Who is going to @ncte.org in Philly in the fall? We always learn so much. We are going to be talking about some of our favorite topics: reading identity and authentic literacy in Pre K. We hope to see you there! @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social #NCTE2026

It hasn’t, and it is.

Nancy E. Bailey@nancyebailey.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I don't think child & adolescent mental health has improved since I wrote this. Isn't it time to look for ways to reduce the pressures on our kids? Start with ending high-stakes standardized tests and having too high expectations. nancyebailey.com/2022/11/15/a...

Need a break from shoveling? We've got just the pile of #kidsbooks for you! From @florisbooks.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social and @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social www.publisherspotlight.com/new-snowball...

New Snowball Stories - Publisher Spotlight

Cumulative tales build the way a snowball does: they get bigger as each new point in the tale passes to add another layer to the whole. Items (and sometimes people) are collected as the story moves al...

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Back to Basics: Independent Reading Matters readingfortheloveofit.com/sessions/han... @readingforthelove.bsky.social

Do you know that we also love to teach writers? Join us for this free webinar, graciously hosted by Reading is Fundamental. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social #mentortexts

We are ready to talk about reading identity, writing identity, and engagement this afternoon at 2:45. Please join us! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social @twowritingteachers.bsky.social @ncte.org #NCTE25

We hope to see you at NCTE, if the airlines cooperate. @lereece11.bsky.social @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social @candersonwriting.bsky.social @whitneylarocca.bsky.social #NCTE2025

Teachers, librarians, children's authors, I highly recommend this documentary. When books are attacked, it is really the children who are being attacked. The First Amendment is being attacked. @librarianjones.com @slj.com @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social thelibrariansfilm.com/about/

About the Film - The Librarians Film | Official Site

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

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How do you respond when you ask a child to tell you about how they feel about reading and their response is: “6 7.” @mrbgilson.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #edusky

Wow!! Thrilled to see @librarianjones.com on the TIME100 List of the World's Most Influential Rising Stars for her work fighting for the freedom to read. time.com/collections/...

Amanda Jones Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next

Find out why Amanda Jones is on this year’s list

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Who wants to chat about books tonight? #TLSkyChat

We hope to see many colleagues in Denver. Now more than ever, we need to raise critical readers. @ncte.org @stenhousepub.bsky.social #ncte2025

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Get ready to connect at 5,280 feet above sea level at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention in Denver from November 20-23. Registration. Is. Open. 🛫 convention.ncte.org/registration/

Delighted to hear @katemessner.com describe her new series about rescuing wildlife #NationalBookFestival

What are you favorite laugh-out-loud books to start the school year? @ncte.org @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #kidlit

As you decide what books to read to start the school year, remember that there are many ways to build community. Interactive nonfiction books allow all students to chime in and feel welcome. @stenhousepub.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit #backtoschool

📍SAVE THE DATE! Our Fall 2025 Gathering online K-12 Literacy Conference is Saturday, September 20. 🌟The opening keynote will be WONDROUS. Stay tuned!

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Centering Children and Working Towards Equity: Teaching All Children to Read

by Catherine Compton-Lilly

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Yet another reason to love your local library- you can get professional development books! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @slj.com

Wonderful picture book authors, how many words is a typical fiction picture book? Any and all advice is welcome for this reading teacher working on her first picture book. Thank you! @katemessner.com @mrschureads.bsky.social @slj.com @mrschureads.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitchat

Turn your walkthroughs into breakthroughs. Join us for our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social 💬 We’ll be talking about making instructional rounds matter! #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders

Who is going to Denver in November? See you there! @heinemannpub.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #NCTE2025

The U.S. Department of Education declared its love for librarians on Facebook. It didn't go over as planned.

Dept of Education Posts Resonate on Facebook—Perhaps Not as Intended

The U.S. Department of Education expressed its love of librarians. It was not well received.

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How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers) will be out September 2nd and is now available for pre-order. Can’t wait for you all to read it. Shout out to teachers. This is for y’all. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clint...

My most joyful work is doing read alouds in PreK. What are your favorite new books for PreK students? Thank you! @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #kidlit

What an excellent opportunity! @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social

Carl Anderson@candersonwriting.bsky.social · 2y ago

Join Matt Glover & me this July for our annual summer writing institute, where we'll focus on student engagement in writing, and spend two days talking about practical strategies for increasing it in whatever instructional approach to teaching writing you're using. web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b...

This makes so many important points! @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @mariapwalther.bsky.social #EduSky

Carl Anderson@candersonwriting.bsky.social · 2y ago

In my new CCIRA blog, "Respond to the Creativity Crisis by Teaching Fantasy Writing," I discuss the "creativity crisis" in children today, and how and why studying fantasy writing in school helps them develop their creative skills. Enjoy! Link to blog: ccira.blog

Check out @trustingreaders.bsky.social thoughtful and insightful new CCIRA blog, "Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills." ccira.blog

ccira.blog/2025/03/18/r... @clehmann.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @candersonwriting.bsky.social @caroljago.bsky.social @msthombookitis.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social #EduSky

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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