Jessica Ralli
@jessicaralli.bsky.social
#EarlyLiteracy Coordinator @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | Librarian (Class of 2027) | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
The freedom to read is part of early literacy. Alongside books and readiness tips, we share resources on intellectual freedom so families understand how book bans affect young children. Supporting early literacy means ensuring all kids can access a full range of stories.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The freedom to read is part of early literacy. Alongside books and readiness tips, we share resources on intellectual freedom so families understand how book bans affect young children. Supporting early literacy means ensuring all kids can access a full range of stories.
I love talking to librarians about the #FreedomToRead #nyla2025 💥 Thank you for sharing all of the advocacy you’re doing every day! 💓
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I love talking to librarians about the #FreedomToRead #nyla2025 💥 Thank you for sharing all of the advocacy you’re doing every day! 💓
Just in time for #BannedBooksWeek The @bklynlibrary.bsky.social Library Freedom to Read Toolkit helps families with young kids explore why stories matter & how to stand up for the right to read. Created w/ @ncacensorship.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social & Pat Scales. #BooksUnbanned #FreedomToRead
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Just in time for #BannedBooksWeek The @bklynlibrary.bsky.social Library Freedom to Read Toolkit helps families with young kids explore why stories matter & how to stand up for the right to read. Created w/ @ncacensorship.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social & Pat Scales. #BooksUnbanned #FreedomToRead
Coming soon! We’re creating a toolkit for young children and their families to discuss, and take action to protect the #FreedomToRead. This 10 page booklet will be available on the BPL website for download during #BannedBooksWeek🎉
August 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Coming soon! We’re creating a toolkit for young children and their families to discuss, and take action to protect the #FreedomToRead. This 10 page booklet will be available on the BPL website for download during #BannedBooksWeek🎉
It’s great to see so many new voices speaking out for #Palestine. We need everyone to say
#FreePalestine and
#FeedPalestine loudly. Speak up if now you haven't yet. Call your reps congress.gov/members and demand a permanent #ceasefire and end to
The blockade.
#FreePalestine and
#FeedPalestine loudly. Speak up if now you haven't yet. Call your reps congress.gov/members and demand a permanent #ceasefire and end to
The blockade.
July 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It’s great to see so many new voices speaking out for #Palestine. We need everyone to say
#FreePalestine and
#FeedPalestine loudly. Speak up if now you haven't yet. Call your reps congress.gov/members and demand a permanent #ceasefire and end to
The blockade.
#FreePalestine and
#FeedPalestine loudly. Speak up if now you haven't yet. Call your reps congress.gov/members and demand a permanent #ceasefire and end to
The blockade.
We’re working on a Freedom to Read advocacy toolkit for children 2-8 for #BannedBooksWeek! What are some kid friendly actions families can take together to fight #BookBans?
July 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re working on a Freedom to Read advocacy toolkit for children 2-8 for #BannedBooksWeek! What are some kid friendly actions families can take together to fight #BookBans?
The series is officially complete! ALL OF US: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT DISABILITY is a powerful new addition to the First Conversations series, written by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison with Jessica Ralli + art by Jonathan Eden. #kidlit #BookstagramTuesday #NewBooks bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
July 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The series is officially complete! ALL OF US: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT DISABILITY is a powerful new addition to the First Conversations series, written by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison with Jessica Ralli + art by Jonathan Eden. #kidlit #BookstagramTuesday #NewBooks bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
We’re making #BannedBook necklaces at #Alaac25 #booksunbanned booth 135. Learn about library partnerships and program funding!
June 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We’re making #BannedBook necklaces at #Alaac25 #booksunbanned booth 135. Learn about library partnerships and program funding!
@sevenstories.bsky.social Big fan of your books for young readers! #ALAAC25
June 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@sevenstories.bsky.social Big fan of your books for young readers! #ALAAC25
Add your ideas about the #FreedomToRead padlet.com/jessicaralli...
June 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Add your ideas about the #FreedomToRead padlet.com/jessicaralli...
@freelibrary.bsky.social Finally got to visit this beautiful and historic library!
June 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
@freelibrary.bsky.social Finally got to visit this beautiful and historic library!
A group of parents in my district have donated First Conversations books to their classroom libraries. Grateful! 💓💓💓
June 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A group of parents in my district have donated First Conversations books to their classroom libraries. Grateful! 💓💓💓
My oldest brought home their ceramics projects and I’m in love 💙💚
June 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My oldest brought home their ceramics projects and I’m in love 💙💚
Join me, @rpayne.bsky.social, @thetututeacher.bsky.social and Pat Scales at #ALAAC25. We'll be talking about #FreedomToRead Storytimes! Learn more: bklynlib.org/readfreely
June 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Join me, @rpayne.bsky.social, @thetututeacher.bsky.social and Pat Scales at #ALAAC25. We'll be talking about #FreedomToRead Storytimes! Learn more: bklynlib.org/readfreely
The final book in the #FirstConversations series published by RISE @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social will be out in the world on July 1st! You can pre-order wherever books are sold! It will be available as a board book, hardcover, audiobook and Wonderbook. bookshop.org/p/books...
June 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The final book in the #FirstConversations series published by RISE @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social will be out in the world on July 1st! You can pre-order wherever books are sold! It will be available as a board book, hardcover, audiobook and Wonderbook. bookshop.org/p/books...
Representation matters! We use these interactive bookmarks in our #freedomtoread storytimes. Learn more at our panel at #ALAAC25 “Free Children Read Freely”🎉 #kidlit #libraries #weneeddiversebooks
June 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Representation matters! We use these interactive bookmarks in our #freedomtoread storytimes. Learn more at our panel at #ALAAC25 “Free Children Read Freely”🎉 #kidlit #libraries #weneeddiversebooks
Finally have a full set of #FirstConversations! #kidlit
June 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Finally have a full set of #FirstConversations! #kidlit
A spread from our new book/an accessible path in my local Community Garden 💫
June 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A spread from our new book/an accessible path in my local Community Garden 💫
With my kids, thousands of people and @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social in the streets to say #nokings #nofossilfuels #abolishice
June 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
With my kids, thousands of people and @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social in the streets to say #nokings #nofossilfuels #abolishice
Looking forward to #alaac25 and sharing best practices for #freedomtoreadstorytimes with an amazing panel @thetututeacher.bsky.social, Pat Scales and Rachel Payne @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Looking forward to #alaac25 and sharing best practices for #freedomtoreadstorytimes with an amazing panel @thetututeacher.bsky.social, Pat Scales and Rachel Payne @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
This year our #earlychildhood symposium explores #climatejustice with help from @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social 💚 bklynlib.org/ecsymposium
March 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
This year our #earlychildhood symposium explores #climatejustice with help from @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social 💚 bklynlib.org/ecsymposium
Today, we showed up for trans kids! We showed up to tell them they are loved and beautiful. That we see them, we care for them, and we will fight for them.
@nyulangonepccsm.bsky.social , @NYPHospital, and @mountsinainyc.bsky.social have a duty to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth in NY!
@nyulangonepccsm.bsky.social , @NYPHospital, and @mountsinainyc.bsky.social have a duty to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth in NY!
February 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today, we showed up for trans kids! We showed up to tell them they are loved and beautiful. That we see them, we care for them, and we will fight for them.
@nyulangonepccsm.bsky.social , @NYPHospital, and @mountsinainyc.bsky.social have a duty to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth in NY!
@nyulangonepccsm.bsky.social , @NYPHospital, and @mountsinainyc.bsky.social have a duty to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth in NY!
Did you know there will soon be 8️⃣ books in the First Conversations Series? Firstconversations.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Did you know there will soon be 8️⃣ books in the First Conversations Series? Firstconversations.com
Do you make books? Have you joined @authorsabb.bsky.social ? Join us? We need everyone♥️
February 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Do you make books? Have you joined @authorsabb.bsky.social ? Join us? We need everyone♥️