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Heather Turner
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5 Stars Bookmarked Review!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quiet horror meets desert folklore 🌵🐍

Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher is a haunting contemporary fantasy about trauma, survival, and found family, with gods who linger just outside the door. Deeply human and unsettling in the best way.

Check out the review HERE
Graphic book review titled “BOOKMARKED! REVIEW” for Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher. Purple background with the book cover showing a raven holding a snake. Text highlights a 5/5 rating, haunting desert fantasy, slow tension, healing and found family, and a quote from the book.
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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🎮✨ Pixel Art from @ericcurts.bsky.social is today’s featured tool in Techy Tidings. This low floor, high ceiling activity blends creativity, math, and digital skills using Google Sheets. My students love it. Think of it as online Perler beads, perfect across grade levels.

Check it out HERE
Alt text: A colorful promotional graphic titled “Pixel Art Template.” The background is teal with a holiday garland of stockings, candy canes, and gifts across the top. Text explains a pixel art activity using a Google Sheets template where students create images one pixel at a time while building creativity, math skills like fractions and area, and digital skills. Icons show a Google Sheets logo, a computer labeled blog, and sample pixel art images including a blue police box, a pixelated video game character, and landscape scenes. A note highlights a 26 color pixel art template and classroom uses across grade levels.
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🕯️🔮 A moody YA supernatural thriller rooted in folklore. These Vengeful Wishes weaves the legend of La Cegua with family secrets, dangerous desires, and the cost of vengeance. Creepy, thoughtful, and full of tension. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Full review HERE

#YAHorror #BookReview #SupernaturalReads
Alt text: A Bookmarked Review graphic for the YA novel “These Vengeful Wishes.” The background is a textured dark blue. The book cover shows a woman’s face partially overlaid with a cracked horse skull mask, referencing the legend of La Cegua. Four yellow stars and one gray star appear below the cover, indicating a 4 out of 5 rating. Text highlights describe the book as a moody supernatural thriller where folklore, family secrets, and dangerous wishes collide, rooted in Central American folklore, and featuring creepy mysteries and morally gray choices. A quote reads, “Every wish has a price, and La Cegua never forgets.”
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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👻🔍 A spooky and heartfelt middle grade mystery. The Last Resort blends ghosts, a murder to solve, and real themes of grief and belonging. Creepy enough to hook readers, thoughtful enough to linger. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Full review HERE

#TLSky #Booksky #Kidlit #YALit
A Bookmarked Review graphic for the middle grade novel “The Last Resort.” The background is dark blue. The book cover shows a glowing Victorian house at night with a girl standing in the foreground, facing the house. Four yellow stars and one gray star appear below the cover, indicating a 4 out of 5 rating. Text highlights describe the book as a spooky, fast paced mystery that blends ghosts and grief, a middle grade ghost story with substance, and a creepy summer mystery. A quote reads, “Sometimes being ‘too dramatic’ is exactly what helps you see the truth.”
December 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Virtual Holiday Storytelling Link for Tomorrow (December 12th) that will be Livestreamed from 8am-2:30pm EST!

Event Website with Schedule: hturner.my.canva.site/hst24

Youtube Live Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=guxa...

#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #KidLit #Storytelling #EdTech #EduTech #Booksky
A festive illustrated banner for a “Virtual Holiday Storytelling” event. The background is light gray with evergreen branches, ornaments, and string lights. In the center, there’s a cartoon mouse wearing glasses and a Santa hat, holding an open green book. Surrounding it are holiday-themed elements representing different celebrations — an elf, a snow globe, a Star of David with a dreidel, and a Kwanzaa kinara. Logos for CNYSLS and OCM School Library System appear below the text.
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Day 8 is Wacky Sweater Time!

Digital and Physical Wacky Sweater Templates and even videos. All you need to engage students in creativity!

#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Education #EduTech #EdTech #WackySweater #Templates #Creativity #Canva #Freebies
A colorful holiday-themed flyer for a "Wacky Sweater Contest." The flyer is divided into sections with instructions for creating sweaters virtually on Canva and in real life with videos and handouts. It includes steps for changing sweater colors, creating patterns with different types of lines, and instructions for drawing and decorating a sweater. The flyer also features a section with sweater handouts and a call to create using Google Slides. Decorative holiday icons like gingerbread cookies, candy canes, and Christmas trees are displayed across the top, and the bottom of the flyer reads "Wacky Sweater Contest" in bold, green letters.
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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A smart and empowering guide for neurodivergent teens, Stuck on Hard Mode uses video game metaphors to make Autism and ADHD feel clearer, lighter, and deeply validating. Supportive, funny, and full of heart. 🎮💙

Full review HERE

#BookReview #Neurodiversity #Kidlit #Booksky #TLSky #EduSky
Alt text: A Bookmarked Review graphic for the nonfiction book “Stuck on Hard Mode.” The background is yellow. The book cover features pixel art style characters, including a robot, astronaut, and other figures representing different “player types.” Five stars appear beneath the cover with one star grayed out. Text highlights the book as a smart, empowering guide that uses clear metaphors and practical tips to explain Autism and ADHD like a relatable game manual. A quote reads, “You are not broken. Your stats are simply different, and that can be your greatest strength.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Another Day, Another reveal on the 15 Days of Techy Tidings. Checkout Day 6 and Snowflake Wonder!

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A bright green graphic titled “2025 15 Days of Techy Tidings Countdown to Holiday Break.” On the right, a Christmas tree made of stacked books is decorated with string lights, a menorah, and dreidels, with a star on top. Colorful hanging ornaments frame the design. Two decorative drums sit in the bottom left. A “Next” button appears in the lower right corner. A winter themed graphic titled “Virtual Snowflake Makers.” The background is light blue with glowing string lights across the top. Four illustrated snowflake designs are shown on the left. On the right is the book Snowflake Bentley with a “Book Connection” label. Below, photos show hands cutting paper snowflakes with scissors. Text encourages learning about kirigami and trying it in real life. A “Click for a how to slide deck” message appears at the bottom.
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Thank you Savannah Webb from Homer HS Library for a fantastic Bulletin Board idea!

Canva Template #1
Canva Template #2
**Alt Text:** A colorful library display titled “2025 Wrapped” highlights the most popular books, eBooks, and audiobooks of the year. Sections include “Top Sora Audiobooks,” “Top Sora eBooks,” and “Top Print Books.” Featured covers include *What If It’s Us*, *Throne of Glass*, *Drama*, *Five Nights at Freddy’s*, *A History of the World in 6 Glasses*, *Marley & Me*, and *The Perks of Being a Wallflower.* A poster titled “2025 by the Numbers” notes 1,189 print books, 303 eBooks, 106 audiobooks, and 28 magazines checked out. The display is bordered in rainbow trim.
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A funny, heartfelt middle grade adventure about an alien who crash lands on Earth as a cat and discovers what it means to belong. Leonard (My Life as a Cat) is warm, quirky, and full of heart. A great pick for animal lovers and classroom read alouds. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alt text: A Bookmarked Review graphic for the middle grade novel “Leonard (My Life as a Cat).” The background is a bright lime green. The book cover features a cat wearing round sunglasses reflecting the Earth, set against a starry galaxy backdrop. Five yellow stars sit beneath the cover. Text highlights the story as a quirky and funny adventure about an immortal alien who ends up in the body of a cat. Additional notes point out that it is perfect for animal story lovers, balances an alien race against time with Olive’s search for connection, and offers surprising depth beneath the humor. A quote reads, “Sometimes the place you are meant to be is the one you never planned on.”
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A fun and festive YA rom com full of family feuds, food court drama, and unexpected holiday chemistry. The Christmas Clash delivers humor, heart, and great AAPI representation. A perfect seasonal read for teens. 🎄❤️

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#BookReview #YARomance #HolidayReads
Alt text: A Bookmarked Review graphic for the novel “The Christmas Clash.” The background is a warm red. The book cover shows two teens in winter clothes standing back to back in front of a snowy teal background with Christmas lights. Five stars appear beneath the cover, with one star grayed out. Text highlights the book as a fun, festive rom com with cozy vibes, sweet tension, and cultural identity woven into the enemies to lovers storyline. A quote reads, “Sometimes the best surprises are the ones you never planned for… especially at Christmas.”
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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✨Techy Tidings is live for December✨ Counting down the days until break! I am sharing quick tech tools and creative resources to spark joy and boost engagement all month long. Cozy vibes, playful activities, and easy ideas you can use right away. Explore: hturner.my.canva.site/techy-tidings 🎄📚✨🕎🕯️
A festive graphic featuring a tall book stack arranged like a holiday tree with lights, a star topper, a menorah, and dreidels. The text reads 15 Days of Techy Tidings Countdown to the Holiday Break with the CTRL+READ with TechieLibGrl logo above.
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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A soft and powerful story of loss, imagination, and learning how to keep going. When Haru Was Here lingers long after the final page. Emotional, reflective, and deeply human. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Find the Full review here

#YAlit #GriefInFiction #BookReview #TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #KidLit #BookRec #Books
A Bookmarked Review graphic for the novel “When Haru Was Here.” The background is soft rose pink. The book cover shows two boys sitting close together on a worn wooden bench surrounded by blooming flowers, one resting his head on the other's knee, both thoughtful and emotional. Five yellow stars appear beneath the cover. Text elements describe it as a tender, emotional story about grief and healing with a rating of 5/5, highlighting that it is heartfelt, quietly powerful, and character driven. A featured quote reads, “Some days grief is loud. Some days it is almost gone. Both are okay.”
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Booktalking 2.0 is here. Bring voice, choice, and real student agency into your booktalks with CYOB and BookaKucha. Dive into the full Substack for templates and ideas. 📚✨
Read here
**Alt text:** A purple graphic featuring an open book with glowing blue magical energy rising from its pages. The title reads Booktalking 2.0 Transforming Booktalks with Voice and Choice. The CTRL+READ with TechieLibGrl logo appears in the top left corner, and a teal bookmark icon is in the top right corner.
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Join us for a FREE Virtual Holiday Storytelling on December 12 🎄📚✨ Sign up to get the YouTube Live link and enjoy stories, music, crafts, and surprises every 15 minutes. Be a listener and celebrate with us 🎶🎨💫
Sign up Now & Checkout the Schedule
Alt text: A festive wooden background decorated with colorful holiday lights and evergreen branches. Cute illustrated characters surround the text, including elves, a reindeer, children in holiday outfits, and a snow globe. Red ornaments spell out the word FREE above the bold title Virtual Holiday Storytelling. A bright red button at the bottom says Sign Up Now with a hand cursor pointing to it.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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A heartfelt graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and finding support. Growing Pangs shows Katie’s worries with honest and relatable visuals, making it a great pick for middle grade readers and mental health conversations. 💛

Full review here
Alt text: A Bookmarked Review graphic for the graphic novel “Growing Pangs.” The background is a textured brown paper. The book cover shows a red haired girl with pigtails and a worried expression, surrounded by classmates and a buzzing bee. Five yellow stars appear below the cover. Text on the graphic highlights that the story explores friendship, anxiety, and OCD with honest visuals. A quote from the book reads, “Sometimes the buzzing gets loud… but naming it helps me find my calm again.”
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I just shared how I run one of my favorite events, Virtual Holiday Storytelling ❄️📚 A full day of stories, music, crafts, and winter fun streamed to classrooms. Want to join us on December 12 or see how it all comes together? Check it out 🎉

Check out the Substack Article
A screenshot of a Substack article titled A Winter Day of Stories and Creativity. The subtitle reads A full day of stories, music, crafts, and winter magic streamed to your students. Below the title is a colorful event graphic showing holiday themed illustrations including a mouse reading a book, a snow globe, a dreidel, a rainbow heart, an elf, and logos for CNYSL and OCM School Library System.
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Canva’s newest updates are leveling up my workflow 🎉 The new newsletter tools and the upgraded video editor are perfect for classrooms, especially with Chromebooks 💻 I shared the full breakdown on my Substack. Check it out here: techielibgrl.substack.com

#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #EdTech
A bright gradient background shifts from purple to blue. At the top left is a cream square logo that reads CTRL + READ with TechieLibGrl next to an open book icon. Large white text on the right says Canva Gets Some Updates with a subtitle Newsletters and Video Editing Get an Upgrade. Below is a blue bell with red rays and a banner that reads NEW Update. The bottom features the white Canva script logo.
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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📚 A chilling and visually intense take on Orwell’s classic. The stark black, grey, and red palette pulls you right into the fear and control of Big Brother’s world. A powerful companion for fans of dystopian stories. A gripping companion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A red graphic titled “BOOKMARKED! REVIEW” features George Orwell’s 1984: The Graphic Novel adapted and illustrated by Matyás Namai. The book cover shows a stark black, white, and red illustration of Winston reading while a large, shadowy face looms behind him. Review notes describe it as a chilling adaptation that highlights the danger of censorship and unchecked power. Additional text says, “Surveillance, censorship, and thought control are brought to life in haunting detail” and “Stark black, grey, and red artwork deepens the oppressive vibes.” A circled note reads “Chilling and Powerful Adaptation.” The rating “I’d say: 4/5” appears at the top right, with four yellow stars and one grey star displayed at the bottom. A quote from the book reads: “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”
November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Join us for Virtual Holiday Storytelling on December 12 🎄📚✨ Sign up to get the YouTube Live link and enjoy stories, music, crafts, and surprises every 15 minutes. Be a listener and celebrate with us 🎶🎨💫
Sign up Now

#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #EdTech #Skybrarians #Booksky #Storytelling #Booktok
Festive poster for Virtual Holiday Storytelling with cartoon children dressed as elves and holiday characters around the border. Text reads Free, Virtual Holiday Storytelling, 12 December 2025, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM EST, via YouTube Live. Decorations include ornaments, greenery, dreidel, star, CNYSL and OCM SLS logos, and a mouse reading a book.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Bring some sparkle to our Virtual Holiday Storytelling! ❄️✨ We need readers, musicians, skits, choral magic, and fun holiday surprises. Pre recorded or live, your talents will make classrooms light up.

Want to join the fun? Sign up HERE!

#Storytelling #TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #Books #Holiday
**Alt text:** A festive neon-themed graphic promotes “Virtual Holiday Storytelling,” hosted by the O²CM School Library System and CNYSL. The black chalkboard-style background is decorated with glowing neon snowflakes, stars, trees, and a snowman. Text reads: “Performers Needed! Read a Story, Perform Music, Plays, Choral Reading, Skits, Fun Activity.” At the bottom, yellow neon text says, “Pre-Recorded or Live Needed!” The design conveys a cheerful winter holiday spirit.
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
A cheerful cartoon sloth waves while using a blue laptop featuring the #TLSkyChat logo. The background fades from pink to blue with bold text reading, “Live or as a #SlowChat, join the #TLSkyChat convo!” The sloth has a speech bubble that says, “Pick your speed!” with a red heart.
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Q8: It’s the final question of the night! 👏 #TLSkyChat For more information visit: tlskychat.com
A #TLSkyChat image labeled “Question #8” asking, “What advice would you give to someone just starting to add games into their library programming?” Features a colorful rocket icon and chat participation reminders.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
A #TLSkyChat graphic labeled “Question #7” asking, “How have you used games to build community and connection among students who might not usually interact?” Shows an illustration of diverse people joining in a circle.
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Q6 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
A #TLSkyChat slide labeled “Question #6” asking, “What low-prep or no-cost games have become staples in your library programming?” Includes a green dollar sign and downward arrows.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM