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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Adding a few more badges to my digital toolbox! 🏅✨ Inspired by @zbrarian.bsky.social The Library Stage episode on microbadging, I earned 3 Google AI Educator Series badges: Gemini, Gemini Notebook & Vibe Coding. Bite-sized PD + new skills = a win! 💙 #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #edtech #GoogleAI

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Yep that’s me! What have badges done for me? I discuss it on the latest #TheLibraryStage podcast!! #schoollibrarian #edtech #librarian

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

She has 32 digital badges. 👀 @zbrarian.bsky.social on micro-credentials: both sides. Where she lands: ask what it replaces in your practice, not what it adds to your bio. 🎧 canva.link/thelibraryst... #TheLibraryStage #EdTech #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #schoollibrarians #takethestage

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In case you missed it, I created a website (with @adobeexpress.adobe.com ) which includes resources and activities for all the YART author panels. These are free for you to use in your library! If you have any questions, please let me know! #adobeedu #creativelibrarian #schoollibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Excited to announce the panel, The Author's Process: Behind the Pen with some amazing authors, moderaed by Paige Bowman. See you on Monday, 3/30 at 11:30, Room 352D @TLA conference! #books #bookrecs #schoollibrarian #authors #yalit #yafiction #txla26 #YAauthors #hslibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

When life gets a little too loud, books hit mute in the best way. 💭 Because sometimes the best way to deal with reality… is to take a break from it. 📚💫 Come see this amazing panel on Monday, 3/30 at 10am, Room 352D, moderated by Lauren Claymon!! #books #bookrecs #schoollibrarian #txla26

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Anything by Rex Ogle; Art of Thieves was amazing. Go to the website and you will see every author/book that made the list.

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This one is close to my heart! As current chair of SPOT, I am excited to announce the SPOT-Spirit of Texas Reading List Author Panel at TLA'26, moderated by past Chair, Lauren Scott, Sunday 3/29 at 12:30pm, Room 360AD. #books #bookrecs #schoollibrarian #yalit #yafiction #txla26 #hslibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Excited to announce the Tayshas Reading List Author panel at Texas Library Association Conference, moderated by @whiteleyreads Sunday 3/29 at 11:00am, Room 360AD. #books #bookrecs #schoollibrarian #authors #yalit #yafiction #txla26

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Excited to announce the Mavericks Reading List Author panel @txla_1902 moderated by Mavericks Chair @dr.noreads /Rebecca Novotny, Sunday 3/29 at 9:30am, Room 360AD. #books #bookrecs #schoollibrarian #authors #graphicnovels #txla26 #txla #txasl

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Thank you @sbkslibrary.bsky.social for the arcs! Perfect timing for Spring Break Reading!! #book #books #schoollibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Had the most amazing time @nttbfest.bsky.social festival day interviewing so many amazing authors. Thank you for sharing your stories, answering questions and having fun with everyone! Can’t wait to read the sequels!! #books #author #bookrecommendations #nttbf #schoollibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It’s simple and works great! Sorry I missed you at AASL!!!

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Yes, there were truly over 50,000+ visits to the library. added 1000 new books to the collection. From breakouts to wordsearches and coloring pages to origami & contests, it's been a whirlwind on my own... #librarian #schoollibrarian #stats #books #bookinfluencer

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Updated my 1st 9 weeks stats while in between sessions @aaslala.bsky.social conference...what a wild first 9 weeks. Best item I ever purchased was a people counter to help track visits.

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🚢 I'm getting ready to Set Sail for #glmasi25 First time in Savannah, 2nd time attending/presenting. Cannot wait to reconnect with Georgia #librarian friends & make new connections! Thanks for having me back!! #skybrarian #librarian #schoollibrarian @glma-inc.bsky.social @wakelet.bsky.social

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A8: My why is to promote the love of reading. By coming into the new school year with a ton of recs, Ss see that it's not just "my job" but my LOVE of books, something I want to pass on to them. My why is to provide Ss with books that they can relate to, that they see themselves in #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I kind of rambled here, but hopefully you get what I am saying :)

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A7: with summer reading, offer them choices, it's all about Student Voice & Choice. They are tired of the usual book report. By creating the "If You Like" book recs, it helps students branch off from what they already like/know, introducing them to new authors. #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A6: hmmm, good question. Definitely balance, especially when we start back at school & I have a stack of recs ready to book talk during orientation. If just one student grabs one of the books I booktalk, I consider that a WIN! #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I love Rex. He's is so amazing. He may come to our Graphic Novel week next year. He's super generous and just so open about his life. I have boys devouring his books. He's been on a few panels I have moderated & I am always awestruck by him #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

When We Ride destroyed me...It's one I will read again and again. #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A5: EMPATHY! The importance of reading...The dangers of Social Media & teaching them to be careful what they post. It will come back & bite you. There's just so many but these are at the top of my list. #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A1: The characters, or rather the story line from Nikki Erlick's, The Measure. Makes you really think about opening up that Pandora's Box. As much as I would WANT TO, I am learning to say NO more. No more assistant, so I am going to have to say no a lot in the fall. #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A3: reading with quiet music in the background. The lofi playlists on Spotify are so calming. I also want to ramp up my audiobook time. Love just crashing on a chair/couch and reading away! #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A2: brushing up on some of my edtech favorites, especially @adobeexpress.adobe.com So many ideas I can bring back to my campus. Also brainstorming new programming, which I find lots of suggestions/ideas here and on Instagram. #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A1: catching up on my personal TBR & reading for my reading committees. I switch back and forth between the two, keeps my head on straight! Right now reading Kill Creatures by Rory Power & the second Crescent City book #TLSkyChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

HI ALL! Debby Zeman, HS Librarian in the DFW area. Besties with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social & excited to be here! #TLSkyChat

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Join @shannonmmiller.bsky.social & @follettcontent.bsky.social to kick off their summer #webinar series 📆 June 10 4PM CST to get #picturebooks #MG & #YA #bookrecommendations from Shannon, me, @zbrarian.bsky.social & @missperez Register & watch the recording for BTS! tiny.cc/JuneFollett

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Follett Content @follettcontent.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Kick off the summer w/ an inspiring #Webinar w/ @shannonmmiller.bsky.social @thenextgenlib.bsky.social @zbrarian.bsky.social @miss_perez1106. They'll share book recommendations & more! 🔗 www.follettcontent.com/events/listi... #BackToSchool #BookTalk #TLSky #EduSky #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #EdChat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I am so excited and honored to share that I am now an @adobecreativeeducators Innovator! I can't wait to learn & grow with this amazing group of educators & share all I learn with the library community!! #creativelibrarian #adobeexpress #adobeedu #schoollibrarians #skybrarian #hslibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I took a chance on this program and it has been a winner! Give the Ss an opportunity and they will run with it. I plan on framing this first mosaic in a poster frame and hang it in the library. Hope to do more of these in the coming school year! Want to know more, let me know! #skybrarian #library

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

@hebron_hs student creativity has been off the charts as we celebrate #schoollibrarymonth I got this idea from a fellow librarian on Facebook. It's a collaborative mosaic, made with sharpie paint markers and wooden puzzle pieces I purchased on Amazon. It's all about sharing their love of reading.

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

This event is open to all educators and packed with engaging sessions on: 📖 Digital storytelling & read-aloud strategies 🎙️ Podcasting & video creation 📚 #BookTrailers & #BookTalks ➗ Math + @AdobeExpress 📢 Reader’s advisory, morning announcements & news-style creations—and more! #CreativeLibFest

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🦄 Exciting News—I’m Presenting at the 1st Ever #CreativeLibFest! ✨ Join us! ✨ 📆 Saturday, April 26 | 11 AM–2:30 PMEST 🔗 Register Here adobe.ly/creativelibf... 🏅 Earn your Level 1 #AdobeCreativeEducator certification 🎁 And of course, don’t miss out on awesome door prizes! #skybrarian #adobeexpress

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Yes it’s the Texas library association annual conference. Around 5000 librarians from all around the country attend. Best time of the year! 📚

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

It’s that time again! You get a sticker, you get a ribbon! Cannot wait to see my #pln next week @txla_1902 find me to grab some swag! Look out, here come the #librarians !!🥳 #librarian #schoollibrarian #schoollibrary #skybrarian #stickers #bookinfluencer #txla25

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Headed to TLA next week? Be sure to find me & grab our brand new SPOT posters and bookmarks! A HUGE thank you to @golibraia for sponsoring the SPOT Reading Committee! These are amazing! #books #spiritoftexas #read #hslibrarian #middleschoollibrarian #highschoollibrarian #texas #skybrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

12 new @breakoutedu.bsky.social kits w/ expansion packs added to Hebron HS Library! Can’t wait to use these new kits w/the Ss. Thanks to a generous grant from Castle Hills Education Foundation! #breakoutedu #escaperoom #skybrarianl #librarians #hslibrarian #schoollibrarian #breakouteduambassador

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

TLA25 is right around the corner. Here’s some more amazing panels of authors you need to attend!! Hope to see you there! #librarian #schoollibrarian #tlchat #skybrarian #books #bookrecommendation #tlchat

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Had the best time with AP Lit students last week trying to escape the Poisoneood Bible @breakoutedu.bsky.social game I created. Fastest time was 10:15!! Everyone had a blast! Can’t wait to play again… #breakouteduambassador #breakoutedu #hslibrary #hslibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

TLA25 is right around the corner. Here’s just two amazing panels of authors you need to attend! Lone Star & Tayshas! Hope to see you there! #librarian #schoollibrarian #tlchat #skybrarian #books #bookrecommendation

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

If you have never attended @nttbfest.bsky.social you are missing out. An amazing two days of celebrating the love of reading! #skybrarian #librarian #library this is just a sample of pics! Anyone who says kids don’t read needs to go see the kids faces when they meet their superhero authors!

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Always an honor to be able to moderate at @nttbfest.bsky.social Thank you to these amazing authors for sharing their books and experiences as a Young Adult author. If you haven’t attended you need to! #books #authors #schoollibrarians #librarians #skybrarians

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Z_Brarian @zbrarian.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Excited to be moderating two amazing author panels @nttbfest.bsky.social this weekend! It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Hope to see you there!! #tlchat #skybrarian #librarian #hslibrarian #schoollibrarian

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