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this week: Past intern and 2x guest editor explores why inclusive language is so important in calls for submissions for a better, more diverse publishing world. https://t.co/0a1Y3kDEgT

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2018-07-28

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Did you know that have been around for 200+ million years?

EXTRAORDINARY!

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2018-07-27

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Did you know that are pollinators too? Most work at night but some moths, like the Hummingbird Moth, pollinate flowers during the day.

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2018-07-26

Guest editor Lydia Rogue wrote this great bit on inclusive Style Guides for the Newbie Editor, and we're all the better for it! https://t.co/E6RAZ2gxWv

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2018-07-25

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Did you know that a moth’s antennae are made up of smell receptors that can detect the odor molecules of another moth from miles away?

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2018-07-24

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Did you know that some mimic other animals or objects, scaring off predators? The Wood Nymph looks like bird poop, and the Spider Moth looks like, well, a spider!

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2018-07-23

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Did you know that a moth’s wings are made up of thousands of tiny scales that create their patterns and colors? When a moth flutters into a spiderweb, its scales detach so the moth can fly away.

EXTRAORDINARY!

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2018-07-22

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Did you know that there are ten to fifteen times more species of moths than butterflies in the world?
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2018-07-21

The Nightingale's Song is a picture book about the beauty of diversity, and it is available at [[link] . If it teaches even one child that they are beautiful AS THEY ARE, then I am satisfied. https://t.co/TxHtTukt8U

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2018-07-20

and especially in Our Picture book "#Gumgah and the Grumpledonk" is ready for pre-order! It's a story about facing fears, with art by the amazing . Check it out! https://t.co/XBXpVuyWk4

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2018-04-30

At this point I'll take anything.even if its a voice note of her singing happy birthday! 😢

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2018-04-09

Ahhhh! We love this illustration of the Santana’s World crew by ! Thank you sooooo much! 🤗☺️❤️💙✨#weneeddiversebooks

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2018-04-03

Here's an oldie from the dummy I've worked on fastidiously all month. Both kids look different now, but I still like how this turned out.

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2018-03-17

The characters of Moms and grandma in my books are loosely based on my Aai and Aaji. On this I would like to thank both of them 🙏🏻

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2018-03-09

சிரியாவில் நடைபெறுகின்ற இனவழிப்புக்கு எதிராக ஈழத்து இளைஞர்கள் எதிர்வரும் பங்குனி முதலாம் திகதி (01.03.2018) அன்று யாழப்பாணத்தில் கண்டன போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபடவுள்ளனர்.

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2018-02-28

Multicultural board books and picture books that will capture the interest of young listeners. https://t.co/kjVOxWRS37 via

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2018-02-26