Our student recommendation shelf is filling up! Come check out a book suggested by students. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite! #studentreccommendations #middleschoollibrary #hugocabret #readYA #readMG #theunexpectedconsequenceofbleedingonatuesday #cityspies #rockriordan @apslibrarians.bsky.social

We had a great first week of school! In 4 days, we saw 15 6th grade classes for orientations, had 240 students visit the library on their own, and checked out 472 books. Hope everyone has a great long weekend! @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Come check out the first quarter library challenge. Complete 5 tasks on the board for a prize, and get entered to win a free book. @apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoollibrary #readingchallenge

Meet your library staff! We are the 3 people who work in the Jefferson library, it's been great meeting so many new students this week and seeing our returning students. Looking forward to a great school year! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoollibrary @apsva.us

Welcome back to school! Ms.Boggan greeted everyone on the news this morning and gave an overview on the power of YET. it’s going to be a great year. @apsva.us #APS #backtoschool #2627

Presenting my alphabracelet! I can’t be the only person who works in a library and has to pause while shelving to think through the alphabet. It’s been a wonderful tool, plus who doesn’t like a fun bracelet. #middleschoollibrary #libraryproblems #schoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Yesterday we had a lovely visit from Rebecca Danzenbaker, the author of Soulmatch. It’s always such a great experience for students to hear from authors! #authorvisit #middleschoollibrary #soulmatch #dystopianfiction #readYA @apslibrarians.bsky.social @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social

9 Stirring Nonfiction Titles to Share with Young Readers for Pride Month www.slj.com/story/9-stir...

9 Stirring Nonfiction Titles to Share with Young Readers for Pride Month

From picture book biographies to an encyclopedic journey through LGBTQIA+ history, these informational texts offer readers a deeper look at queer stories and inspirational figures.

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Two new gorgeous book cover ceiling tiles! Thanks to Ms.Shepardson for supporting the students and these wonderful authors for writing books that inspire them! @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #middleschoollibrary #bookcoverceilingtiles #studentart

Conversations with a 6th grader on a Monday morning. "Ms.Rosegrant! I've been left on the worst cliffhanger! I finished my book on SATURDAY and couldn't get the next one! They have it at the public library but it isn't open on Sunday." Happy we were able to check out the next book for her!

To kick off National Library Week, we're sharing a list of recent victories for the freedom to read and ways you can keep building our movement to protect your rights! Learn more at https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/news/ and https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

Final 2! Which book will take that winner’s spot? Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social or Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming? Make sure to get your vote in before the end of today! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #deathinthejungle #middleschoollibrary

Final 2 books from the left side of bracket! Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Louder Than Hunger by @mrschureads.bsky.social Stay tuned next week to see what books round out our final four. @apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #louderthanhunger

@apsva.us Today is International Read to Me today! A book in hand and children hearing the way it sounds to read aloud are so imporant in developing literacy skills and a love for reading with children.

Yesterday’s votes are in! Moving on are Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson. Battles today are Coach vs We Are Big Time, and Louder than Hunger vs When We Ride. Can’t wait to see how these matchups turn out! #battleofthebooks #middleschoollibrary

More great times from AllTAB. Than you @mrschureads.bsky.social for such an engaging presentation! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #allTAB #authorvisit

Wonderful visit from @mrschureads.bsky.social yesterday for AllTAB! Several students have reported today they’ve already finished reading Louder Than Hunger, and they loved it! #allTAB @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Battle of the Books starts next week! Do you recognize any of these books by a closeup of the cover? #battleofthebooks #readMG #youngteenlit #bookcovers #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Not only was this great team talented on paper, but musically as well!! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford #blackhistorymonth #authorvisit @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Yesterday we had a visit from Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. They shared their process on working as an author/illustrator team, and talked about their book Kin. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford

As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS

Honoring Black History Month

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8th grade book review of a thriller "I liked it, but it took too long for someone to die" @apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoolbookreview #middleschoollibrary #bookreview

Happy National Girls and Women in Science Day! We are so lucky at Jefferson to have wonderful women teaching science in all 3 grade levels. #bestofthebest #nationalgirlsandwomeninscienceday #womeninSTEAM #science #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social @apsva.us

We got a book returned with a squished Cheeto in the middle. "Cheetos don't make great bookmarks, use a real bookmark next time." "My friend was eating Cheetos near my book!" This child shall now be called Cheeto. Forever.

Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Me: So this book you returned has a big lump in the center. I opened it to find several pages glued together by what appears to be a chunk of soft pretzel. S: But I don't eat soft pretzels. Me: Kinda missing the point, friend... 🙄😂 #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians

Oh middle school, you are so wonderful. #middleschoollibrary #studentart #middleschoolart @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Read this book last week from @libro.fm So good! Can't wait to suggest it to my students.

Amanda Hunt@thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 7mo ago

An interfaith #MG #book for fans of Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret out 2/24: bookshop.org/a/102434/979... #library #books #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendation

Final results! What are you looking forward to watching on Sunday? #middleschoollibrary #passiveprogram #vote

One day late but that’s ok! Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Come check out some of these great books, all featuring amazing athletes! #middleschoollibrary #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #middleschoolreads #sportsbooks #readYA @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us