Amanda McCall

Thanks you to Marsha Sirkin for coming to our goal team meeting today to shed insight about the #HattieEffect! Went perfectly with our current book study.

Enjoying #NCRA25 so far! Presented with @emilygolightly.bsky.social and Dawn Simpson today about one of our passions…
#1school1book!

A8: For me it's always about the willingness to try things new. I'm constantly seeking out ways to grow and learn to keep things interesting in hopes of adding something new that will hook a kid on reading for life! #TLSkyChat

Love that template! Thanks for sharing.

A6: My colleague and I run our morning news. We incorporate a weekly segment with holidays, celebrations, etc. that students in our building recognize. Those students have the chance to be a part of that segment and share. It's been a great way to learn about each other!
#TLSkyChat

Definitely interested in this! :)

A5: I get so much from @thelaserlibrarian.bsky.social (on TikTok most frequently). I also love the Read Aloud Librarian on Instagram! @TLSkyChat

A4: I kept trying to get students to come to the library over the summer. It wasn't working so I decided to bring the books to them. I fundraised and created the Title Wave Book Mobile that has travelled across our county the past 2 summers. #TLSkyChat
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A3: I struggle saying "no" to things so I often overcommit myself. I've found that giving myself some space/time (maybe overnight) to reflect on whether the professional thing I am being asked to lead/do aligns with how I want to grow as an educator has given me a great deal of clarity. #TLSkyChat

A1: During book checkout today, a 3rd grader walked up to me and said that the had a suggestion of a book to purchase. It was a sequel to an original we had. The fact that he was interested enough in this book series AND felt comfortable to ask me to order it...PURE JOY.
#TLSkyChat

I'm Amanda. I work at a PreK-3rd primary school in eastern NC. Happy to join #TLKSkyChat tonight!

Excited for this one! Hoping to hop on.

A vibrant and artistic promotional graphic for a Teacher Librarian Chat event using the hashtag #TLSkyChat. The top section features a colorful, textured abstract painting in red, orange, and pink hues, while the bottom section displays a similar texture in blue, purple, and yellow. The two sections are separated by a torn-paper effect revealing a gray background in the center. The #TLSkyChat logo, featuring an open book, a coffee mug, and a pair of glasses, is positioned at the top. The main text reads 'Creating & Hanging Onto' in a playful, slightly textured font, and 'Library Joy!' in large, glowing pink letters. At the bottom, the event time is displayed in white text with a black shadow effect: 'WEDNESDAYS 5PM PT / 8PM ET'.

📣 Calling all teacher librarians & people who love them! Join us TONIGHT at 8pmET/5pmPT for #TLSkyChat! Let’s connect, share & grow together! This week's topic AND questions are posted at tlskychat.com! 🌟💬📚 #Edusky #kidlit #TLSky

So excited to get this book in my hands. Read alouds are what bring students joy and appreciation and @noveleffect.bsky.social brings that magic! Hoping for a book study with staff in my school next year. Add this to your TBR!
#NFXAmb

“The first people a dictator puts in jail after a coup are the writers, the teachers, the librarians —because these people are dangerous. They have enough vocabulary to recognize injustice and to speak out loudly about it. Let us have the courage to go on being dangerous people.”

—Madeleine L’Engle

#TLSkychat

Question for the group! What are you all doing in your school libraries to celebrate your library? April is School Library Month! I'm looking for ideas. #TLSkyChat #TLSky #Skybrarians #Booksky #TLChat #AASLslm

These warmer temperatures got me thinking about summer and summer reading! WHHHAAATTT?! A @novel_effect summer reading program?!

Loving this @novel_effect virtual event! Hoping I get the chance to provide NE with my families this summer!

YouTube video by vlogbrothers Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?

Yes to all of this. In particular, I love @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's transparency around how his view of audiobooks + reading has evolved over time. That's called learning. And our world needs more people who are willing, eager even, to have their views changed by new/better information.

Carteret County Schools Middle School Battle of the Books!

Good Luck Readers!

Story created by a first grade class! They loved it!

Yesterday we celebrated #WorldReadAloudDay! Classes around the building have been making it extra special today! @litworld and Scholastic StoryVoice allowed us to virtually “meet” a number of authors as well as become authors by using “Build a Story”.

@emilygolightly.bsky.social

🩷Gratitude Giveaway🩷

I’m giving away a copy of my book, #PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and still Be Your Best Self at Work and at Home 🌟 bc I’m grateful for this new #EduSky community!

To Enter:
1️⃣ Like
2️⃣ Repost
3️⃣ Follow me
4️⃣ Tag someone who would love this book

Giveaway closes 11.30.24.

I’m going to Ditch Summit, a FREE online conference for educators from Dec 16 to Jan 10.

Topics include student curiosity, AI, student voice, PBL, practical teaching ideas, and much more!

#WriterWednesday library-love moment.