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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 27d

Teachers! Librarians!
Nonfiction Mentors Texts to Guide Revision of Informational Writing
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians #edusky #kidlit
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Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social · Aug 9

Libraries for the win! #tlsky

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 14

6 Grant Opportunities for School Libraries
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6 Grant Opportunities for School Libraries

This funding can help with everything from collection development and programming to disaster recovery and more.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 11

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

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Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yes!!! #tlsky

Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Jul 9

This quote rings true: “Young people are still motivated to read when it connects to their interests, when they have choice, and when it feels relevant to their lives." That's what school librarians foster!

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Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Jul 9

This quote rings true: “Young people are still motivated to read when it connects to their interests, when they have choice, and when it feels relevant to their lives." That's what school librarians foster!

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 8

High school librarian Laura Silver engages students and generates interest and activity in the library with Postcrossing.

Postcard Program Connects High Schoolers to People Around the World

High school librarian Laura Silver engages students and generates interest and activity in the library with Postcrossing.

www.slj.com

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Maria Scrivan @mariascrivan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you, School Library Journal, for including Nat a Chance in “37 Exceptional Graphic Novel & Manga Titles for All Ages | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far”.

www.slj.com/story/review...

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Julie Saunders @jsaunders710.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are so excited our podcast, Library Exchange, has been nominated for an award!

Cast your vote by July 31st for Library Exchange for the People’s Choice and Education Categories @ podcastawards.com.

Library Exchange podcast is on all podcast platforms. #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jun 27

Grateful for this opportunity to protest the lack of #schoollibrarians in #Philadephia #schools Tune in to hear from the leaders of this #advocacy efffort! apple.co/3ZD0b9R

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Lindsey Keown ✨ @mskeown-reads.bsky.social · Jun 24

Shared this w friends yesterday bc I feel like it’s a good overview of the consumer mindset built around AI @ present & an even better argument for why #MediaLiteracy & ethical use *must* become a larger part of #SchoolLibrarian convos around AI in K-12. Also, big fan of the phrase “AI Slop.” #TLSky

James Allen @tljamesa.com · Jun 23

So cool that this is where we are #TLsky youtu.be/TWpg1RmzAbc?...

AI Slop: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · Jun 25

Finalizing Summer PD. A few new ones have been added from the last time I posted. If you are interested please do sign up by Friday :) Oh and it is completely FREE. Check them all out by clicking HERE Excited to connect with educators during the summer! It is the best :)

A vibrant flyer titled "Free Virtual Professional Learning" with a large blue text box and a "FREE!" starburst icon. Centered is a smiling sun in sunglasses. Six options are listed: Top left: "Book Study: The Shift to Student-Led" with a book cover; top right: "Clean Up That Inbox" featuring office supplies. Bottom row: "Book Study: Just Read It" with an orange book cover, "Book Study: Developing Digital Detectives" with illustrated spy icons, and "Book Study: Elevating Edu Design with AI" showing a blue and white book cover with colorful graphics.

A colorful grid of nine professional learning topics for educators. Top row: "Best New Children's Literature" (with a collage of children's books), "Best New YA Lit" (with a collage of YA book covers), and "Branding in the School Library" (a woman with illustrated icons). Middle row: "Booktalking: Creating a Culture of Reading" (a child holding a book in a rainbow heart frame), "Podcasting & Video Editing with Canva" (text on a tie-dye background), and "Booktalking in the Age of AI" (a child reading with a glowing AI robot emerging from the book). Bottom row: "BlueSky: Building Your Online Personal Learning Network," "Pear Deck: Engagement Made Easy" (with a pear and a slide icon), and "Digital Toolbox: EdTech for Engagement" (with a toolbox image).

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Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social · Jun 24

#schoollibrarians

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pwschoolandlib.bsky.social @pwschoolandlib.bsky.social · Jun 23

The American Association of School Librarians has released its annual list of the Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning, with an emphasis on tools that promote innovation and creativity, active participation, and collaboration

AASL Names Best Ed Tech for 2025

The American Association of School Librarians has released its annual list of the Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning. The award’s selection committee singles out digital tools that are…

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Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social · Jun 24

➡️ Want a glimpse into my research on fostering positive reading culture?
➡️ Need something to listen to while traveling to the ALA or ISTE conference this week?

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#TLsky @glma-inc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @communityleaders.bsky.social

Building Library Momentum

Podcast Episode · Library Exchange Podcast · 06/23/2025 · 26m

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Jeffrey Keese @jeffreykeese.bsky.social · Jun 21

Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.

Cover of George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy” showing a young Japanese American boy in a line of people being sent to an internment camp guarded by a uniformed American soldier

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · Jun 21

A new study by MIT researchers finds that relying on generative AI tools like ChatGPT during early stages of writing can weaken neural activity, memory, and originality, raising important questions about how Ss use AI in education. #TLSky #EduSky #AISky

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MIT study shows ChatGPT reshapes student brain function and reduces creativity when used from the start — EdTech Innovation Hub

A new study by MIT researchers finds that relying on generative AI tools like ChatGPT during early stages of writing can weaken neural activity, memory, and originality, raising impo...

www.edtechinnovationhub.com

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · Jun 18

Getting ready for ALA Annual conference? Check out our ALA Newspaper to get everything you need to know for the show: author signings, staff picks for galleys, fun games, and more! #ALAAC25 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #TLsky

Download and explore at penguinschoollibrary.com/ALACognotes25

A blurry background of a conference floor with the cover image of the "From Pen(guin) to Paper: a Penguin Young Readers Cognotes Tribute" showing an intro letter and highlights and happenings for booth 1506

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jun 15

High school librarian Laura Silver engages students and generates interest and activity in the library with Postcrossing.

Postcard Program Connects High Schoolers to People Around the World

High school librarian Laura Silver engages students and generates interest and activity in the library with Postcrossing.

www.slj.com

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you for joining us for #TLSkyChat! Tonight we’re talking about Bookmarks & Beach Days: Reflecting on Reading to Recharge. Check out the questions (and other info!) at tlskychat.com!

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Faith Rogow @insightersed.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join me on June 18th! And plan to attend the whole series - it's a great line-up. Major props to Washington State OSPI for putting it all together and offering it for free! Register here: lnkd.in/gEUNh9Wa

Poster for "Media Literacy in the AI Era" Presenter Series
6 free Zoom sessions for K-12 educators, June 17, 18, 23, & 26, 4:30-5:30pm PST

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Faith Rogow @insightersed.bsky.social · Jun 11

Do your students know that they shouldn't be using AI services as search engines or news sources? AI skims & then feeds users all the online misinfo that's especially prevalent in quickly evolving current events. BY DESIGN it's not a fact-checker. #MediaLiteracy #NewsLiteracy 🍎 📚 #TLSky #EdTech

AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse

Amid fast-moving events in Los Angeles, users are turning to chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT to find out what’s real and what’s not—and getting inaccurate information.

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Jerry Blumengarten @cybraryman1.bsky.social · May 29

Many ways to be creative in the library. I had students design book covers, bookmarks & library decorations for each month’s theme. Creation centers for makerspace in the library.
www.cybraryman.com/makerspaces.... Creativity cybraryman.com/creativity.h... @shannonmmiller is awesome #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · Jun 10

📅 Don’t miss our final #TLSkyChat of the school year! BOOKS! Build your summer stack with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social Check out the Questions for this Week HERE tlskychat.com

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Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social · Jun 9

Just another day of mama and son duo exploring the Poké-sphere… 🤓🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️

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