Fallon Farokhi
@thestoryspectator.bsky.social
Educator~Librarian~Blogger~Speaker~Writer
Last week’s Open Books Open Minds author panel had middle grade authors say why they write for this age group⤵️ Jamie Sumner said, “I want my readers to consider: What’s your defense mechanism? What do your friends bring out in you? What do you bring out in your friends?” #schoollibraries #authors
When authors gift their books to school libraries it goes a long way⤵️ Thanks to H.D. Carver for sending 2 more copies of 📚 We Became Wild, her young adult novel focused on teen bonds, survival and trauma 💔for my district’s other 2 high school libraries! #schoollibrarians #books #schoollibraries
This is why school librarians are needed⤵️ After getting a well-circulated book returned with mold growing inside, a new copy was used as a replacement. Which books do you need to update? #schoollibrarians #books
My students love the Make + Take Your Own Bookmark station in the school library⤵️ 🎨Free paint swatches 🍭Stickers 🖨️Mini-laminator #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians
High school sophomores needed ideas for what to read for their independent reading choices so I created a Book Tasting experience for them in the high school 📚 library⤵️ Thanks to @illini.mccoy.bsky.social for sharing her response brochures for students to record their opinions. #schoollibraries
Can escape room games work for high school students? Here are my American Government students reviewing the separation of powers in the federal government with a @breakoutedu.com game⤵️ #schoollibraries #education
Our school library is a gathering place for games, crafts, old yearbooks, and more⤵️ What extras does your school library offer? #schoollibraries
My school library has used the 🎨StickTogether mosaic posters for years to build community and I always ask for guesses as to what the picture will turn out to be⤵️ What other ideas do you use to build community? #schoollibraries
Lessons I’ve co-taught with high school teachers so far this school year: 📚Freshmen library orientation ✍️ Personal Narrative Writing 💡Career Exploration 🔐 Yearbook escape room Libraries are more than just checking out books! What are your favorite lessons that you teach? #schoollibraries
My high school library’s patrons love the bookmarks from paint samples⤵️ We discuss their unique names and find the perfect shade to match their book covers. The best part? They are FREE! What’s your favorite free or low cost option for bookmarks? #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries
Do you offer card and tabletop games in your school libraries? Consider the easy benefits from my own experiences⤵️ menderist.com/family-card-... #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians
Freshmen independent reading book selections from the first week of school⤵️ See any of your favorites? #schoollibraries
My first library display was inspired by Pinterest + it was fun to see it come all together ⤵️ 📕 Plus some of the books have already been checked out by students! #schoollibraries
Check out award-winning author ✍️ Randy Ribay’s new young adult horror novel, Nest of Tongues, out now⤵️ A mix of Filipino folklore and suspense, it’s perfect for readers who want to experience a different kind of vampire mystery. My review: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/08/nest...
Do you have a tween in your life who seeks out scary stories? Check out Ghost in the Night, by award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson⤵️ It published today & I highly recommend it for middle grade readers (ages 10+): thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/08/ghos...
Check out the latest by award-winning author ✍️ Elizabeth Acevedo⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/07/juve... An important story about mental health, juvenile justice and those essential family and friend relationships. #NetGalley #AngerisOnlyaShadow #books #yalit #amreading
An old Swedish 🇸🇪 one room schoolhouse ⤵️ The teacher’s quarters were in the back. #education
Lois Lowry’s highly anticipated new dystopian book, Building 903, written with similar themes as her award-winning series, The Giver, does not disappoint ⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/buil... #NetGalley #books
Today’s anniversary of the #TulsaRaceMassacre brings the young adult book, Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink into the spotlight again⤵️ I highly recommend it for age 14 and up: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2021/09/ange...
Can’t wait to read the NEWEST book by Ruta Sepetys ⤵️
It’s our last batch of Junior Library Guild books before summer break⤵️ each of these look so good!
Does your school library collection offer good mental health support? Here are the top reads from my high school library & some are for middle grade audiences, too! thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/ment... What other titles do you recommend?
Pixelated prints are now solved easily⤵️ Canva has a photo editor setting called UPSCALE that unpixelates in seconds! Here a few of my students’ work from yesterday.
Middle and High School Librarians, get E. Lockhart’s new novel-in-verse on your radars! Check out my review before it publishes in October⤵️ thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...
New young adult survival drama, We Became Wild by H.D. Carver is a must-read for its candid look at the difficult circumstances teens face: grief, unstable homes, abuse & the support networks that lend help when they’re needed the most. ⤵️ The book comes out in June!
Poetry month always makes me read more novels-in-verse! Here are 8 of my recent recommendations: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/poet... Comment on the verse novels you’d recommend!
Poetry Month for Middle and High School Readers
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April 30th was the last day of National Poetry Month and School Library Month so it’s fitting that Poem in Your Pocket Day wrapped up a month full of celebrating the art of language in my high school library⤵️ Thanks to @POETSorg for the support materials.
It’s the first day of National Library Week & the perfect time to show how much joy libraries bring! From public libraries to school libraries, they are welcoming spaces to all & serve as community hubs for gathering & learning⤵️
