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We are Jen & Hannah, lovers of books and reading. We are advocates for teachers, students, read alouds, time for independent reading, book choice, and writing workshop. https://trustingreaders.com/ Welcome! #EduSky #ReadAloud #ReadingMatters

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 12d

Wow!! Thrilled to see @librarianjones.com on the TIME100 List of the World's Most Influential Rising Stars for her work fighting for the freedom to read. time.com/collections/...

Amanda Jones Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next

Find out why Amanda Jones is on this year’s list

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 18d

Who wants to chat about books tonight? #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 18d

WE ♥️ School Libraries! Join us TONIGHT, starting at 8pmEST, for #TLSkyChat and a lively discussion about discovering, sharing, and using nonfiction texts w/students & teachers! Questions are already posted at tlskychat.com! Hope to see you there! #librarians #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 25d

We hope to see many colleagues in Denver. Now more than ever, we need to raise critical readers. @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social
#ncte2025

National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · Jul 22

Get ready to connect at 5,280 feet above sea level at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention in Denver from November 20-23. Registration. Is. Open. 🛫
convention.ncte.org/registration/

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Sep 9

📣 Let's GO! Join us THIS Wednesday at 8pm EST for #TLSkyChat - an educational chat for school librarians and the people who love them!

💻 Checkout this week's topic along with other goodies at tlskychat.com!

❤️ 📚 #tlsky #edusky #librarians #skybrarians #libraries

TLSkyChat | Bluesky

#TLSkyChat is a weekly educational chat held on Bluesky. It's organized by Jennifer LaGarde and Heather Turner.

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Sep 6

Delighted to hear @katemessner.com describe her new series about rescuing wildlife
#NationalBookFestival

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Aug 19

Wonderful news!

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Aug 6

What are you favorite laugh-out-loud books to start the school year? @ncte.org @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #kidlit

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Aug 5

Of course it will be wondrous! It always is.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Aug 5

As you decide what books to read to start the school year, remember that there are many ways to build community. Interactive nonfiction books allow all students to chime in and feel welcome. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit #backtoschool

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The Educator Collaborative @theedcollab.bsky.social · Aug 4

📍SAVE THE DATE! Our Fall 2025 Gathering online K-12 Literacy Conference is Saturday, September 20.

🌟The opening keynote will be WONDROUS.

Stay tuned!

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congratulations! A wonderful group of educators.

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PL Thomas EdD @plthomasedd.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Centering Children and Working Towards Equity: Teaching All Children to Read

by Catherine Compton-Lilly

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yet another reason to love your local library- you can get professional development books!
@heinemannpub.bsky.social
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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you! I will.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you, Kate. That is very helpful. There were so many different numbers I found when researching this.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 14

Wonderful picture book authors, how many words is a typical fiction picture book? Any and all advice is welcome for this reading teacher working on her first picture book. Thank you!
@katemessner.com @mrschureads.bsky.social @slj.com @mrschureads.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitchat

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 14

It is perfect.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 14

I love this book.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 11

My native pollinator garden.

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations!

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you for the recommendation!

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 13

Turn your walkthroughs into breakthroughs.

Join us for our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social 💬 We’ll be talking about making instructional rounds matter!

#ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jun 13

Interesting!

Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jun 11

Coffee, then a walk.

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Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · Jun 11

We should get together! We write about reading identity with K-8 students. What about you?