Rep. LaMonica McIver

replamonica.bsky.social

08 May 2026 18:58

In a moment that is testing me, I’m lucky to have these women standing with me in the fight for accountability from this administration.  I spoke with Marie Claire about why I’m not backing down—and how it’s easier to stand up with my fellow congresswomen by my side.

Mychal Threets

mychal3ts.bsky.social

07 May 2026 14:20

Children’s literature encourages readers that books are for us. We belong in books! Their books see us, teach us, amplify empathy & kindness, make us laugh, magnify our whimsy. Books are our friends. Thank you, children’s literature authors & illustrators. You create so much wonderful work for us 💛

The Atlantic

theatlantic.com

07 May 2026 14:19

After a career as one of opera’s leading women, Denyce Graves is retiring. But her efforts to diversify the world of opera by unearthing and preserving Black history aren't quite over, Soraya Nadia McDonald writes:

Mychal Threets

mychal3ts.bsky.social

07 May 2026 14:19

Lorraine Nam and I won Best Children’s Book at the inaugural Astra Book Awards for our book, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy” 🥹 WOW 💜✨ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social