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Middle School librarian β€’ Teacher β€’ Adult Educatorβ€’ she/her

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Photo of me in front of my smartboard. Screen shows slide with title of the course I teach. Library Assistant Certificate of Recognition Course and my name Dawn Dickson.

Photo of me in front of my smartboard. Screen shows slide with title of the course I teach. Library Assistant Certificate of Recognition Course and my name Dawn Dickson.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Class 1 of my course begins this evening! Looking forward to meeting my new students! Together we will learn about school libraries / learning commons!

#AdultEducation #SchoolLibrarian #WorkInASchoolLibrary #LoveToTeach #LoveToLearn

10.03.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Animal stories for children - our reading suggestions Animal stories for children including titles by Iona Rangely, Joe Wicks, Satoshi Kitamura, Moira Butterfield, Toon Tellegen and Nina Bawden.

Recently updated on our site:
Animal stories for children – our reading suggestions. πŸ“šπŸ‘πŸΌ
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Animal stories for children - our reading suggestions with first chapter books, middle-grade fiction, teen novels and picture books by write...

08.03.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free reading resources to download Free reading resources to download including book list PDFs, reading records, reading challenges, posters, wallpapers & more.

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Free reading resources to download. πŸ“šπŸ‘πŸΌ
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Free reading resources to download, share, send home to parents, use in the classroom and use on school websites - including book list PDFs,...

08.03.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Middle school library display for International Women’s Day featuring the words What Would She Do? Display 
includes coloured silhouettes of women and books about women who have had an impact on our lives. Each book has a bookmark with a diverse group of women on it and the words She Had A Marvellous Time Ruining Everything which is a quote from a Taylor Swift song.

Middle school library display for International Women’s Day featuring the words What Would She Do? Display includes coloured silhouettes of women and books about women who have had an impact on our lives. Each book has a bookmark with a diverse group of women on it and the words She Had A Marvellous Time Ruining Everything which is a quote from a Taylor Swift song.

🚺 What Would She Do? Today is International Women’s Day! Check out a book on our display of books about women who have had an impact on our lives. Learn more in my blog post. dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

#InternationalWomensDay #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #MiddleSchool

08.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Display of middle school library books for Nutrition Month. Posters from Canada’s Food Guide.

Display of middle school library books for Nutrition Month. Posters from Canada’s Food Guide.

March is Nutrition Month! Come to the Learning Commons to check out a book from our display.

Check out my blog for more information: dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

Library display resources: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#NutritionMonth #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchool #LoveBooks #ReadBooks

04.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sign for Pink Shirt Day that says Be Kind. Books displayed with bookmarks that say Be Kind.

Sign for Pink Shirt Day that says Be Kind. Books displayed with bookmarks that say Be Kind.

πŸ‘š It is Pink Shirt Day in Canada! Started by a pair of high school boys in Nova Scotia in response to a bullying incident at their school. The day is now honoured in countries around the globe. Did you wear pink today?

#PinkShirtDay #BeKind #NoMoreBullying #StandUpForKindness #MiddleSchoolLibrary

26.02.2026 03:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Painting by Calgary artist Adrianne Williams depicting three women.

Painting by Calgary artist Adrianne Williams depicting three women.

Sign by the painting with the artist’s statement and bio.

Sign by the painting with the artist’s statement and bio.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Visit the library to see this piece by Calgary born artist Adrianne Williams! We are lucky to have it here on display in the school.

For more information, read my latest blog post at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

#LearningThroughTheArts #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveArt #CalgaryArtist #Friendship

05.02.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sign inviting students to write a book recommendation on a heart shaped paper. Bin of heart shaped papers in front of sign.

Sign inviting students to write a book recommendation on a heart shaped paper. Bin of heart shaped papers in front of sign.

Heart shaped book recommendations hung up in middle school library.

Heart shaped book recommendations hung up in middle school library.

Display with words Book Love and hearts and romance books in middle school library.

Display with words Book Love and hearts and romance books in middle school library.

β€οΈπŸ“šCelebrate our love of books by writing a book recommendation for our display! No spoilers! πŸ˜‰

#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #BookRecommendations

03.02.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black History Month in Canada display featuring posters of Black Canadian artists and books written by Black authors.

Black History Month in Canada display featuring posters of Black Canadian artists and books written by Black authors.

February is Black History Month in Canada when we honour the many contributions of Black Canadians. Come to the learning commons and borrow a book from our display featuring Black authors.

#BlackHistoryMonth #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian

02.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Correction vs. Punishment: The Search for Love and Understanding by Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.

Come up to the LC Conference Room to see this exquisite artwork. πŸ¦…

#LearningThroughTheArts #ArtCentredLearning #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary

22.01.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Snowman made of books sitting on a desk in a middle school library.

Snowman made of books sitting on a desk in a middle school library.

⛄️ The snow may be melting outside but my snowman is still standing in the learning commons. Come up and say hello! πŸ‘‹

#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #SnowmanOfBooks

14.01.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sign with instructions on how to make an origami penguin. Paper in bin for students to use to make their origami penguin.

Sign with instructions on how to make an origami penguin. Paper in bin for students to use to make their origami penguin.

🐧 Come to the Learning Commons and make an origami penguin! Thank you Library Learners for sharing this activity!

#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LearningCommons #TryOrigami #OrigamiPenguin

12.01.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Table in a school library with orange coloured books on display. Sign says Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? Bookmarks in each book say the same.

Table in a school library with orange coloured books on display. Sign says Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? Bookmarks in each book say the same.

🍊 Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? πŸ˜† Come to the learning commons and borrow a book from our silly display! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #Orange #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian

08.01.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bulletin board with penguins sliding on snow. Words say Slide into a good book!

Bulletin board with penguins sliding on snow. Words say Slide into a good book!

❄️ Slide into a good book! 🐧 Visit the Learning Commons to choose a good book today! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #BorrowABook #MiddleSchoolLibrarian

08.01.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Snow many good books display of books with a snowman and snowflakes in a school library.

Snow many good books display of books with a snowman and snowflakes in a school library.

❄️ Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break! ❄️
⛄️ Be active!
🎲 Play games!
🎨 Make art!
🎧 Relax!
πŸ“š Read!
😁 I look forward to seeing you again in January!

#WinterBreak #SnowManyGoodBooks #ReadLots #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary

17.12.2025 22:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
School Library Journal

Today's the day! We will be posting SLJ's Best Books 2025 this afternoon. Check back here or at slj.com for all of the top titles.

19.11.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.

Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100 question children's book quiz for pupils aged 7-11 in KS2 A children's book quiz for children aged 7-11 in KS2 .This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities or holiday family fun.

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#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure & picture books. Ideal for end of term & includes a #Christmas round. #ukedchat

19.11.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital graphic advertising the fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available.  See the selections at bookcentre.ca/best-books

Digital graphic advertising the fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available. See the selections at bookcentre.ca/best-books

The fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available in our free online database. Discover the great titles that our selection committees recommend for today's youth.

Visit bookcentre.ca/best-books

19.11.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Best Graphic Novels 2025 | SLJ Best Books The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.

Best Graphic Novels 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Best Young Adult Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books The 2025 YA Best Books list has a choice for every teenβ€”long-anticipated companion novels, adorable rom-coms, and genre-bending romanstasy.

Best Young Adult Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Best Middle Grade Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books The Best Middle Grade titles of 2025 feature action-packed fantasies, resonant realistic fiction, and heart-pounding horror stories for tweens.

Best Middle Grade Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books Vibrant anthologies, powerful celebrations of groundbreaking figures, and volumes filled with concrete poems and traditional rhymes make their appearance on our Best Poetry list.

Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Best Books 2025 We hope that SLJ’s Best Books of 2025, filled with adventurous and fantastical stories, silly and breathtaking picture books, true-crime mysteries and stirring romances, and universally consumed manga...

Find all of SLJ's Best Books of 2025 lists here:
www.slj.com/page/best-bo...

19.11.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.

Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.

Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

19.11.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
MΓ©tis Week in Alberta book display in the school library.

MΓ©tis Week in Alberta book display in the school library.

It’s MΓ©tis Week in Alberta! Come to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display. To learn more, please read my latest blog post at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

#MetisWeek #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #BorrowABook

18.11.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Remembrance Day display with books in school library.

Remembrance Day display with books in school library.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day and Nov 11 is Remembrance Day. This is a time of reflection and gratitude for the sacrifices made by military members + their families. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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#MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #RemembranceDay #IndigenousVeteransDay #LearningCommons

06.11.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I Read Canadian display of books.

I Read Canadian display of books.

I Read Canadian display of books.

I Read Canadian display of books.

Nov 5th is I Read Canadian Day! Who’s your favourite πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ author? Come to the LC and borrow a book from our display. These are just some of the πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ authors you’ll find on our shelves.

#IReadCanadian #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LearningCommons #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #BorrowABook #ReadCanadian

03.11.2025 21:58 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Mrs. Dickson in the Learning Commons learning commons mrs dickson willow park school library middle learning through arts education technology books visit

🍁 October is a busy month! Check out my blog for information and activities to honour and celebrate the month. dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1

09.10.2025 19:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0