Alex Gates

Librarian. Father. Husband. Gamer. Eagle Scout. Opinions are, of course, my own. He/Him

[MisterRogersQuotes @MisterRogersSay]

“Children need adults who realize that losses to children are every bit as painful as losses to adults.”

[Kazu Kibuishi @boltcity]

I added 4 new coloring activities on my website. This time featuring Copper and Fred. You can find more printable activities on my website at https://t.co/3SSujwSAmF and even more from other @graphixbooks @scholastic authors here: https://t.co/xhQZaa0VqI

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

Do it!!

[MisterRogersQuotes @MisterRogersSay]

“I really think that everybody, every day, should be able to feel some success.”

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

Whee!! Adding some of my own kids favorites to the books I can read online soon. Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Little Pea are well worn and loved (by @missamykr and @corachacha)

[Chronicle Books @ChronicleBooks]

Hello friends! If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, teacher or educator and are interested in reading @ChronicleBooks or @ChronicleKids books over video here is what you need to know! https://t.co/GXXgREIJky

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

Part of a longer discussion as I'm exploring still being a librarian but also having a 2nd grader and a 4th grader at home.

[Austin Kleon @austinkleon]

The difference between schools and libraries: https://t.co/iZy9z1V2Cy

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

This came up during my outpatient therapy years ago. That without the struggle of life we would not be alive. I often wonder what it will be that my own kids will struggle with and how I can help / prepare them for those struggles.

[MisterRogersQuotes @MisterRogersSay]

"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth."

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

Kitties on Dinosaurs by @michaelslackart is going to be an amazing Storytime Read-a-loud. I love it when the narrator talks to the characters - Also I love dinosaurs. And Kittens. And artwork that is colorful for my small friends who come to Storytime.

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

AHHH !! New 'I Am...' by @bradmeltzer and @ChrisEliopoulos from @penguinusa! I am Benjamin Franklin. Huge thanks to @weiss_squad for the digital advance copy. Now have the book open and saving it for post lunch reading. If I can wait that long.

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

The B.S. in Journalism in me approves this post.

[Field Notes® @FieldNotesBrand]

Appropos of nothing, from the inside cover of our Front Page Reporter’s Notebook.

https://t.co/H4jHwmUCdL

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

@the_kochalka Going with Facinatingly Interesting. With a side of Silly Fun.

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

I am not currently playing D&D, but ordered two of these for my office mates. They are amazing. My next order will include a set, as they make my nerd heart go pitter patter. Highly recommended.

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

@boltcity @Scholastic @GraphixBooks That’s amazing!! Letting all my teacher friends know.

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

Got to watch The Flash co-written by @sterlinggates last night. I have memories of watching the 90’s Flash and being so excited to see Flash on TV. Last nights episode was an amazing tribute to a hero from my younger days. Thank you for letting us run with you @JohnWesleyShipp

[Alex Gates @librariangates]

@GraphixBooks @boltcity It’s so awesome that I get to love these books as a parent of two kids, as a fan of graphic novels myself, and as a librarian with @tulsalibrary.

[Graphix Books 💥 @GraphixBooks]

🎁HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY🎁

We're sharing the gift of Graphix with a special sweeps! Follow us + RT to enter for your chance to win all the books pictured! US only, must be 13+ to enter; giveaway ends at 11:59 pm on 12/24. Full rules here: https://t.co/5px0Erp2NK

[Years Progress @YearsProgress]

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[Alex Gates @librariangates]

When your event management system finally lets you run reports and you start making spreadsheets and charts of everything. #datanerd