Hello? Congress? Supreme Court? Where are you? (Happy Constitution Day week!) #ConstitutionDay

Thank you, @middleweb.bsky.social for posting my newest article! Librarians don’t just read books and shush patrons. LOL #LibrariesTransform #ReadingTeacherWrites #MiddleWeb

Literacy isn’t just about books. Games and puzzles help students learn to speak and listen, too. I had fun watching 7th graders interact with each other today in the library. (They even cleaned up nicely when they were done!) #LibrariesTransform #MiddleSchool #ReadingTeacherWrites #LiteracyLearning

Happy (?) Constitution Day! We really need to spend more time with this document.

Know what creates empathy? Books. Reading about people unlike ourselves and experiences we'll never have. Which is why some people want to remove those books and discourage reading. Kids and adults should read widely. Most spend their spare time online, which is where indoctrination often begins.

Have library time. Will read! Students relax in the “comfy chairs” and grab scented bookmarks during library orientation. #BackToSchool #LibrariesTransform #LetThemRead #ReadingTeacherWrites #ChoiceBooks #IndependentReading #ReadingTime

I think every librarian MUST make time to attend the National Book Festival. Talk about book joy! Talk about meeting favorite authors! Talk about scheduling next year’s trip! #AuthorFriendsRock #ReadingTeacherWrites #NationalBookFestival #LibraryOfCongress

It was a celebration of poetry, joy, and a life lived well. Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson shared memories and read poems from THE NEW BOOK. It was nice to gather and share the love. Thanks to Solid State Books for hosting the event. #ReadingTeacherWrites #Poetry #BlackPoets #NikkiGiovanni

The remodel is done and all the books are on the shelves! Welcome to the library! I saw 7th grade classes and the students said they don’t see much of a difference. Ah, kids! It’s big, beautiful, and clean! Let’s read! #SchoolLibrary #ReadingTime #Libraries #LetThemRead #ReadingTeacherWrites

Good thinking! We always have such high expectations for ourselves and others. It’s impossible to do everything all at once. And yes! Drink more water!

A month from today, Dasher will be back with another Christmas adventure ✨ Dasher and the Polar Bear available September 30, 2025

I’m presenting! Join us at the Indiana State Literacy Conference on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Register at www.indianareads.org. #indianareads #VocabularyDevelopment #ReadAlouds #ReadingTeacherWrites

Yes, we know Dems aren't leftist. They're center right. There's nothing wrong with any of those terms, and activists didn't cause Trump to win. Bigotry did.

The Third Way is not credible. With their memo, they reinforce Republican propaganda about Democrats and offer nothing useful as strategy against a fascist regime.

The full write up is here: Was It Something The Democrats Said? A Response to Third Way’s Political Language Memo open.substack.com/pub/dcinboxi...

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I read CABOOSE by Travis Jonker and Ruth Chan to a fifth grade class today. Read alouds on Fridays are the best! #ReadAlouds #AuthorFriendsRock #ReadingTime #ReadingTeacherWrites

One of my favorite things to do is gather books/resources for teachers for units of study, read alouds, and curating back-to-school books while also meeting state standards. There are SO MANY ideas in my head right now! #ReadingTeacherWrites #BackToSchool #PictureBooksArePerfectForMiddleSchool

The first days of school are exhausting, but I find JOY in reorganizing our school library after the new carpet installation. I can’t wait to see students use the space! #SchoolLibrary #LibrariesTransform #RemodelingTheSchoolSpace #BackToSchool #ReadingTeacherWrites

I know it’s not summer anymore, but “we” think we need to hang on just a bit longer. Hogan-approved, by Pablo Cartaya. A HERO’S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION is one of the many summer reading titles that I will share at school this year. Let’s go! #SummerReading #BackToSchool #ReadingTeacherWrites

This is such a fabulous book - the author allows the reader to experience what he sees and how he sees. It’s an excellent books for students in classrooms.

www.npr.org/2025/08/15/n... AKA “Nothing was done.” This whole story is another decoy/distraction. MaybeTrump should side with Ukraine instead. Maybe US citizens should stop believing in Trump, who fails over and over.

“It’s a complete knockout. There’s not a single issue that the court did not side with the plaintiffs on.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/13/j...

Kwame Alexander, JoEllen McCarthy, and Julia Torres made my night! THANK YOU for the first TEACHER STUDY evening! I look forward to a fabulous school year with you by my side! Order your copy of SEASONS OF LITERACY! #TeacherStudy #OneWordAtATime #BackToSchool #ReadingTeacherWrites

Check this out! Publishers Weekly wrote about Kwame Alexander’s new non-profit, ONE WORD AT A TIME. Help students to find the JOY of reading! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Join us! Planning with intention is my first goal for the school year. The second goal is to have fun! #TeacherStudy #SeasonsOfLiteracy #BackToSchool #Teaching #TeachingAndLearning #ReadingTeacherWrites

I’m feeling a sense of belonging, anticipation, and excitement today, finding inspiration from @joellenmccarthy.bsky.social & @juliatorress.bsky.social ! Thank you for writing SEASONS OF LITERACY, friends!#MyPersonalPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #BackToSchool #AuthorFriendsRock #ReadingTeacherWrites

Let’s ponder this one, shall we? Science is alive, but not in RFKJr’s brain.

Oh, yeah! Congratulations! New favorite books! #NewBooks #ReadingTeacherWrites #AuthorFriendsRock

For anyone who got a notification that I've written a dark romantasy trilogy (this is book 1) - I haven't. Please don't buy any of them. These books are AI generated & Amazon should be removing them today. For anyone who may have bought one, I hope you can get a refund from Amazon.

Just dropping by to say that ACCOUNTABLE, a nonfiction page-turner about a racist social media account at a public high school, is currently downpriced as an ebook for $2.99. bit.ly/3GsVtoe

Reading this adult debut novel while it’s raining. TILT by Emma Pattee (Marysue Rucci Books, 2025). “Annie is nine months pregnant. She’s shopping for a crib at IKEA. That’s when the massive earthquake hits.” I’ll probably finish this book tonight. #Reading #ReadingTeacherWrites #SummerReading

Time to share some exciting news! My picture book, GLENN BURKE, GAME CHANGER, illustrated by Daniel J. O'Brien, is a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award in the category of LGBTQ+ Children's Books. Thank you Lambda Literary and to everyone at Macmillan and @fsgbooks.bsky.social.

I’m honored to be a part of the Advisory Team for One Word at a Time, founded by author and CEO, Kwame Alexander. This non-profit sparks middle-grade students’ motivation to read and write on their own. We make reading cool and fun! #AuthorStudy #TeacherStudy #OneWordAtATime #LiteracyLearning

I need this! #NCTE Congratulations, @kristinziemke.bsky.social !

When it’s 90 degrees and humid, one may choose to stay inside. One may choose to read. I am the one. #DayOff #LifelongLearning #TooHotAndHumid #Summertime #SummerReading #Reading #ReadingTeacherWrites #BackToSchool

I did it! I completed the coursework for my Indiana Early Literacy Endorsement (I already had middle school) and now I can work with elementary AND secondary! Certificates of completion have been sent to IDOE and all I have to do is take the Praxis 5205.

Everyone needs to understand that the defunding of public broadcasting this week is part of a broader effort to dismantle the free press and control the means of reality production itself. www.thedissident.news/the-oligarch...

Thank you, New Hampshire Gov. Ayotte for standing up against book bans. Yes! to #IntellectualFreedom and #FirstAmendment rights. #TLSky #EduSky #IFRT pen.org/press-releas...

I hope that person made a report with ALA & ILF. There are people out there to help!

Not in MY Indiana library! Not happening. #WeAreALLHuman #LibraryPolicies #LibrariesTransform

If releasing the Epstein list would end your presidency, then your presidency needs to end.

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

Cover Reveal! It’s nice to see a new title by @sayantani.bsky.social!

"Picture books are magic because they speak a universal language with images we all understand and feel." — @torreymaldonado.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/07/just...

Taking a break from reading research and watching Hollywood Squares. It’s amazing how much trivial crap I know! LOL #Summer #SummerBreak #XGetsTheSquare

For the best results, go here and scroll down to the 2025 list: bookshop.org/shop/reading...

Also check out Jennifer's Anti-Prime Day Summer Middle-Grades Reading List! readingteacherwrites.com/2025/07/08/m...

PICTURE BOOKS SUPPORT SUMMERTIME LEARNING. Summer offers time for middle schoolers to select books they’ll enjoy. Media literacy facilitator Jennifer Sniadecki says picture books can help engage them. #edusky #iteachEnglish #TLsky @jennifersniadecki.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/50937/pictur...

Can I twist your arm??????