Summer Dawn Laurie

Hero of the day [weekend]: Libro.fm and their Shop Small sale. Get in on it now! 📚💕

Wish me luck! I entered the Merrily We Roll Along Lottery for $39 tickets on @TodayTix! Tap here to enter: todaytix.com/nyc/shows/27417…

Hero of the day: Richard Ovenden, Dir. of Bodleian Libraries of Oxford University, who tells us "libraries are essential to an open democratic society...are the very infrastructure of democracy." The War Against Books & Libraries publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t… via @publisherswkly

Hero of EVERY day: Author Katherine Rundell for her words of wisdom on "Why adults should read children's books" bbc.com/culture/article/2023… via @BBC_Culture

Hero of the day: ME! I've just signed this Banned Books Petition to Support the Right to Read. Join me and be a hero too! votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAA…

Hero of the day: Heidi Carter of indie bookstore Bogan Books in Maine supporting another indie bookseller, Gibran Graham of @BriarPatch. Booksellers are the best people. gofund.me/69b61605

Hero of the day: @4kidsbooks speaking truth. Ever bought anything in a bookstore? Read this. Now. facebook.com/1741820196/post…

Hero of the day: @haleshannon for her clear, simple, win-win approach to gendered reading. Though not new, it STILL bears repeating. #LetsMakeAChange tumblr.com/shannonhale/17141…

Hero of the day: My brother is screening his latest film. In SF? Join me! "Out From The Ashes Documentary -- Fundraiser" on Eventbrite! Thu, Nov 10 • 7:00 PM PST 300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 eventbrite.com/e/out-from-th…

Hero of the day: @civiceconomics and @ABAbook new report says "independent bookstores recirculate ~29% of the revenue they generate within the local community thru such things as salaries & buying supplies...Amazon less than 6%." publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t… via @publisherswkly

"...by suggesting the need for these rules, the Secretary suggests, without evidence, that libraries are not safe ...not doing their jobs... these proposed rules will empower and embolden [a minority in the community] to ...undermine the trust in MO's dedicated librarians.” 2/2

Hero of the day: @COSLA_XD told @PublishersWkly that a proposed rule for libraries by Missouri Secretary of State is “a solution in search of a problem.” "Libraries are and will continue to be trusted, safe places for children and families to learn and explore.” 1/2

Mic drop.

Hero of the day: @LeafcutterAnt aka Lea Redmond aka Aunt Lea offering up her latest wonder (and my most ♥️ project of the year from @CBS_Oakland) on @Kickstarter Last few hours...run, don't walk!! kickstarter.com/projects/lea…

Proud editor moment of the year...JUST TO SEE in the NYT!!! Stop and Smell the Roses nyti.ms/3tW3sAQ

In case you aren't sure what to read next...

Oh the joy to be back in bookstores, and particularly for THIS breath of fresh air, WAVE. #EnjoytheRide