Happy book birthday! Welcome to the world TEXT and TECH: READING ALL WAYS K-8! Published by @ncte.org!

“Such joy in these classrooms. Such joy in this book! Run, don’t walk, to grab a copy!” —Stephanie Harvey, educator and bestselling coauthor of Strategies That Work The long-awaited Text and Tech by @kristinziemke.bsky.social is out NOW! Get a copy: my.ncte.org/s/product-de... #NCTE #BookBirthday

Awesome new issue from @ncte.org CLASSROOM CORRIDORS on how to launch a successful start to the year. Terrific article from @sarakahmed.bsky.social on the power of soft starts and kidwatching to create belonging. classroomcorridors.org/issue-5-back...

Honored to review Kristin Ziemke’s Text and Tech (NCTE)! A must-read for blending print + digital in literacy. Shout out to all the contributors! #TextAndTech #NCTE

#KidLit + Math = Joyful Learning! @kristinziemke.bsky.social and I facilitated a session about ways to Leverage Read Alouds Using *Books THAT* Connect Math and Literacy! We shared our thinking about #LayersOfLearning and #TextAndTech on many of these titles. #Lit25 What would you add?

At #LitMath25, Elementary Cohort Facilitator @frankisibberson.bsky.social shared: “The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.” How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.

My new book Text and Tech: Reading All Ways is pre-launching at the @ncte.org @nctm.org joint conference in Chicago today and officially comes out August 5th. Featuring 20+ stories from classroom educators, this book has something for everyone. #textandtech #litmath25 Available for pre-order!

The NCTE–@nctm.org Joint Conference will close with keynotes @howiehua.bsky.social, @stellavillalba.bsky.social, and @kristinziemke.bsky.social. Join us for three days of meaningful connection—and a powerful send-off. www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2025/ #LitMath25 #NCTE #NCTM #ElementaryTeachers

I believe in the Constitution of the United States of America. I believe in the right to free speech. I believe in a free education for all. I believe the children are our future. I believe in humanity. We the People. #NoKings #libertyandjusticeforall #authorsagainstbookbans #chicago

👀The Closing Keynotes for the 2025 NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference have recently been announced! @howiehua.bsky.social, @stellavillalba.bsky.social, and @kristinziemke.bsky.social. 📍Join us in Chicago: nctm.link/HbGM6 #LitMath25 #ElementaryTeachers

HOOSIERS: I'm very excited to be in conversation with Michael Koryta for the Bloomington Book Festival. You can learn more and get tickets here: buskirkchumley.org/events/an-ev...

All screentime is not equal. There are detrimental uses of screens and beneficial uses of screens. Screens can be used to create, think critically, collaborate, and so much more. It's HOW we use the tools that matter. #textANDtech @ncte.org Book release: Summer 2025 📚💻🌏❤️

Who's coming to #Chicago for #NCTE #NCTM joint conference June 16-19? @ncte.org @nctm.org 🙋‍♀️

Elizabeth Warren is calling out hypocrisy when she sees it 👏

Love learning about @chipubschools.bsky.social developmental arts curriculum today @cityclubchicago! Elementary arts educators needed!

That's a wrap. #book4 Thank you to the incredible educators who made this possible. Special thanks to @frankisibberson.bsky.social for bringing this project to life. 📚💻🌏❤️

I think I may have created a new word: VORTEXT. Definition: when a text or series of texts suck you into a deepening spiral of reading. 🌀📚 #amwriting #thisishowitends

Such #awesomeness to listen to amazing educators during the panel on “Screen Time and Usage: Finding Balance” @21cl.bsky.social ! 🔑 KEY takeaways? Prioritize “open and honest” conversations, and build healthy habits. @kristinziemke.bsky.social @dannyglasner.bsky.social @samhelmick.bsky.social

Great to learn from @samhelmick.bsky.social today @21cl.bsky.social! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #21clhk25

Honored to be here representing BIG SHOULDERS FUND! Thanks for having me @21cl.bsky.social! #21clhk25

I’m ready for you @21cli! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow at my pre conferences session: Cultivating Lifelong Literacy! #21clhk25 #readtheworldnow 📚💻🌏❤️🇭🇰

Excited to have my brother join #21CLHK25! Hope you can attend his session! #SocialEmotionalLearning #wellness #studentagency #climateandculture

Love this article from @jenroberts.bsky.social! www.edutopia.org/article/addr... Terrific ideas for teaching students more about Ai!

#21CLHK25 is here and Ceci Gomez-Galvez (she.her.ella) @cecigomez_g will be speaking on "Pechakucha: Toolkit for Multilingual Learner Support" zurl.co/cvk2#21CLHK25#21CLHK25 #21stCenturyLearningConference #HongKong #Translanguaging #LanguageEquity #EducationTechnology #21CL

Hear from Ken Shelton @k_shelton at #21CLHK25 "Understanding, Examining, and Analyzing: The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence in Education" at zurl.co/ODZ5#21CLHK25#21stCenturyLearningConference #HongKong #EducationTechnology #InnovationinSchools #AI #21CL

Join #21CLHK25 and gain insights from Jen Clark on "Responding to and Preparing for Book Challenges in an International School Context" zurl.co/gF6i#21CLHK25#Literacy #Library #DiversityandSocialJustice #InnovationinSchools #StudentVoice #SocialandEmotionalWellness #IntellectualFreedom

Coming to #21CLHK25? Hear from John Gougoulis "Supporting National Education Reform – Some Lessons Learned" zurl.co/x8Nm#21CLHK25#EducationTechnology #InnovationinSchools #DatainEducation #Pedagogy&Assessment #21stCenturySkills #GlobalCollaboration #ProfessionalLearning #21CL

#21CLHK25 speaker alert! Dee Lanier @deelanier is joining us with a session on "Solving Instructional Design Challenges With Coaching and Creativity" zurl.co/XPhk#21CLHK25#21stCenturyLearningConference #HongKong #EducationTechnology #InnovationinSchools #21stCenturyLearning

Join #21CLHK25 to meet Devanshi Joshi @devanshijoshi09 "Empowering Young Minds: Integrating Computer Science for Enhancing Education" zurl.co/CWkC#21CLHK25#EducationTechnology #InnovationinSchools #StudentVoice #21stCenturySkills #ProfessionalLearning #DatainEducation #21stCenturyLearning #21CL

I look forward to ALSC's Notable Children's Books list every year. It was one of my favorite tools for collection development when I was a full-time school librarian. I'm honored the committee named Louder Than Hunger a 2025 Notable Children's Book. Thank you!!! www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📅 Next week's #TLSkyChat topic is: YMA Debrief! We'll celebrate the 2025 winners as well as the 2024 titles that didn't get a sticker, but earned a place in our hearts! Let's explore how to use YMA titles for programming+instruction! #edusky #tlsky #skybrariand #kidlit #yalit

Cultivating Lifelong Literacy! 📚💻🌏❤️ Lunar New Year Promotion! 🐍 Still a few spots in my pre-conference @21cl.bsky.social! Next 3 people who register will get: free copy of my book, texts 4 students, conference gift pack & MORE! Comment or message 4 ALL the details! www.21clconf.org/item/cultiva...

if you haven’t picked this one up, i definitely recommend it!

Reviews: Schneider Award Honors 9 Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience | ALA Youth Media Awards 2025 hubs.la/Q034hKMc0 @slj.com

This is US. It’s global. We can do better. 📚💻🌏❤️

A very important read for ALL! What besides a single test influence students’ performance?? Thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social (year after year for your updates!) #naep

One of my favorite awards— FISH IN A TREE and A WALK IN THE WORDS were past winners. Books our kids need and love, as are all of these!

Cultivating Lifelong Literacy! 📚💻🌏❤️ Lunar New Year Promotion! 🐍 Still a few spots in my pre-conference @21cl.bsky.social! Next 3 people who register will get: free copy of my book, texts 4 students, conference gift pack & MORE! Comment or message 4 ALL the details! www.21clconf.org/item/cultiva...

Excited about the 2025 Youth Media Awards? Stay tuned at SLJ.com and here on Bluesky for #alayma coverage of the Monday, Jan 27, announcements.

Tomorrow! The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works. Join us for a discussion about five of the best books of the year, following the process of the real Committee.

There’s still space in my pre-conference workshop February 13th @21cl.bsky.social in Hong Kong! I’d love to have you join the fun as we work to Cultivate Lifelong Literacy! Thinking to attend? Message me so I can give you a gift! 🎁🎁🎁 #21clhk #literacy #textandtech #digitalliteracy #library

Comfort cooking on a cold night. #Chicago

Kindergarten students at Visitation honor Dr. King with portraits. Little people always do it best. #MLKday

Author and artist @austinkleon.bsky.social shared a series of quotes in his Friday Newsletter that helped him write throughout the year. I’ll be carrying this with me this week and beyond. Shout-out to Chicago’s very own, #TheasterGates. Follow @austinkleon.bsky.social sign up for his newsletter.

Kristin is leading her pre-con at #21CLHK25! Sign up now!

Morning work fueled by blankets and coffee. ☕️ Real feel in #Chicago, -4 F. 🥶 #amwriting

Can’t wait to learn with a global community of educators at #21CLHK! Hope you can join my preconference session on February 13th! @21cl.bsky.social #digitalliteracy #reading #library #edtech #literacy #readersgottaread!

There aren’t many educators I enjoy talking to like I enjoy talking to @donalynbooks.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0Nhk...

Morning work. #amwriting

Early morning writing. #amwriting