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Heather Turner
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🎨 A must-read for young creators! The Cartoonists Club celebrates friendship, creativity, and the courage to share your art. Perfect for classroom inspiration and budding graphic novelists. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#GraphicNovel #Creativity #Bookmarked #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Bookstagram
A bright blue graphic titled “BOOKMARKED! REVIEW” features *The Cartoonists Club* by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. The book cover shows four smiling kids, one jumping with excitement while others draw or hold sketchbooks. Text around the image describes it as “A heartwarming story about friendship, perseverance, and the power of comics to build confidence and community.” Additional notes say, “Each panel feels like a pep talk for young artists learning to trust their voice” and “Perfect book to inspire students to create their own comics and narratives.” A circled list includes hashtags #teamwork, #inspired, and #creativity. A yellow box highlights a quote from the book: “Everyone’s story starts with a blank page. What matters most is finding the courage to fill it.” The reviewer rating reads “I’d say: 5/5” with five yellow stars at the bottom.
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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🎲 Tonight's #TLSkyChat dives into Gaming in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs!

Join us TODAY Wednesday 8PM ET/5 PM PT to explore how play builds SEL, sparks joy, and boosts engagement.

Bring your favorite games + ideas!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #Gamification
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Alt text: A bright blue graphic promoting the upcoming #TLSkyChat titled “Gamification in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs.” The design features white bold text, a red Uno card showing the number one, a white die, and a colorful spinner with an orange game pawn. The lower text reads “Join us next week, 11/12, as we explore Gamification in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs.” Subtle outlines of books, dice, and game controllers decorate the background.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🎲 Next week’s #TLSkyChat dives into Gaming in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs!

Join us next Wednesday, 11/12 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT to explore how play builds SEL, sparks joy, and boosts engagement.

Bring your favorite games + ideas!

#TLSkyChat #EduSky #Gamification #GameEdu #TLSky
Alt text: A bright blue graphic promoting the upcoming #TLSkyChat titled “Gamification in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs.” The design features white bold text, a red Uno card showing the number one, a white die, and a colorful spinner with an orange game pawn. The lower text reads “Join us next week, 11/12, as we explore Gamification in the Library: Engagement Beyond Check-Outs.” Subtle outlines of books, dice, and game controllers decorate the background.
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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A new review is out! Have you read War Games by Alan Gratz yet? A 5-Star Title to be sure. Check out the review here
A red-toned graphic titled “BOOKMARKED! REVIEW” features War Games: A Novel of 1936 Berlin by Alan Gratz. The book cover shows a girl standing before the Brandenburg Gate, facing a crowd of Nazi soldiers under Olympic banners. Text around the image reads: “A thrilling story of sacrifice and moral courage set during the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” “Powerful blend of courage, history & heart,” “Thought-provoking & filled with tension of doing what is right when the cost is high,” and “Perfect for readers who love WWII stories, strong heroines, and historical fiction that connects past and present.” A highlighted quote from the book says, “All that glitters is not gold… sometimes the brightest lights hide the darkest truths.” The rating at the top right reads “I’d say: 5/5,” and five yellow stars appear beneath the cover.
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Check out the recently reviewed titles. Some great 5-Star titles form educators in our region. #BookSky #TLSkyChat #BookTok #BookReviews #TLSky #EduSky

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A banner titled “Recently Reviewed Books” features four book covers side by side: Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree showing a green orc woman with a cat in a cozy bookstore, The New Girl by Cassandra Calin with a nervous girl holding books, Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann with a cheerful group of teens, and A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee with a girl in a red kimono standing against a misty blue background. At the bottom, each book has a star rating, and a cute ghost cartoon sits on the right reading a book with small flowers around it. The background is orange and cream with a warm, autumn feel.
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I really loved Dream On (Shannon Hale)

What really stood out was the way the illustrations showed not just what Cassie said but what she thought. That self-talk? So real. & the way it shows that some of those thoughts aren’t always helpful? Brilliant.

#TLSkyChat #Netgalley @netgalley.bsky.social
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October 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Also I am here! Just got back in time to join you all :) #TLSkyChat
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October 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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A cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug! 💚 Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree is perfect for readers who love found family, small towns, and stories about books.

📚✨ Check out my full review here: Read the Review

#FantasyReads #TLSky @travisbaldree.bsky.social
A green-toned book review graphic titled “BOOKMARKED! REVIEW” features the fantasy novel Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree. The book cover shows Viv, a green orc holding an open book, alongside a small mouse in a red cloak holding a quill, and a white dog with a fluffy tail. Handwritten notes around the image describe the story as “A cozy fantasy filled with heart, humor, and unexpected depth,” “A satisfying prequel that deepens Viv’s story,” and “A slower pace but every page feels like a hug.” Text highlights that it is “Perfect for readers who love found family, small towns, and books about books.” A quote from the book reads: “Every book is a little mirror, and sometimes you look into it and see someone else looking back.” The reviewer rating is displayed as “I’d say: 5/5” with five yellow stars at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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So who would be tempted? #TLSkyChat #TLSky #Librarianjoke #Organization
A humorous comic by Tom Gauld showing a cowboy setting a box trap propped up with a stick. Inside the trap is a messy bookshelf used as bait. A stick-figure librarian cautiously approaches the disorganized books. Caption: “Attempting to capture a wild librarian using a trap baited with a badly-organised bookshelf.”
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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In a world ruled by machines, one fragile human child becomes the spark for humanity’s rebirth. 🌿🤖 The Facility by M.S. Tummolo is a haunting, poetic sci-fi debut that asks what it truly means to be human. Read the full review #booksky #TLSky #Booktok #Bookreview #Bookrecommendation #Books
Book cover of The Facility by M. J. Tummolo featuring a lush green forest with futuristic silver structures surrounded by trees and roots. Next to it, a yellow text box describes the book as a debut merging philosophy and science fiction, exploring humanity’s resilience amid technology. Five gold stars appear below the cover.
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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We had a fantastic discussion last night on #TLSkyChat about Banned Books Week. Continue the conversation via #TLSkyChat But there is more to share so join in and Checkout the Questions and add to the discussion

#TLSky #Booktok #ALAOIF #FREADOM #RighttoRead
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October 9, 2025 at 2:44 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
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October 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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💛📚 Q8: What steps can we take as librarians to recognize and avoid self-censorship when selecting or recommending materials? Share A8 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Q8: Image of a blue book wrapped in metal chains with a padlock. Text reads: “Q8: What steps can we take as librarians to recognize and avoid self-censorship when selecting or recommending materials?”
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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October 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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💛📚 Q6: What do your collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How do they support intellectual freedom and equitable access? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Q6: Illustration of a woman holding a clipboard beside a large paper labeled “Policy.” Text reads: “Q6: What do your library’s collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How does it support intellectual freedom and equitable access?”
October 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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October 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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A4: I am a huge fan of interactive displays. In the past I had a “Books Unite Us” wall wherre students post titles that shaped their thinking. It is a simple, powerful reminder of why freedom to read matters. #TLSkyChat
books unite us censorship divides us
October 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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💛📚 Q4: How do you actively promote the freedom to read in your spaces and programs? What messages or displays make that visible? Share A4 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com
Q4: Illustration with the phrase “Let Freedom Read” in bold black text with colorful streaks behind it. Text reads: “Q4: How do you actively promote the freedom to read in your library spaces and programs? What messages or displays help make that visible?”
October 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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October 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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I also like the FREADom to read movement. It would be nice is more of that were integrated into Banned Books Week #TLSkyChat
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October 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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💛📚 Q2: Share a book that has been challenged but continues to make an impact in your library. Why is it worth protecting? Drop A2 with #TLSkyChat. More info: tlskychat.com
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October 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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October 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I’m Heather, a #TLSkyChat moderator! 💛 A CNY teacher librarian & trainer (17 years, K-12). I currently live in Central New York and love me some Iced Chai!! So glad to be a part of #TLSkyChat📚✨ Follow my adventures at techielibgrl.substack.com
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October 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Pro tip for live chats: try Deck.blue to follow columns, hashtags, and scheduled posts. Jennifer @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and I use it for #TLSkyChat. It makes Banned Books Week discussions much easier to track. Give it a shot for an easier #TLSkyChat experience!
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October 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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📚 Celebrate Banned Books Week with #TLSkyChat!
Join @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and I for a discussion on censorship, intellectual freedom, and the role of school libraries in protecting readers’ rights.

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 8 | 🕗 8–9 PM EST
Promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat featuring the chat logo with an open book and coffee mug. Text reads: “Wednesday 08:00 EST — Join Us.” Below, a Banned Books Week theme appears with a crossed-out “Censorship is so 1984” slogan, stars in red and blue, and “Read for your rights.” A red book with a yellow “Banned Books Week” banner lists the dates October 5–11, 2025, and the URL BannedBooksWeek.org.
October 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM