I'm engaging in a lot of encounters lately where people see me masked and ask "oh should I grab a mask?" And I know it comes from a good place, but it can be really exhausting. Why? Let's talk about access labor. 1/10

being yourself is how you figure out who is genuinely for you. communicating is how you figure out who will listen to you. setting boundaries is how you figure out who will respect you. doing all of these things only strengthens you & ensures you have the right ppl in your life

Check out this library on DonorsChoose! We'd love your help to bring this project to life: donorschoo.se/e/EA8gTlIEUtb #ThankfulThursday #DonorsChoose #smallacts #bronx #studentsuccess #deweydiversity #diversity

Big shout out to @missyji NYC School Library System for increasing the # of copies of Power On! from 7 to 80 at Sora, by OverDrive Education ! Now more students will have access to this amazing book that follows four friends who take a stand for all students to learn CS!" Valerie Brock Christy R. (I can't give you a checklist)Crawford

life changes all around us, but it is gentle and kind. In the good and the unpleasant, there is always love, and there is always time.(1/2)

Equity-Centered Instruction: Strategies for the Library or Classroom 3-Week Online Course & Asynchronous Workshop February 16, 2023 | Week 3 Donna Gray Session 1: 2pm to 3pm ET Visit libraryjournal.com for more information. #equitycentered #schoollibrary #pd #crse

Wow. I'm on a regional listserv and members just got a message out of Linn-Benton Community College: LBCC will eliminate all faculty librarian positions effective June. This eliminates reference and information literacy instruction programs from the college as well. 1/

good news guys…. (1/2)

The new book ‘My Name’ by @supriyakelkar_ is another great book about importance of names —as discussed by Donna Gray #BossLibrarianPd #tlchat

Donna Gray's SEL presentation was wonderful. Our school did adopt an SEL curriculum last year & it has been well received. #BossLibrarianPD

Chantel Having meetings to discuss not being ghetto and actually providing customer service is INSANE! 😭

My parents had to put their dog down two years ago and it’s been really hard on them. Unfortunately my stepdad, Rick, has found the worst way to cope: feeding a one-year old raccoon and letting him live on their porch. His name is Little Rick aka Rickoon. And by “feeding” him,

What are some unique ways school librarians can bring joy to student learning? NYC School Library System library coordinator, purposeful librarian gives 6 best practices to consider via Education Week! bit.ly/3vTfhev Gale Cengage #largeprint

Check out: "Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé" nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/11671111

Bleach Blonde, Bad Built, Butch Body #kingwillonius

Dogs who love their owners! 💕

My first review as a Black Cotton Reviewers is out! Check out The Vanquishers by Kalynn Baron. blackcottonreviewers.com/2024/07/09/the… #thevanquishers #kalynnbayron #mgbookreview #blackcottonreview