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If your delivery date isn’t today, I hope after reading it, you feel the book was worth the wait. 📖 xoxo, impatiently waiting with you ♥️💚🖤 P.S. Can I just get my book already? 😬🙄 #blacklibrariansgathering #librarianslooklikemetoo #blacklibrarianslead #schoollibrarian

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THANK YOU for the stories shared, the vulnerability shown, and your commitment and excitement throughout this process. You are a blessing. 🖤 To all the supporters: Thank you for sharing in the joy for this work. ✨ I hope you all receive your pre-order books today.

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To the contributors: I’ll never not be humbled by the trust you put in me by answering “yes” when asked to tell the raw, authentic truths of your time in school librarianship. I hold immense gratitude for you. My appreciation runs deep.

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WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? is out today. 🎉 Release day looks nothing like I thought it would. And the days leading up to it didn’t feel like I thought they would. It’s a bittersweet day. But I’m honest enough to acknowledge that two things can be true. 🥹

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Michele’s full conversation with Dr. Cearra Harris goes live this Friday, 10/02 on Dr. Nicole Cooke’s YouTube channel, NicoleTheLibrarian. WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? is out tomorrow! #blacklibrariansgathering #librarianslooklikemetoo #blacklibrarianslead

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I can’t wait for this one to drop. S. Michele Echols introduced me to counterstorytelling through her chapter. I feel like it’s imperative in order to maintain your sanity and preserve your emotional health in certain environments. 🖤

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O N E Uno Un Eins ☝🏽 day ‘til pub day Tomorrow is the day. WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? • 10.01.26 • 🔗 in bio Last opportunity to pre-order. 20% off with code GLR BD8. #blacklibrariansgathering #librarianslooklikemetoo #blacklibrarianslead #schoollibrarian

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But if you do, that’s okay, too. Slow days count.

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Catch the episode on Dr. @nicolethelibrarian’s YouTube. It’s sooooo good. 🔗 in bio. Remember to tap the 🔔 so you don’t miss an episode. Only 1️⃣ day stands between now and WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? being in the wild. 🙌🏽 #blacklibrariansgathering #schoollibrarian

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Erika Long @erikaslong.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Did you know episode 2 of Gathering in the Library went live on Friday? 🤗 Here’s a clip of @leeathelibrarian sharing with Dr. Cearra Harris the responsibility and pride she feels as a Black school librarian after not having educators who looked like her growing up.

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Why does representation matter? Kat Baxter shares her answer. WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? • 10.01.26 • 🔗 in bio

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How to enter, Honey: 1. Follow @notyomamaslibrarian 2. Like this post 3. Comment with your favorite Dolly-ism That's it. The deadline’s 9/26; don’t miss it, Sugar. Winner announced Sun 9/27. US entries only. #BlackLibrariansGathering #BlackLibrariansLead #LibrariansLookLikeMeToo

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It’s 9/25 aka Give Like Dolly Day. So in the spirit of generosity and good books, I'm giving away 1 copy of Why Are All the Black Librarians Gathering in the School Library? and a ‘this is what a librarian looks like’ enamel pin. B/c Dolly would want you to have it. And honestly, Darlin’? So do I. 🩷

Pink and orange watercolor background with an image of Dolly, the book cover, and enamel pin

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Even if you did get to hold it before me. 😂

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It’s always great to sit the Amy @slupodcast.bsky.social. I hope you enjoy this rich conversation about how an article 5 years ago just maybe led to this anthology of narratives from Black school librarians. ♥️ WHY ARE ALL THE BLACK LIBRARIANS GATHERING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY? • 10.01.26 • 🔗 in bio

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Why Are All The Black Librarians Gathering In The School Library?

I recently chatted with @slupodcast.bsky.social about the journey of creating a book which amplifies Black librarians' voices, the importance of community and how conferences inspire action and advocacy. Our convo is live on episode 377. The book is out next wk.🥹 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Podcast Episode · School Librarians United with Amy Hermon · September 25 · 1h 3m

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