“The party planner said ‘absolutely not.’ The children screamed. One dad clapped. And somehow Tytus still sold books. 🎂🐵📚” #kidsbooks
Toby Price
@jedipadmaster.bsky.social
Trophy Husband, Special Needs Dad, Writer, Illustrator, Educator, and Jedi.
Even the Empire loves a good bedtime story. #starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #picturebooks
My debut picture book The Balloonimals was published today🎈Spread smiles. Be friends. Send love. Feel the feels. Make it super silly.📚👍
It’s magic! Time for the #Jokeoftheday, #autism, #parenting, and #dadjokes.
Since it is April fools day, Tytus wanted to share 10 ways to not get tricked tomorrow. Method 1: ...see more
Yesterday Tytus downloaded a special director’s cut of Smokey and the Bandit on my laptop.
“Been quiet online for a while life got real. Staying home with my daughter ,Addison, has taught me patience, humility, and that I am definitely not in charge of anything.” #autism #parenting
So this week I finished two puzzles: • Dogs dressed like corporate middle managers • Dogs portrayed like saints in stained glass Honestly this feels like a pretty accurate org chart for society. 🐶🧩 #puglife #PricesPuzzles
Trump’s speech about going to war with #Iran in a nutshell.
The Monkey is back! No, it’s not Punch. Although I’ve seen him punch, many deserving people. It’s Tytus the Monkey! Tytus the Monkey Book 1 and Book 2 are officially back on Amazon — and they didn’t just show up… They leveled up. 💅🐒 ✔️ Brand new covers
When kids hit a wall, it’s tempting to want to rush in to clear the path. But as they encounter increasingly complex problems, with the right strategies at the ready, your students can get themselves unstuck and back on track. 🙌 #EduSky
6 Routines to Get Students Unstuck
When students are grasping at straws, these self-directed strategies help them to pause, make a plan, and pivot more effectively.
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After our Court of Appeals victory, the HCSD district has chosen to continue appealing the state court’s decision. While this is their legal right, it’s a disappointing continuation of a process that has already taken years.
Kids know butts are funny. www.wapt.com/article/toby...
That Toby guy looking old these days. Thank you WAPT for sharing our story. www.wapt.com/article/toby...
Toby Price reflects on court victory after wrongful termination over 'I Need a New Butt!'
Toby Price, a former assistant principal at Gary Road Elementary, shares his thoughts after the state Court of Appeals overturned his firing for reading a controversial book to students.
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The Discrepancy Report always brings receipts. discrepancyreport.com/educator-fir...
Educator fired over 'butt' book says court ruling brought relief - Discrepancy Report
Educator fired over “butt” book, Toby Price speaks candidly about the "significant financial and emotional impact" on his family after the court ordered reinstatement and a back pay review.
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Big thank you to Holly Emery @wlbt3onyourside.bsky.social www.wlbt.com/2026/01/31/m...
Mississippi court overturns firing of educator terminated for reading children’s book
After nearly four years of waiting, checking court websites repeatedly for a decision that never seemed to come, Toby Price finally got the answer he was searching for: vindication.
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Thank you @penamerica.bsky.social pen.org/press-releas...
Justice for School Principal in Mississippi Four Years After His Firing for Reading Silly Children’s Book
PEN America today welcomed a court order reinstating a Hinds County, MS elementary school assistant principal four years after he was fired for reading students the funny children’s picture book I Nee...
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Papercutz Graphic Novels@papercutzgn.bsky.social · 7mo agoHappy Book Birthday to PUNK TACO ADVENTURES by @adamwallenta.bsky.social Makana Wallenta, Keola Wallenta and an intergalactic crew of cartoonists! Begin your cosmic quest for love and peace today! More Info Here: https://bit.ly/4reLUuD #bookbirthday #kidlit
I am an nyc teacher and our classroom is in urgent need of one laptop for our classroom. Please repost this very important classroom need. We have the computer on the amazon wishlist or the walmart wishlist. Thanks. Please repost. www.walmart.com/lists/shared... www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
History books might say I’m the first principal fired for reading a kids’ book. I say it’s proof that stories matter—and I’m not done telling mine. #teachers #education #KidsNeedSillyBooks see you September 18th
I’m about 400 pages in and this book is amazing. I need it to be a movie. The Reformatory by Tananarive Due ! #BooksWorthReading
Big news: The Mississippi Supreme Court granted oral arguments—my attorney is scheduled for Sept. 18. Still don’t know the outcome, but I’ve got faith. Thanks to everyone who’s been with us on this ride. 🙏 #JusticeJourney #AlmostThere
Nothing says “welcome back” like a 3-hour meeting about self-care. Followed immediately by 85 emails and a broken copier.
a woman is sitting at a desk with her hand on her face
ALT: a woman is sitting at a desk with her hand on her face
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Great books for reception classes - with picture books, stories, and poems by Steve Weatherill, Jeanne Willis, Oliver Jeffers, Julie Fulton, James Carter & Neal Zetter. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list...
Reception reading list for children aged 4-5
Reception books for children aged 4-5 in primary school with selection of vibrant texts picked by expert teachers and librarians.
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Children don’t need aggressive gatekeeping by adults. They need positive enthusiasm, encouragement and discovery. What matters isn’t whether a book is old or new – it’s that it sparks joy, confidence and curiosity. That’s how lifelong readers are born. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Children’s reading enjoyment falls to lowest recorded level in UK
Annual survey of young people’s reading habits which began two decades ago shows its lowest-ever result, most pronounced among boys aged 11 to 16
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