Happy book birthday, Amanda Jones: Defender of Libraries & Wonder 🥳 THAT LIBRARIAN is Amanda’s truth + the truth of many other librarians working to provide access to literature, worlds, and knowledge for ALL. It’s also a reminder for you to speak up. Basically: A must read! msnbc.com/morning-joe/wa… via @msnbc

Don't mind us, we're just SOBBING over here with this amazing blog post by our summer intern, Layla ☾.😭❤️

EVERYONE deserves library joy 💛

It's a wrap! I was honored to be a PB Rising Stars mentor this summer to superstar Lisa A. Healy & also chat with runner-up Tracy Smith Schmidt each month. #Editor & #agent pals--> heads-up! They're ready for you! Thank you Ebony Lynn Mudd & Kailei Pew for the opportunity to give back.

Happy (almost) #BookBirthday BEAR'S BIG IDEA + 8 Qs with #kidlit author Sandra Nickel 📚. erindealey.com/book-birthday/… Illus, Il Sung Na Carolrhoda Lab Carol Hinz ⭐️The Dream Team!⭐️ Picture Book Parade 2024 #BookBoost Big Bear and Little Fish are back with the sweetest sequel! #teacher #librarian pals

Happy #BookBirthday BABY STEPS with illus by shiho pate, words by kimberlyderting ABRAMS Kids

We spy Ernesto Cisneros: On Social Media Hiatus in this great group! Sunday, Sept. 22nd at noon EST "a live chat about how to create #classroom writing communities with Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Lisa Stringfellow, Marcie Atkins, and Tina Athaide." Scan the QR code Kate Narita

Thank you to JustaTeacher's 1st grade scholars who helped launch The #Kindness Project. #Teachers #librarians more info + FREE activity sheet: teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flat-B… See my pinned tweet for a JUST FLOWERS & DEAR EARTH #Giveaway Sleeping Bear Press HarperKids East West Literary

Yayyy! Here’s a FREE activity sheet to go with it! teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flat-B… Kate Cosgrove Sleeping Bear Press 🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼

Imagine if every child learned to make environmentally conscious choices This #LitLinks lesson is the perfect for engaging readers 9+ in environmental education and inspiring them to take action. What are you waiting for? Laura Perdew #STEAM #sustainability patriciamnewman.com/?p=12187

One of my all-time favorite paintings. This thread explains the layers so well! #arthistory

Happy #BookBirthday (s) 🎉🎉Janet Nolan Albert Whitman & Co. Illus. Amy Zhing 🎃📚 "VERDICT This delightful Halloween-themed story would be a wonderful addition to any library’s collection, perfect for sparking excitement and enthusiasm about the spooky season.” —SchoolLibraryJournal

Happy #BookBirthday (s) Janet Nolan Illus. Emily Cox #nonfiction PB Albert Whitman & Co. 🎉🎉🦇📚 Discover how the people of Austin, Texas, stopped being afraid of the more than one million bats nesting under the Congress Avenue Bridge and, instead, welcomed them.

BEST kind of reviews--1st grade mom: JUST FLOWERS is H's fav right now. Every night after storytime & all the good nights, I leave & the light goes back on in her room. I wait & then go tell her "Lights out" & she is 'reading' your book. Kate Cosgrove #garden #kindness #gratitude

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For my September Good Day Sacramento segment, I'm speaking with Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Karina Talamantes about why it's important to VOTE YES ON MEASURE E! Libraries provide safety for kids, give people of all ages access to book & offers amazing programs for our community! Watch & find out