I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life. #SupportLibraries
Most of the challenges came from parents (80%), with teachers and administrators next at 14% and 11%, respectively.
https://t.co/i14csHfX1P "Censorship Attempts Will Have a Long-lasting Impact on School Library Collections, SLJ Survey Shows"
#BannedBooksWeek
@MrsLeakTeaches I don’t see how this would fly. Library checkouts are protected as free speech and I can’t even run a report on a student’s checkout history. I do not have access to that.
The BCALA Children and Youth Literary Awards, sponsored by SLJ, honor phenomenal works of fiction and nonfiction by Black authors in four categories. https://t.co/Xrmex46gyx
EDUCATORS & LIBRARIANS! Here’s a #KidsNeedBooks middle grade giveaway, featuring some long-time and brand-new favorites, plus a dozen *signed* copies of each of the first two books in my EngiNerds series!
To enter to win these books: RT this tweet and follow me! 💛📚💛
From Adventure-Filled Middle Grade Reads to Picture Books That Celebrate #BlackJoy, find our curated lists for #summerreading here: https://t.co/Nh7Fd7yf18
Last month, my nonfiction IVAN picture book was rereleased with a great new cover. Today, I'm giving away three signed copies. 🦍🌸
RT and follow for a chance to win! I'll choose and notify three random winners tomorrow, July 22, at 2 PM PT. 🍃
#TheOneAndOnlyIvan#kidlit
Hey, @CorriherLipeMS! What are you reading right now? I'm reading Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray by @Jess_keating. Keep an eye out for a book talk this week!
#teachers#librarians I’m giving away a free Skype visit, 2 signed copies of SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF MAYBE, & a flower fort kit. Follow, RT & comment for a chance to win. For every 100 entries, 1 winner! US & INT. Ends 7/18 #librariansonly#kidlit#edchat#mg#summerreading