Conversations with a 6th grader on a Monday morning.
"Ms.Rosegrant! I've been left on the worst cliffhanger! I finished my book on SATURDAY and couldn't get the next one! They have it at the public library but it isn't open on Sunday."
Happy we were able to check out the next book for her!
It's National Library Week 2026! Celebrate with us and see what your advocacy is achieving! Unite Against Book Bans.
To kick off National Library Week, we're sharing a list of recent victories for the freedom to read and ways you can keep building our movement to protect your rights! Learn more at https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/news/ and https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/
Final 2! Which book will take that winner’s spot? Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social
or Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming? Make sure to get your vote in before the end of today!
@apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #deathinthejungle #middleschoollibrary
Final 2 books from the left side of bracket! Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Louder Than Hunger by @mrschureads.bsky.social Stay tuned next week to see what books round out our final four. @apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #louderthanhunger
@apsva.us Today is International Read to Me today! A book in hand and children hearing the way it sounds to read aloud are so imporant in developing literacy skills and a love for reading with children.
Our yellowjackets didn’t think so! Soulmatch won by 3%! Can’t wait to have you come talk with our 8th graders.
Yesterday’s votes are in! Moving on are Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson. Battles today are Coach vs We Are Big Time, and Louder than Hunger vs When We Ride. Can’t wait to see how these matchups turn out! #battleofthebooks #middleschoollibrary
More great times from AllTAB. Than you @mrschureads.bsky.social for such an engaging presentation! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #allTAB #authorvisit
Wonderful visit from @mrschureads.bsky.social yesterday for AllTAB! Several students have reported today they’ve already finished reading Louder Than Hunger, and they loved it! #allTAB @apslibrarians.bsky.social
Battle of the Books starts next week! Do you recognize any of these books by a closeup of the cover? #battleofthebooks #readMG #youngteenlit #bookcovers #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us
That's me! Middle school library assistant who also choreographs our school musicals! On a major streak of only wanting to read creepy/scary these days.
Not only was this great team talented on paper, but musically as well!! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford #blackhistorymonth #authorvisit @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us
Yesterday we had a visit from Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. They shared their process on working as an author/illustrator team, and talked about their book Kin. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford
As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS
Today marks the first day of Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, with celebrations that continue through March 3. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac.
8th grade book review of a thriller
"I liked it, but it took too long for someone to die"
@apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoolbookreview #middleschoollibrary #bookreview
Happy National Girls and Women in Science Day! We are so lucky at Jefferson to have wonderful women teaching science in all 3 grade levels. #bestofthebest #nationalgirlsandwomeninscienceday #womeninSTEAM #science #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social @apsva.us
We got a book returned with a squished Cheeto in the middle.
"Cheetos don't make great bookmarks, use a real bookmark next time."
"My friend was eating Cheetos near my book!"
This child shall now be called Cheeto. Forever.
Oh middle school, you are so wonderful. #middleschoollibrary #studentart #middleschoolart
@apslibrarians.bsky.social
Read this book last week from @libro.fm So good! Can't wait to suggest it to my students.
Final results! What are you looking forward to watching on Sunday? #middleschoollibrary #passiveprogram #vote
One day late but that’s ok! Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Come check out some of these great books, all featuring amazing athletes! #middleschoollibrary #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #middleschoolreads #sportsbooks #readYA @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us
In February we honor Black History Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in our community and nationally. 2026 marks 100 years of formally celebrating Black History in the U.S.
Today in TAB, after we did book reviews we made some decorations for Valentine’s Day describing why we love the library. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #middleschoollibrary #middleschoolbookclub #library #bookstagram #APS
Today our 8th graders had visits from high school counselors to begin preparing for next year. Thanks high school counseling teams for coming to get our students ready! @apsva.us
Presenting- things left behind in the library. Single glove, hat, keychain, single earring, pop-it, and a set of nails. #lifeinmiddleschool #middleschoollibrary #lostandfound
Visited Fleet today and we were both in American Girl shirts! What a fun surprise. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #americangirl #mollymcintire
All reading is good reading! Read a magazine, read a pamphlet, read signs wherever you go. Read on Sora, read on Comics Plus!
Staff top picks of 2025! Have you read any of these great books? #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads @apslibrarians.bsky.social
