What Children Actually Want From Picture Books the joy of being in on the joke

An essay on why adults need to decenter themselves when it comes to picking books for children.

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#tlsky #substack #skybrarian #edusky #kidlit

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance required 9,852 theatrical pyrotechnics, nearly 400 costumed extras, and a lot of ingenuity.

And yes, that was a real couple featured in the wedding.

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This is a huge loss! I have used this countless times with students for research.

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Please add me, TL in Coquitlam! Thanks!

POV: The new singer of the Reading Rainbow theme song and the new host of Reading Rainbow meet for the first time in Canada 🥹📚🌈

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Mychal and Bukola meet for the first time! They joyfully dance to the Reading Rainbow theme song, sung by Bukola ✨

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Me in a book themed dress standing next to Mychal Threet who is flashing the peace sign. Big smiles all around.

I got to meet this beautiful human at the BCTLA Conference this morning. Just two librarians doing our thing. Thank you @mychal3ts.bsky.social for your advocacy and passion! #ReadingRainbowReboot #libraryfriends #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #TLSky #EduSky

The Beloved Children’s Author Whose Stories Are Slipping Away

This is a beautifully complex piece by Canadian journalist Katie Engelhart in the New York Times Magazine about children’s author Robert Munsch as he struggles with aging and illness. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

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This game is still loaded on computers in my school district. Let me know if you want a chance to play.

North of North, Schitt's Creek, Ted Lasso

Movie you've seen more than six times, no Star Wars or Trek or LOTR

Librarians are dangerous. A public service announcement

Every librarian should read this incredible post called "Librarians Are Dangerous" by @bradmontague.bsky.social today. It truly made my heart sing today. Thank you, Brad! ❤️ (And thank you to Julie W. for sharing it with me this morning.) bradmontague.substack.com/p/librarians... #TLSky #Skybrarian

U.S. blocks Canadian access to iconic Stanstead border-straddling library, local officials say | CBC News The U.S. government is closing the main Canadian access to the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles both borders, according to town and library officials.

This is petty considering half the building is on the Canadian border side. #Canada #USA

U.S. blocks Canadian access to iconic Stanstead border-straddling library, local officials say

Quebec town says move 'undermines the spirit of cross-border collaboration' /1

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Bulletin board display with the covers of two books.

The cover of the book, Boxitects, with a picture of a trophy cup.

After a super tight vote, the winner of this year's Tournament of Books at our school is "Boxitects" by @kimillustration.bsky.social Our students loved reading all of the books. There was great discussion, debate, and thorough enjoyment by all. #MarchMadnessWithBooks #reading

Bulletin with covers of books displayed.

Bulletin board with covers of books displayed in elimination brackets.

Bulletin board with covers of books displayed in elimination brackets.

After five weeks of reading, we are down to the Final Two in our Tournament of Books! Boxitects by @kimillustration.bsky.social VS It's My Brain by @elisegravel.bsky.social #MarchMadness #reading Who will reign supreme?

I'm so glad you are here! 💕

Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes Libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country.

School librarians improve literacy outcomes. It is time that we stop thinking of school libraries as a luxury or an outdated, quiet room. All schools need a school library staffed by a certified school librarian. #TLSky #skybrarian www.americanprogress.org/article/inve...

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@exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social this is also a great resource to ads to your list.

I've had success from my laptop, all good now!

Interactive tour through Strathcona with fascinating videos to highlight #BlackHistory in Vancouver. blackstrathcona.com

Would love to take a look but the links in the file are not opening for me. Any advice?

I have because I love all the data graphs!

An amazing #WorldReadAloudDay with visits from @gabisnyder.bsky.social @elainebvickers.bsky.social @fleurbradley.bsky.social The students were thrilled to hear the stories and hear from these wonderful authors! #WRAD

52 Countries in 52 Weeks, Part 28: How Canada Looks After A Year Away In Which I Think About Nationalism, Culture, And What Happens When You Go To Dozens Of Museums Around The World That Talk About National Sovereignty

I wrote a thing about Canada, nationalism, and what it’s like to see your country threatened during a year of exploring the world

Ted Lasso - so full of heart; A Man on the Inside - Ted Danson did a great job.

Stuff You Missed in History Class is also fun and can be entertaining.

Mystery Show - is an older podcast, only one season but really neat how the host Starlee breaks down the cases.

Welcome to Night Vale - Sci-fi/mystery