I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00. Current bid is only $50! Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN www.32auctions.com/organization...

A8: start with games they know like Uno or Connect Four, teach procedures to make upkeep easier, games that have low entry demands re:rules, games that are fast and collaborative #TLSkyChat

A7: started an esports after school program #MHSEL host an annual Mar10 Day Mar10Kart tournament, set out games daily for early arrivals to enjoy with friends, invite homeroom classes to come for game time #TLSkyChat

Pokémon & AASL have teamed up to offer loads of resources to start Pokémon clubs: www.ala.org/pokemon #TLSkyChat

A4: kids put down their phones and the magic starts…eye contact, laughter, working together, cheering for each other #TLSkyChat

A3: having a bin where everyone can toss lost/found pieces and signage including photos of what the space *should* look like when we’ve put things away properly 🤓 #TLSkyChat

A1: clue, really loud librarians, uno, jenga, chess…and so much D&D #TLSkyChat

A1: Proud to serve on the state committee for MiSelf in Books! Michigan school librarians read, review, and publish annual list to amplify voices and make sure ALL readers can see themselves in books and on library shelves! #TLSkyChat www.mimasl.org/miself-in-bo...

Perennial reminder that reading comics relies on the intricate interplay between text, context, and visuals and that graphic novels are (very!) real books whose claim to fame include getting millions of kids to LOVE READING. 💫

🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen. Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it. Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

A7 #TLSkyChat brightly colored post it book reviews stuck to covers from first reader comments when returning on cool shapes like hearts or arrows to grab attention

A6 #TLSkyChat when it’s new and unfamiliar and put on spot for an informal booktalk, I usually say I why it’s on my to read list. Maybe it reminds me of something else I’ve enjoyed or something in the cover art and even the first line read aloud together with student

Don’t miss #TLSkyChat from @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and @techielibgrl.com Great resources and ideas from librarians every time

A1: #TLSkyChat Awesome staff volunteers hang signs I make using Canva to advertise what they’re currently reading leads to adults and kids in building talking more books throughout day

A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad. GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE. youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...

Everyone, everywhere, regardless of their age, background, or political views, deserves access to information from a wide range of perspectives and books that reflect their lived experiences @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2025/01...

#youngteenlit #itstimeforyoungteenlit #mglit #tlsky #Publishers, we are asking for a new category of literature that falls in between middle grade and young adult. Middle schoolers need Young Teen Lit and librarians are eager to purchase! #youngteenlit should have the following 5 elements (1/6)

@librarianjones.bsky.social thank you for sharing your time, your story, your moxie with us today at MASL50. I’ll never eat another casserole again without thinking of you🤣

@mangalibrarian.bsky.social are you familiar with The Disastrous Life of Saiki K? My manga lunch crew has requested it but I can’t find any reviews on it. We’re a 6-8 MS library who is DEVOURING the manga collection.