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Library Girl
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
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She/Her. Teacher, learner, rabble rouser. Part-time zombie slayer. 🏳️‍🌈 Ally.
Co Author: Fact VS Fiction (2018 ) Developing Digital Detectives (2021). My posts. My rules. 💙
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✨ Don’t blink, y’all! ✨ The ⭐️ Starred Review Spreadsheet ⭐️ that I curate with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social is officially up to date!

You can check our my update here: www.librarygirl.net/post/among-t...

#tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #kidlit #skybrarians #librarians #mglit #yalit
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!

📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22

#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!

📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording

Hope to see you there!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Come see me at NCTE!! I'm so excited to be presenting THREE TIMES with these absolute brainiacs! I mean... look at this line up!! 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 #TLSky #NCTE25 #EduSky
A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” announcement titled “I’m Presenting!” promoting the session “Making Brave & Bold Writing Choices!” The panel includes Jen Vincent, Chris Barton, Adam Gidwitz, Jennifer LaGarde, Sharee Miller, and Jasmine Warga. The session is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 105. The design includes a starry night background and colorful text. A conference announcement for “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” with the title “I’m Presenting!” and the session “Boys Will Be Boys: Reading, Centering, and Celebrating Books That Reinforce Healthy Depictions of Masculinity.” The panel includes Patrick Andrus, Federico Erebia, Josh Galarza, Rex Ogle, John Schu, and Jeff Zentner, moderated by Jennifer LaGarde. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. in Room 108/110. The background features a dark starry sky and stylized paper mountains. A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” presentation graphic with the title “I’m Presenting!” for the session “From Story-Time to Screen Time: Cultivating Media Mindfulness Through Picturebooks.” Featured presenters are Jennifer LaGarde, Cindy Minnich, Katherine Sokolowski, Jen Vincent, and Kristin Ziemke. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Mile High Ballroom 3A. The background includes layered mountains and glowing text.
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Small snail surrounded by a scattering of pine needles.
November 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I saw an owl yesterday. I’m only an aspiring birder, but I’m almost certain it was a barred owl. It flew directly across my path to grab prey from the ground. Then off it went. There were no witnesses. My phone was not handy for photos. Still, I feel I deserve the @cordellmatthew.bsky.social award.
Book cover for To See An Owl by Matthew Cordell.
October 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
A cheerful cartoon sloth waves while sitting with a blue laptop displaying the #TLSkyChat logo. The sloth’s speech bubble says, “PICK YOUR SPEED!” with a red heart beneath. The background fades from pink at the top to blue at the bottom. Bold text at the top reads: “LIVE OR AS A #SLOWCHAT — JOIN THE #TLSKYCHAT CONVO!”
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #8 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #8.” Text reads: “Q8: Finally, let’s share the books of our hearts! Books that may not show up on an award’s list this year, but that hold a special place in your reader’s heart!” A row of pastel hearts and colorful stacked books appears along the bottom. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left, and a yellow banner at the bottom says “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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💛📚 Q8:Finally, let’s share the books of our hearts! Books that may not show up on an award’s list this year, but that hold a special place in your reader’s heart! Share A8 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #8.” Text reads: “Q8: Finally, let’s share the books of our hearts! Books that may not show up on an award’s list this year, but that hold a special place in your reader’s heart!” A row of pastel hearts and colorful stacked books appears along the bottom. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left, and a yellow banner at the bottom says “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #7 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #7.” Text reads: “Q7: If your readers were on an award committee this year, what books would win top honors? Let’s share the 2025 titles that you just can’t keep on the shelf!” On the right, an illustration shows a smiling person hugging a green book with two orange hearts above. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists chat participation tips. The #TLSkyChat logo is at the top left, and a yellow banner at the bottom says “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 If your readers were on an award committee this year, what books would win top honors? Let’s share the 2025 titles
that you just can’t keep on the shelf!

For more info visit: tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #7.” Text reads: “Q7: If your readers were on an award committee this year, what books would win top honors? Let’s share the 2025 titles that you just can’t keep on the shelf!” On the right, an illustration shows a smiling person hugging a green book with two orange hearts above. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists chat participation tips. The #TLSkyChat logo is at the top left, and a yellow banner at the bottom says “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #6 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #6.” Text reads: “Q6: Let’s make some predictions! Which books or creators do you think the awards committees will show some love to this year?” On the right is an illustration of a fortune teller in a purple robe gazing into a crystal ball labeled “2025 Book Awards.” On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left.
October 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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💛📚 Q6: Let’s make some predictions! Which books or creators do you think the awards committees will show some love to this year? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #6.” Text reads: “Q6: Let’s make some predictions! Which books or creators do you think the awards committees will show some love to this year?” On the right is an illustration of a fortune teller in a purple robe gazing into a crystal ball labeled “2025 Book Awards.” On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left.
October 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #5 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #5.” Text reads: “Q5: Although recent efforts have emphasized inclusion, over the years some award lists have been criticized for lacking representation or accessibility. What shifts have you noticed (if any), and what do you still hope to see?” On the right is an illustration of a brown book with a gold medal featuring accessibility and inclusion icons. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists chat participation tips and the #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top.
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Q5 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Although recent efforts have emphasized inclusion, over the years, some award lists have been criticized for lacking representation or accessibility. What shifts have you noticed (if any), and what do you still hope to see?

For more info visit: tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #5.” Text reads: “Q5: Although recent efforts have emphasized inclusion, over the years some award lists have been criticized for lacking representation or accessibility. What shifts have you noticed (if any), and what do you still hope to see?” On the right is an illustration of a brown book with a gold medal featuring accessibility and inclusion icons. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists chat participation tips and the #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top.
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #4 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #4.” Text reads: “Q4: Now let’s talk some specifics! Which book awards do you look forward to each year? (Are you a Newbery Nerd or a Schneider Stan?) Which awards do you still need to learn more about?” On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo is at the top left. On the right, a smiling woman wearing a “Book Hero!” shirt points upward.
October 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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💛📚 Q4: Now let’s talk some specifics! Which book awards do you look forward to each year? (Are you a Newbery Nerd or a Schneider Stan?) Which awards do you still need to learn more about? Share A4 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #4.” Text reads: “Q4: Now let’s talk some specifics! Which book awards do you look forward to each year? (Are you a Newbery Nerd or a Schneider Stan?) Which awards do you still need to learn more about?” On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo is at the top left. On the right, a smiling woman wearing a “Book Hero!” shirt points upward.
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #3 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #3.” Text reads: “Q3: Each book award committee is made up of volunteers who dedicate a full year to reading and celebrating literature for young people. 💛 If you could tell or ask them one thing (thanks, advice, a question, or a gentle nudge), what would it be?” On the right is a green message icon with “Thank you!” written inside and a red notification bubble labeled “1.” The left sidebar lists #TLSkyChat reminders.
October 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Each book award committee is made up of volunteers who dedicate a full year to reading and celebrating books for young ppl. 💛 If you could tell/ask them one thing, (thanks, advice, a question etc), what would it be?

For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #3.” Text reads: “Q3: Each book award committee is made up of volunteers who dedicate a full year to reading and celebrating literature for young people. 💛 If you could tell or ask them one thing (thanks, advice, a question, or a gentle nudge), what would it be?” On the right is a green message icon with “Thank you!” written inside and a red notification bubble labeled “1.” The left sidebar lists #TLSkyChat reminders.
October 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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💛📚 Q2: Now let’s chat about book awards and their potential role in reader’s advisory! Share your best ideas for using awards lists to connect your readers to potential books of their hearts. Drop A2 with #TLSkyChat. More info: tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat titled “QUESTION #2.” Text reads: “Q2: Now let’s chat about book awards and their potential role in reader’s advisory! Share your best ideas for using awards lists to connect your readers to potential books of their hearts.” On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo is at the top left, and an illustration shows diverse children sitting and climbing on stacks of books.
October 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #1 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat, titled “QUESTION #1.” Text reads: “Q1: Let’s start with book awards and their potential role in collection development. How do you leverage awards lists to inform the books you purchase, display, book talk, etc.?” A yellow speech bubble with five blue stars appears on the right. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left.
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Here it is! Q1 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Let’s start with book awards and their potential role in collection development. How do you leverage awards lists to inform the books you purchase, display, book talk, etc?

For more info visit: tlskychat.com
Graphic for #TLSkyChat, titled “QUESTION #1.” Text reads: “Q1: Let’s start with book awards and their potential role in collection development. How do you leverage awards lists to inform the books you purchase, display, book talk, etc.?” A yellow speech bubble with five blue stars appears on the right. On the left, a yellow “Reminders” box lists: use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. The #TLSkyChat logo appears at the top left.
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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We will be following the Q1, A1 format for tonight’s #TLSkyChat. Don’t forget to include the #TLSkyChat hashtag on all your posts! Are you ready? The first question is coming up.
A pastel graphic for #TLSkyChat featuring a smartphone with red chat bubbles. The first says “Q1: We will be following…” and the next says “A1: the Q1/A1 format for tonight’s chat!” Another bubble reads, “Don’t forget to include the #TLSkyChat hashtag in all your posts!” The #TLSkyChat logo with an open book and orange mug appears at the top left. A purple banner at the bottom says, “Join us on Wednesdays! 8pm ET / 5pm PT.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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I'm Jennifer! 👋🏻 I'm a former classroom teacher, school/public librarian and a digital teaching & learning specialist. I currently live, work, read & drink lots of coffee in the PNW. I’m also one of the #TLSkyChat co-moderators. You can follow my adventures at librarygirl.net!
A contact graphic for Jennifer LaGarde. The top banner reads “Jennifer LaGarde” in white text on a red background. Below, a cartoon superhero librarian with red glasses, a red cape, and a phone in one hand holds up a book in the other. Text in the center reads “email: jennifer@librarygirl.net ,” with labels showing “me” and “website.” The #TLSkyChat logo with an open book and orange mug appears in the top right corner.
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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🙏 Thank you for joining us for #TLSkyChat! Tonight we’re chatting about the upcoming Book Awards Season! Check out the questions at tlskychat.com! 🌡️ In the meantime, let's check-in! Since The Louvre was in the news this week, which famous artwork is best capturing your vibe right now?
A colorful graphic with the words “HOW R U?” down the left side. Four numbered famous paintings represent moods: 1️⃣ A poised Black woman in a white dress on a red couch (Portrait of Madame Ramus by Beauford Delaney). 2️⃣ A man in blue slumped forward with his head in his hands (by Van Gogh). 3️⃣ Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait with monkeys and foliage. 4️⃣ “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. #TLSkyChat logo appears in the center.
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM