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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 12d

Hosting a contest this week to celebrate the FREEDOM TO READ during #BannedBooksWeek @njasl.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 21d

After so many books were checked out of the school library, plenty have been returned. So... I put in a call to a special group of friends to help me get books scanned in and back onto the shelves. ❤️📚❤️ #community #lifeskills #lovemyjob @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you for making reading so easy and fun! ❤️📚❤️

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · 23d

We've been READING!!! The beginning of the school year has been VERY busy. Within the first 12 days of school, I met with 65 classes! It was hectic, but wonderfully successful ❤️📚❤️ @njasl.bsky.social @writerkmc.bsky.social @mackinlibrary.bsky.social @comicsplus.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 10

It's #NationalLibraryWeek This article shares the vital role school librarians play in the successful education of children, as well as the critical support they offer educators and administrators. @njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

www.naesp.org/resource/6-f...

6 Foundational Skills Librarians Can Help Cultivate - NAESP

National School Library Week is April 6-12, 2025. School librarians are vital allies in cultivating digital problem-solving skills in schools.

www.naesp.org

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 10

ABSOLUTELY! ❤️📚❤️

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 9

Today has been dedicated as #PaulRobesonDay in #NewJersey thanks to @andrewzwicker.bsky.social
I've created a #chatbot so my students can talk with the accomplished man who graduated from Somerville High School in 1915. @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
#ChatBot

www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...

New Jersey Designates April 9 Paul Robeson Day in Honor of Rutgers’ Celebrated Alumnus

www.rutgers.edu

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 8

Lots of celebrations in #libraries this month. One is bringing awareness to divergent minds. I've created displays and reading lists for students and staff to explore.
Happy #AutismAwarenessMonth

Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 7

It's #nationallibraryweek! Let's celebrate the many things that a school library can do for you. My favorite thing is offering equitable access to resources. What's yours? @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 5

Took a drive down to DE to hear @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social at the #festivalofwords Always wonderful to hear him speak ❤️📚❤️
Also a great opportunity to share and learn from other school librarians @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today @rustincenter.bsky.social received my donation.

There are many doing amazing work. Please consider donating whatever you can: #GardenStateEquality
@glaad.bsky.social
@glsen.bsky.social
@pridecenternj.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Mar 31

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a right to be their true selves. You don't have to understand, but I ask you to have empathy and be kind. #KindnessMatters #acceptance

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility This morning I began reading a beautifully important story by #RobinGow

Today I ask that you do what you can to support everyone's right to be seen... read a story, check in on a friend, make a donation, or just be a little extra kind.

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Feb 16

I finally got to share the one and only @mrschureads.bsky.social with the 9th graders in my students. Such a wonderful experience! Lots of 📚♥️ was shared. I knew it was going to fill many hearts... but the visit still exceeded my expectations! THANK YOU for sharing Jake's story with us!

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Jan 29

We can't believe we're less than a month away from the Virtual Mini-Con!
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
All School Librarians & educators are welcome!
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUAL...
@njasl.bsky.social

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NJASL: NJ Assoc. of School Librarians (It's "En-JAY-sul"!) @njasl.bsky.social · Jan 23

School librarians & educators: No matter where you are, you're welcome to register for our Virtual Mini-Con!

2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.

4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!

More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON

#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky

The Return of the NJASL Virtual Mini-Con!
Mon, Feb 17, 2025.
9am-1pm ET.
Winter Warm-Up: Hot Topics in School Librarianship.
Join us for:
Virtual PD!
Prize raffles!
Fellowship!
Fun!
Registration: <bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON>.

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Jan 20

Here are just a few book recommendations to honor #mlkday
Share in his spirit of #SocialJustice with a story that inspires, educates, and maybe even invigorates!! Happy #MartinLutherKingJr day!!! @njasl.bsky.social

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 16

This is how I ugly sweater... How about you???

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

YES!!! thank you @everylibrary.bsky.social ❤️📚❤️

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

and parents will continue to have the freedom to choose what their children read. But no one else gets to decide for you. That, quite simply, is the ‘Freedom to Read.’” (4/4)

Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

importance of inclusive educational spaces,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “A library is a place of voluntary inquiry and provides equitable access to learning resources. Today, we ensure that every New Jerseyan has the freedom to choose what they want to read, (3/4)

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

“Public and school libraries have come under attack by a small number of individuals hoping to erase diverse materials from bookshelves, usually targeting works focused on race and LGBTQ+ themes. Today, New Jersey stands firmly in defense of the freedom to read and the (2/4)

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

Yesterday was monumental! Governor Murphy signed into law the game-changing Freedom to Read Act.
Thank you #AndrewZwicker @njasl.bsky.social #njstatelibrary @rustincenter.bsky.social for everything you've done to make this happen! (1/4)

nj.gov/governor/new...

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Andrea Caporale aka Mrs C @mrsclibrary.bsky.social · Dec 4

Day 1 of my #Holiday traditions display was a success! I'm looking forward to seeing how many more staff will share their holiday traditions. #Library doors offer a great opportunity to share information and build #community
#libraries #schoollibrary