GigiMcAllister.bsky.social
@gigimcallister.bsky.social
K-5 School Librarian, educator of 32 years, occasional blogger at thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com, chairperson Nerdcamp NNE, contributer to Choice Literacy, NBCT, Autism Mom #schoollibrarian #TLSky #EduSky #Futurereadylib
It’s Gratitude Week in the library! Students hear a read aloud and write thank-you letters to staff members.
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It’s Gratitude Week in the library! Students hear a read aloud and write thank-you letters to staff members.
Looking forward to this free book-sharing event!
🎉 NEW EVENT! Featuring @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and @mrschureads.bsky.social! 📚❤️
Register: www.bookelicious.com/event/22
Jennifer and John share their fave books of the year!
📚 FREE event!
📚 Book giveaways!
📚 Bookelicious Bookstore Discount Code to tackle your holiday shopping lists!
Register: www.bookelicious.com/event/22
Jennifer and John share their fave books of the year!
📚 FREE event!
📚 Book giveaways!
📚 Bookelicious Bookstore Discount Code to tackle your holiday shopping lists!
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Looking forward to this free book-sharing event!
Brave acorn isn’t afraid to jump from the tree to seek out adventure. Then he faces a setback and can’t roll around any more. Could staying still be just what he needs? There is so much to dive into: life cycles of trees, character traits, character changes, & themes are just a few. #edusky #tlsky
November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The 6-7 bookmarks and poll have been a hit so far this week. Right now the number 6 has more than twice the number of votes as the number seven. 🤷🏻♀️#schoollibrarian #6-7 #passiveprogramming
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The 6-7 bookmarks and poll have been a hit so far this week. Right now the number 6 has more than twice the number of votes as the number seven. 🤷🏻♀️#schoollibrarian #6-7 #passiveprogramming
October 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just finished this fun book from this year’s Maine Student Book Award list. Fans of diary style books with lots of fun drawings will like this one. Can anxious, practical Maple become fun and win her best friend back? #mainestudentbookaward #schoollibrarian
October 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just finished this fun book from this year’s Maine Student Book Award list. Fans of diary style books with lots of fun drawings will like this one. Can anxious, practical Maple become fun and win her best friend back? #mainestudentbookaward #schoollibrarian
It’s book fair time! I created this post with some organizational tips to make the week go more smoothly. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-fe... #tlsky #edusky
A Few Tips to Make Your Book Fair Run More Smoothly
Ask any adult if they remember the Scholastic Book Fair as a child, and you will likely hear about how much they loved the excitement, the b...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It’s book fair time! I created this post with some organizational tips to make the week go more smoothly. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-fe... #tlsky #edusky
What my garage looks like 2 weeks before NerdcampNNE #10 because of the generous donations of publishers and authors. You won’t want to miss this day of learning with like-minded colleagues! Register today. bit.ly/3HiDRvp #nerdcampnne
September 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What my garage looks like 2 weeks before NerdcampNNE #10 because of the generous donations of publishers and authors. You won’t want to miss this day of learning with like-minded colleagues! Register today. bit.ly/3HiDRvp #nerdcampnne
Started year 33 today! Bring on the readers! #schoollibrarian #TLsky
August 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Started year 33 today! Bring on the readers! #schoollibrarian #TLsky
I am only 2 chapters into this new book by @frankisibberson.bsky.social and Lynsey Burkins and it has given me so much to think about in terms of student agency in read alouds. #readaloud #incommunitywithreaders
June 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am only 2 chapters into this new book by @frankisibberson.bsky.social and Lynsey Burkins and it has given me so much to think about in terms of student agency in read alouds. #readaloud #incommunitywithreaders
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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with one of my fave books for young readers!
May 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with one of my fave books for young readers!
This group of 5th graders has started to use their time after book checkout to perform dramatic readings of picture books and it is just the best thing! This week featured Pinkalicious. #schoollibrarian
May 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This group of 5th graders has started to use their time after book checkout to perform dramatic readings of picture books and it is just the best thing! This week featured Pinkalicious. #schoollibrarian
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social kicks off Reading Roundup today.
April 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social kicks off Reading Roundup today.
Middle grade readers need more high-quality short books. I really like this fantasy series from Christina Soontornvat. Each book is less than 150 pages with short chapters. The writing is wonderful & the storyline will have middle grade readers looking for the next book. @soontornvat.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Middle grade readers need more high-quality short books. I really like this fantasy series from Christina Soontornvat. Each book is less than 150 pages with short chapters. The writing is wonderful & the storyline will have middle grade readers looking for the next book. @soontornvat.bsky.social
Whether you are new to the field, or a veteran educator, Tammy Mulligan's The Power of Quick and Frequent Practice has something for you. Read my post if you want more info about this book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-... #quickandfrequentpractice
March 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Whether you are new to the field, or a veteran educator, Tammy Mulligan's The Power of Quick and Frequent Practice has something for you. Read my post if you want more info about this book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-... #quickandfrequentpractice
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Best Nonfiction of 2024 Roundup
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@fuse8.bsky.social @slj.com @cybilsawards.bsky.social @imaginationsoup.bsky.social @ncte.org @yalsa.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit
Best Nonfiction of 2024 Roundup
Next Monday is a big day in children’s literature. The winners of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards will be announced. ...
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January 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I just loved this beautiful book about Narwhals by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Deena So'Ote! #Nonfiction #nonfictionpicturebooks thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/narw...
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic by Candace Fleming
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic by Candace Fleming Illustrated by Deena So'Oteh Expected publication Oct. 22, 2024 Anne Schwartz Books Non...
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January 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I just loved this beautiful book about Narwhals by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Deena So'Ote! #Nonfiction #nonfictionpicturebooks thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/narw...
I read Whale Fall by @mstewartscience.bsky.social and Rob Dunlavey with 5th graders this week. I highly recommend this book as an interesting and informative book that holds students interest from beginning to end. I learned a ton!
January 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I read Whale Fall by @mstewartscience.bsky.social and Rob Dunlavey with 5th graders this week. I highly recommend this book as an interesting and informative book that holds students interest from beginning to end. I learned a ton!