Gina Seymour

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: Jason Reynolds is a genius of our time. Hearing him speak feels like what it must have been like to listen to Mozart in person or watch Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. #AASL25

I’m surrounded by amazing librarians @captainlibrary.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @21ststacy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #bookbuddies #aasl25

Try today's action: October 17 Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society

Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society

Try today's action: afh.link/action/2025-...

"Libraries don't just store books. They store empathy, justice, and truth." - Steve Hofstetter, keynote speaker at #AASL25
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Join me for an important conversation on Friday #AASL25

Hey school librarian friends!

@librarianjones.com & I (no relation) are sharing laughs + learning at #AASL25 in St. Louis:

“Keeping Up with the Joneses: Infusing Humor in School Libraries”

Share your fun library idea here: forms.gle/igiAvcfDh7Th...

#BetterTogether #TLSky #Skybrarians

A beautiful day in Astana, Kazakhstan #WLIC2025

Beautiful!

Revisiting the Golden State Killer | American Libraries Magazine In his new book, Sacramento DA Thien Ho sheds light on some of California’s darkest crimes and gives victims a voice.

For any librarian seeking to help solve crimes, author & Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho says you’re already equipped: “You connect dots, dig through details, & reconstruct puzzles. That’s exactly the kind of thinking that helps crack cold cases.”
americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...

Digital legacy: When you die, who's going to tell the internet? | The National Planning ahead can reduce distress for loved ones and protect precious online mementos

Check out my latest interview on Digital Legacy, @ginaseymour.bsky.social was also interviewed for this piece. www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/06...

Image: Ukranian Flag Join the effort to build "Little Free Libraries" in Cherkasy, Ukraine! Drop Off Locations: Registration, SJSU Booth 242B, Entrance to Hall B, and the Ukraine Art Display. Logo Images of The Little Free Library - Take a Book. Share a Book. and San Jose State University - School of Information ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 Philadelphia - June 26-30 FOR OUR LIBRARIES. American Library Association - ALAAnnual.org

💛💙 Children’s book donations are being collected at four stations throughout the Convention Center. This initiative is in partnership with Little Free Library and San José State University. Financial contributions are also appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/support-li...

Another night at the Philadelphia Free Library. Last night the Printz Awards. Tonight Carla Hayden, OUR librarian of Congress #alaac2025

Youth Social Action in the Library. Stop by the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social booth at #alaac2025

My book in the wild! 35% off #alaac2025

Thanks!!

Super excited to receive my very own copy of Youth Social Action in the Library after enjoying the ebook version! @ginaseymour.bsky.social #tlsky #schoollibrarians #recommendedreads #socialaction

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“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).

Mentally fit enough to serve in war, not mentally fit enough to use critical thinking skills when reading?

Statement on the Appointment of Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of IMLS IMLS's mission must remain nonpartisan and nonpolitical and aligned with the statutory framework established by Congress.

President Donald J. Trump appointed Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), raising significant concerns for the nation’s library and museum communities.

www.everylibrary.org/statementson... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Excellent resources! #TLsky #schoollibrarians

Call representatives.
Tell others.
Encourage all to speak.

Withstand the dismantling of all that is good and decent in America.

#SaveIMLS #LibrariesTransform

Sunday Reflections: I’m Just a Mother Wanting Her Daughters to Have More Rights Than I Did, Not Less A reflection on Women's History Month, being a mother of daughters, and the looming specter of Project 2025

A reflection on Women's History Month, being a mother of daughters, and the looming specter of Project 2025.

Two students reading while sitting on the floor in a library.

At one Ohio school, 6th graders didn’t just study poverty, they took real steps to address food disparity in their community. Their Poverty and Philanthropy class connected students with local organizations, leading to hands-on experiences that made a real impact.
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What a wonderful surprise upon returning home from my trip to Iceland. Happy book birthday to me! #TLsky

Can you imagine how adult readers would respond to this? "Sorry...no more mysteries or romance novels until you polish off Crime and Punishment..."

HS library. No uptick in requests but did have a student make a comment about a ’in the news’ book display last month of Carter’s passing and Jan. 6 riots. “That’s propaganda!” Actually, no it’s not. It’s history. Never had this happen before.

Happy Birthday Rosa Parks Today, February 4 is the anniversary of Rosa Parks‘ birthday. Famous for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa leaves us with an enduring legacy of resistance against racial discrimination a…

Happy birthday Rosa Parks #TLSky ginaseymour.com/2025/02/04/h...

Librarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes.

They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.

Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.

This image is an artistic tribute to influential Black women across various fields, portraying them in profile with empowering words that represent their impact. Each woman is illustrated in a distinct style with a color background and a keyword that encapsulates her contributions. The individuals featured include: - **Aretha Franklin** – "Captivate" (Music, Civil Rights) - **Shirley Chisholm** – "Fight" (Politics, First Black Congresswoman) - **Audre Lorde** – "Dismantle" (Poetry, Activism) - **Laverne Cox** – "Transcend" (LGBTQ+ Activism, Acting) - **Simone Biles** – "Win" (Gymnastics, Sports) - **Eartha Kitt** – "Slay" (Entertainment, Activism) - **Rebecca Lee Crumpler** – "Impact" (First Black Female Physician in the U.S.) - **Oprah Winfrey** – "Reach" (Media, Philanthropy) - **Misty Copeland** – "Leap" (Ballet, Breaking Barriers) Would you like any insights or additional details about these women and their legacies?

Happy Black History Month #bhm #TLSky #EduSky #TLChat #BlackHistoryMonth