GigiMcAllister.bsky.social
@gigimcallister.bsky.social
K-5 School Librarian, educator of 32 years, occasional blogger at thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com, chairperson Nerdcamp NNE, contributer to Choice Literacy, NBCT, Autism Mom #schoollibrarian #TLSky #EduSky #Futurereadylib
It’s Gratitude Week in the library! Students hear a read aloud and write thank-you letters to staff members.
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It’s Gratitude Week in the library! Students hear a read aloud and write thank-you letters to staff members.
Brave acorn isn’t afraid to jump from the tree to seek out adventure. Then he faces a setback and can’t roll around any more. Could staying still be just what he needs? There is so much to dive into: life cycles of trees, character traits, character changes, & themes are just a few. #edusky #tlsky
November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The 6-7 bookmarks and poll have been a hit so far this week. Right now the number 6 has more than twice the number of votes as the number seven. 🤷🏻♀️#schoollibrarian #6-7 #passiveprogramming
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The 6-7 bookmarks and poll have been a hit so far this week. Right now the number 6 has more than twice the number of votes as the number seven. 🤷🏻♀️#schoollibrarian #6-7 #passiveprogramming
October 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just finished this fun book from this year’s Maine Student Book Award list. Fans of diary style books with lots of fun drawings will like this one. Can anxious, practical Maple become fun and win her best friend back? #mainestudentbookaward #schoollibrarian
October 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just finished this fun book from this year’s Maine Student Book Award list. Fans of diary style books with lots of fun drawings will like this one. Can anxious, practical Maple become fun and win her best friend back? #mainestudentbookaward #schoollibrarian
What my garage looks like 2 weeks before NerdcampNNE #10 because of the generous donations of publishers and authors. You won’t want to miss this day of learning with like-minded colleagues! Register today. bit.ly/3HiDRvp #nerdcampnne
September 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What my garage looks like 2 weeks before NerdcampNNE #10 because of the generous donations of publishers and authors. You won’t want to miss this day of learning with like-minded colleagues! Register today. bit.ly/3HiDRvp #nerdcampnne
Started year 33 today! Bring on the readers! #schoollibrarian #TLsky
August 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Started year 33 today! Bring on the readers! #schoollibrarian #TLsky
I am only 2 chapters into this new book by @frankisibberson.bsky.social and Lynsey Burkins and it has given me so much to think about in terms of student agency in read alouds. #readaloud #incommunitywithreaders
June 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am only 2 chapters into this new book by @frankisibberson.bsky.social and Lynsey Burkins and it has given me so much to think about in terms of student agency in read alouds. #readaloud #incommunitywithreaders
This group of 5th graders has started to use their time after book checkout to perform dramatic readings of picture books and it is just the best thing! This week featured Pinkalicious. #schoollibrarian
May 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This group of 5th graders has started to use their time after book checkout to perform dramatic readings of picture books and it is just the best thing! This week featured Pinkalicious. #schoollibrarian
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social kicks off Reading Roundup today.
April 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social kicks off Reading Roundup today.
Middle grade readers need more high-quality short books. I really like this fantasy series from Christina Soontornvat. Each book is less than 150 pages with short chapters. The writing is wonderful & the storyline will have middle grade readers looking for the next book. @soontornvat.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Middle grade readers need more high-quality short books. I really like this fantasy series from Christina Soontornvat. Each book is less than 150 pages with short chapters. The writing is wonderful & the storyline will have middle grade readers looking for the next book. @soontornvat.bsky.social
Whether you are new to the field, or a veteran educator, Tammy Mulligan's The Power of Quick and Frequent Practice has something for you. Read my post if you want more info about this book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-... #quickandfrequentpractice
March 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Whether you are new to the field, or a veteran educator, Tammy Mulligan's The Power of Quick and Frequent Practice has something for you. Read my post if you want more info about this book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-... #quickandfrequentpractice
I read Whale Fall by @mstewartscience.bsky.social and Rob Dunlavey with 5th graders this week. I highly recommend this book as an interesting and informative book that holds students interest from beginning to end. I learned a ton!
January 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I read Whale Fall by @mstewartscience.bsky.social and Rob Dunlavey with 5th graders this week. I highly recommend this book as an interesting and informative book that holds students interest from beginning to end. I learned a ton!
This novel-in-verse really resonated with my middle school self. The spiral perms, jeans rolled up tight at the ankle, jelly shoes and hoop earrings & the deep desire to fit in with the “cool kids” all ring true. Middle grade readers will enjoy Cayenne’s story. @jessicavitalis.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 7:48 PM
This novel-in-verse really resonated with my middle school self. The spiral perms, jeans rolled up tight at the ankle, jelly shoes and hoop earrings & the deep desire to fit in with the “cool kids” all ring true. Middle grade readers will enjoy Cayenne’s story. @jessicavitalis.bsky.social
December 25, 2024 at 8:38 PM
December 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
We had a great visit with @tavaresbooks.bsky.social this week. Students have been drawing and reflecting on their writing lives in the library ever since.
November 23, 2024 at 1:36 PM
We had a great visit with @tavaresbooks.bsky.social this week. Students have been drawing and reflecting on their writing lives in the library ever since.
Matt Tavares will be visiting our district in a couple of weeks and we are so excited! This week I read Twenty-One Steps to my 3-5 students. The students were incredibly respectful in their discussions and you could have heard a pin drop during the read aloud.
November 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Matt Tavares will be visiting our district in a couple of weeks and we are so excited! This week I read Twenty-One Steps to my 3-5 students. The students were incredibly respectful in their discussions and you could have heard a pin drop during the read aloud.