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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Safe spaces. Intellectual freedom. Critical thinking. Investing in school librarians provides the foundation students need for lifelong success. @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

This is how we do it..... When we can't participate in gym, we go to the library and build @lego hearts for the #buildtogive program. @legoeducation.bsky.social @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

January is Muslim American Heritage Month. Come find your next great read in the library!

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The library received 100 #rubikscube through @donorschoose.bsky.social I put them out, showed a group of students what I was planning, and they got to work! THANK YOU @generalmotors.bsky.social for funding our project!!! #STEM #community @somervilleschools.bsky.social @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

#medialiteracy is "The ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, CREATE, and ACT using all forms of communication" - NAMLE There's one week dedicated the the celebration of #medialiteracyeducation however #librarians teach students these skills each and every day. @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Such an awesome experience to be awarded the Richard B Lewis Memorial Award at the AECT convention. Very happy and proud to represent #Somervillenj @njasl.bsky.social #librarylife #schoollibrary #aiineducation

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

After so many books were checked out of the school library, plenty have been returned. So... I put in a call to a special group of friends to help me get books scanned in and back onto the shelves. ❤️📚❤️ #community #lifeskills #lovemyjob @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thank you for making reading so easy and fun! ❤️📚❤️

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We've been READING!!! The beginning of the school year has been VERY busy. Within the first 12 days of school, I met with 65 classes! It was hectic, but wonderfully successful ❤️📚❤️ @njasl.bsky.social @writerkmc.bsky.social @mackinlibrary.bsky.social @comicsplus.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Today has been dedicated as #PaulRobesonDay in #NewJersey thanks to @andrewzwicker.bsky.social I've created a #chatbot so my students can talk with the accomplished man who graduated from Somerville High School in 1915. @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social #ChatBot www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...

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New Jersey Designates April 9 Paul Robeson Day in Honor of Rutgers’ Celebrated Alumnus

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Lots of celebrations in #libraries this month. One is bringing awareness to divergent minds. I've created displays and reading lists for students and staff to explore. Happy #AutismAwarenessMonth

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

It's #nationallibraryweek! Let's celebrate the many things that a school library can do for you. My favorite thing is offering equitable access to resources. What's yours? @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Took a drive down to DE to hear @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social at the #festivalofwords Always wonderful to hear him speak ❤️📚❤️ Also a great opportunity to share and learn from other school librarians @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a right to be their true selves. You don't have to understand, but I ask you to have empathy and be kind. #KindnessMatters #acceptance

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility This morning I began reading a beautifully important story by #RobinGow Today I ask that you do what you can to support everyone's right to be seen... read a story, check in on a friend, make a donation, or just be a little extra kind.

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I finally got to share the one and only @mrschureads.bsky.social with the 9th graders in my students. Such a wonderful experience! Lots of 📚♥️ was shared. I knew it was going to fill many hearts... but the visit still exceeded my expectations! THANK YOU for sharing Jake's story with us!

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We can't believe we're less than a month away from the Virtual Mini-Con! 2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET. All School Librarians & educators are welcome! 4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more! More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUAL... @njasl.bsky.social

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NJASL: NJ Assoc. of School Librarians (It's "En-JAY-sul"!) @njasl.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

School librarians & educators: No matter where you are, you're welcome to register for our Virtual Mini-Con! 2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET. 4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more! More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON #TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky

The Return of the NJASL Virtual Mini-Con!
Mon, Feb 17, 2025.
9am-1pm ET.
Winter Warm-Up: Hot Topics in School Librarianship.
Join us for:
Virtual PD!
Prize raffles!
Fellowship!
Fun!
Registration: <bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON>.

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Here are just a few book recommendations to honor #mlkday Share in his spirit of #SocialJustice with a story that inspires, educates, and maybe even invigorates!! Happy #MartinLutherKingJr day!!! @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

This is how I ugly sweater... How about you???

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

and parents will continue to have the freedom to choose what their children read. But no one else gets to decide for you. That, quite simply, is the ‘Freedom to Read.’” (4/4)

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

importance of inclusive educational spaces,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “A library is a place of voluntary inquiry and provides equitable access to learning resources. Today, we ensure that every New Jerseyan has the freedom to choose what they want to read, (3/4)

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Public and school libraries have come under attack by a small number of individuals hoping to erase diverse materials from bookshelves, usually targeting works focused on race and LGBTQ+ themes. Today, New Jersey stands firmly in defense of the freedom to read and the (2/4)

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Yesterday was monumental! Governor Murphy signed into law the game-changing Freedom to Read Act. Thank you #AndrewZwicker @njasl.bsky.social #njstatelibrary @rustincenter.bsky.social for everything you've done to make this happen! (1/4) nj.gov/governor/new...

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Day 1 of my #Holiday traditions display was a success! I'm looking forward to seeing how many more staff will share their holiday traditions. #Library doors offer a great opportunity to share information and build #community #libraries #schoollibrary

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

On this #transdayofremembrance I'm remembering the beautiful #CeceliaGentili whom I met at #ALA in 2023. Her life story is tremendously powerful.

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Feel free to add me to the list ❤️📚❤️

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Ok... I'm here! So I thought I'd start byy sharing my interview with @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social about my #FReadom to Read lesson that I teach to students. Librarians are great at sharing, especially with @schoollibln.bsky.social You can listen to it here: SLLNPodcast.libsyn.com/freedom-to-rea…

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