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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 2d

* had to use old signs

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 2d

#CutePet

Brown dog snuggled in a bunch of pillows

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 2d

I add books as books are checked out since I only have a small space.

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 2d

#FreedomToRead #BannedBooksWeek Here’s our display at our ES. Had to use signs since our prek-6th grade student have no idea about the novel 1984.

Signs say Books Unite Us Censorship Divides Us & Censorship Celebrate Banned Books Week w the following books Captain Underpants, New Kid, Goosebumps, Milo & Unicorns are the Worst!

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

Same w our HS, MS & SS

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A8 #TLSkyChat I have a group of librarians that are a great resource when I’m questioning a book. I’ve relied on them many times when purchasing & weeding books. They are a great reality check.

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 3d

💛📚 Q8: What steps can we take as librarians to recognize and avoid self-censorship when selecting or recommending materials? Share A8 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

Q8:
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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A7 #TLSkyChat Our district has some requirements for book purchases (like 2 professional positive reviews). There is also a district wide procedure for when a challenge is made or questioning a library book.

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 3d

Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 What are some proactive approaches to book challenges that we can implement beforeand after Banned Books Week to help strengthen our community’s commitment to equitable access to all library resources?

For more info visit: tlskychat.com

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

#TLSkyChat We are required to review & update our collection development policy annually based on district library regulations. Each library develops their own CDP. We review it w our admin. The 1st year my admin said he had no idea I did all that! They include access & intellectual freedom policies

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 3d

💛📚 Q6: What do your collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How do they support intellectual freedom and equitable access? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

Q6:
Illustration of a woman holding a clipboard beside a large paper labeled “Policy.” Text reads: “Q6: What do your library’s collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How does it support intellectual freedom and equitable access?”

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A4 #TLSkyChat as I said earlier, I have a book display, bookmarks (w various messages) & coloring pages (Bad Kitty this year). At the ES level, I find the resources a bit lacking. This year’s resources referencing 1984 isn’t meaningful for our ES students.

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 3d

💛📚 Q4: How do you actively promote the freedom to read in your spaces and programs? What messages or displays make that visible? Share A4 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

Q4:
Illustration with the phrase “Let Freedom Read” in bold black text with colorful streaks behind it. Text reads: “Q4: How do you actively promote the freedom to read in your library spaces and programs? What messages or displays help make that visible?”

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

It survived a challenge in our district too (at the HS & SS level). Was so glad the community supported this book being available to our students.

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

Our public library is wonderful. They just sent out a free author visit event that several of us librarians are attending.

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A3 #TLSkyChat I’m in a very large district & I’m so lucky that we have the support of our district LIS team & our school board. At my school, I partner a lot w our Ed tech specialist.

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 3d

Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Protecting intellectual freedom requires team work! Who’s on your team? How do you create allies in protecting our kids’ right to read?

For more information visit: tlskychat.com

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

Yes & I wish there was more ES focused resources. Most if the resources are MS & HS focused.

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A1 #TLSkyChat Drama by Raina Telgemeier. It is usually in our monthly top ten checked out titles.

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 3d

💛📚 Q2: Share a book that has been challenged but continues to make an impact in your library. Why is it worth protecting? Drop A2 with #TLSkyChat. More info: tlskychat.com

Q2:
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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

A1 #TLSkyChat I have a Banned Books display in our ES. I also have bookmarks & coloring sheets. It starts a lot of conversations w students & staff. I start w a lot of their favorite books in the display.

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 3d

Here it is! Q1 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Let’s start with a Banned Books Week elevator pitch! How do you help others understand why this work is so important?

For more info visit: tlskychat.com

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 3d

#TLSkyChat Hi! I’m Trisha an ES librarian in Va.

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 3d

🎤 Let’s kick off #TLSkyChat! 🎶✨
💛 Drop your name, location & your library role! Tag #TLSkyChat so we can connect! 🎉 📚 tlskychat.com

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 7d

We do a banned book display at our ES & it is amazing how many of their favorite books/authors are on the list.

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 14d

#FallFlowers #gardens #pollinators #nativeplants Fall flowers = happy pollinators 🐝🖤💛

White & yellow aster and goldenrod blooming with a bumble bee on the goldenrod

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 16d

Can’t wait to read this book. Just got notified that our public library bought more copies!

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 18d

Just watched #KPopDemonHunter Loved it! Students have the best recommendations!

🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · 18d

Got my Covid & Flu shot today! 💉💪 #trustscience #trustdoctors

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · Sep 11

A8 #TLSkyChat the Warrior Cats new graphic novels are a big hit & the student are always checking to see if we have the latest one.

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · Sep 11

I also keep a spreadsheet of lessons & activities.

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🐝aREADER @reyeh.bsky.social · Sep 11

A7 #TLSkyChat I keep my lessons on one set of Google slides, I keep my monthly display stuff in folders by month & I keep my weekly lesson materials in bins by my desk.

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