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Beauty is everywhere. I am striving to be a better listener and observer, for myself and the betterment of my community. #booksky #mindfulness

Aspen leaves covered in drops of water on green grass

A small white book entitled “How to Listen” by Thich Nhat Hanh

John Schu@mrschureads.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“This is a School” is always on my back to school read alouds rotation, and now I’ll be able to read it en español as well. 💕 #libraryjoy #tlsky

"As we head into a new school year, I wanted to make sure these titles were fresh in everyone’s memories and on their “read-aloud to the class” stacks." —Suzanne Costner fveslibrary.blogspot.com/2026/07/summ...

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing@mackidssl.bsky.social · 2mo ago

There are some great books included here, and some I know teachers are already using with their students. #tlsky #edusky

If you’re gearing up for back to school, make sure to explore our Back To School Resource Center 🏫 filled with titles to get your students excited to be back in the classroom 📚 and teacher’s guides 🧑‍🏫 to supplement your lesson plans! tinyurl.com/9c6cnszb #Kidlit #booksky #edusky

A red banner reads "Teacher's Guides for Every Occasion" the covers of the following books are around the banner" ACCOUNTABLE, WHITE LIES, THE UNLIKLEY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN, SHOOK, HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK, DOUBLE CROSSED, THE LIONS RUN, SISTERS IN THE WIND, CHOOSING BRAVE, SPARK, ODDER, LEMON TREES, and BARTLEBY.

@onthemedia.bsky.social featuring @doctorow.pluralistic.net was A+ this week! Love Doctorow’s ability to synthesize many arguments, see clearly, & cut through the nonsense. Discernment & prioritizing human well being & connection is key to using tech ethically & effectively. #edusky #tlsky

So should we stand in the middle on AI no, we should stand in favor of workers and the environment high-quality services and outputs. We should say that we want our healthcare to be good in our education to be good. Remember what I was saying before about discernment, you can’t evaluate an AI’s output unless you’re already an expert in its subject that that’s useful if you’re asking to spellcheck.

AI isn’t a genie that can’t be put back into a bottle. It’s not a genie at all the most important thing about a technology isn’t what it does it’s who it does it for and who it does it to.

And where we use technology to forge and maintain bonds of love and solidarity, that that’s why I fell in love with

Melissa Snider @meliroowy.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I’ve been binging a great #kidlit & writing podcast: “Storykind” with hosts @kellyyang.bsky.social & Kate DiCamillo. Each 12-20 minute episode has deep compassion, humor & insight into the writing process, storytelling, and this messy human life we’re all living. Check it out! #tlsky #edusky

🚨 Your calls are needed! Contact your federal Rep(s) to let them know you oppose this unconstitutional bill. My WY Rep is a co-sponsor, and I let her know that WY people don’t want the government to tell us what to read. Please reach out ASAP and spread the word! #fReadom #freepeoplereadfreely

Unite Against Book Bans@uabookbans.bsky.social · 6mo ago

On March 17th, a House Committee voted in favor of H.R. 7661, a book banning bill using a vague definition of “sexually oriented” materials. Tell your Representative to oppose H.R. 7661 and support the right to read: https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=KOQDC08atRCJ0J1U6j3C5&lang=en

Tell your representative to oppose H.R. 7661. The House Committee on Education and Workforce has advanced H.R. 7661. This bill threatens to block funding promised to schools in order to give politicians the power to censor school materials based on ideology. Unite Against Book Bans.

Book Flood Podcast@bookfloodpod.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I had a great conversation with Tom for the Book Flood podcast this week! It’s always a joy to talk libraries and take a minute to remember what makes the job of school librarianship so special. Thanks for having me on! @bookfloodpod.bsky.social #tlsky #skybrarians

My guest on the Book Flood Podcast is dual language librarian Melissa Snider (@meliroowy.bsky.social) On the pod, Melissa talks about library advocacy, mentorship, and the importance of having a collection that reflects your student body. bookfloodpodcast.riverside.com/e/melissa-sn...

This is what community looks like! Wyoming’s Book Banning Bill, HB10, FAILED to advance tonight after not being introduced by the deadline. I am so relieved and grateful. I hope this victory can give others a little hope in difficult times. We fight on, together. #fReadom

Text overlayed on a picture of books on shelves reads: WLA wants to thank you for supporting libraries, local control, and intellectual freedom in Wyoming!

This is such an important statement against #censorship by author Shannon Hale. #tlsky #edusky #fReadom

Voices: Reading age-appropriate books about sexual assault would have helped me as a kid. Today’s students deserve better.

“Protecting kids and teens from discussions about sex is not saving them from assaults. And books are not causing the assaults,” writes Shannon Hale in an op-ed. “But books can aid in clarifying what ...

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I was so happy to get out for a xc ski yesterday after school. Fresh air to clear my mind & sunshine to keep me moving!

A shadow of a person holding ski poles stretches across a sunny field of snow

My coworker knew exactly what I needed for Valentine’s Day…can’t wait to unleash the screaming goat in our library today! 😆 #skybrarians #tlsky

I enjoyed this conversation with my friends at the Wyoming State Library. Always happy to talk about the important role #schoollibrarians play in our education ecosystem. ❤️📚 #tlsky #skybrarians #edusky library.wyo.gov/school-libra...

School Librarian Spotlight: Melissa Snider - Wyoming State Library

This month, we are thrilled to feature an educator who brings a wealth of experience, a passion for bilingual education, and a deep commitment to information

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kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We’re gearing up for a challenging legislative session here in WY. Looking forward to this event!

I'll be live with Sabrina Baeta of PEN America for a Red, Wine and Blue event 2/19. We're talking the trends in book censorship and where/how you can get involved in pushing back right now. Register for the free event here --> go.redwine.blue/0219tt-bookr...

✶ MarcusD ✶@marcusd.bsky.social · 8mo ago

👏🏻 and that’s how you leverage a platform in all the best ways. #iceout #love

Full Bad Bunny speech

Rolling Stone@rollingstone.com · 8mo ago

Loving the diversity of voices as we watch The Grammys tonight.

“I want to say I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I wouldn’t be here. I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.” #GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Another weekend, another protest. Friends & neighbors in Jackson, WY came out in opposition to ICE & in support of all those suffering from their lawless & violent actions. #goodtrouble #speakup #peacefulprotest #iceout

An American flag waves behind a sign that reads: “Libertad, no more babies behind bars. Defund ICE, close the camps, prosecute ICE”

Two patriots wearing inflatable frog costumes with signs that read “no ICE” and “be good.”

Excited to participate in the screening of #TheLibrarians in our small Wyoming community- honored to be on the panel to help facilitate conversation about #freadom in our state. WY’s HB10 is a threat to all libraries and their patrons- we must push back against erasure & censorship. #skybrarians

Protecting students’ privacy, giving them a safe place to process what’s happening, & providing reliable information & resources- action items for all educators & librarians in this chaotic & dangerous time. #tlsky #edusky #skybrarians

When School Stops Feeling Safe: Librarians Supporting Immigrant Students in Real Time

What Minnesota librarians are doing right now, and what every school can put in place this week.

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My 5⭐️ reads from 2025! Reading is not a competition, it’s about community, and feeling your way from one narrative to the next. Read for yourself in 2026! We should all enjoy the freedom to read and inquire as we please. Stand up for #fREADom this year. ❤️ 📚

Melissa Snider@meliroowy.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Update on this saga- now my inboxes are a complete mess, and I feel like I’m being punished by the company for wanting a tiny bit of privacy. SSO is so ubiquitous- untangling from the all powerful G is likely impossible. Is it too much to want good #tech AND #privacy?

I just updated the settings for my work email, and will update my personal account as well. One of my frustrations with LLMs and the AI race is that they are not seeking the consent of product users, but continue to integrate AI into tools, putting privacy at risk. Where’s my “opt-in?”

Rachel@rachelmcc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I chose option -B- yesterday & it felt so LUXURIOUS to sit & read 2 books, cover to cover. Loved “First State of Being” by Erin Entrada Kelly (deftly drawn characters- really came together for me), & “Xolo” by Donna Barba Higuera was a visual & storytelling treat! #kidlit #booksky #edusky #TLsky

Teacher dilemma- 2nd week of break Do I A)sleep all day B)read all day C)binge watch something D)clean the house E)take on a big house project F)plan lessons for January