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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 2d

New article posted! I’ll be talking about this and more during my presentation at the AASL National Conference next week. #aasl2025 #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels #edusky @aaslala.bsky.social

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 2d

Comic Conventions as POWerful PD (Part 2): Implementation and Impact https://bit.ly/48dKf2o

Graphic with bold text reading 'COMIC CONVENTIONS POWERFUL PD PART 2: IMPLEMENTATION & IMPACT' styled in a classic comic book fashion with 'POW!' in a burst bubble against an orange background.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 4d

I purchased a $5 cutlery holder from Dollar Tree and gave my library coloring station a glow up. There are four round compartments with a rectangular compartment in the middle that is just the right size for bookmarks and half-sheet word searches. #tlsky #edusky #coloringstation

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 4d

If you love children’s lit, you might be interested in these cute t-shirts available at Wal-Mart. I already had Frog and Toad and I just added Where the Wild Things Are. #tlsky #edusky #childrenslit #classics

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 5d

Our students are so excited! I am co-leading our 5th and 6th graders in reading Kareem Between and we have partnered with a class in Sweden. For a week, I gave a daily clue about the country where our partner class is located and then revealed the answer at the end of the week.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 8d

I loved talking shop with Julie and Jan on their podcast and sharing grant tips and teacher travel experiences. You can listen here: www.libraryexchangepodcast.com/e/small-town...
#schoollibrarian #grantwriting #teachertravel #placebasedlearning #tlsky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 11d

I’m 20 minutes into this audiobook and my understanding of the world has already shifted. I can tell this book’s accolades are well-deserved. #nonfiction #themoreyoureadthemoreyouknow #howdowsthisbookmakemebetter

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 13d

A huge thanks to the South Central Kansas Library System for the shirts! Our library staff was twinning for book fair setup day #librarian #Tlsky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 15d

I learned so much at the Kansas Leadership Center’s “When everyone leads” training. Sessions were informative and engaging, and I met some great people had a lot of interesting conversations. Thanks to the Kansas Library Association for the scholarship to attend. #tlsky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 19d

Looking forward to meeting up at at the @aaslala.bsky.social National Conference. See you there! #AASL25 #tlsky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 22d

I had such a great conversation with Dr T on the SLLN podcast. The hour went by quickly as we exchanged ideas and explored ways to engage our learners in the library. #tlsky #librarylessons @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social

Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 22d

SLLN Podcast Ep 55: @amybrownlee93.bsky.social on having students map the library - fun & functional orientation!

Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/55-active-le...

#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #TLSkyChat

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 22d

SLLN Podcast Ep 55: @amybrownlee93.bsky.social on having students map the library - fun & functional orientation!

Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/55-active-le...

#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #TLSkyChat

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 23d

In my new @aaslala.bsky.social Knowledge Quest blog article, I share about the impact of my teacher study trip to Germany. There is nothing quite like standing in the exact place where history happened to give it new meaning. #aaslkq #tlsky #censorship #freedomtoread

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 23d

Book burning and freedom to read: transatlantic connections https://bit.ly/3VR2Utc

Bronze plaques set in the ground with text commemorating the book burning event by the Nazis in 1933, located at Bebelplatz, Berlin. The text refers to the targeting of works by intellectuals and philosophers. The artist Micha Ullman and the date of the event, 10th May 1933, are noted.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 24d

Our school was awarded a grant to buy books so our whole K-6 school can participate in the Global Read Aloud. We’re excited to partner with other classes around the world reading the same books. I can’t wait to see all the connections we make. 🌎 📚 @theglobalreadaloud.bsky.social #GRA2025

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 27d

This is brilliant. And I love the sign on the back of your monitor.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Sep 6

I just finished and thought it was a great story.

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · Sep 5

Finished library orientation with 4th grade today. Tried the library map activity shared in @aaslala.bsky.social's Knowledge Quest blog. Readers had a great time reading the clue sheet & marking the locations on the map. Active, engaging & practical. #SchoolLibrary #TLSky

Student studying a clue sheet during a library orientation activity.

A student's completed map from library orientation activity.

Students collaborating during a library orientation activity.

Student working on a map during a library orientation activity.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yay! I’m glad your lesson was a success.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 21

Take a look at my new article posted in the @aaslala.bsky.social Knowledge Quest blog. #tlsky #edusky

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Aug 20

Comic Conventions as POWerful PD (Part 1): My Experience https://bit.ly/4mR3Ysw

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's going to be a great year! #edusky #tlsky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 13

It must be trending!

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our former school psych was also a beekeeper. Our state insect is the honeybee and she was an excellent guest speaker when we celebrated our state’s b-day.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our faculty meeting was followed by a scavenger hunt around the school to find our gifts: a new staff shirt, a book for our book study, and other fun gifts. Looking forward to a great year! #tlsky #edusky

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 9

😡😭😫😖😣 So many feelings about this.

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · Aug 9

Book 5️⃣ in the #MG Track series by the incomparable @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social is the 🍒 on top of the sundae 🍨 that is this series. Out 10/14: bookshop.org/a/102434/979... #library #book #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #bookrecommendation #librarians

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt mentions The Monkees so I play them a couple of songs.

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