Florence Simmons
florences.bsky.social
Florence Simmons
@florences.bsky.social
Associate Editor, School Library Journal
Just kidding.

What I meant was "...make THE SECOND HALF OF 2025 my Bluesky year"... ;-p
Looks like I joined Bluesky about a year ago...and I've posted less than 10 times? Whoops.

How about I make 2025 my Bluesky year?
July 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Looks like I joined Bluesky about a year ago...and I've posted less than 10 times? Whoops.

How about I make 2025 my Bluesky year?
December 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Anyone else still on a high from #sljsummit?

So many great speakers and conversations, including the opportunity to meet @mychal3ts.bsky.social!

What was your favorite part of the weekend?
December 10, 2024 at 1:32 PM
SLJ's 2024 Best Poetry Books of the year are now revealed! A huge thank you to the amazing Molly Dettmann who worked with me to curate this list of the best to share with your young readers: www.slj.com/story/best-p...
Best Poetry 2024 | SLJ Best Books
The best poems educate with their facts and inspire with their beautiful flow of words. These 11 titles contain poems that do both exceptionally for young readers of all ages.
www.slj.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM
"Even if somebody thinks you're nuts for an idea you have, if you follow through, sometimes it can be something that changes the world—or the world that it's in.” --A.S. King on winning the #Printz for her anthology. www.slj.com/story/The-Co...
January 23, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Reposted by Florence Simmons
So many new books for the #TBR from the #alayma today!! Some surprises in there too! Full list hereL www.slj.com/story/2024-Y...
January 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Probably going to change this picture soon, and I need a background for sure. For now, just happy to be in the space and looking forward to exploring.
December 18, 2023 at 7:53 PM
I have arrived! *cue fanfare*
December 18, 2023 at 7:52 PM