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Jay Stream Innovation Center
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Middle School librarian of 24 years.
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ericcurts.bsky.social
What's New in Google for Schools?

🗓️ Join us online for our monthly GEG-Ohio meeting this Thursday, Jan 29th at 1pm ET
📰 Latest #GoogleEDU updates
🧰 Helpful tips & resources
❓ Q&A
👉 Details here
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
January 27, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.
A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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shannonhale.bsky.social
Please read. And please forward to people who have asked this question. A quick, clear, and common sense explanation. "Libraries exist for a simple but profound reason: to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, background, belief, or zip code, has access to information, ideas, and stories."
authorsabb.bsky.social Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 1d
Anyone ever say to you when you're talking about banned books some version of, "Well if you want the book, just buy it!" The Freedom to Read Project broke down exactly why that argument doesn't stand up to scrutiny:
What the Library Is For and Why “Just Buy the Book” Gets It Exactly Backwards
Libraries exist to guarantee equal access to ideas; telling families to buy books themselves undermines equity, choice, trust, and opportunity.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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slj.com
Fireworks wins Caldecott
All the Blues in the Sky named Newbery Medal winner
See the full list of winners
www.slj.com/story/2026-Y...
2026 Youth Media Award Winners
Here are the winners of the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards, announced Monday, January 26 in Chicago.
www.slj.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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shannonhale.bsky.social
Renée Watson wins the Newbery! She is a treasure and so is this book. I just gifted it to a young reader friend. It's a book in verse, so accessible, about grief.
Cover for All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson, blue background, African American girl looking to the side, unsure and hopeful
January 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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thenextgenlib.bsky.social
The highly anticipated #MG #graphicnovel adaptation of Front Desk by @kellyyang.bsky.social out October 20! 5 ⭐️ bookshop.org/a/102434/978... #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #books #bookrecommendation #librarian #librarians
January 26, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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etraintalks.bsky.social
Thank you Keyshawn Davis
for this amazing write up & to CapRadio for sharing my story!

I’m honored to serve the city of Sacramento. I’ll always do my best to ensure kids have access to new, diverse books. Check out the full story here: www.capradio.org/articles/202...

#sacramento #capradio #npr
Turning pages, building community: A high school student’s impact
Ethan Minton is a high school freshman from Sacramento who started a literacy initiative at the age of 11. He created a podcast to review books and interview authors, and he’s donated over 8,000 books...
www.capradio.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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nws.noaa.gov
Winter will still be in full swing after this next system expected Friday through Monday (January 23-26) that will bring cold, snow, and icy conditions.

The latest outlook shows the cold weather will hang around in the East through the month. February also looks to start out cold.

weather.gov
Days 8-14 U.S. Hazards Outlook Forecast valid: January 30 - February 5 Map that highlights roughly the eastern third of the country starting with portions of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas and continuing all the way east to the Atlantic Coast. This area is highlighted to see continued cold temperatures with "much below normal" temperatures expected.
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
The kidlit event of the year is almost here. Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Printz, and so many more. Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.

#ALAyma
#ALA150
#ForOurLibraries
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2026 ALA Youth Media Awards live from Chicago! ALA150, American Library Association, Monday, January 26, 10:00 AM CT. ala.unikron.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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bodleian.ox.ac.uk
The traditional Bodleian Oath which every reader is required to read aloud on seeking admission to the Bodleian Libraries. 🫡
An image showing a close-up view of the Bodleian Library's reader's declaration form with the grand interior of the library in the background.
January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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thenextgenlib.bsky.social
📱 Navigating Screen Time
A 🆓 30min virtual workshop for families, Ss, Ts & #librarians Use this presentation in ur school library!
🗓 Feb 4, 2026 | ⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM CST |
🎤 Hosted by @futureready.org @msfordfierce.bsky.social & me! 🔗 bit.ly/DigitalNavigatorTxASL #FutureReady #tlsky #skybrarians
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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mauames.bsky.social
sourcenm.com/2026/01/07/p...

Yay New Mexico!
Proposed legislation would prohibit book banning in New Mexico public libraries • Source New Mexico
A New Mexico lawmaker is reintroducing a bill to ban book banning at public libraries, backed by librarians and authors
sourcenm.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Last summer, I surveyed library workers about the ways library work impacts their mental health, and they responded.

“Pizza Parties Don’t Fix Burnout”: The State of Librarian Mental Health:

bookriot.com/the-state-of...
"Pizza Parties Don't Fix Burnout": The State of Librarian Mental Health
Library workers are feeling increased pressures to be everything to everyone, and the impact on their mental health matters.
bookriot.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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kidlit411.bsky.social
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JUST LIKE TINA by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, illustrated by @maruga-koops.bsky.social (Penguin Workshop) out on Jan 27.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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pinkzombierose.bsky.social
First time seeing a beaded cover. Non-fic for young readers.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO: KNOW ABOUT INDIANS BUT WERE AFRAID To ASK ANTON TREUER YOUNG READERS EDITION
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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barbaradee.bsky.social
I’m in love with the cover of my next novel, NOTHING TO SEE HERE (Scholastic, October 20, 2026)—a multi-POV story about eighth graders posting fake rumors online to show classmates the dangers of anonymous gossip on social media.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2026/01/16/r...
Rumor Has It: Kids Battle Online Misinformation in NOTHING TO SEE HERE, a guest post and cover reveal by Barbara Dee
Nothing to See Here is about four very different eighth graders who team up to take action after cruel online gossip forces another student to leave school.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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edutopia.org
When you make endurance and critical thinking focal points of your instructional practice, students can feel more prepared and confident during standardized tests. 📝

#EduSky
How to Develop Test-Ready Students
There’s a difference between teaching to the test and developing test-specific thinking that will help students effectively apply what they’ve learned all year.
www.edutopia.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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introvertproblems.bsky.social
Introvert allergies:

1. Social obligations
2. Phone calls
3. Groups of more than three people
4. Talkative hairdresser
5. Hosts that don’t let you leave early
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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introvertproblems.bsky.social
Which type are you?
January 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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nws.noaa.gov
Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning?
A watch means be prepared, all the ingredients are in place and a tornado (or severe thunderstorm, flood etc.) is possible. A warning means take action and that weather event is happening or about to happen.
Visit for more: weather.gov/safety
Infographic displaying text over a photo of a dark tornado funnel cloud in a field. Left panel: TORNADO WATCH (yellow). Text: "A Tornado Watch is issued when a tornado is possible. Know your safe place (storm shelter, basement, interior hall away from windows). Be ready to act quickly if a Warning is issued. Be Prepared." Right panel: TORNADO WARNING (orange). Text: "A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is happening or about to happen. Immediately seek shelter in your safe place! Take Action!"
January 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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wired.com
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · 19d
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
"I’m a Wyoming teenager, and legislators are trying to ban the book I’m reading"

www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues...
Silvester: I’m a Wyoming teenager, and legislators are trying to ban the book I’m reading
The Wyoming Legislature is trying to ban one of my favorite books, “Julie of the Wolves,” and many others to keep them off the shelves of public and school libraries.
www.wyomingnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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cpsc.gov
You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?"

Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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bucksarchives.bsky.social
slow day in the office so figured we'd start some beef with museums
That Tom Gauld meme of the two opposing nations perfectly mirrored, but edited to be between archives and museums.
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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virtualgiff.bsky.social
It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom.

‪#sketchnote #sketchnoting‬
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM