And Linda Sue Park SAYGAY immediately blows panel out of the water with thoughtful reflections about what we do when we talk about 'strong' girls - both the girl part and the strong part. She mentions focusing on 'self-respecting women' because sometimes we don't feel strong. SchoolLibraryJournal

Damn straight.

Thank you Nicola Davies for this wonderful quotation. I couldn't have said it better myself. #kidslovenonficitontion STEAMTeamBooks

Proud to have many of these in our library already.
Thanks as always for getting us prepared for #AAPI Melissa.
LOVE your well curated book-lists
imaginationsoup.net/childrens-book…

#AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth #librarian

Melissa Taylor

30 women have been killed in Australia this year.

That's more than 2 a week.

It is a national emergency.

Men's violence against women is a men's issue.

We need to step up, take responsibility, drive social change & ensure women are safe in our country.

As a librarian team, we are inquiring into revamping our digital presence so we are looking at great examples from across the English speaking world.
My word, LA County Library 's website is AWESOME.
We are definitely inspired.
Hats off to you, team!
lacountylibrary.org

On #EarthDay2024 I am grateful for the wealth of children's books helping children to appreciate #nature and care about #conservation . Here are some of mine. 🥰🌏

The ISB-Beijing recent support staff recruitment fair was a huge success. We had engaging panel discussions, mini professional development sessions, and met some fantastic candidates. Thank you to all who joined us! #is #Recruitment #JoinOurTeam #schooljobs

Oh this darling book!
I want to live in this little blue cottage myself!
goodreads.com/book/show/5118…

This summed up my thoughts on the word ‘woke’ far more eloquently than I ever could.

Social worker: This mother doesn't understand the risk from the domestic violence.

Me: Has she engaged in behaviors to protect herself and her children?

Social Worker: Yes, she has gotten a protective order; she changed the locks of her apartment so he can't get in. She has a

Professional reading I can't wait to dive into!
So inspired by Kristin Ziemke is READING & THINKING 📚📱🌏 's sessions at 21st Century Learning last month and immediately ordered it for our school's professional library.
Let's go!
#learnISB

The ES library are kicking off a new interactive display to help decrease the amount of #SingleUsePlastics at ISB-Beijing because #EarthDay is every day!

What are YOU doing to lighten your footprint?

#learnISB Canva #EarthDay 2024 #plasticpollution

Eid Mubarak everyone! #EidAlFitr2024

The moon is trolling the sun on X 😅

It's Spring Spirit Week at ISB! Don't forget - tomorrow is 'No Backpack Day' 🎒
#learnisb #dragonspirit

It was an honor to speak at our ES Open House today sharing all of the great things that happen at ISB with a full house of potential families! Thanks to our awesome teachers who led sample learning experiences as well! You rock! ISB-Beijing #learnisb #godragons #dragonspirit

The end of Spring break means the Year of the Dragon is now in full swing. As ISB Dragons, it is a special year filled with Dragon Spirit. We honor traditions while embracing modernity and change, ultimately preparing our students for an exciting future. #learnisb #dragonspirit

This! This is why we need to let kids read Dogman until they wear it out. This is why all reading is real reading!

100 things kids will miss if they don’t have a school librarian. AASL AISLEd