Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑

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Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her https://linktr.ee/mcusolito

“It’s an unfortunate thing, but it turns out that the perfect state of mind to edit your own novel is two years after it’s published, 10 minutes before you go onstage at a literary festival.” Help! My Novel Had Two Beginnings. Readers: Which Is Better? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/b...

Is a Novel Ever Finished? Many Writers Say No. (Gift Article)

After finishing his latest book, Karan Mahajan couldn’t decide which opening passage was best. Vote below for the one you prefer.

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Writers of the Great Cambridge Area! Don't forget to apply for the 2027 Writers in Residence program. One writer for adults and one writer for young readers will be selected to get some cool benefits, while fulfilling some responsibilities that we hope help develop their careers!

Porter Square Books Writers in Residence Program

Porter Square Books will once again be hosting Writers in Residence in 2025

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Q: You're talking about blowing up civilian power plants and bridges. Much of the civilized world would consider that a war crime. Do you? TRUMP: I won't respond to that question. Who are you with? Q: The New York Times TRUMP: I figured. The failing New York Times.

Rainy day #2 means collaging with family visiting from CA. I started this collage a couple of weeks ago and finally finished it. The 3 large fish are collaged from a variety of papers. The octopus arm and small fish are lino prints I made and repurposed.

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We commemorate the 250th anniversary of this nation by carrying on the American tradition of dissent. Challenging those in power is woven into the very fabric of our nation.

Blue graphic with white text reading "dissent is patriotic" and red columns with white stars on the right and left sides

Ever start a book & think, “Oh, no. This is too good. I’m not in the right frame of mind. I need to savor it. Maybe I should wait and read it later?” That just happened with @heidieys.bsky.social POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS. It’s a busy week and I’m distracted. Saving it! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Poetry of Car Mechanics

Check out The Poetry of Car Mechanics - <b>A Schneider Family Book Award YA Honor Book<br>A School Library Journal Best Book<br>NCTE Notable Children's Verse Novel<br>2026 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluct...

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