Jessica F
@teacher2library.bsky.social
Recent OR transplant from CO. Bookworm. Library Keeper, #FReadom Fighter.
www.storytimeinthestacks.com
www.storytimeinthestacks.com
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Peek-a-Boo!
This storytime plan was inspired by a recent Ologies podcast episode on serpopsychology (creepiness), which referenced research conducted by the Denmark Recreational Fear Lab on scary activities children enjoy (such as peekaboo) and fear and play in…
This storytime plan was inspired by a recent Ologies podcast episode on serpopsychology (creepiness), which referenced research conducted by the Denmark Recreational Fear Lab on scary activities children enjoy (such as peekaboo) and fear and play in…
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Peek-a-Boo!
This storytime plan was inspired by a recent Ologies podcast episode on serpopsychology (creepiness), which referenced research conducted by the Denmark Recreational Fear Lab on scary activities children enjoy (such as peekaboo) and fear and play in Danish daycare and kindergarten classrooms! The more you know... Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So Early in the Morning…*
storytimeinthestacks.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Peek-a-Boo!
This storytime plan was inspired by a recent Ologies podcast episode on serpopsychology (creepiness), which referenced research conducted by the Denmark Recreational Fear Lab on scary activities children enjoy (such as peekaboo) and fear and play in…
This storytime plan was inspired by a recent Ologies podcast episode on serpopsychology (creepiness), which referenced research conducted by the Denmark Recreational Fear Lab on scary activities children enjoy (such as peekaboo) and fear and play in…
Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun for Ones
I recently had the unexpected pleasure of covering a Fun for Ones storytime. It was fun to adapt my lapsit fall storytime plan for a slightly older group (12-24 months) and compare the differences. I got to see so many familiar faces who had aged out of…
I recently had the unexpected pleasure of covering a Fun for Ones storytime. It was fun to adapt my lapsit fall storytime plan for a slightly older group (12-24 months) and compare the differences. I got to see so many familiar faces who had aged out of…
Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun for Ones
I recently had the unexpected pleasure of covering a Fun for Ones storytime. It was fun to adapt my lapsit fall storytime plan for a slightly older group (12-24 months) and compare the differences. I got to see so many familiar faces who had aged out of Book Babies! Sing: Hello Everybody and How Are You? As for me, I'm feeling happy to see everyone!
storytimeinthestacks.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun for Ones
I recently had the unexpected pleasure of covering a Fun for Ones storytime. It was fun to adapt my lapsit fall storytime plan for a slightly older group (12-24 months) and compare the differences. I got to see so many familiar faces who had aged out of…
I recently had the unexpected pleasure of covering a Fun for Ones storytime. It was fun to adapt my lapsit fall storytime plan for a slightly older group (12-24 months) and compare the differences. I got to see so many familiar faces who had aged out of…
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Happy book birthday to @lynnekelly.bsky.social's Three Blue Hearts! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/thre...
October 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Happy book birthday to @lynnekelly.bsky.social's Three Blue Hearts! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/thre...
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Happy book birthday to X. Fang's BROKEN!
October 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Happy book birthday to X. Fang's BROKEN!
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Happy book birthday to Jason Reynolds' COACH!
October 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy book birthday to Jason Reynolds' COACH!
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun
It feels both weird and wonderful blogging about baby storytime right now, during these days of late stage capitalism. This past week was a whirlwind. The President tried to deploy the National Guard to take over my city; trolls threatened to burn down my…
It feels both weird and wonderful blogging about baby storytime right now, during these days of late stage capitalism. This past week was a whirlwind. The President tried to deploy the National Guard to take over my city; trolls threatened to burn down my…
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun
It feels both weird and wonderful blogging about baby storytime right now, during these days of late stage capitalism. This past week was a whirlwind. The President tried to deploy the National Guard to take over my city; trolls threatened to burn down my library for hosting a queer author event (none showed up and we had a wonderful evening!); and I celebrated the fall season with my Book Babies and their families.
storytimeinthestacks.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Fall Fun
It feels both weird and wonderful blogging about baby storytime right now, during these days of late stage capitalism. This past week was a whirlwind. The President tried to deploy the National Guard to take over my city; trolls threatened to burn down my…
It feels both weird and wonderful blogging about baby storytime right now, during these days of late stage capitalism. This past week was a whirlwind. The President tried to deploy the National Guard to take over my city; trolls threatened to burn down my…
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My book chapter, Don't Do More With Less: Sustainable Work as a Management Value, has arrived! This chapter explores my first years as a manager and how I did my best to embrace slow librarianship, push back on overcommitment and vocational awe, and make my department and its work sustainable. 📚📜
Don’t Do More With Less: Sustainable Work as a Management Value
Discusses a series of decisions a middle manager made to keep the work of her department sustainable and how she incorporated her values into her process.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Shapes
I recently saw a post in the Storytime Solidarity Facebook Group about my blog. Apparently people still read this thing! 😮 It inspired me to pick up the pen (put fingers to keyboard?) and blog again! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So…
I recently saw a post in the Storytime Solidarity Facebook Group about my blog. Apparently people still read this thing! 😮 It inspired me to pick up the pen (put fingers to keyboard?) and blog again! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So…
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Shapes
I recently saw a post in the Storytime Solidarity Facebook Group about my blog. Apparently people still read this thing! 😮 It inspired me to pick up the pen (put fingers to keyboard?) and blog again! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So Early in the Morning…* Sing: Hello, Friends* Sing: Who is Here Today?* Introductions/Sharing…
storytimeinthestacks.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Shapes
I recently saw a post in the Storytime Solidarity Facebook Group about my blog. Apparently people still read this thing! 😮 It inspired me to pick up the pen (put fingers to keyboard?) and blog again! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So…
I recently saw a post in the Storytime Solidarity Facebook Group about my blog. Apparently people still read this thing! 😮 It inspired me to pick up the pen (put fingers to keyboard?) and blog again! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: So…
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Paperback book birthday!
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Paperback book birthday!
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
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Reposted by Jessica F
Libraries need help
Teachers need help
National Parks need help
Scientists need help
Doctors need help
Democracy needs help
Teachers need help
National Parks need help
Scientists need help
Doctors need help
Democracy needs help
If watching library workers resist leads you to expect us to save you, you're taking away the wrong message.
You should be viewing this as a clear indicator that YOU can and should stand up and push back, too.
We need help, not acclaim.
You should be viewing this as a clear indicator that YOU can and should stand up and push back, too.
We need help, not acclaim.
May 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Libraries need help
Teachers need help
National Parks need help
Scientists need help
Doctors need help
Democracy needs help
Teachers need help
National Parks need help
Scientists need help
Doctors need help
Democracy needs help
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New course offered this fall through @libjuiceacademy.bsky.social! Come and join me as we discuss accessible library collections for people with disabilities. Learn more: ➡️ libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/... #Accessibility #libsky
May 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New course offered this fall through @libjuiceacademy.bsky.social! Come and join me as we discuss accessible library collections for people with disabilities. Learn more: ➡️ libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/... #Accessibility #libsky
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Excited to share these copies of HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY AND THE ENVIRONMENT with our school’s readers on #EarthDay! Thank you @katemessner.com! #kidlit #schoollibrary #TLSky
April 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Excited to share these copies of HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY AND THE ENVIRONMENT with our school’s readers on #EarthDay! Thank you @katemessner.com! #kidlit #schoollibrary #TLSky
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Take Five: Trans and Nonbinary Characters in 2025 Middle Grade Novels
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Take Five: Trans and Nonbinary Characters in 2025 Middle Grade Novels
It's probably not wholly accurate to say that representation of trans and nonbinary characters seems more important than ever (again, it's always been important), but wow, does it sure feel extra nece...
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April 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Take Five: Trans and Nonbinary Characters in 2025 Middle Grade Novels
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Libraries Hit by IMLS Defunding
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Libraries Hit by IMLS Defunding
Libraries across the country have started feeling the effects of the IMLS being effectively shut down and having grants cancelled. If you search for IMLS on any social media site you will see disma…
teenlibrarian.co.uk
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Libraries Hit by IMLS Defunding
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Take Five: April 2025 Middle Grade Books
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Take Five: April 2025 Middle Grade Books
Here are five new releases to read while sitting outside in the sun!
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April 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Take Five: April 2025 Middle Grade Books
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Anyone from Ohio, please read this and then contact your reps: bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
Ohio's Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms
Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding.
bookriot.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Anyone from Ohio, please read this and then contact your reps: bookriot.com/ohios-republ...
Thank you for sharing! I missed some of those!
March 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thank you for sharing! I missed some of those!
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Finally finished my (non-exhaustive) roundup of my favorite picture books of 2024. Take a look, and tell me which of your favorites I missed! www.marykuehner.com/post/favorit...
Favorite Books of 2024 - Picture Book Edition
Look, it's well into February and I'm finally getting around to writing about my favorite books of the previous year! Let's just say that already 2025 is... a lot, and as someone with several mental i...
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March 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Finally finished my (non-exhaustive) roundup of my favorite picture books of 2024. Take a look, and tell me which of your favorites I missed! www.marykuehner.com/post/favorit...
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Happy birthday, @lynnekelly.bsky.social! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/thre...
March 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Happy birthday, @lynnekelly.bsky.social! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/thre...
Different from Hendrix's usual style, but still so good!
March 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Different from Hendrix's usual style, but still so good!
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Schneider Award Honors 9 Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience: www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
SLJ Reviews of 2025 Schneider Family Book Awards Winners and Honor Titles
The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2025 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Schneider Family Book Award winners.
www.slj.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Schneider Award Honors 9 Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience: www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
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Only monsters cut literacy funding. I said what I said. Are we great yet?
“The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all—regardless of politics—because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed."
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“The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all—regardless of politics—because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Cut From Indiana Republicans' Proposed Budget
Republican legislators have cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which promotes childhood literacy, in their recently proposed budget.
www.rollingstone.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Only monsters cut literacy funding. I said what I said. Are we great yet?
“The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all—regardless of politics—because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
“The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all—regardless of politics—because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...