Heather Gillingham
@gillzville.bsky.social
Passionate about literacy. Elementary school media specialist. Views are my own.
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Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Excited to be adding the 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book to my library on Monday. My students will be excited to read about what happens when Greg’s parents forget his birthday! #partypoopertour #booksky #TLSky
October 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Excited to be adding the 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book to my library on Monday. My students will be excited to read about what happens when Greg’s parents forget his birthday! #partypoopertour #booksky #TLSky
Peach nominees nixed from the Reading Bowl are:
- Bright Red Fruit (S. Elhillo)
- This Book Won't Burn (S. Ahmed)
- Thirsty (J. Hammonds)
- Not Like Other Girls (M. Adamo)
- When the World Tips Over (J. Nelson)
- Wander in the Dark (J. Emill)
- Crashing into You (R. Callen)
- Songlight (M. Buffini)
- Bright Red Fruit (S. Elhillo)
- This Book Won't Burn (S. Ahmed)
- Thirsty (J. Hammonds)
- Not Like Other Girls (M. Adamo)
- When the World Tips Over (J. Nelson)
- Wander in the Dark (J. Emill)
- Crashing into You (R. Callen)
- Songlight (M. Buffini)
Distressing news about Georgia's Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Typically, high school students read all of the Georgia Peach Book Award nominees. This year, eight of the 20 books are being excluded from the competition. Statement from the HRRB Steering Committee here: www.gahrrb.org/booklists #TLSky
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl - Booklists
Booklists
The Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl uses selections from booklists of nominations for the Georgia Children's Picturebook Award (Grades K-3), Georgia Children's Book Award (Grades 4-5 and 6...
www.gahrrb.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Peach nominees nixed from the Reading Bowl are:
- Bright Red Fruit (S. Elhillo)
- This Book Won't Burn (S. Ahmed)
- Thirsty (J. Hammonds)
- Not Like Other Girls (M. Adamo)
- When the World Tips Over (J. Nelson)
- Wander in the Dark (J. Emill)
- Crashing into You (R. Callen)
- Songlight (M. Buffini)
- Bright Red Fruit (S. Elhillo)
- This Book Won't Burn (S. Ahmed)
- Thirsty (J. Hammonds)
- Not Like Other Girls (M. Adamo)
- When the World Tips Over (J. Nelson)
- Wander in the Dark (J. Emill)
- Crashing into You (R. Callen)
- Songlight (M. Buffini)
Distressing news about Georgia's Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Typically, high school students read all of the Georgia Peach Book Award nominees. This year, eight of the 20 books are being excluded from the competition. Statement from the HRRB Steering Committee here: www.gahrrb.org/booklists #TLSky
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl - Booklists
Booklists
The Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl uses selections from booklists of nominations for the Georgia Children's Picturebook Award (Grades K-3), Georgia Children's Book Award (Grades 4-5 and 6...
www.gahrrb.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Distressing news about Georgia's Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Typically, high school students read all of the Georgia Peach Book Award nominees. This year, eight of the 20 books are being excluded from the competition. Statement from the HRRB Steering Committee here: www.gahrrb.org/booklists #TLSky
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TEAM J PROUDLY WELCOMES
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
July 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
TEAM J PROUDLY WELCOMES
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
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Pinch me! Can’t believe I ran into two of the absolute icons of #youngteenlit at #alaac25 #tlsky Thank you Laurie Halse Anderson and Neal Shusterman for writing some of the finest books ever written for teens
June 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Pinch me! Can’t believe I ran into two of the absolute icons of #youngteenlit at #alaac25 #tlsky Thank you Laurie Halse Anderson and Neal Shusterman for writing some of the finest books ever written for teens
Virtually attending #ITSELive25 and I've already learned so much. #TLSky if you want some tips to make your designs more engaging, check out this article: blog.tcea.org/10-graphic-d... #EDUGraphics
10 Graphic Design Tips for Classroom Content Creation – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Educators create classroom content all the time. How can we design it to be both engaging and effective? These graphic design tips can help! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to so...
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June 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Virtually attending #ITSELive25 and I've already learned so much. #TLSky if you want some tips to make your designs more engaging, check out this article: blog.tcea.org/10-graphic-d... #EDUGraphics
Joining the #DigitalDetectiveSquad and looking forward to putting my learning to work in the library! #TLSky
June 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Joining the #DigitalDetectiveSquad and looking forward to putting my learning to work in the library! #TLSky
I am so glad to be a part of @glma-inc.bsky.social. I’m learning so much from the #SummerInstitute and can’t wait to start implementing some of these ideas! #TLSky
June 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I am so glad to be a part of @glma-inc.bsky.social. I’m learning so much from the #SummerInstitute and can’t wait to start implementing some of these ideas! #TLSky
If you missed this session, you can still check out the website! #TLSky
#youngteenlit presentation today at 11:10 at #glmasi25 12-15 year-olds need books! @overbooked.bsky.social @glma-inc.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you missed this session, you can still check out the website! #TLSky
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ATTN MS LIBRARIANS: follow @youngteenlit.bsky.social and let’s band together to get a new #book category that’s for our upper MG and lower YA readers! #itstimeforyoungteenlit #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #youngteenlit
June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
ATTN MS LIBRARIANS: follow @youngteenlit.bsky.social and let’s band together to get a new #book category that’s for our upper MG and lower YA readers! #itstimeforyoungteenlit #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #youngteenlit
Last night, @jerrycraft.bsky.social told us the story of how he tricked Kwame Alexander into co-writing J vs. K. That story makes this post even funnier! @glma-inc.bsky.social #SummerInstitute #TLSky
Congratulations to Kwame Alexander for riding the Jerry Craft Bandwagon to make the Black Bookstore Coalition’s Bestselling Children’s Book List!
Well done!
Well done!
June 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Last night, @jerrycraft.bsky.social told us the story of how he tricked Kwame Alexander into co-writing J vs. K. That story makes this post even funnier! @glma-inc.bsky.social #SummerInstitute #TLSky
Kicking off @glma-inc.bsky.social GLMA Summer Institute with a keynote address by @thenextgenlib.bsky.social Amanda Hunt! #TLSky
June 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Kicking off @glma-inc.bsky.social GLMA Summer Institute with a keynote address by @thenextgenlib.bsky.social Amanda Hunt! #TLSky
So excited to hear from @jerrycraft.bsky.social at the @glma-inc.bsky.social Summer Institute! #TLSky #KidLit
June 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So excited to hear from @jerrycraft.bsky.social at the @glma-inc.bsky.social Summer Institute! #TLSky #KidLit
Kids are hilarious.
Okay. One kid/Harvard story.
Me: That library has every public speech given by every president, ever.
12yo: Can’t you get that on the Internet?
9yo: (mocking my voice) “That library has… a computer.”
Me: No. you don’t understand.
12: (also mocking) “That library has WiFi!”
Me: :(
Me: That library has every public speech given by every president, ever.
12yo: Can’t you get that on the Internet?
9yo: (mocking my voice) “That library has… a computer.”
Me: No. you don’t understand.
12: (also mocking) “That library has WiFi!”
Me: :(
June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kids are hilarious.
Reading #WutheringHeights. Only started Ch 2 and can’t get over how RUDE this narrator is. Stopping by and expecting everyone to cater to him. Making assumptions. He is just dripping with White privilege. #BookSky
May 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Reading #WutheringHeights. Only started Ch 2 and can’t get over how RUDE this narrator is. Stopping by and expecting everyone to cater to him. Making assumptions. He is just dripping with White privilege. #BookSky
A7: My district requires inventory every year. I helped with it a bit at my middle school, and it was fun to see what is on the shelves. The school libraries are open until the last day, but book checkouts ended earlier this month, per district policy. #TLSkyChat
May 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A7: My district requires inventory every year. I helped with it a bit at my middle school, and it was fun to see what is on the shelves. The school libraries are open until the last day, but book checkouts ended earlier this month, per district policy. #TLSkyChat
A5: This chat on Bluesky has been one of my favorite spots, but I've also seen some great ideas on TikTok. I recently discovered @bybookchick there. I also listen to podcasts (Library on Lock, School Librarians United, The Reader's Heart). #TLSkyChat
May 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A5: This chat on Bluesky has been one of my favorite spots, but I've also seen some great ideas on TikTok. I recently discovered @bybookchick there. I also listen to podcasts (Library on Lock, School Librarians United, The Reader's Heart). #TLSkyChat
I have heard many names for books for beginning readers, but I think "The Garden" is my new favorite. #TLSkyChat
A4: I am so very proud that we got our new section "The Garden" up and running this year. We grow readers at the library and this is the place to go for beginning readers growing their skills.
#TLSkyChat
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New NF titles in this area came from a generous @nekls grant. The section’s placement sits between the our nonfiction and everybody books. Every book is easy to see with clear front-facing bins and lots of display stands. Ss were wonderfully excited to flip through and explore!
May 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I have heard many names for books for beginning readers, but I think "The Garden" is my new favorite. #TLSkyChat
A4: My biggest win is finding a job in a school library. It has been a goal of mine for several years. A friend of mine helped me create a logo, so I'm ready to start building my brand and marketing the space when school begins. #TLSkyChat
May 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A4: My biggest win is finding a job in a school library. It has been a goal of mine for several years. A friend of mine helped me create a logo, so I'm ready to start building my brand and marketing the space when school begins. #TLSkyChat
A3: As a classroom teacher, I give my students lots of reminders. I also make sure that I check the shelves in my classroom. I've found more than one school library book there. #TLSkyChat
May 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A3: As a classroom teacher, I give my students lots of reminders. I also make sure that I check the shelves in my classroom. I've found more than one school library book there. #TLSkyChat
A2: I will be creating an End of Year report for an assignment for my practicum this summer. It's officially my last class for my certification. I haven't decided on a platform. Maybe Smore. Maybe Adobe. Maybe Canva. #TLSkyChat
May 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A2: I will be creating an End of Year report for an assignment for my practicum this summer. It's officially my last class for my certification. I haven't decided on a platform. Maybe Smore. Maybe Adobe. Maybe Canva. #TLSkyChat