Melissa Carpenter

Reader, Librarian, Teacher, and Writer. I'm a fan of all the kids lit, but MG and YA have my heart.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@mikadontyoudare Queen we need you over on threads. We’ll appreciate you properly. Well done!

[Carlos Whittaker @loswhit]

A friend told me that schools are indoctrinating his kids by having certain books in the library…
I asked if his kids make their beds every morning even though he repeatedly tells them to. If he can’t indoctrinate them to do that then they’ll be fine in the school library.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

Why uncles should not be allowed to Facebook, exhibit #1:

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

YES! 🙌🏼

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

Dear whomever cut off Starbucks’ supply of toffee nut syrup just in time for September salted caramel mochas. You will stand before the judgment seat.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

I actually just said “You don’t hear anyone else barking do you?” to my dog... so that’s how school technology coordinators are feeling as we near the end of this mess of a pandemic school year. We are not ok.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@nikkigrimes9 Last day in school was March 13, 2020.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

Continually impressed by my ability to forget what I ordered online so it’s like a happy surprise when packages arrive.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@cameronstrang I’m a school librarian, so these aren’t written for adults but are still so beneficial and enjoyable for adults.

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes - beautifully written, socially relevant, eye opening, and inspiring

Refugee and Ground Zero by Alan Gratz - same as above

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

Why do male appliance/HVAC/auto repair people tell me to “have my husband” do troubleshooting steps as if I’m incapable? Are we not past that in 2021?

[Barnes & Noble @BNBuzz]

“Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school.”
Thank you, Beverly Cleary for creating the stories that so many of us enjoyed reading as children. Rest in peace.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

Today's big pet peeve:

Emails that end with "please advise."

Please advise.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@AzieDee Where can I find a copy of How I Survived the 18th Century? Heard you on This American Life recently and can’t find the book anywhere. Would love to read & support.

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

All tech support requests will now be filtered through my new coworker.

#wfhcoworkers #quarantinelife https://t.co/4FbVjP0WCg

[Charlotte FC @CharlotteFC]

Kicking into gear in 2⃣0⃣2⃣1⃣

[Major League Soccer @MLS]

Charlotte. 2021.

You got next, @CharlotteMLS! 👑

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@AlanGratz I absolutely love that you’re tackling 9/11!

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

My childhood love of highlightsforchildren was fierce. My current love of highlightsforchildren, in the wake of this statement, is 100 times greater. https://t.co/g4ripaOFph

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

Overheard from the back seat:

12 year old: “What have sharks really done for the world anyway?”

9 year old: *sings* “Baaabyyyy SHARK! Doo doo do do do do...”

#heasked #sheanswered #babyshark #Gabzilla

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

@KasieWest I’m an English teacher and I’m totally with you on 1 and 3. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Melissa Carpenter @MelissaCarp]

My job is super cool and today was beyond amazing. 📚❤️😊 @alangratz #refugee #alangratzrefugee #librarythings