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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I’ve read many WWII books, but this one is outstandingly unique. The storytelling is superb, and its heart shines through. Brilliant, compelling, suspenseful, heartbreaking, and very VERY timely. Well done, @adamgidwitz.bsky.social

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A8: If I listed all the books of my heart this year, I would be here all night! Here are a few I have not yet mentioned tonight! #TLSkyChat Ferris by Kate DiCamillo A Strange Thing Happened at Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga Across So Many Seas by @ruthbehar.bsky.social Valor Wings by Sam Subity

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A7: Along with every Dog Man and Wimpy Kid book, these were some favorite series/ books in my library! #TLSkyChat

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A6: This book is full of imagination, discovery, and the love of stories. I enjoyed every minute! #TLSkyChat The Secret Library by @keklamagoon.bsky.social

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A5. Loved @janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social 's Fault Lines, #2 in the Winterton Deception series. A puzzle-y, family, twisty mystery set during Thanksgiving. #TLSkyChat

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A4: Not Nothing by Gayle Forman is a huge emotional roller coaster! So beautifully written! #TLSkyChat

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A3: I came across this hidden gem and really enjoyed it! In it, Eve comes to find home in a most unexpected place. This was like the Halloween-fantasy Anne of Green Gables I didn't know I needed! #TLSkyChat The Pumpkin Princess & the Forever Night

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A2: My son and I loved this book so much! I really thought it was cool that @rickriordan.bsky.social delved into the stories of characters that are usually portrayed as fairly flat villains. Instead, Percy & friends gained empathy - and readers too, I hope! #TLSkyChat

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A1. I would recommend any Grinch read The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by @choldenko.bsky.social . It made me laugh, cry, and definitely grew my heart a few sizes bigger! #TLSkyChat

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Good evening #TLSkyChat! I'm Shari Sawyers, a K-6 school librarian in Allen, Texas! This is my first time to join this chat, so happy to find it! Thx for the reminder @lhnatiuk.bsky.social

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I had the best day playing detective with my 6th graders in the library today! Thank you @jamesponti.bsky.social for this awesome mystery activity! They loved it! (And somehow the hat really did help me get into character more!) I’m excited to do this 4 more times tomorrow with 5th grade! 😁🕵️‍♀️🔎

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6 of 20: A STRANGE THING HAPPENED IN CHERRY HALL by Jasmine Warga #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #edusky

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Day 1 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: The Best Board Books of 2024. We've the greatest 2024 titles for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on display. Be the star of the next baby shower you attend and give some of THESE! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/01/3...

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind 🧵 #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books My favorite books are those that make me laugh AND cry. This one brings all the feels… 🧵

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5 of 20: THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF COYOTE SUNRISE by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #edusky

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

How to explain book bans to those who *actually* want to understand what's going on. From top like "why should I care about book bans" to debunking common myths perpetuated by good-hearted but short-sighted book lovers, this guide covers a LOT. bookriot.com/ways-to-expl...

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How To Explain Book Bans to Those Who Want to Understand: Book Censorship News, November 29, 2024

Use these talking points to help explain book bans to people who haven't kept up but want to understand.

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Yes! This is such a cute book, with a great comic-con story!

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Native Heritage Month is almost over, but you can keep celebrating and honoring through these literary and education resources! Bookmark links in the comments.

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

As always, @lhnatiuk.bsky.social leads with wisdom and grace. I love this!

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4 of 20: HANDS by @torreymaldonado.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #edchat #elachat #edusky

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3 of 20: THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS by @kellybarnhill.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #edchat #elachat #edusky

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

@rebeccaefbarone.bsky.social did you see this? The one and only @fuse8.bsky.social book talked your book on TV! 😁

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 2 of 20: PIE IN THE SKY by @rrremylai.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #edchat #elachat #edusky

Two boys against a blue sky background. The younger boy is happily taking a bite from a piece of pie while the older boy looks on skeptically. The title, Pie in the Sky, sits in a cloud above their heads.

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1: LOUDER THAN HUNGER by @mrschureads.bsky.social #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #edchat #elachat #edusky

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I love this book! What a powerful message in just 165 pages! No matter how strong and capable we may be, we still need each other! Connection with others is the difference between surviving and really living! Thank you for INTO THE RAPIDS @annbraden.bsky.social Can’t wait for May 2025!

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

So excited to start this new book by @annbraden.bsky.social Survival, friendship, new adventures! I’m sold! #bookallies #mgbookchat #mglit

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A few recent books I’ve read and loved that I’d like to highlight during #nativeamericanheritagemonth 🧵 1. BUFFALO DREAMER by Violet Duncan tells a powerful, impactful story in just 128 pages. The storytelling is exquisite.

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

So enjoyed these audiobooks this weekend! 🧵 NOT NOTHING by Gayle Forman is excellent. Heartbreaking, but hopeful, and with masterful storytelling. Listening to it in Joseph’s voice was so impactful!

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I had SO much fun seeing @csoontornvat.bsky.social today and celebrating The Squad! 😍📣

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

So excited for WRAD 2025! My favorite day of the year! 😍

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Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

Hello Bluesky! I’m still curating my space here but wanted to say hello! I really only post about kidlit and middle grade - I’m a K-6 school librarian, & member of the TLA Little Mavs Graphic Novel Comm, so rn I’m reading tons of GNs for K-5th 😊❤️📚

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