Katie Russell
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Katie Russell
@katrussell05.bsky.social
· Nov 27
2025 Illinois Reads Books
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“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
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“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
Reposted by Katie Russell
⚜️ 👉 ST. LOUIS! 👈 ⚜️
Come meet @goraina.bsky.social and me Saturday April 12, for a huge night of family fun as we show off tons of cool stuff from our new book THE CARTOONISTS CLUB!
Tickets/details at the link. Brought to you by The Novel Neighbor & the St. Louis County Library!
Come meet @goraina.bsky.social and me Saturday April 12, for a huge night of family fun as we show off tons of cool stuff from our new book THE CARTOONISTS CLUB!
Tickets/details at the link. Brought to you by The Novel Neighbor & the St. Louis County Library!
Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud | The Cartoonist's Club
Discover your next favorite book at The Novel Neighbor, an independent bookstore and community space in St. Louis, MO. Where books, art and people meet.
thenovelneighbor.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
⚜️ 👉 ST. LOUIS! 👈 ⚜️
Come meet @goraina.bsky.social and me Saturday April 12, for a huge night of family fun as we show off tons of cool stuff from our new book THE CARTOONISTS CLUB!
Tickets/details at the link. Brought to you by The Novel Neighbor & the St. Louis County Library!
Come meet @goraina.bsky.social and me Saturday April 12, for a huge night of family fun as we show off tons of cool stuff from our new book THE CARTOONISTS CLUB!
Tickets/details at the link. Brought to you by The Novel Neighbor & the St. Louis County Library!
Reposted by Katie Russell
The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor 2025 Black History Celebration with Dr. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14th at the Clark Family Branch www.stlamerican.com/entertainmen...
County Library to celebrate Black History with author Jewell Parker Rhodes
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor will host a 2025 Black History Celebration event with award-winning middle grade children’s book ...
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January 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor 2025 Black History Celebration with Dr. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14th at the Clark Family Branch www.stlamerican.com/entertainmen...
Reposted by Katie Russell
I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
November 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
2025 Illinois Reads Books
go.bsky.app/GUagdk7
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
go.bsky.app/GUagdk7
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
November 27, 2024 at 6:29 PM
2025 Illinois Reads Books
go.bsky.app/GUagdk7
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
go.bsky.app/GUagdk7
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. It encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of six books in six different age levels.
illinoisreads.org
#illinoisreads
Starter Pack for 2025 Illinois Reading Council Featured Speakers
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See the amazing authors and speakers who will be at the IRC Conf. March 13-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois! See a full list and more at
www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference-i...
go.bsky.app/QnDZ9iV
See the amazing authors and speakers who will be at the IRC Conf. March 13-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois! See a full list and more at
www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference-i...
November 27, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Starter Pack for 2025 Illinois Reading Council Featured Speakers
go.bsky.app/QnDZ9iV
See the amazing authors and speakers who will be at the IRC Conf. March 13-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois! See a full list and more at
www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference-i...
go.bsky.app/QnDZ9iV
See the amazing authors and speakers who will be at the IRC Conf. March 13-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois! See a full list and more at
www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference-i...
Reposted by Katie Russell
I loved what Ada Limon had to say about writer's block in her talk at #NCTE24 today: "It is not so much that you don't have anything to say; it's that you have so much to say."
We have to take time to sort through the overwhelmingness of it all, time to let one good idea at a time shine through.
We have to take time to sort through the overwhelmingness of it all, time to let one good idea at a time shine through.
November 24, 2024 at 9:05 PM
I loved what Ada Limon had to say about writer's block in her talk at #NCTE24 today: "It is not so much that you don't have anything to say; it's that you have so much to say."
We have to take time to sort through the overwhelmingness of it all, time to let one good idea at a time shine through.
We have to take time to sort through the overwhelmingness of it all, time to let one good idea at a time shine through.
When the kids ask, “Have you met the Smile lady?” I can finally say, “YES!” So excited for this new book collaboration with Scott McCloud! @goraina.bsky.social #ncte24 #NCTE #kidlit
November 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM
When the kids ask, “Have you met the Smile lady?” I can finally say, “YES!” So excited for this new book collaboration with Scott McCloud! @goraina.bsky.social #ncte24 #NCTE #kidlit
Found our leader! @dansantat.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Found our leader! @dansantat.bsky.social
Reposted by Katie Russell
Plan now to attend the 2025 IRC Conference from March 12-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. Don't miss seeing some incredible featured speakers. To present a session, submit a proposal by December 15th! Registration and Housing is open!
Find out more at illinoisreadingcouncil.org!
Find out more at illinoisreadingcouncil.org!
November 22, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Plan now to attend the 2025 IRC Conference from March 12-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. Don't miss seeing some incredible featured speakers. To present a session, submit a proposal by December 15th! Registration and Housing is open!
Find out more at illinoisreadingcouncil.org!
Find out more at illinoisreadingcouncil.org!
We are presenting tomorrow!! Come see us at the exhibit hall stage!
Heart Books to Inspire Readers
11:00-11:20 am Exhibit Hall Stage
Friday, November 22
Heart Books to Inspire Readers
11:00-11:20 am Exhibit Hall Stage
Friday, November 22
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 PM
We are presenting tomorrow!! Come see us at the exhibit hall stage!
Heart Books to Inspire Readers
11:00-11:20 am Exhibit Hall Stage
Friday, November 22
Heart Books to Inspire Readers
11:00-11:20 am Exhibit Hall Stage
Friday, November 22