If you’re not up for a Kumbaya sort of post (and I respect that), don’t read this post.

Here are some reactions to the 2016 presidential election by the children’s literature community.

Have a friend? Hug a friend. pic.twitter.com/lxnPatS9Yz

— Mo Willems' Pigeon (@The_Pigeon) November 9, 2016

A Letter From Our President @elloellenoh to the WNDB Family https://t.co/5mdO4N0HSv

— WeNeedDiverseBooks (@diversebooks) November 9, 2016

How did it know to be a gray day?

— Rita Williams-Garcia (@OneCrazyRita) November 9, 2016

New video: Some Thoughts on the Morning after the 2016 U.S. Election. https://t.co/Z7iF32wMHs

— John Green (@johngreen) November 9, 2016

This morning I wrote to the lowest rated school in my city to offer a free author visit. I want to help marginalized kids tell their stories

— Victoria Jamieson (@JamiesonV) November 9, 2016

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— Brian Floca (@BrianFloca) November 9, 2016

This dream still available. pic.twitter.com/Cqbatt3Z97

— Peter H. Reynolds (@peterhreynolds) November 9, 2016

I love you, friends. pic.twitter.com/psNz9cHbgB

— Lauren Castillo (@studiocastillo) November 9, 2016

Teachers, I believe in you. I know that you'll give your students your very all today.

— Jarrett J. Krosoczka (@StudioJJK) November 9, 2016

Taking solace in revisiting stories. Thank you world for @jk_rowling. pic.twitter.com/yUIlfUSe49

— Jarrett J. Krosoczka (@StudioJJK) November 9, 2016

There's no better time to be a writer in America.

— Matt de la Pena (@mattdelapena) November 9, 2016

For me, today, "doing what I can" means talking about books and wonder and empathy with kids….

— Kate Messner (@KateMessner) November 9, 2016

Make something beautiful

— Aaron Becker (@storybreathing) November 9, 2016

The easy thing is to keep your head down & let the bullies run amok. The right thing to do is to challenge racism, misogyny and hatred. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

If you need a ray of hope — and I sure do — remember the results of the @Scholastic election where kids voted: pic.twitter.com/BmiRkHNSE5

— Tom Angleberger (@OrigamiYoda) November 9, 2016

Hearts wider, minds wider, arms wider in defiance. Fear has installed Love's best reasons to grow.

— Julia Denos (@JuliaDraw) November 9, 2016

#LetUsPray pic.twitter.com/nAsQSg4tYL

— Andrea Davis Pinkney (@AndreaDavisPink) November 9, 2016

Today, I'm committed to doing what I can. Skyping with kids about empathy & stories. Helping students find their voices.

What will you do? https://t.co/dqhtIRYDgW

— Linda Urban (@lindaurbanbooks) November 9, 2016

Loving our neighbors as ourselves is a cornerstone of a just society. #ReadingWithoutWalls https://t.co/JfgVySrh6H

— Gene Luen Yang (@geneluenyang) November 9, 2016

This is not the time for fear or anxiety. It's the time for steely nerves & confidence that we can get through this together.

— Drew Daywalt (@DrewDaywalt) November 9, 2016

This is a day the nation changed. But we can also change.
Be a voice. Be a mentor. Be a light to others.
Embrace love and reject hate.

— ?? Tara Lazar (@taralazar) November 9, 2016

My heart is full of a lot of things right now, and I'm angry. I will fight to help a generation of kids see things their parents can't.

— Greg Pizzoli (@gregpizzoli) November 9, 2016

Read Roger: The morning after https://t.co/IMIyldlSpn

— Roger Sutton (@RogerReads) November 9, 2016

Be wary of despair. Despair cannot slay dragons or drive back monsters or defeat hate.

— A witch, probably. (@kellybarnhill) November 9, 2016

I'm going to get a hot chocolate – anybody want a hot chocolate?

— jon klassen (@burstofbeaden) November 9, 2016

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won."
Mahatma Gandhi pic.twitter.com/teZIrqODez

— Matt Faulkner (@MattFaulkner1) November 9, 2016

Say what you have to say. Inspire. Remember that change always starts with ideas. https://t.co/NYzqW1FL5Z

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 9, 2016

Attn: children's book makers: your job is more important than ever. Keep putting books in the world that bring joy, love & comfort to kids.

— Steven Malk (@stevenmalk) November 9, 2016

Today I'm listening to requiems while I work.

— Marla Frazee (@MarlaFrazee) November 9, 2016

Of course 2016 ends this way.

— Dan Santat (@dsantat) November 9, 2016

"I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but someday someone will." – Hillary Clinton art by LeUyen Pham pic.twitter.com/gEgfLv3FGx

— Kelly DiPucchio (@kellydipucchio) November 9, 2016

Don't go. pic.twitter.com/oGN4Ewfnpi

— Jory John (@joryjohn) November 9, 2016

Thank you to Shannon Ozirny for suggesting this post.