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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 3h

Did you know? Mackin has been proudly serving public libraries across the country for over 40 years, providing print and digital titles, durable MackinBound books, makerspace resources, and our award-winning MackinVIA platform. 📚

Learn more at mackin.com

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

A huge thank you to @kaaauthor.bsky.social for joining us for a live classroom visit! Stay tuned for the link to the recording. 📚

"Please keep reading. Even if you're like me & you think books are kind of boring, there's a book out there that is going to absolutely change your life, I promise you."

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

Katherine Applegate shared how her stories start with a “tiny glimmer of an idea” that grows through research, writing, and collaboration. The process can take years and involves many hands bringing a book to life. ✨📚 @kaaauthor.bsky.social

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

Author Katherine Applegate read aloud from her new book, "Pocket Bear," a stunning tale of kindness and second chances, during our Storyteller Spotlight webinar series! 🎙️📖 @kaaauthor.bsky.social

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6h

Meet Katherine Applegate's dog, Boss! You might recognize Boss from The One and Only Bob, but in this case, the character inspired the name! 🐶

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 9h

At the end of the webinar, educators will receive a certificate of completion! 🏅

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 9h

Professional development should inspire, empower, and connect teachers, not feel like a box to check. In this webinar, Teaching Channel and #Mackin explore what effective PD looks like in 2025. 💡🎙️

Register now: buff.ly/KKJ2MOX

#EdWebinar #PD #EdChat @jenplucker.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

A messy #library is a productive one! 📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Mackin's professional librarians read and review hundreds of titles each month; here are some of their October favorites! Featured this week: Spooky Reads. 👻🎃

🔗 buff.ly/ReyXCtI

#Teachers #Librarians #EdChat

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

What would you tell a student if they asked why reading is important? 🤔📚
📸 Digitally Lit

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Attend the live webinar to be entered to win 1 of 5 copies of Recess! 🎁

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Meet author/illustrator Lane Smith in a free, virtual classroom visit! Lane will share Recess, his interactive read-aLOUD that invites students to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and get all their wiggles out. His reading will be followed by a student Q&A!

Register: buff.ly/5dVjaa8

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

All in favor? 🙋📖

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to #AASL25
I hope to see you there!
#TLsky #SchoolLibrarians #Skybrarian #kidlit
@aaslala.bsky.social
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mackinlibrary.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @captainlibrary.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Mackin is heading to #AASL25, Oct 16–18! 📚✈️

Stop by Booth #821 for:
✍️ Author signings
🎤 Educational presentations
🎁 Free giveaways

We can’t wait to see you there! 👋

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

We've all been there! Whose name have you mispronounced? 🤔📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Professional development should inspire, empower, and connect teachers, not feel like a box to check. In this webinar, Teaching Channel and Mackin explore what effective PD looks like in 2025. 💡🎙️

Register now: buff.ly/KKJ2MOX

#EdWebinar #PD #EdChat

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

The best adventures are buzzing in your #library. 🐝

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

Our latest author interview features Rebecca Stead & Gracey Zhang! Here, they talk with Lisa Bullard about the impact of change on children, how they approached the creation of the book, and the power of shared wishes. 💡
✍️ Lisa Bullard

Read more: buff.ly/S8UHZMq

@chroniclebooks.bsky.social #TLsky

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

The best investment you can make? A #library card. 💳

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Classrooms, sign up for a free virtual visit and Q&A with me as part of @mackinlibrary.bsky.social's Storyteller Spotlight series!

I'll read from my new novel, POCKET BEAR. You'll also have a chance to win some POCKET BEAR prizes. 🧸💛

Learn more and register here: home.mackin.com/resources/st...

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

#BannedBookWeek is October 5th - 11th this year! The Theme is "Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights." Titles on this list have been recently banned in schools throughout the US. 📚

Find these titles and more at tinyurl.com/MackinPicks 🔗

#Mackin #Teachers #Librarians

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 9d

Nothing beats the pure excitement of getting your first #library card. ❤️📚

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