Beau Williams 🖖📚
@beauknowsbooks.bsky.social
Husband. 👩❤️👨 Dad. 👨👩👧👦 School librarian. 📚 Tech geek. 💻 3D Printing 🏗️ Minecraft Edu 🧱 Library Advocate 📚 💟 A.I. 🤖 Book Creator Ambassador. 💻 Teacher Canvassador 🖼️
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The newest issue of my Learning in Hand newsletter features a clever 3D printed sign, a handy new Canva feature, and a fresh math app! #EduSky
learninginhand.com/issue47
⚙️ 3D Printed Possibilities
⚠️ Seats and Signs
🎙 Plugged into Podcasting
📐 Authoring Angle Ace
🎨 Style Switcheroo
🚸 AI Adventures
learninginhand.com/issue47
⚙️ 3D Printed Possibilities
⚠️ Seats and Signs
🎙 Plugged into Podcasting
📐 Authoring Angle Ace
🎨 Style Switcheroo
🚸 AI Adventures
Learning in Hand Issue 47
November 2025
learninginhand.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The newest issue of my Learning in Hand newsletter features a clever 3D printed sign, a handy new Canva feature, and a fresh math app! #EduSky
learninginhand.com/issue47
⚙️ 3D Printed Possibilities
⚠️ Seats and Signs
🎙 Plugged into Podcasting
📐 Authoring Angle Ace
🎨 Style Switcheroo
🚸 AI Adventures
learninginhand.com/issue47
⚙️ 3D Printed Possibilities
⚠️ Seats and Signs
🎙 Plugged into Podcasting
📐 Authoring Angle Ace
🎨 Style Switcheroo
🚸 AI Adventures
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Trump springs into action as a man collapses in the Oval Office.
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Trump springs into action as a man collapses in the Oval Office.
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Exclusive: Nearly nine months after President Trump took over the Kennedy Center, sales for orchestra, theater and dance performances are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump's oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they've been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Exclusive: Nearly nine months after President Trump took over the Kennedy Center, sales for orchestra, theater and dance performances are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
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This is some Gilded Age shit
seeing people talk about setting up mini food pantries in tandem with giving out halloween candy while corporations fund extreme makeover: white house edition is the sign of sick, broken society. i mean what in the actual fuck.
October 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is some Gilded Age shit
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We are so excited to announce that the @futureready.org Librarians Framework 3.0 is here! 🥳
Supported by @follettcontent.bsky.social this new #FutureReadyLibs framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as catalysts for equity and collaboration.
➡️ Find it here buff.ly/2kagpZW
#TLSky
Supported by @follettcontent.bsky.social this new #FutureReadyLibs framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as catalysts for equity and collaboration.
➡️ Find it here buff.ly/2kagpZW
#TLSky
October 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We are so excited to announce that the @futureready.org Librarians Framework 3.0 is here! 🥳
Supported by @follettcontent.bsky.social this new #FutureReadyLibs framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as catalysts for equity and collaboration.
➡️ Find it here buff.ly/2kagpZW
#TLSky
Supported by @follettcontent.bsky.social this new #FutureReadyLibs framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as catalysts for equity and collaboration.
➡️ Find it here buff.ly/2kagpZW
#TLSky
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October 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Japanese government has made a formal request asking OpenAI to refrain from copyright infringement 🇯🇵
• Says characters from manga, anime, and video games are ‘irreplaceable treasures’
• Comes in response to Sora 2’s ability to generate videos with copyrighted characters
• Says characters from manga, anime, and video games are ‘irreplaceable treasures’
• Comes in response to Sora 2’s ability to generate videos with copyrighted characters
October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Japanese government has made a formal request asking OpenAI to refrain from copyright infringement 🇯🇵
• Says characters from manga, anime, and video games are ‘irreplaceable treasures’
• Comes in response to Sora 2’s ability to generate videos with copyrighted characters
• Says characters from manga, anime, and video games are ‘irreplaceable treasures’
• Comes in response to Sora 2’s ability to generate videos with copyrighted characters
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Scary Books Are Good For Kids! 👻
Get the infographic from our friends at @capstonepub.bsky.social here. 🧙♀️
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#scarybooks #TLSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #Halloweenbooks
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#scarybooks #TLSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #Halloweenbooks
October 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Scary Books Are Good For Kids! 👻
Get the infographic from our friends at @capstonepub.bsky.social here. 🧙♀️
buff.ly/3k2Zyuo
#scarybooks #TLSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #Halloweenbooks
Get the infographic from our friends at @capstonepub.bsky.social here. 🧙♀️
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#scarybooks #TLSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #Halloweenbooks
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They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi
September 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi
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"Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations...."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches
The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations...."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
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When @slate.com announced the 25 greatest picture books of the last 25 years, we noticed more than bestsellers and award winners. Six of the 25 books — nearly a quarter of the list — have been counted in PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans since 2021. Read more: pen.org/best-picture...
Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years? Too Bad They’re Banned
Nearly a quarter of Slate’s 25 “greatest” picture books have been counted in PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans since 2021.
pen.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
When @slate.com announced the 25 greatest picture books of the last 25 years, we noticed more than bestsellers and award winners. Six of the 25 books — nearly a quarter of the list — have been counted in PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans since 2021. Read more: pen.org/best-picture...
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I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
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First poster for 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'
In theaters May 22, 2026
In theaters May 22, 2026
September 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
First poster for 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'
In theaters May 22, 2026
In theaters May 22, 2026
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First trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
In theaters May 22, 2026
In theaters May 22, 2026
September 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
In theaters May 22, 2026
In theaters May 22, 2026
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NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries
September 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries
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A new (meteorological) season begins tomorrow, which means it’s the perfect time for a fresh start! 🫶
August 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A new (meteorological) season begins tomorrow, which means it’s the perfect time for a fresh start! 🫶
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Some questions to ponder today! 🤔💭
August 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Some questions to ponder today! 🤔💭
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Join our global community of passionate educators by becoming a Book Creator Ambassador!
Ready to inspire others with the power of creativity, accessibility, and student voice?
Apply now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xjtzkpforw
#BookCreator #EdTech #UDL #EdChat #ISTELive
Ready to inspire others with the power of creativity, accessibility, and student voice?
Apply now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xjtzkpforw
#BookCreator #EdTech #UDL #EdChat #ISTELive
August 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Join our global community of passionate educators by becoming a Book Creator Ambassador!
Ready to inspire others with the power of creativity, accessibility, and student voice?
Apply now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xjtzkpforw
#BookCreator #EdTech #UDL #EdChat #ISTELive
Ready to inspire others with the power of creativity, accessibility, and student voice?
Apply now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xjtzkpforw
#BookCreator #EdTech #UDL #EdChat #ISTELive
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Roll for Adventure by @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social is out now!
Aimed at librarians, teachers, and parents, this book is designed for first-time Game Masters who want to run tabletop role-playing games but don't know where to begin.
🔗Grab your copy today: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...
Aimed at librarians, teachers, and parents, this book is designed for first-time Game Masters who want to run tabletop role-playing games but don't know where to begin.
🔗Grab your copy today: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...
August 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Roll for Adventure by @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social is out now!
Aimed at librarians, teachers, and parents, this book is designed for first-time Game Masters who want to run tabletop role-playing games but don't know where to begin.
🔗Grab your copy today: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...
Aimed at librarians, teachers, and parents, this book is designed for first-time Game Masters who want to run tabletop role-playing games but don't know where to begin.
🔗Grab your copy today: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...
💡✨ Today Only: Your Gift Goes Further! ✨💡
I’m raising funds for our 3D Printing Kindness Project 🖨️ + 📚 supplies for the library classroom at SHMS.
All donations today get at least a 50% match—$10 → $15, $20 → $30.
👉 Click below to donate & support our kids! 🦅❤️
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I’m raising funds for our 3D Printing Kindness Project 🖨️ + 📚 supplies for the library classroom at SHMS.
All donations today get at least a 50% match—$10 → $15, $20 → $30.
👉 Click below to donate & support our kids! 🦅❤️
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Help support Mr. Williams' Classroom
Mr. Williams is a teacher at Snow Hill Middle School. Help Mr. Williams get the tools they need by supporting their classroom.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
💡✨ Today Only: Your Gift Goes Further! ✨💡
I’m raising funds for our 3D Printing Kindness Project 🖨️ + 📚 supplies for the library classroom at SHMS.
All donations today get at least a 50% match—$10 → $15, $20 → $30.
👉 Click below to donate & support our kids! 🦅❤️
www.donorschoose.org/classroom/58...
I’m raising funds for our 3D Printing Kindness Project 🖨️ + 📚 supplies for the library classroom at SHMS.
All donations today get at least a 50% match—$10 → $15, $20 → $30.
👉 Click below to donate & support our kids! 🦅❤️
www.donorschoose.org/classroom/58...
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In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
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this is so wonderfully weird, give her all the golds 🥇
August 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
this is so wonderfully weird, give her all the golds 🥇