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[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is credited as the Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll. Before Elvis, Johnny Cash or Little Richard, there was Sister Tharpe- A Black woman who forged her own sound in a male dominated industry. She does not get the credit she deserves.

[katemessner @KateMessner]

What's in a Name? Guest poet @rajanilarocca joins us at #TeachersWrite summer writing camp for a mini-lesson on naming characters... https://t.co/19mDrPmqOW

[PWKidsBookshelf is now on Bluesky @PWKidsBookshelf]

A growing crop of indie booksellers in South Brooklyn are aiming to serve as multipurpose spaces for their communities https://t.co/s3JInHclM0

[Ouida Books @OuidaBooks]

We are proud to launch of a new imprint at Ouida Books, Nigeria. Initiated by writers @Nnedi and @lolashoneyin PHOENIX is dedicated to promoting and publishing fresh africanfuturism and africanjujuism (science fiction and fantasy) by writers of African descent worldwide.

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Much appreciation for Lee & Low.

[Lee & Low Books @LEEandLOW]

"A Publisher's Perspective: Three Decades of Inclusive Publishing" by Jason Low, publisher and co-owner of Lee & Low Books, was included in a recent issue of The Horn Book.

Read the full article: https://t.co/8D6SVLwquT

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

@AveryUdagawa @GlobalLitin @danielhahn02 @wearealsc As hard as translating poetry!

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

@AriTison @LasMusasBooks @PWKidsBookshelf Stunning cover. I just put Saints of the Household on my July reading list!

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Exciting news: we're offering two more $2000 Walter Grants this year, to Native/Indigenous/First Nations creators! https://t.co/AykBZilKYa

Many thanks to grant sponsor @FineAngeline, who says, "I’m so grateful for the integral role WNDB played in my path to publication!" 💖

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Enjoy learning about the international roots of English! See 10 Words from Nahuatl, the Language of the Aztecs | Merriam-Webster. #multilingual #Mexico #WordoftheDay https://t.co/lIbpFPAZGn

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

It’s time to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
We did it once before, we can do it again.

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Thrilled to exchange books with Fatima Kara in Brooklyn NY; how wonderful to be sharing the author’s journey since our workshop in Harare Zimbabwe! #bilingualbooks; #diasporalit

[Leslie Zampetti - updates only @literarylesliez]

And the bidding is open!

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Happy when ALL languages are supported. Can you spot the phezukomkhono? (that’s Zulu for red-chested cuckoo) | Environment | The Guardian https://t.co/DsxAKDWxZA

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

200+ South African firefighters landed in Edmonton, Canada to assist in the fight against the raging wildfire. 🇿🇦🇨🇦

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

I posted a note for libraries! Post yours at https://t.co/9iHpiSZEkV #InvestInLibraries @BKLYNLibrary @NYPL @QPLNYC https://t.co/C75C82IZP3

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Thrilled to receive my copy of this important book on water. Please read and share so we can influence water management for the good of all:
The Paradox of Water: The Science and Policy of Safe Drinking Water by Bhawani Venkataraman. https://t.co/2wAbIfAhQv

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Blown away by the textile landscapes created by Micaela Fitzsimmons. Thanks to ⁦@SAQAart⁩ for including her work in Friday news. https://t.co/SilT3QXQ4T

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Little Doves / Pequeñas tórtolas | is available in Mexico thanks to the poet, Héctor Cisneros Vázquez! https://t.co/VxtlpT3XkB

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Young people have the power to change the direction of our country by voting in this election. Climate change, reproductive rights, gun safety—all the issues you care about are on the ballot.

Register to vote at https://t.co/d5gaMVbvSL and encourage your friends to do the same.

[L @LisaMariaBurges]

Please read: ‘Proof I was there’: every Japanese American incarcerated in second world war finally named | California | The Guardian https://t.co/S3DQ2TPcIe