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📚 Dawn Dickson 📚
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📚 Dawn Dickson 📚 @librarylove123.bsky.social · Nov 13
I’m a Canadian middle school librarian. As well, I provide support to my peers and teach library skills.

Check out my blog at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

#LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #SchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LibraryTech
Mrs. Dickson in the Learning Commons
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⛄️ The snow may be melting outside but my snowman is still standing in the learning commons. Come up and say hello! 👋

#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #SnowmanOfBooks
Snowman made of books sitting on a desk in a middle school library.
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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🐧 Come to the Learning Commons and make an origami penguin! Thank you Library Learners for sharing this activity!

#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LearningCommons #TryOrigami #OrigamiPenguin
Sign with instructions on how to make an origami penguin. Paper in bin for students to use to make their origami penguin.
January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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🍊 Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? 😆 Come to the learning commons and borrow a book from our silly display! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #Orange #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
Table in a school library with orange coloured books on display. Sign says Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? Bookmarks in each book say the same.
January 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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❄️ Slide into a good book! 🐧 Visit the Learning Commons to choose a good book today! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #BorrowABook #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
Bulletin board with penguins sliding on snow. Words say Slide into a good book!
January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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❄️ Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break! ❄️
⛄️ Be active!
🎲 Play games!
🎨 Make art!
🎧 Relax!
📚 Read!
😁 I look forward to seeing you again in January!

#WinterBreak #SnowManyGoodBooks #ReadLots #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary
Snow many good books display of books with a snowman and snowflakes in a school library.
December 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Today's the day! We will be posting SLJ's Best Books 2025 this afternoon. Check back here or at slj.com for all of the top titles.
School Library Journal
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November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure & picture books. Ideal for end of term & includes a #Christmas round. #ukedchat
100 question children's book quiz for pupils aged 7-11 in KS2
A children's book quiz for children aged 7-11 in KS2 .This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities or holiday family fun.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available in our free online database. Discover the great titles that our selection committees recommend for today's youth.

Visit bookcentre.ca/best-books
Digital graphic advertising the fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available. See the selections at bookcentre.ca/best-books
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Best Graphic Novels 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Graphic Novels 2025 | SLJ Best Books
The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Best Young Adult Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Young Adult Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
The 2025 YA Best Books list has a choice for every teen—long-anticipated companion novels, adorable rom-coms, and genre-bending romanstasy.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Best Middle Grade Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Middle Grade Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
The Best Middle Grade titles of 2025 feature action-packed fantasies, resonant realistic fiction, and heart-pounding horror stories for tweens.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
Vibrant anthologies, powerful celebrations of groundbreaking figures, and volumes filled with concrete poems and traditional rhymes make their appearance on our Best Poetry list.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Find all of SLJ's Best Books of 2025 lists here:
www.slj.com/page/best-bo...
Best Books 2025
We hope that SLJ’s Best Books of 2025, filled with adventurous and fantastical stories, silly and breathtaking picture books, true-crime mysteries and stirring romances, and universally consumed manga...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books
The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.
www.slj.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by 📚 Dawn Dickson 📚
slj.com
Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.
www.slj.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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It’s Métis Week in Alberta! Come to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display. To learn more, please read my latest blog post at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

#MetisWeek #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #BorrowABook
Métis Week in Alberta book display in the school library.
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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🇨🇦 Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day and Nov 11 is Remembrance Day. This is a time of reflection and gratitude for the sacrifices made by military members + their families. 🇨🇦

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#MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #RemembranceDay #IndigenousVeteransDay #LearningCommons
Remembrance Day display with books in school library.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Nov 5th is I Read Canadian Day! Who’s your favourite 🇨🇦 author? Come to the LC and borrow a book from our display. These are just some of the 🇨🇦 authors you’ll find on our shelves.

#IReadCanadian #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LearningCommons #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #BorrowABook #ReadCanadian
I Read Canadian display of books. I Read Canadian display of books.
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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🍁 October is a busy month! Check out my blog for information and activities to honour and celebrate the month. dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
Mrs. Dickson in the Learning Commons
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October 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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So much fun to welcome students back in to the Learning Commons!

#MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #BackToSchool #LoveTheLibrary #LearningCommons
Bulletin board that says The books missed you! Smartboard with Welcome to the Learning Commons slide.
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Visit the Learning Commons to see these fabulous pieces by Calgary-born artist Tim Huesken. Fill your well. #LearningThroughArt #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveTheLibrary #LearningCommons
Riffland Festival poster. Hot Little Rocket poster. Rifflandia Festival poster. Artist biography for Tim Huesken. Rocketships. Robots. Skulls. Monsters. UFOs. LEGO. BMX Bicycles. Board Games. Asteroids. Charlie Brown. Dirk the Daring. Re & Stimpy. Laserguns. Museums. Sloths. Martians. Knife Fights. Devils. Planets. Ice Cream. Bank Heists. Kites. Dogs. Felt Markers. Coffee. Rocks. Sugared Cereal. These are some of the many many things that keep me inspired. Tim Huesken studied drawing and sculpture at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) where he completed his BFA in 1997. After graduation he taught Extended Studies drawing classes at ACAD as well as full time drawing classes at North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre. While some projects have occupied more of his time than others, he has been teaching workshops and short programs consistently for the last 18 years. Tim’s interest in games and animation has been the foundation to why he began drawing in the first place: Minsters and Robots! Through gig posters, digital media, video and board games, imaginative creatures and strange worlds are a common theme in his work. Tim moved from Calgary to Victoria BC in 2007 where he worked for a video game company as a character designer and animator. He currently lives and works in Halifax NS.
September 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Want to work in a school library? Join us for this course! See link below for details. Looking forward to meeting all of our new students on September 23! #AdultEducation #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #ContinuingEducation #LoveTheLibrary #LearningCommons
chinooklearning.bsky.social Chinook Learning Services @chinooklearning.bsky.social · Aug 23
The Calgary Board of Education officially recognizes the Library Assistant Certificate of Recognition as meeting the qualifications for the #LibraryAssistant position. Starts on September 23. Earn a Digital Badge upon completion. #WeAreCBE Learn more at:  https://sbee.link/kw87defpnt
August 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels. It has solid middle grade books as well as selections more suited for upper middle grade or younger YA tastes.
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June 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Canada loves Sesame Street! ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️❤️
Pride post with rainbow coloured muppets arms holding hands. Text says On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy Pride month!
June 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM