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Library Girl
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
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She/Her. Teacher, learner, rabble rouser. Part-time zombie slayer. 🏳️‍🌈 Ally.
Co Author: Fact VS Fiction (2018 ) Developing Digital Detectives (2021). My posts. My rules. 💙
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📣 The questions are up for our next #TLSkyChat! Topic: Student-Centered Libraries: Voice, Wellness, & Neurodiversity

Take a look 👀 👉 www.canva.com/design/DAG_n...

#TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #Libraries #SchoolLibraries @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social
Bright blue promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat (Teacher Librarian Chat). A smiling illustrated person hugs a stack of books in front of outlined library shelves. Text reads: “TLSKYCHAT.COM January 28th @ 8PM EST / 5PM PT” and “WE ARE BACK!” A logo shows an open book, glasses, and a mug with the hashtag #TLSkyChat.
January 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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If you’ve ever wondered how starred reviews intersect w/ #alayma winners, you might be a book nerd - like me! Here's my annual break down of the numbers. This is part of January's update to the starred review spreadsheet I curate with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social!
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🤩 Among The Stars: January + YMAs Update
It's that time again. For the moment, anyway, our curated starred review spreadsheet is up to date, y'all.As a reminder, Martha Hickson and I curate and collate the starred reviews from six trade jour...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Happy #ALAYMA DAY! At a dark time this is a moment of joy that we can all share in! Watch live: ala.unikron.com #TLSKYChat #TLSky #EduSky
2026 | ALA
Youth Media Awards ALA Webcast by UNIKRON Inc.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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I’m sorry to cross post from other platforms, but this video is too long for Bluesky.

#tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians

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#librarytok #librariansoftiktok #library #medialiteracy #artificialintelligence
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January 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...

I hope y'all find this resource useful!

#TLSky #Skybrarians
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Y’all! @mrschureads.bsky.social and I will be sharing OVER 100 BOOKS on Tuesday! This @bookelicious.bsky.social event is FREE but you must register in advance, so… GET ON IT!! Hope to see you there!

#edusky #tlsky #booksky #librarians #skybrarians #kidlit #mglit

www.bookelicious.com/event/22
December 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Friends, I'm still looking for an alternative to bitly now that they are charging. Anyone found a good solution for educators? #edusky #tlsky
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November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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This is a long post, but I had a lot to share in the wake of NCTE in Denver! I've included my slides from the conference. I hope you find these resources useful!

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#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians
NCTE 2025: Reflections and Takeaways
Longtime readers and friends know that I typically avoid the big conferences. When people ask if I'm going to ALA or ISTE, my answer often includes something like "not if I can help it!" To be clear, ...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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✨ Don’t blink, y’all! ✨ The ⭐️ Starred Review Spreadsheet ⭐️ that I curate with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social is officially up to date!

You can check our my update here: www.librarygirl.net/post/among-t...

#tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #kidlit #skybrarians #librarians #mglit #yalit
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!

📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22

#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!

📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22

#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!

📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording

Hope to see you there!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!

📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording

Hope to see you there!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
Come see me at NCTE!! I'm so excited to be presenting THREE TIMES with these absolute brainiacs! I mean... look at this line up!! 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 #TLSky #NCTE25 #EduSky
A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” announcement titled “I’m Presenting!” promoting the session “Making Brave & Bold Writing Choices!” The panel includes Jen Vincent, Chris Barton, Adam Gidwitz, Jennifer LaGarde, Sharee Miller, and Jasmine Warga. The session is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 105. The design includes a starry night background and colorful text. A conference announcement for “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” with the title “I’m Presenting!” and the session “Boys Will Be Boys: Reading, Centering, and Celebrating Books That Reinforce Healthy Depictions of Masculinity.” The panel includes Patrick Andrus, Federico Erebia, Josh Galarza, Rex Ogle, John Schu, and Jeff Zentner, moderated by Jennifer LaGarde. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. in Room 108/110. The background features a dark starry sky and stylized paper mountains. A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” presentation graphic with the title “I’m Presenting!” for the session “From Story-Time to Screen Time: Cultivating Media Mindfulness Through Picturebooks.” Featured presenters are Jennifer LaGarde, Cindy Minnich, Katherine Sokolowski, Jen Vincent, and Kristin Ziemke. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Mile High Ballroom 3A. The background includes layered mountains and glowing text.
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming! Not only does this post remove any lingering doubt of my nerdiness, but it also contains some free, printable resources! I hope you find them useful! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky #Poetry
Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming
A few weeks ago, my friend William sent me photos of a rotating passive programming display he’s been running in his high school library. Each week, he posts a new Shakespearean-style sonnet on a bull...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming! Not only does this post remove any lingering doubt of my nerdiness, but it also contains some free, printable resources! I hope you find them useful! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky #Poetry
Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming
A few weeks ago, my friend William sent me photos of a rotating passive programming display he’s been running in his high school library. Each week, he posts a new Shakespearean-style sonnet on a bull...
www.librarygirl.net
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
HELP! I recently learned that all school libraries in CA now serve kiddos as young as 4 yrs old through a universal preK program. I would like to learn more about library services for kiddos this young. Whose work should I checkout? #TLSky #librarians #libraries #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries
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November 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Hip-hip-hooray!
dashkaslater.bsky.social Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · Oct 24
Exciting News! My next nonfiction narrative will be for middle graders!

Wild Season is an inspiring true story about nature, childhood, animals, community, and the power of taking action.
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Thanks! And the 2026 update is coming next week on the blog
October 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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I saw an owl yesterday. I’m only an aspiring birder, but I’m almost certain it was a barred owl. It flew directly across my path to grab prey from the ground. Then off it went. There were no witnesses. My phone was not handy for photos. Still, I feel I deserve the @cordellmatthew.bsky.social award.
Book cover for To See An Owl by Matthew Cordell.
October 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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🚨WE NEED YOU! 🫵 Would you like to help @techielibgrl.com and me lead an upcoming #TLSkyChat? Whether you’ve never facilitated an online chat before or you’ve led dozens, we’d love for you to join us as a #TLSkyChat Lead Learner!
Just fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch soon! 💙 🤞🏻
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October 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Thank you all for participating and for all you do to serve readers, teachers and our learning community! We will see yu in a couple week! #TLSkyChat
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October 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
A cheerful cartoon sloth waves while sitting with a blue laptop displaying the #TLSkyChat logo. The sloth’s speech bubble says, “PICK YOUR SPEED!” with a red heart beneath. The background fades from pink at the top to blue at the bottom. Bold text at the top reads: “LIVE OR AS A #SLOWCHAT — JOIN THE #TLSKYCHAT CONVO!”
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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I loved that one, too. And Bad Badger: A Love Story by by Maryrose Wood AND Spark by @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social and so many others! #TLSkyChat
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM