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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Frien and school librarian Jen Sturge and I wrote this in response to Mac Barnett’s children’s literature is 94.7% crud. knowledgequest.aasl.org/when-the-amb...

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When the Ambassador Hands Critics a Weapon: Mac Barnett, Make Believe, and the Stakes of Children’s Literature | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Don’t let this administration gut funding. Libraries support everyone. Everyone should support them. #libraries #librariesneedfunding

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Reading is Power! 📚✨ A book can take you anywhere—across the world, into the past, or even to a whole new universe! 🌍🚀💭 What’s the last book that inspired you? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ #KeepReading #BookLove #ReadingMatters

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Strong School Libraries Need Strong Leaders! 📚💡 School librarians are more than book curators—they’re advocates, innovators, and champions for student success! When school librarians lead, students thrive! 🎓✨ #LibrariesLead #StrongerTogether

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Ever wonder how libraries use federal funding? 💡📚 ✅ Expand internet access & digital literacy ✅ Support job training & small businesses ✅ Provide early literacy & education programs ✅ Serve diverse & underserved communities Federal funding helps libraries do more for their communities! 💙 #imls

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

📢 Support School Libraries! School librarians are essential, yet library funding is under threat. 📚 Speaking up—Contact lawmakers 📚 Raising awareness—Share stories 📚 Taking action—Support policies that fund school libraries. #FundSchoolLibraries #SupportSchoolLibrarians #LibraryAdvocacy

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

With federal cuts threatening IMLS funding, our libraries—and the children we serve—are at risk. I’m running for AASL Director-at-Large to advocate for the resources, support, and policies libraries need. 📚 Join me in speaking up for libraries! #SaveIMLS #LibrariesMatter #LibraryAdvocacy #AASL

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

So looking forward to St. Louis. It’s going to be a great conference. #aasl #aasl25 #schoollibraries

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Did you know- Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," started the first Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure students would learn Black history. It grew into Black History Month starting in 1976. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_...

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Carter G. Woodson - Wikipedia

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Going through the new knowledge quest and look what I see 🤣🥹❤️ #aasl25 #callingallpresentors. I don’t know how to find my co-chairs to tag them 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😆

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I’m working on an idea. Protect the Freedom to Learn. 📚 Everyone deserves access to information and ideas. It’s how we grow, explore, and build stronger communities. #staytuned #FreedomToRead #RightToKnow #LibrariesMatter

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Moved over here trying to rebuild. Hoping to find my zen.

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This will be a conference to REMEMBER!! Planning has been so much fun already. #aasl2025 #sharewhatyouknow

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 26/07/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I am thrilled to announce that I have joined Taylor & Francis as an Associate Editor for The New Review of Children’s Literature and Librarianship. 📚

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 03/12/2023

In honor of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes THHS held the first hunger games. Including weapon making (origami), Delicious or Deadly and Agility training 😊😊😊#reading #libraryprogamming #fun

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

This week the THHS Library along with the junior class and the school wide Reading Initiative will be hosting a first ever HUNGER GAMES, in honor or the new movie release. Stay tuned. 😊😊😊

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

Getting ready for a Thanksgiving book tasting. #reading

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 19/11/2023

@originalfunko.bsky.social Amazing librarian Amanda Jones wants a Judy Blume and Jayson Reynolds pop. I can think of a hundred literary characters and authors I’d buy. #supportreadind and #literacy! ❤️😊❤️

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

At the National Coalition Against Censorship Monday @ Tribeca Rooftop. Good food great company.

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

At NYLA-YSS luncheon honoring Nina Crews-Empire State Award winner.

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

ALA President Emily Drabinski delivers an inspiring keynote. Libraries do good work. Full Stop.

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

New York Library Association annual conference. My last few days as #nylapresident.

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Arlene Laverde @thhslibrary.bsky.social · 29/10/2023

The 2nd annual THHS Reading event. The Witching Hour. Where 300 students spending the night in school is in the books. Reading and mischief. Still recovering.

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