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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Our America as WE know it💔

Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Did you know you can learn Pirate on Mango languages? And I don’t even need to pay for a subscription because I have a #library card!

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Two years ago, my student Arianny and her sister Chadal and her brother Carlos were murdered. I still think about her. I still grieve their loss. Arianny would be finishing her first year of high school this year.

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Matt @mattlibrarian.eurosky.social · 13/02/2026

"Wuthering Heights"

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

This! Actions speak louder than words!

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I’m sickened by what is happening in Minnesota and our country. What are @ossoff.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov planning to do about it?

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Yes. And this administration and the individuals killing people need to be held accountable.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Update on this situation: The books have been reinstated for the Reading Bowl. That decision was made a couple of months ago, but I haven't been super active on social media for a few months. I'm glad this decision was reversed.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#TLSky #TLSkychat Former MS teacher and first-year ES librarian here. What tips do you have for developing research and questioning skills with littles? Also would love read aloud suggestions! Thanks in advance!

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Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The new, weekly podcast, StoryKind, starts Jan. 19, with "tips for writing, answer questions they receive from young readers, celebrate the hard work of teachers and librarians in literacy spaces and spread the magic of real, human storytelling." (People)

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Authors Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang Announce New Podcast 'StoryKind' (Exclusive)

The award-winning children's book authors have launched a podcast to "spark the joy and connectivity of storytelling in kids," according to a press release. StoryKind will launch Jan. 19 and feature n...

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations! For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE. Imagine what we could do with $$$ www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/

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Donate - Authors Against Book Bans

Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Excited to be adding the 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book to my library on Monday. My students will be excited to read about what happens when Greg’s parents forget his birthday! #partypoopertour #booksky #TLSky

Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Peach nominees nixed from the Reading Bowl are: - Bright Red Fruit (S. Elhillo) - This Book Won't Burn (S. Ahmed) - Thirsty (J. Hammonds) - Not Like Other Girls (M. Adamo) - When the World Tips Over (J. Nelson) - Wander in the Dark (J. Emill) - Crashing into You (R. Callen) - Songlight (M. Buffini)

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Distressing news about Georgia's Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Typically, high school students read all of the Georgia Peach Book Award nominees. This year, eight of the 20 books are being excluded from the competition. Statement from the HRRB Steering Committee here: www.gahrrb.org/booklists #TLSky

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Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl - Booklists

Booklists The Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl uses selections from booklists of nominations for the Georgia Children's Picturebook Award (Grades K-3), Georgia Children's Book Award (Grades 4-5 and 6...

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Student, in library: "Those Captain Underpants books need to be longer. By the time I get home, I'm almost finished with them!" #reading #TLSky #booksky

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jerrycraft.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

TEAM J PROUDLY WELCOMES ROY WOOD JR! The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN. #jvskbook

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ACLU @aclu.org · 04/07/2025

Dissent is patriotic. We have a right to disagree and dissent with those in power and demand a better world.

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Marcia Kochel @overbooked.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Pinch me! Can’t believe I ran into two of the absolute icons of #youngteenlit at #alaac25 #tlsky Thank you Laurie Halse Anderson and Neal Shusterman for writing some of the finest books ever written for teens

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Joining the #DigitalDetectiveSquad and looking forward to putting my learning to work in the library! #TLSky

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I am so glad to be a part of @glma-inc.bsky.social. I’m learning so much from the #SummerInstitute and can’t wait to start implementing some of these ideas! #TLSky

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

If you missed this session, you can still check out the website! #TLSky

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

ATTN MS LIBRARIANS: follow @youngteenlit.bsky.social and let’s band together to get a new #book category that’s for our upper MG and lower YA readers! #itstimeforyoungteenlit #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #youngteenlit

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Last night, @jerrycraft.bsky.social told us the story of how he tricked Kwame Alexander into co-writing J vs. K. That story makes this post even funnier! @glma-inc.bsky.social #SummerInstitute #TLSky

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Kicking off @glma-inc.bsky.social GLMA Summer Institute with a keynote address by @thenextgenlib.bsky.social Amanda Hunt! #TLSky

Middle school librarian Amanda Hunt wears a sailor cap while standing at a podium and giving the keynote address at the GLMA Summer Institute.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Reading #WutheringHeights. Only started Ch 2 and can’t get over how RUDE this narrator is. Stopping by and expecting everyone to cater to him. Making assumptions. He is just dripping with White privilege. #BookSky

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A7: My district requires inventory every year. I helped with it a bit at my middle school, and it was fun to see what is on the shelves. The school libraries are open until the last day, but book checkouts ended earlier this month, per district policy. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A5: This chat on Bluesky has been one of my favorite spots, but I've also seen some great ideas on TikTok. I recently discovered @bybookchick there. I also listen to podcasts (Library on Lock, School Librarians United, The Reader's Heart). #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I have heard many names for books for beginning readers, but I think "The Garden" is my new favorite. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A4: My biggest win is finding a job in a school library. It has been a goal of mine for several years. A friend of mine helped me create a logo, so I'm ready to start building my brand and marketing the space when school begins. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A3: As a classroom teacher, I give my students lots of reminders. I also make sure that I check the shelves in my classroom. I've found more than one school library book there. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A2: I will be creating an End of Year report for an assignment for my practicum this summer. It's officially my last class for my certification. I haven't decided on a platform. Maybe Smore. Maybe Adobe. Maybe Canva. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A1: Since I have not yet started in the library, I've been searching for lessons for future me. I saw one activity where students used broken crayons to create mosaic art on cardboard. Very creative! #TLSkyChat

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Hi, #TLSkyChat. I'm Heather, soon to be an elementary school librarian in the metro Atlanta region. Only six more days until I "retire" as a middle school teacher.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

My career in middle school ends in nine school days. Next year, I will transition to a new role as an elementary school librarian (media specialist). Very excited for this new chapter in my adventure! #TLSky

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Reminds me of the woman in the pharmacy I overheard loudly providing her credit card information while on speakerphone.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I miss my orange floof. He did the same thing.

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Heather Gillingham @gillzville.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The Trump administration has rebranded DEI as “discriminatory equity ideology.” I hate it here.

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Elissa Malespina @elissamalespina.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Librarians and educators we must stop teaching students that .gov website are accurate sources of information & start teaching them what it is which is propaganda. #TLSky #EduSky abcnews.go.com/Health/white...

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White House changes COVID.gov web page to page supporting lab leak theory

The site has been directed to a new landing page that argues for the theory that COVID-19 originated from a mistaken lab leak in Wuhan, China.

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Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · 11/04/2025

Our libraries and library professionals are keystones of our communities fostering minds and offering services to individuals regardless of background. We must lift them up, especially this National Library Week, and demand that Trump and DOGE do not gut support for these vital institutions.

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Working on a keynote presentation and while I hope there are more takeaways than this, if this is the one takeaway for attendees, then it'll have been a success.

Screen shot of a slide from a presentation deck. It has a yellow background. There are purple stars in the top left and bottom right corners. The black font is in the style of comics. Large, centered text reads LIBRARIES ARE POLITICAL. Beneath that, aligned left, are the words What Libraries Aren't Is Partisan.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I don’t have the words to describe what this means to me - a university student read my book and used it to combat Wertham! This was her term paper! I made it into a comic and am loving it. Beyond honored. Comics = literacy.

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