Susan Ostroff

I checked out my very first challenged book 42 years ago in the very library I now curate. The Catcher in the Rye got my attention because it was forbidden. My favorite challenged book is And Tango Makes Three. Beautiful story. What is your favorite challenged book? #BannedBooks #challengedbooks

Stadium DJ has a sense of humor. Playing Eurhymics and Here Comes the Rain Again while it pours. @usffootball.bsky.social #USF #USFFootball #Raindelay

Florida reduces competency requirements for school media specialists Critics are concerned the state is looking for people to enact their agenda.

They've eliminated professional ethics requirements for Media Specialists such as equity, diversity, and global perspectives, requirements for identifying outstanding authors & illustrators & standards for maintaining bibliographic integrity. www.tampabay.com/news/educati... #flfreedomread #ala_aasl

The @nationallibraryofgreece is one of the most beautiful libraries I've had the pleasure of visiting. Friendly staff located a copy of one of #rickriordan books. I was advised to read the first series before a trip to #Greece Helpful for learning about the #greekgods #Athens #greekmythology

The Library of Congress belongs to Congress and the American people. [Logos: Show up for our libraries - American Library Association]

For 225 years, the Library of Congress has collected America’s stories and kept Congress informed. The American Library Association stands with America’s library.

Don't mess with librarians! The staff the LoC refused to let DOJ staffers sent by the new acting librarian Todd Blanche to enter the building! They called the Capital Police and their GC. They said they recognize the deputy librarian as being in power until they hear otherwise from Congress! 🔥🔥🔥

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

He continues his agenda of dumbing down the masses and trying ro squelch those who encourage diverse views and free thought and access to information. Dr. Hayden was a class act. He's afraid of smart women.
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...

There's a weird looking bird in the feeder. #birdfeeder #birding

Here's a template that you can copy/paste/customize to contact your reps about Defending Our Libraries re: the Institute of Museum and Library Services Section 9141 ⭐️

#Libraries are some of the last non-commercial public spaces left in our communities—let your reps know that this is not okay!

of what this will do to decimate libraries and museums.

This agency funds many state research databases so they're free for students. Here in Florida, it's Gale's Florida Electronic Library. Use your voice and contact your elected officials to keep this from happening and bring attention to the ramifications

It's time to speak up for libraries. Libraries and librarians are now in the cross hairs. This administration is now working to dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services. They're the only federal agency that provides funding to libraries.

I love promoting this book to my students. It is excellent. I was horrified to realize it was "missing" this morning. This isn't the first time and it's always after a parent event. No one ever sees anything. I immediately ordered 5 more copies of Jerry's book. Keep writing Jerry. Kids need truth.

Seems like the perfect spot.

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Pizza squirrel

Walking through the park with my husband. You never know what you'll see. Also, not ai and no, I didn't have pizza on me. I had to clarify this for a family member. It's Florida, home of everything strange. #squirrel #pizzasquirrel #Florida #nature #naturephotography

Good advice. Someone tried to scam my elderly mom who has dementia a few years ago. She received a call from someone claiming to be her grandson. The caller claimed to have gotten into a car accident and needed money from grandma. My mom responded with Zach, you don't drive! We were lucky.

There was a burrowing owl just standing outside the principal's window at Piper High School watching and almost looking like it was judging the students as they walked by. I have respectfully named him John Owl-i-ver. #JohnOliver #PiperHighSchool #burrowingowls

Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 — including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. nyti.ms/41cJsee

I've been at the high school level for two years now. Before, I was in elementary and would do Cinderella tales around the world. We'd compare and contrast and examine different tales. I was so excited to see this in your storytelling in The Magic Fish. Your artwork is exquisite.

Doing a happy snoopy dance to find another author I enjoy on bluesky. Recommending #TheMagicFish to my students. @trungles.bsky.social

Read the banned books first. Knowledge is power 💪
#Resist

That's gorgeous!

School library wishlist. If you can help, that would be great. If you can share, that's appreciated too. #clearthelist #wishlist #teacherwishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SXLDE4OK11B9?ref_=wl_share

more.https://www.broward.org/Library/Pages/summer.aspx

Sign up for Broward County Library's Summer Reading program. Summer Reading is for the whole family, including adults. Win prizes from Florida Panthers, Museum of Discovery and Science, Water Taxi, Jungle Island, Xtreme Action Park, Zoo Miami and...

The powerful front page of today's @WSJ It's been 1 year since Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia for simply being a journalist. All the news organizations have come together to show their support for Evan, his family and the WSJ family. Support journalism. #IStandWithEvan

Origami donation from the awesome Ms. Schaefer. Thank you so much! #Origami #libraries #PiperHigh

#msdstrong Day of love and service.

#BlackHistoryMonth display for the library at #PiperHighSchool Students match the Who Am I clues to a famous person. Perfect tie-in to our @galecengage Biography in Context resources. #Librarians #schoollibraries @piperprincipal @BobTLibraryDino