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Gina Seymour

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Library Journal Movers & Shakers. Author of Makers with a Cause & Youth Social Action in the Library. ginaseymour.com

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 18/10/2025
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
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
I’m surrounded by amazing librarians @captainlibrary.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @21ststacy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #bookbuddies #aasl25
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society Try today's action: afh.link/action/2025-...
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Try today's action: October 17
Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society
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Stacy Gilbert @mamagilbs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
"Libraries don't just store books. They store empathy, justice, and truth." - Steve Hofstetter, keynote speaker at #AASL25 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Join me for an important conversation on Friday #AASL25
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Tim Jones @themisterlibrary.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
A beautiful day in Astana, Kazakhstan #WLIC2025
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Beautiful!
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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...
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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.
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Dr. Heather Moorefield Lang @actinginthelib.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Check out my latest interview on Digital Legacy, @ginaseymour.bsky.social was also interviewed for this piece. www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/06...
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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
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
💛💙 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...
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
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Another night at the Philadelphia Free Library. Last night the Printz Awards. Tonight Carla Hayden, OUR librarian of Congress #alaac2025
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Youth Social Action in the Library. Stop by the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social booth at #alaac2025
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
My book in the wild! 35% off #alaac2025
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Stacy Brown @21ststacy.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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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Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Sign bunny emoticon with “Dismantle ignorance, not libraries” sign
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Emily Mayer @emilymayersc.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Mentally fit enough to serve in war, not mentally fit enough to use critical thinking skills when reading?
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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
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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.
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Excellent resources! #TLsky #schoollibrarians
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Sam Helmick @samhelmick.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Call representatives. Tell others. Encourage all to speak. Withstand the dismantling of all that is good and decent in America. #SaveIMLS #LibrariesTransform
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 03/03/2025
A reflection on Women's History Month, being a mother of daughters, and the looming specter of Project 2025.
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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
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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
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. ilovelibraries.org/article/pove...
Two students reading while sitting on the floor in a library.
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
What a wonderful surprise upon returning home from my trip to Iceland. Happy book birthday to me! #TLsky
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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 11/02/2025
Can you imagine how adult readers would respond to this? "Sorry...no more mysteries or romance novels until you polish off Crime and Punishment..."
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Happy birthday Rosa Parks #TLSky ginaseymour.com/2025/02/04/h...
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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…
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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
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.
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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 02/02/2025
Happy Black History Month #bhm #TLSky #EduSky #TLChat #BlackHistoryMonth
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?
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⭐️ The cabbit of the stars ⭐️ @tommothecabbit.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm. The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him. Happy Black History Month.
Jerry Lawson, the inventor of the video game cartridge.
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
“The documentary brims with women who are willing to put themselves on the line, facing legitimate fears for their security.”
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‘The Librarians’ Review: An Enlightening Doc Follows Nationwide Effort to Fight Against Book Bans
'The Librarians,' premiering at Sundance Film Festival, follows nationwide efforts to fight against book bans and censorship.
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Boss_Librarian @kcboyd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
#RealTalk
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I love that Kindle recommends my own book - to me!!! 😂 #TLSky
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
“Snyder takes viewers inside problematic school board meetings where fiery debates reveal the divide over which stories children should be allowed to read. At the center of it all are the librarians, adhering to their ethical code to uphold representation, diversity, and access to knowledge.”
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With Intellectual Freedom Under Fire, “The Librarians” Sounds the Alarm | Sundance Film Festival
The cast and crew of “The Librarians” attend the film’s 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere at The Ray Theatre. (Photo by Robin Marshall/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Jessica HerndonWho ...
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
The US Dept. of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has dismissed 11 complaints and six allegations related to book bans, saying it was ending "Biden’s book ban hoax." PEN America counted over 10,000 instances of school book bans in the 2023-24 school year, nearly 3X the number in the previous year.
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I love service events at conferences!
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Kyle Thiem @kylethiem.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Heads up for the Weather Community! You can now find NOAA (@noaa.gov), NOAA Climate (@climate.noaa.gov) & NWS HQ (@nws.noaa.gov; still being set up) on Bluesky!
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Libraries have always been institutions of cultural heritage. They foster the preservation of diverse histories and the advancement of social justice.
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Libraries and Social Justice
Libraries and Social Justice
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Annual Read to a Squirrel Day in our library in honor of #SquirrelAppreciationDay 🐿️ #TLSky #EduSky #Read
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Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
"TikTok became a major driver of print sales, since influencers want physical objects to display in videos and on their shelves. It converted younger and reluctant readers into heavy book buyers and obsessive fans. And in some ways, it democratized book marketing..."
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Publishers and Influencers Wonder What Could Replace the Power of BookTok
With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same.
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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚 Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
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Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
"Whether you’re an attorney yourself or know an attorney, you can help expand support for libraries that need legal expertise in the face of attempted censorship and book banning." @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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L4L Attorneys Stand With Libraries On The Front Lines
Lawyers for Libraries (L4L) is a network of attorneys around the country involved in, or committed to becoming involved in, the defense of the First Amendment freedom to read and the application of co...
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Dr. Jacie Maslyk ✈️ #FETC @jaciemaslyk.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Love these reminders from @positivelypresent.bsky.social
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
When you don’t have an ugly sweater go to the #makerspace and create one! #TLsky #schoollibrarian
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
The 12 Days of Makerspaces #TLSky #schoollibrarian #makerspace
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Gina Seymour @ginaseymour.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Thanks for including me in the conversation #schoollibrarians #sljsummit
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Bookie Blogger @bloggerbookie.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Some people like to hear themselves talk. I prefer to have actual conversations about things that matter 🤷🏽‍♀️😉
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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
It's a good day to be a New Jerseyan. PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state and to enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
A great recap of the NJ Freedom to Read Act signing from @NJSpotlightNews, which has provided informative coverage of book banning activity in our district for 3 years. Thank you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIo...
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New anti-book ban now law in NJ
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 09/12/2024
The Young Adult Library Services Association announced the finalists for the Morris Award for a YA title by a previously unpublished author and the Excellence in Nonfiction Award for nonfiction YA books for ages 12 to 18. #YALSA #YA #nonfiction
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YALSA Announce Finalists for 2025 Morris and Excellence in Nonfiction Awards
The Young Adult Library Services Association announced the finalists for the Morris Award for a YA title by a previously unpublished author and the Excellence in Nonfiction Award for nonfiction YA boo...
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Dr. Jacie Maslyk ✈️ #FETC @jaciemaslyk.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Getting reading for #ComputerScience Education Week? Here are some great #coding books to share with your students. 💻📚
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