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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 15h

Banned Books Week at my high school library⤵️ 📕 Book display 📢 Class presentation 🔐 Escape room game The public library 🎥 screened The Librarians documentary with a panel discussion afterwards. I was honored to be a panelist! #BannedBooksWeek #schoollibrarians

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Releasing this Tuesday, October 6 is Dasia (Forever) a middle grade novel by award-winning author, Nic Stone⤴️ My review: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/10/dasi... #schoollibrarians

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last week’s Open Books Open Minds author panel had middle grade authors say why they write for this age group⤵️ Jamie Sumner said, “I want my readers to consider: What’s your defense mechanism? What do your friends bring out in you? What do you bring out in your friends?” #schoollibraries #authors

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When authors gift their books to school libraries it goes a long way⤵️ Thanks to H.D. Carver for sending 2 more copies of 📚 We Became Wild, her young adult novel focused on teen bonds, survival and trauma 💔for my district’s other 2 high school libraries! #schoollibrarians #books #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is why school librarians are needed⤵️ After getting a well-circulated book returned with mold growing inside, a new copy was used as a replacement. Which books do you need to update? #schoollibrarians #books

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My students love the Make + Take Your Own Bookmark station in the school library⤵️ 🎨Free paint swatches 🍭Stickers 🖨️Mini-laminator #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

High school sophomores needed ideas for what to read for their independent reading choices so I created a Book Tasting experience for them in the high school 📚 library⤵️ Thanks to @illini.mccoy.bsky.social for sharing her response brochures for students to record their opinions. #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Can escape room games work for high school students? Here are my American Government students reviewing the separation of powers in the federal government with a @breakoutedu.com game⤵️ #schoollibraries #education

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I always learn a ton of librarian tips from Amy’s podcast & especially from her guest⤵️

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Our school library is a gathering place for games, crafts, old yearbooks, and more⤵️ What extras does your school library offer? #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My school library has used the 🎨StickTogether mosaic posters for years to build community and I always ask for guesses as to what the picture will turn out to be⤵️ What other ideas do you use to build community? #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lessons I’ve co-taught with high school teachers so far this school year: 📚Freshmen library orientation ✍️ Personal Narrative Writing 💡Career Exploration 🔐 Yearbook escape room Libraries are more than just checking out books! What are your favorite lessons that you teach? #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My high school library’s patrons love the bookmarks from paint samples⤵️ We discuss their unique names and find the perfect shade to match their book covers. The best part? They are FREE! What’s your favorite free or low cost option for bookmarks? #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Do you offer card and tabletop games in your school libraries? Consider the easy benefits from my own experiences⤵️ menderist.com/family-card-... #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Freshmen independent reading book selections from the first week of school⤵️ See any of your favorites? #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My first library display was inspired by Pinterest + it was fun to see it come all together ⤵️ 📕 Plus some of the books have already been checked out by students! #schoollibraries

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Check out award-winning author ✍️ Randy Ribay’s new young adult horror novel, Nest of Tongues, out now⤵️ A mix of Filipino folklore and suspense, it’s perfect for readers who want to experience a different kind of vampire mystery. My review: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/08/nest...

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Do you have a tween in your life who seeks out scary stories? Check out Ghost in the Night, by award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson⤵️ It published today & I highly recommend it for middle grade readers (ages 10+): thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/08/ghos...

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Check out the latest by award-winning author ✍️ Elizabeth Acevedo⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/07/juve... An important story about mental health, juvenile justice and those essential family and friend relationships. #NetGalley #AngerisOnlyaShadow #books #yalit #amreading

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

An old Swedish 🇸🇪 one room schoolhouse ⤵️ The teacher’s quarters were in the back. #education

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Lois Lowry’s highly anticipated new dystopian book, Building 903, written with similar themes as her award-winning series, The Giver, does not disappoint ⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/buil... #NetGalley #books

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Today’s anniversary of the #TulsaRaceMassacre brings the young adult book, Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink into the spotlight again⤵️ I highly recommend it for age 14 and up: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2021/09/ange...

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Can’t wait to read the NEWEST book by Ruta Sepetys ⤵️

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It’s our last batch of Junior Library Guild books before summer break⤵️ each of these look so good!

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Does your school library collection offer good mental health support? Here are the top reads from my high school library & some are for middle grade audiences, too! thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/ment... What other titles do you recommend?

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Pixelated prints are now solved easily⤵️ Canva has a photo editor setting called UPSCALE that unpixelates in seconds! Here a few of my students’ work from yesterday.

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Middle and High School Librarians, get E. Lockhart’s new novel-in-verse on your radars! Check out my review before it publishes in October⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

New young adult survival drama, We Became Wild by H.D. Carver is a must-read for its candid look at the difficult circumstances teens face: grief, unstable homes, abuse & the support networks that lend help when they’re needed the most. ⤵️ The book comes out in June!

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Poetry month always makes me read more novels-in-verse! Here are 8 of my recent recommendations: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/poet... Comment on the verse novels you’d recommend!

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

April 30th was the last day of National Poetry Month and School Library Month so it’s fitting that Poem in Your Pocket Day wrapped up a month full of celebrating the art of language in my high school library⤵️ Thanks to @POETSorg for the support materials.

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It’s the first day of National Library Week & the perfect time to show how much joy libraries bring! From public libraries to school libraries, they are welcoming spaces to all & serve as community hubs for gathering & learning⤵️

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Happy School Librarian Day to my fellow secondary district librarians! We are missing one of us in this pic, but we try to take group photos together as much as we can. We’ve got to stick together!

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Happy School Library Month! School libraries inspire a love of learning and give every student the resources they need to succeed. Visit the American Association of School Librarians website to access resources and find ways to celebrate and promote School Library Month! ow.ly/jLJQ50YCOXu #AASLslm

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Spring Break in NYC = bookstore & library crawl⤵️ Indie bookstore Book Culture near Columbia University on the UWS was a delight!

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy Persian New Year today! 💐 If you haven’t already, share the beautiful picture book by Rashin: Welcome, Uncle Nowruz! It tells the tale of the ancient holiday and shares the hope of a better tomorrow. #picturebooks #nowruz

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Another Black History Month is coming to a close, but the books in my high school library continue to circulate, be discussed and enjoyed all year round⤵️ What type of displays or programming did you see this past month in honor of the observance?

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We honor 🧧Lunar New Year 🐴 in our high school library with items from NYC’s Chinatown, Diso, The Book Wrangler, Canva and Junior Library Guild⤵️ What do have you seen in your libraries?

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Bloody Rain--Happy Halloween! 🩸 @simplyrain.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We do send a friend a valentine & our Ultimate Book Lover's Basket giveaway!

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

How does my high school library celebrate Valentine’s 💌 Day? 💝 Blind Date with a Book ❤️ Make + Take Friendship bracelets 💘 YA romance bookmarks, stickers + make your own romance story pamphlet What has been popular in your libraries?

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The Olympics are a great opportunity to bring your classroom or school together to experience fun competition, geography and teamwork. Check out what I did with my middle school ⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2022/01/popc...

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

One. I have one school visit scheduled for the 2025-26 school year. Before the book banning movement and the politics of hate metastasized, I visited 40, 50, and 60 schools each year. This regime of monstrous evildoers is actively trying to erase LGBTQ+ stories, identities, and humans. Resist

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Congratulations to Daniel Nayeri on the Newbery Honor Medal for the incredible book, The Teacher of Nomad Land⤵️ If you haven’t read it yet, you’re missing out! Everyone I’ve recommended it to has been moved by this account of children in Iran during WWII.

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Congratulations to Zeke Peña’s Caldecott Honor for Sundust 💗 My school library was gifted a copy of the gorgeous picture book in both English and Spanish languages from the publisher, Penguin Random House⤵️

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

My high school library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day display went up and I’m grateful for Canva for having signage in Spanish and English to commemorate it ⤵️

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Fallon Farokhi @thestoryspectator.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Out of the 130 books I read last year I narrowed down my 4 and 5 ⭐️ ratings here for young adult, middle grade and adult reads⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2025/12/reco...

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