Amy Brownlee
@amybrownlee93.bsky.social
Teacher-Librarian, Book Lover, Presenter. Secretary of Kansas Association of School Librarians. Blog at BiblioBrownlee.weebly.com. Learn more about my work at about.me/amybrownlee.
I invited my students to guess which continent I will visit on my #Fulbright Teacher Exchange in 2026. They voted by adding stickers to a poster, and Asia got the most votes. Were they right? I’ll be able to announce my host country soon! #tlsky #FulbrightTeach #globaleducation
December 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I invited my students to guess which continent I will visit on my #Fulbright Teacher Exchange in 2026. They voted by adding stickers to a poster, and Asia got the most votes. Were they right? I’ll be able to announce my host country soon! #tlsky #FulbrightTeach #globaleducation
Take a look at this fun activity designed by my fellow Kansas librarian Cindy Rogers! #tlsky #nonfiction
Teachers! Librarians!
Highlighting Books about Inventions & Inventors: A Fun Activity for Grades 4 and 5
tinyurl.com/5n7e8a8u
#TLsky #Skybrarian #Schoollibraries #edusky #kidlit
Highlighting Books about Inventions & Inventors: A Fun Activity for Grades 4 and 5
tinyurl.com/5n7e8a8u
#TLsky #Skybrarian #Schoollibraries #edusky #kidlit
December 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Take a look at this fun activity designed by my fellow Kansas librarian Cindy Rogers! #tlsky #nonfiction
I gave my first-semester library stats report a glow-up using Canva. Take a look at the before and after of my Library Snapshot. Big improvement! #tlsky #librarystats #libraryreport
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I gave my first-semester library stats report a glow-up using Canva. Take a look at the before and after of my Library Snapshot. Big improvement! #tlsky #librarystats #libraryreport
Interested in place-based professional development for educators that's fully or partially funded? View the webinar I presented for the South Central Kansas Library System to learn about so many amazing opportunities! bit.ly/beyondborders25 #tlsky #schoollibrarians #placebasedlearning #summerPD
December 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Interested in place-based professional development for educators that's fully or partially funded? View the webinar I presented for the South Central Kansas Library System to learn about so many amazing opportunities! bit.ly/beyondborders25 #tlsky #schoollibrarians #placebasedlearning #summerPD
I’m part of a Fulbright Teacher Exchange program and will spend two weeks abroad in the spring/summer. Where will my field experience be? I will find out in three weeks!!! It could be South America, Asia, Africa… I’m so excited! ✈️ #FulbrightTeach #Fulbright #tlsky #globaleducation
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’m part of a Fulbright Teacher Exchange program and will spend two weeks abroad in the spring/summer. Where will my field experience be? I will find out in three weeks!!! It could be South America, Asia, Africa… I’m so excited! ✈️ #FulbrightTeach #Fulbright #tlsky #globaleducation
Today I gave a presentation on place-based learning for teachers and librarians. The recording will be available soon and I will share the link if you’d like to watch. I talked about my PD trips to Ethiopia, Germany, San Diego, and Washington, DC, and how YOU can apply. #tlsky #placebasedlearning
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today I gave a presentation on place-based learning for teachers and librarians. The recording will be available soon and I will share the link if you’d like to watch. I talked about my PD trips to Ethiopia, Germany, San Diego, and Washington, DC, and how YOU can apply. #tlsky #placebasedlearning
Reposted by Amy Brownlee
As we get ready to ring in a new year, I brought together 25 special books highlighting celebrations from around the world.
In this interactive choice board, you can click on each book cover to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/UUeA7HO
#TLSky #EduSky #tlchat #books
In this interactive choice board, you can click on each book cover to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/UUeA7HO
#TLSky #EduSky #tlchat #books
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As we get ready to ring in a new year, I brought together 25 special books highlighting celebrations from around the world.
In this interactive choice board, you can click on each book cover to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/UUeA7HO
#TLSky #EduSky #tlchat #books
In this interactive choice board, you can click on each book cover to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/UUeA7HO
#TLSky #EduSky #tlchat #books
Reposted by Amy Brownlee
This is a long post, but I had a lot to share in the wake of NCTE in Denver! I've included my slides from the conference. I hope you find these resources useful!
www.librarygirl.net/post/ncte-20...
#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians
www.librarygirl.net/post/ncte-20...
#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians
NCTE 2025: Reflections and Takeaways
Longtime readers and friends know that I typically avoid the big conferences. When people ask if I'm going to ALA or ISTE, my answer often includes something like "not if I can help it!" To be clear, ...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is a long post, but I had a lot to share in the wake of NCTE in Denver! I've included my slides from the conference. I hope you find these resources useful!
www.librarygirl.net/post/ncte-20...
#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians
www.librarygirl.net/post/ncte-20...
#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians
The research process can be daunting for students, so teacher-librarian Benjamin Barbour has developed these 7 research hacks—strategies that can give kids confidence and an actionable plan as they begin their exploration! 📚🔍
#TLSky #EduSky
#TLSky #EduSky
7 Essential Research Hacks to Teach High School Students
Knowing how to find pertinent and reliable resources is an essential skill that will give students confidence as they explore new topics.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I had a great audience for today’s Kansas Library Association presentation on graphic novels. Tomorrow I am moderating a panel discussion. It’s always fun to see my library colleagues from the state. #tlsky #graphicnovels @comicsatsdsu.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I had a great audience for today’s Kansas Library Association presentation on graphic novels. Tomorrow I am moderating a panel discussion. It’s always fun to see my library colleagues from the state. #tlsky #graphicnovels @comicsatsdsu.bsky.social
Thanks to Kareem Between author @shifasaltagisafadi for sending free bookmarks for each student!
Students have been writing to their pen pals in Sweden for Global Read Aloud. When I found some Swedish/Finnish candy at IKEA, I couldn’t resist getting enough for everyone to taste. #gra2025 #tlsky
Students have been writing to their pen pals in Sweden for Global Read Aloud. When I found some Swedish/Finnish candy at IKEA, I couldn’t resist getting enough for everyone to taste. #gra2025 #tlsky
October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I attended a fantastic discussion between Amanda Jones and Tom Bober last night to kick off my time in St. Louis for the @aaslala.bsky.social National Convention. #tlsky #thatlibrarian #censorship #bookbanning #aasl2025 @captainlibrary.bsky.social @librarianjones.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I attended a fantastic discussion between Amanda Jones and Tom Bober last night to kick off my time in St. Louis for the @aaslala.bsky.social National Convention. #tlsky #thatlibrarian #censorship #bookbanning #aasl2025 @captainlibrary.bsky.social @librarianjones.com
I’m enjoying listening to this new book from one of my favorite authors. His writing is beautiful and can break your heart and make you laugh out loud in equal measures. #reader #audiobooks
October 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I’m enjoying listening to this new book from one of my favorite authors. His writing is beautiful and can break your heart and make you laugh out loud in equal measures. #reader #audiobooks
Looking forward to presenting at the @aaslala.bsky.social National Conference in St. Louis next week. I'm excited to be with like-minded librarians and book lovers and be part of the learning! #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels #schoollibrarians
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Looking forward to presenting at the @aaslala.bsky.social National Conference in St. Louis next week. I'm excited to be with like-minded librarians and book lovers and be part of the learning! #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels #schoollibrarians
New article posted! I’ll be talking about this and more during my presentation at the AASL National Conference next week. #aasl2025 #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels #edusky @aaslala.bsky.social
Comic Conventions as POWerful PD (Part 2): Implementation and Impact https://bit.ly/48dKf2o
October 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
New article posted! I’ll be talking about this and more during my presentation at the AASL National Conference next week. #aasl2025 #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels #edusky @aaslala.bsky.social
I purchased a $5 cutlery holder from Dollar Tree and gave my library coloring station a glow up. There are four round compartments with a rectangular compartment in the middle that is just the right size for bookmarks and half-sheet word searches. #tlsky #edusky #coloringstation
October 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I purchased a $5 cutlery holder from Dollar Tree and gave my library coloring station a glow up. There are four round compartments with a rectangular compartment in the middle that is just the right size for bookmarks and half-sheet word searches. #tlsky #edusky #coloringstation
If you love children’s lit, you might be interested in these cute t-shirts available at Wal-Mart. I already had Frog and Toad and I just added Where the Wild Things Are. #tlsky #edusky #childrenslit #classics
October 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you love children’s lit, you might be interested in these cute t-shirts available at Wal-Mart. I already had Frog and Toad and I just added Where the Wild Things Are. #tlsky #edusky #childrenslit #classics
I loved talking shop with Julie and Jan on their podcast and sharing grant tips and teacher travel experiences. You can listen here: www.libraryexchangepodcast.com/e/small-town...
#schoollibrarian #grantwriting #teachertravel #placebasedlearning #tlsky
#schoollibrarian #grantwriting #teachertravel #placebasedlearning #tlsky
October 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I loved talking shop with Julie and Jan on their podcast and sharing grant tips and teacher travel experiences. You can listen here: www.libraryexchangepodcast.com/e/small-town...
#schoollibrarian #grantwriting #teachertravel #placebasedlearning #tlsky
#schoollibrarian #grantwriting #teachertravel #placebasedlearning #tlsky
I’m 20 minutes into this audiobook and my understanding of the world has already shifted. I can tell this book’s accolades are well-deserved. #nonfiction #themoreyoureadthemoreyouknow #howdowsthisbookmakemebetter
September 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I’m 20 minutes into this audiobook and my understanding of the world has already shifted. I can tell this book’s accolades are well-deserved. #nonfiction #themoreyoureadthemoreyouknow #howdowsthisbookmakemebetter
A huge thanks to the South Central Kansas Library System for the shirts! Our library staff was twinning for book fair setup day #librarian #Tlsky
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A huge thanks to the South Central Kansas Library System for the shirts! Our library staff was twinning for book fair setup day #librarian #Tlsky
I learned so much at the Kansas Leadership Center’s “When everyone leads” training. Sessions were informative and engaging, and I met some great people had a lot of interesting conversations. Thanks to the Kansas Library Association for the scholarship to attend. #tlsky
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I learned so much at the Kansas Leadership Center’s “When everyone leads” training. Sessions were informative and engaging, and I met some great people had a lot of interesting conversations. Thanks to the Kansas Library Association for the scholarship to attend. #tlsky
Looking forward to meeting up at at the @aaslala.bsky.social National Conference. See you there! #AASL25 #tlsky
September 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Looking forward to meeting up at at the @aaslala.bsky.social National Conference. See you there! #AASL25 #tlsky
I had such a great conversation with Dr T on the SLLN podcast. The hour went by quickly as we exchanged ideas and explored ways to engage our learners in the library. #tlsky #librarylessons @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social
SLLN Podcast Ep 55: @amybrownlee93.bsky.social on having students map the library - fun & functional orientation!
Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/55-active-le...
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #TLSkyChat
Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/55-active-le...
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #TLSkyChat
September 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I had such a great conversation with Dr T on the SLLN podcast. The hour went by quickly as we exchanged ideas and explored ways to engage our learners in the library. #tlsky #librarylessons @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social