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Trusting Readers
@trustingreaders.bsky.social
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We are Jen & Hannah, lovers of books and reading. We are advocates for teachers, students, read alouds, time for independent reading, book choice, and writing workshop.
https://trustingreaders.com/

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We hope to see you at NCTE, if the airlines cooperate. @lereece11.bsky.social @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social @candersonwriting.bsky.social @whitneylarocca.bsky.social
#NCTE2025
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Teachers, librarians, children's authors, I highly recommend this documentary. When books are attacked, it is really the children who are being attacked. The First Amendment is being attacked.
@librarianjones.com @slj.com @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
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About the Film - The Librarians Film | Official Site
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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How do you respond when you ask a child to tell you about how they feel about reading and their response is: “6 7.”
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#edusky
October 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Wow!! Thrilled to see @librarianjones.com on the TIME100 List of the World's Most Influential Rising Stars for her work fighting for the freedom to read. time.com/collections/...
Amanda Jones Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next
Find out why Amanda Jones is on this year’s list
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September 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Who wants to chat about books tonight? #TLSkyChat
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Sep 24
WE ♥️ School Libraries! Join us TONIGHT, starting at 8pmEST, for #TLSkyChat and a lively discussion about discovering, sharing, and using nonfiction texts w/students & teachers! Questions are already posted at tlskychat.com! Hope to see you there! #librarians #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky
A graphic with the header “Topic – Sept 24, 2025.” Title reads “Nonfiction Finds and Faves!” followed by the description: “📚 Join #TLSkyChat for a lively discussion about discovering, sharing, and using nonfiction texts with students and teachers! From picture book biographies to graphic memoirs to world records and fact books, it’s true: kids ❤️ nonfiction! Let’s chat about fresh ways to harness nonfiction to spark curiosity and nurture readers!” On the left is a “Reminders” box with check marks: Always use #TLSkyChat, Look for Q1, Q2, Q3, Response posts start with A1, A2, A3. Bottom banner: “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”
September 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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We hope to see many colleagues in Denver. Now more than ever, we need to raise critical readers. @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social
#ncte2025
ncte.org National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · Jul 22
Get ready to connect at 5,280 feet above sea level at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention in Denver from November 20-23. Registration. Is. Open. 🛫
convention.ncte.org/registration/
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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📣 Let's GO! Join us THIS Wednesday at 8pm EST for #TLSkyChat - an educational chat for school librarians and the people who love them!

💻 Checkout this week's topic along with other goodies at tlskychat.com!

❤️ 📚 #tlsky #edusky #librarians #skybrarians #libraries
TLSkyChat | Bluesky
#TLSkyChat is a weekly educational chat held on Bluesky. It's organized by Jennifer LaGarde and Heather Turner.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Delighted to hear @katemessner.com describe her new series about rescuing wildlife
#NationalBookFestival
September 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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What are you favorite laugh-out-loud books to start the school year? @ncte.org @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #kidlit
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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As you decide what books to read to start the school year, remember that there are many ways to build community. Interactive nonfiction books allow all students to chime in and feel welcome. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit #backtoschool
August 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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📍SAVE THE DATE! Our Fall 2025 Gathering online K-12 Literacy Conference is Saturday, September 20.

🌟The opening keynote will be WONDROUS.

Stay tuned!
August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Centering Children and Working Towards Equity: Teaching All Children to Read
by Catherine Compton-Lilly
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August 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Yet another reason to love your local library- you can get professional development books!
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@slj.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Wonderful picture book authors, how many words is a typical fiction picture book? Any and all advice is welcome for this reading teacher working on her first picture book. Thank you!
@katemessner.com @mrschureads.bsky.social @slj.com @mrschureads.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitchat
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July 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Turn your walkthroughs into breakthroughs.

Join us for our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social 💬 We’ll be talking about making instructional rounds matter!

#ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders
June 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Who is going to Denver in November? See you there!
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@stenhousepub.bsky.social
#NCTE2025
May 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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slj.com
The U.S. Department of Education declared its love for librarians on Facebook. It didn't go over as planned.
Dept of Education Posts Resonate on Facebook—Perhaps Not as Intended
The U.S. Department of Education expressed its love of librarians. It was not well received.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers) will be out September 2nd and is now available for pre-order. Can’t wait for you all to read it. Shout out to teachers. This is for y’all.

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Cover of How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)
April 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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My most joyful work is doing read alouds in PreK. What are your favorite new books for PreK students?
Thank you!
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
#kidlit
April 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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What an excellent opportunity! @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social
candersonwriting.bsky.social Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · Apr 6
Join Matt Glover & me this July for our annual summer writing institute, where we'll focus on student engagement in writing, and spend two days talking about practical strategies for increasing it in whatever instructional approach to teaching writing you're using.
web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b...
April 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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This makes so many important points!
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#EduSky
candersonwriting.bsky.social Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · Apr 1
In my new CCIRA blog, "Respond to the Creativity Crisis by Teaching Fantasy Writing," I discuss the "creativity crisis" in children today, and how and why studying fantasy writing in school helps them develop their creative skills. Enjoy!
Link to blog: ccira.blog
April 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Check out @trustingreaders.bsky.social thoughtful and insightful new CCIRA blog, "Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills."
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March 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills
By Hannah Schneewind and Dr. Jennifer Scoggin Recently, we sat next to a kindergartener as she read a book about all the animals that a boy sees in a pond. At the beginning of the book, she giggled…
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March 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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#evereyoneiswelcomehere
March 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Calling all educators! 📚❤️

I'm giving away a class set of 25 copies of @mrschureads.bsky.social's new book, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social.

Re-post this post and follow John and Holly for a chance to win! I'll pick and tag a random winner on Monday, 3/10. US only.
March 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM