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Boss_Librarian
@kcboyd.bsky.social
🎉2022 #SchoolLibOTY,
⭐️Past Chair of EMIERT,
✊🏾ALA Executive Board
#KC_SaidIt
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The fall Executive Board meeting schedule will be announced in September. EMIERT members are welcome to attend. Please monitor ALA Connect and our Instagram account: @EMIERT_ALA for news and announcements.

#EMIERT_Leads
My November Newsletter has been updated. Enjoy!

tinyurl.com/JALibraryNewsletter
November 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🏆 When students are proud of their achievements….#JAReaders
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Forever Flotus @peoplemag.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you @lernerbooks.bsky.social for such a wonderful and relaxing hour learning about the new diverse title offerings for young readers. #LernerBooks #K12Reading
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just One More Chapter! Meet the Authors of Fresh Chapter Book Series That Will Keep Kids Reading
Oct 29, 2025 03:00pm est
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Parents, please encourage your child to participate in this month’s, “Friendship Bracelet Days,” in the Library Makerspace.
This is a great opportunity for your child to meet other creative students, network and bond. #TrojanLMCMakerspace
October 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need for projects this Fall in the Library Makerspace. I've created two projects through DonorsChoose.

Your support would mean so much to my students. In return, you'll receive our heartfelt gratitude.🫶🏾

www.donorschoose.org/kc-boyd
September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
After a long day, so happy to see this in my mailbox! #KamalaHarris
September 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It’s not too late to register for tomorrow’s, “Open Books, Open Minds,” FREE virtual day of celebration sponsored by @libraryjournal.bsky.social and @slj.com.
Register here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-B...
September 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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As book banning sweeps across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy. A film by Kim A. Snyder.

Opens UK 9/26 @berthadochouse.bsky.social, US 10/03 @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, rollout to follow.

Tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings
September 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I had a good time chatting with Janette & Leah hosts of, “Can’t Shelve This.” This podcast is a production of Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). This was a really great discussion of local-state-national library support & memberships. Check it out.
📚 sites.libsyn.com/543952/the-o...
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I will be a panelist for the “SLJ & LJ Open Books, Open Minds A Celebration of Reading & Literacy,” virtual event.

This day-long event will convene authors, teachers, librarians, & literacy experts, to elevate the love of reading.
📚Register here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-B... #KC_SaidIt
September 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sharing my 2025-2026 Amazon Wishlist for my Library and Makerspace Program.
All purchases will support my 6th-8th grade students at Jefferson Academy.
Any help you can provide will be appreciated.
➡️ tinyurl.com/MsBoydsAmazo...
September 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
First check out of the year goes to: ALL 6th GRADE ELA CLASSES✊🏾📚 #JAReaders
September 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
$79 registration fee.
Location: Baltimore
November 7-9th
*I’m speaking on a panel about the Culture of Reading!
Join Us😎
www.slj.com/event/slj-su...
SLJ Summit
School library leaders will convene at the SLJ Summit to consider the challenges and opportunities surrounding major topics in the profession, from applying AI in library services and mentoring the cu...
www.slj.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’m on my -ish.
#KC_Saidit
✊🏾https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hKFLjH/
July 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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HAPPENING NOW: John Lewis Day of Action, united in solidarity against Trump’s agenda, is shutting down downtown DC.
July 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Gilded Age African Americans:

Summers in Newport would host important AA political, business, civic, & artistic leaders. Families would take part in rare opportunities during the late 19th & early 20th century America for uninhibited social & cultural interchanges.

www.gildedageincolor.com
Home - Gilded Age Newport in Color
The African American Summer Experience in Newport, RI from 1870 to 1925     “If there was a watering place in America where respectable, refined and well-bearing colored ladies and gentlemen have as l...
www.gildedageincolor.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
July 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Gilded Age African Americans:
Belle da Costa Greene
Source: NPR

www.npr.org/2024/10/28/n...
The true story of a famed librarian and the secret she guarded closely
The name Belle da Costa Greene might not ring a bell, but New York's renowned historic Morgan Library and Museum is trying to change that.
www.npr.org
July 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
After much reflection, I have decided place Boss Librarian PD on hold for one year. During this time, the PD will be re-evaluated and assessed.

You can follow me on TikTok at @Boss_Librarian. I will be sharing videos and hosting LIVE events in preparation for the upcoming school year.
July 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The fall Executive Board meeting schedule will be announced in September. EMIERT members are welcome to attend. Please monitor ALA Connect and our Instagram account: @EMIERT_ALA for news and announcements.

#EMIERT_Leads
July 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I hope lunch was a delight. Those are some spiffy looking bags. Talented kids!
June 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I was so proud to serve as Chair of EMIERT this year! Here are a couple of pictures from our annual, “Taste of the Town,” luncheon. My students designed and heat pressed all of the gift bags for attendees. 🥰🫶🏾🥰
#ALAAC25
#TrojanLMCMakerspace
June 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
What is his booth number?
The awesome dude who made my vest patches is here, and he has TONS of awesome stuff at his booth!

(And get the library patches at bit.ly/librarypatches)

#LovingALA #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
June 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM