The Librarian Ralls

Books teach our students tolerance. When we limit the books on our students’ shelves, we limit their knowledge and perspective.

Getting dressed for National School Librarian Day!

April is School Library Month and it’s time to celebrate the celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning! ala.org/aasl/slm

Happy School Library Month! Schools with a strong school library program and a certified school librarian ensure students have the best chance to succeed. Take time during April to thank your school librarian and advocate on their behalf. ala.org/aasl/advocacy/… #AASLslm

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I am extremely proud to be a school librarian, and profoundly grateful to be part of @VAASL! Wearing my shirt with pride today! @JudiGr8haus @EliMistretta

Happy #WorldReadAloudDay! Interested in learning more about the benefits of reading aloud to children? We've got the infographic for you! bit.ly/36zddsT #WRAD #ReadingIsForEveryone

Came back to my desk after collecting books this morning to find this sweet note on my desk. I am very grateful and I love my job! @EliMistretta @JudiGr8haus

Longwood SLIB is returning to Frederick County, VA! Our hybrid classes allow you to form lasting bonds with other future school librarians. Interest Meeting coming up on 9/28, 7PM. Check out this link for more information: facebook.com/events/1190631…

Thank you @Target and @theartoffunnews for these colorful, meaningful, and super fun pillows. They are perfect for a school library! @JudiGr8haus @VAASL @EliMistretta

Finished @Beachbody Muscle Burns Fat (for the second time) yesterday and started Muscle Burns Fat Advanced today. Feeling good! 🔥🔥🔥 #teacherfit #librarianstrong

The first week of school is over! Lesson materials this week included balloons and plastic cups. We played & laughed & I learned lots of names. It's going to be a great year! #teachingourpack

It's official! I'm a Hapara Champion Educator! I can't wait to use Hapara with students in the library this year! @hapara_team @amymillerVA @OnwardEdtech @a_v_newman

Year 20, Day 1 😀🤗💕📚

Do you read aloud to your kids? To your students? Here are just SOME of the benefits to doing so. 💛📚💛

I started the Hapara Champion Educator course today! I'm excited to learn more about Hapara and how I can use it in the library. #haparachampion @amymillerVA @ScottLewisITC @a_v_newman

Important reminder! 🙌

First week of Summer Academy at Stonewall was a success! Ss worked hard, enjoyed a visit from @DiscoveryMuse, and completed STEM challenges! @rowan_ITC @Katie03420419 @SwoggerJeri #fcpsk12

Summer is also for reading professional development books. #SummerReading #neverstoplearning

Summer is for reading books not found on a middle school shelf. First up, Becoming by @MichelleObama. #SummerReading