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Melissa Corey
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MS Library Media Specialist | MASL (MO) Past President | LJ Mover and Shaker 2024 | 2024 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award Honoree | SLJ #SchoolLibOTY Finalist 2023 | Book Lists | MG/YA Lit | Designer at Heart ❤️
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It was New Signage Day in the library today!

First up, Book Menus!

Took me 2 years, but FINALLY getting book menus together! (Huge thanks to @melissacorey.bsky.social for sharing so many great templates!)

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians

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Book menus: "Page to Screen - books made into movies" and "As seen on TV - books with TV series" Book Menus: "As Seen on TV", "Quick Reads - Books under 250 pages", "Neurodiverse Characters", "Mental Health Awareness". Book Menus: "Tearjerkers - the saddest books", "Coping with Grief and Loss", "African-American Voices - miscellaneous", "African-American Voices - Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas". Book Menus: "Scary Good Reads", "Verse Novels", "Back to School Books".
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Library friends are the best friends! So glad I got to see so many in real life! And I finally met @simplyrain.bsky.social! 😄 #AASL25
October 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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We’re presenting at #AASL25! Join @elizabethhoskins and me as we look at easy ways to use Canva for passive programming activities in your school library! We promise it will be no sweat, all fun! 😃😃😃
October 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The one and only @slupodcast.bsky.social presented at MASL Summer PD today! Thanks for your awesome message! 🎙️
July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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New Library Exchange episode released today. Learn about staff engagement strategies for your library from @melissacorey.bsky.social
Find us on any podcast platform. #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries
Discover ways to spotlight your instructional impact and boost teacher morale! Tune in for Melissa’s strategies to connect and energize!@Melissa Corey ##librariansoftiktok##schoollibrarian##booktok##l...
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July 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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It’s that time of year … Wish List Season! This year’s list is of books that were lost and/or damaged last school year.

Just a note … I know this list includes products from the Big Company. If you would like to support in other ways, please feel free to reach out!

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July 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Sketchnoting at #ALAAC25! Working on a large sketch for the entire conference ✍️ beginning with GNCRT Friday Forum with multiple panels on teaching with graphic novels, building social emotional learning, and defending graphic novels against challenges 📝
June 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Need library shirts for Pride Month? These designs (and more!) available at my Bonfire store! www.bonfire.com/libraries-we...
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Buy merchandise from Libraries Welcome Everyone - Rainbow. Featuring Dark Heather Grey Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.
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June 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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I am PUMPED for #AASL25 and truly excited to share this work that grew out of listening to our students regarding what they needed and wanted from our library program.

Thank you @melissacorey.bsky.social for creating this easy-to-use template!

#TLSky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian
I'm presenting! announcement with the title "A Place to Belong: Using Lessons and Programming to Intentionally Construct a Thriving Student Author Section in Your Elementary Library" and a picture of Amanda.
June 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Is this the MUST HAVE library neon sign for next school year?! I spotted this LET’S READ neon sign in a TikTok video about Hobby Lobby’s new school decor. It’s only $20 and pretty sizable for the price! ❤️💜💙🩷
May 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Here are some high school titles to celebrate AANHPI month! (thanks @melissacorey.bsky.social for the templates) #TLSky #BookSky
May 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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New shirt campaign … Read. Listen. Browse. Reading is reading! Whether it's print, audio, ebook, Braille, or other formats ... read!

Order direct from Bonfire here: www.bonfire.com/read-listen-...
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May 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Join us tomorrow as we kick off the @futureready.bsky.social Librarians webinar series.

In this webinar, I welcome @thenextgenlib.bsky.social & @melissacorey.bsky.social as we talk about Cultivating Library Collections for Literacy and a Love of Reading. ❤️

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#TLSky #EduSky #tlchat
April 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I was inspired by @melissacorey.bsky.social to create my own figurine! The prompt is in the image alt text. #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #Library #AASL #SLM
ChatGPT Prompt: Make a picture of a 3D action figure toy, named "YOUR-NAME-HERE" Make it look like it's being displayed in a transparent plastic package, blister packaging model. The figure is as in the photo, [GENDER/HIS/HER/THEIR] style is very [DEFINE EVERYTHING ABOUT HAIR/FACE/ETC]. On the top of the packaging there is a large writing: "[NAME-AGAIN]" in white text then below it "[TITLE]” Dressed in [CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES]. Also add some supporting items for the job next to the figure, like [ALL-THE-THINGS]. The packaging design is minimalist, cardboard colour, cute toy style sold in stores. The style is cartoonish, cute but still neat, also put [BRAND] logo in the top right corner
April 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Hello friends! Today I’m participating in an #AASLtakeover on @aaslala.bsky.social’s Instagram account at instagram.com/ala_aasl

Welcome to my library! My name is Melissa Corey and I’m excited to participate. Follow along with me in stories on AASL’s Instagram to learn more about my library! 📖
April 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Thank you all for participating and for all you do to serve readers, teachers and our learning community! #TLSkyChat
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April 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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So glad you could join us for #TLSkyChat Hope you will join us next time!
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April 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Remember … everything you ever wanted to know about #TLSkyChat can be found here: tlskychat.com
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April 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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A8: One of my favorite way to reach community members is a Read Poster campaign! We featured our local baseball team's mascot a few years ago #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Q8 It’s the final question of the night! 🏁 Branding in your community … how do you do outreach with businesses, public libraries, and organizations? What partnerships could you form? Give us your ideas! #TLSkyChat For more information visit: tlskychat.com
📣 Q#8: Finally, let’s finish up with … community engagement! You can expand your brand into the community through outreach projects! ✅ Develop a READ poster campaign using leaders from your school district and/or community. ✅ Use your library branding and logo to spread the message that reading leads to success! 🔁 How do you communicate your brand to the community? This is your chance to talk about local partnerships, public displays, events, newsletters, or social media outreach that help the community see your library as a hub of learning and literacy.
April 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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And we’re nearing the end! 🎉 The final question is just moments away. Let’s wrap this up with some big shoutouts! 🛤️🎉 #TLSkyChat
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April 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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A7: If you haven't tried printing your own stickers before, I suggest StickerApp! It's easy to use, fast shipping, and good pricing: stickerapp.com/custom-stick... (no affiliation I just really like stickers) #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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A7: I've also provided free popcorn from Double Good's Donate Joy program for staff to promote library services. Food is a great way to get staff into your space and share your library resources! #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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A7: When I publish my newsletter, I always put it on a cart with stickers, 3D printed objects, bookmarks, and free books to promote the library! #TLSkyChat
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April 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! Promo items … stickers, bookmarks, objects, oh my! Do you provide any kind of goodies or items to staff? This is a great way to get your brand out! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
📣 Q#7: One of my favorite ways to showcase our brand … promotional items! Do you provide custom stickers, bookmarks, or promo items to your staff? What about prizes to attendees when you provide professional development? Need ideas? Design a library sticker in Canva and print copies directly through Canva or vendors like StickerApp! 🔁 What promo items do you use?
April 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM