Robin Gibson
@robingibson.bsky.social
Librarian, reader, birdwatcher, traveller
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I was so busy BEING there at @usbby.bsky.social I forgot to take photos. If anyone has some of my panel, please send! Thank you. Here are some slides from our talk about #Kidlit #nonfiction @mackidssl.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I was so busy BEING there at @usbby.bsky.social I forgot to take photos. If anyone has some of my panel, please send! Thank you. Here are some slides from our talk about #Kidlit #nonfiction @mackidssl.bsky.social
Loved hearing the legendary Katherine Paterson this morning @usbby.bsky.social IBBy regional conference
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Loved hearing the legendary Katherine Paterson this morning @usbby.bsky.social IBBy regional conference
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Getting ready to hear a conversation among Katherine Paterson, Claudia Lepman Logan and Christopher Franceschelli moderated by Marc Anderson #IBBYRegional25
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Getting ready to hear a conversation among Katherine Paterson, Claudia Lepman Logan and Christopher Franceschelli moderated by Marc Anderson #IBBYRegional25
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“Where there are children, there is hope.”—Baserat Kazim, IBBY President at the IBBY Regional event in Boston. #kidlit #Ibbyregional
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“Where there are children, there is hope.”—Baserat Kazim, IBBY President at the IBBY Regional event in Boston. #kidlit #Ibbyregional
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I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
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Carla Hayden had big plans, and executed on them. Opening the Library to the public in meaningful ways, especially young people. We salute you, Dr. Hayden.
www.slj.com/story/carla-...
www.slj.com/story/carla-...
May 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Carla Hayden had big plans, and executed on them. Opening the Library to the public in meaningful ways, especially young people. We salute you, Dr. Hayden.
www.slj.com/story/carla-...
www.slj.com/story/carla-...
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Carla Hayden was president of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social when ours was one of few organized voices opposed to the USA PATRIOT Act.
Librarians have been fired all across the federal government, gutting not just ours but the world’s intellectual infrastructure. Devastating.
Librarians have been fired all across the federal government, gutting not just ours but the world’s intellectual infrastructure. Devastating.
May 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Carla Hayden was president of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social when ours was one of few organized voices opposed to the USA PATRIOT Act.
Librarians have been fired all across the federal government, gutting not just ours but the world’s intellectual infrastructure. Devastating.
Librarians have been fired all across the federal government, gutting not just ours but the world’s intellectual infrastructure. Devastating.
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BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
May 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
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A $15 donation to your public library or ALA's Show Up for Our Libraries fund gets you a @libro.fm audiobook credit.
Donate before #NationalLibraryWeek ends tomorrow!
blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
#ForOurLibraries
#BookSky
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Donate before #NationalLibraryWeek ends tomorrow!
blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
#ForOurLibraries
#BookSky
📚💙
This #NationalLibraryWeek, when you donate $15 or more to the ALA Show Up for Our Libraries fund or your public library, you’ll receive an audiobook credit from Libro.fm!
Details at: blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
Thank you, @libro.fm!
Details at: blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
Thank you, @libro.fm!
April 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A $15 donation to your public library or ALA's Show Up for Our Libraries fund gets you a @libro.fm audiobook credit.
Donate before #NationalLibraryWeek ends tomorrow!
blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
#ForOurLibraries
#BookSky
📚💙
Donate before #NationalLibraryWeek ends tomorrow!
blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
#ForOurLibraries
#BookSky
📚💙
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Really needed news like this.
NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
April 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Really needed news like this.
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Live in Ohio? You need to get on the phone and in inboxes ASAP.
The new Ohio House budget would change the public library funding model, slash $100 million from libraries over the next two years, require relocating all trans/gender related books from eyesight of those under 18, and so much more.
This is *devastating*
bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
This is *devastating*
bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
Ohio's Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms
Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding.
bookriot.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Live in Ohio? You need to get on the phone and in inboxes ASAP.
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Tufts University has now released a statement about Rumeysa Ozturk. It's a great statement & is well crafted. www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
#academicsky #devpsyc
#academicsky #devpsyc
University Declaration for Rümeysa Öztürk
University Declaration for Rümeysa ÖztürkApril 2, 2025Dear Tufts community,Please see below a declaration by Tufts University in support of a motion filed today by Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team in Öztür...
www.tufts.edu
April 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Tufts University has now released a statement about Rumeysa Ozturk. It's a great statement & is well crafted. www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
#academicsky #devpsyc
#academicsky #devpsyc
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Ohio libraries have been strong and enjoyed bipartisan support for decades. Our state librarian, with whom I went to college, explains to Ohioans what's at stake for us with the attacks on the IMLS 📚 #skybrarians
Ohio libraries, museums could lose millions in federal funding from Trump executive order
Museums and libraries in Ohio received $7 million last year from a federal agency targeted by a recent Trump executive order.
www.dispatch.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ohio libraries have been strong and enjoyed bipartisan support for decades. Our state librarian, with whom I went to college, explains to Ohioans what's at stake for us with the attacks on the IMLS 📚 #skybrarians
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President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
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Following a devastating year of violence against children, our deepest hope is that these 40 outstanding international titles, and the words within them, can inspire bridges of understanding and peace.
40 Outstanding International Books for Children from USBBY
Following a devastating year of violence against children, our deepest hope is that these 40 outstanding international titles, and the words within them, can inspire bridges of understanding and peace...
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March 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Following a devastating year of violence against children, our deepest hope is that these 40 outstanding international titles, and the words within them, can inspire bridges of understanding and peace.
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The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
March 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The library and the post office are the only two systems we have that circulate things widely and to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe. The library is the only one that, for now, is not forced to pay for itself at point of sale. Attacks on IMLS are attacks on every one of us.
This I can do.
I want this to be my rebellion: choosing again and again empathy, love, curiosity, and compassion.
March 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This I can do.
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"Any time you're given two choices, be suspicious." A woman once told me this, and it's always proved as wise as she is. Two choices betrays binary thinking: good vs evil, us vs them. Binary choices are usually illusions. There are infinite choices, infinite possibilities.
March 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Any time you're given two choices, be suspicious." A woman once told me this, and it's always proved as wise as she is. Two choices betrays binary thinking: good vs evil, us vs them. Binary choices are usually illusions. There are infinite choices, infinite possibilities.
Building bridges of understanding: Children’s books about Ukraine & by Ukranian creators
This booklist was created to help librarians and educators find books by and about Ukraine easily -- books currently in print and available for purchase in the US. Today more than ever we need books to help…
This booklist was created to help librarians and educators find books by and about Ukraine easily -- books currently in print and available for purchase in the US. Today more than ever we need books to help…
Building bridges of understanding: Children’s books about Ukraine & by Ukranian creators
This booklist was created to help librarians and educators find books by and about Ukraine easily -- books currently in print and available for purchase in the US. Today more than ever we need books to help understand the complicated history of Ukraine and how it informs current events. The list includes historical fiction, like Katherine Marsh's award winning The Lost Year…
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February 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Building bridges of understanding: Children’s books about Ukraine & by Ukranian creators
This booklist was created to help librarians and educators find books by and about Ukraine easily -- books currently in print and available for purchase in the US. Today more than ever we need books to help…
This booklist was created to help librarians and educators find books by and about Ukraine easily -- books currently in print and available for purchase in the US. Today more than ever we need books to help…
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These stories share a variety of Ramadan and Eid experiences, from fasting for the first time to celebrating in a home. Hand them to young readers leading up to the holy month and all year long.
10 Titles About Ramadan and Eid for Board Book to Middle Grade Readers
These stories share a variety of Ramadan and Eid experiences, from fasting for the first time to celebrating in a home. Hand them to young readers leading up to the holy month and all year long.
www.slj.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
These stories share a variety of Ramadan and Eid experiences, from fasting for the first time to celebrating in a home. Hand them to young readers leading up to the holy month and all year long.
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The 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards were announced at LibLearnX in Phoenix, AZ. Here are the winners from the biggest day in children's literature.
#alayma
#alayma
2025 Youth Media Awards Winners
SLJ is following the award announcements on children's literature's biggest day. This story will be updated with the winners throughout the ceremony.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards were announced at LibLearnX in Phoenix, AZ. Here are the winners from the biggest day in children's literature.
#alayma
#alayma
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January 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
YMA is a favorite thing! Get to be in the room where it happens one more time!
January 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
YMA is a favorite thing! Get to be in the room where it happens one more time!