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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Thanks, Betsy! I appreciate it! And I have Papilio checked out already, I’ll add it to the stack!

Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

@fuse8.bsky.social Hi Betsy! I’m trying to put together a Mock Geisel list but I am stuck this year! Do you have any suggestions or posts where you’ve talked about possibilities for this year?

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Have to shout about this nonfiction book that publishes May 27 - not only did I learn a lot about how sand moves across our world and affects it, but the illustrations 😍🔥 @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This is a must add to your classroom library! I love that our main character takes control of her own narrative, stopping the stories about her clothing so she can say her truth. Important representation of disability in kidlit! @kdmaz.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

If you have little readers, this is a must have! A decodable text about fairies - never underestimate the power of being able to read the story they hold in their hands!! @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We had an amazing author visit with creator Alex Willan last week. The students were so excited to meet Gilbert and see who the next magical creature he was meeting (its mermaids!). The kids also loved learning how to draw Gilbert. TY Alex for the visit! #authorvisit #edusky @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Adding this middle grade GN to my collection immediately. The dog love, the skateboarding, not feeling like you fit in… this is going to resonate with a lot of readers! #edusky #booksky #kidsbooks

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

So grateful author @saraharonson.bsky.social spoke with our students to help them make author-writer connections. Sarah is the best!!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

So excited to catch up with these book characters. Some new MG sequels and companion novels, out now! @ssedlib.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Cover Reveal: The Day the Books Disappeared by @joannahowrites.bsky.social, @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social , and @dansantat.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Talking about classroom libraries with these two ladies… we could’ve talked for hours!! #edusky #booksky

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Just discovered this new chapter book series. Family goes to a place where a natural disaster has occurred to lend their help to humans and animals. Readers also learn about the natural disaster along the way. Perfect for 2nd-4th gr readers who are starting #chapterbooks #kidlit #booksky

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Maria Gianferrari (she/her) @gianferrari-m.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Calling all #horselovers! Cover reveal for RAIN AND THE READING HORSE! Gorgeous art by @hsalyer.bsky.social! Coming Oct. 7th from @clarionbooks.bsky.social & @harperkids.bsky.social Pre-order here: bookshop.org/p/books/rain...

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

What my second graders are reading (and again, just the book jackets since the readers have the books)! These are all books I’ve used as read alouds. Remember, when you share the book, they will want to read it! #picturebooks #edusky #kidsbooks #secondgrade #booksky

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Miss both of these creators! Glad their work lives on!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

What our third graders are reading… always note what kids are reading. And keep giving them more (please note, many of these are only the book jackets bc the kids have the actual books) #kidlit #thirdgrade #edusky #kidsbooks

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Looking for engaging nonfiction for young readers? @ssedlib.bsky.social is bringing back two of my favorites from April Pulley Sayre. These are must haves for young readers #nonfiction #pictureboonks

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Borrowed the idea from @hansonhallway.bsky.social and my 3rd and 4th reading intervention students thought about their “Readolutions” for the year. I was so impressed with the way they thought intentionally about their goals and what to work on concerning reading. #studentgoals #readinggoals

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Welcome #booktok refugees! I stand with you as we look for new places to connect. This is a great collection of resources here you may want to take a look at. TY to Debbie for putting it together!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A book for your Swifties - out this week! 🫶 @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Why do all library holds come in at the same time??

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Books I delivered to third graders today… their requests!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Going to try and post more of my reading here - from kids to adult books! Here’s a YA book I just finished. It’s the second in a duology. Takes place in Egypt!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I finished this middle grade novel last week and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I laughed. I cried - sometimes on the same page. These characters will be with me for a long long time.

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Winter Break reading has started and @penguinschoollib.bsky.social made sure to add to my book stack! I can’t wait to read, thank you!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

First time reading this and it’s a delight! Trying new things is always a tough lesson. Cookies and books make it better! @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I’m trying the hobonichi line this year. I’ve already started with the weeks but looking forward to starting the cousin in January.

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Love this book about scientists and all the things they did as kids - create, explore, take apart - to inspire young scientists today! I think this would be perfect to use at the beg of the year to make a list of all the things scientists do in everyday life! @katemessner.bsky.social

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Varian Johnson @varianjohnson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

New Book Alert! Coming May 5, 2025 from Scholastic! From CSK author honoree Varian Johnson and NYT bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown (@reggiebrownart.bsky.social) comes a heartwarming father-son story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play. tinyurl.com/2s3jsvnz

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I’m venturing into this world this next year! I have no idea what I’m doing 😂

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The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

ICYMI: Middle-grade books to check out for the holidays, including titles by @anneursu.bsky.social, @joannelevy.bsky.social & Marisa Meyer, @jamieillustrate.bsky.social and MORE! #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/seasonal-mid...

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camwing @camw.ing · 05/12/2024

In 2025 (less than 30 days away), PayPal will start selling your transaction history for targeted advertising. I very highly recommend logging into your account and going to Settings > Data & Privacy > Personalized Shopping. If you're reading this, turn that off RIGHT NOW before you forget.

A screenshot of PayPal's terms of service. Big wall of legalese text, which I will be pasting in below. You don't need to read it, here's the important part:

"The key update to the Privacy Statement explains how we will share information with merchants to personalize your shopping experience and recommend our services to you. Personal information we disclose includes, for example, products, preferences, sizes, and styles we think you’ll like. Information gathered about you after the effective date of our updated Privacy Statement, November 27, 2024, will be shared with participating stores where you shop."

Here's the whole paragraph:

We are updating our Privacy Statement to explain how, starting early Summer 2025, we will share information to help improve your shopping experience and make it more personalized for you. The key update to the Privacy Statement explains how we will share information with merchants to personalize your shopping experience and recommend our services to you. Personal information we disclose includes, for example, products, preferences, sizes, and styles we think you’ll like. Information gathered about you after the effective date of our updated Privacy Statement, November 27, 2024, will be shared with participating stores where you shop, unless you live in California, North Dakota, or Vermont. For PayPal customers in California, North Dakota, or Vermont, we’ll only share your information with those merchants if you tell us to do so. No matter where you live, you’ll always be able to exercise your right to opt out of this data sharing by updating your preference settings in your account under “Data and Privacy.”

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Yet we expect kids to silently sit, without a break, for up to an hour, and read and think critically, and perform well. None of this is surprising to educators who know and there is so much to unpack here. None of this is great for teachers or students yet here we are.

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Think abt a school day and how kids move through a day. How long do they actively work - not just sit and listen - before we move on to the next topic? Sometimes all we get is 10 mins to read. And reading at home? The expectation is 20 mins, but does that happen?

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I just sat through days of standardized testing with elementary students this week. 3rd and 4th graders are expected to sustain critical thinking for abt 45-60 mins. But how often do they get a chance to practice that stamina on a daily basis? Weekly?

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Another one I have to mention is @karalareau.bsky.social Infamous Ratsos series! Tough brothers whose hearts are bigger than they realize! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/IRT/i...

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’ll add on another favorite @debbimichiko.bsky.social favorite for readers who are starting their chapter book journey - her My Furry Foster Family series! shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ...

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🌴✨🦋 Kathryn 🦋✨🌴 @kathrynkatiekwrites.substack.com · 03/12/2024

Every time I read about banning books, I think of this: Reading a book with a gay character will not make you gay any more than reading a book about Einstein will make you a genius. If you're afraid that books might change someone's thinking, you're not afraid of books — you're afraid of thinking.

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Loved this book, Katie! Well deserved!

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Michele Knott @micheleknott.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Definitely for readers of the Bad Guys… especially if they aren’t looking for a character arc. Because these bunnies definitely stay bad! Not to use when discussing apologies or changing one’s behavior. But kids will laugh and want to read more!

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