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Mom, K-5 Teacher Librarian, dog and cat lover, amateur photographer, reader, writer, reviewer.
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Books We Love is back with a brand new batch of hand-picked titles. Mix and match tags like “Book Club Ideas” and “Eye-Opening Reads.” Find 380+ new 2025 reads, and stick around to browse more than 4,000 books from the last 13 years.
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Books We Love is back with a brand new batch of hand-picked titles. Mix and match tags like “Book Club Ideas” and “Eye-Opening Reads.” Find 380+ new 2025 reads, and stick around to browse more than 4,000 books from the last 13 years.
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Memory and nostalgia in a Hmong home in St. Paul fuels this enticing picture book. I talk with the creators to learn more about nostalgia and the role architecture plays in our memories. 📚👍 #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/23/t...
The Blue House I Loved: A Q&A with Creators Kao Kalia Yang and Jen Shin
Memory and nostalgia in a Hmong home in St. Paul fuels this enticing picture book. I talk with the creators to learn more about nostalgia and the role architecture plays in our memories.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Memory and nostalgia in a Hmong home in St. Paul fuels this enticing picture book. I talk with the creators to learn more about nostalgia and the role architecture plays in our memories. 📚👍 #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/23/t...
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Happy #pubday to HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER by @katemessner.com!
From New York Times bestselling and award winning author, Kate Messner, comes an adventurous new chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
From New York Times bestselling and award winning author, Kate Messner, comes an adventurous new chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Happy #pubday to HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER by @katemessner.com!
From New York Times bestselling and award winning author, Kate Messner, comes an adventurous new chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
From New York Times bestselling and award winning author, Kate Messner, comes an adventurous new chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
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Happy #pubday to HOW TO SAVE AN OWL by @katemessner.com!
Join critter courier siblings Ivy and Ezra as they learn how to save their animal friends in this new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author, Kate Messner.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
Join critter courier siblings Ivy and Ezra as they learn how to save their animal friends in this new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author, Kate Messner.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Happy #pubday to HOW TO SAVE AN OWL by @katemessner.com!
Join critter courier siblings Ivy and Ezra as they learn how to save their animal friends in this new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author, Kate Messner.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
Join critter courier siblings Ivy and Ezra as they learn how to save their animal friends in this new chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author, Kate Messner.
On sale now in paperback!
katemessner.com/wildlife-res...
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
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On today's post we dig deeper into crafting HAIKU poems and celebrating them in Kidlit books!
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October 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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It's a #BookshelfHack that puts my mind and blood pressure at ease. #schoollibrarian #poolnoodle #bookbumpers
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's a #BookshelfHack that puts my mind and blood pressure at ease. #schoollibrarian #poolnoodle #bookbumpers
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🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
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“Different languages, different food, different customs. That's our neighborhood: wild and tangled and colorful. Like the best kind of garden.”
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My novel #wishtree was published eight years ago today. I'm so grateful to all the newcomers and welcomers who have found and shared this story.
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My novel #wishtree was published eight years ago today. I'm so grateful to all the newcomers and welcomers who have found and shared this story.
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“Different languages, different food, different customs. That's our neighborhood: wild and tangled and colorful. Like the best kind of garden.”
🌳🐦⬛🌼
My novel #wishtree was published eight years ago today. I'm so grateful to all the newcomers and welcomers who have found and shared this story.
🌳🐦⬛🌼
My novel #wishtree was published eight years ago today. I'm so grateful to all the newcomers and welcomers who have found and shared this story.
September 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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My new small museums for mental health w'shop is on Sat 4 Oct
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
September 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My new small museums for mental health w'shop is on Sat 4 Oct
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
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Nile Rodgers was staying at David Bowie's house, they were recording at Queen's studio.
Rodgers reveals how he transformed Bowie’s original folk-inspired guitar piece into a global 80s dance rock anthem, featuring funk-infused arrangements and a legendary guitar solo by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 🎶🎸
Rodgers reveals how he transformed Bowie’s original folk-inspired guitar piece into a global 80s dance rock anthem, featuring funk-infused arrangements and a legendary guitar solo by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 🎶🎸
David Bowie’s Biggest Hit: Nile Rodgers Breaks Down ‘Let’s Dance’
YouTube video by Victoria and Albert Museum
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September 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Nile Rodgers was staying at David Bowie's house, they were recording at Queen's studio.
Rodgers reveals how he transformed Bowie’s original folk-inspired guitar piece into a global 80s dance rock anthem, featuring funk-infused arrangements and a legendary guitar solo by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 🎶🎸
Rodgers reveals how he transformed Bowie’s original folk-inspired guitar piece into a global 80s dance rock anthem, featuring funk-infused arrangements and a legendary guitar solo by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 🎶🎸
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As anyone who’s taught middle school knows, a classroom filled with young adolescents can transform from chill to rowdy in a matter of seconds.
These teacher-tested tactics can help you quickly restore calm! 🙌
These teacher-tested tactics can help you quickly restore calm! 🙌
23 Ways to Quiet a Chaotic Middle School Class
Teacher-tested attention-getting routines to help you quickly restore calm and focus to noisy middle school classrooms.
edut.to
September 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
As anyone who’s taught middle school knows, a classroom filled with young adolescents can transform from chill to rowdy in a matter of seconds.
These teacher-tested tactics can help you quickly restore calm! 🙌
These teacher-tested tactics can help you quickly restore calm! 🙌
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From letmeknowhowitgoes on IG: “Played around with a little something today.
Yesterday, I was talking to teachers about how we might help students to notice when they are distracted and name the distraction as a way to mindfully pivot. I played around with this student-facing chart today.”
#EduSky
Yesterday, I was talking to teachers about how we might help students to notice when they are distracted and name the distraction as a way to mindfully pivot. I played around with this student-facing chart today.”
#EduSky
September 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
From letmeknowhowitgoes on IG: “Played around with a little something today.
Yesterday, I was talking to teachers about how we might help students to notice when they are distracted and name the distraction as a way to mindfully pivot. I played around with this student-facing chart today.”
#EduSky
Yesterday, I was talking to teachers about how we might help students to notice when they are distracted and name the distraction as a way to mindfully pivot. I played around with this student-facing chart today.”
#EduSky
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Teachers! Librarians! Writers!
Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love.
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#kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky #TLSky
#Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
@ldelia.bsky.social
@wendygarland.bsky.social
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social
Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love.
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#kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky #TLSky
#Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
@ldelia.bsky.social
@wendygarland.bsky.social
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social
Welcome Back to Celebrate Nonfiction!
Welcome back to another year of celebrating nonfiction and the kids who love it. It’s Year 17 for this blog, and I’m excited to continue th...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Teachers! Librarians! Writers!
Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love.
tinyurl.com/ycy4adrp
#kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky #TLSky
#Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
@ldelia.bsky.social
@wendygarland.bsky.social
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social
Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love.
tinyurl.com/ycy4adrp
#kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky #TLSky
#Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
@ldelia.bsky.social
@wendygarland.bsky.social
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social
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Another great newsletter from KidLit for Growing Minds is up! #teachers #librarians check out how to use picture book biographies in your classrooms. Don't miss
"There's a Book for That" for October or the book bundle giveaway!
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"There's a Book for That" for October or the book bundle giveaway!
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com/p/picture-bo...
Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility
By Lisa Rogers
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September 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Another great newsletter from KidLit for Growing Minds is up! #teachers #librarians check out how to use picture book biographies in your classrooms. Don't miss
"There's a Book for That" for October or the book bundle giveaway!
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com/p/picture-bo...
"There's a Book for That" for October or the book bundle giveaway!
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com/p/picture-bo...
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Educators: Getting ready for the new school year? Check out my free print-ready classroom posters, activity sheets, and other resources:
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#EduSky #PrimarySky #TeacherSky
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#EduSky #PrimarySky #TeacherSky
August 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Educators: Getting ready for the new school year? Check out my free print-ready classroom posters, activity sheets, and other resources:
debbieohi.com/resources/re...
#EduSky #PrimarySky #TeacherSky
debbieohi.com/resources/re...
#EduSky #PrimarySky #TeacherSky
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Build classroom community—from the start of the school year till the end! 📅 These activities (for elementary, middle, *and* high school) can help.
#EduSky
#EduSky
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.
edut.to
August 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Build classroom community—from the start of the school year till the end! 📅 These activities (for elementary, middle, *and* high school) can help.
#EduSky
#EduSky
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With back-to-school time right around the corner, I brought together 32 amazing books to celebrate.
Check out this special You've Been Book'd With Books for Back-to-School Time here in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave...
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#TLSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs #EduSky
Check out this special You've Been Book'd With Books for Back-to-School Time here in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave...
buff.ly/dHhvsIn
#TLSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs #EduSky
August 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With back-to-school time right around the corner, I brought together 32 amazing books to celebrate.
Check out this special You've Been Book'd With Books for Back-to-School Time here in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave...
buff.ly/dHhvsIn
#TLSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs #EduSky
Check out this special You've Been Book'd With Books for Back-to-School Time here in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave...
buff.ly/dHhvsIn
#TLSky #tlchat #futurereadylibs #EduSky
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love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.
IG nytimes
IG nytimes
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.
IG nytimes
IG nytimes
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
August 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
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5 Special Ways To Make Digital Literacy Part of Your Back-to-School Night in the Library! 🥳🥳🥳
In this post, you will find everything you need for these 5 interactive and fun stations around digital literacy for all families.❤️
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#futurereadylibs #edchat #TLSky #EduSky #backtoschool
In this post, you will find everything you need for these 5 interactive and fun stations around digital literacy for all families.❤️
buff.ly/cwy0pHl
#futurereadylibs #edchat #TLSky #EduSky #backtoschool
August 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
5 Special Ways To Make Digital Literacy Part of Your Back-to-School Night in the Library! 🥳🥳🥳
In this post, you will find everything you need for these 5 interactive and fun stations around digital literacy for all families.❤️
buff.ly/cwy0pHl
#futurereadylibs #edchat #TLSky #EduSky #backtoschool
In this post, you will find everything you need for these 5 interactive and fun stations around digital literacy for all families.❤️
buff.ly/cwy0pHl
#futurereadylibs #edchat #TLSky #EduSky #backtoschool
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I am wishing you the very best for the week to come.
I am wishing you the very best for the week to come.
August 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I am wishing you the very best for the week to come.
I am wishing you the very best for the week to come.
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
August 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a fun day tomorrow.
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a really lovely day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a really lovely day tomorrow.
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a really lovely day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a really lovely day tomorrow.