Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social)

Some numbers & links for folks who need them: @TrevorProject Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386 @MigrantFreedom Detention Hotline: 9233# Nat'l Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 @PPFA: plannedparenthood.org @AbortionFunds: abortionfunds.org Stand tall and reach deep. ❤️

"If we can teach empathy—that every non-human life matters—I think people and tigers will be better off." A thoughtful piece here from @SmithsonianMag on conservation programs in India that are helping humans and tigers to coexist. #SaveAllSpecies smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…

Friends, I won't be here anymore. You can find me on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook under the same handle (kaaauthor).

Great resource here from @librofm and @ABAbook—"a playbook on defending the right to read in your community and beyond." blog.libro.fm/right-to-read-…

This lovely hand-bound copy of #TheOneAndOnlyIvan is from Studio42Books.etsy.com. Check them out!

As Red might say, “Stand tall and reach deep.” 🐦‍⬛🌳🤎 #wishtree #mglit

I can't figure out if vaccines work or not. Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned. Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.

Teachers and librarians, the wonderful @MacKidsSL team is running a great "Series Starter" sweepstakes right now—you could win the first Doggo & Pupper book for your students, plus lots more. 📚🐶🎉 Enter here: bit.ly/ShortandSweetS… #kidlit

I'm looking forward to the @texasbookfest! texasbookfestival.org/directory/auth…

Congrats, Cece!

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I thought we were better than this.

VOTE as if your freedom depends on it. Because it does.

"My boughs had never been more laden. My heart had never been more hopeful. Because as each child, as each neighbor, as each stranger, placed a wish upon me, they looked at Samar and her parents and said the same thing: 'STAY.'" 🐦‍⬛🌳🦨 @MacKidsBooks #mglit

Congratulations, John!❤️

What a lovely story of reforestation in Rio de Janeiro and "ecosystem restoration as a tool for fighting the climate crisis." 💚 theguardian.com/global-develop…

John Oliver's brilliant take on why he's voting for Kamala Harris. And he featured Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman.

One-day sale! Ebook readers, if you haven't already read DOGTOWN, my first #mglit novel with Gennifer @choldenko, it's on sale for $2.99 today only. ❤️🐶 Download here: bit.ly/4fd31Hn @MacKidsBooks

Writing these books with Gennifer @choldenko has been magical. Wallace West's illustrations are absolutely delightful. 🐶🐭 My thanks to everyone who has picked up a #Dogtown book. We're doggone grateful for you all. 💙 @MacKidsBooks

I'm honored to be attending the @ncte Annual Convention in Boston later this month! #NCTE24 Teachers, I can't wait to connect with you. Here are the sessions you can find me at: s1.goeshow.com/ncte/annual/20…