Maryanne Olson
@maryanlibrarian.bsky.social
Librarian. Dramaturg. Cat owner. Traveler. Mom. I post storytime suggestions that are fun, humanity driven, kind and reflect the diverse communities we live in
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In civilized advanced countries who value their kids and education for their kids, pre-K-12 and after school programs are baked into their societies.
I have so many friends who moved to Europe to have and raise kids because it makes sense there, but not in America.
I have so many friends who moved to Europe to have and raise kids because it makes sense there, but not in America.
The cost of child care now exceeds the price of college tuition in 38 states — Utah among them — and the District of Columbia, according to a new analysis conducted by the Economic Policy Institute.
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Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states, analysis finds • Utah News Dispatch
Child care exceeds college tuition in 38 states, including Utah, and the District of Columbia, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In civilized advanced countries who value their kids and education for their kids, pre-K-12 and after school programs are baked into their societies.
I have so many friends who moved to Europe to have and raise kids because it makes sense there, but not in America.
I have so many friends who moved to Europe to have and raise kids because it makes sense there, but not in America.
A favorite storytime choice. Mr Watson and his partner Mr Nelson have too many chickens. Hilarity ensues as the chickens overrun their home and community.
February 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A favorite storytime choice. Mr Watson and his partner Mr Nelson have too many chickens. Hilarity ensues as the chickens overrun their home and community.
Overheard at #liblearnx25 “there’s more of us than there are of them we just need to get our act together” (specifically about book bans but applies to basically everything right now)
January 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Overheard at #liblearnx25 “there’s more of us than there are of them we just need to get our act together” (specifically about book bans but applies to basically everything right now)
@goraina.bsky.social “keep a record of what is going on right now even if all you can draw is stick figures so it won’t be erased because it will be really important” #liblearnx
January 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@goraina.bsky.social “keep a record of what is going on right now even if all you can draw is stick figures so it won’t be erased because it will be really important” #liblearnx
Even in NY - I’ll never forget that young teen years ago who came to the library to read comics because she wasn’t allowed to read comics (or fiction at all) at home. #liblearnx
January 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Even in NY - I’ll never forget that young teen years ago who came to the library to read comics because she wasn’t allowed to read comics (or fiction at all) at home. #liblearnx
Hearing stories of censorship in Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and many other states at #liblearnx is a necessary kick in the butt on why we do what we do as advocates for readers (particularly young readers)
January 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hearing stories of censorship in Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and many other states at #liblearnx is a necessary kick in the butt on why we do what we do as advocates for readers (particularly young readers)
Phantom Tollbooth is one of my favorites- not just for its words but for its illustrations. RIP Jules Feiffer (also recommend Amazing Grapes if you’re looking for something really trippy).
January 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Phantom Tollbooth is one of my favorites- not just for its words but for its illustrations. RIP Jules Feiffer (also recommend Amazing Grapes if you’re looking for something really trippy).
“Law Enforcement Interaction Protocols - Staff Training”. (Day 1 of a very long 4 years)
January 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Law Enforcement Interaction Protocols - Staff Training”. (Day 1 of a very long 4 years)