Karen Abraham

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."

—FDR, 1937

Debunking Myths About Graphic Novels and Comics to Unlock Learning | KQED 3 educators weighed in on how graphic novels and comics can boost reading skills and enhance critical thinking.

One way to teach visual literacy is to have students read graphic novels, which are a much-maligned genre of books that actually include examples of every genre known in "regular" books, from nonfiction to poetry to fiction
www.kqed.org/mindshift/64...
#EduSky #TLSky

Yay!! So exciting!

A split-image composition featuring two panels side by side. On the left, a color photograph of author Judy Blume seated at a glass desk in a home library setting. She has short, curly brown hair, wears a deep purple long-sleeved shirt rolled up at the cuffs, a watch, and a bracelet. Smiling warmly at the camera, she holds a pen in her right hand as if signing a book, with an open notebook or book in front of her and wooden bookshelves filled with colorful spines visible in the background. On the right, the front cover of Judy Blume's classic children's book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." The cover has a pink background with an illustration of a young girl with long blonde hair, wearing an orange patterned dress, standing outdoors in front of a house and garden. The title is in large white playful font, with the author's name "Judy Blume" below, and a small publisher's blurb at the top describing the book as a "Yearling Book" about Margaret Simon, "almost twelve and full of questions."

𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥? 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘔𝘦, 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵. by Judy Blume was first published #OTD in 1970. 

The NYT selected it the Outstanding Book of the Year. TIME: "Blume turned millions of pre-teens into readers. She did it by asking the right questions—and avoiding pat, easy answers." #booksky #literature #litsky

This is so upsetting! Jen Habley was an amazing resource for our state chapter.

As you enjoy picking and carving your #Halloween pumpkin, remember the farm workers who labored to grow and harvest them. Let's give a big thanks to the Salinas CA farm workers who harvested these pumpkins that have ended up at local pumpkin patches and area stores. #WeFeedYou

How to Train Yourself to Be More Open-Minded New research shows that a quick mindset shift can boost open-minded thinking, helping you spot misinformation and make clearer, more thoughtful judgments.

Media literacy isn’t just about fact-checking, it’s also about mindset.
New research shows that simple prompts to think more openly can boost our ability to spot misinformation and resist falsehoods.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misg...

Raising Financial Literacy for High School, a project from Dr. Read Help me give my students Financial Learning Games to Learn Consumer Education & Accounting As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, I've always been passionate about teaching Cons...

www.donorschoose.org/project/rais... we have a match #Edusky #tlap

I would love to hear about it!

This is a warning to us, otherwise we will lose the future of our children.

this is so wonderfully weird, give her all the golds 🥇

Do you suppose one of the rings of hell is vector trainings?

It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.

Finland proposes a very novel idea — invest in the public library While Britain loses 40 libraries each year, they are thriving in the Scandinavian country, where they are designed by renowned architects and seen as ‘sanctuaries’

Finland has topped the World Happiness Rankings for the eighth year running.

Wonder what they’re doing differently? 🤔🤔

www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

Dr. Carla Hayden is hugged by a group of very, very excited library kids

“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy, where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”
- Dr. Carla Hayden

We stand with Dr. Carla Hayden 💚

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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

I had forgotten about this song! What a great way to start the day…thank you!

Promotional graphic for School Library Month, featuring a text box with information about studies over the past five decades showing that well-equipped school libraries staffed by certified librarians consistently achieve better academic outcomes. Celebrating 40 years with a vibrant red and blue color scheme. A source citation at the bottom includes a URL for more information.

The decline in children's reading for fun is a concern. Full-time certified librarians are VITAL in igniting that spark! We help students discover the joy of books and build lifelong literacy habits. 🍎 #VitalRole #SchoolLibrary #LifelongLiteracy #aaslslm

Drawn to the Library, National Library Week. April 6-12, 2025. Colorful cartoon illustration of young people at the library drawing, sewing, reading together, and asking the librarian a question.

#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

What draws you to the library?
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So lucky to have Jennifer LaGarde at our NHSLS conference this week! Thank you for being here! @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social

Reed Leads Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Support for Public Libraries & Museums | U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the leading champion for public libraries in the U.S....

NEW: Senator @reed.senate.gov & others sent a letter to the interim director of IMLS affirming the agency's statutory requirements, including library funding.

IMLS *must* deliver on its central mission. These programs & funds are NOT optional.

Read the letter: www.reed.senate.gov/news/release...

During WWII, everyone’s family was touched in some way. Did your parents or grandparents share stories of that time—working in a factory, serving overseas, or rationing sugar? I'd love to hear a memory passed down to you. If you don’t have one, what fascinates you most about that era?

#WWIIStory

Our verse section works well, especially since I have English teachers who do verse units…one stop shopping!!

Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes Libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country.

Certified school librarians boost test scores, grad rates, & critical thinking, yet their numbers are declining.

When we fight for school libraries, we fight for the future of education, & when we fight for the future of education, we fight for a better future PERIOD.

#Skybrarians #TLChat #EduSky

7 years go and it seems like a lifetime has passed and like it was just yesterday still. Please remember that in every single on of these shootings the victims are human beings with families, friends and loved ones. They are not numbers. Time passes but the pain doesn't.

This image highlights Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. She is the first woman and first African American to hold this position. The text mentions her efforts to champion digital access and modernize library services to make collections more accessible. The image is associated with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

Carla Hayden made history as the first Black Librarian of Congress! This Black History Month, we celebrate her work modernizing libraries and championing equitable access to knowledge. #BlackHistoryMonth #LibraryInnovation

Very excited to have worked with Discovery Education on this article about literacy!

edcircuit.com/empowering-l...

FUN FACT: Measles, polio, diphtheria, mumps, rubella and tetanus are six once-common illnesses that vaccines have contained for decades, saving many millions of lives.

“Library kids will change the world” -Mychal Threets I love the Library Joy!! #sljsummit

@mrschureads.bsky.social was amazing today at the SLJ Summit!