Writer and editor based in the Twin Cities, MN. Interests: children's books, local journalism, gardening, democracy, and the extraordinary ordinary. www.naomikrueger.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mnzy3cduxs2vI just learned of the passing of Jane Yolen, a literary luminary in the world of children's literature. I had the honor of working with her on her picture book Kiki Kicks, illustrated by John Ledda. She will be missed by all who knew her, while her light continues to shine through her stories.11 Jun 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzy3cduxs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mk7imm5mqs2sApril showers are raining softly outside and it is giving me life. In all senses. Simply the best.24 Apr 2026 02:37 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7imm5mqs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mj32k6hyis2aPaid $18 to park several blocks away from my office in the North Loop because of a Twins Game at 12:40 today. Normally it's $7. If Minneapolis wants to incentivize people to come to games, to come to the city to work, and to buy stuff while we're here, don't charge so much to park! 🙃09 Apr 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj32k6hyis2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3miwp5lwizc26Praying and pleading for peace. In war, everyone loses.07 Apr 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwp5lwizc26https://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3miumlpm7rk2xI'm obsessed with this Artemis live feed of the reports from space. Even when there are no images to see and all we hear are voices, I am transported. An incredible feat for humanity.07 Apr 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3miumlpm7rk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3miccxsmz4k2tOkay Minnesota, time to fess up. Who put away their boots? I see snow in the forecast.30 Mar 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3miccxsmz4k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mi5naw6ojs2fFor the record, the big protest happened in Saint Paul today. Not Minneapolis. 🙃28 Mar 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5naw6ojs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mhjvjdc5os25I know everyone's hyped about Project Hail Mary, but don't sleep on Hoppers. I just saw it with my kid and it was incredible. Was not expecting that wild rollercoaster of emotions. The way I and all the other adults in the room cackled hysterically and bawled our eyes out was totally unexpected.21 Mar 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjvjdc5os25https://bsky.app/profile/naomijkrueger.bsky.social/post/3mhhfusbjp22xMaybe we stop naming schools and streets after historical figures and stick to plants and animals instead.20 Mar 2026 01:54 +0000at://did:plc:rzw5xj2iry5rgaro7qxdumev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhfusbjp22x