The Reading Librarian

Mrs. Wight (She/Her) *These tweets are my own.

[Jordan Henson @Mr_HensonReads]

Safe spaces for all students are important! #inclusiveclassrooms

https://t.co/TRkH3z7En4

[emma taylor @thnksfrthemmrs1]

IMA KC stands behind Grain Valley School’s teachers, staff, students, and community who are standing up for themselves and their students.
LGBTQ+ and minority students need safe spaces!

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

Supporting my @GV_Schools friends today. I believe in the worth and dignity of every person. I can not and will not say I love my neighbor and then speak, act, or vote in a manner that will cause them harm.

#inclusion #LGBTQ #respect

[abbey @abbeyneer]

@GV_Schools has a responsibility to do better. how can you preach “every kid every day” & then create an environment where teachers are barred from supporting marginalized students? acknowledge the true motive behind your actions.

[SchoolLibraryJournal @sljournal]

These 15 books restore the urgency and excitement of history while highlighting the marginalized voices that have so often been written out of established curricula. https://t.co/4hkNK7894Z

[Tricia Hansen @tricia_hansen]

Proud parent & teacher! All our students deserve to feel safe at school and know that they matter! 🏳️‍🌈

[Julie @DrJtay1]

From my head to my toes… I love ALL my students. #inclusivity #youmatter #love

[Kourtney Michael @kmichael257]

“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” -Maya Angelou My girl and I are lookin’ rainbow-tastic today, and my boys are promising to “lead with kindness.”
#ipromisetoteachmybabiestoloveyourbabies

[Justice Horn @JusticeHorn_]

Grain Valley is in Jackson County, Missouri.
If elected, I’d be the first LGBTQ+ person elected to Jackson County and you can trust that I’m going to fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies like this. 🏳️‍🌈

Donate to ensure that that happens: https://t.co/KXupFpF5o1

[Justice Horn @JusticeHorn_]

Today, Grain Valley, MO teachers were instructed to take “Safe Space” stickers off of their classroom doors.

In 2011, I tried taking my own life because I was bullied for being gay while attending Grain Valley South Middle School. My parents moved me out of the district. (1/2)

[Evan Reich @EvanReich4]

We can not allow bigotry and homophobia to have a platform at any level. I am so disappointed in our community, for @GV_Schools school board to make the decision to disallow teachers designating their classrooms as safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ is disgusting. Keep speaking up GV.

[Mayor Q @QuintonLucasKC]

It’s like they want to be taken to the US Supreme Court and lose.

Come on. Just be kind and understanding, people.

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

@Mr_HensonReads I love this! Your kids are lucky to have you.

[Jordan Henson @Mr_HensonReads]

Mr. Henson loves and supports every single student. My classroom is a safe and welcoming space for ALL. #inclusiveclassroom

[Kourtney Michael @kmichael257]

Mrs. Michael loves ALL her students. #inclusiveclassroom

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

@kmichael257 Love those stickers! What an important message. 😍

[April Henry @aprilhenrybooks]

EYES OF THE FOREST, my 26th book, pubs Aug 24. Can you help spread the word? Due to Covid (I’m guessing) it’s only gotten 1 review so far (but a great one!)

Want a signed first edition? Just retweet this post to enter drawing - that’s it!

Three random winners chosen Sept 1. (1)

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

Enjoy your summer. Thanks for the memories, @GVHSEagles!

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

@FOHS_library That is so cute!

[The Reading Librarian @thereadlib]

Goodbyes are hard. I prefer see you later.

Thanks for the memories, Seniors! 💙