Very proud to have contributed a chapter to this book - thank you @ewadelliott.bsky.social for encouraging me to be a part of this project #infolit #informationliteracy

My friend, NJ #schoollibrarian @readingamy.bsky.social was interviewed by @wnyc.bsky.social about fostering a love of poetry with her elementary students. My fellow school librarians on BlueSky - how do you promote poetry with your school communities? wnyc-news.simplecast.com/episodes/poe...

The power and pitfalls of protest: how to speak out without falling victim to Trump’s playbook | Jonathan Smucker

Tips & Tools for Nonfiction Read Alouds tinyurl.com/3dhnbw4k @ssedlib.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social

Excellent article co-written by a NJ #schoollibrarian and a school superintendent! www.naesp.org/resource/6-f... @njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social

Can you help me out by signing my petition? redwineblue.controlshift.app/petitions/ca...

Beautiful drive to Bayonne yesterday to say goodbye to my oldest friend’s mom

Beautiful #jerseyshore morning after a day of Thanksgiving rain

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 8/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 7/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

My husband I were delighted to help serve the suits for all the world to see. Onward to victory … for Amanda and all librarians who have been trolled by this fannypack-wearing weirdo over the last 20+ years!

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 6/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 5/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 4/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 3/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

I co-founded @teachersunify.bsky.social with teacher survivors @abbeyclements.bsky.social & Sarah Lerner. Our work will be more crucial than ever heading into Trump 2.0 so please give us a follow if you can 💙🫶🏻

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 2/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 1/20 #BookSky #books #bookchallenge #skybrary #edusky #reading #readingcommunity

School Librarians: Join award-winning librarian Chrissy Holcombe for a 2 hr in-person workshop on providing winter-focused STEAM learning. 12/5/24 6-8pm Plainsboro Public Library 9 Van Doren Street Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Register for this FREE event at: bit.ly/DEC2024STEAM

FREE webinar: 11/21/24, 7pm ET "Topics in Urban School Librarianship" with Ang Coxen Share best practices, explore innovative solutions, & address the issues impacting our school libraries. All SLs are welcome, regardless of school setting or experience. Register: bit.ly/NOV2024URBANSL

Here’s the Intellectual Freedom News for 11/15 via @oif.bsky.social www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

So excited to be at NJEA Convention! Have been coming down for a few years and just learned I can get an eye exam, for which I am really overdue. And bonus - it’s next to the goat yoga 🐐 #njasl #njea24

Happy #SchoolLibrarianDay! 🎉Loved seeing this video of my friend and @njasl.bsky.social President-Elect Karen Grant share who inspired her to become a #SchoolLibrarian youtu.be/_O_m5naQZ7w?...

... Fact 3: School Libraries offer a range of materials & topics - very thorough. So how could ANYONE argue that a school should not have a library staffed by a certified school librarian? $ excuses are just that, b/c the school librarian is THE most efficient & thorough way to educate.

Fact 1: Public schools are generally charged with providing a "thorough and efficient" education. Fact 2: Certified School Librarians are trained to offer support to every student & staff member in a school - extremely efficient. Fact 3...

Derrick Barnes talking about his family and writing “books that nobody wanted” @njasl.bsky.social #NJASL2023

Incredible panel of authors sharing their thoughts & insights at the Authors Luncheon! #NJASL23 Derrick Barnes, Ellen Oh, Daniel Nayeri, and Chaz Hayden, moderated by our own Amy G.!

After Ellen Oh shared abt meeting a student of color who thought writing was only for white ppl, Chaz Hayden reminded us, "Students see author's names but don't know what those people look like. It's super important that [school librarians] show students what authors look like."

Thank you to @njasl.bsky.social for putting on a great conference! For educators looking to get their students more engaged with their library and books, join Bookji's early adopter program and try out the platform for free this year! 🚀 👩‍🏫📚 Join here: gobookji.com/register

It is a GREAT day for learning! We're heading into the final lap of #NJASL23, with an amazing keynote coming up shortly, and more amazing learning sessions! Capped off by an incredible panel of practitioner experts discussing information literacy in NJ!

Congratulations to Amy Penwell, recipient of NJASL Intellectual Freedom Award 2023! (Who received a well-deserved standing ovation.) Presented by the wonderful @sassy_librarian, an intellectual freedom champion par excellence!

We appreciate the support & attendance of Hillside Elementary School Principal Carlos Gramata at our fall conference. He has been named the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) Visionary Elementary Principal of the Year, as well as...

It is a GREAT day for learning! We're heading into the final lap of #NJASL23, with an amazing keynote coming up shortly, and more amazing learning sessions! Capped off by an incredible panel of practitioner experts discussing information literacy in NJ!

So excited to hear from keynote speaker Vera Ahiyya, teacher and author, who just shared that she's recently earned her school library degree! #NJASL23

Wrapping up an amazing #schoollibrary conference - @njasl.bsky.social never disappoints. Impressive keynotes, outstanding author panel, sessions that inspired me, and of course hanging out with library friends. Thank you Karen Grant and Jill Mills for all of your hard work organizing this event!

Stop by my table at Authors Alley to sign up to win this framed signed print of some of my characters hanging out with their picture book friends. The winner will be announced at 4pm. #njasl #njasl23 @njasl.bsky.social

I’m all set for the #NJASL conference today and tomorrow. Stop by Authors Alley and say hi. You can pre-order a copy of Mac and the Millstone of Time. See you soon! #njasl23 #kidlit #kidlitart

We've already been enjoying some great learning, now we're getting our official welcome from NJASL President-Elect Karen Grant! #NJASL23

That's right, ya'll: @ElloEllenOh is our first keynote speaker! #NJASL23

"Kids need to learn to be empathetic, whether through interacting with people who are differ me than them, or by reading about others." Author & We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh #NJASL23

Incredible to hear Neil Grimes and Dr. Ellen Pozzi's research presentation on the effectiveness of Bookji! As well as Jennifer Coppock-Huegel's promising experiences while using Bookji with her students. @njasl.bsky.social #NJASL23 For more info visit: njasl2023.sched.com/event/1VWWg/...

As Ellen Oh shares the importance of making sure ALL our students feel safe & valued in the library, she shares an infographic depicting states where anti-LGBT+ legislation is pending or passing. #NJASL23

Folks are having FUN at #NJASL23! Author @ElloEllenOh and our @MackinLibrary Rep @GottliebJessica are celebrating!

Folks are having FUN at #NJASL23! Author Daniel Nayieri strikes a pose!

Tuesday, 12/5, at 12:15, you don't want to miss this incredible panel! Information Literacy Panel at NJASL 2023 Fall Conference sched.co/1WL0J #njasl23

If you've ever wondered how NJASL sets up PD events, or if you have suggestions or ideas, or if you'd like to present for NJASL, come by the NJASL PD Team meet up (all are welcome!) at NJASL 2023 Fall Conference Mon. 12/4 at 1:45 sched.co/1WrQe #njasl23 @sched

Be sure to stop by NJASL's PD Committee Table, located just inside the author & vendor area. We have TONS of FREE bookmarks, ways for you to learn from & share with colleagues, glasses cleaning cloths, AASL Standards booklets - and did we mention it's all FREE? 😂

Focusing on the good today #peluche #everton #efc