Leigh
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Leigh
@childlitfan.bsky.social
Mom, librarian, fan of great storytelling in any form - book, film, theater, television...
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Want to win a signed copy of MADE FOR MORE?

1.) Follow me
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Giveaway ends February 28th
For US residents only

More giveaways to come!

#Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed
#teacher #parenthood
#librarian
#Edusky
February 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card.

Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.

#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
February 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Did you know your public library's hoopla digital collections are absolutely destroying their budget? That prices have gone up in some instances of over 400%, while library budgets have been stagnant or cut?

Everything you should know as a library user: bookriot.com/library-hoop...
Your Library's Hoopla Digital Collections Are Breaking Their Budget
If you've noticed changes to the digital materials you can borrow from your library, that's because that access is costing libraries way more than ever before.
bookriot.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...

maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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We cannot ignore what may be considered to be uncomfortable truths simply because they are ‘too negative and controversial’ and might cause discomfort for some, and as the repository of this nation’s documented history, neither should the National Archive
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | America’s Top Archivist Puts a Rosy Spin on U.S. History—Pruning the Thorny Parts
Plans for new exhibits at the National Archives Museum included swapping a photo of Martin Luther King Jr. marching for Civil Rights for former President Nixon greeting Elvis.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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I finally got around to reading this and - well, it’s about the most hopeful thing I’ve read in a while.

If you’re feeling hopeless lately, do check it out!

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman, illus. by Christian Robinson

#kidlit #picturebooks
November 14, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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November 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM