Here's a poignant look at some of the dangers facing Bolivian jaguars—and at the conservationists fighting for their future. #SaveTheEndlings

Can Bolivia’s historic big cat release help change jaguar conservation in the country?

Poaching and wildfires have driven the country’s jaguar population to a critical level, and until now even rescued animals faced life in captivity

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Re-sharing this banned books resource center from my publishers at @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and the rest of the Macmillan team. Scroll down for lots of ways you can get involved and protect our #FreedomToRead.

Banned Books and Challenged Books | Macmillan Publishers

Macmillan Publishers proudly stands with authors, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and fellow readers against book banning.

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More than 2 out of every 3 book challenges ended in removal in 2025. According to the ALA, 66% of challenged books were ultimately banned, the highest rate since tracking began in 1990. When review becomes removal, students lose access to diverse ideas. #FreedomToRead

Absolutely thrilled to share that I'm adapting my novel WISHTREE into a picture book, illustrated by the wonderful @charlessantoso.bsky.social. 🌳 Charles's work is so special. Publication scheduled for fall of '27! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ❤️

"The story—my story—has taken flight, like all stories do. I know there's no turning back. You can't exile stories. You can't ban truth. You can't cage hope. I know that now." 🦍💜🦋 #TheOneAndOnlyFamily @harperkids.bsky.social #mglit

Keep your young readers engaged in learning this summer with @bookelicious.bsky.social's THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN-themed "Summer of Stories" programming! ❤️🦍 Lots of IVAN-inspired resources and content available, including a virtual visit with me. Learn more: www.bookelicious.com/Educators/su...

I'm doggone thrilled to share that I'm hitting the road with @choldenko.bsky.social this fall to celebrate the third book in our Dogtown series, I AM A GOOD DOG. 💙🐶 You can find all the tour details here: linktr.ee/IAmAGoodDogT... We can't wait to meet you! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

The @uabookbans.bsky.social website is full of material for anyone interested in defending the #FreedomToRead. These resources for 9 frequently-banned titles are smart and in-depth. If you're serious about fighting censorship, I recommend checking them out.

Free Resources for Frequently Banned Books

New resources from Academics for Liberty in Reading and Learning can help parents, teachers, and librarians keep challenged books on the shelves.

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**It's the Cover Reveal Day for TOO BIG TO SAY** My pal, @mikecurato.bsky.social, the creator of the graphic novel FLAMER, is the illustrator of my next middle grade novel. Thank you to Betsy Bird and @slj.com for the reveal and Q&A. Please check it out. afuse8production.slj.com/2026/07/27/c...

Have you called your Senators yet to tell them to oppose S4295 & HR 2616? Great! Your next assignment is to find a way to encourage more people in your state to call them. Reach out to the group chat, local Facebook group, put up some flyers at the coffee shops, write a letter to the editor...

If you're reading one of my books over the summer, I hope you'll check out the Educator Resources page on my website—it's full of discussion questions, activities, and more that are great for home as well as the classroom. ❤️ #mglit katherineapplegate.com/educator-res...

What a powerful photo-essay documenting mountain gorillas in Uganda and the people dedicated to protecting them. Hard not to feel some hope at the sight of some newborns. ❤️🦍

Newborns to silverbacks: counting mountain gorillas in Uganda – in pictures

National Geographic photographer and WWF ambassador Jasper Doest joined conservation teams during the latest mountain gorilla census in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, taking pictures of the apes…

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Something new! A discussion and activities guide in support of @dianedebrovner.bsky.social's school visits for Roxie in Color. It uses themes from the book and her presentation and works with students who haven't read the book yet. #Kidlit authors - let me know if I can help you, too. #mglit #pblit

Looking to boost your lesson plans with some engaging books? 📚Look no further than our Teacher’s Guide and Activity Kit Roundup 🧑‍🏫🍎 to find reads your students will love along with discussion topics, questions, and activities! tinyurl.com/9c6cnszb #BookSky #kidlit #edusky

July 24, 1996. Today is the 30th anniversary of my coming out as gay. Each year, I commemorate the occasion, and a couple years ago, I wrote a post about it. If you have a few minutes and haven't yet, I hope you'll take the time to read and perhaps share it. theauthorvillage.com/phil-bildner...

Phil Bildner: Half a Life, Half My Life - The Author Village

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Wallace West’s cover illustration for I AM A GOOD DOG is my favorite in the whole #Dogtown trilogy. (And that’s saying something!) Wallace's illustrations are funny and poignant all at once. Out September 22! Learn more and preorder here: us.macmillan.com/books/978125... @choldenko.bsky.social ❤️

Re-posting the wonderful "Book Résumés" initiative from @uabookbans.bsky.social. It's a powerful, free tool anyone can use to combat censorship. Lots of titles included, including great books by Elana K. Arnold, Phil Bildner, Mike Curato, and many more.

Unite Against Book Bans Book Résumés

A new free resource to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.

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I knew I wanted to write a story about pocket bears, but it took me a long time to find the right narrator. I auditioned almost every character in the book for the role before finally giving Zephyrina a shot. I’m glad I waited for her. Writing as Zephyrina was a hoot. 🧸💛 #mglit

A great story here about "bringing the boys home." Conservationists in Kenya are working to repatriate the endangered mountain bongo, an endangered antelope with as few as 100 individuals left in the wild. #SaveTheEndlings

‘Bringing the boys back home’: how mountain bongos Maue, Fitz, Kudu and Bon64 made their way back to Kenya

Staff at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy are helping the repatriation of ‘the shiest antelope’ from western zoos to their native east African country

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Of the many characters I've written, the one who is most like me—especially at that age—is #Willodeen. Like Willodeen, I was shy. I loved spending time with animals. (For me, it was gerbils.) And I was trying to make sense of the world and find my place in it. I loved writing her. 💜🌿

A powerful, sobering look at the ripple effects of book banning, courtesy of @freedomreadproject.bsky.social. Scroll to the bottom for a list of ways you can speak up and advocate for your community!

When One Objection Becomes Everyone’s Problem

One person's book objection can ripple far beyond their own community, shaping access across districts or states. Protect local voices by voting, speaking up, and advocating for community-centered…

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Here is my very good dog Shea modeling the swag for the third book in the Dogtown series, I AM A GOOD DOG. 🐶💙 Out this September! @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social #BookSky buff.ly/6xhec5M

NEW: A federal book banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. It's time to make our voices heard. Tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit the freedom to read! We need every advocate to speak out against censorship: action.ala.org/campaign/S4925

So excited to share that #Crenshaw is being adapted into a graphic novel edited by Anna Roberto and illustrated by the wonderful Yai Rhynn! 💜🐈‍⬛ Publication is slated for fall of '28. Can't wait to share more soon! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit

I'm participating in @bookelicious.bsky.social's "Summer of Stories," a special program designed to keep kids engaged and reading all summer long. Sign up to experience pre-recorded sessions and resources about THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN! ❤️🦍 Check it out here: www.bookelicious.com/Educators/su...

Wombat is a “destiny dog.” Something inside of her (she calls it 'Voice’) keeps telling her that there's somebody out there who is meant to be her person. Even though it's just an instinct, Wombat keeps waiting. Sometimes you have to listen to your heart to find your true voice. 🧡🐕 #WombatWaiting

What a lovely story of an adorable little bat (the short-tailed roundleaf!) and the scientist who set out to save and protect the species' only known roosting colony. #SaveAllSpecies

The bat that weighs the same as a teaspoon of salt – and the biologist who rediscovered it

The short-tailed roundleaf bat was feared extinct until scientist Iroro Tanshi found one in Afi sanctuary in Nigeria, and set out to protect the only confirmed roosting colony

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HR 7661 opens the door to nationwide book banning. Have you called your reps to ask them to oppose this dangerous bill? @5calls.org makes it easy: 5calls.org/issue/federa... #UniteAgainstBookBans @uabookbans.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

Oppose Nationwide Book Ban Bill H.R. 7661 ⭑ 5 Calls

Rather than prosecuting people involved in child sex trafficking, House Republicans are trying to “Stop the Sexualization of Children” by turning the …

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I'm beyond thrilled that my novel POCKET BEAR has been selected as a 2026 Judy Lopez Honor title. 💛🧸 It's an honor to be in such excellent company. This year's medalist is the wonderful @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social... and last year's was my dear friend @choldenko.bsky.social! judylopezaward.org

"The main threat to these birds is the humans they live alongside." A nice story here about the people who are fighting to save little terns in the UK—a fight that seems to be working. #SaveAllSpecies www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism

Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s shores

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