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Melissa Snider

@meliroowy.bsky.social

K5 Dual School Librarian (Spanish/English) in Wyoming! | Past Chair of the WY Library Association's School Library Interest Group (SLIG) | WLA’s 2024 β€œOutstanding Librarian.” 🌟 Love to: write, cook, be in nature. All views are my own. She/her/hers

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Voices: Reading age-appropriate books about sexual assault would have helped me as a kid. Today’s students deserve better. β€œProtecting kids and teens from discussions about sex is not saving them from assaults. And books are not causing the assaults,” writes Shannon Hale in an op-ed. β€œBut books can aid in clarifying what ...

This is such an important statement against #censorship by author Shannon Hale. #tlsky #edusky #fReadom

24.02.2026 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A shadow of a person holding ski poles stretches across a sunny field of snow

A shadow of a person holding ski poles stretches across a sunny field of snow

I was so happy to get out for a xc ski yesterday after school. Fresh air to clear my mind & sunshine to keep me moving!

22.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha! I’m pretty immune to their strange looks at this point in the year...

19.02.2026 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My coworker knew exactly what I needed for Valentine’s Day…can’t wait to unleash the screaming goat in our library today! πŸ˜† #skybrarians #tlsky

18.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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School Librarian Spotlight: Melissa Snider - Wyoming State Library This month, we are thrilled to feature an educator who brings a wealth of experience, a passion for bilingual education, and a deep commitment to information

I enjoyed this conversation with my friends at the Wyoming State Library. Always happy to talk about the important role #schoollibrarians play in our education ecosystem. β€οΈπŸ“š
#tlsky #skybrarians #edusky

library.wyo.gov/school-libra...

14.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We’re gearing up for a challenging legislative session here in WY. Looking forward to this event!

06.02.2026 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘πŸ» and that’s how you leverage a platform in all the best ways. #iceout #love

02.02.2026 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Loving the diversity of voices as we watch The Grammys tonight.

02.02.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An American flag waves behind a sign that reads: β€œLibertad, no more babies behind bars. Defund ICE, close the camps, prosecute ICE”

An American flag waves behind a sign that reads: β€œLibertad, no more babies behind bars. Defund ICE, close the camps, prosecute ICE”

Two patriots wearing inflatable frog costumes with signs that read β€œno ICE” and β€œbe good.”

Two patriots wearing inflatable frog costumes with signs that read β€œno ICE” and β€œbe good.”

Another weekend, another protest. Friends & neighbors in Jackson, WY came out in opposition to ICE & in support of all those suffering from their lawless & violent actions. #goodtrouble #speakup #peacefulprotest #iceout

01.02.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Excited to participate in the screening of #TheLibrarians in our small Wyoming community- honored to be on the panel to help facilitate conversation about #freadom in our state. WY’s HB10 is a threat to all libraries and their patrons- we must push back against erasure & censorship. #skybrarians

24.01.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When School Stops Feeling Safe: Librarians Supporting Immigrant Students in Real Time What Minnesota librarians are doing right now, and what every school can put in place this week.

Protecting students’ privacy, giving them a safe place to process what’s happening, & providing reliable information & resources- action items for all educators & librarians in this chaotic & dangerous time. #tlsky #edusky #skybrarians

24.01.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My 5⭐️ reads from 2025!
Reading is not a competition, it’s about community, and feeling your way from one narrative to the next. Read for yourself in 2026!

We should all enjoy the freedom to read and inquire as we please. Stand up for #fREADom this year. ❀️ πŸ“š

01.01.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Update on this saga- now my inboxes are a complete mess, and I feel like I’m being punished by the company for wanting a tiny bit of privacy. SSO is so ubiquitous- untangling from the all powerful G is likely impossible. Is it too much to want good #tech AND #privacy?

30.12.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I chose option -B- yesterday & it felt so LUXURIOUS to sit & read 2 books, cover to cover. Loved β€œFirst State of Being” by Erin Entrada Kelly (deftly drawn characters- really came together for me), & β€œXolo” by Donna Barba Higuera was a visual & storytelling treat! #kidlit #booksky #edusky #TLsky

30.12.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I always wish I could clone myself- productive me and sloth me! Good luck with the decisions…I’m partial to β€œB”!

30.12.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not. Okay. We all need to be watching and standing up for book access and freedom to read, no matter where you live. The consequences of terrible legislation are so far-reaching, and are being effectively copy-pasted in other states. #booksky #freadom

23.12.2025 03:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The end of a school year is a great time for a swap!

12.12.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re in a tough to reach spot, but I’m going to do some looking.

12.12.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much- I will definitely check them out. I’m trying to decide out how to run our book fair this spring, and am not feeling excited about Scholastic for lots of reasons. 🫀

12.12.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s great! Do they have any Spanish language materials? We are a DLI school, so I’m always scouting. Sadly, Lectorum is closing so one of our big vendors will no longer be an option.

12.12.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That looks like an amazing event! Where are the books coming from?

12.12.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Would love hear from all of our #skybrarians… how are you helping students build their home libraries? #bookaccess #tlsky

12.12.2025 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no!! That’s the worst. Christmas will have to come early this year!

10.12.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really enjoyed this conversation, and hope it will be helpful to others! Thanks to @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social for being such a great connector of school librarians!

09.12.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A wrapped book with a sticker that reads: Reading is a gift, La lectura es un regalo, MMES Winter Book Giveaway, Sorteo de libros de invierno de MMES

A wrapped book with a sticker that reads: Reading is a gift, La lectura es un regalo, MMES Winter Book Giveaway, Sorteo de libros de invierno de MMES

Several piles of books, wrapped in colorful holiday themed paper.

Several piles of books, wrapped in colorful holiday themed paper.

We are gearing up for our school library’s 4th annual winter book giveaway! We’re collecting donations of books for kids (0-11) & students can choose books to wrap and give as gifts during the winter holiday season, or to keep for themselves. #bookjoy #bookaccessforall #tlsky #edusky #skybrarians

02.12.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sculptural pink flamingo stands on one leg with its neck pulled into a figure 8

Sculptural pink flamingo stands on one leg with its neck pulled into a figure 8

A Sandhill Crane shows off its grey plumage and red facial feathers

A Sandhill Crane shows off its grey plumage and red facial feathers

Calm water surrounded by green foliage, blue sky and sunshine in the background

Calm water surrounded by green foliage, blue sky and sunshine in the background

Took a walk around the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park today. Still noticeable effects from last year’s hurricanes. Enjoying the Florida warmth this vacation week. β˜€οΈ

26.11.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you using the β€œ5 Kinds of Nonfiction” framework? That’s a great way to teach active/traditional NF. Adding a verb to what nonfiction helps us do is a great strategy!

25.11.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I just updated the settings for my work email, and will update my personal account as well. One of my frustrations with LLMs and the AI race is that they are not seeking the consent of product users, but continue to integrate AI into tools, putting privacy at risk. Where’s my β€œopt-in?”

21.11.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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15.11.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WOW.

12.11.2025 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0