapult) with TEA TOWELS for folks who pick up a signed copy! thebookcatapult.com/event/2026-0...
Same with Uline. Stop using these insane companies. There are SO MANY ALTERNATIVES
✨ Kato Garrigues (He/She) ✨ COMMS OPEN@kgarriguesart.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe latest move by Sticker Mule's owner. Please don't give these people your money (or honestly send them your artwork, you never know).
I’ve neglected my Bluesky account, sorry! Between fascism, murders by ICE, and brave protesters leading a revolution in Iran, it has been a lot. (Thankful for Heather Cox Richardson ❤️❤️) i also have had a lot going on personally (that i posted about on Instagram) How are *you* doing?
Last year, an author mentioned my shop on her substack. It changed my income so drastically that this is the spike of orders from that *one* mention last year. Word of mouth for an artist can change everything.
Thank you!!! What a delight to be acknowledged on this anniversary! Can’t believe Etsy has been around for 20 years (and i have too!)
CindyLouWho2@cindylouwho2.com · last yr.Congrats to @boygirlparty.bsky.social for being featured in the Etsy blog post as a seller who has been there since day 1!
Three months ago, i had a thunderclap headache and have been struggling ever since. Life looks very different now as a result. If you have a good thought to spare, I’ll take it.
My (incredible) mom sewed a stuffed animal of Rosemary based on my picture book Rosemary Long Ears! Life imitating art.
I have a picture book coming out next week! It’s called Rosemary Long Ears & i can’t wait for you to see it. If you pre-order it from my friends at BuyOlympia, you’ll get a two color risograph print, too. buyolympia.com/Item/susie-g...
ECONOMIC BOYCOTT! Friday, Feb. 28 NO Amazon! NO Target! NO Walmart! NO fast food! NO gas! Shop small businesses only! Use cash! Don't let billionaires own US! Pass it on!
Today’s book: “Stack the Cats” by Susie Ghahremani @boygirlparty.bsky.social Every attempt I have made to stack cats has ended in pain and suffering on my part. This book lets me imagine a world where cats don’t mind being stacked (and prefer stacks of 3)! #PictureBook #Cats #StackAllTheCats
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
These are both very good books, if you’re looking for something uplifting-ish in These Times:
Beautiful, mournful article by a brilliant friend.
Eleanor C. Whitney@killerfemme26.bsky.social · 2y agoAs I witness the staggering loss in Los Angeles, I'm grateful I had the opportunity to reflect on and share what I learned after losing my home in a fire six years ago and the ongoing process of recovery for Architectural Digest. Thanks for reading: www.architecturaldigest.com/story/my-apa...
It’s that time of year again! Let’s collude!
susie ghahremani@boygirlparty.bsky.social · 3y agoAs a small biz, i will totally wrap your order, include your note, ship it direct to your recipient, and then also collude/pretend that the reason it wasn’t received in time for Christmas was totally *my fault* & not because you ordered only 4 days before 👯♀️ #shopsmallbiz shop.boygirlparty.com
Two of my very favorite kitty pins! I always feel instantly cheerful whenever I look at them. Made by @boygirlparty.bsky.social - you should follow her and check out her shop! www.etsy.com/shop/boygirl...
I hope my patreon page appreciates huge pelicans because that is part of what they got today.
Last year, an author mentioned my shop on her substack. It changed my income so drastically that this is the spike of orders from that *one* mention last year. Word of mouth for an artist can change everything.
Do any birders of Bluesky know what kind of bird nest this is? Seen today near a waterway in San Diego. What weavers!
