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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"But helping is contagious... It felt good to be part of something, even if that something felt a little bit silly. You didn't have to love rabbits to be part of the rabbit rescue. It was enough just to love your neighbors." (127-128) - The Wild Season by Dashka Slater #nonfiction #TheWildSeasonBook

"But helping is contagious. When the skeptics saw the tryers trying, a lot of them started trying too. In the end, people from all over the neighborhood did something to help. Snacks for the rescuers. Greens for the bunnies. Information or encouragement for Jean, Carla, and Bruce. It felt good to be part of something, even if that something felt a little bit silly. You didn't have to love rabbits to be part of the rabbit rescue. It was enough just to love your neighbors." (127-128)

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New events just added to the schedule! If you’re in the neighborhood of Chicago, Atlanta, Portland OR, San Francisco, or upstate New York, I hope to see you this month!

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How do you know if a story is worth writing about? I go behind the scenes of my latest non-fiction narrative, The Wild Season, in my latest Newsletter. dashkaslater391.substack.com/p/follow-the...

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Follow the Bunny

In which I go down the rabbit hole and emerge with a new book. Plus EVENTS!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 30/08/2026

Want to know why The Librarians Film is nominated for an Emmy, was long listed for a BAFTA, and won over 30 international film festival awards? Now is your chance. It’s free on PBS’s YouTube page for a limited time at youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE?... (1/3)

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Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

For 3 WEEKS ONLY, you can rent the film and post-screening chat on Kinema! Stream the film & learn how censorship is threatening our constitutional rights at the local level with our post-film discussion. Sliding-scale price starts at just $4.99, rent THE LIBRARIANS now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

What to do on a rainy weekend? Hang out with @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It's your LAST CHANCE to watch THE LIBRARIANS during the FREE window via PBS Independent Lens! Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have been inspired by the film to support their local libraries and communities. Watch ny May 9 via this link: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

Free streaming for The Librarians ends May 9

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Boss_Librarian @kcboyd.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

📚🔆 PLEASE SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES - 📚The Books Save Lives Act would counteract the rise in book bans and help ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students. Specifically, the legislation would: • Ensure primary and secondary schools have a library with a trained librarian;

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’re so excited to have @librarianjones.com join us for our online screening and conversation next Tuesday @ 5pm! Join us and let’s celebrate and get educated during National Library Week! Tix: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy book birthday to @dansantat.bsky.social's A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi!

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

#KidLit fans, I highly recommend attending one of these 90-Second Newbery film festival events! Kids from all over the world create 90-second movies that tell the story of a Newbery-winning book, and it's absolutely as fun as it sounds. Event details here: jameskennedy.com/events/

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 09/04/2026

🛠️📚 Join us April 22nd for #TLSkyChat: DIY Library Hacks! Let’s swap our best budget-friendly ideas from creative displays and organization tricks to maker projects and time-saving fixes. What hacks make your library shine? ✨ Questions: tlskychat.com #Skybrarians #EduSky #BookSky #TLSky #Libraryjoy

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

She speaks for the trees, for the trees have no tongues, and she’s asking you, please, STOP HR 7661!

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been gutted in Trump's proposed 2027 budget. It's not Groundhog Day. It's just happening again. Here's what you need to know and what you can do to take action right now. bookriot.com/2027-imls-bu...

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Trump Once Again Zeroes Out IMLS Budget for 2027. It's Time to Take Action.

For the sixth time, the Trump-Vance administration aims to dismantle and defund the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

That makes me extra happy to hear too!

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

That's so wonderful to hear! I'm so glad you had this positive experience. It's truly such a special school - and I'm sure I only know a fraction of their impact.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A8: Library advocacy in the form of a Taylor Swift parody music video ... that's library joy #TLSKyChat youtu.be/FDaqBy9nBNM?...

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"The Fate of the Librarian" - A Parody of "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift

YouTube video by Marnie Steele

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Kannan Cangro @cangrolib.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A7: Our libraries are nothing like the libraries people remember from their childhoods. We evolved, we teach, not quiet, we do so much more than checkout books! Steam learning, computer programming, computational thinking, AI literacy, graphic design AND reading & books all in 1 week! #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A8: Highly recommend creating an infographic of the impact of your school library to wrap up your year - and share it with public library partners. We have to tell our stories! #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A8: Our local school librarian collaborated with us (public library) on this storywalk tour of I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James. I know she makes each student feel like they're every good thing. #TLSkyChat youtu.be/d_MCeIBhNuM?...

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Minty & Marshmallow Visit Romona's I Am Every Good Thing StoryWalk

YouTube video by Wilmette Public Library

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A8: For every study about achievement, about being a cornerstone to student success, there's a story about a lonely student finding belonging, home, and safety in the school library (& thus, the world) - because the librarian made them feel like they matter. #TLSKYChat

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Bloody Rain--Happy Halloween! 🩸 @simplyrain.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A7: *short* list: That school libraries are underfunded and understaffed. That school librarians are TEACHERS and LIBRARIANS. That school librarians are LEADERS. That school libraries have DATA and RESEARCH proving their value and impact. That school librarians serve EACH student. #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A6: So grateful to my school librarian colleagues who invite me into schools for reading presentations & collaborations from public library. Dream teams! #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

lol that's a sign of a well-loved and used book - I love my super annotated/posted-it noted books - and re-reading I'm in convo w/ my past and future self; def essential reading for all #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A6: We host an annual bookmark contest to encourage children to creatively express themselves related to books/reading. Winners get printed copies - but all submissions are displayed during National Library Week #TLSkyChat www.wilmettelibrary.info/childrens-bo...

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A5: For National Library week, we had a passive heart activity to share library love - which could be all month; a powerful advocacy tool for students/patrons to communicate what they value #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A1: I'll always recc Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by @donalynbooks.bsky.social and @colbysharp.bsky.social for tools to help kids fall in love w/ reading, esp choice, access, self-selection, time, community #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A3: The Librarians doc will be available on @pbs.org for free, so watch/share/discuss/take action to support library workers is a great way to celebrate School Library Month www.pbs.org/independentl... #TLSkyChat

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The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens

The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A4: Planning Reading Buddies program w/ teen volunteers this summer - hoping to make volunteering more meaningful & support emerging readers more #TLSkyChat

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 26/02/2026

I know it’s difficult right now, but I insist that you seek and enjoy beautiful things, even if it seems frivolous or irresponsible in the face of overwhelming horror. I want you to feed yourself artistically, spiritually, and literally, because you can’t Do The Work when you’re starving.

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

ALASKANS: The first hearing about your state's anti-book ban bill, which carves out protections for teachers and librarians, is on Monday at 3:30 PM. This is both in person and virtual, so you can comment as public online. www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/D...

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Alaska State Legislature

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Is your library part of Illinois Libraries Present? Did you know I am in conversation with RL Stine on 2/24 and it is free for you and your patrons? We are doing our practice session later today. Info here: www.ila.org/initiatives/...

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ILP Events | Season 5

Season 5  Events (September 2025 - May 2026) Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve BurnsTuesday, September 16 at 7 PM CST Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimat...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social airtable.com/appa8wgGSwLw...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series! 🧵 for press releases Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site www.ala.org/gncrt/awards... #LibComix

Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.

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Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Congratulations to all the Caldecott winners this morning! If you want to learn more about Honor winner SUNDUST, author/illustrator Zeke Peña takes us behind the scenes in this episode of The Yarn Podcast: theyarn.slj.com/2025/09/29/m... @slj.com @colbysharp.bsky.social #ALAyma

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Making SUNDUST with Zeke Peña

Travis: Back in June, I talked with author/illustrator Zeke Peña about his beautiful new picture book, SUNDUST. In this episode, Zeke talks about the unique way SUNDUST was created, and his unconventi...

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Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Happy Youth Media Awards day, everyone! Here's the link to the webcast (beginning at 11am ET) #ALAyma www.ala.unikron.com

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Youth Media Awards ALA Webcast by UNIKRON Inc.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Even more exciting news! American Indian Youth Literature Award (AIYLA), given biennially to recognize & honor very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America will be announced tomorrow at Youth Media Awards!! ailanet.org/activities/a...

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American Indian Youth Literature Award - American Indian Library Association

The first AILA American Indian Youth Literature Awards were presented during the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2006. Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writ...

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Almost time. Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards. Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time. Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. #ALAyma 📚💙

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

On the eve of the life-changing day when several creators will get 'the call' that they've won a youth media award, it's worth revisiting Kate Messner's powerful poem, What Happened to Your Book Today. katemessner.com/what-happene...

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What Happened to Your Book Today: An end-of-the-year poem for authors & illustrators – Kate Messner

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Youth Media Awards will be held on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. CT. Join the livestream at www.ala.unikron.com.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Join Wilmette Library's visit w/ Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus on The History of the Jingle Dress on Mon, Nov 17 at 6:30-7:30pm! And make sure to add her new youth books, The Ojibwe: People, Culture, and History & Faye and the Dangerous Journey to your libraries! wilmette.libnet.info/event/14580718

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The History of the Jingle Dress

Dressed in her native regalia, Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus presents the history and meaning of the Jingle Dress.

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Here's the live radio segment I did yesterday with WCPT 820 Chicago. Joan and I talked about book bans, about the beautiful book that is @redgoldsparks.bsky.social's GENDER QUEER, I gave three off-the-cuff book recommendations (incl. @librarianjones.com), and so much more. omny.fm/shows/joan-e...

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kelly Jensen - Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive

Joan Esposito is joined by Kelly Jensen, editor at Book Riot, the largest independent book website in North America. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m....

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 05/10/2025

Take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans @la-cac.org @aaslala.bsky.social

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The book banning of Indigenous stories in libraries has impacts on readers| Removal of their stories continues the erasure of histories and contributions of Native Nations and their citizens Thank you @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social for writing this Op-Ed www.cherokeephoenix.org/opinion/opin...

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OPINION: Banning books erases Native voices and experiences

Book banning is not new. A small minority seeking to decide and limit what the majority can access and read has existed for millennia.

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A4: If caregivers question comics as a reading choice, I often show them nonfiction comics - & demonstrate how powerful they are for explaining science, visual literacy, experiencing pov - all the skills we want to develop #TLSkyChat

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Eti B @etiberland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A4: We moved all our graphic nonfiction together & it's made a huge difference in finding, hand-selling, access, etc. Science Comics, History Comics, What/Who Was, graphic memoirs are all popular #TLSKYChat

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