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Melissa Thom

@msthombookitis.bsky.social

MS Teacher Librarian; ALA/AASL/NCTE; LJ Mover & Shaker; Nerdy Book Girl; #Bookposse; Joyful Learning Podcast Co-Creator @JoyfulLearnPod #JoyfulMaking = Etsy Shop full of #LiteracyInspiredCrafts

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Melissa Thom@msthombookitis.bsky.social · last yr.

So excited for this to launch! Grace and I have been in the planning phase for quite some time. Tune in TOMORROW for our first episode! #TheBookishState

The Bookish State Podcast@thebookishstate.bsky.social · last yr.

So excited for the first episode which will go LIVE on Tuesday, Sept. 9th! Please ✅ out our website to find out what we have in store for season 1 & please spread the word! #mg #bookjoy #nutmegaward @authorgracelin.bsky.social @msthombookitis.bsky.social thebookishstate.com

Melissa Thom@msthombookitis.bsky.social · last yr.

Spent my morning working on orders for #joyfulmaking! My hand zippered pouches make great gifts for a variety of occasions! Looking for the perfect thank you gift for teachers, librarians, and educators? Coin purse size $5 and is perfect for a gift card or just by itself. 😊🤩 DM for more info.

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Tim Jones@themisterlibrary.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hey, check out this article in People Magazine! people.com/authors-who-... I think three or four of these author-librarians (@heykellyjensen.bsky.social, @alexlondon.bsky.social, @tessadare.bsky.social) might even be in this starter pack: go.bsky.app/9ZCeiFw #Skybrarians #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky

Jenny Han, Madeleine L'Engle, Kristen Arnett And 14 More Authors Who Were Librarians First

From children's books, to nonfiction, to mysteries and LGBTQ+ lit, discover the authors — who were librarians, or still are — behind popular and acclaimed books.

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Kyle Lukoff@kylelukoff.bsky.social · 2y ago

oh hey I'm a People! people.com/authors-who-...

Melissa Thom@msthombookitis.bsky.social · 2y ago

Looking forward to my conversation with these amazing authors! Starts at 2pm EST TODAY! Register here: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/event/new-st... @slj.com @katemessner.com #ReneeWatson #LeaStecher @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social

New Stories to Inspire, Comfort, and Enjoy!

Join three award-winning Bloomsbury authors as they showcase their new children's books and embark ona discussion on how stories—especially those told with warmth, wit, and empathy-- can help young re...

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW! Sworn declarations filed last night confirm the Trump admin sent INNOCENT people to rot in prison El Salvador, including a professional soccer player jailed and tortured by the Maduro regime, who entered this country LEGALLY to seek asylum, and who has NO CRIMINAL RECORD in either country.

I am the immigration attorney for Jerce Reyes Barrios, born in January 16, 1989 in Venezuela. 2. In February and March 2024, Mr. Reyes Barrios marched in two demonstrations in Venezuela protesting the authoritarian rule of Maduro. At the second demonstration, he was detained and taken to a clandestine building where he was tortured (electric shocks and suffocation) along with other demonstrators. 3. Shortly after his release, he fled Venezuela for the United States. He registered with CBP One in Mexico, then presented himself to CBP officials on the day of his appointment. He was taken into custody and detained at Otay Mesa Detention Facility in September 2024. 4. We applied for asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection in December 2024. His final individual hearing is set for April 17, 2025 before Judge Robinson at the Otay Mesa Immigration Court. 5. On March 15, 2025, Mr. Reyes Barrios was deported to El Salvador with no notice to counsel or family. It was not until March 18, 2025 that counsel was able to reach an ICE official and learn that he had in fact been deported. 6. Mr. Reyes Barrios was/is a professional soccer player in Venezuela. He has never been arrested or charged with a crime. He has a steady employment record as a soccer player, as well as a soccer coach for children and youth. 7. Initially, Mr. Reyes Barrios was placed in maximum security at Otay Mesa and accused of being a Tren de Aragua gang member. The accusation is based on two things. First, he has a tattoo on his arm of a crown sitting atop a soccer ball with a rosary and the word "Dies." OHS alleges that this tattoo is proof of gang membership. In reality, he chose this tattoo, because it is similar to the logo for his favorite soccer team Real Madrid. See logo below. [pictures of the tattoo and the pictures of the logo]. 8. Second, OHS reviewed his social media posts and found a photo of Mr. Reyes Barrios making a hand gesture that they allege is proof of gang membership. 9. After submitting a police clearance from Venezuela indicating no criminal record, multiple employment letters, a declaration from the tattoo artist who rendered the tattoo, and various online images showing similar soccer ball/crown tattoos and explaining the meaning of the hand gesture, Mr. Reyes Barrios was transferred out of maximum security. 10. Nevertheless on March 10th or 11th, he was transferred from Otay Mesa to Texas without notice. Then, on March 15, 2025, he was deported to El Salvador. Counsel and family have lost all contact with him have no information regarding his whereabouts or condition.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2y ago

Rubio’s position seems to be: - We get to say who is a terrorist. Our decision is final. It can’t be challenged. Just trust us. - Once we decide you are a terrorist, we can immediately deport you. No judges. - After we deport you, we can make you rot in a foreign prison. No criminal charges needed.

Trusting Readers@trustingreaders.bsky.social · 2y ago

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Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills

By Hannah Schneewind and Dr. Jennifer Scoggin Recently, we sat next to a kindergartener as she read a book about all the animals that a boy sees in a pond. At the beginning of the book, she giggled…

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