Building off my post from yesterday. I hope this enrages you as much as the freckles. clarksvillenow.com/local/books-...

⏰Time for a “Comprehension Check”: Look at the image from the book A Day with No Words. Which component of reading would you explore? A) Phonemic Awareness B) Fluency C) Phonics D) Vocabulary

If you care about ALL children and the future of education, now might be a good time to consider running for a spot on your local school board.

With @barnesandnoble.com's preorder sale, now is the perfect time to preorder GETTING READY FOR FIRST GRADE by #SerendipityLit author @thetututeacher.bsky.social and illustrator Debby Rahmalia! GETTING READY FOR FIRST GRADE will be released on April 8th from @randomhousekids.bsky.social.

I shared a video of a wonderful book, Shining Bright, Shining Black and this is the first comment. The video hasn’t even been up for 30 minutes. It’s the first day of Black History Month

Can someone explain to me why the department of education, a federally run agency, is encouraging people to find a PRIVATE SCHOOL on their website?

If you have the Target Red Card you can call to have it cut off. They will ask why, and try to convince you not to. Tell them why they are recording it. 1-800-424-6888. You will need the last 4 digits of your card number.

I’m inviting you to no longer prioritize places that are actively engaging in behavior that works to oppress groups that have been marginalized. this is incredibly disappointing. We can spend our money in places that continue to uplift and support ALL people.

In a surprise to no one, libraries and time spent in libraries (with a certified librarian) prove beneficial to children! Now if the rest of the nation would recognize the power of libraries, we’d be in a better place. www.slj.com/story/head-s...

Book bundle with 7 signed picture books! Bid today: 32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Any author or illustrator friends planning on attending #NCTE this year and want to be on a panel (about nonfiction picture books) or do a round table chat (haven’t figured out exactly what yet)? Let me know and I’ll send an email 🤎

Checking eBay now

Tell me you’re a teacher without telling me you’re a teacher.

We shouldn’t have to live like this. Children shouldn’t have to live like this. Art by Micah Player

Happy Book Birthday to GETTING READY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY written by acclaimed #SerendipityLit author Vera Ahiyya (@thetututeacher.bsky.social), the #TutuTeacher, and illustrated by Debby Rahmalia! bookshop.org/a/10902/978059… Now available from @randomhousekids.bsky.social

This is an incalculable loss but Nikki Giovanni lived a grand and interesting life; that will always be a gift. May she rest in power.

I can’t wait to be a school librarian!

Ok answer the following: What gender is suspended more often? Are disabled children suspended more or less often than their peers? What race of student is suspended more often and by what percentage? Keep in mind these are preschool aged students