Lecturer at University of West Georgia, Associate faculty at UAGC, adjunct at Old Dominion University
Nelson County, VA
Joined July 2010
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The power of one: How the school librarian can help schools do more with less eschoolnews.com/innovative-t… via @eschoolnews
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Could you use $1,000 in new books for your school library? There are just 4 days left to apply to be the 2024 Follett Weed and Feed Grant Recipient! vaasl.org/follett-weed-and-f…
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“Books change the world. And so can you.”
A message to the kids in Floyd County, VA, whose One Book read of WISHTREE was canceled after an outside complaint. And to any student experiencing something similar.
Will you please share & help this reach them?
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We are hiring! Join a fabulous group of instructors at UWG in the College of Ed. and the Educational Technology & Foundations department. See the job listing below:
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The University of West Georgia's (UWG) School Library Media (SLM) program is sponsoring a FREE Edcamp for media specialists!
Please register so we can plan for your attendance. We hope to see you on February 9th!
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Do you have a supportive School Administrator that should be recognized for their support? Nominate them for the AASL Distinguished Administrator Award! More info found at: ala.org/aasl/awards/administ…
The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2024!
Jessica Thompson, EdD retweeted
How would you feel if I handed you a list of ten titles that you had to read this summer instead of reading the books you've been dying to read all year?
Want your kids to love reading? Let them read what they love.
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New with Grace Francis and @jduke4!
Key finding: Unanimous acknowledgment among disability resource professionals that positionality was an influential force in their work, with most directly tying this influence into accommodation decision-making.
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ALT Screenshot of the abstract of an article titled “Understand Where You’re Coming from: Positionality and Higher Education Disability Resources.” The article is written by Morgan M. Strimel, Grace L. Francis, and Jodi M. Duke.
Jessica Thompson, EdD retweeted
"Twosday" giveaway! ⚔️🐾
I have five signed copies of book two in my ENDLING trilogy, and I'd love to send one to you!
RT and follow for a chance to win. I'll pick and notify 5 random winners this Thursday, June 8. @HarperChildrens #mglit
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HAPPY FREE BOOK FRIDAY #FBF!!! 📚🎉
"Nobody ever listens to the littlest elephant.
And around here, the littlest elephant is me."
Welcome back to Newbery Medal Winner @kaaauthor's captivating world with...
THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY! 🐘
ENTER TO WIN A COPY!
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Dozens of studies have shown us time & time again: access to a school library, staffed by a certified school librarian, consistently improves student outcomes.
Tell Congress: take action & support the Right to Read Act to ensure ALL students have access: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.…
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GIVEAWAY! Want to read my next ghost story early? You can! Up for grabs: a *signed* ARC of IT FOUND US (releasing 9/5), a custom tote bag, & tags! RT/like/follow this tweet to enter. Tag friends for extra entries using #ItFoundUs hashtag!
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Monday (4/24) is #RightToReadDay.
How can you take action?
✅ Read a challenged book
✅ Attend a library or school board meeting
✅ Write a letter
✅ Report censorship
✅ Join the UABB campaign
More actions at: uniteagainstbookbans.org/rig… #NationalLibraryWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans
ALT On a background of books is the text: Right to Read Day. April 24, 2023. Protect your freedom to read. Unite Against Book Bans logo.
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ALL OF THIS!!! 👇📚💪 #UniteAgainstBookBans
If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn't make decisions for other parents' children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign & #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/tak…
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Less than one week to apply for a summer start in our University of West Georgia School Library Media program!
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🎉 It's finally here! 🎉
The finalists for IBPA’s 2023 Annual Benjamin Franklin Awards have been announced! Visit the Benjamin Franklin Award website to see the finalists in each category, and learn more at the link here ➡ buff.ly/3zHoXaQ
Congratulations to all!
