I am SO EXCITED that this fabulous book is out in the world today @katefussner wrote the most beautiful MG novel in verse about first love - this is a must-buy for teachers and librarians working with students ages 11-15.

We Have Always Been Here; We Always Will Be, a guest post by Kate Fussner | Teen Librarian Toolbox ow.ly/PfAW50OzVWz

We had the absolute best visit with @katefussner - she is a dynamic, captivating speaker and our kids loved her!

Library Twitter - any ideas on vendors offering exhibit hall passes for ALA?

LKL Ep. 140🌈❤️ Author @katefussner described her debut novel in 5 words… queer, lyrical, mythical, first love Check out the awesome interview and creative writing exercise at the end! 🥳📚Giveaway (book, bookmark and sticker)! Rules below youtu.be/kBG_4Vo_4Vw

Get yourself a city councilor like Ruthzee Louijeune who when asked about priorities for BPS knows the importance of having a library staffed by a certified librarian! 📚💕

Want some fantastic FREE school librarian PD? Register at tinyurl.com/BossLibrarianPD - I'll be speaking about my nonfiction reorganization!

Getting ready to present today at 1:30EST at the awesome #BossLibrarianPD - I've gotten so many great ideas and I'm excited to share some of my own!

Aim for access!!!! via Bonnie McBride #BossLibrarianPD

Oh I love this!

Can any library friends shed light on how a book gets reviewed in SchoolLibraryJournal…I know they can’t review all but very surprised at the omission of a book pub’d in May and curious if we should still hope for a review! Shelley (Diaz) Vale Lisa Krok hiatus/may leave

Want to see sessions that you may have missed? They are all now posted!

You know you’ve picked the best life partner when they pick up copies of Heartstopper 5 on release day in the UK so your students don’t have to wait til Jan to read it! And yes he’s a fan and already finished reading.

I am proud to have testified in support of this bill - MA residents, please contact your reps in support.

The BPS Library Team stands in solidarity with Newton Teachers Association BostonTeachersUnion

Today is the last day. You can sign as a librarian or a teacher as well. Please share!

We are FAILING our kids by not having credentialed librarians, who are experts in #medialiteracy, in every school to help Ss navigate AI and the mountain of strategies they’re going to need.

THE SONG OF US (Katherine Tegen Bks) by #debut #kidlit #author @katefussner is a 2024 #massachusettsbookawards #longlist! "An ode to love." See: ow.ly/jvS550ShxqU #middlegrade #CenterForTheBook HarperCollins Massachusetts Library Association 📚 New England Independent Booksellers Association MBLC