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Patrick Andrus Oct 29
And when teachers STOCK their library, embrace saying "I'd rather lose a book than lose a reader."
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Donalyn Miller Oct 29
Our topic tonight is book access. Children need physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional access to books.
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Nathan Tamborello Oct 29
read books that challenge ur own thinking and rep. ur kids more. acceptance is key; u may not have all the answers and that’s ok
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Colby Sharp Oct 29
A3: I think that it is important that all schools have certified school librarians.
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Amanda Schreiber Oct 29
YES! They want books about kids being kids! My kids have loved Amina's Voice and Ghost because they see actual kids.
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Donalyn Miller Oct 29
This is an equity issue. It shouldn't be a dice roll for kids.
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PhilBildner Oct 29
A2: We need to stop shaming kids for overdue library books. We need to have fine-forgiveness. Remove the fear from borrowing.
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Lynn Hagen Oct 29
A3 CHOICE! CHOICE! CHOICE! Stop censoring & labeling bks as bad/good or rigorous enough! Let kids read what their hearts need.
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Jarred Amato Oct 29
It's essential we celebrate reading DURING school if we want students to read OUTSIDE of it
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Sarah Scott Oct 29
A4 I just finished Refugee, by Alan Gratz and want everyone I know (and those I don't) to read it.
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Jarred Amato Oct 29
I can't wait for the day when we can send every student home with a like this!
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Donalyn Miller Oct 29
Q1. Where did you get books to read (or not) when you were a child?
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Donalyn Miller Oct 29
A2. Assuming families can get library cards is a privileged stance. Tangible obstacles: fines, transportation, residency.
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Colby Sharp Oct 29
A1: I remember my dad always reading books when I was a kid. I desperately wanted to be able to read the books that he loved.
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Colby Sharp Oct 29
Q2: How can we guarantee that ALL of our children have physical book access 365 days a year?
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Amber Kuehler Oct 29
ME EITHER. Or teachers that don’t READ!
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90-Second Newbery Oct 29
A2: Let ss (parents admin) know that listening to books is NOT cheating! Recognize access is also about accessibility of medium
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Colby Sharp Oct 29
Q4: It is time to talk books! What are you reading? What are your students reading? What are you excited to read?
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Jarred Amato Oct 29
Put together this graphic to make it easier to share book recs with students!
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Donalyn Miller Oct 29
A2. The only summer reading program that reaches 100% of our kids physically puts books in their hands before they leave.
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