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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 2h

Let’s make it a trend. What would a book club look like in your classroom or #library? 📚🤔

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 3h

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Happening tomorrow! 🚨

Professional development should inspire, empower, and connect teachers, not feel like a box to check. In this webinar, Teaching Channel and #Mackin explore what effective PD looks like in 2025. 💡🎙️

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8h

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8h

For more than 40 years, #Mackin has been one of the nation’s most dependable resources delivering the best titles to #libraries across the country and around the world. As the market and options begin to shift, one thing remains reliable and steady – #MackinPublic is ready to serve your needs. 📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Today and beyond, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples around the world. 🌎

Explore Enriching Titles From Mackin & Our Publisher Partners: buff.ly/cvMZajm 📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

At the end of the webinar, educators will receive a certificate of completion! 🏅

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Happening tomorrow! 🚨

Professional development should inspire, empower, and connect teachers, not feel like a box to check. In this webinar, Teaching Channel and #Mackin explore what effective PD looks like in 2025. 💡🎙️

Register now: buff.ly/KKJ2MOX

#EdWebinar #PD #EdChat @jenplucker.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Explore fun and festive ways to inspire hands-on making from Cricut, Makedo, 3Doodler, and @chibitronics.bsky.social! 🤖

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

What is a #library to you? 🤔📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

What's your scariest recommendation, #librarians? 😱📚

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Thank You For Attending Our Storyteller Spotlight With Katherine Applegate! 📖🎙️

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know? Mackin has been proudly serving public libraries across the country for over 40 years, providing print and digital titles, durable MackinBound books, makerspace resources, and our award-winning MackinVIA platform. 📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

A huge thank you to @kaaauthor.bsky.social for joining us for a live classroom visit! Stay tuned for the link to the recording. 📚

"Please keep reading. Even if you're like me & you think books are kind of boring, there's a book out there that is going to absolutely change your life, I promise you."

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Katherine Applegate shared how her stories start with a “tiny glimmer of an idea” that grows through research, writing, and collaboration. The process can take years and involves many hands bringing a book to life. ✨📚 @kaaauthor.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Author Katherine Applegate read aloud from her new book, "Pocket Bear," a stunning tale of kindness and second chances, during our Storyteller Spotlight webinar series! 🎙️📖 @kaaauthor.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Katherine Applegate's dog, Boss! You might recognize Boss from The One and Only Bob, but in this case, the character inspired the name! 🐶

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

At the end of the webinar, educators will receive a certificate of completion! 🏅

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Professional development should inspire, empower, and connect teachers, not feel like a box to check. In this webinar, Teaching Channel and #Mackin explore what effective PD looks like in 2025. 💡🎙️

Register now: buff.ly/KKJ2MOX

#EdWebinar #PD #EdChat @jenplucker.bsky.social

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

A messy #library is a productive one! 📚

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

Mackin's professional librarians read and review hundreds of titles each month; here are some of their October favorites! Featured this week: Spooky Reads. 👻🎃

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

What would you tell a student if they asked why reading is important? 🤔📚
📸 Digitally Lit

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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

Attend the live webinar to be entered to win 1 of 5 copies of Recess! 🎁