@LibraryGal17

Wife| Mother| Librarian| Swimmer| Coach| Hockey Enthusiast. Wanna-be writer and techie. An Alaskan lost in Texas.

 San Antonio, TX
Joined April 2016
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I still have more books that would do better in kids' hands than on my shelves, so it's time for another #giveaway. Want to win these 9 picture books (some of which are signed)?⁠ ⁠ To enter: follow, like, and *repost* and/or comment and tag a friend. Winner selected Saturday! (yes! you can REPOST on Instagram now)⁠ #kidlit #picturebooks #books
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Libraries provide access to diverse books that provide windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors for our teens, better preparing them for the world beyond school. That's another reason we love libraries!
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We love librarians because they spread their love of literature to our kids!
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Survey says! Studies have found that school libraries are an integral part of increasing literacy levels among students in poverty. #TxLege #SchoolLibraries #TASL
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Parents absolutely get to decide what books their kids read or don’t, but their jurisdiction doesn’t extend to other people’s children. Our family (and many others) wants our kids/grandkids to read accurate history and the rich stories of ALL of humanity. Leave our kids alone.
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A reminder, even though school is out in Texas(and elsewhere) your school boards are still meeting. Keep an eye on their posted agendas so things don't slip by. Defending intellectual freedom is a year round effort!
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❤️📚It’s National Library Week!📚❤️I’m giving away 6 copies of THIS IS A STORY by @MrSchuReads and illustrated by me. Our book celebrates libraries, librarians and the power and importance of story. RT for a chance to win a copy! I’ll select 6 winners on Tuesday 4/25 at 10pm EST
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Journalists-This week is National Library Week. We encourage you to ask tough questions and dig deeper into those wanting to restrict content or close public libraries, talk to BIPOC and LGBTQ authors as well, talk to librarians on the ground and do a deeper dive. 1/2
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We just learned about this wonderful thing that @RosenPublishing is doing for librarians. You can join in. wethelibrarians.org/

We the Librarians

Honoring the work of fellow librarians with messages of support and resilience.

wethelibrarians.org
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Librarians love to find kids the perfect book. And we're good at it.
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Libraries are places where students have access to a diversity of ideas and to library staff who support their learning and literacy. Every student deserves that.
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To support National Reading month in March I’m giving away five copies of TURTLE IN A TREE to educators with the option of a virtual classroom visit! To enter: like this post & comment! RT will add extra entry. You can enter on behalf of an educator in your life! #kidlit
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Book giveaway! 💙🦦 I'm giving away five signed copies of my newest #mglit novel, #Odder. RT and follow me for a chance to win one. Tag your otter half for a bonus entry. I'll choose and notify 5 random winners on February 2 at 2 PM PT. #mglit @MacKidsBooks
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The climate of fear surrounding schools in numerous states from the #EdScare has gotten this extreme. Administrators imagine more danger reading books than banning them. Does not portend well for where public education is heading. #FreeTheBooks #FReadom
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“The graphic novel is a frequent target of censorship, and remains essential reading not just to understand our history but our present as well.”-- @ruthedickey, Exec Dir @nationalbook #NBAwards
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Youth deserve access to books that reflect their stories. "I don't want a kid to ever feel like they're not welcomed...we're now saying to a part of our population that is in our schools...'we're sorry, you don't exist.'" —Beverly D chron.com/news/houston-texas… #UniteAgainstBookBans

Texas school district bans all books with gender fluid characters

In August, the same district removed the Bible and a graphic novel depicting the life of Anne Frank. 

chron.com
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"While every individual has the right & responsibility to make decisions about what materials are suitable for themselves, no one and no group has the right to make rules restricting what other people read - this vital American freedom must be protected." bridgemi.com/guest-commentar…

Opinion | Book bans are hurting Michigan and must be stopped - Bridge Michigan

While every individual has the right and responsibility to make decisions about what materials are suitable for themselves, no one and no group has the right to make rules restricting what other...

bridgemi.com
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If we are really preparing high school students for college and beyond, shouldn't they be able to make choices of what to read? This student thinks so. lancasteronline.com/opinion/…
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I’d like to giveaway 3 copies of @LaekanZeaKemp’s new book, Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza, from my local indie (Browsers Books -Olympia WA) to help make up for this bungled book event! To enter like and RT this post. I’ll draw 3 winners tomorrow 10/3! Happy Reading! – at Boston Harbor, WA
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Librarians/teachers - don't forget to complete our short totally anonymous survey if you are facing censorship or harassment (or even if you aren't). Want to quantify this moment. forms.gle/MqCRxnrkF42pnuss6
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