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Serving more than 60,000 PK-12 libraries & classrooms worldwide with print books, eBooks, and much more for over 40 years! linktr.ee/MackinLibrary

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Would dream-you be reading, shelving, or recommending a book? πŸ€”πŸ’­

10.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are Your Students Wild About Animals and Sea Life? Turn a favorite reading topic into deeper exploration through these hands-on products from MERGE, Brown Dog Gadgets, and Learning Resources! πŸ€–

Learn more today: buff.ly/JYULJ4r

#STEM #STEAM #MakerEd #Makerspace #MackinMaker

10.03.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where are you happiest reading: at home or at the #library? πŸ“š
πŸ“Έ sweetbeanplans

09.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is a great day to be at the #library! πŸ“š

06.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth, and to celebrate the lives of extraordinary women across time and from around the world, our professional #librarians put together this list of titles you're going to love! πŸ“š

πŸ”— buff.ly/YDqqaDt

#Teachers #Librarians #Education

06.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Reading isn’t one-size-fits-all. The more doors we open, the more readers we welcome. πŸšͺπŸ“š
πŸ“Έ thebookwrangler

05.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest author interview features Holly Goldberg Sloan! Here, Sloan talks with Lisa Bullard about the personal experiences that inspired Cordy’s story, how it’s possible to move on after heartbreak, and some of the ways her books have been featured in classrooms and communities: buff.ly/NjCHjif

05.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank You For Attending Our Storyteller Spotlight With Chris Van Dusen! πŸŽ™οΈπŸ“š

Watch Now: buff.ly/Ngd9Jg1
Order Chris' Books: buff.ly/okfsa6I

#Teachers #Librarians #EdWebinar

04.03.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The next generation of #library advocates is ready. πŸ˜ŽπŸ“š

03.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 FREE RESOURCE 🚨

Encourage reading in your #classroom and #library with our free downloadable READ posters! πŸ“–

πŸ”— buff.ly/CN43fdB

03.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Attend the live webinar to be entered to win 1 of 5 copies of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan! πŸ“š

03.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join a Live Reading and Q&A with @jasminewargabooks in Your Classroom! πŸ“–

Our latest Storyteller Spotlight features her new animal friendship story, The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan, a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship told in alternating voices. πŸŽ™οΈ

Register: buff.ly/FqSpeaV

03.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So THAT'S why all my books are dog-eared! πŸ“–πŸΆ
πŸ“Έ Bright Side

02.03.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What was the last book you couldn’t wait to start reading? πŸ“š
πŸ“Έ Deborah Huber (Today I Noticed)

27.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy PokΓ©mon Day! πŸŽ‰βš‘

This year marks its 30th anniversary, and there’s no better time to catch up on the action. From epic Trainer battles to favorite characters in full-color adventures, our PokΓ©mon graphic novels are ready to level up your shelves

Gotta read ’em all? Find them now at Mackin.com

27.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mackin is pleased to feature these exciting new book packs from Booksource to offer you more than 90 pack options to meet your take-home reading needs! The workbook is in both English and Spanish, in a flipbook design. πŸ“šπŸ 

Learn more: home.mackin.com/classroom/ta...

27.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ba Dum Tss! πŸ₯πŸ“š

26.02.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With @comicsplus.bsky.social, readers of all ages have unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of popular digital graphic novels, manga, and picture books from dozens of library-friendly publishers. πŸ“š

Find out why 3,500+ schools and libraries use Comics Plus: buff.ly/HmDiF6S

26.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What else could you add to this list? πŸ€”
πŸ“Έ The Library Life

25.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to Chris Van Dusen for joining us for a live classroom visit! Stay tuned for the link to the recording. πŸ“šπŸŽ™οΈ

25.02.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Q: Where does Chris Van Dusen get his story ideas? πŸ’‘

A: Sometimes a picture inspires a story, like Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee. Childhood memories can spark ideas, as with If I Built a Car. Articles in magazines have inspired stories like The Circus Ship, and even dreams can lead to a new idea.

25.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Q: How long does it take Chris Van Dusen to create a book? πŸ€”

A: About a year. Chris does not write stories from start to finish. He mostly works in rhyme, a few lines at a time. If he wrote straight through, it might take a couple of months with revisions. Illustrations can take nine months. ✍️

25.02.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know? Chris Van Dusen didn’t have video games or computers for entertainment, so he and his brothers spent hours drawing. While one brother sketched intricate war scenes and another drew lifelike animals, Chris focused on aliens, robots, and monsters. ✍️

25.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A young reader named Eve asked Chris Van Dusen at every signing to include a character with an insulin pump. She has diabetes and wears one, and it finally fit in If I Built a Town. You can spot it on the character’s thigh, just like Eve’s. πŸ“–

25.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In If I Built a Town by Chris Van Dusen, Jack uses his big imagination to redesign his town into something truly incredible. πŸ™οΈ

Chris is reading the story live on our webinar! Join us now to listen in and ask questions during the live Q&A: buff.ly/PawJ4fQ

25.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are LIVE with author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen! πŸ”΄

Join us: buff.ly/PawJ4fQ

#EduSky #TLsky #EdWebinar

25.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Serving tens of thousands of K–8 students nationwide, Lavinia Group's RISE Summer Learning Program delivers research-aligned instruction and daily structured literacy over a five-week session, helping schools achieve measurable reading growth in just weeks.

25.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow! Join Mackin and the K12 Coalition's Lavinia Group for a practical conversation about strategies to strengthen summer reading programs, boost engagement, & ensure students return to school stronger. πŸ“šπŸŽ™οΈ

Register: buff.ly/ioRJFqC
Browse RISE Summer Learning: buff.ly/OClXdEU

#EdWebinar #K12

25.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoutout to the San Antonio Public Library for these heartwarming β€œPunch the Monkey” posts! πŸ΅πŸ“š

24.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Attend the live webinar to be entered to win 1 of 5 sets of Van Dusen's books! 🎁

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