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Geoffrey Hinton warns that A.I. systems may start to think for themselves, and even seek to take over human civilization. “It was striking to hear one of A.I.’s most prominent researchers give voice to such an alarming view,” Joshua Rothman writes. nyer.cm/TqVOcJG

It’s my book birthday today! So excited for THE DARKNESS RISES to finally reach readers. I could not be prouder of my sophomore book w/ Penguin Teen Thanks to the amazing Kelsey Murphy & Joanna MacKenzie for getting me here. And thanks to everyone who reads #BookX #booklaunch

Pls read this thread-story about the planned, sustained, in-plain-sight destruction of a SSSI bluebell wood in Kent by illegal waste-disposers.
The inaction of multiple authorities, the broken system for nature protection; it’s all there.
Pls sign the petition, pls share the 🧵on

😳😳😳 AUTHORS, THIS IS WHY WE MUST HAVE AI PROTECTIONS IN OUR CONTRACTS!

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.

At Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, managers, lawyers and engineers last year discussed buying the publishing house Simon & Schuster to…

Thank you, Keely Parrack 10 HOURS TO GO, for sharing your process for writing How Starling Got His Speckles (pub. by Barefoot Books ) with the SCBWI SouthernBreeze today.
Thank you, Melissa J. Miles SCBWI co-RA, for assisting me with the technology!

#SCBWI #kidlit author #kidlit #starlings

Delightful Tea Time in S.F. with Pamela S. Turner Keely Parrack 10 HOURS TO GO Deborah Underwood Truly FABULOUS women!! And Lovejoy's Tea Room has incredible gluten free AND vegan treats!!

I've created an easy to share link that rounds up the fundraiser, my other support links, and direct links to all the places you can buy or preorder (in the paperback's case) #TheShadowSister . Please consider sharing it. share.lily.la/housing

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Isn't this the cutest? I love this story and the gorgeous illustrations by Antonio Boffa, so much! Barefoot Books 'This story made my wings flutter in the best way,' Star, from HOW STARLING GOT HIS SPECKLES.
'This book should be flying off the shelves!' Star's best friend!

FREE EVENT! This Sat. April 6, 9am PST, 1pm EST- You don’t have to be a SCBWI member - but you do need to register - I’ll be chatting about from the initial idea for STARLING to the finished book!
Register for free here:docs.google.com/.../1ZHmHDDCDd…...
And zoom in to join me!

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the joy, strength, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know.

Today, we show millions of transgender and nonbinary Americans that we see them, they belong, and they should be treated with dignity and respect.

Happy Easter! He is Risen! And He loves trans folks! <3

Free event!!!! April 6, 9am PST 1pm EST - I’ll be chatting about everything from initial idea to finished book and everything in-between! Register for free here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHmHD…

We did it Joe.

FREE EVENT!!! Sat. April 6, 12-1pm EST Zoom in to this with SCBWI SouthernBreeze as I chat about HOW STARLING GOT HIS SPECKLES from inspiration to finished book and everything in-between!
Copy and paste this link to sign up! - docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHmHD…

@scbwi_sobreeze Barefoot Books

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Literally PR are proud to work with some amazing Children's Authors & Publishers who have collated a Big Book Bundle worth £70 for an eggstra special #Easter Gift.

Bundle includes:

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From rough draft to finished book - Keely Parrack will share her process of creating HOW THE STARLING GOT HIS SPECKLES, (Barefoot Books Spring 2024)

Register here for this virtual workshop: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHmHD…

#SCBWI

Save the date because it looks like it's going to be a good one, kidlits! Don't miss this virtual workshop with Keely Parrack 10 HOURS TO GO! Thanks, Nancy So Miller Illustration!

So, how *did* the starling get his speckles? Guess we'll have to tune in to find out. 🐦‍⬛

I’m hitting the road to celebrate the April 9 launch of THE DARKNESS RISES! Say hi at a festival or join me & Keely Parrack 10 HOURS TO GO for the Oakland launch event at 7pm GGP Books on April 17. I’m so excited to attend these amazing events!