Author: Brian Kirby

  • THE PIGEON vs. … A BABY BUNNY?

    THE PIGEON vs. … A BABY BUNNY?
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    *Post originally published August 5, 2024 on boringstorybook.com One of the big pushbacks I see from companies, thought leaders, and institutions when it comes to leaving X and trying a new social media platform is “there aren’t enough people” or “they can’t leave all those followers.” But, who’s truly listening when accounts post? A large… Read more

  • A List of …Lists (and Feeds & Starter Packs)

    A List of …Lists (and Feeds & Starter Packs)
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    The algorithm-free aspect of Bluesky is refreshing, but setting up your account can be a little confusing, so I’ve put together a little explainer with some of the top lists/feeds to follow. When you connect with accounts that share your interests, check their profile for their lists, feeds, and starter pack tabs. Charlene Chua used… Read more

  • Break up with your X.

    Break up with your X.
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    *Post originally published July 6, 2024 on boringstorybook.com I’ve been in Marketing with a capital M for a couple of decades, and have worked on large-scale online campaigns for companies like Taco Bell, Wendy’s McDonalds, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Dannon, Toyota, and many more. I have experience looking at engagement data for huge companies,… Read more

  • THE KIDLIT MEGA FEED!

    THE KIDLIT MEGA FEED!
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    The amazing Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Charlene Chua teamed up with me to pool our resources, creating a way of connecting quickly and easily with the kidlit community on the BlueSky social media platform: THE KIDLIT MEGA FEED …pulls in kidlit content from moderated lists compiled by multiple members of the community!  Find out more… Read more

  • #kidlitartpostcard June 2024

    #kidlitartpostcard June 2024
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  • #kidlitartpostcard May 2024

    #kidlitartpostcard May 2024
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  • #kidlitartpostcard April 2024

    #kidlitartpostcard April 2024

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  • #PBParty 2024 Finalist

    #PBParty 2024 Finalist
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    I participated in Mindy Alyse Weiss’ #pbparty last year and was announced as a finalist! I submitted my story FOR SHENANIGANS ONLY as an author/illustrator and was one of 25 entries chosen for the illustrator’s showcase. The event itself was a great experience, with or without the finalist result. I was paired with 6 other authors… Read more

  • A Spooky Doodle

    A Spooky Doodle
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  • Movie Night Campout!

    Movie Night Campout!
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    One of the indoor activities my kids loved during the isolating years of the pandemic that we continue to do every so often is a movie night campout. Staying up late building pillow forts and watching monster movies without any mosquitos or hungry bears around is the best. So I made a National Parks-style poster… Read more