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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

When your friend knows you well and sends a birthday box full of joy! 🥰 Thank you @simplyrain.bsky.social !

Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Needed to blow off some steam today, so wrote in my journal and then wrote some poetry. Note to self: it feels good to release it through the pen, get back to doing that more often. 🧘🏼‍♀️

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Gas, grocery, and health insurance too high? Don’t worry, Temu has a house for you! *Why does the right side of house look like porta-potties though? 😳

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Today is one of those beautiful sunny peaceful days that soothe the soul. Soaking it all in. 🥰🌞🤌🏼

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

My starred review in Booklist of Aida Salazar's novel in verse, Stream, which is a companion book to The Moon Within and Ultraviolet: #novelsinverse @aidawrites.bsky.social

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

My review in the May issue of School Library Journal: @slj.com The Names We Buried by Mia Siegert

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Quietly trying to feel shiny and smiley in the midst of a LOT. Today that is through facetiming my nephew, opening book mail, eating ice cream, and of course, reading BOOKS🥰. How are YOU finding your shine and smiles today? *Credit to Stacie Swift

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Wimpy-ton Reading Gala this afternoon with these fun folks! Thank you @juliaerin80.bsky.social for the invite. Loved the poetry! Thanks Kwame & Co for creating #OneWordAtATime, bringing author visits to kids so they feel seen! #allreadingcounts @mychal3ts.bsky.social @jeffkinney.bsky.social

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I am SO excited for this! Tickets go on sale May 6, but I had pre-access🙌🏼! Are you ready for it, @simplyrain.bsky.social and @juliaerin80.bsky.social ? My concert was cancelled, but #IfIWasYouIdWannaBeMeToo #meghantrainor #alaac26

Ticket notification for the Obama Presidential Center

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek ! What better way to celebrate than starting our much anticipated #renovation! New flooring, paint, furniture, and streamlining of spaces and collections for ease of access and flexibility. #libraryjoy

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

If you are worried about that typo you made, relax. Even Dreyer makes typos. 😅 We are human.

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Change in my co-presenter for #alaac26! I am thrilled to be presenting with another brilliant friend, @juliaerin80.bsky.social! This session is for public and school #librarians who provide services for teens. #yalsa #alsc #aasl See link for session details: cdmcd.co/d6aJJG Sending love to Allie💜.

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Happy Birthday to my partner in crime, @neonimpossible.bsky.social ! You have been a sister to me and given me nieces and nephews I adore - love you so much! (It’s a milestone and it rhymes with torty!) Here’s to more good trouble together! 😄 💜

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

My starred review in April's Booklist: Linda Sue Park's middle-grade story in verse, Just One Gift, features modified linked poems inspired by Korean sijo poetry. This companion book to The One Thing You'd Save is an excellent reflective, interactive classroom discussion book. #mg #poetry #Korean

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Rachel Maddow, Wayne Brady, and the DREAM TEAM? We're back again for #ALAAC26 in Chicago! Allie Stevens Gosselink and I are presenting "Teen Services in Bumpy Terrain: A Roadmap" on Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. cdmcd.co/d6aJJG . #teenlibrarians #yalsa #alsc #aasl @neonimpossible.bsky.social

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A PHOTO this time because Rain is literal🤣 I mostly take videos at concerts not stills. I could have my Gucci on…

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you see this, post a concert photo you took.

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Wishing a very happy milestone birthday to my dear friend @simplyrain.bsky.social ! May your day be filled with love and laughter!🫶🏼

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Scene from my “hazmat house” today! Just for new insulation, but it gave me Ghostbuster vibes🤣

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Just a meteor here in Cleveland today, NBD🫨 I heard and felt it!

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I moderated this brilliant “History in Action” panel at @slj.com ‘s #MiddleGradeMagic yesterday with Avi, Jennifer Robin Barr, Sharon Flake, and Sara Pennypacker😊. We can learn a lot from history…

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Thank you to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social for grant funding for Morley Library to host Justin A. Reynolds to speak at a local school. Students were so engaged learning about Justin, the effect of culture on writing, and working with Marvel! Each student chose a book JR signed. 🕷️🕸️

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Thanks to a grant from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and @aaslala.bsky.social I wrote for Morley Library, we are bringing author Justin A. Reynolds to our local school for some fun and informative sessions tomorrow! Spidey senses say kids will love this! #authorvisits #ya #mg

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Can’t make it to the woods to scream out your RAGE? Read #Molka by Monika Kim for some rage-filled feminist #horror ! 🔥🔥🔥 Have you read this yet, @raforall.bsky.social ? @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @simplyrain.bsky.social @neonimpossible.bsky.social

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The world is on fire but my birch tree is growing shamrocks☘️

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

No cheating your last saved picture of a celebrity is your therapist. OOH I got a great one! I saved this ss for her code earlier. 🥰

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The “Dream Team” is back 😄! I am happy to be presenting again with my bestie/incredible librarian, Allie Stevens Gosselink, at #ALAAC26 ! Please consider Allie during #ALSC spring elections, she is a #YALSA hero & has valuable insight for reunification. #teenservices @neonimpossible.bsky.social

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

January indoors in the midwest: IYKYK

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

It is -14 Degrees Outside and I am Eating Ice Cream: A Memoir #WDNC #wedonotcareclub #justbeingmelani

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I am happy to be moderating the “History in Action” panel at #middlegrademagic on Thursday, March 5! Sign up for this free web conference from School Library Journal here: www.slj.com/event/middle... #middlegrade #books #librarians

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Game day ready! I don’t follow much football these days, but my brother is alumni so the family is rallying! Go Canes! 🧡💚

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Note to self. Rest. Resist. Repeat.

Magnetic Scrabble board reminding Lisa to be sure to rest

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Saturday, January 17th is #edcampcardigancamp, a 24-hour global conference for #librarians, #teachers, & bookish folks, organized by thee fabulous @lieberrian.bsky.social. Register for access to FREE live sessions & recordings #novelsinverse #novelsinverseforteens #poetry #professionaldevelopment

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

17 inches here. Not 7, SEVENTEEN. So thankful I was scheduled off today. Library is open, they had only 6 inches (I have long commute).

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

This literally happened to me Thursday night. 🧐

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

👀Look whose review is the cover book for January’s @ala-booklist.bsky.social! Grab a mic and tell folks to read The Free Verse Society by @delaliadjoa.bsky.social ! Pairs beautifully with Truth Is by Hannah V. Sawyerr and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo🎤

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Not bad - let's see yours! tenpages.github.io/us-level/us....

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Don your cardigans January 17 & join us at Edcamp Cardigan Camp! There will be live sessions & recordings for library/library-adjacent folks. Visit link in graphic for registration/info - all is FREE! #edcampcardigancamp #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians #novelsinverseforteens #novelsinverse

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

He’s here! Just in time for a cozy reading day! 🐨🥰📚☕️

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Lisa Krok @readonthebeach.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Every library in the area is open ❄️❄️❄️

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