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@katiejmcnamara.bsky.social

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Helping others shine, Curriculum designer, Teacher Librarian 📚, Media Literacy Coach, FPU Professor & Program Director, Speaker, Advocate, Neurodivergent, Boymom. Inspire. Empower. Create. Repeat. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 Celebrate everything 🎉

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · Nov 23

Shaming where teens get their news is pointless. Empower them to discern their news feed. #MediaLiteracy #TLSky #EduSky

News Literacy Project @newslit.org · Nov 20

"As the lines between fact & fiction continue to blur on social media, & with Gen Z relying heavily on social media influencers for news, it’s imperative that we prioritize digital literacy education..."

#NewsLiteracy
#SocialMedia

www.sheknows.com/parenting/ar...

A New Study Says Teens Struggle to Separate Fact From Fiction Online — Yet Most Get News Through Social Media

Parents, digital literacy is more important now than ever — here's why.

www.sheknows.com

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

From After We Burned by @mariekeyn.bsky.social
When trying to report sexual assault to school principal and being stopped by school secretary... #BookSky #EduSky #TLSky "Mr. Lewis is a good man..."

“Mr. Lewis is
a good man... Good men can get burned by careless words like yours. I need you to understand that... It’s best we agree that you misjudged his intentions.” Ch 20

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

Happy to share ideas on various slivers of a school librarian #AASL25 #TLSky
#Books #InfoLit 🎧📚

Embrace the power of audiobooks
Navigating the teen reading universe
Game of quotes
Ai in education: the ethics and implications no one is talking about
Amplify your impact: collaboration hacks

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

The hidden environmental costs of online actions don't need to remain hidden,
don't need to remain invisible
#TLSky #EduSky #GreenInformationLiteracy

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

But but bit The new project will be so awesome... and none of those unfinished projects are due tomorrow bahahaha #ADHD power

Courtney Boen @courtneyboen.bsky.social · 6d

The high of putting finishing touches on your #PAA abstract for a newer, exciting project that you are 100% committed to and engaged in, while your older, longstanding, unfinished projects languish in despair.

A meme showing a man (labeled ME) looking provocatively at a woman (labeled NEW SIDE PROJECT) while several other women (labeled ALL MY OTHER UNFINISHED PROJECTS) stare at the man with a disgusted face.

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

I'm trying...

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

If one is speaking on Gen AI.... one should really have an understanding of media literacy...

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

Huge gratitude to @mariekeyn.bsky.social for the treatment of characters and situations! A book I wish I read decades ago and yet still helped me today. xoxo

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

After We Burned by @mariekeyn.bsky.social Sexual assault is not always rape. Silence is not consent! What if the villain is a respected member of the community? What if he is your friend's dad? What if he's your teacher? #Ya #BookRecommendation #TLSky #BookSky #Books #EngChat

It takes a fire to reveal
the truth and expose the town's dark secret. and widespread trauma. Grief, power, corruption, and abusive environments. Sexual assault is not always rape. Silence is not consent. What if the villain is a respected member of the community? What if he is
your friend's dad?

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 4d

Might have to bedazzle my latest accessory...

Woman with purple toe nail polish holding a black cane.

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

I also really really dislike the term "high functioning". #ADHD #neurospicy
What the hell does that really mean?!?!?
What if this was a scale that could work when deciding to add a person to your friend circle??
What if we gave up on this archaic judgement???

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Accidental read thought was about neurodivergent high functioning. Turns out High Functioning Depression is a thing...turns out ✅✅
Added for the accidental and on purpleous reads for those that are one or both.
Fab self reflection questions and strategies. #ADHD #TLSky #BookRecommedation #BookSky

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

LOVE all of this!! #TLSky #Librarians #Books ilovelibraries.org/article/belo... @mychal3ts.bsky.social

Beloved Librarian Mychal Threets to Host Reboot of ‘Reading Rainbow’

“Reading Rainbow” has a new host—and it’s I Love My Librarian Award recipient Mychal Threets!

ilovelibraries.org

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

But if just did x exercise or ate y...

a man in a suit and tie is standing with his arms crossed and says ach chefkoch

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing with his arms crossed and says ach chefkoch

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 8d

They say people fear what they don’t understand, and I feel like that’s especially true when it comes to chronic illness and disability.

People understand acute illness.

They understand terminal illness.

They can’t fathom being sick “forever”.

So they turn away from us 🧵

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Think I'm most excited about The Sleepless. That cover 💜💜💜 #TLSky #BookSky

Macmillan Library @macmillanlib.bsky.social · 14d

Check out these noteworthy upcoming releases for your shelves—arriving September 30th! tinyurl.com/5622ntrs

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Seems a canvas bag would have been better.

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

I always appreciate authentic takes on tough topics that aren't preachy.
This the first YA book I've come across that addresses the negatives of vaping.

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Not the answer I was seeking.... despite my vast knowledge on the topic.

a woman is crying and leaning against a wall with her eyes closed .

Alt: a woman is crying and leaning against a wall with her eyes closed .

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

They tried...

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Makes perfect sense.

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 8d

Yes, I've had far worse things in/on books...

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 10d

Emailed... they are still working on it. We will get an email when ready.

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 10d

Waayyyy too much book water damage. #Librarians Do hardcover or paperback books (both with the extra protective cover) better combat water bottle condensation within a backpack??? #TLSky

a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .

Alt: a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 10d

When your addiction is so intense, you consider killing your/your friend's parents to cash in life insurance to pay for the high. #Ya #Book Under the Fading Sky by Cynthia Kadohata #BookRecommendation #BookSky #TLSky @ssedlib.bsky.social

Under the fading sky book cover. Two boys sitting surrounded by smoke. One holding a vape.

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Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 11d

Wish I didn't know. Included as an Easter egg in an escape room for science fair... that is what got the most attention...