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Teacher-Librarian, K-5: Fan of hands-on STEAM learning integrated into various subjects; love graphic novels; kidlit fanboy; inclusive collection a must; he/him; community organizer on the side. Moving away from “X” but also on Insta & TikTok (same handle)

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Also, via @katemessner.bsky.social t-l advisory team, I’ve had an opportunity to view a digital copy of her upcoming book, The Next Scientist, illus by Julia Kuo (avail Aug27). WOW! The book focuses on how a diverse array of scientists were inquisitive, creative, sporty, artsy, inventive as kids…and

I recently applied to be a Canadian rep on the @katemessner.bsky.social school librarian advisory team and was lucky enough to be accepted. As such, I’ve just had a sneak peak at her latest, a digital copy of Over & Under the Wetland, illustrated by Silas Neal (avail August).

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I wrote this back in 2010 after a number of library colleagues asked me for advice on dealing with complaints about manga in their libraries. 📚

So you have had a complaint about a Graphic Novel or Manga title?teenlibrarian.co.uk The first thing to do is don’t panic, the second thing is DO NOT WITHDRAW THE TITLE! Seriously do not withdraw it – this is important. If you are the person that selects the Graphic Novel and…

If you are like me and enjoy the esoteric, this SOCKS site is endlessly amusing. I’ve been lost for an hour or two just within some of the architecture offerings alone…now keeping the site tab open for repeated exploration for the next couple of weeks. socks-studio.com/2018/08/28/i...

Yes. I vouch for the effectiveness of lalochezia. It’s also a great antecedent and impetus towards then taking calm, focussed action.

Lalochezia [lal-uh-KEE-zee-uh] (n.) - The use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress or pain. Used in a sentence: “Like a linguistic lightning bolt, Lulubelle LaRue let loose lewd lines of lalochezia to lighten the load of life's lingering lamentations.”

No fair! Now I want a circle/spiral bookshelf system for my home library…or for my school library…well, both, of course. (But, seriously cool bookstore idea/location.)

Dallas Airport has absolutely zilch on Terminal A at Newark. When Newark has its own bookstore that supports indies in NJ? I’m in love. I never thought I’d say that. #alaac24 #publibs #GLAMs #skybrarians 📚📜🍎✈️

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our school library needs to buy a half dozen copies of this

THE CARTOONISTS CLUB, a new graphic novel, combines Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud’s trademark charm, reliability, and comics expertise to blend narrative, how-to, and the enchanting art of comics to inspire a new generation of young cartoonists. Coming from Scholastic/Graphix 4/1/2025!

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There’s an article in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL about a library system that replaced prizes for its summer reading program with donations. If kids read x amount of books the library would donate to a charity on their behalf. They reduced waste. Saved money & boosted participation. Very cool!

Weirdly, I got far less participation than expected for my #BooksOut4Summer/#SetTheBooksFree initiative…but, this month had about a 1000 things to do/remember for families at our school, so not too surprising? I also hyped it a bit later and less vigorously. Still, great event.

Where the inventory vibes are at now that there are only three days of work left till the holiday…

Library Inventory Reality Check: You may need to take a break when you’ve found yourself threatening inanimate books with being discarded after they keep falling over and generally are “not cooperating” as you shelve and re-organize sections.

Reading/viewing this multi-modal comic/animation/paper/article was a really refreshing, engaging, and accessible example of scholarly exploration of archival work and how it helps/affects various people. Check it out!

This comic, disguised as a final project write-up, is honestly one of the best explanations of archival work that I've seen in a while. libraryofcongress.github.io/a-search-for...

A Search for the Heart: Digital collections, machine learning and legacies of carelibraryofcongress.github.io Machine learning models are hungry for content from libraries and cultural insitutions. How can we imagine ways these technologies might help people and communities, while also being mindful of risks ...

I do this thing I call #BooksOut4Summer or #SetTheBooksFree, in which families can sign up to allow their kids to each take 20 of our school library books home for the summer (and there might be a Library POP UP for 2 hrs in late July to exchange for more). Ideally… docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#BooksOut4Summer - Summer Library Loans @ Sardis Elemdocs.google.com #BooksOut4Summer Summer Library Loans @ Sardis Elementary What is #BooksOut4Summer ? The main idea: Instead of leaving the books unused, sad, and lonely on the Library shelves all summer long, we hav...

Intriguing book, finished just now. (Bonus: Glows in the dark, a satisfying gimmick.) Although some topics in the #scienterrific examination of gross, weird, creepy reminded me of sections of other books I’ve read…maybe not everybody in my circle has read these other items in my see also pics?

This tiny novelty book is an absolute delight. Unhinged bizarro. My kind of awesome. It is bringing joy. Highly recommended. Thx to The Book Man for ordering it in for me recently. See also, bsky.app/profile/exli...

Indie bookshop, The Book Man, has fab staff. One of them running the online chat just now played along admirably with my lunacy as I ordered a book. Jane knew I’d one day need Rubbish Pet Portraits, but first readers & editors weren’t getting it—she changed to the iconic line as you now know it.

👍📚 Hooray For DNA: Fab picture book on a nonfic topic. Highly recommended. Teacher friend who’s kid goes to my school: “___ is telling me we are 25 or 24% grape...what is this?🤔 He said he was looking at a book called hooray for dna and it said…we are almost a quarter grape 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️” My reply in pics ⬇️

Intriguing. Reciprocation is a virtue.

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Had to do collab coverage of a Gr 3 class this afternoon, so I taught them 2 of these 4 classic pencil-and-paper games. They loved it. Video how-tos in 🧵…

Let me teach you (& your friends, students…) how to play 4 (mostly forgotten) CLASSIC PENCIL-AND-PAPER GAMES: Water Balloon (etc) Battle: vm.tiktok.com/ZMMGnp4oa/ Initials (Boxes): vm.tiktok.com/ZMMGngUTb/ Two more coming up…

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Years ago now, when we were getting more shelving added to the library, I submitted the design I wanted to the carpentry dept, I created this storage cupboard for folding tables—I still think I’m fairly brilliant at least once per week because of it (even though the carpenters were iffy about it).

Next phases complete: Finished pasted paper layers earlier in the week and yesterday—then we popped and removed balloons once the paper mache was dry. Then I did a white base coat paint demo. Next…

Haven’t done paper mache with a class in at least 5 yrs. Used to do it every year, diff grades, SS or Sci tie-ins… Here’s the aftermath from earlier this week: Making decorative bowls; first layer on balloons… Drying on counter near my wasp nest—how apropos, I think. Also, here’s…

Exhausting (but fun) #LibraryLife day: Repeating few year-end info sessions, plus Indigenous & Pride month booktalks; check outs; then, transform the space for K hand tools (saws/hammers…) exploration (force/motion); transform for paper mache painting; shift it all again for staff meeting after work

“And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors Your true colors Are beautiful like a rainbow”

From the new Cyndi Lauper documentary 🏳️‍🌈

A great example of how #accessibility solutions are actually beneficial for everybody—but especially vital and necessary for persons with disabilities… 10 web/social media design basics tips:

For people just getting introduced to accessibility concepts, the number of resources can be overwhelming for people who don't know where to start. These 10 tips from Lireo Designs can be a good way to introduce your team to the basics. www.lireo.com/10-ways-to-i...

10 Ways to Improve Accessibility on Websites and Social Media - Lireo Designswww.lireo.com My 10 tips for making your website and social media more accessible, whether you're a blogger, photographer, writer, designer, or developer.

Love this!

📚 The whole People Watching series is great.

Annually, I do this design-your-ultimate-fort project with at least one Gr 5 class. It’s a #scienterrific #makerspace project in which they use recycled funky junk to turn a blueprint plan into a model fort that uses at least one example of each of the six #simplemachines.

Last Friday’s #LibrarianFashion (after a week of just t-shirts and jeans). Sporting my new cardigan (knitted with love by my wife). Also, rocking my latest Spiffster Club tie. And some (veggie?) bacon and eggs for Silly Socks Day at school.

Another #LibraryLife day in which Ks get to use hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, sanding blocks, pliers/wire cutters, saws) to enhance force and motion learning. So fun!

Potentially quite interesting for science-loving gamer (or not usually gamer) types…

Heading into school break, and want to play around with fun science this summer? I've pulled together a list of some of my favorite science games & simulations. 🎢🥽 The Science Playground: thescienceplayground.com

I read Max Amato’s book Perfect to a few classes yesterday. I issued a challenge for kids to create sequels or inspired by books…said I’d have a prize for them if they did. One kid came back with this picture she’d made. Pretty cool! She got a book from the freebie cart.