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Melissa Snider

@meliroowy.bsky.social
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K5 Dual School Librarian (Spanish/English) in Wyoming! | Past Chair of the WY Library Association's School Library Interest Group (SLIG) | WLA’s 2024 “Outstanding Librarian.” 🌟 Love to: write, cook, be in nature. All views are my own. She/her/hers

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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Phenomenal collective wisdom presented here! Especially appreciated LeeSa McGhee from Milwaukee’s comment: “We are, in fact, educators. We don’t just sit behind the desk. We do more than just check out books. We educate the whole person.” #skybrarian #TLsky #edusky
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Forget the Shushing. Librarians Have a Whole Lot to Say. (Gift Article)
We asked dozens of them about America’s libraries — what they provide, what they need to survive. Here’s what they told us.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Incredible episode. I’m so fired up!!
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
On the latest episode of Liberating Lit, Dr. Emily Knox talks about why protecting the right to read is social justice work and shares some powerful advice for literary advocates just getting started or starting to feel the weight of burnout: www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode Two: Dr. Emily Knox — Liberating Lit
For the second episode of Liberating Lit, get to know the work of Dr. Emily Knox. Knox’s expansive knowledge and experience with book censorship across American history informs so much of the work bei...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every student deserves a credentialed school librarian. As Dr. Emily Knox said on Episode 2 of the Liberating Lit podcast, “all kids deserve the best education possible, and that includes a school librarian.” 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
But I’m hoping to move that basically down into central and then southern Illinois to me. All kids deserve the best education possible, and that includes a school librarian. It takes resources. That’s really the main thing is that communities have to believe that it’s important.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Liberating Lit podcast is so incredible! If you’re a librarian who has been in this fight for a while, this podcast will inspire, invigorate and make you yell YES! while doing the dishes like I did tonight. Share it with all of your #fReadom fighters as Banned Books Week approaches.
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Liberating Lit
Books Podcast · Weekly Series · A podcast about literary and library advocacy. Be inspired to fight book bans, champion libraries, defend the First Amendment, and meet incredible people across the U.S...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Looking forward to listening to this! #fReadom
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
👏🏻 congratulations!
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Congratulations to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social for winning an Emmy tonight. The stories need to be told and we are so proud of all the librarians who have supported their communities! @becalzada.bsky.social @technolibrary.bsky.social
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
You didn’t ask for this. You didn’t deserve this. But you have met the moment. We have the best job in the world and libraries are for everyone and always will be. ❤️
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What a legacy, what a legend. Thank you, Dolly. 💔
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Excited to build on an end of year conversation I had with colleagues about building a visible culture of reading in our dual language school. This episode of The Library Exchange podcast was the perfect way to get my wheels turning on some fresh ideas to try. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
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Schoolwide Reading Culture - E216
Podcast Episode · Library Exchange Podcast · August 24 · 30m
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wyoming voters sent most of the state’s so-called Freedom Caucus members packing on Tuesday. In some counties, we are still dealing with activist board members and anti-library and anti-education voices, but this is a huge win for our state. Voting matters!! 🦬 🗳️ 🇺🇸 wyofile.com/in-stunning-...
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In stunning upset, Wyoming Freedom Caucus loses most of its House seats, backslides in Senate - WyoFile
The caucus will likely have 10 reliable votes in the House come January, with two more possible lawmakers that often vote in line with the group. It had a consistent majority in the most recent legisl...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Great idea! Thanks for sharing, and at least the AI comment makes for a good story??
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I know that I would benefit from reading these in community. I wonder if other librarians out there are interested in starting a Knox book club?
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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson Reminds Children Their Stories Matter www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/a...
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On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson Reminds Children Their Stories Matter (Gift Article)
A new animated special, “The Day You Begin,” based on the best-selling picture book, emphasizes the richness that diversity brings to a community.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Beauty is everywhere. I am striving to be a better listener and observer, for myself and the betterment of my community. #booksky #mindfulness
A yellow sunflower in full bloom.Aspen leaves covered in drops of water on green grassA small white book entitled “How to Listen” by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We laminated the book cover/poster that you signed for us a few years ago! Always makes me smile to remember your visit.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“This is a School” is always on my back to school read alouds rotation, and now I’ll be able to read it en español as well. 💕 #libraryjoy #tlsky
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
There are some great books included here, and some I know teachers are already using with their students. #tlsky #edusky
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Loved it!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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F@#$ the AI Overlords
Podcast Episode · On the Media · July 31 · 51m
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
@onthemedia.bsky.social featuring @doctorow.pluralistic.net was A+ this week! Love Doctorow’s ability to synthesize many arguments, see clearly, & cut through the nonsense. Discernment & prioritizing human well being & connection is key to using tech ethically & effectively. #edusky #tlsky
So should we stand in the middle on AI no, we should stand in favor of workers and the environment high-quality services and outputs. We should say that we want our healthcare to be good in our education to be good. Remember what I was saying before about discernment, you can’t evaluate an AI’s output unless you’re already an expert in its subject that that’s useful if you’re asking to spellcheck.AI isn’t a genie that can’t be put back into a bottle. It’s not a genie at all the most important thing about a technology isn’t what it does it’s who it does it for and who it does it to.And where we use technology to forge and maintain bonds of love and solidarity, that that’s why I fell in love with
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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StoryKind
Books Podcast · We're the storytelling kind! Hosted by New York Times bestselling and award winning children's authors Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo, StoryKind sparks the joy and connectivity of story...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I’ve been binging a great #kidlit & writing podcast: “Storykind” with hosts @kellyyang.bsky.social & Kate DiCamillo. Each 12-20 minute episode has deep compassion, humor & insight into the writing process, storytelling, and this messy human life we’re all living. Check it out! #tlsky #edusky
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🚨 Your calls are needed! Contact your federal Rep(s) to let them know you oppose this unconstitutional bill. My WY Rep is a co-sponsor, and I let her know that WY people don’t want the government to tell us what to read. Please reach out ASAP and spread the word! #fReadom #freepeoplereadfreely
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I had a great conversation with Tom for the Book Flood podcast this week! It’s always a joy to talk libraries and take a minute to remember what makes the job of school librarianship so special. Thanks for having me on! @bookfloodpod.bsky.social #tlsky #skybrarians
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Thank you!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This is what community looks like! Wyoming’s Book Banning Bill, HB10, FAILED to advance tonight after not being introduced by the deadline. I am so relieved and grateful. I hope this victory can give others a little hope in difficult times. We fight on, together. #fReadom
Text overlayed on a picture of books on shelves reads: WLA wants to thank you for supporting libraries, local control, and intellectual freedom in Wyoming!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This is such an important statement against #censorship by author Shannon Hale. #tlsky #edusky #fReadom
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Voices: Reading age-appropriate books about sexual assault would have helped me as a kid. Today’s students deserve better.
“Protecting kids and teens from discussions about sex is not saving them from assaults. And books are not causing the assaults,” writes Shannon Hale in an op-ed. “But books can aid in clarifying what ...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I was so happy to get out for a xc ski yesterday after school. Fresh air to clear my mind & sunshine to keep me moving!
A shadow of a person holding ski poles stretches across a sunny field of snow
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Haha! I’m pretty immune to their strange looks at this point in the year...
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My coworker knew exactly what I needed for Valentine’s Day…can’t wait to unleash the screaming goat in our library today! 😆 #skybrarians #tlsky
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I enjoyed this conversation with my friends at the Wyoming State Library. Always happy to talk about the important role #schoollibrarians play in our education ecosystem. ❤️📚 #tlsky #skybrarians #edusky library.wyo.gov/school-libra...
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School Librarian Spotlight: Melissa Snider - Wyoming State Library
This month, we are thrilled to feature an educator who brings a wealth of experience, a passion for bilingual education, and a deep commitment to information
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We’re gearing up for a challenging legislative session here in WY. Looking forward to this event!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
👏🏻 and that’s how you leverage a platform in all the best ways. #iceout #love
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Loving the diversity of voices as we watch The Grammys tonight.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Another weekend, another protest. Friends & neighbors in Jackson, WY came out in opposition to ICE & in support of all those suffering from their lawless & violent actions. #goodtrouble #speakup #peacefulprotest #iceout
An American flag waves behind a sign that reads: “Libertad, no more babies behind bars. Defund ICE, close the camps, prosecute ICE”Two patriots wearing inflatable frog costumes with signs that read “no ICE” and “be good.”
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Excited to participate in the screening of #TheLibrarians in our small Wyoming community- honored to be on the panel to help facilitate conversation about #freadom in our state. WY’s HB10 is a threat to all libraries and their patrons- we must push back against erasure & censorship. #skybrarians
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Protecting students’ privacy, giving them a safe place to process what’s happening, & providing reliable information & resources- action items for all educators & librarians in this chaotic & dangerous time. #tlsky #edusky #skybrarians
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When School Stops Feeling Safe: Librarians Supporting Immigrant Students in Real Time
What Minnesota librarians are doing right now, and what every school can put in place this week.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
My 5⭐️ reads from 2025! Reading is not a competition, it’s about community, and feeling your way from one narrative to the next. Read for yourself in 2026! We should all enjoy the freedom to read and inquire as we please. Stand up for #fREADom this year. ❤️ 📚
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Update on this saga- now my inboxes are a complete mess, and I feel like I’m being punished by the company for wanting a tiny bit of privacy. SSO is so ubiquitous- untangling from the all powerful G is likely impossible. Is it too much to want good #tech AND #privacy?
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I chose option -B- yesterday & it felt so LUXURIOUS to sit & read 2 books, cover to cover. Loved “First State of Being” by Erin Entrada Kelly (deftly drawn characters- really came together for me), & “Xolo” by Donna Barba Higuera was a visual & storytelling treat! #kidlit #booksky #edusky #TLsky
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I always wish I could clone myself- productive me and sloth me! Good luck with the decisions…I’m partial to “B”!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Not. Okay. We all need to be watching and standing up for book access and freedom to read, no matter where you live. The consequences of terrible legislation are so far-reaching, and are being effectively copy-pasted in other states. #booksky #freadom
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The end of a school year is a great time for a swap!
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We’re in a tough to reach spot, but I’m going to do some looking.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Thanks so much- I will definitely check them out. I’m trying to decide out how to run our book fair this spring, and am not feeling excited about Scholastic for lots of reasons. 🫤
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
That’s great! Do they have any Spanish language materials? We are a DLI school, so I’m always scouting. Sadly, Lectorum is closing so one of our big vendors will no longer be an option.
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Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
That looks like an amazing event! Where are the books coming from?
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