Amy MacLeod

Teacher-librarian in Burnaby, BC Passionate about equity, kindness, and the sheer joy of reading!

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You know you’ve got a great new series on your hands when the first student who borrowed Dungeon Club: Roll Call by @MollyOstertag comes back to the library the next day asking for Book 2! Thanks for the recommendation @irondogbooks!

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Inspired by the beautiful sunlight coming into the library @uhe_sd41 this morning, our provocation in story workshop this morning was “What stories live in the light and shadows?” #storyworkshop #storystudio @burnabyschools

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Read for @ireadcanadian Day @uhe_sd41!

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@rebecarubi0 @DaveAlexRoberts @bctla @ivancoyote @CdnSchoolLibrar Such a fabulous day!

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Such a fantastic end to the day with @ivancoyote! “Books are magic, stories are sacred, so libraries full of books and stories are magic and sacred.” Couldn’t agree more! #BCTLA

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I did it! I hope the participants found our workshop valuable and are leaving with ideas to incorporate in their libraries. #bctla

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What an inspiring keynote by @DaveAlexRoberts on representation in literature! Excited for the rest of the day at the #BCTLA conference!

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Story workshop is up and running @uhe_sd41! Division 11, 12 & 18 are exploring what stories live in the loose parts and finding characters, settings, problems & solutions! #storytelling

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I read “Ravi’s Roar” by @tompercivalsays with the Grade 1-3 classes today. We had some great conversations about what makes us feel angry, and how we can channel anger to stand up for ourselves or others. #SEL #zonesofregulation

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My heart is full, love our students!

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Inventory done and everything shelved for the summer. See you in September @uhe_sd41!

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@MsZmukic It looks so appealing, it makes me want to come and browse your shelves. Great work!

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Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Thanks @owlkids and @GoodMindsBooks for publishing such a respectful and joyful issue about the Haida nation. We will be reading it at my house today to celebrate! 🧡

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@tlwestridge @EricRWalters It’s definitely a good candidate. That or “No Fixed Address” by Susan Nielsen if it’s in paperback by then. Similar themes and both would be very eye opening for some students!

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I just finished “The King of Jam Sandwiches” by @EricRWalters and can see why it won the #ggbooks award. Such a powerful story of resilience, I will most definitely be recommending this one to students next year!

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@nicolecwilson @brentwoodSD41 I loved the poem written by a student that you shared with me today! Such a beautiful reflection on history and the path forward.

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I love this book! It will probably be the one I read first to new classes in the fall.

[Owlkids Publishing @owlkids]

Thao the author talks about THAO the book, and the importance of learning people's names, for @CBCKids Book Club! 📚 @thaolamdraws
https://t.co/hwrj0CDjP0

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We have this one in the library and it is lovely!

[TD Summer Reading Club/Club de lecture d'été TD @TDSRC_CLETD]

Based on ancient Haida narratives, our next recommended read celebrates Indigenous identity and culture ➡️ MAGICAL BEINGS OF HAIDA GWAII by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Sara Florence Davidson. Illustrated by Alyssa Koski and Judy Hilgemann #TDSRC #IndigenousHistoryMonth

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Just an average Tuesday…

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This! I love collaborating, there is something magical that happens when you land on idea with a colleague and everything just clicks!