Library Girl

Bright blue promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat (Teacher Librarian Chat). A smiling illustrated person hugs a stack of books in front of outlined library shelves. Text reads: “TLSKYCHAT.COM January 28th @ 8PM EST / 5PM PT” and “WE ARE BACK!” A logo shows an open book, glasses, and a mug with the hashtag #TLSkyChat.

📣 The questions are up for our next #TLSkyChat! Topic: Student-Centered Libraries: Voice, Wellness, & Neurodiversity

Take a look 👀 👉 www.canva.com/design/DAG_n...

#TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #Libraries #SchoolLibraries @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

🤩 Among The Stars: January + YMAs Update It's that time again. For the moment, anyway, our curated starred review spreadsheet is up to date, y'all.As a reminder, Martha Hickson and I curate and collate the starred reviews from six trade jour...

If you’ve ever wondered how starred reviews intersect w/ #alayma winners, you might be a book nerd - like me! Here's my annual break down of the numbers. This is part of January's update to the starred review spreadsheet I curate with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social!
www.librarygirl.net/post/among-t...

Happy #ALAYMA DAY! At a dark time this is a moment of joy that we can all share in! Watch live: ala.unikron.com #TLSKYChat #TLSky #EduSky

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#librarytok #librariansoftiktok #library #medialiteracy #artificialintelligence TikTok video by Jennifer

I’m sorry to cross post from other platforms, but this video is too long for Bluesky.

#tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fRqamU/

PS: Big thanks to @lenbryan25.bsky.social for the inspo and to @becalzada.bsky.social for test driving my work!

Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...

I hope y'all find this resource useful!

#TLSky #Skybrarians

Y’all! @mrschureads.bsky.social and I will be sharing OVER 100 BOOKS on Tuesday! This @bookelicious.bsky.social event is FREE but you must register in advance, so… GET ON IT!! Hope to see you there!

#edusky #tlsky #booksky #librarians #skybrarians #kidlit #mglit

www.bookelicious.com/event/22

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Friends, I'm still looking for an alternative to bitly now that they are charging. Anyone found a good solution for educators? #edusky #tlsky

NCTE 2025: Reflections and Takeaways Longtime readers and friends know that I typically avoid the big conferences. When people ask if I'm going to ALA or ISTE, my answer often includes something like "not if I can help it!" To be clear, ...

This is a long post, but I had a lot to share in the wake of NCTE in Denver! I've included my slides from the conference. I hope you find these resources useful!

www.librarygirl.net/post/ncte-20...

#skybrarians #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #librarians

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✨ Don’t blink, y’all! ✨ The ⭐️ Starred Review Spreadsheet ⭐️ that I curate with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social is officially up to date!

You can check our my update here: www.librarygirl.net/post/among-t...

#tlsky #tlskychat #edusky #kidlit #skybrarians #librarians #mglit #yalit

Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!

📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22

#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky

Y'all. I recorded this today... which is definitely NOT the end of November. Still. I hope you will join me and @mrschureads.bsky.social for this FREE @bookelicious.bsky.social event!

📆 12/2/25 - Starting at 7:30pm EST
🔗 Register required: www.bookelicious.com/event/22

#TLSkyChat #KidLit #EduSky

Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!

📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording

Hope to see you there!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit

Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!

📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording

Hope to see you there!

#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit

A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” announcement titled “I’m Presenting!” promoting the session “Making Brave & Bold Writing Choices!” The panel includes Jen Vincent, Chris Barton, Adam Gidwitz, Jennifer LaGarde, Sharee Miller, and Jasmine Warga. The session is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 105. The design includes a starry night background and colorful text.

A conference announcement for “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” with the title “I’m Presenting!” and the session “Boys Will Be Boys: Reading, Centering, and Celebrating Books That Reinforce Healthy Depictions of Masculinity.” The panel includes Patrick Andrus, Federico Erebia, Josh Galarza, Rex Ogle, John Schu, and Jeff Zentner, moderated by Jennifer LaGarde. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. in Room 108/110. The background features a dark starry sky and stylized paper mountains.

A “Dream Boldly Denver 2025” presentation graphic with the title “I’m Presenting!” for the session “From Story-Time to Screen Time: Cultivating Media Mindfulness Through Picturebooks.” Featured presenters are Jennifer LaGarde, Cindy Minnich, Katherine Sokolowski, Jen Vincent, and Kristin Ziemke. The session is on Sunday, November 23, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Mile High Ballroom 3A. The background includes layered mountains and glowing text.

Come see me at NCTE!! I'm so excited to be presenting THREE TIMES with these absolute brainiacs! I mean... look at this line up!! 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 #TLSky #NCTE25 #EduSky

Yay! Happy writing! I wanna see those sonnets! :)

Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming A few weeks ago, my friend William sent me photos of a rotating passive programming display he’s been running in his high school library. Each week, he posts a new Shakespearean-style sonnet on a bull...

Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming! Not only does this post remove any lingering doubt of my nerdiness, but it also contains some free, printable resources! I hope you find them useful! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky #Poetry

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Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming A few weeks ago, my friend William sent me photos of a rotating passive programming display he’s been running in his high school library. Each week, he posts a new Shakespearean-style sonnet on a bull...

Canst Thou Name That Tune? Pop Sonnets and Passive Programming! Not only does this post remove any lingering doubt of my nerdiness, but it also contains some free, printable resources! I hope you find them useful! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky #Poetry

Books are always my go to rec, too, so no worries!

Thank you!! I would love to know more about how your time is organized, etc. I’m traveling most of November, but may reach out to find a time to chat! Thanks again!

Thank you so much, but I am not looking for book recs. I’m looking more for the work of librarians who are designing and delivering programming for the very littles. I wanna know how their time with prek kiddos is structured and what “success” looks like. Thank you again!

Thank you. I don't use FB anymore, but I appreciate you sharing.

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HELP! I recently learned that all school libraries in CA now serve kiddos as young as 4 yrs old through a universal preK program. I would like to learn more about library services for kiddos this young. Whose work should I checkout? #TLSky #librarians #libraries #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries

Hahaha. This is so true. I also love the timing. As a big Stranger Things fan, I hate it for all the other people who work on that show, but you gotta respect the game.

100% Agree.

Same here. I imagine these songs will be covered by a lot of artists who have experienced similar betrayals.

Here, let me play a breezy bossa-nova WHILE I BURN YOUR SHIT TO THE GROUND.