Erika Long
@erikaslong.bsky.social
school librarian 👩🏽🏫 | consultant @ Not Yo Mama’s Librarian👩🏽💻 | Apple Learning Coach | book reviewer 📖 | writer ✍🏽
Forget mugs and candles—get them something that speaks volumes.
A enamel pin is a small gift that makes a big statement. ✨ Show your favorite librarian how much they’re seen and appreciated this holiday season. 🩷
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#librariansofinstagram #blacklibrarians #schoollibrarian #librarian
A enamel pin is a small gift that makes a big statement. ✨ Show your favorite librarian how much they’re seen and appreciated this holiday season. 🩷
🔗 in bio
#librariansofinstagram #blacklibrarians #schoollibrarian #librarian
November 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Forget mugs and candles—get them something that speaks volumes.
A enamel pin is a small gift that makes a big statement. ✨ Show your favorite librarian how much they’re seen and appreciated this holiday season. 🩷
🔗 in bio
#librariansofinstagram #blacklibrarians #schoollibrarian #librarian
A enamel pin is a small gift that makes a big statement. ✨ Show your favorite librarian how much they’re seen and appreciated this holiday season. 🩷
🔗 in bio
#librariansofinstagram #blacklibrarians #schoollibrarian #librarian
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"... this time, the picture book format chose me. Picture books break down BIG feelings and ideas in quick, easy ways. The format helped me break down my big feelings." A talk with @torreymaldonado.bsky.social! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/16/a...
A Just Right Q&A with Torrey Maldonado
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October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"... this time, the picture book format chose me. Picture books break down BIG feelings and ideas in quick, easy ways. The format helped me break down my big feelings." A talk with @torreymaldonado.bsky.social! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/16/a...
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It’s here: Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0. Expanded literacies (media, digital, AI, financial) + clearer edges to lead teaching, innovation, and equity. Get it now: FutureReadyLibrarians.org
#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation
#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation
October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s here: Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0. Expanded literacies (media, digital, AI, financial) + clearer edges to lead teaching, innovation, and equity. Get it now: FutureReadyLibrarians.org
#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation
#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation
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And don’t forget to stop by the WNDB table (Booth T10) to chat with us and take home some fun swag items like stickers, art cards, resource cards, bookmarks, and even free copies of ON THE BLOCK*!
*Only available after general session on Friday, October 17th
Let us know if we’ll see you there!
*Only available after general session on Friday, October 17th
Let us know if we’ll see you there!
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
And don’t forget to stop by the WNDB table (Booth T10) to chat with us and take home some fun swag items like stickers, art cards, resource cards, bookmarks, and even free copies of ON THE BLOCK*!
*Only available after general session on Friday, October 17th
Let us know if we’ll see you there!
*Only available after general session on Friday, October 17th
Let us know if we’ll see you there!
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Are you attending #AASL25 this weekend in Saint Louis? We Need Diverse Books will be hosting a general session on Friday, October 17th, starting at 8 AM!
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you attending #AASL25 this weekend in Saint Louis? We Need Diverse Books will be hosting a general session on Friday, October 17th, starting at 8 AM!
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
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Sending strength to SCASL, Jamie Gregory, and the families involved in the suit. “This is an opportunity to be the voice for the protection of students’ intellectual freedom rights, which is part of the job of being a school librarian.”
South Carolina School Librarians Sue State Superintendent
South Carolina Association of School Librarians past president Jamie Gregory says the lawsuit is not political, it's fighting for the constitutional rights of students and librarians.
www.slj.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Sending strength to SCASL, Jamie Gregory, and the families involved in the suit. “This is an opportunity to be the voice for the protection of students’ intellectual freedom rights, which is part of the job of being a school librarian.”
I had the honor of attending the #KirkusPrize this week under the sunset at 🗽Tribeca Rooftop. Thx to KIRKUS for the invitation to be a juror for this year’s Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. 😊
October 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I had the honor of attending the #KirkusPrize this week under the sunset at 🗽Tribeca Rooftop. Thx to KIRKUS for the invitation to be a juror for this year’s Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. 😊
Swag posts are rolling in! 🥰 Has your This Is What A Librarian Looks Like pin arrived? Tag me to share how you’re rockin’ it.
October 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Swag posts are rolling in! 🥰 Has your This Is What A Librarian Looks Like pin arrived? Tag me to share how you’re rockin’ it.
Oooooweeeee looks like that drop was as 🔥 as I thought it would be. Shout out to everyone who purchased pins in the last ✌🏽 days. Shipments are going out tomorrow. That said, I have 6️⃣ pins left. If you want one, grab it ASAP so it’ll go out with the others.
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📸 @rebelliouspins
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📸 @rebelliouspins
Librarian Looks Like
A reminder that librarians don’t fit in a box . . . and neither does this pin. Perfect for anyone not yo mama’s librarian. Enamel pin: Hands holding poster with slogan “This is what a librarian looks ...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Oooooweeeee looks like that drop was as 🔥 as I thought it would be. Shout out to everyone who purchased pins in the last ✌🏽 days. Shipments are going out tomorrow. That said, I have 6️⃣ pins left. If you want one, grab it ASAP so it’ll go out with the others.
🔗 nyml.myshopify.com
📸 @rebelliouspins
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📸 @rebelliouspins
Mama, I made it . . . this pin that is. 🤣
What started out on #Canva about 4 years ago is now tangible thanks to @rebelliouspins.
Who's snagging theirs first? 🤔 All librarians aren't the same, but enough of y'all love pinning totes and denim jackets so come sell out this stock and maybe I'll re-up.
What started out on #Canva about 4 years ago is now tangible thanks to @rebelliouspins.
Who's snagging theirs first? 🤔 All librarians aren't the same, but enough of y'all love pinning totes and denim jackets so come sell out this stock and maybe I'll re-up.
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Mama, I made it . . . this pin that is. 🤣
What started out on #Canva about 4 years ago is now tangible thanks to @rebelliouspins.
Who's snagging theirs first? 🤔 All librarians aren't the same, but enough of y'all love pinning totes and denim jackets so come sell out this stock and maybe I'll re-up.
What started out on #Canva about 4 years ago is now tangible thanks to @rebelliouspins.
Who's snagging theirs first? 🤔 All librarians aren't the same, but enough of y'all love pinning totes and denim jackets so come sell out this stock and maybe I'll re-up.
📣 We’re one day away! Tomorrow I’ll finally show you what I’ve been working on — and trust me, it’s worth the wait. That is, if you haven’t figured it out by now. Drop an emoji to let me know you’re ready for the full details.
September 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
📣 We’re one day away! Tomorrow I’ll finally show you what I’ve been working on — and trust me, it’s worth the wait. That is, if you haven’t figured it out by now. Drop an emoji to let me know you’re ready for the full details.
👀 The picture’s getting clearer, but the best is still to come.
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva #notyomamaslibrarian
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva #notyomamaslibrarian
September 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
👀 The picture’s getting clearer, but the best is still to come.
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva #notyomamaslibrarian
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva #notyomamaslibrarian
It’s starting to take shape. I think you’re gonna love it. 🤩
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife#designedwithcanva
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife#designedwithcanva
September 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s starting to take shape. I think you’re gonna love it. 🤩
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife#designedwithcanva
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife#designedwithcanva
Slowly rolling out what I’ve been working on. Here’s a new piece of the puzzle. Any guesses?
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva
September 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Slowly rolling out what I’ve been working on. Here’s a new piece of the puzzle. Any guesses?
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva
#librarian #schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife #designedwithcanva
Dreamed it.💭
Designed it.✍🏽
Delayed it. 🫷🏽
Finally did it.🙌🏽
And y’all… it’s 🔥🔥.
Any guesses what’s dropping 🔜 👀
FYI this is still a librarian stan account.
#schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife
Designed it.✍🏽
Delayed it. 🫷🏽
Finally did it.🙌🏽
And y’all… it’s 🔥🔥.
Any guesses what’s dropping 🔜 👀
FYI this is still a librarian stan account.
#schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife
September 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dreamed it.💭
Designed it.✍🏽
Delayed it. 🫷🏽
Finally did it.🙌🏽
And y’all… it’s 🔥🔥.
Any guesses what’s dropping 🔜 👀
FYI this is still a librarian stan account.
#schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife
Designed it.✍🏽
Delayed it. 🫷🏽
Finally did it.🙌🏽
And y’all… it’s 🔥🔥.
Any guesses what’s dropping 🔜 👀
FYI this is still a librarian stan account.
#schoollibrarian #blacklibrarians #blacklibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarians #librarianlife #blacklibrarianlife
🚨 New drop! 🚨
🧑🏽🏫Teachers, librarians, changemakers—this one’s for you. My new MALCOLM LIVES! educator guide is here. It brings Malcolm X’s fight for truth + justice into the classroom with questions that don’t shy away from the hard stuff.
👉🏾 Download: static1.squarespace.com/static/6036b...
🧑🏽🏫Teachers, librarians, changemakers—this one’s for you. My new MALCOLM LIVES! educator guide is here. It brings Malcolm X’s fight for truth + justice into the classroom with questions that don’t shy away from the hard stuff.
👉🏾 Download: static1.squarespace.com/static/6036b...
September 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
🚨 New drop! 🚨
🧑🏽🏫Teachers, librarians, changemakers—this one’s for you. My new MALCOLM LIVES! educator guide is here. It brings Malcolm X’s fight for truth + justice into the classroom with questions that don’t shy away from the hard stuff.
👉🏾 Download: static1.squarespace.com/static/6036b...
🧑🏽🏫Teachers, librarians, changemakers—this one’s for you. My new MALCOLM LIVES! educator guide is here. It brings Malcolm X’s fight for truth + justice into the classroom with questions that don’t shy away from the hard stuff.
👉🏾 Download: static1.squarespace.com/static/6036b...
Cheers to another first! An incredible honor to be a Kirkus Prize juror. 🤩
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Jurors for 2025 Kirkus Prize Are Announced | Kirkus Reviews
The winners of this year’s awards will be revealed at a ceremony in New York on October 8.
www.kirkusreviews.com
June 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Cheers to another first! An incredible honor to be a Kirkus Prize juror. 🤩
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
There is literally no way you can just read @4nikkolas.bsky.social new title THE HISTORY OF WE. Every single spread is intentionally crafted to truly tell the story of humankind. This story that can only be digested with time well spent.
May 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
There is literally no way you can just read @4nikkolas.bsky.social new title THE HISTORY OF WE. Every single spread is intentionally crafted to truly tell the story of humankind. This story that can only be digested with time well spent.
📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! Figured it’s a good time to re-introduce myself. I’m Erika Long, and I’m a librarian, computer science teacher, webmaster, and social media manager at my middle school.
#SchoolLibrarianDay
#SchoolLibrarianDay
April 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! Figured it’s a good time to re-introduce myself. I’m Erika Long, and I’m a librarian, computer science teacher, webmaster, and social media manager at my middle school.
#SchoolLibrarianDay
#SchoolLibrarianDay
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📢 Educators: Join us & @theverge.com journalist @miasato.bsky.social on April 9 to learn about: 1) Algorithms; 2) Generative AI; 3) And how to help students learn the criticial skills to responsibly scroll their social media feeds in 2025!
🔗 Register for FREE: bit.ly/April9NLP
#EdTech
#EduSky
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#EdTech
#EduSky
April 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
📢 Educators: Join us & @theverge.com journalist @miasato.bsky.social on April 9 to learn about: 1) Algorithms; 2) Generative AI; 3) And how to help students learn the criticial skills to responsibly scroll their social media feeds in 2025!
🔗 Register for FREE: bit.ly/April9NLP
#EdTech
#EduSky
🔗 Register for FREE: bit.ly/April9NLP
#EdTech
#EduSky
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According to the NYT, just 19 percent of Howard’s student body is comprised of Black men — part of a larger, disturbing trend. On my new weekly YouTube series WTH Wednesday, I discuss why young Black men are rejecting college www.youtube.com/live/dzeoedn...
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(Don’t forget to subscribe!)
WTH Wednesday: Why are young Black men rejecting college?
YouTube video by Jemele Hill
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April 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
According to the NYT, just 19 percent of Howard’s student body is comprised of Black men — part of a larger, disturbing trend. On my new weekly YouTube series WTH Wednesday, I discuss why young Black men are rejecting college www.youtube.com/live/dzeoedn...
(Don’t forget to subscribe!)
(Don’t forget to subscribe!)
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🎉 Great News! #ALAAC25 early rates have been extended through April 1, 2025, at 11:59pm CT! No April Fool's Day jokes here—just one last chance to lock in the best price possible.
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🎉 Great News! #ALAAC25 early rates have been extended through April 1, 2025, at 11:59pm CT! No April Fool's Day jokes here—just one last chance to lock in the best price possible.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🎉 Great News! #ALAAC25 early rates have been extended through April 1, 2025, at 11:59pm CT! No April Fool's Day jokes here—just one last chance to lock in the best price possible.
Don’t miss out—Click the link in our bio to SAVE NOW! bit.ly/ALAAC25-Regi...
🎉 Great News! #ALAAC25 early rates have been extended through April 1, 2025, at 11:59pm CT! No April Fool's Day jokes here—just one last chance to lock in the best price possible.
Don’t miss out—Click the link in our bio to SAVE NOW! bit.ly/ALAAC25-Regi...