Lies Garner

Thank you to everyone who took part in the inaugural #RightToReadDay. We challenge you to continue supporting your library and defending the freedom to read by repeating these actions again and again, and to encourage others to join the effort. uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read

@jonathaneig I haven't opened the playlist, but is this song on it? Because this picture book has me singing and listening. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653322/s…

Mahalia Jackson – gospel singer, activist, and family friend of MLK – sings the first song on my MLK playlist. "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" was one of King's favorite songs, and Jackson's rendition is just fantastic. Let me know what other songs you're loving!

Was it an accident? Or is this author the all-knowing man I know him to be? telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/…

Please join me in signing the petition against any legislation that would criminalize libraries, education, and museums by removing long-standing defense from prosecution exemptions under obscenity laws. fightforthefirst.org/petitions/stop…

@EsmeSymesSmith was such a great guest... such a positive role model for our kids.🧡 #sircallie is a really cool book for middle grades!! Love working with @BookCellar

Excited to welcome author @EsmeSymesSmith to Hawthorne today! Grateful to @BookCellar for the opportunity.🧡

@KristinRydholm @MaryFukawa @nswiltse and other Big Orange Splot fans

Loved her illustrations, their collaboration, and the romance that comes through in this obit. Obituary: Jill Pinkwater publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch… via @publisherswkly

Want to make a difference in a CPS school? Help fund updates (library was empty for a decade!) to this HS's collection. #dogood #helpreaders #representation

Holy. Shit. What a brilliant, horrifying cover.

I resent the funding situation at CPS which leads to the elimination of vital School Library roles. Especially when those roles are filled by outstanding mentor librarians!! If you agree, please consider signing this petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/we-s…

Literacy Teachers recognize the value of a staffed school library! Not sure why my district still starts budget savings in school libraries. linksharing.samsungcloud.com/e9dN05nhpPDh

“Stay angry, little Meg,” Mrs Whatsit whispered. “You will need all your anger now.” A Wrinkle in Time

@MrSchuReads @CpsLibraries the LFL had a great week at Hawthorne!

I didn’t know I was going to drive by @lvagarner’s Little Free Library dedicated to Amy Krouse Rosenthal today.

@BVGrover @MrSchuReads Our school's LFL is in AKR's memory b/c she lived nearby and was good to us -- amazing author visits, shared ideas, inspired all...

@MrSchuReads @lvagarner Were you lucky enough to meet Amy? ❤️

@BVGrover @MrSchuReads She lived near our school and not only gave one of our best author visits ever, but checked in later and shared ideas with us!

@MrSchuReads I will save one to place in our LFL on Amy's birthday along with my regular AKR contribution. 😁

@lvagarner I meant to include in the note that they are also in honor of AKR! I had the idea to send them to you when I remembered about your Little Free Library on Monday.

What a wonderful surprise from @MrSchuReads !! Can't wait to figure out whose hearts need these books!

Video makes it sound like he sent A copy of #ThisIsASchool... it is a BOX Full! 🥰

Can't wait to read about Res and Fly! Something new from a favorite author. #HSAreads