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We have been compiling resources addressing Covid-19, racism,self-care & exploring one's biases for educators and families to access.This will be an ongoing resource and welcome others to contribute. What resources/articles should be added? See link below docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Classroom teacher and author @colbysharp created the This Is a Story Teachers' Guide: candlewick.com/book_files/153…

Many schools have spring break during April. Here’s hoping there’s lots of time for poetry this month and beyond!

#WaterIsLife #WorldWaterDay2023 #WorldWaterDay

The individual book reviews highlighting our 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society are now available! Read to find out why each of these wonderful stories made the list! @ILAToday @lsrsig clrsig.org/book-reviews

ILA President of the Board @DrKennethKunz has always been a steadfast supporter of the ILA Children’s #RightsToRead. Join Ken and all of ILA as we stand #unitedagainstbookbans alongside @UABookBans and the many organizational partners. bit.ly/ILA_UnitedAgai…

Plan ahead for #EarthDay by first understanding the 5 benefits to #environmentaleducation 🔗Download the FREE graphic - patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guides/ #enviroed #STEMeducation @SteamTeamBooks @2021derfuls #noplanetb @TheNatGen @lsrsig @CCReadingAssoc @ReadingVCRA @caroyce @janetcarrie

Hey peeps! #InternationalDayofActionforRivers is coming Mar 14. Take the opportunity to introduce students to your local river basin NEW on #LitLinks 🔗patriciamnewman.com/?p=11163 @intlrivers @oneriverworld #ProtectRivers #RIversUniteUs #STEMeducation #teachertwitter @lsrsig

"#Environmental themes are at the heart of one of Lerner’s strongest performers this fall. “A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn @PatriciaNewman Newman, illus. Natasha Donovan, came out in Sept. & is off to a very strong start." @CarolCHinz via @PWKidsBookshelf #STEM

It's coming. @MsKass1's new book, "Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools" is EVERYTHING. ❤️📚🙂 Pre-Order Here ➡️ amazon.com/Teaching-Fierc…

Lots of first days of school happening around the country. Looking for a way to update the selection of books you use during the start of school? Check out the suggestions below.

I think abt our connection to #nature to understand the WHY🌎"Understanding nature gives rise to gratitude. More than a feel-good moment, our gratitude buoys hope and empowers action." A new essay for @SciCommPLOS 👇 @CarolCHinz @EastWestLit @lsrsig @TheNatGen #teachertwitter

Did you know research show kids❤️#Nonfiction? But adults often assume they don't. Check out this article to learn the facts about today's NF #kidlit. tinyurl.com/39h2ykea @CCReadingAssoc @ReadingVCRA @lsrsig @TXLA @mstewartscience #parentingtips #Homeschooling

Our own Julius Anthony is on the front page of today's Post Dispatch. He is president of the St. Louis Black Authors & the St. Louis Literacy Association (ILA affiliate). He is working tirelessly to help promote the cause of literacy in our region. @drmollyness @ILAToday @lsrsig

.@AscenziMoreno writes about how a monolingual assessment process “entangles students’ language abilities with reading” and is a source of bias, positioning emergent bilinguals as poor readers in need of remediation. The time to change that is now. bit.ly/LTy_Responsive…

Stories for the Chinese New Year -- a children's booklist w/ titles by @pacylin @janetwongauthor @RichardLoArtist & more! @diversebooks #ellchat colorincolorado.org/booklist/stori…

Next weekend is our next Saturday Sessions event. January 22 will be here before you know it, so sign up soon! Remember, the Saturday Sessions are free to members of SoMLA. The session on Literacy and Content Learning with the Justice League sounds fun!

@HeinemannPub #somla2022 #KellyDavis #SoMLAReads #ILA celebrating Berit Gordon for an an amazing presentation at SoMLA Pre-Conference 2022 Session Saturdays. Amazing tips and strategies shared from The Joyful Teacher and more!

A large part of the country is experiencing the arrival of winter weather. What book are you cozying up to this weekend? @ILAToday #BookTwitter #books

@ILAToday #SoMLA2022 #somolareads #hocoreads #beritgordon Berit Gordon is presenting at SoMLA Pre-Conference "Session Saturday" now! Author: The Joyful Teacher. Learn tips for establishing routines and building relationships...avoid “management” and create a positive culture

Great opportunity to learn how teachers are promoting equity, SEL, and implementing research based practices in classrooms during this challenging time. Please consider registering today!#ILA #SOMLA2022