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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

So everyone knows, I had a kid tell me the holocaust wasn’t real and that he can’t imagine me being a history teacher because I’d just try to lie to kids. Weird time at school right now. #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Anyone else considering leaving education after this school year? It feels like a monumental task to have to teach empathy&history without being witch hunted in the McCarthy era coming up. I have a son to raise. Raising everyone else’s children because they won’t take the time to is scary. #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I’ve been crying on and off all day because I am so afraid for the rhetoric DJT put into place that my students will start to quote as facts

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I just finished this one and I am staring in the distance trying to process it. Holy crap. 10/10. #BookSky

Blue book cover with a door opening in the middle and a staircase made of books coming out. A woman is falling out of the door. Book title “The Book of Doors” is in yellow. Author’s name - Gareth Brown - is in white.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Books that stayed with me except I tell you why: This book was the rawest form of vulnerability I have ever read. Chanel explains shame, PTSD, protectiveness, depression, etc. with such a gentle touch. Her writing is impeccable and she took back her story with a vengeance writing this. #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

20 books that stayed with me except I explain why: I went from working/student teaching in an extremely rural school district to a diverse district. But even within the diverse district, there were cliques based on cultures and homelands of my students. This book was exactly what I needed to read.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

20 books that stayed with me except I explain why. This was the first series in my adulthood that I obsessed over. I was probably 21 and picked the first book up not expecting to love the story line and fantasy of it all. #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Music Video Friday in English 12! Today’s songs: Either Way by Chris Stapleton This Is America by Childish Gambino #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

First day back from break and the jitters have hit. What if I forgot how to teach? What if my kids forgot who I am? #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Books that stayed with me except I explain why: When I was in 7th grade, my ELA teacher told me about a new book that I may like. I read this for the first time that year. And I’ve read it 5+ times since. I remember feeling so enamored by the “sci-fi” lifestyle. #BookSky #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Setting the intention of 60 books this year. I was going to do 52 but I read more during breaks so I’m giving myself some leeway with the amount of traveling we have this year. Let’s crack into it 📖 #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Had a baby via major surgery and survived the PPD/PPA that followed.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Finally hit my 80 book goal today after finishing these up. I cannot WAIT to read the next Red Rising book! And I’ll Be Gone for Christmas was cute and inclusive! #BookSky

Black book cover with a Red Wing. Title is in white. It reads Red Rising and author is Pierce Brown.

Shows screenshot of book cover for I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone. Cover has two girls on it. The girl on the left is African American and is sitting on a chair by a fire with a book. The girl on the right is also African American and is walking on a street with a coffee and shopping bags.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

If you have left education, what is your career now? This feels like a decision I’m going to have to really mull over in the next few months. #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

20 books that stayed with me but I explain why: I have reread this book easily 5 times. I tell anyone who loves a bit of fantasy, a bit of LGBT, a bit of mystery to read this. The plot twist the first time will stick with me forever. I wish I could read this for the first time again. #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Remember how I said my husband and baby had Covid? Well the trifecta has been completed because now ~I~ have Covid. I had to take care of my baby. The mask didn’t help and he needed me. I’m scared and sick but I would do it again if it meant he felt comfortable when he was sick. #MomSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I am reading a book now though that my friend told me to read months ago and I put it off. I want to stay up to read it knowing I’d regret that decision. We are so back. #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I read a book so bad that I gave it a 1 star. I never do that. My brain can’t compute it still. And the reviews for it were just as rough. Oof. #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Husband and 4 month old son have Covid. I’m still negative so helping with a mask on and sanitizing everything. Happy holidays 🥴🥴

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I have posted a couple of times about postpartum depression or anxiety but it is really kicking my butt right now. I need winter break so bad.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

20 defining books except I explain why… The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I love a cute little novella and this filled the vibe I was looking for! #BookSky

A periwinkle book cover with Christmas lights and a snow globe. Author is Ali Hazelwood. Book is A Cruel Winter With You

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

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. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 20:

A navy blue book cover with yellow writing. Title is The Midnight Library. Author is Matt Haig.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I’m having stiff neck muscle issues and this is enough to take me out for a day. Jesus take the wheel

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Just finished this one and…I feel underwhelmed. #BookSky

Book cover that’s purple and blue with sunset colored flowers and a vial. Book is the Lost Apothecary. Author is Sarah Penner.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This week has felt like it was 3 months long

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

A book cover with 6 drinks on it: Coke, wine, tea, beer, whiskey, and coffee. Book title is a A History of the World in 6 Glasses. Author is Tom Standage.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Just preordered my copy! Can’t wait to read it 🫶🏼

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Book cover with a girl in snow gear and goggles. In the goggles is a man. The book title is Baggage Claim. The author is Juliana Smith.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We have a PD in the morning so it’s a 2 hour delay for kids. My brain realizes I still have to get up at the same time but also it’s telling me I can stay up because I have a 2 hour delay. Send help. #EduSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The book we started in English 12 has been a hit so far. A few kids who usually HATE reading are following along actively. One girl is mad I chose a “horror and bloody” book because she has to eat her breakfast during my class. So she’s reading ahead instead 😂 #EduSky #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Book cover with a red inkblot test type image with a person screaming inside it. Book title is Mindhunter. Author is John Douglas.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Woke up anxious and full of sadness. People don’t talk about PPA/PPD following moms back into the workforce. Time to teach kids and turn it “on” when I just want to sit and cry. It’ll get better eventually.

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Mark Winegar, Ed.D. @mark4ed.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

It is a beautiful dream. Let us make it a reality.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

When I taught African American Studies, we did a unit on modern day issues in the AA community. I used this book to show that modern doesn’t just mean the 2020s but the 1960s (and a little before too). #EduSky

Book cover with Martin Luther King Jr. Title is Children of the Dream. Author is Laurel Holliday.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Cover of book with Martin Luther King Jr. title is Children of the Dream. Author is Laurel Holliday.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Said I was going to bed at 9:30. It’s almost 11. This is why cell phones will ruin me 🥴😂😂

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Starting a new book with my seniors tomorrow. Here’s to hoping they like this better than Beowulf 😮‍💨🤞🏼 #EduSky #BookSky

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

That other app is causing me to be a mean person because people are coming after everything I love (Ohio State and Taylor Swift). In what world do I want my timeline filled with hate towards either of those things? Someone isn’t reading the room very well.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Teal book cover. Title is The Summer I Turned Pretty. Author is Jenny Han.

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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 30/11/2024

I threw this book down because it physically hurt but @theferocity.bsky.social’s writing is like coming up for air so I had to pick it back up just as quickly.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

My family and I are going to the OSU v Michigan game today. It feels like 16 degrees rn and the game hasn’t even started. Morale is low.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Black book cover with red words. Says “How We Fight For Our Lives” by Saeed Jones

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I’m not a huge contributor to the kitchen BUT I made a pie for Thanksgiving and my nephew said it’s the best pie he’s ever had and that’ll be on my resume moving forward.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A man on a book cover looking in pain. The title is A Little Life. The Author is Hanya Tanagihari

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Decided to do a quick audiobook this morning! Great poems especially for mothers. #BookSky

A bee being dissected on a book cover. Book is called Requeening by Amanda Moore.

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Red pink and black book cover. Says
THREE MOTHERS. HOW THE MOTHERS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MALCOLM X,
AND JAMES BALDWIN SHAPED A NATION. Written by: ANNA MALAIKA TUBBS

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Tory. @torystorytime.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Forgot day 10 (OOP) 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. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 10:

Young Adult book cover with the words Graceling. Author is Kristin Cashore.

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