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Here’s your first look at the cover for the official screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: #SecretsofDumbledore!
On July 19, explore the complete screenplay and special features such as behind the scenes content and commentary. Pre-order today: www.scholastic.com/harrypotter
Who else would stare at the ceiling all day? 🙋
Check out school librarian @carolllblo on TikTok to see what other book covers she's painted!
Painting ceiling tiles as book covers PART 5#librarian #schoollibrarian #library #teachersoftiktok #teacher #teachertiktok #librarians
“To me, it’s a place where you can create, find your voice, and express yourself in a way that the curriculum isn’t giving you the opportunity to do.”
Learn more about #SchoolLibOTY finalist Andy Spinks below!
The media specialist at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA, champions student voice in the recording studio and equity throughout the school.
“That’s something I’m very passionate about, to make all students feel welcomed and loved.” And it shows.
Learn more about #SchoolLIBOTY finalist Pia Alliende below!
The district librarian for Redmond (OR) School District is passionate about diverse collections and creating welcoming spaces for Latinx children.
This #WorldPoetryDay, we remember poet and former librarian Audre Lorde. #WomensHistoryMonth
Librarians are a treasure, which is why we are ecstatic to partner with School Library Journal in selection and announcement of the 2022 School Librarian of the Year. This year's winner and finalists have demonstrated continual resilience and exceptional creativity in the development of their library programs. We want to wish a warm congratulations to the winner, K.C. Boyd, and the two finalists, Pia Alliende and Andy Spinks! We are honored to recognize the important work you do for your students, families, and districts! READ ABOUT THE WINNER AND FINALISTS HERE>> https://bit.ly/3L4IJ3t
TODAY at 1 pm EST! 📖 Join 13-year-old actress, model, and self-advocate Sofia Sanchez for a live storytime to celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay! Sofia will read her picture book, YOU ARE ENOUGH, and answer attendee questions.
Tune into the event at www.storyvoice.live! Jennifer Varanini Sanchez Storyvoice
Keeping stories alive, one spoken word at a time 📖 #WorldStorytellingDay
We took a trip to our library for #WorldStorytellingDay to reminisce on just some of the stories we've brought to the world. What are some of your favorite Scholastic stories? Tell us in the comments!
Step 1: Go to your local library.
Step 2: Find a new book.
Step 3: Dive right in. 📖
If you've been wondering how to properly open a new book.
#BookLovers #TheCountyLibrary
⏰ Join 13-year-old actress, model, and self-advocate Sofia Sanchez for a live storytime to celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay! On 3/21, Sofia will read her picture book, YOU ARE ENOUGH, and answer attendee questions.
Tune into the event at www.storyvoice.live at 1 pm EST! Jennifer Varanini Sanchez Storyvoice
✨EDUCATOR GIVEAWAY✨
Enter for a chance to win a FREE 100 book collection. 📚🌈💕🌅 #ScholasticSunshine
See official rules here.
Who else loved reading Corduroy when they were little? Share your favorite reading memory below!
"I loved reading Corduroy because there was a little girl that looked like me, so I felt seen."
That's one of our #WomensHistoryMonth collaborator Rachelle Baker's favorite reading memories, which she brought to life in this empowering illustration.
Judith Krug was a champion for #FreedomOfInformationDay–within the library and beyond. #WomensHistoryMonth
Looking forward to some extra sunshine ☀️
We're still catching up from springing forward, but on the bright side—longer days ahead for that extra chapter...or two! 🌞
Read, dance, and sing to celebrate the different ways you can be a family with Divinity Roxx’s new book ME + YOU, illustrated by NaShantá Fletcher. Available now. 🎵📘 https://bit.ly/3EiV4yl
Patsy Mink, a champion of equality, helped increase athletic opportunities for women and girls. Read about Patsy and 5 female athletes who fought for equality here >>> https://bit.ly/3MF2UXm 🏅🎾 #WomensHistoryMonth
Happy #PiDay! How did your library celebrate?
It's #PiDay! Dig into a slice (or more) of something sweet, and a Book Fair find to celebrate!
Join Dr. Gholdy Muhammad and school librarian, Julia Torres, as they explore the history and the current status of our most critical literacy resource—our libraries. This free virtual event (3/22 @ 7:30pm ET) is brought to you by Bring Me A Book.
Libraries should be the heart and soul of a classroom, a school, a community—Gholdy Muhammad and Julia Torres explore the history and the current status of our most critical literacy resource—our libraries. The Literacy Innovators Forum is an online presentation of ideas, insights, and innovatio...
💥 We're only TWO weeks away from Reading Gives You Superpowers week! How are you planning to celebrate? Make sure to download our toolkit here: scholastic.com/readpilkey #ReadPilkey
Don't miss out! Contact your local library for details. #ReadAnEBookWeek
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It's RBG like you've never seen her before! Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and inspiring facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an American trailblazer in YOU ARE A STAR, RUTH BADER GINSBURG! #WomensHistoryMonth
🎨 Mallory Heyer (@malloryheyer on IG)
Libraries are a safe haven for many. In Ukraine, libraries are offering even more to protect their communities.
One bundle of homemade camouflage netting was packaged with a note reading, "Death to enemies." The libraries are also sending Ukrainian books out of the country to refugees who have fled.
"Over the past sixty-four years it...has moved from Gosport to Southsea, back to Gosport again, and eventually to London, but I now feel it’s time for it to make the return journey home." #ReturnTheBorrowedBooksWeek
A LONG lost library book has been returned to Portsmouth City Council after being almost 65 years overdue.
#ReadAnEBookWeek is a perfect opportunity to try BookFlix! Watch stories come to life in the animated story, paired with a nonfiction ebook. Sample a free pair: https://bit.ly/35olZg1
To learn more about subscribing to our best-selling early literacy resource: https://bit.ly/3GzWCVF
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! To help us celebrate women in history and on the page, Caribbean artist Gina Barranco (Instagram: @ginapaola) has created this beautiful illustration of female achievers Mary Blair (animator), Maya Deren (filmmaker), Chein-Shiun Wu (physicist), Hedy Lamar (actress and inventor), and Wangari Maathai (activist).
We're proud to donate a thousand books to help refill a children's library in a Bronx community center after chronic leaks destroyed their collection. https://pix11.com/.../follow-up-friday-harlem-military.../
Watch the segment here: https://twitter.com/i/status/1499935296166805506
“Follow-up Friday! MVPs this week! @Scholastic Lasagna Love @NYCHA @pix11news #monicamakesithappen https://t.co/Wvql4oV1xU”
We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring trailblazing librarians! Let's kick things off with Mary Salome Cutler, who paved the way for equal pay. #InternationalWomensDay
Happy #ReadAnEBookWeek! What's your preference?
Put on your superhero capes... 🦸 It's #DavPilkey's birthday!
The creator of Captain Underpants draws and talks about the life-changing power of reading! Have more fun at http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants
“There is more good than bad in this world. More light than darkness. And we can make more light – together.”
–Peter H. Reynolds
Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. #ReturnTheBorrowedBooksWeek
📷Shout out to Safety Harbor Public Library for the meme (and for being fine-free all year round!)
Our spider senses are tingling to remind you that we are fine free!
There are no longer late fees on library materials. Peter 1, Peter 2, and Peter 3 all thank you for returning your items on time!
#shpl #safetyharborlibrary #spiderman #spidermannowayhome #librarymeme #finefree #librariesofinstagram
"Libraries are places of safety and freedom, where everyone in need gets free access to information, internet, psychological support, assistance in solving life challenges."
Read the letter from the president of the Ukrainian Library Association to the world's library community.
Happy #ReadAcrossAmericaDay! 📖 It's the perfect time to get kids excited about reading. We'd love to see all the action happening at your library today so be sure to tag us 📷
Make reading part of your self-care routine 📖
Read. It's good for you.
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