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Stephanie E. Mahar
@titasteph.bsky.social
150 followers 180 following 64 posts
• Information Professional, MLIS '20
• Literacy Education Ph.D. Candidate
• Filipina American & Multiply Neurodivergent
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titasteph.bsky.social
For over a year, I've been on the @apalaweb.org committee for the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature (YA category). It was a huge honor to be part of this award committee and it meant a lot to me as a biracial second-generation Asian American. 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Thank you @apalaweb.org!
Screenshot of APALA Literature Awards Committee (YA category) during final meeting on Zoom. Two of the five committee members hold up physical copies of the winning book and one of the honor books. The screen from LibLearnX in Phoenix, AZ. The heading says, "Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature" with a subheading that says "Young Adult Literature Jury." The jury chair and committee members are listed below. Book covers of the youth winners and honorees of the 2025 Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature.
January 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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flipinthestacks.bsky.social
Announced at LibLearnX today...
In addition to APALA's honorees, I'm super excited @erinentrada.bsky.social won a Newberry!
2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
It's the biggest event of the year in the world of children's publishing. The American Library Association's Youth Media Award titles are chosen by librarians, and who knows children's literature bett...
ilovelibraries.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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penguinschoollib.bsky.social
🎉 Congratulations @randyribay.bsky.social ! We are so thrilled that EVERYTHING WE NEVER HAD is the @apalaweb.org young adult WINNER! 🎉
EVERYTHING WE NEVER HAD by Randy Ribay congratulatory image for American Library Association 2025 Youth Media Award Asian Pacific American Award Winner Young Adult
January 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
If you went to college:
1. Career goal?
2. Initial major?
3. Did you switch majors?
4. Current occupation?

1. Writer and archivist
2. History
3. Yes
4. Literacy Education Ph.D. Candidate
kirkreedstrom.bsky.social Kirk Reedstrom @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social · Jan 24
If you went to college:
1. Career goal?
2. Initial major?
3. Did you switch majors?
4. Current occupation?

1. Play in a band or make cartoons
2. Violin Performance & Studio Art
3. So many times
4. Author/Illustrator/Library Worker
brianlarossa.com Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Jan 22
If you went to college:
1. Career goal?
2. Initial major?
3. Did you switch majors?
4. Current occupation?

1. No
2. Illustration
3. No
4. Art-Director + Book-Designer + Teacher + Speaker
January 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
I love this PB! The Truth About Dragons makes my biracial Asian American heart sing. The beautiful, detailed artwork takes me to the places in the story and makes me feel cozy. I would give this to my own children, if I had any. For now, I'll keep it for my inner child. It's one of her favorites. 📚👍🏼
Book cover of The Truth About Dragons. The title is in a large green font centered at the top. A small child stands in between two dragons. The dragon on the left is blue and the dragon on the right is red. The cover has Caldecott Honor and APALA Literature Award winner stickers on it.
January 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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barbrajdillon.bsky.social
Hey, friend -
I know that it can feel like you're screaming into a void these days, but please know that I see you. Keep going.
Keep writing, drawing, coloring, lettering, publishing, selling, promoting, speaking out, educating, providing access, helping... all of it.
We need it. We need you.
January 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
titasteph.bsky.social
5 TV shows to get to know me:
📺
1. Buffy
2. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
3. Gilmore Girls
4. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
5. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
bookspotlight.bsky.social Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · Dec 22
5 TV shows to get to know me:

1. Buffy
2. The Rings of Power
3. Santa Clarita Diet
4. Firefly
5. The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself

Quote with yours ✨
Spike pretending to bite Joyce on Buffy The Two Trees of Valinor in The Rings of Power Joel and Sheila digging up Gary’s head in Santa Clarita Diet Nathan, Gabriel and Annalise holding each other in The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself
January 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
titasteph.bsky.social
Donating "Jalal and the Lake" to Molly Moon's Social Justice Children's Book Drive! In this bilingual (English, Maranao) Filipino-Muslim fairytale, Jalal lives in the Philippine province of Southern Mindanao. He allows a cherished lake to be filled with trash before realizing the need to restore it.
Stephanie Mahar holds a hardcover copy of the children's picture book, "Jalal and the Lake" (2023). Stephanie has dark hair and wears eyeglasses. The book shows a young boy skateboarding across a lake. He wears yellow and purple. His purple hat flies off as he skates.
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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sarisaristorybooks.bsky.social
🇵🇭 This Sat, I'm hosting Filipino Storytime at the @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social Main. Travel the PH through stories & crafts. Free to attend!

Sat, Jan 25, 1-2 pm
SFPL Main, Children's Center
100 Larkin St, 2nd fl

#Filipino #Filipinx #FilipinoKids #Filipinokidlit #SanFrancisco #SFPL #Families #Free
January 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Received my copy in the mail!
Stephanie Mahar holding a copy of the book, "Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health."
January 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Publication today! 📚
I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to "Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health," edited by Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller (2025). I co-authored the second chapter with my colleague, Xuejiao Li.
www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
Book cover for "Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health" edited by Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller (2025). A red and green background with the silhouette of a child's head containing an open book with flowers growing out of the center. On the left is the book cover for "Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health" edited by Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller (2025). It has a red and green background with the silhouette of a child's head containing an open book with flowers growing out of the center. On the right is a graphic of a green book laying closed flat. Growing out from the cover of the book are trees with orange and dark yellow leaves and a child stands on the book cover and looks up at the trees with arms spread open.
January 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Thank you, YALSA!
www.ala.org/yalsa/februa...
YALSA logo in upper-left corner, photo of Stephanie Mahar on the left with name in large, bold lettering beneath photo. "Member of the Month" and "February 2024" are in large, bolt font above the photo. On the right, white text on a blue background says "Stephanie Mahar (she/her/siya), MLIS, is a Filipina American first-generation Ph.D. Candidate in Language, Literacy, and Technology Education at Washington State University and the Vice Chair/Chair-Elect of the Washington Library Association’s Public Library Division. Her research focuses on graphic novels for youth mental health and social-emotional learning. Stephanie has experience in a high school library and university archives. Last year, Stephanie organized and presented a panel discussion for the YALSA Symposium, titled Beyond “American Born Chinese”: Advancing Change through Asian Representation in Graphic Novels."
February 12, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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debbieohi.com
To educators & librarians here from @mstewartscience.bsky.social's SLJ article: WELCOME!

Starter thread:
List of K-12 Educators & Librarians (click About for user list)
Follow #Edusky #Skybrarian hashtags + @edusky.bsky.social.
Kidlit creators who love connecting with schools & libraries

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Text reads "Bluesky Starter Thread: K-12 Educations & Librarians". Illustration by Debbie Ridpath Ohi shows a pony-tailed dark-skinned woman in a winter coat walking over a snowy hill and looking at cloud writing that says "Bluesky". On the far green hill, we see a diverse group of people chatting with each other.
December 13, 2023 at 2:07 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
So excited to be more involved with the Washington Library Association this year. 🥰
February 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Christmas card with Filipino parols and text saying "Maligayang Pasko" (Merry Christmas in Tagalog).
December 26, 2023 at 4:45 AM
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debbieohi.com
I want to read ALL the books. Do you?

Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky
Photo of original art whose text reads "I want to read ALL the books." Illustration shows a woman reading a book. Art tools showing: blue colored pencil, purple pen.
December 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM
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debbieohi.com
Just ordered THANK YOU, MOON: CELEBRATING NATURE'S NIGHTLIGHT by my friends @mstewartscience.bsky.social & Jessica Lanan from my local indie children's bookstore, Mabel's Fables.
Cover of a picture book called "Thank You, Moon: Celebrating Nature's Nightlight" by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Jessica Lanan. Illustration features a giant moon, from camera viewpoint of someone looking up, creatures all around.
November 28, 2023 at 1:31 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
What are your favorite art supplies for drawing and coloring? ✍🏼📒
I'm thinking a hardback sketchbook, colored pencils, and markers, I'm not sure what else. I'm a beginner and have only used Crayola, but I'd like to treat myself and my friend to something fancy-ish.
November 27, 2023 at 1:33 AM
titasteph.bsky.social
✨ K-pop and crochet in the morning when you're sick. ✨
November 26, 2023 at 2:39 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Other than acquiring a pumpkin spice latte, how much cozier can I get with my Thanksgiving reading than "The Fall of Whit Rivera" by Crystal Maldonado? 🧡🍂
I have severe ADHD-primarily inattentive type. Sometimes even the things I know I love can't hold my attention. This book is engaging so far. 📚👍🏼
Stephanie Mahar sitting on her couch and holding a copy of The Fall of Whit Rivera.
November 24, 2023 at 1:00 AM
titasteph.bsky.social
The only thing on my to-do list that got accomplished today was designing my own Christmas cards on Canva. I win! 🏆
November 22, 2023 at 1:22 AM
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claribelortega.com
I wanted to do SOMETHING to help lift the spirits of middle grade authors after it was eliminated as a category in the Goodreads choice awards. If you want to share your love for your fav recent mg book, with a special focus on books by marginalized authors, please share using #UpliftMgReads !! 🩷
November 16, 2023 at 6:34 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
Bummed about missing the NCTE conference and ALAN Workshop, but I'm happy I got to go to the YALSA Symposium in St. Louis! I organized a panel discussion and was on the panel with an amazing group. 🤩
Cover of Family Style graphic novel. Panel discussion with moderator standing at podium, panelists sitting at a table, back of audience, and large screen that shows text asking, "What makes this panel and its work so crucial?" St. Louis Arch with sun rising in the distance. A sign showing the presentation schedule at the 2023 YALSA Symposium.
November 20, 2023 at 9:47 PM
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debbieohi.com
(*Updated Nov.17*) My starter thread for Bluesky newbies, pls see full thread. 👇🏼

Why I'm on Bluesky
Quick tips & resources
My Bluesky How-To Videos
My Bluesky Lists
My K-12 Educators/Librarians List
KidLit Creators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries
Kate Messner's KidLit list

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Text for this header image reads: "Updated Nov.17 2023: Starter Thread for Bluesky newbies, by Debbie Ridpath Ohi (@DebbieOhi.com). Illustration shows figure holding up pointer in one hand, hugging a book in the other hand. A small pink heart float's above the smiling face.
November 17, 2023 at 8:21 PM
titasteph.bsky.social
My first blanket baby is growing! 🧶💜
Fuzzy, lavender-colored crochet blanket folded with skein of Bernat baby blanket yarn sitting on top and a blue and white plastic crochet hook attached to side of blanket. Fuzzy, lavender-colored crochet blanket, in-progress and folded with skein of Bernat baby blanket yarn sitting on top.
November 20, 2023 at 8:19 PM