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Polly Meissner retweeted
"Wisconsin librarian Lydia is working her dream job of talking books with budding bookworms. Dear Librarian is her debut picture book that covers her personal experience with homelessness and the connection she formed with the library & a special librarian during this time." ❤️📚
Happy National Librarian Day!
The Library Associations and Organizations You Need to Know: thechildrensbookreview.com/t…
The Online Hubs for Librarians’ Book Discussions You Need to Know About: thechildrensbookreview.com/t…
@LibraryLydia Discusses Dear Librarian: thechildrensbookreview.com/l…
Polly Meissner retweeted
Up at 4:35 a.m. today, working long days (and nights) on I Survived 24. I love writing this series but each draft is a long & fraught journey. What keeps me inspired is you teachers, librarians & your readers. I'm so proud that my stories are in your classrooms and libraries. ❤️
Polly Meissner retweeted
JUST NOW: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias SILENCES Lindsey Graham during a hearing on Republican book banning:
He says it PERFECTLY. 👇
“Don’t let one parent who disagrees with a certain world view determine whether a book should be in a library.
That goes against the very point of our Democracy, (it hinders) the means to educate our youth, and to allow them to think for themselves.”
Illinois is the first state to enact a law that requires state libraries uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval.
Smash that heart if you agree books should be READ and not BANNED! đź’™
Polly Meissner retweeted
To learn how you can support librarians and defend the right to read, join the Unite Against Book Bans campaign led by the American Library Association at uniteagainstbookbans.org.
Amazing! A great mystery!
Love this so much!
“In one of the most notable moments in sports history, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped thinking he had completed the race.
A Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, and after realizing what was happening, he started shouting at the Kenyan for him to continue running; but Mutai didn't understand his Spanish.
Fernandez eventually caught up to him and instead of passing him, he pushed him to victory.
A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?"
Ivan replied, “My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win.” The journalist insisted “But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win.” The journalist insisted again, “But you could have won!”Ivan looked at him & replied, “But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor of that medal?
What would my Mom think of that?”
Values are transmitted from generation to generation.
What values are we teaching our children?
Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways to WIN.”
Calltoactivism
Polly Meissner retweeted
“Be proud.
After long months,
know you’ve done your best,
that teaching and loving
are different words
for the same thing.”
💙🦦
Congratulations to everyone celebrating the end of another school year. Wishing you all a summer full of love and great stories. @MacKidsSL
I always though it was an adventure!
Remember MICROFICHE? An awkward tool to recover printed material from the past. I was happy to see that go. #Edchat
Polly Meissner retweeted
From the Weekender: Former Sioux Cityan looking at country music success with debut CD siouxcityjournal.com/weekend…
Awesome
WICHITA, KAN. – Four Morningside men scored in double figures as the Mustangs held off a Columbia (Mo.) 81-77 in the opening round of the NAIA national tournament Tuesday afternoon. siouxcityjournal.com/sports/…
Librarians and Libraries are the truest form of hope for society today… – at Iowa, USA
Polly Meissner retweeted
The final day of our 10 Days of Giveaways!
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Love this so much! – at Iowa, USA
When researching my books, I read, watch videos, interview experts & travel. Sometimes I get to lay my hands on an artifact from the time, like this worn issue of Life Magazine that arrived today, about the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964, my next topic. Fascinating! @scholastic
