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school librarian, outdoor enthusiast, sweet tea drinker, & proud 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
neurospicy overthinker 🌶️💭💫
*content = my own views*
neurospicy overthinker 🌶️💭💫
*content = my own views*
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Why ban books when you can ban the entire library?
New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries
In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.
bookriot.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Why ban books when you can ban the entire library?
New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
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📚💙 Stand with AASL for Bullying Prevention Day on Oct. 6! Let’s create safe, inclusive spaces where every learner feels valued. Mark your calendars, wear blue, and show your commitment to kindness and respect. #BullyingPrevention #AASL #SchoolLibraries https://bit.ly/4nMkZVn
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📚💙 Stand with AASL for Bullying Prevention Day on Oct. 6! Let’s create safe, inclusive spaces where every learner feels valued. Mark your calendars, wear blue, and show your commitment to kindness and respect. #BullyingPrevention #AASL #SchoolLibraries https://bit.ly/4nMkZVn
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Friends, add your ideas to our Passive Programming Playbook! 🥳
We shared it today in our July @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar. There are several ideas to get us started.
Let's fill this @padlet with ideas & resources for the new year. ❤️
buff.ly/4MEsy77
#TlSky #EduSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs
We shared it today in our July @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar. There are several ideas to get us started.
Let's fill this @padlet with ideas & resources for the new year. ❤️
buff.ly/4MEsy77
#TlSky #EduSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs
July 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Friends, add your ideas to our Passive Programming Playbook! 🥳
We shared it today in our July @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar. There are several ideas to get us started.
Let's fill this @padlet with ideas & resources for the new year. ❤️
buff.ly/4MEsy77
#TlSky #EduSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs
We shared it today in our July @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar. There are several ideas to get us started.
Let's fill this @padlet with ideas & resources for the new year. ❤️
buff.ly/4MEsy77
#TlSky #EduSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs
This #nonfiction motivational #book would be perfect for graduates as a gift or anyone who is still chasing their dreams: bookshop.org/a/102434/978... #library #books #librarian #bookrecommendation #librarians #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians
July 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I'm thinking passive programming idea through canvas!
Give a students a Shapegrams digital drawing lesson and prepare to be amazed! After recreating the picture, students personalize their drawings. #EduSky
shapegrams.com/lessons
shapegrams.com/lessons
July 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I'm thinking passive programming idea through canvas!
between gearing up for a new school librarian gig, the tragic loss of life in my home state, and my always swirling neurospicy brain -- my anxiety 🧠 is at a very high level.
I just wanna build a blanket fort and snuggle with animals while reading. 🏳️ #mentalhealth #genx #neurospicy
I just wanna build a blanket fort and snuggle with animals while reading. 🏳️ #mentalhealth #genx #neurospicy
July 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
between gearing up for a new school librarian gig, the tragic loss of life in my home state, and my always swirling neurospicy brain -- my anxiety 🧠 is at a very high level.
I just wanna build a blanket fort and snuggle with animals while reading. 🏳️ #mentalhealth #genx #neurospicy
I just wanna build a blanket fort and snuggle with animals while reading. 🏳️ #mentalhealth #genx #neurospicy
Help me brainstorm decor/visual imagery for my YA genre sections, please.
**What images come to mind when you think of PARANORMAL?
#SchoolLibrarians #booksky
**What images come to mind when you think of PARANORMAL?
#SchoolLibrarians #booksky
July 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Help me brainstorm decor/visual imagery for my YA genre sections, please.
**What images come to mind when you think of PARANORMAL?
#SchoolLibrarians #booksky
**What images come to mind when you think of PARANORMAL?
#SchoolLibrarians #booksky
Thanks to the HCPL and the Asia Society, last night I was able to attend a double Newbery author event with @iamkwame4life.bsky.social Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. So much laughter! So many inspiring anecdotes! Thank you, Sirs, for sharing your gifts.
May 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Thanks to the HCPL and the Asia Society, last night I was able to attend a double Newbery author event with @iamkwame4life.bsky.social Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. So much laughter! So many inspiring anecdotes! Thank you, Sirs, for sharing your gifts.
I know this is terrible to see & hear.
DON'T LOOK AWAY
To look away is to ignore that masked, unditentified authorities are kidnapping people on the street with no warrant and no due process.
Be ready to film, peacefully intervene, call local news stations to share video.
DON'T LOOK AWAY
To look away is to ignore that masked, unditentified authorities are kidnapping people on the street with no warrant and no due process.
Be ready to film, peacefully intervene, call local news stations to share video.
May 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Support your libraries and the folks who staff them. We need your votes and your actions! Speak up and stand with us.
Ways you can keep fighting the good fight for libraries-strategies and tips. @technolibrary.bsky.social
new piece for Computers in Libraries #censorship www.infotoday.com/cilmag/may25...
new piece for Computers in Libraries #censorship www.infotoday.com/cilmag/may25...
www.infotoday.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Support your libraries and the folks who staff them. We need your votes and your actions! Speak up and stand with us.
Go vote, y'all!!
Texas, get to the polls.
It's ELECTION DAY for school boards! Get out there and vote, Texas! And if you've already voted, tell everyone you know. Use and share this guide!
(Brenham ISD just added--still working on a quick hits section with districts I didn't have time to fully write up.)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(Brenham ISD just added--still working on a quick hits section with districts I didn't have time to fully write up.)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
May 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Go vote, y'all!!
Something new I learned this week... those bike tire tracks in the sand are actually from hermit crabs. Pretty cool!
What's something you learned recently?? #readersareleaders #expandyourhorizons
What's something you learned recently?? #readersareleaders #expandyourhorizons
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Something new I learned this week... those bike tire tracks in the sand are actually from hermit crabs. Pretty cool!
What's something you learned recently?? #readersareleaders #expandyourhorizons
What's something you learned recently?? #readersareleaders #expandyourhorizons
Houston knows how to show up! 🤟🏽
Thank you for the best Indie Bookstore Day, neighbors!!!
We are still smiling. To everyone who celebrated with us, we hope you had a wonderful visit. It was truly an unforgettable day.
Today, we rest. See you tomorrow, Houston.
We are still smiling. To everyone who celebrated with us, we hope you had a wonderful visit. It was truly an unforgettable day.
Today, we rest. See you tomorrow, Houston.
April 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Houston knows how to show up! 🤟🏽
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Dear Friends in the Winchester, VA Area: I'll be at Winchester Book Gallery on Tuesday for a Meet & Greet & Giveaway! winchesterbookgallery.com/event/2025-0...
April 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Dear Friends in the Winchester, VA Area: I'll be at Winchester Book Gallery on Tuesday for a Meet & Greet & Giveaway! winchesterbookgallery.com/event/2025-0...
Spotted this blue bookshare cart at the airport! Does your airport have one? #libraryjoy even in the place where stress reigns - gotta love it!!!!
April 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Spotted this blue bookshare cart at the airport! Does your airport have one? #libraryjoy even in the place where stress reigns - gotta love it!!!!
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Celebrate Neurodiversity Month by exploring books that uplift neurodivergent voices! 📚✨ Find great reads for all ages to foster empathy and understanding. Perfect for educators, librarians & parents. bit.ly/3F2X4zI #NeurodiversityBooks #InclusiveReading #AASL #ReadForInclusion
April 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Celebrate Neurodiversity Month by exploring books that uplift neurodivergent voices! 📚✨ Find great reads for all ages to foster empathy and understanding. Perfect for educators, librarians & parents. bit.ly/3F2X4zI #NeurodiversityBooks #InclusiveReading #AASL #ReadForInclusion
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It's more important than ever to show up #ForOurLibraries.
This is a great resource from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, full of simple ways to take action, stand up for library funding, and make your voice heard:
This is a great resource from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, full of simple ways to take action, stand up for library funding, and make your voice heard:
Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
www.ala.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It's more important than ever to show up #ForOurLibraries.
This is a great resource from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, full of simple ways to take action, stand up for library funding, and make your voice heard:
This is a great resource from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, full of simple ways to take action, stand up for library funding, and make your voice heard:
Q5 [over]hearing a student or staff member organically recommend a title to someone else makes my spirit so happy! Yes! Talk about alllllll the books!!! #tlskychat
Q5 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!
Good Vibes: Having a bad day? What is one thing that's sure to make you smile at work?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Good Vibes: Having a bad day? What is one thing that's sure to make you smile at work?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Q5 [over]hearing a student or staff member organically recommend a title to someone else makes my spirit so happy! Yes! Talk about alllllll the books!!! #tlskychat
A2 - weeding is essential even if hurts my heart to remove a personal favorite. If it's something that has been a hidden/ignored gem (IMO) I might try to spotlight it or book talk it to see if that generates interest. #tlskychat
💜📚#TLSkyChat Q2 is LIVE! 💜📚
Weeding: Honestly, weeding can suck. We all know MUSTIE, but what's your best tip to make refining your collection digestible?
More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Weeding: Honestly, weeding can suck. We all know MUSTIE, but what's your best tip to make refining your collection digestible?
More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A2 - weeding is essential even if hurts my heart to remove a personal favorite. If it's something that has been a hidden/ignored gem (IMO) I might try to spotlight it or book talk it to see if that generates interest. #tlskychat
As a new librarian, I'm always looking for collection recs! I ask my librarian friends, watch for new releases from popular authors/series, and follow library/YA reviewers on social media 📚 #tlskychat
Here it is! Q1 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!
Collection Development: Buying and receiving new books always brings me joy! What is your favorite collection development tool?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Collection Development: Buying and receiving new books always brings me joy! What is your favorite collection development tool?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
As a new librarian, I'm always looking for collection recs! I ask my librarian friends, watch for new releases from popular authors/series, and follow library/YA reviewers on social media 📚 #tlskychat
Just finished The Wild Robot (rec by my current students!) and it was so good 🤖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ what should I listen to next?? #audiobook #libby @peterbrownstudio.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Just finished The Wild Robot (rec by my current students!) and it was so good 🤖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ what should I listen to next?? #audiobook #libby @peterbrownstudio.com