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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · 13d

Did I just meet Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social ? Yes, yes I did!

Thank you for taking the time to talk with school librarians. We love your books, your fire, and your support. ❤️

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · 15d

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · 20d

Here is the shop of the original artist. (I blurred the F word, since I want to be able to share it widely 😉)

If I could get the modified image on a shirt, I would wear it every day!

STOP FORCING A.I. INTO FUCKING EVERYTHING! - Original - Anti Ai - T-Shirt | TeePublic share.google/Iw4woAiMGOvE...

STOP FORCING A.I. INTO FUCKING EVERYTHING! - Original by nobodyssweetheart

Nobody asked for it; Everyone hates it Original viral banner declaring we're stick of this shit being forced into every app, every program, every appliance where we don't need it, don't want it and n...

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · 23d

This week, thanks to Anderson's Bookshops, I was able to meet Holly Black and Veronica Roth, then listen to SenLinYu.

Independent bookstores are the backbone of their local communities and make amazing opportunities like these possible.

SenLinYu, their shoulder length black hair pulled back, is wearing a long black dress with a green top, smiles while holding a microphone and sitting in a cream colored chair.

Holly Black, blue hair pulled away from her face, wears a long black dress and chunky black boots, while gesturing toward the audience while answering a question into a microphone.

Veronica Roth, with a blond Bob, wears black pants, black shirt, black heals, and a black leather jacket, and laughs while answering a question into a microphone.

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · 24d

Yes!

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 30

On Wednesday, I met Leigh Bardugo.
Today, I met RF Kuang.
Independent bookstores absolutely rock.
#AndersonsBookshopsNaperville

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 5

Be kind.
Have compassion.
Empathy is strength.

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 27

Same, Sotomayor. Same.

Text of a SCOTUSblog post that reads, "Sotomayor is reading from her dissent now."

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 23

A complete DARVO in under a minute. Impressive.

Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 13

Fourth Wing is spicy How to Train Your Dragon.

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · May 10

a man talking to another man with a netflix logo in the background

ALT: a man talking to another man with a netflix logo in the background

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 26

a man is riding a horse on top of a rocky hill .

ALT: a man is riding a horse on top of a rocky hill .

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 24

A lot of things are useful to the *user* but are also actually theft.

• Forcing teachers to pay to supply their classrooms
• Predatory lending rates and fees
• Unpaid internships
• Rejecting legitimate insurance claims

So it isn't *just* Gen AI.

But it also definitely IS Gen AI.

Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 24

A lot of things are useful to the *user* but are also actually theft.

• Forcing teachers to pay to supply their classrooms
• Predatory lending rates and fees
• Unpaid internships
• Rejecting legitimate insurance claims

So it isn't *just* Gen AI.

But it also definitely IS Gen AI.

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 23

It is so disappointing that the sizes only go up to 2XL.
A 3XL shirt is not even size inclusive; it is the bare minimum for inclusivity.

Do better, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social , @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social .

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 22

I kind of wish I could cancel my subscription to the @washingtonpost.com again.

Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · Apr 22

FUCK. THIS. All of this.

The Washington Post now willingly handing reporting to OpenAI

www.avclub.com

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 19

I wonder if, by September, RFK Jr's DHHS will also have info on the epidemic that is the leading cause of death for children in America.

I mean, it's gun violence.
And we know that.
But perhaps if we had ANY idea whatsoever what to do about it....

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 19

OK, @fandueltv.bsky.social, I *pay* for your service to stream the @cardinals.com. That's the ONLY reason.
Today? Nope. It's on Fox.
This is not the first time I can't watch, nor last.
And no, I can't use MLB Network: blackout region for StL, Chicago, KC, etc.
@mlb.com Fix. This. Foolishness.

a man wearing a plaid shirt and a blue vest is standing with his hands on his hips .

ALT: a man wearing a plaid shirt and a blue vest is standing with his hands on his hips .

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 9

Is it really state testing if you haven't had a student--who has not left their seat--lose the pencil they had 5 minutes ago?

a man is sitting in front of a grandfather clock scratching his head .

ALT: a man is sitting in front of a grandfather clock scratching his head .

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 8

Tariffs xkcd.com/3073

Tariffs

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Laura the Librarian EdD, MSLIS @laurathelibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 6

My family just wants to watch the @cardinals.com
I live in Illinois, so no MLBTV (blackout region for St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee 🙄)
We pay for @fandueltv.bsky.social. Watch ALL the games, right?
Game 1? ✅Watched.
Game 2? ❌Ope! ESPN.
I am sure, eventually, also Apple.
@mlb.com Fix this!

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