Happy Friday! Your assignment for the weekend: Tell a favorite author how much they mean to you. Find 'em on socials, hit up the contact form on their website, email their agent. It's rough out there & these little moments of connection & validation help us keep our heads up. Thank you!

Thanks for the inspiration at tonight's #TLSkyChat! So many great ideas, programs, and philosophies to bring school libraries to life each and every day! Thanks @techielibgrl.com for leading the way!

A8: I have over 400 students in my building, and I make it my mission to learn every name and reading interest. When I find THAT book for THAT kid, the look on their face is priceless. It takes a special person to remember what a kid loves, and that is what librarians do daily. #TLSkyChat

A7: School Librarians are essential to strong schools and student achievement - but don't just take my word for it - check out & share these infographics from @aaslala.bsky.social #TLSkyChat libguides.ala.org/school-libra...

I've been working as a school librarian since 2000. To this day (even yesterday) a kid stopped me and said "I remember you from the library" and smiles. Sometimes the kids are in their 20s or 30s...to me, that speaks volumes. They felt seen. #TLSkyChat A8

💛📚 Q7: Advocacy What’s something you wish more people understood about the role of school libraries today? Share A7 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

Sharing stories is KEY to advocacy-it's not bragging or shameless promo, it's bringing the library "concept" to life. (many still have a dated model in their brain)..its up to us to change the perspective with REAL stories! #TLSkyChat A7

So important...I shared a "Terrific Trio" weekly newsletter (one page) of 3 new things and kept the document growing so if a teacher referred to it, easy to go back...it was a great resource for many (not all of course!). A6 #TLSkyChat

i've started a "thing" in my real life and at school...ask people WHO they would like to share an experience or complement with ...not always who you think...get the contact info and reach out on their behalf! #spreadgratitude #TLSkyChat A5

💛📚 Q6: Community Connections How do you involve families or the wider community in your library program? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

We also need to "get" that life can sometimes get in the way of a desire to read...I had a tough family stretch and barely read a book in 3 years; confessed to a group of kids and it opened some amazing conversations about the topic! #TLSkyChat Q1

Puzzles, gratitude notes, legos (to add to a growing display built by others), junk journaling, #passiveprogramming #TLSkyChat Q5

💛📚 Q5: Passive Programming What types of passive programs will you have set up during the month? Share A5 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

Phone call (or message) home to family to thank them for the student they have who adds JOY to the library; maybe even a pick a free book prize. When families know their kid is engaging positively, good things happen #TLSkyChat Q4

Hearing peeps are doing silent book clubs/groups, walk and listen to a book, chill and read days or sessions #TLSkyChat

💛📚 Q4: New Ideas What’s a new idea or initiative you’re trying in your library this year? Share A4 with #TLSkyChat 👉 tlskychat.com

Great to have you @cangrolib.bsky.social We are talking about ways to promote School LIbrary Month and JOY in our LIbraries! #TLSkyChat.

Reach out to kids, staff, families who are "non users" and invite them in for a revisit...(without shaming) and keep spreading the love for libraries! #TLSkyChat

Celebrate Joy in the Library (#NLW campaign) and share your story! Join @mychal3ts.bsky.social as he reminds the world about JOY in the LIbrary! #TLSkyChat

I find "readalike" displays or charts or promos work great...encourages kids to find something similar to their favs, with little stress ! #TLSkyChat

A1: I always think that the best way to create a reading culture with students is to be knowledgeable about what is popular with the age group that you are working with. I am always reading MG/YA books to recommend to my students, but I also enjoy them! Having my students see that works! #TLSkyChat

Saw a great display of covers that were zoomed in and you had to guess what the book was--works for all ages! #TLSkyChat

If you don't know @alexadoom.bsky.social yet, you are missing out! #superstar librarian #TLSkyChat

A1 #TLSkyChat love of reading needs to be modeled..show them I am excited about a book or genre or author or award and talk about what I am reading! #model love of readign!

#TLSKYCHAT I'm a retired school librarian and still connected in all kinds of ways to the land that I love in libraries! Syracuse, NY

How are you bringing #SchoolLibraryMonth to life? Ideas? do share! #tlskychat

🚀 We’re ready for lift off! Join us for this week’s #TLSkyChat: an hour long chat for authors, educators, teacher librarians and their supporters! BLAST OFF! The fun starts at 8pmET/5pmPT! For more info also checkout tlskychat.com!

Pro tip for live chats: try Deck.blue to follow columns, hashtags, and scheduled posts. Jennifer @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and I use it for #TLSkyChat. Give it a shot for an easier #TLSkyChat experience!

Excited to hear some HOT ideas! #schoollibrarymonth

#TLSkychat www.canva.com/design/DAG-W... #schoollibrarymonth

📚 Join us TONIGHT at 8pm ET for #TLSkyChat as we get ready for School Library Month! 🌸 How are you preparing to celebrate? Share ideas, resources, and ways you’ll highlight your library program this April! Find the Questions at tlskychat.com #Skybrarians #EduSky #TLSky #SLM #SchoolLibraryMonth

#TLSkyChat A2 Haven't had to. Admin and teachers appreciate 'free' supervision. Several of the teachers run games as clubs as well: Pokeman, D&D, Magic the Gathering. If you want to run a Magic group, MagiKids (magikids.org) will provide kits: cards, deck boxes, playing surfaces. Curricula included

Thx, @aaslala.bsky.social for an empowering experience...head is spinning with new ways to impact communities

All abt the stories...write them, live them, share them #libraries @aaslala.bsky.social

Still inspired from @aaslala.bsky.social. reminded that "people invest in people" like @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social said...be the person people want to invest in

School librarians are media literacy leaders, empowering students to access, analyze, evaluate, create & act with information in all forms. This #MediaLitWk, let’s celebrate the critical thinking skills that help students thrive in a complex digital world. 🌍 https://bit.ly/46PiGdq

School Cellphone Bans Can Help Kids Learn — But Black Students Suspended at Higher Rates #EdTech #edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video #EdTech #edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

Thanks for the reminder @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #TlSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #Books #BookChallenge @bsky.app is different. Remember that when you are interacting. Boost the good :)

Building relationships comes before all for me. A new principal asked me to find her a read aloud for her 1st assembly. I volunteered to fill the lobby display case with books. She walked away from our conversation knowing she has a partner in this work. Let's do this. #TLSky #Skybrarians

@katemessner.com @kwameopam.bsky.social @kwamembalia.bsky.social we would ❤️ to see u!

Going to be at #NationalBookFestival? Stop by booth 318 and show NY some ❤️! @librarycongress.bsky.social

I fear the way our world is heading.

Sooo...because i was inspired to make it happen, i booked a book shopping trip with 3 students next sat &got parent support!

Exactly!! #tlskychat

Fantastic! ##tlskychat