If you’re reading this, thank a school librarian. #schoollibrarianday
School librarians are technology integration leaders, creatives, equity champions, literacy leaders, collaborators, IT support and webmasters, substitute teachers, social media influencers, club/organization sponsors, and more.
We are proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day. Join PEN America today in celebrating student journalists’ resilience in action and standing up for their First Amendment rights:
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🤦🏽♀️ so sorry.
Sounds like a typical day.
Thank you. I’m excited for these narratives to reach the masses and for us all to collectively develop ways to increase representation of BIPOC peoples in librarianship.
Indeed 😊
Audiobook cover of I’m So Happy You’re Here by Mychal Threets
I’m So Happy You’re Here, @mychal3ts.bsky.social 💚 and so happy readers get to know how happy you are for them to live library joy 🤩
We all belong at the library ❤️
Be sure to listen 🎧 to the audiobook to experience Mychal’s joy! I’ve listened twice.
#bookstagram #picturebook #librarian #kidlit
Book cover for Why are all the Black librarians gathering in the school library?
Happy Black History Month ✊🏽 That enamel pin was just the beginning. Or maybe this was. But my journey in Black librarianship began over 10 years ago. I believe what that struck me a little over 2 years ago is about to be a whole tangible thing in folks’ reading spaces. This is heart 🤎 work.
Apple has partnered with Common Sense Media to create the Teachers’ Essential Guide to AI Fundamentals. With CS Education Week approaching, it’s a great time to dive deeper with these free resources. www.commonsense.org/education/ar...
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Forget mugs and candles—get them something that speaks volumes.
A enamel pin is a small gift that makes a big statement. ✨ Show your favorite librarian how much they’re seen and appreciated this holiday season. 🩷
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"... this time, the picture book format chose me. Picture books break down BIG feelings and ideas in quick, easy ways. The format helped me break down my big feelings." A talk with @torreymaldonado.bsky.social! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/16/a...
It’s here: Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0. Expanded literacies (media, digital, AI, financial) + clearer edges to lead teaching, innovation, and equity. Get it now: FutureReadyLibrarians.org
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Navy blue promotional graphic with the WNDB logo at the top and title text that says, “Come Meet us at Booth T10!” Beneath the title text is a bulleted list of giveaway items that will be available at the WNDB AASL table: exclusive WNDB stickers, art cards, postcards, resource cards, bookmarks, and free copies of the middle grade anthology “On the Block” edited by Ellen Oh. Note: Copies of “On the Block” will only be available to claim after the general session has concluded on Friday, October 17th. At the bottom of the graphic is a red bar that says, “AASL Saint Louis 2025 - October 16th and October 17th.”
And don’t forget to stop by the WNDB table (Booth T10) to chat with us and take home some fun swag items like stickers, art cards, resource cards, bookmarks, and even free copies of ON THE BLOCK*!
*Only available after general session on Friday, October 17th
Let us know if we’ll see you there!
Navy blue promotional graphic titled, “We Need Diverse Books Presents: Bringing Literature to Life for Learners - AASL 2025 Saint Louis”. This is a general session taking place at the AASL 2025 Saint Louis conference on Friday, October 17th, starting at 8:00 AM. Beneath the title are four circular photo frames containing headshots for the panelist participating in this session: author Soman Chainani, author Ellen Oh, Librarian Lauren Mobley. The panel will be moderated by WNDB board member Jordan Lloyd Bookey.
Are you attending #AASL25 this weekend in Saint Louis? We Need Diverse Books will be hosting a general session on Friday, October 17th, starting at 8 AM!
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
Haha great magnet!!
Sending strength to SCASL, Jamie Gregory, and the families involved in the suit. “This is an opportunity to be the voice for the protection of students’ intellectual freedom rights, which is part of the job of being a school librarian.”
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Photo of Erika with a backdrop of the NYC skyline and sunset
Photo of Kirkus jurors in front of Kirkus Reviews sign
I had the honor of attending the #KirkusPrize this week under the sunset at 🗽Tribeca Rooftop. Thx to KIRKUS for the invitation to be a juror for this year’s Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. 😊
And I always opt for paid versions.
Don’t be frustrated. None of it is required. All of it is the joy of folks returning to conference. I use the popl app. My sister uses HiHello.
Cool thing I saw someone do: make their biz card QR code the wallpaper on their phone so it was readily available for others to capture.
We all are. Hope to meet you in person.
Your business card can totally be digital. I swapped a long time ago because 1) sustainability an 2) cost.
Swag posts are rolling in! 🥰 Has your This Is What A Librarian Looks Like pin arrived? Tag me to share how you’re rockin’ it.
Omg!! I LOVE!!! It fits like a charm with the rest of your beauties. Thanks for purchasing.
The restock is submitted. Should be in soon.
Oooooweeeee looks like that drop was as 🔥 as I thought it would be. Shout out to everyone who purchased pins in the last ✌🏽 days. Shipments are going out tomorrow. That said, I have 6️⃣ pins left. If you want one, grab it ASAP so it’ll go out with the others.
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📸 @rebelliouspins
Mama, I made it . . . this pin that is. 🤣
What started out on #Canva about 4 years ago is now tangible thanks to @rebelliouspins.
Who's snagging theirs first? 🤔 All librarians aren't the same, but enough of y'all love pinning totes and denim jackets so come sell out this stock and maybe I'll re-up.
📣 We’re one day away! Tomorrow I’ll finally show you what I’ve been working on — and trust me, it’s worth the wait. That is, if you haven’t figured it out by now. Drop an emoji to let me know you’re ready for the full details.
👀 The picture’s getting clearer, but the best is still to come.
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It’s starting to take shape. I think you’re gonna love it. 🤩
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