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Heather Turner
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🦉✨Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC of The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can I just say this book was SO cute. Like, “I wanted to be Hester’s friend” cute. 🥹🦉 This cozy GN celebrates friendship, belonging, & being yourself.🌙✨

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**Alt Text:** A graphic book review image for *The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream* by Debbie Fong. The design has a textured teal background with a large title reading “Bookmarked! Review” at the top. On the left is the book cover featuring Hester, an owl character, inside a forest setting. The graphic includes a 5-star rating and review highlights. Text around the image reads: “A cozy story about friendship, belonging & being yourself,” “I’d say: 5/5,” and “Perfect for Emerging Readers.” The “Why It Works” section highlights that it is a gentle story about friendship and belonging, uses a graphic novel format perfect for emerging readers, and encourages readers to embrace what makes them unique. The “From the book” section explains that Hester is a night owl searching for friends in a forest where everyone seems awake at different times and learns that staying true to yourself helps you find meaningful friendships. The overall design is warm, whimsical, and focused on early readers, friendship, and self-acceptance.
July 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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New Substack out! Stop Counting Screentime. Start Measuring Thinking Time! open.substack.com/pub/techieli...

#TLSkyChat #EduSky #Screentime #Edtech #Education #TLSky #Skybrarians #TLChat
Stop Counting Screen Time. Start Measuring Thinking.
Not all screen time is created equal. What if the real question is not how long students are on screens, but what those screens ask them to do?
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July 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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What are your favorite picture books, MG, and YA books from this year? Doing a PD on best new Children’s Books and do not want to forget any! HELP!! #TLSky #Booksky #TLSkyChat #BookTok #Books #BookRecs #EduSky
Pengu Pudgy
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June 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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lemanskyrachel.bsky.social Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · Jun 18
This is why I have a Games center/station in my library after students have checked out their books. Lots of math-based and shape-based games that students 💗 & don’t even realize they are reinforcing their learning!
#TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 18
Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun! 🃏✨

#EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreK #kindergarten #ElementaryTeacher
June 18, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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This is why I have a Games center/station in my library after students have checked out their books. Lots of math-based and shape-based games that students 💗 & don’t even realize they are reinforcing their learning!
#TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 18
Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun! 🃏✨

#EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreK #kindergarten #ElementaryTeacher
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June 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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PBS News Classroom @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson — U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war

Ask students: What are the primary objectives of the United States and Iran in their negotiations? #sschat #EduSky
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U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war
The parties seem to be inching closer to a peace deal, but sticking points remain
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June 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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mackidssl.bsky.social Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · Jun 18
Kids’ books about #Juneteenth do more than teach history: they help young readers understand freedom, resilience, and the importance of honoring Black stories and voices. Check out our resource center for books to share for this important holiday and beyond: tinyurl.com/2pnxm9fe

#edusky #newbooks
June 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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While it was a #TLSkyChat of just me last night that means there is plenty of answers needed from #slowchat! Please take a moment to respond to our questions from last nights chat!!

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June 18, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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📚 Thank you. We are grateful for each of you who make #TLSkyChat a space for learning, sharing, and growing. It has been a great year of learning!

#TLSkyChat is now officially on Summer Break!! We will see you all back in September!!! More at tlskychat.com
June 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
June 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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Remember, y’all… everything you ever wanted to know about #TLSkyChat can be found here: tlskychat.com
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June 18, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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Q8: Time to brag! 🎉 What accomplishment, project, program, partnership, or student success are you most proud of this year?

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#TLSkyChat Question 8. Large text asks: "Q8: TIME TO BRAG! You and your students have worked hard. What are you really proud of this year?" Graphic shows one person proudly gesturing beside another person. Reminder sidebar includes participation instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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A7: They really are the building blocks that help create the priorities for the next year. In fact the last part of the report are those goals and priorities. #TLSkyChat
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June 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Q7: How do your end-of-year reports and reflections influence your goals, priorities, and planning for next year?

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#TLSkyChat Question 7. Large text asks: "Q7: How does your end-of-year report(s) and reflection(s) guide your planning for next year?" Graphic shows a planning checklist with map markers. Reminder sidebar includes chat instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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A6: I find that videos from students talking about what the library means to them was one of the most powerful tools. #TLSkyChat
June 18, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Q6: Reports often focus on data and advocacy. How do you capture and communicate the less measurable, but equally important, parts of library impact?

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#TLSkyChat Question 6. Large text asks: "Q6: Reports are often a snapshot of our libraries used for advocacy and data. How can the intangibles of the library be captured and reported?" Reminder sidebar includes participation instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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A5: Running reports is a key components along with my Google Calendar and Forms. Evaluations and such. Collecting that information usually happens in late May and Early June. #TLSkyChat
June 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Q5: How do you track the data needed for your reports throughout the year? How much time do you dedicate to reporting?

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#TLSkyChat Question 5. Large text asks: "Q5: How do you track or plan the data you include in your reports? How much time do you dedicate to reporting?" Graphic includes charts and analytics icons. Reminder sidebar includes chat instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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A4: It does not always have to be a fancy report. I am partial to this one from a local school around me. www.cazlib.com/2025-library... #TLSkyChat
2025 Library Report
Key achievements and new developments for the library program in 2024-2025.
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June 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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A4: Jennifer LaGarde has been collecting examples for awhile. Check out the list of over 120 reports - docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #TLSkyChat
School Library Annual/Data Reports (Responses)
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June 18, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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A4: Article from KnowledgeQuest about End of the Year Reports that is worth a read: knowledgequest.aasl.org/end-of-the-y... #TLSkyChat
End of the Year Reports 2022 Edition | AASL Knowledge Quest
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June 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Q4: What formats, templates, or platforms do you use to publish and share your end-of-year reports?

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#TLSkyChat Question 4. Large text asks: "Q4: What format, templates, locations do you use to publish/display your end of year reports?" Graphic includes a red "EXAMPLE" stamp. Reminder sidebar includes participation instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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A3: The content of my report will always focus on Student Impact. I will also include items that will help me achieve me goals. It is not always positive information. Ex. Age of Collection is terrible but can result in more funding for books. It is an advocacy tool! #TLSkyChat
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June 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Q3: What data or information do you include in your end-of-year reports, and why?

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#TLSkyChat Question 3. Large text asks: "Q3: What data or information do you include in your reports at the end of the year and why?" Graphic shows a clipboard with charts, graphs, a pencil, and a magnifying glass. Reminder sidebar includes chat instructions.
June 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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A2: Admin and school community. I would post on social media as well as to Admin to share with BOE. #TLSkyChat
June 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM