Melissa Thom
@msthombookitis.bsky.social
MS Teacher Librarian; ALA/AASL/NCTE; LJ Mover & Shaker; Nerdy Book Girl; #Bookposse; Joyful Learning Podcast Co-Creator @JoyfulLearnPod #JoyfulMaking = Etsy Shop full of #LiteracyInspiredCrafts
Spent my morning working on orders for #joyfulmaking! My hand zippered pouches make great gifts for a variety of occasions! Looking for the perfect thank you gift for teachers, librarians, and educators? Coin purse size $5 and is perfect for a gift card or just by itself. 😊🤩 DM for more info.
April 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Spent my morning working on orders for #joyfulmaking! My hand zippered pouches make great gifts for a variety of occasions! Looking for the perfect thank you gift for teachers, librarians, and educators? Coin purse size $5 and is perfect for a gift card or just by itself. 😊🤩 DM for more info.
So excited for my #bookmail!! “What Happened Then” by @erindowning.bsky.social will be at the top of a very large spring break #TBR list! 🎉🎉👏🏻💓🌺
#TLSkyChat #scholastic #bookposse #joyfulreading
#TLSkyChat #scholastic #bookposse #joyfulreading
April 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
So excited for my #bookmail!! “What Happened Then” by @erindowning.bsky.social will be at the top of a very large spring break #TBR list! 🎉🎉👏🏻💓🌺
#TLSkyChat #scholastic #bookposse #joyfulreading
#TLSkyChat #scholastic #bookposse #joyfulreading
The most amazing #bookmail! I am already halfway through book 2! Highly recommend this series by @dhonielle.bsky.social!! so many metaphors and parallels to what is happening in today’s world. And it definitely has #Magical Vibes. #joyfulreading #joyfulteacherlibrarian @henryholtbooks.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The most amazing #bookmail! I am already halfway through book 2! Highly recommend this series by @dhonielle.bsky.social!! so many metaphors and parallels to what is happening in today’s world. And it definitely has #Magical Vibes. #joyfulreading #joyfulteacherlibrarian @henryholtbooks.bsky.social
So excited to see a *NEW* book by #CTAuthor @sarahdarerlittman.bsky.social & Cindy L. Otis. #Influenced sounds like a VERY timely and important book for #readers of ALL ages! @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social #ctcaslreads #medialiteracy
March 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
So excited to see a *NEW* book by #CTAuthor @sarahdarerlittman.bsky.social & Cindy L. Otis. #Influenced sounds like a VERY timely and important book for #readers of ALL ages! @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social #ctcaslreads #medialiteracy
What a FUN afternoon! I spent some time with @debbimichiko.bsky.social & @authorgracelin.bsky.social in Mystic at #BankSquareBooks celebrating #TheLastAcademy #booklaunch! Saw @armyvet5.bsky.social too:) #bookjoy #joyfulteacherlibrarian #ctcaslreads @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
What a FUN afternoon! I spent some time with @debbimichiko.bsky.social & @authorgracelin.bsky.social in Mystic at #BankSquareBooks celebrating #TheLastAcademy #booklaunch! Saw @armyvet5.bsky.social too:) #bookjoy #joyfulteacherlibrarian #ctcaslreads @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social
This is exciting news-- @georgejreije.bsky.social has a new duology coming out! #mglit @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This is exciting news-- @georgejreije.bsky.social has a new duology coming out! #mglit @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social
Look what arrived!! Can’t wait to process and add to my middle school collection. 👏🏻🎉🛸👽
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #ctcaslreads
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #ctcaslreads
February 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Look what arrived!! Can’t wait to process and add to my middle school collection. 👏🏻🎉🛸👽
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #ctcaslreads
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #ctcaslreads
I just finished the #audiobook of #UnmaskingAI by @poetofcode.bsky.social and ordered a hard copy because it’s a book I need to own. Highly recommend this to all!!
February 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I just finished the #audiobook of #UnmaskingAI by @poetofcode.bsky.social and ordered a hard copy because it’s a book I need to own. Highly recommend this to all!!
Absolutely hooked on How to Tell a True Story by @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social!! @holidayhouse.bsky.social #ctcaslreads #bookposse @jluss.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Absolutely hooked on How to Tell a True Story by @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social!! @holidayhouse.bsky.social #ctcaslreads #bookposse @jluss.bsky.social
So excited for my #BookMail today from @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social 💖🎉 I am already on page 30 and completely intrigued. #ctcaslreads @holidayhouse.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
So excited for my #BookMail today from @triciaspringstubb.bsky.social 💖🎉 I am already on page 30 and completely intrigued. #ctcaslreads @holidayhouse.bsky.social
Can’t wait to get my finished copy of #WhatFellFromTheSky by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social Henderson!! I pre-ordered it, and you should too!! It’s based on real events and I think I the blurb on the back describes it perfectly by saying, “perfect for fans of The Goonies and Stranger Things.” 👽
January 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Can’t wait to get my finished copy of #WhatFellFromTheSky by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social Henderson!! I pre-ordered it, and you should too!! It’s based on real events and I think I the blurb on the back describes it perfectly by saying, “perfect for fans of The Goonies and Stranger Things.” 👽
Check out these canvas tote bags that I made this past week! 💖😊🧵
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
December 16, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Check out these canvas tote bags that I made this past week! 💖😊🧵
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
Check out these canvas tote bags that I made this past week! 💖😊🧵
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
December 16, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Check out these canvas tote bags that I made this past week! 💖😊🧵
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
DM me or add a comment if you are interested. They are $20 each and I will pay for shipping. (US only).
If you life in the Branford or West Hartford area I might be able to deliver. 😊 #joyfulmaking
An unexpected day off from school because of weather means more time for sewing! This fabric is really fun! #joyfulmaking
If it doesn’t sell at @parkvillemarket next weekend, I will add it to my Etsy shop!
If it doesn’t sell at @parkvillemarket next weekend, I will add it to my Etsy shop!
December 5, 2024 at 4:56 PM
An unexpected day off from school because of weather means more time for sewing! This fabric is really fun! #joyfulmaking
If it doesn’t sell at @parkvillemarket next weekend, I will add it to my Etsy shop!
If it doesn’t sell at @parkvillemarket next weekend, I will add it to my Etsy shop!
I was able to do some #Sewing last night! 🧵 I started to make some bags out of the cotton canvas I purchased this summer!(15inx15in)
I am going to add them to my inventory for the holiday market I have coming up! If you are interested, they are $15 plus shipping! DM me. 😊
#Joyfulmaking #maker
I am going to add them to my inventory for the holiday market I have coming up! If you are interested, they are $15 plus shipping! DM me. 😊
#Joyfulmaking #maker
December 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
I was able to do some #Sewing last night! 🧵 I started to make some bags out of the cotton canvas I purchased this summer!(15inx15in)
I am going to add them to my inventory for the holiday market I have coming up! If you are interested, they are $15 plus shipping! DM me. 😊
#Joyfulmaking #maker
I am going to add them to my inventory for the holiday market I have coming up! If you are interested, they are $15 plus shipping! DM me. 😊
#Joyfulmaking #maker
We made 20 fleece blankets in our middle school #library #Makerspace last year! They will be donated to the local Children’s Hospital! 😊💖🎉
#MakeADifference
#MakeADifference
December 3, 2024 at 10:28 AM
We made 20 fleece blankets in our middle school #library #Makerspace last year! They will be donated to the local Children’s Hospital! 😊💖🎉
#MakeADifference
#MakeADifference
“We need to change the narrative” of our current state of things and the history we teach the younger generations. @bryanstevenson #ncte2024 #JustMercy
November 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
“We need to change the narrative” of our current state of things and the history we teach the younger generations. @bryanstevenson #ncte2024 #JustMercy
Enjoying my first session of the day with @rutasepetys and @stevesheinken!! #TheBletchleyRiddle #historicalfiction
November 23, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Enjoying my first session of the day with @rutasepetys and @stevesheinken!! #TheBletchleyRiddle #historicalfiction
What a fun (and early) morning meeting up with members of the #ForTheLoveOfMG group. @laurastegman.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @kchowrites.bsky.social @danakramaroff.bsky.social @jsamtaylorauthor.bsky.social @lauraparnum.bsky.social @nancytandon.bsky.social @alysawishingrad.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:51 PM
What a fun (and early) morning meeting up with members of the #ForTheLoveOfMG group. @laurastegman.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @kchowrites.bsky.social @danakramaroff.bsky.social @jsamtaylorauthor.bsky.social @lauraparnum.bsky.social @nancytandon.bsky.social @alysawishingrad.bsky.social
@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social So excited to connect IRL at #ncte2024. 💖🎉😊
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social So excited to connect IRL at #ncte2024. 💖🎉😊
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Rocking my #librarian shoes today!! #ncte24
November 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Rocking my #librarian shoes today!! #ncte24
The #ncte2024 conference has had a great start!! Feeling completely overwhelmed and overstimulated in all the best ways. #joyfulteacherlibrarian #joyfullearning #hope
Being with #kindredspirits and a merry band of freaks all together brings me so much #hope and #joy! 💖🎉
Being with #kindredspirits and a merry band of freaks all together brings me so much #hope and #joy! 💖🎉
November 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The #ncte2024 conference has had a great start!! Feeling completely overwhelmed and overstimulated in all the best ways. #joyfulteacherlibrarian #joyfullearning #hope
Being with #kindredspirits and a merry band of freaks all together brings me so much #hope and #joy! 💖🎉
Being with #kindredspirits and a merry band of freaks all together brings me so much #hope and #joy! 💖🎉
I made it to #ncte24 yesterday! Enjoyed connecting with fellow book nerds! It’s going to be an epic few days!!@torreymaldonado.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 11:24 AM
I made it to #ncte24 yesterday! Enjoyed connecting with fellow book nerds! It’s going to be an epic few days!!@torreymaldonado.bsky.social
I am giddy with anticipation to attend my first ever #ncte and #ALAN conference. How lucky am I to have a chance to chat with these #creators. @erindowning.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I am giddy with anticipation to attend my first ever #ncte and #ALAN conference. How lucky am I to have a chance to chat with these #creators. @erindowning.bsky.social