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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

National conferences are reunions for reconnecting with friends!🥰 #AASL25 @wpray.bsky.social @livluvlibrary.bsky.social @andreatrudeau.bsky.social @dshensleyedu.bsky.social

School librarians at a national conference

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Excited to share this conversation with @wpray.bsky.social!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Grateful for my dear #TALLTexans22 family for including me in this amazing opportunity to present at our upcoming 2026 Texas Library Association Annual Conference. • I can't wait to share with Christina Taylor, Chamong Siong, & Mark Gottschalk. The combined expertise in this group is 🔥🔥🔥. • #txla26

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Will you be in Denton next week? Let's connect! This is what I'll be doing at our annual convention. Where will you be? #SOAR #tso25 #DKGimpact • PS. Sending all my librarian friends at the American Library Association annual conference in Philly some love! #ALAAC25 I miss y'all!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I'm super excited to present Canva in a non-traditional way at this year's DKG-Texas State Organization convention. I love graphic design. I can't wait to see who will join me with their ideas, what they will create, and how amazing they'll feel to walk more confidently in graphic design.🤩

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I was honored to receive Region One's invitation to celebrate the inaugural Innovative Librarian's luncheon. The District 4 Executive Board was invited because 2 of our officers were recognized. I'm so proud of each of them & so lucky to have them serve The Texas Library Association in our district.

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

"I wish I knew then what I know now." Let's talk #genrification. I'm eagerly undertaking this project next month. #BoutTime I need to buy labels. 😬 • 🤔What's your tried and true? Share what you wish you knew before you genrified your school library collection

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

When your campus tech creates amazingness to celebrate you with advocacy 🥹 • I love being back in the library. Despite all the shenanigans toward librarians, funding for libraries, & threats to intellectual freedom, this job is the best ever.💯 • Here's to continued growth & advocacy for my kiddos.🙌🏽

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

The coolest thing in the Dallas night sky. Thanks, Omni Dallas! #txla25 Enjoying this neat sight with @becalzada.bsky.social

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NPR @npr.org · 31/03/2025

JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

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The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I'm having a breakfast of champions before heading flying to Dallas for #txla25.

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Libraries change lives. At Librarians Building Libraries, our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all. Learn more at sites.google.com/view/buildin... #TLsky #booksky

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Our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all.

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

🎯"YOU need to acknowledge that you ARE a leader. The nature of effective school librarianship requires that each one of us be a leader, so stop pretending you’re “just” a school librarian." I can always embrace my potential. Thx, @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social!🙏🏽 knowledgequest.aasl.org/weve-got-to-...

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We’ve Got to Lead to Succeed: It’s Time to Step Up, Step In, And Get Out of Your Own Way | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

✨ #RightToReadDay is April 7! This year, we’re #DrawnToFreedom: the freedom to read, access information, and find community—all of the opportunities our libraries provide. But these freedoms are under attack. Take action to defend them this Right to Read Day: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...

Right to Read Day: Drawn to Freedom. April 7, 2025. #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. bit.ly/RightToReadDay. Accompanying the text is artwork by Nate Powell of a library and the many things library users can do there.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

“Editorial Board members play a critical role in shaping the journal’s direction by identifying emerging research and key findings that impact school libraries." Apply to serve today. More information available at: engage.aasl.org/slr

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

📢Attention School Librarians in the RGV: officer nominations for District 4 are open! We have a fabulous group of talented librarians that I know would make District 4 shine. ☑️Bominate someone you know would be a great fit - yourself included! #TxLAD4

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I PASSED MY QUALIFYING EXAMS! Somebody pinch me! 🫣 I have gone from doctoral student to doctoral candidate.👆🏼 • I'm blessed in so many ways to be here and am excited to begin my librarian advocacy work through arts-based research. • #PhDorBust #FuturaDra #PhDJourney #WreckEm

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

My word! Its been a while since I've posted. I'm still here, y'all! • Here is my attempt at Blind Date With A Book. Kids have loved it. One student even rewrapped a book she read because someone else just *had to read it too. 🥰🥲

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🎉I'm grateful to partner with my school's parent liaison to share about our robust digital library!📚 #MackinVia Presentaré en inglés y español. ¡Mi mero mole! 😎 #MissionCISD

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

The latest SLLN Podcast is here, featuring school librarian Andrea Keller! She shares her tips for collaborating with her special education teachers to have a truly inclusive library experience - don't miss it! sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/shared-adven... #TLSky #EduSky

The School Librarian Learning Network Podcast
Episode 38: "Shared Adventures: Special Needs & School Libraries" with Andres Keller
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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Y'all. Get. In. On. This! #Genially is an awesome tool, and this is the cheapest you're gonna get it!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Is anyone paying for Remind? How much does that run nowadays? What else are my librarian/educator peers using to share news with their communities? I need to share news with about 600 people in real time.

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

It's that time of year! 📚🎉

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Happy to see lots of friends popping on!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

🎉Gettin' those scholarships! I am grateful for all the opportunities I've had to apply for aid in the district. Y'all have no idea how much it's come in handy. 🥲 Thank you, MCISD EF! #PhDBound #GoForGold

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 22/07/2024

I wrapped up my time with the DKG Ignite: Leaders Empowering Leaders Program. It was fantastic! Learning in the Texas Executive Educator program & from its renowned faculty was a perfect follow-up to the #TALLTexans Institute. It couldn't have happened at a more opportune time! TY, DKG! #DKGIgnite24

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 19/07/2024

Learning with women educators from the Netherlands and Estonia. Growing and learning how I can take my presentation game to the next level from one of the best.🤩🤘🏽 PS. Why did I not go into communication as a degree?🤔

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 15/07/2024

🤯Is this real life? This week, I will embark on an amazing leadership journey with the Texas Executive Education program of the McCombs School of Business at UT.🤯 🔥I am growing and learning at the DKG Ignite Leaders Empowering Leaders program. (I am not into business, but school is super rad.) 🤩

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 06/07/2024

🥰I am reminiscing about my first experience presenting at an academic conference - ICQI at UI Champagne-Urbana. I enjoyed meeting autoethnography pioneers Art Bochner and Carolyn Ellis. I also presented about using narrative inquiry to explore school librarian stories and my PhD journey. #ICQI

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

🎯While reading about approaches to community-based research and the scholarship of engagement, I ran across this gem: "We need to invest in the future through the knowledge industry" (Boyer, 1996). To invest in school libraries and certified librarians is to invest in our future.

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

Oh my goodness! I need to catch up on my posts!!! Stay tuned for a bunch of latergrampostthings. 🤣

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

Having worked in the private sector & hospitality, I'm excited to share about enhancing #CustomerService through #EmotionalIntelligence/ quotient. A fabulous #TALLTexans22 panel will share diverse views & resources to improve #EQ & quality service. Join us! #txla24 @zthelibrarychica.bsky.social

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

📢Will you be at TxLA 24? Do you live in the San Antonio area? Does your teen need community service hours for college or a club/org? Let's connect! Volunteering at TLA is an unforgettable rewarding experience. Wanna know more? I'll be happy to share about serving with you. 🙂

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

🎉 My poster session was approved; I'm presenting! I'm enjoying planning a perfectly balanced experience of learning, enjoying, & networking at the best library conference in the nation! Sharin', discoverin', & bondin'. 🥰 Excited for April, y'all! We're only six weeks away!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

📝I've never been a fan of teaching grammar in isolation. practical application is the way to go, & I can't think of anything more practical than tell your story by creating a garden handbook w/one of my faves: Book Creator! We're diving into writing & collaborative spaces!

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

School Principals, Library Directors, & Deans, here's why you should encourage and support your library staff to attend the Texas Library Association conference. #txla24

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2024

Don't miss it! Dropping first thing 1/29, check out school librarian @librarianjones.bsky.social 's episode of the #SLLNPodcast! She shares a GREAT lesson about student online safety - great stuff! sllnpodcast.libsyn.com

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

I'm happy - and I mean giddy-all-smiles happy - to present at this year's TLA conference in San Antonio. I will moderate a panel of a few of my favorite people: Z Bayardo, Rebecca Ivey, & Mark Gottschalk (1 of my fab 5 TALL mentors).🙌🏽 🤩Look at these digital badges, y'all! 😍¡Qué preciosidad! #txla24

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

When you finally have access to your garden grant money.😅 Glad we're planting natives!🌿

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 14/01/2024

🎉LADIES! Thank you for accepting your nomination! Regardless of who is selected, #TASL has 💯🎯 women coming aboard. Best of luck, Katherine Harrison, Melissa @melsilerio.bsky.social, Amanda Trowbridge, & Rachael Welsh! TASL members, check your email for the ballot. #GoVote #TASLelections

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 04/01/2024

Things just keep getting better and better! Leanne Morgan, y'all! 🤩 EVERYONE is welcome to attend #txla24 in April.😁 Registration is open. What are you waiting for? It's gonna be all the rage! 🎉

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 04/01/2024

We've got wonderful programming lined up for you in April. It's only three - THREE months away, y'all. 🤩 It'll be here before you know it. Register today! #txla24

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

✅2021: Significance ✅2022: Purpose ✅2023: Confidence I head into 2024 with #GRIT in my heart & mind. With 3 major goals in sight for this year, I tap into my perseverance, resilience, passion, courage, & conscientiousness - qualities found in those with #GRIT.💪🏽 #OneWord2024

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Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. @wpray.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

👋🏽Hello, everyone! Welcome to my Bluesky feed! Let's connect!

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