Amanda McCall
amccalleducates.bsky.social
Amanda McCall
@amccalleducates.bsky.social
Educator of 20+ year. School librarian at a preK-3rd grade school in Eastern NC. Lover of family, friends, fitness, and sharing the love of reading with all ages!
Thanks you to Marsha Sirkin for coming to our goal team meeting today to shed insight about the #HattieEffect! Went perfectly with our current book study.
May 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Enjoying #NCRA25 so far! Presented with @emilygolightly.bsky.social and Dawn Simpson today about one of our passions…
#1school1book!
March 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A8: For me it's always about the willingness to try things new. I'm constantly seeking out ways to grow and learn to keep things interesting in hopes of adding something new that will hook a kid on reading for life! #TLSkyChat
March 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A6: My colleague and I run our morning news. We incorporate a weekly segment with holidays, celebrations, etc. that students in our building recognize. Those students have the chance to be a part of that segment and share. It's been a great way to learn about each other!
#TLSkyChat
March 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A5: I get so much from @thelaserlibrarian.bsky.social (on TikTok most frequently). I also love the Read Aloud Librarian on Instagram! @TLSkyChat
March 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A4: I kept trying to get students to come to the library over the summer. It wasn't working so I decided to bring the books to them. I fundraised and created the Title Wave Book Mobile that has travelled across our county the past 2 summers. #TLSkyChat
sites.google.com/view/titlewa...
March 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A3: I struggle saying "no" to things so I often overcommit myself. I've found that giving myself some space/time (maybe overnight) to reflect on whether the professional thing I am being asked to lead/do aligns with how I want to grow as an educator has given me a great deal of clarity. #TLSkyChat
March 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A1: During book checkout today, a 3rd grader walked up to me and said that the had a suggestion of a book to purchase. It was a sequel to an original we had. The fact that he was interested enough in this book series AND felt comfortable to ask me to order it...PURE JOY.
#TLSkyChat
March 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I'm Amanda. I work at a PreK-3rd primary school in eastern NC. Happy to join #TLKSkyChat tonight!
March 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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📣 Calling all teacher librarians & people who love them! Join us TONIGHT at 8pmET/5pmPT for #TLSkyChat! Let’s connect, share & grow together! This week's topic AND questions are posted at tlskychat.com! 🌟💬📚 #Edusky #kidlit #TLSky
March 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
So excited to get this book in my hands. Read alouds are what bring students joy and appreciation and @noveleffect.bsky.social brings that magic! Hoping for a book study with staff in my school next year. Add this to your TBR!
#NFXAmb
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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“The first people a dictator puts in jail after a coup are the writers, the teachers, the librarians —because these people are dangerous. They have enough vocabulary to recognize injustice and to speak out loudly about it. Let us have the courage to go on being dangerous people.”

—Madeleine L’Engle
March 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
March 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Question for the group! What are you all doing in your school libraries to celebrate your library? April is School Library Month! I'm looking for ideas. #TLSkyChat #TLSky #Skybrarians #Booksky #TLChat #AASLslm
March 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
These warmer temperatures got me thinking about summer and summer reading! WHHHAAATTT?! A @novel_effect summer reading program?!

Loving this @novel_effect virtual event! Hoping I get the chance to provide NE with my families this summer!
February 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Yes to all of this. In particular, I love @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's transparency around how his view of audiobooks + reading has evolved over time. That's called learning. And our world needs more people who are willing, eager even, to have their views changed by new/better information.
Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?
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February 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Carteret County Schools Middle School Battle of the Books!

Good Luck Readers!
February 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yesterday we celebrated #WorldReadAloudDay! Classes around the building have been making it extra special today! @litworld and Scholastic StoryVoice allowed us to virtually “meet” a number of authors as well as become authors by using “Build a Story”.
February 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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🩷Gratitude Giveaway🩷

I’m giving away a copy of my book, #PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and still Be Your Best Self at Work and at Home 🌟 bc I’m grateful for this new #EduSky community!

To Enter:
1️⃣ Like
2️⃣ Repost
3️⃣ Follow me
4️⃣ Tag someone who would love this book

Giveaway closes 11.30.24.
November 24, 2024 at 1:42 PM
I’m going to Ditch Summit, a FREE online conference for educators from Dec 16 to Jan 10.

Topics include student curiosity, AI, student voice, PBL, practical teaching ideas, and much more!
December 2, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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#WriterWednesday library-love moment.
November 20, 2024 at 9:59 PM
November 20, 2024 at 2:44 AM