Two pencil sharpeners, pencil grips, an eraser, and seven various pencils that are different brands and shades.
Nerd self care: this mixed box of pencil and pencil-related items from @jetpens.bsky.social
Library shelving in the background of several banners that read as the following: “lifting as we climb” “fund public schools” “talk back to power” and partially obscured “stand against racism”
Author and presenter Bianca Xunise is standing on a stage in front of a blue screen that has their name and their self-portrait
Great day learning from Chicago Public Librarians as well as artist and graphic novelist Bianca Xunise.
Just hopped on here to say the same. Also do book banners know/care Morrison read/references the Bible, a sacred text that is now used for hateful agendas? #BelovedFebruary
Excited to join this dialogue. I hope I can stay focused enough throughout the month to re-read these important words.
Also I leaned so much from BLM at school who made their resources free or low cost and honored the many thought leaders who contributed. Including an Arabic translation I used at my current school a few years ago www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/updates
I also set intentional reading goals in Feb but make sure to read Black voices all year. And I try to include all year in every book talk at least one Black voice. While ALSO trying to center Black women and trans folks.
A sign that says “prohibited on school grounds: alcoholic beverages, pets, and smoking/vaping”
Took a walk during lunch around school and tbh I get why schools don’t allow pets but the question is should they? At least outside in a contained area and they should be adorable dogs? For staff and students to pet?
Big news. Bookshop.org is now offering eBooks!
Bookshop is a big online consortium of indie bookstores. You shop like Amazon, but all the profits go to indies! There's no need to shop-- or to sell your books-- through Amazon again. I've used it for a couple years now.
Erase Bezos from your biz!
A tan labradoodle curled up sleeping on a brown couch
Channeling my dog’s vibes today in a cozy sweatshirt and excitement about a fun school lunch
Because when I was struggling in middle school and high school, I read books that glorified anorexia. They helped me become better at my disorder. They fueled the Voice. They hurt my heart.
Well that was an absolute delight. Until next year! Now onto ordering so many books… #ALAYMA and don’t forget to check out the Rise Top Ten because we also honored so many amazing folks this year! #BookSky #KidLit #Skybrarians #TLSkyChat
I do this every year but still get distracted due to shrieking in joy
I read CRUZITA AND THE MARIACHEROS, promptly fell in love with her and her family. So glad it got recognized! #ALAYMA
I have to read Brownstone. So many kids have loved it so far this year! #ALAYMA
The new Paula Yoon has been on my desk/TBR all year. Congrats to her because this seems like essential reading. #ALAYMA
Renee’s book is in our top ten (obviously!) #ALAYMA I hope to handsell this to so many kids this year.
A picture book about James Baldwin?! My HS library needs that! #ALAYMA
The amount of kids who’ve read MOST ARDENTLY in my library is significant. Well-deserved recognition! #ALAYMA
Always off to an amazing start #ALAYMA - can’t wait to read the new Ribay, especially now!
Beyond excited for today’s #ALAYMAs! Before the awards kick off, check out the 2025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten recommended reads! risefeministbooks.wordpress.com/2025/01/14/2... #KidLit #ALA
PBS is now live on Prime — ad-free — and you don't need a subscription to watch.
This marks the first time this programming will be available *free* on a major streaming service.
Channels include PBS Drama, Documentaries, Kids + live feeds for 150 local stations
www.pbs.org/articles/str... #TVSky
Can’t wait to live stream the #YMAs tomorrow AM! While you’re waiting, check out our amazing 2025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List! risefeministbooks.wordpress.com/2025/01/14/c... #ALAYMAs #KidLit
When I train teachers about trauma-informed classrooms, I emphasize that you cannot simply declare that a person or a place is safe and make it so. People determine safety for themselves based on explicit and implicit cues of safety. (🧵 1/4)
My heart is broken for Cecile’s family - and for all of us. I wrote something over at the newsletter, but I don’t know that words can capture what a loss this is.
100% - I have tried to hard to navigate this thread carefully, signaling to some I'm an ally while avoiding appear "political." I feel for kids right now. And the Tiktok stunt is so hard to facilitate discussion about.
A beige golden doodle laying on a bed with his eyes closed, looking peaceful
This little guy doesn’t know anything about TikTok or our next president and isn’t he lucky?
A beige golden retriever doodle mix dog laying on a couch facing the camera with his head laying on his paws
Hope your Wednesday is looking more exciting than Ranger here seems to expect.
A picture of Cher’s new biography with a Post-it note on it that says “I mean… Come on! It’s Cher!”
Appreciated this note at a Madison-area bookstore. This is still on my TBR along with Kelly Bishop & Ina Garten’s memoirs!
Perfectly said! Reading choices are personal and unique to every child and family. Let's champion the freedom to read and respect everyone's right to choose!
that is great! just clarifying :) thank you for organizing/promoting!