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I'm looking for some help from my teacher friends...

Is there a hashtag that is specific to International School educators? Or maybe a starter pack?

I have some copies of my books in languages that are not generally taught in US and I'd like to give them to educators overseas. Ideas?

Want the scoop on when our new kit is released? Well then follow along!

Media literacy is having a moment. We can't lose momentum. | Opinion Adults under 30 are nearly as likely to trust information from social media as from national news outlets, according to the Pew Research Center.

"We need an Olympic-size commitment to teaching media literacy in our classrooms across America." - Philanthropist & NLP board member Melanie Lundquist

Melanie's op-ed in @usatoday.com ⤵️

➕ National #NewsLiteracyWeek starts Feb. 3: newsliteracyweek.org

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Because I think we could all use a little good news right now

Want an author or illustrator to Zoom into your classroom or library for World Read Aloud Day? There's still time to sign up - here's how it works, along with a list of 300+ volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...

Once again pounding the "support local, independent, worker-run newsrooms" sign

Help fight against book bans by signing the petition at http://www.bookbanpetition.us

U.S. Dept. of Education Dismisses Book Ban Complaints, Rescinds Agreement in Civil Rights Violations in Forsyth County Book Removals PEN America and EveryLibrary respond to the action taken by the Trump administration, which called the book bans

With a press release titled “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax,” the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (DOE OCR) has dismissed all complaints of book banning that it had been investigating.

Three super important accounts to follow! Stay prepared and stay ready!

How a late Vermont illustrator who embraced slow living rose to social media stardom - VTDigger “The world she created there was like getting out of a time capsule back 100 years,” said one photographer who documented Tasha Tudor.

How late Vermont illustrator Tasha Tudor, who embraced slow living, rose to social media stardom | @vtdigger.bsky.social

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Congratulations, Bobbi! Can’t wait to hear more!

Background is an illustration that depicts various news headlines touting Melba Liston’s popularity, as well as the keys of a piano and floating music notes. At the forefront is the book cover for Little Melba and Her Big Trombone and its Spanish edition, La pequeña Melba y su gran trombón by Katheryn Russell-Brown, illustrated by Frank Morrison. Lee & Low Books logo. Illustrations copyright © 2014 Frank Morrison.

African American jazz virtuoso Melba Doretta Liston was born on this day in 1926!

She was a pioneering 20th century trombone player, composer, & music arranger at a time when few women of any race played brass instruments & were part of the jazz scene.

Learn more: www.leeandlow.com/books/little...

Picture book giveaway! 🦍🌸

I'm giving away five signed copies of my nonfiction IVAN picture book.

Repost and follow me for a chance to win! I'll choose and notify five random winners Monday, January 13. 🍃

#TheOneAndOnlyIvan #kidlit

4 Picture Books for Kids Whose Families Are Moving | Kirkus Reviews These titles help young readers unpack the complicated emotions that come with relocating.

My latest #KirkusReviews column spotlights books that help kids deal with the stress that is moving. AND it includes a Bluey reference...those parents wishing THAT episode had gone a different way will appreciate these titles!

@tracisorellauthor.bsky.social @mickwriter.bsky.social

Anyone have DEI experiences that go beyond watch-this-video-so-we-don't-get-sued? Writing a piece.

Emergency Library Worker Support for Those Impacted by California Wildfires Library workers impacted by the California wildfires are invited to attend either or both of these upcoming peer support network meetings.

Are you a library worker–or do you know one–impacted by the California wildfires?

Urban Libraries United is offering two peer support network opportunities this week for those impacted.

Details & how to sign up --> bookriot.com/emergency-li...

To learn more, visit us at www.thehealinglibraryus.com

We can’t wait to share what’s next!

We strive for diversity in the teams who create our materials, in the experiences we provide families, and in the ways we share our work.

We’re available to speak at meetings, conferences, & during community emergencies.

We’re here to enhance the mindful & emotional health offerings of your work.

Kits we currently offer include:
- The Death of a Loved One
- The Death of a Pet
- Divorce & Separation
- Alzheimer’s & Your Family
- COVID-19
- Mindfulness

And coming soon… a kit created in partnership with the Maine State Library for a NASA grant they won!

The Healing Library creates kits for families who have experienced trauma to work through it constructively with high quality picture books, holistic art, play, biblio, and environmental therapy activities, as well as trauma and wellness informed discussion guides.

Welcome!!!