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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Thrilled to announce A Sense of Place received a starred review from @slj.com 🌟 Shoutout to the amazing team @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social Heartfelt thank you to faculty, staff, parents, alumni, & especially students at The Webb School #SchoolLibraries #LibraryLeadership #Gratitude

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Thrilled to share that my book was selected for a summer Online Book Study by the @oelma.bsky.social ! Also, a huge thank you to the @aslalib.bsky.social for their glowing review and for recommending “Sense of Place” as part of their STACK YOUR PRACTICE SUMMER READING list

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

“Negativity bias will never disappear completely—and that’s probably a good thing. The same mental system that notices problems also helps us solve them. But without balance, it can distort reality and drain energy” www.forbes.com/sites/bryanr...

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8 Tips To Turn A Negative Attitude Into A Career Asset And Advance

A negative attitude at work is a career killer, but new science provides eight tools to turn your negativity into a career asset that can help you to advance your career.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Book Reviews for my new book A Sense of Place from Blake Hopper and Joyce Kasman Valenza - now available for pre-order publishes on February 5 @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social www.bloomsbury.com/us/sense-of-...

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futureready.org @futureready.org · 18/11/2025

Craving a space of learning, connection, and belonging? Us, too, 🙂‍↕️ and @librarianlittle.bsky.social has the answer. 💡 Join us as she connects intentional library spaces to our Future Ready gears in our Future Ready Librarians podcast. 🎙️ 🔗 Listen now: bit.ly/3XDPMbG

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A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Seeing a decline in reading -See @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social essay - The dawn of the post-literate society: And the end of civilisation jmarriott.substack.com/p/the-dawn-o... School librarians are looking to reverse the trend building reading culture in schools

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The dawn of the post-literate society

And the end of civilisation

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

“Remote working accelerated what I call “I-thinking” the belief that “I’m happier & more productive at home,” without considering the wider “we.” —A Harvard Business School study found that remote workers completed more tasks but achieved fewer creative breakthroughs.” www.forbes.com/sites/janesp...

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Why Leaders Need To Rethink The Work-From-Home Debate

Companies may be right to bring people back to the office, but how they do it is everything. Done well, it boosts collaboration, supports employees, & strengthens bonds.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

AASL’s 2024 ALA Emerging Leaders Are Already Making Waves. They are preparing to present at #AASL25 in St. Louis, where they’ll share their collaborative project & lessons learned from their EL experience. www.librarianlittle.com/2025/10/the-... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

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The A-Team: AASL’s 2024 Emerging Leaders Are Already Making Waves

Hannah Byrd Little's blog, Librarian, Senior Class Adviser, Capstone Project. Student transitions to middle & high school, especially HS to college

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Coming Soon — A Sense of Place: School Libraries at the Heart of Learning, Connection, and Belonging www.bloomsbury.com/us/sense-of-...

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We are so excited to announce the #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair for 2025: legendary actor/author/activist GEORGE TAKEI! "Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books.” bannedbooksweek.org/legendary-ac... @georgetakei.bsky.social

Photo of George Takei, an Asian American man in a suit standing with folded arms and looking boldly at the camera. Credit: Christopher Appoldt

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Ed professionals, in the classroom or state office, need better training to identify high-quality, practice-relevant research- leaders making key decisions -are unable to reliably identify rigorous evidence or, distinguish research from anecdote & marketing materials. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

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High Quality Research Rarely Informs Classroom Practice. Why? (Opinion)

The connection between education research, policy, and practice is broken. Here’s what it would take to fix it.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime. Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! bit.ly/3yiyT9C ❤️ @carnegiecorp.bsky.social

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Excited for the Future Ready Librarians Summit in Nashville, TN on JULY 24TH, 2025! Join us for insights from amazing speakers. Hope to see you there! 📚✨ #FutureReadyLibrarians @futureready.org

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Why personal branding is now a leadership skill — “Gone are the days when executives could quietly lead behind the scenes. In 2025, buyers, partners, and investors want to know the humans behind the brands they support.” @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/rhettp...

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The Power Of Personal Branding In 2025: Strategies That Actually Work

Today, personal branding is essential for executives and entrepreneurs, driving trust, opportunity, and growth.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Now Available in GALE - From CORE values to CAPSTONE: Empowering Students Through Inclusive Research and Community Impact. link.gale.com/apps/doc/A83...

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from CORE values to CAPSTONE: Empowering Students Through Inclusive Research and Community Impact. - Document - Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I would share more on blue sky if articles had a share button 🦋 @bsky.app

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

“Attitude toward reading has three components: our cognitive beliefs about reading, our behavioral actions around reading, and our emotional feelings about reading.” www.blinkist.com/books/the-re...

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

📚✨ Welcome to the school library! Discover the magic of an unforgettable library entrance that ignites curiosity and invites exploration. Let the adventure begin! #LibraryLove #SenseOfPlace @aaslala.bsky.social @slj.com Comment with a photo of your school library 📖

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Checking into this story regarding 504 Plans - looking for other resources - States sueing TX, AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MO, MT, NE, SC, SD, UT, WV arguing not for an excision new language, but elimination of 504 entirely www.forbes.com/sites/peterg...

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17 States Sue To End Protections For Students With Special Needs

Section 504 of that act codified the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Sixteen states have joined Texas in a lawsuit asking the court to declare Section 504 unconstitutional.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Young minds find power in the library @rubingo.bsky.social www.slj.com/story/reason... @slj.com

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

#ILoveMyLibrarian honoree Charlotte Chung can’t wait to get the scoop on #TheCartoonistsClub from @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social and bring it back to her superfan students. Don’t miss out—3 days left for the best #LibLearnX25 rates! ➡️ 2025.alaliblearnx.org

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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Get ready. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's #LibLearnX25 conference kicks off Friday in Phoenix🌵. Preview the speakers, sessions, awards ceremonies, celebrations, and more.

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2025 LibLearnX Preview | American Libraries Magazine

ALA heads to Phoenix for LibLearnX 2025, a conference of educational programs, awards, celebrations, and networking for library workers.

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thedesignconcept @designconceptuk.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

A WELL-DESIGNED SCHOOL LIBRARY DOESN’T JUST SUPPORT LEARNING - IT INSPIRES IT. It's much more than a place for books, it’s a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. It should be the beating heart of the school. #librarydesign #schoollibraries #libraries thedesignconcept.co.uk/inspiration/...

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

“leaders must create an environment that fosters emotional connection, purpose, and growth — Ultimately, when employees are genuinely engaged, they bring their best selves to the table—not just in terms of skills, but also emotionally” www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...

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Why Soft Quitting At Work Could Be More Dangerous Than Quiet Quitting

Soft quitting can be more dangerous than quiet quitting, as it goes unnoticed. Leaders need to recognize the subtle signs and take proactive steps to engage employees.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

“According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence. And this momentum shows no signs of slowing” www.forbes.com/sites/sherzo...

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Why Leaders Need Less Vision And More Action

Vision gets the headlines, but action wins the race. Leaders who obsess over big-picture aspirations alone risk losing focus on the immediate steps needed for momentum.

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

In Ep. 44 of the SLLN Podcast, @lindseykimery.bsky.social shares great ideas for removing barriers to school library access! #TLSky Show notes now include tips for SLs starting out on Bluesky! sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/removing-bar...

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Episode 44: "Removing Barriers to Access" with Lindsey Kimery.
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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

“quiet quitters” employees disengaging w/out leaving doing just enough to meet expectations & “loud leaders.” overcompensating dominating conversations, micromanaging & overloading communication channels—workplace culture feels more like a battleground” www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...

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Quiet Quitters Vs. Loud Leaders: The New Battle For Workplace Culture

Quiet quitters and loud leaders are reshaping workplace culture. Discover how curiosity bridges the gap, boosting engagement, trust, and meaningful collaboration.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

“Teens secretly want to read more. That’s the thought that popped into my mind as I watched a class of 12th-grade AP Lit students reading silently during our recent Book Tasting event.” knowledgequest.aasl.org/a-call-to-br...

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A Call to Bring Back Sustained Silent Reading | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Tall Poppy Syndrome “the societal impulse to bring high achievers “back down to earth” for the sake of equality — High achievers may experience anxiety, self-doubt and a reluctance to share their accomplishments.” www.forbes.com/sites/traver...

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3 Signs That You’re Battling ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’—By A Psychologist

If you hold yourself back from reaching greater heights due to criticism, chances are you might be the “tallest poppy,” in the field that everyone wants to chop down.

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