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Len Bryan @lenbryan25.bsky.social · 9h

A7: #1 for me is to get out of my office and go build/strengthen relationships with the people I serve. When they know me & I know them, all aspects of the work are easier. They know that I am a competent professional, I have experience, I am reliable, honest, & I do what I say I will do.
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Len Bryan @lenbryan25.bsky.social · 9h

Wrote a post about it. Like to reqd it? Here you go: Weeding: The Great Library Divide: Embracing Collection Maintenance with Enthusiasm | AASL Knowledge Quest share.google/HjoDlZpNZSw7...

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Weeding: The Great Library Divide: Embracing Collection Maintenance with Enthusiasm | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 9h

Me too, friend! Me too! #TLSkyChat www.librarygirl.net/post/bftp-ke...

BFTP: Keeping Your Library Collection Smelling F.R.E.S.H!

One of my heroes, Doug Johnson, includes a "Blast From The Past" post on his blog each week. As Doug describes it:"A weekend Blue Skunk "feature" will be a revision of an old post. I'm calling this BF...

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 2d

Seven years ago today Susan Collins voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, breaking her pledge to block any Sup Ct nominees who posted a danger to Roe. The rest is history. Never forget. #MEpolitics

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 9h

Yes AND It was one of the first books (for kids) that I've ever seen handle micro aggressions with such grace and humor. @jerrycraft.bsky.social is a genius. Bonafide! #TLSkyChat.

Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 9h

A2: The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Worth it because it called attention to a healthy, loving Black family adjusting through awkwardness of middle school. It's worth protecting b/c it was a mirror for Black kids and NOT a trauma-vampire story for our culture. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 10h

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #2 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 10h

💬 #TLSkyChat A3: I wrote about creating a library advisory board, to serve as #teamlibrary, b4 book challenges landed on our door here. While I'll address this proactive approach later tonight, I found that gathering my team BEFORE the challenge made navigating it so much easier. #bannedbooksweek

A Proactive Approach to Book Challenges

Book challenges are on the rise. ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom, which tracks requests to remove materials from library shelves, reported in September that there had been a 60% increase in book ...

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Alexa Dumas @alexadoom.bsky.social · 10h

A3:

My principal and faculty are on my team! Although this is my second year, the importance and power I have placed on the library space and reading has created a culture of allies. If I ever had an issue with censorship, my district would have my back. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 10h

Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

💬 Protecting intellectual freedom requires team work! Who’s on your team? How do you create allies in protecting our kids’ right to read?

For more information visit: tlskychat.com

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Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 9h

A2: The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Worth it because it called attention to a healthy, loving Black family adjusting through awkwardness of middle school. It's worth protecting b/c it was a mirror for Black kids and NOT a trauma-vampire story for our culture. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 10h

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #2 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

Slide labeled “Question #2” for #TLSkyChat. Text reads: “Q2: Share a book that has been challenged but continues to make an impact in your library. Why is it worth protecting?” Left panel lists reminders to use #TLSkyChat, look for Q1–Q3, and start responses with A1–A3. Illustration shows a blue shield with a yellow check mark. Footer says, “Resources can be found at tlskychat.com.”

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 9h

A3 #TLSkyChat My team of intellectual freedom heroes includes a coalition of educators from all content areas & orgs like Educate Maine & the Maine Association of School Libraries which created these infographics to share w/trs, admins, sch boards, etc
www.educatemaine.org/intellectual...

Intellectual Freedom

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 10h

A2 #TLSkyChat Gender Queer survived a challenge in my school & although it rarely checks out, I think it remains a hugely important book in my library. When school board members testified in support of it, they all said variations on "I'm so glad I read this,I never would've picked it up on my own."

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 10h

I was disappointed in PEN's data, it doesn't seem complete. It says no books were banned in Maine last year and I know that's not completely true.

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 10h

💬 #TLSkyChat A1. Broadly, I think conversations about censorship need to focus more on readers than on books. As readers we all need different things. Having access to what you need, and the right to choose NOT to engage with what you don't need, is called freedom.

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 10h

Is banning cellphone use in school enough? Do we want to be "tech referees" or "tech coaches"?
www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast...
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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 10h

Academic journals used to be the gold standard for research sources, but the publishing industry, especially for science, has changed significantly
www.theguardian.com/science/audi...

Fraud, AI slop and huge profits: is science publishing broken? – podcast

Scientists warn academic publishing needs reform in order to retain trust in research system. Ian Sample talks to Madeleine Finlay and Dr Mark Hanson proposes potential solutions

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 11h

Books to read before they hit the screen:
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/3...

30 Books Being Adapted for the Screen | Kirkus Reviews

Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

In NY, Instead of librarians, schools staff libraries with teachers, aides- or close them
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Instead of librarians, schools staff libraries with teachers, aides- or close them

For more than a decade, districts have cut back on librarians and quietly closed school libraries as well.

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/n...
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The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

The Teenage Love That Changed My Life
www.vogue.com/article/lily...

The Teenage Love That Changed My Life

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

New Gallup Poll: 1 in 4 Teachers Don’t Have Necessary Resources, Support Staff
www.the74million.org/article/new-...
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New Gallup Poll: 1 in 4 Teachers Don’t Have Necessary Resources, Support Staff

Over 60% of educators reported a shortage of teaching assistants, mental health resources and special educators, seriously impacting job satisfaction.

www.the74million.org

Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice
www.cultofpedagogy.com/pedagogies-o...
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7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice | Cult of Pedagogy

What does it look like when teachers center student voice and student agency in their classrooms?

www.cultofpedagogy.com

Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
apnews.com/article/gove...
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How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department

The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.

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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 12h

Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers
...and the books most likely to be targeted for censorship feature people of color and/or LGBTQ characters on their covers
theconversation.com/many-book-ba...
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Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers

A study of more than 1,600 books suggests that book ban advocates may not look past the cover art.

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 1d

**NEW**

Today, the ACLU of South Carolina filed a lawsuit on behalf of public school students and school librarians. They're challenging the constitutionality of the state's book banning law and a memo outlining the state's content censorship policy.

bookriot.com/aclu-sc-laws...

Image of lady justice beside a stack of books.

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 1d

💬 Ready to talk freedom to read? Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat celebrates #BannedBooksWeek at 8pm EST / 5pm PT! Preview the questions here: www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Slide promoting #TLSkyChat on October 8, 2025. Topic: “Banned Books Week.” Includes reminders to use #TLSkyChat, respond to Q1–Q3, and start replies with A1–A3. Text invites discussion on protecting the freedom to read. Resources at tlskychat.com.

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Education Technology News @edtechnews.bsky.social · 1d

Maryland district gets few opt-out requests after Supreme Court mandate #EdTech
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Maryland district gets few opt-out requests after Supreme Court mandate

Curriculum opt-outs were requested on behalf of fewer than 1% of almost 150,000 students attending Montgomery County Public Schools.

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