A quote graphic set against the backdrop of swirling, layered sandstone walls inside a slot canyon, possibly Antelope Canyon. The quote is centered in white text on black rectangular overlays. It reads: "You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books! Best weapons in the world! This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" — David Tennant Below the quote, the author’s name appears on a red nameplate: David Tennant. The image is branded with a small watermark that reads quotefancy.

"You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books! Best weapons in the world! This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!"
— David Tennant, Doctor Who

💡💫This #SchoolLibraryMonth, we celebrate the power of libraries! 🥳📚 #TLSkyChat #TLSky

Poetry for the win!
Thanks @fuse8.bsky.social

9 Exemplary Novels in Verse for Middle Grade and Teen Readers These excellent middle grade and YA titles use poetry to get at the heart of kids’ experiences. Share them for National Poetry Month and beyond.

These excellent middle grade and YA titles use poetry to get at the heart of kids’ experiences. Share them for #NationalPoetryMonth and beyond.

www.slj.com/story/9-exem...

They'll be thrilled, thanks Katherine.

Bologna Highlights

If you know me, you know I love books. I love illustrators. I love beautiful illustrations. I love stories. I love book fairs. I love festivals, I love libraries. I love book shops. I love meeting authors. I love learning from authors and illustrators. I love listening to origin…

That’s March Done

I looked up the phrase "In like a lion, out like a lamb" as having heard it many times, I wanted to learn more as March here in the library really was something; certainly more lion than lamb . Like many proverbs/folklore/sayings, the weather aspect of this one certainly fits in…

2 Books to Introduce Tweens to Activism | SLJ Spotlight Two exemplary titles explore activism from distinct perspectives for young readers.

2 Books to Introduce Tweens to Activism | SLJ Spotlight

One of our favourite Battle of the Books entries got some extra Books to Eat love this week. @kaaauthor.bsky.social #books2eat

Dusti Bowling getting some love in Books to Eat this year! #DustiBowling #Books2Eat

Teaching Black History Now Across the country, educators, parents, and others keep Black history alive amid restrictions on how race is taught in schools.

Across the country, educators, parents, and others keep Black history alive amid restrictions on how race is taught in schools.

These are fantastic

Slept in a Queen t-shirt and woke up Under Pressure!

One of our favourite #sasvisitingauthors, the amazing @georgeoconnor.bsky.social

Bravo @katemessner.com we love this series

Nice one

When we fight, we win.

Women's History Month 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors Honoring Influential Women In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with seven creators of picture book biographies highlighting overlooked female figures in history.

Women's History Month 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors Honoring Influential Women

Books to Eat 2025 starts on Monday March 10th Take a look at some of the videos and photos below of past Books to Eat celebrations. If you want to see more photos over the years, click on the search at the top right of the page and type in Books to Eat or check out #books2eat on instagram. Enjoy

Books to Eat 2025 starts on Monday March 10th

Take a look at some of the videos and photos below of past Books to Eat celebrations. If you want to see more photos over the years, click on the search at the top right of the page and type in Books to Eat or check out #books2eat on instagram. Enjoy

Books to Eat 2025 starts on Monday March 10th Take a look at some of the videos and photos below of past Books to Eat celebrations. If you want to see more photos over the years, click on the search at the top right of the page and type in Books to Eat or check out #books2eat on instagram. Enjoy

Books to Eat 2025 starts on Monday March 10th

Take a look at some of the videos and photos below of past Books to Eat celebrations. If you want to see more photos over the years, click on the search at the top right of the page and type in Books to Eat or check out #books2eat on instagram. Enjoy

Enjoyed presenting and learning from others today, even played with some toy animals and Lego!
@21cl.bsky.social.
#schleich #lego @kristinziemke.bsky.social

#kidslovenonfiction
Thanks for sharing @mrschureads.bsky.social

Pencil’s Best Story Ever

Perfect for rigid thinkers, this book will help children understand that play can be cooperative and imaginative rather than directive. Essential.

SLJ's starred review of Pencil’s Best Story Ever
by Carly Gledhill
Post Wave. Jul. 2025.

Brought to you by the letter E!

I colour in, every day. It relaxes me and goes great with an audiobook.

Here we go

@kristinziemke.bsky.social @21cl.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to the wonderful @judyblume.bsky.social who started me reading over 40 years ago.

Really looking forward to this and thank you for the educators guide, what a bonus.

Can't wait to read Will's Race for Home as I'm hoping to include it in next year's Battle of the Books.

#Shanghai #BattleoftheBooks @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social

Going to be great to see librarian friends like Megan Graff @21cl.bsky.social #21CLHK

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