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Alexa Dumas

@alexadoom.bsky.social

ADK. MLS. Middle School Librarian. Public Librarian. Upstate NY. Reader. Lifelong Learner. 3rd Gen NYS Educator. SLJ Reviewer. Matcha Lover. Cat Mom. Ignorance Fighter. PBS Kid. Statements Are My Own. #SchoolLibrarian #Reader #TLSky #Skybrarians

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So excited!!

25.02.2026 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colorful promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat Teacher Librarian Chat. A group of diverse teens and adults sit and stand in a cozy library surrounded by bookshelves, talking and holding books. A large logo with an open book, coffee mug, and glasses appears in the top left. Text reads: β€œFeb 25th Wed 8PM ET” and β€œPitch Perfect: Book Talks That Spark Buzz.”

Colorful promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat Teacher Librarian Chat. A group of diverse teens and adults sit and stand in a cozy library surrounded by bookshelves, talking and holding books. A large logo with an open book, coffee mug, and glasses appears in the top left. Text reads: β€œFeb 25th Wed 8PM ET” and β€œPitch Perfect: Book Talks That Spark Buzz.”

πŸ“£ Let's GO! Join us THIS Wednesday at 8pm EST for #TLSkyChat - an educational chat for school librarians and the people who love them!

πŸ’» Checkout this week's topic along with other goodies at tlskychat.com/schedule!

πŸŒŸπŸ’¬πŸ“šβ€οΈ #tlsky #edusky #librarians #skybrarians #libraries #kidlit #booksky

24.02.2026 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Loon Trivia is tomorrow night (my life outside of librarianship is filled with this bird), so I’ll have to slow chat at home after this week’s #TLSkyChat πŸ₯²

25.02.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m excited to announce my sessions for the #SSL26 annual conference this April in Ithaca, NY! I am presenting both familiar and new topics, and can’t wait to share with my fellow New York State School Librarians🀩

#TLSky #Skybrarian #librarian #schoollibrarian

25.02.2026 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I definitely needed this episode in my life. Thank you to all the librarians who contributed their input, it allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief that I am doing the right by my program when I manage conflicts!

20.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jumping for joy because it’s time for β€œCamp Monster!”

I’m super excited to dive into this colorful graphic novel!

Thank you to @katemessner.com and @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social for sending me a copy, along with this baseball hat (which will be my new accessory will hiking this summer)!

20.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In my system, you can get a library card even without an ID. Stop invoking libraries, which are the antithesis to this administration's positions and policies to spread your lies.

19.02.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This will be a personal collection of mine, as most are not in the best condition for circulation anyway. I’ve weeded tons of winners from my collection and I couldn’t even move my display this year, so I understand your pain!

18.02.2026 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new life goal: reading all 104 (and counting!) Newbery winners! My collection started yesterday, including 28 titles (plus two not pictured here). I am extremely interested to see how children’s lit has changed over time…

#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #Newbery #MiddleSchoolLibrarian

17.02.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this so muchπŸ₯Ή

13.02.2026 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The students mention there not being classes in media literacy for middle and elementary students, and that's likely because schools are less likely to have a professional librarian in those schools than in the high schools. Because guess what's first cut during budget issues? Media specialists.

12.02.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've still yet to be given a good reason why I should want to ask ChatGPT anything

12.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I taught research skills to 7th grade Life Science (with one of my work besties, I may add too 🀣)

13.02.2026 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My introduction to my 7th graders in science today...

(They know me. They've known me for 2 years. Fairly well, I'd say too)

#TLSky #Librarian #SchoolLibrarians #Collaboration

13.02.2026 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was today also! (I was JUST about to post my collab board too, ironically...but you beat me to it!)

13.02.2026 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mass shootings are fucking awful. Transphobia is fucking awful. Social media today is fucking awful.

12.02.2026 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 236    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
alexad_reads on Instagram: "I’m excited to add videos to my bookstagram in 2026! Not sure what I’m going to film exactly, but that’s the adventure! Comment bel…" I’m excited to add videos to my bookstagram in 2026! Not sure what I’m going to film exactly, but that’s the adventure! Comment below some suggestions of what you’d like to see more of in your bookish feed! #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #librarianView all comments

Here's my eternal ramblings on #Bookstagram if anyone wants to listen to me there....again, any fun ideas for the lav mic? #SchoolLibrarians #TLSky #Librarians

www.instagram.com/reel/DUjy22k...

12.02.2026 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I recently bought a lav mic for some fun book-ish videos. Any thoughts for content?? Any burning questions for an almost 24-yo librarian? 🀣 #SchoolLibrarians #TLSky #Librarian

12.02.2026 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œSee You on Feb 25th” winter scene
Winter landscape with snowy trees and northern lights. #TLSkyChat logo centered. Text reads β€œWed 8 PM EST” and β€œSee You on Feb 25th.”

β€œSee You on Feb 25th” winter scene Winter landscape with snowy trees and northern lights. #TLSkyChat logo centered. Text reads β€œWed 8 PM EST” and β€œSee You on Feb 25th.”

πŸ“š Thank you. We are grateful for each of you who make #TLSkyChat a space for learning, sharing, and growing. We will be back in two weeks. More at tlskychat.com

12.02.2026 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's two days before February Break, and I need to remind myself that I can DO HARD THINGS!!!

12.02.2026 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A8: This week, I have been really stressed out about things that are out of my control at school, so I think one change I can make is my outlook. Things are getting in my way, but I always need to remember my smile and understanding for my kids, since I am there to help them! #TLSkyChat

12.02.2026 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Oh yeah, that printer is that too!

12.02.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A7: Snoopy...my library is just filled with Snoopy...and I love Snoopy...and my kids all know that...oh and @mychal3ts.bsky.social #TLSkyChat

12.02.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AND no one wants to feel left out...

It is cool to hang with me in the library!

12.02.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A6: My hook isn't me unfortunately, it's the only color printer in the school! However, staff gets to see all that I am doing in the library and it even sparks conversation, so my best hook is being myself AND having tech on my side #TLSkyChat

12.02.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I stole it from a librarian on Amy's podcast (@slupodcast.bsky.social)....do I remember which one? Nope, but the librarian did this service around the pandemic (I believe?) and has kept it up since. I thought to myself...well I can do that!

12.02.2026 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A5: Okay, mine hasn't happened YET...but it will some day (maybe next school year). I want to do a Mobile Library Cart, where I take some amazing lit I don't usually see students reading and wheel myself to each study hall a few times a week. Maybe my presence will increase circ & readers #TLSkyChat

12.02.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

A4: My library would for sure be a Barnes & Noble! Books everywhere, puzzles and games galore, wooden furniture, jazz ambiance, and a stressed employee (aka me) #TLSKYChat

12.02.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mine ask me questions all the time (I have never played chess a day in my life)...

12.02.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I want to come now for it!!

12.02.2026 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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