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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · 11d

Not every book is for every reader- and that's ok!
A student told me in the funniest way today a book was not for them.

"Ms.Rosegrant, I'm pulling the plug, I took out my bookmark, I'm done!" #dnf @apslibrarians.bsky.social #readYA #abookforeveryreader #didnotfinish #readwhatyoulove @apsva.us

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Mr./Señor Laínez-Education @laineztjms25.bsky.social · 11d

SFS I Ss learned about Yuyi Morales new art book “Viva Frida”. Also, Yuyi taught them how to draw una calavera to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month. They enjoyed this interactive activity provided by @jeffersonreads.bsky.social ¡gracias por la ayuda! 🙏🏾🐝✍️🎨 @apsva.us @madameduchaj.bsky.social

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 14d

It’s Banned Books Week! A time to honor books that challenge ideas and fight censorship. These stories make us think and unite us. What’s your favorite banned book? Tell us below! #BannedBooksWeek #ReadFreely #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · 20d

This is so exciting!

Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 20d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · 20d

6th grade science starting their first lesson in NoodleTools. Discussing how to find an article of interest to them and how to cite it properly. No plagiarism here! #morethanbooks #middleschoollibrary #citationtools #noodletools #librarylessons #citeyoursources @apslibrarians.bsky.social

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Sep 17

Challenge accepted! How many new students can we get signed up for library cards this month? 🎯 Share your display or promo ideas—and tag a librarian to join the fun! https://bit.ly/3BcM6px

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Sep 18

Be like Ms.Green! Come color in the library. We will always have coloring and word searches available to do in the library or take with you. Just remember to return the cups of coloring supplies to the desk before you leave. @apslibrarians.bsky.social
#middleschoollibrary #coloring #morethanbooks

jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Sep 17

Come see our Fall Play! This is an original play written by the students in Act 2 Drama last spring. Performances October 15/16 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. #middleschooltheatre #APSarts

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Sep 16

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Come check out some of these great books or ask us in the library for even more suggestions! #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #hispanicheritagemonth #readdiversebooks #readallthebooks @apslibrarians.bsky.social

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Sep 8

Definitely agree with Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Maureen Johnson, I would also suggest Jessica Goodman and Diana Urban!

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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · Sep 4

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Hispanic Heritage Month video! Share what tradition, celebration or saying connects you to your culture. Upload here: dropbox.com/request/I5pIwvwzChosmwK2a33I

#APSHHM #OneTeamOneAPS

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apslearns.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social · Aug 28

@apsva.us

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you Jefferson admin for showing again why we are the best of the best at every level! What a wonderful morning surprise! @apsva.us @apslearns.bsky.social #bestofthebest #atalltimes

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Aug 26

Come work on the first puzzle of the year! #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #passiveprogram #morethanbooks #communitypuzzle @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ms.Boggan kicking the year off with the best reminder! #middleschool #firstdayofschool #wordsofwisdom #bestofthebest @apsva.us @apslibrarians.bsky.social

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

Young adult books that explore themes of protest and organizing:

Graphic designed with a newspaper print background and displaying eleven young adult books that explore themes of protesting and organizing. The titles shown are: “March” (series) by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, “Anger is a Gift” by Mark Oshiro, “The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano” by Sonia Manzano, “Watch Us Rise” by Renée Watson, “Libertad” by Bessie Flores Zaldívar, “Art of Protest” by De Nichols, “All You Have to Do” by Autumn Allen, “Clementine and Danny Save the World (and Each Other)” by LiviaBlackburne, “Take the Mic” ed. by Bethany C. Morrow, and “How I Resist” ed. by Maureen Johnson.

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · Jun 4

Here's a great resource for #PrideMonth from the @mackidssl.bsky.social team. You'll find reading recommendations from picture books to YA, plus teacher's guides, author spotlights, and more. www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/pride-month-...

@mackidsbooks.bsky.social

LGBTQIA+ Voices Resource Center – MacKids School & Library

MacKids School & Library

www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com

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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · Jun 2

🌈 APS proudly celebrates Pride Month— honoring the voices, history and strength of our LGBTQIA+ community. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where every student and staff member feels seen, valued and supported.

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWTm...

#OneTeamOneAPS #PrideMonth

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 30

You know it’s the end of year and no more checkouts because that is the only time there are this many copies of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder available 🤣 an absolute favorite for our students! #endofyear #middleschoollibrary #agoodgirlsguidetomurder #library #hollyjackson

jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 27

On Friday we had our end of year Celebration with TAB. Top 10 of the year voted on by TAB! #thisbookkills #thetenthmistakeofhankhooperman #thereappearanceofrachelprice #thenaturals #bletchleyriddle #sunriseonthereaping #thesummeriturnedpretty #fivesurvive #benbeeandtheteachergriefer #marblequeen

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 22

On Saturday, art made by the Jefferson GSA was a part of an installation on the National Mall organized by the ACLU as a celebration of trans people and trans allies. So proud of our students for creating something that was a part of this display. PC for the large installation image to the ACLU.

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 14

Book critique by a 7th grader "It had too many main character moments!" #middleschoollife #kidsbookreviews #anonymousbook #TAB #middleschoollibrary #readYA #bookcritique

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 12

7th graders- it’s not too soon to start thinking about your community project for next year! This could be a great way to get a lot of it completed this summer! #teenvolunteers #communityproject #volunteeratthelibrary #APL #APS

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 7

Congrats to Mr.Stith and Ms.Burton for winning the staff Rock Paper Scissors competition yesterday! A fun and competitive day was had by all. Special thanks to Jefferson admin for organizing such a great game!! #TAW #teacherappreciationweek #rockpaperscissors #winners #staffcompetition #greatadmin

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jeffersonreads.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social · May 7

This book came in to be renewed today. “Don’t worry those aren’t papers from the book that’s where I keep my school papers. Then I know my spot in the book and where my work is”

Maybe a binder for your schoolwork/bookmark for your book? 🤣 #middleschoollibrary #bookmarks #middleschoolstories