Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 15/07/2026This is exactly why we define independent reading as "choice+talk+time+teacher support." We need to trust children's ability to choose for themselves. 020
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Who is going to @ncte.org in Philly in the fall? We always learn so much. We are going to be talking about some of our favorite topics: reading identity and authentic literacy in Pre K. We hope to see you there! @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social #NCTE2026 120
Reposted by Trusting ReadersPublisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Need a break from shoveling? We've got just the pile of #kidsbooks for you! From @florisbooks.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social and @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social www.publisherspotlight.com/new-snowball...publisherspotlight.comNew Snowball Stories - Publisher SpotlightCumulative tales build the way a snowball does: they get bigger as each new point in the tale passes to add another layer to the whole. Items (and sometimes people) are collected as the story moves al... 0104
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Back to Basics: Independent Reading Matters readingfortheloveofit.com/sessions/han... @readingforthelove.bsky.socialreadingfortheloveofit.comBack to Basics: Independent Reading MattersThe research on the positive impact of instruction in the areas of fluency, decoding, phonemic awareness, vocabulary and comprehension is well established. The research on the positive impact of teach... 030
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Do you know that we also love to teach writers? Join us for this free webinar, graciously hosted by Reading is Fundamental. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social #mentortexts 021
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 22/11/2025We are ready to talk about reading identity, writing identity, and engagement this afternoon at 2:45. Please join us! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social @twowritingteachers.bsky.social @ncte.org #NCTE25 020
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 08/11/2025I heard you read a part of this at the National Book Festival. I know many young readers who will love this series. 010
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 07/11/2025We hope to see you at NCTE, if the airlines cooperate. @lereece11.bsky.social @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social @candersonwriting.bsky.social @whitneylarocca.bsky.social #NCTE2025 062
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Teachers, librarians, children's authors, I highly recommend this documentary. When books are attacked, it is really the children who are being attacked. The First Amendment is being attacked. @librarianjones.com @slj.com @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social thelibrariansfilm.com/about/thelibrariansfilm.comAbout the Film - The Librarians Film | Official SiteLibrarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. 0178
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 27/10/2025It was very funny. Another child leaned over to me and whispered, “That’s a meme. Do you know what that is?” 000
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 27/10/2025How do you respond when you ask a child to tell you about how they feel about reading and their response is: “6 7.” @mrbgilson.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #edusky 420
Reposted by Trusting ReadersKate Messner @katemessner.com · 30/09/2025Wow!! Thrilled to see @librarianjones.com on the TIME100 List of the World's Most Influential Rising Stars for her work fighting for the freedom to read. time.com/collections/...time.comAmanda Jones Is on the 2025 TIME100 NextFind out why Amanda Jones is on this year’s list 16213
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Who wants to chat about books tonight? #TLSkyChat 020
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 17/09/2025We hope to see many colleagues in Denver. Now more than ever, we need to raise critical readers. @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social #ncte2025 031
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Delighted to hear @katemessner.com describe her new series about rescuing wildlife #NationalBookFestival 050
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 06/08/2025What are you favorite laugh-out-loud books to start the school year? @ncte.org @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #kidlit 020
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Of course it will be wondrous! It always is. 010
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 05/08/2025As you decide what books to read to start the school year, remember that there are many ways to build community. Interactive nonfiction books allow all students to chime in and feel welcome. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit #backtoschool 030
Reposted by Trusting ReadersThe Educator Collaborative @theedcollab.bsky.social · 04/08/2025📍SAVE THE DATE! Our Fall 2025 Gathering online K-12 Literacy Conference is Saturday, September 20. 🌟The opening keynote will be WONDROUS. Stay tuned! 2105
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Congratulations! A wonderful group of educators. 110
Reposted by Trusting ReadersPL Thomas EdD @plthomasedd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025open.substack.com/pub/thereadi...open.substack.comCentering Children and Working Towards Equity: Teaching All Children to Readby Catherine Compton-Lilly 021
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Yet another reason to love your local library- you can get professional development books! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @slj.com 040
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Thank you, Kate. That is very helpful. There were so many different numbers I found when researching this. 000
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Wonderful picture book authors, how many words is a typical fiction picture book? Any and all advice is welcome for this reading teacher working on her first picture book. Thank you! @katemessner.com @mrschureads.bsky.social @slj.com @mrschureads.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitchat 210
Reposted by Trusting ReadersEdutopia @edutopia.org · 13/06/2025Turn your walkthroughs into breakthroughs. Join us for our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social 💬 We’ll be talking about making instructional rounds matter! #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders 03411
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 11/06/2025We should get together! We write about reading identity with K-8 students. What about you? 100
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Tell us more about “nuance!” We also use it, along with “reading identity.” 210
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Thank you for sharing this. Very informative. 000
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Who is going to Denver in November? See you there! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #NCTE2025 060
Reposted by Trusting ReadersSchool Library Journal @slj.com · 02/05/2025The U.S. Department of Education declared its love for librarians on Facebook. It didn't go over as planned.slj.comDept of Education Posts Resonate on Facebook—Perhaps Not as IntendedThe U.S. Department of Education expressed its love of librarians. It was not well received. 0164
Reposted by Trusting ReadersClint Smith @clintsmithiii.bsky.social · 07/04/2025How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers) will be out September 2nd and is now available for pre-order. Can’t wait for you all to read it. Shout out to teachers. This is for y’all. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clint... 23663145
Trusting Readers @trustingreaders.bsky.social · 08/04/2025My most joyful work is doing read alouds in PreK. What are your favorite new books for PreK students? Thank you! @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #kidlit 120