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The Teaching Librarian is the official magazine of the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA). accessola.com/the-teaching-librarian

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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you interested in flexing those writing muscles? Do you have a story to tell about school library life? Reach out to us with your ideas for our upcoming January edition. Deadline for submissions is November 2, 2026. Email theteachinglibrarian@accessola.com
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
NEW ARTICLE! Read the Library: A Community Challenge By @tinazita.bsky.social accessola.com/read-the-lib...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We loved chatting with @colbysharp.bsky.social for this issue’s spotlight article! Check out the interview by @marthabrackmartin.bsky.social accessola.com/author-spotl...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Thanks to our very own Lisa Loffredi for this excellent article about how school librarians can support educators with AI. accessola.com/leading-the-...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Check out our latest article by @canuckclassroom.bsky.social accessola.com/friction-fre...
Friction-Free Fiction: Reorganizing the Stacks for Student Success
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Check out our latest article by teacher-librarian, Aggie Gasior, and follow her for more school library ideas! @canuckclassroom.bsky.social Ditching the Decimal: A Nonfiction Section Refresh accessola.com/ditching-the...
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Ditching the Decimal: A Non-Fiction Section Refresh - Ontario Library Association
Weeding outdated materials, adding signage, trying dynamic shelving - none of it worked. Despite my efforts, students still found our elementary school’s non-fiction section unintuitive and overwhelmi...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Submissions are open! Do you have a school library story to tell? What’s a successful project or initiative happening in your school library? We’d love to hear from you! #schoollibrary #SchoolLibraryJoy #teacherlibrarian #OntEd
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Check out our latest School Library Connects session! Fresh Reads from Maria Martella from @tinlidsbooks.bsky.social and James Saunders from Saunders Book Company. accessola.com/school-libra...
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School Libraries Connect: Fresh Reads from Maria Martella and James Saunders - Ontario Library Association
The latest School Libraries Connect session welcomed two superstar booksellers whose dedication to literacy and the Canadian publishing industry shines bright.
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Come join us!
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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...
ALT TEXT: A blue and green OLA Super Conference 2026 graphic. Text reads: “OLA Super Conference   January 28 - 31, 2026. Conference Registration. We persist / nous persistons. Early Bird deadline: December 5.”
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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...
A turquoise Forest of Reading nominee announcement graphic with 90 book cover images. Text reads: “Congratulations to the 2026 Forest of Reading nominees! For the full nominated lists, visit forestofreading.com.”
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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Feeling isolated in #libraryland? Discover meaningful ways to connect with fellow school library professionals across Ontario and beyond—and learn how giving back can be just as rewarding. Join the session on October 21, 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com
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Your Portal to School Library Connection
Cancelling your registration will remove your access to the event. If you proceed, you will no longer be able to participate or access event-related materials.
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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
50/50 Raffle Alert! OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween! www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores... Licence # RAF1467210
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Submissions are open for our January 2026 edition, Passion@Your Library! We’d love to hear your ideas!
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Check out our final feature article for our Sept 2025 edition - The Ottawa Indie Bookstore Crawl! Thanks to the folks at @thespanielstale.bsky.social for chatting with us about this wonderful event. @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social @indiebookstores.ca accessola.com/the-ottawa-i...
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The Ottawa Indie Bookstore Crawl - Ontario Library Association
The Ottawa Indie Bookstore Crawl Danny Neville September 1, 2025 Share on facebook Share on linkedin As school library folks, you’ve likely heard about Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. This annual ...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We’ve got another amazing feature for you from the folks at the Telling Tales festival! accessola.com/storytime-fo... @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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Storytime for Every Mind: Making Literacy Accessible for All Readers - Ontario Library Association
Storytime for Every Mind: Making Literacy Accessible for All Readers Michelle Fernandes September 1, 2025 Share on facebook Share on linkedin The increase in the enjoyment level of an activity is prop...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Check out this article from the one and only @martychan.bsky.social! Marty was a Forest of Reading nominee last year and shares his behind-the-scenes experience at our incredible annual festival. accessola.com/view-from-a-... @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social @forestofreading.bsky.social
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View from a Tree Nominee - Ontario Library Association
View from a Tree Nominee Marty Chan September 1, 2025 Share on facebook Share on linkedin As a kids’ author, I thought I had seen everything until the Silver Birch Express ceremony. With twenty-five y...
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Canadian School Library @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
"When a school library is properly staffed by trained professionals, there are opportunities to engage students in conversations about the books they are choosing and help them make selections that fit their developmental maturity." #TLSky ➡️ www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/csl-statemen...
statement re: possible book bannings
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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is on Saturday, April 26! Find a local indie bookstore & check their socials for specials on this day! www.indiebookstores.ca/bookstores/ #cibd2025 #books
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day graphic, illustration by Josée Bisaillon. Art depicts a street with bookstores that have giant plants growing from them. The plants have flowers made of books. Various people walk and bike to the bookstores.
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The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The 2025 CCBC Silent Auction is now open! Browse the items and place your bids. Visit www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ccbc-silent-auction. Funds raised go directly to supporting Canadian Children's Book Week. Thank you for your generous support!
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Funds raised go directly to supporting Canadian Children's Book Week, a celebration of Canadian stories that tours authors, illustrators, and storytellers across the country, connecting them with more...
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Aggie Gasior @canuckclassroom.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
From fan girl to guest ❤️ Everything I learned about being a better TL this year came from Amy's show and her guests. To get to be one this time was an honour. Please have a listen (to any episode, really - but if you are interested in hearing about my TL experience, I'm on episode #315) #TLSky
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Aggie Gasior @canuckclassroom.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I stepped out of my comfort zone and recorded a podcast episode w/Amy Hermon of @slupodcast.bsky.social - we chatted US-Canada relations, teaching in Canada and TL life ❤️ It airs tomorrow #Librarian #TLSky #Skybrarians
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Calling all school library professionals! Interested in writing for us? Submissions are open for our September 2025 issue (Belonging @ Your Library). Deadline is May 5, 2025.
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Canadian School Library @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Today feels like a good day to remind you about the Forest of Reading Festival nominees celebrating 🇨🇦 authors, illustrators, and publishers. See forestofreading.com for all nominees and be sure to support a Canadian local bookstore when purchasing. #TLSky
White Pine nomineesBlue Spruce NomineesSilver Birch NomineesRed Maple Nominees
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Calling all #ONSchoolLibraries friends! Our submissions are now open for the May 2025 issue of The Teaching Librarian! Our theme is “Heroes @ Your Library.” Submission deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025 #SchoolLibraryJoy
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
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Canadian School Library @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Have you signed up for The Ontario Library Superconference yet? Be sure to add TMC8 to your full conference experience. OR come to the TMC8 conference for $275 Full details: tmc.canadianschoollibraries.ca/.../TMC8... #TLSky #EduSky
TMC8 details
• Access to all Friday workshops & Super Expo
• Friday Super Conference school library sessions, including OSLA Spotlight Speaker Lindsay Zier-Vogel
• Friday evening dinner with TMC Keynote Speaker Leslie Weir
• Continental breakfast and boxed lunch Saturday
• Interactive TMC Research Symposium led by Canadian School Libraries leaders
• TMC Spotlight Speakers Dr. Keith Curry Lance and Dr. Dianne Oberg
• Table Talks and papers by school library learning leaders
See full details here: https://tmc.canadianschoollibraries.ca/.../TMC8...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
We are so excited to present our new logo! And even more excited to see it in print with the next edition of The Teaching Librarian magazine! January 2025 edition "Mystery @ Your Library" coming soon...as soon as we clear up that little postal strike issue...
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 25/11/2024
*Updated* Resources for Educators & Librarians on Bluesky. Includes quick ways to find other educators, events, Primary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School English Teachers, School Librarians, etc. publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo... #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #Skybrarians
Graphic with text reading 'Resources for Educators & Librarians on Bluesky,' featuring a tree with blue butterflies, a QR code, and '@debbieohi.com' at the bottom.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 27/09/2024
I was honoured to participate in this #SaveOurSchoolLibraries video along w/ @jtorrescomics.bsky.social Curtis Campbell, Catherine Hernandez, Lawrence Hill, Sarabeth Holden, Louisa Onomé, Vikki Vansickle, & Lindsay Zier-Vogel. cc: @tingl.bsky.social #LibrariesMatter youtu.be/YjJb6qUPejM?...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Interested in writing for us? We are now open for submissions for our January edition, Mystery @ Your Library.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 07/05/2024
Tomorrow, doing the monthly giveaway raffle from everyone has preordered I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS & filled out this form so far: allthebooks.paperform.co Thanks to all who have preordered my solo picture bk so far!Launches Sept.17/2024 from Simon & Schuster: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
Photo of many packages containing a small handmade pendant with the message "I want to read ALL the books", with different illustrations.Tote bag with the message I Want To Read ALL The books, with cover illustration showing a blissful young girl hugging a book, a white dog holding a book, surrounded by piles of books.
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 03/05/2024
May issue of 'The Teaching Librarian' is hot off the press! Read all about our #SchoolLibraryJoy!
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/05/2024
Thanks to Martha Brack Martin for interviewing me for The Teaching Librarian aka @tingl.bsky.social, the Ontario School Library Association magazine, May 2024 issue! accessola.com/media/the-te... #Edusky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian
Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi featured in a publication with the headline 'Meet the Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi' above her smiling portrait. She wears glasses and stands before a brick wall. Below her photo, text discusses her work and creative process, accompanied by graphics of a pen, paper clips, and other items.Photo of a magazine called The Teaching Librarian: The Magazine of the Ontario School Library Association, May 2024 issue. Background photo is blurry, hinting at a classroom interior with a teacher and students. Featured headlines include School Library Joy and The Power Of Books.
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 14/01/2024
The January '24 edition of TingL is out! Gaming@YourLibrary is filled with ideas, news, recommendations, plus all the usual fixtures and more. Need to renew your membership? Go to bit.ly/3tK3gaT
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 05/12/2023
Have you renewed your OSLA membership lately? Take advantage of this30% discount! accessola.com/membership-i...
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The Teaching Librarian Magazine @tingl.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
Do you know an amazing school library technician? How about a teacher-librarian who makes a huge impact in a school? Or an supportive administrator? Take a moment to nominate them for an OLA Award! #SchoolLibraryJoy #LibrariesForLife #ONSchoolLibraries #OntEd accessola.com/membership-i...
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TL Tales @tltales.bsky.social · 10/11/2023
Have you seen this statement from The Writers Union of Canada about Shadow Banning of Books? writersunion.ca/memo-suggest...
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Memo Suggests Shadow-Banning of LGBTQIA2S+ Books in Some Ontario Schools | The Writers' Union of Can...
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Michelle Arbuckle @marbuckle.bsky.social · 09/11/2023
Exploring the issues of today’s world through reading is a vital ingredient in helping our children become active and knowledgeable participants of our society.  OLA has growing concerns around book challenges and a child's right to read. bit.ly/2023bookchal...
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