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My 2nd and 3rd graders all gravitate toward the same popular series. I created this bulletin board of other series we have in the library that might interest those grade levels. The students visit the board when they need a new book to see what new series they could try.

The power of book talks= an empty Maine Student Book Award rack! #TLSky #Edusky

How do you celebrate International Dot Day in your classroom or library? thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/dot-... #internationaldotday #TLSky

Add this book to your folk & fairy tale collection! thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/acac... @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @chrishsu1861.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

For fans of Hair Love and Don’t Touch My Hair. This book takes a look at some of the silly ways Nina tries to avoid wash day, and how her feelings change throughout the book. #TLSky #Edusky

The people who support those who serve in the military are the focus of this powerful book. November is Military Family Month. #TLSky #Edusky

I loved this middle grade book by @samanthavanleer.bsky.social #TLSky #EduSky

I just finished this amazing middle grade novel from our Maine Student Book Award list! I can’t wait to book talk this one with my students next year! @mossmontmomery.bsky.social

Melissa Stewart's new book Sharks in Kansas: The Ancient Sea in the Middle of America, releases on July 7--during Shark Week! @mstewartscience.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/shar...

Melissa Stewart never disappoints. This new book about The Monarch and Mourning Cloak butterflies creatively shares information through poems, sketches, captions, notes, and diagrams in a beautiful journal-style book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/mona... #Edusky #TLSky

My 5th graders have enjoyed reading Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart this week. They are learning about food webs and this book really helps them understand the role of scavengers and decomposers. #TLSky #EduSky

This nonfiction graphic novel teaches about cave creatures with unique adaptations in such an engaging format. #TLSky

This quiet, poetic book reminds us of the beauty and strength of rocks, both physical and metaphorical. I loved it. #TLSky

These two are very fun read alouds! #schoollibrarian #picturebooks #readaloud

This beautiful book teaches the reader about the life cycle of a tree and the many ways trees can sustain the lives of other creatures. #TLSky #EduSky

This week we have been reading these books in 4th and 5th grade. These important books introduced them to brave young women who stood up in the face of racism and discrimination. #TLSky #Edusky

Kids will love this book about the history of the number zero! @sarahalbee.bsky.social #tlsky #edusky

It’s Gratitude Week in the library! Students hear a read aloud and write thank-you letters to staff members.

Looking forward to this free book-sharing event!

I really enjoyed this Maine Student Book Award selection and Schneider Family Book Award winner. Andrew lives with anxiety and OCD. The book follows him throughout a single day of middle school that is about as stressful as it can get. #edusky #tlsky

It's always fun to unbox new books. This box contained a few new titles and replacements for lost or damaged books. #edusky #tlsky

Brave acorn isn’t afraid to jump from the tree to seek out adventure. Then he faces a setback and can’t roll around any more. Could staying still be just what he needs? There is so much to dive into: life cycles of trees, character traits, character changes, & themes are just a few. #edusky #tlsky

Don’t you just love Sandra Boynton! This picture book is so fun to read and reminds readers of the power of positivity when interacting with others and when talking to ourselves. #edusky #tlsky

The 6-7 bookmarks and poll have been a hit so far this week. Right now the number 6 has more than twice the number of votes as the number seven. 🤷🏻‍♀️#schoollibrarian #6-7 #passiveprogramming

We tried out an “I Spy” tank in the library. The students really liked looking for the items. It was fun to make too. #edusky #tlsky

Readers follow young Amar as he tries to break into sports journalism as a teenager in this memoir(ish) graphic novel. #edusky #TLsky

Embracing the 6-7 trend in the library. #edusky #TLsky

Just finished this fun book from this year’s Maine Student Book Award list. Fans of diary style books with lots of fun drawings will like this one. Can anxious, practical Maple become fun and win her best friend back? #mainestudentbookaward #schoollibrarian

It’s book fair time! I created this post with some organizational tips to make the week go more smoothly. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-fe... #tlsky #edusky

What my garage looks like 2 weeks before NerdcampNNE #10 because of the generous donations of publishers and authors. You won’t want to miss this day of learning with like-minded colleagues! Register today. bit.ly/3HiDRvp #nerdcampnne

Librarian idea: take a photo of your kindergartners with their first library books. #TLSky

Started year 33 today! Bring on the readers! #schoollibrarian #TLsky

I am only 2 chapters into this new book by @frankisibberson.bsky.social and Lynsey Burkins and it has given me so much to think about in terms of student agency in read alouds. #readaloud #incommunitywithreaders

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with one of my fave books for young readers!

This group of 5th graders has started to use their time after book checkout to perform dramatic readings of picture books and it is just the best thing! This week featured Pinkalicious. #schoollibrarian

@rajanilarocca.bsky.social kicks off Reading Roundup today.

Middle grade readers need more high-quality short books. I really like this fantasy series from Christina Soontornvat. Each book is less than 150 pages with short chapters. The writing is wonderful & the storyline will have middle grade readers looking for the next book. @soontornvat.bsky.social

Whether you are new to the field, or a veteran educator, Tammy Mulligan's The Power of Quick and Frequent Practice has something for you. Read my post if you want more info about this book. thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-... #quickandfrequentpractice

Best Nonfiction of 2024 Roundup tinyurl.com/yuj5ce5x @fuse8.bsky.social @slj.com @cybilsawards.bsky.social @imaginationsoup.bsky.social @ncte.org @yalsa.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

I just loved this beautiful book about Narwhals by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Deena So'Ote! #Nonfiction #nonfictionpicturebooks thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/narw...

I read Whale Fall by @mstewartscience.bsky.social and Rob Dunlavey with 5th graders this week. I highly recommend this book as an interesting and informative book that holds students interest from beginning to end. I learned a ton!

This novel-in-verse really resonated with my middle school self. The spiral perms, jeans rolled up tight at the ankle, jelly shoes and hoop earrings & the deep desire to fit in with the “cool kids” all ring true. Middle grade readers will enjoy Cayenne’s story. @jessicavitalis.bsky.social

I am so excited to read both of these books! @librarianjones.com #TLSky #schoollibrarian

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We had a great visit with @tavaresbooks.bsky.social this week. Students have been drawing and reflecting on their writing lives in the library ever since.

TY @medialoguer.bsky.social for explaining the need for more short MG books! apple.co/3UGom45

Don't you just LOVE wordless books? Kidswill love this new one from Bob Staake. #picturebooks #wordlesspicturebooks thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/lost...