Melissa Thom
MS Teacher Librarian; ALA/AASL/NCTE; LJ Mover & Shaker; Nerdy Book Girl; #Bookposse; Joyful Learning Podcast Co-Creator @JoyfulLearnPod #JoyfulMaking = Etsy Shop full of #LiteracyInspiredCrafts
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CT Librarians and Authors
A list of bookish people in Ct (school & public librarians, authors, illustrators, and creators)
@srmilesauthor.bsky.social
Writer. Librarian. Rep'd by the extraordinary @johnmcusick at @foliojr #THERISEOFISSAIGWE (10/27/2024/Union Square Kids) she/her https://linktr.ee/srmilesauthor
@miitrec.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator of MARÍA ESPÍA, middle grade and YA book covers📚 Based in Barcelona, Spain Lover of witches, magic and cozy vibes!✨🏳️🌈🩷 Portfolio: https://www.mireiamartinezgallego.com Instagram: @miitrec
@slj.com
School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
SoCal chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators https://www.scbwi.org/socal
@shelfawareness.bsky.social
Reader,reviewer,& teacher-librarian cultivating a little shelf awareness. Sharing must-read gems, spicy takes, and the magic of books. Let’s celebrate the magic of books and be shelf-aware together. https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/shelfawareness22
@nnedi.bsky.social
*THE* Naijamerican PhD-holding, World Fantasy, multi-Hugo, Nebula, Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling rudimentary cyborg writer, nnedi.com
@mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social
TK-2nd grade librarian, Writer, Mom, Wife, & Grandma. Neurofibromatosis Advocate, Author of The Library Kitty” & Owner of Academic Play Books. lovingthelibrary.org
@librarianlion.bsky.social
Middle school library media specialist at Bristol Public Schools 🏫 📚 CASL Board member AASL member
@capeandcowl.bsky.social
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 Comic Shop & Community 🏳️⚧️ Safe haven for rainbow youth 🏳️🌈 Pet friendly 🐈🐕 capeandcowlcomics.ca Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 11am-5pm
@rcyrba.bsky.social
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is for 4th-8th grade students all across Illinois📚
@saraphudson.bsky.social
Passionate about family, children, books, equity. Views expressed are my own, no surprise to anyone who knows me! (She/Her)
@kimnewtonfusco.bsky.social
THE SECRET OF HONEYCAKE: ‘Stunningly beautiful, highly descriptive language … Powerful, emotional, and wondrous.' ⭐️ KIRKUS starred review.⭐ @KnopfBFYR 1/2025 On sale now!❤️
@trustingreaders.bsky.social
We are Jen & Hannah, lovers of books and reading. We are advocates for teachers, students, read alouds, time for independent reading, book choice, and writing workshop. https://trustingreaders.com/ Welcome! #EduSky #ReadAloud #ReadingMatters
@100scopenotes.bsky.social
School Librarian. Author of BLUE FLOATS AWAY, THE VERY LAST CASTLE, THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, CABOOSE | Author/illustrator of JUST ONE FLAKE and JUST ONE WAVE (2025)
@jrlibrarian.bsky.social
📖 NYC School Librarian 📖 GNCRT President-Elect 📖 IMLS Awardee 📖 ALA Council 📖 LJ Mover & Shaker 📖 ALA & AASL Awards Winner 📖 MangaInLibraries.com
@hkperkinson.bsky.social
Public HS librarian, past president of the Maine Association of School Libraries, born & raised in DC. Books, dogs, teaching. #TLSky #EduSky hkperkinson.blogspot.com
@jennygr4.bsky.social
Former elementary teacher, current high school librarian. Looking for my old tribe from the bird site. I love when people ask me what I'm reading! 📚 #EduSky #Skybrarians
@caharvey2.bsky.social
Assoc Professor School Librarianship, Asst Director for Graduate Faculty Enrichment, President of VAASL, and Past-President of AIME, ILF, and AASL, author/editor of 8 professional books, and Uncle to my amazing nieces and nephews!
@laurenstro.bsky.social
Elementary school librarian & avid reader. Always learning. Thoughts/opinions belong only to me. #ClearTheAir #LibCollab #TheBookChat
@liblaura5.bsky.social
K-8 Library Media Specialist, collector of hobbies and the number 5 — MYRA Star of the North Picture Book Award Selection Chair myrahome.org — she/her Banner Art Credit: Amy Rice Art
@erikamvictor.bsky.social
Grade 5 international school teacher who loves reading, writing, all kinds of inquiry. I am trying to know better to do better.
@sassylibrarian.bsky.social
2023 NJLA Librarian of the Year; Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians; NCAC Outstanding Librarian; AASL, NJLA & NJASL Intellectual Freedom Awards. Ban book banners!
@gwynethjones.bsky.social
The Daring Librarian. Ed Tech Educator. Fangirl of reading, coastal action, & cozy socks. Ridiculously Humble.
@mrsaltham.bsky.social
Teacher, Mainer. One of the mad ones. Stand up comedian for children. Librarian/techie K-4 in a 💯 district. M.Ed., MLIS. Union.
@katiejmcnamara.bsky.social
Helping others shine, Curriculum designer, Teacher Librarian 📚, Media Literacy Coach, FPU Professor & Program Director, Speaker, Advocate, Neurodivergent, Boymom. Inspire. Empower. Create. Repeat. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 Celebrate everything 🎉
@debbielevy.bsky.social
Oregon High School Librarian of the Year 2024. Believes graphic novels are great for kids, pizza for breakfast is delicious and every school library should have a full time certified librarian plus full time assistant.
@technolibrary.bsky.social
Technolibrary. Former teacher, techie librarian and now Tx #FReadomfighter. I support intellectual freedom and student voice. Keynoter, author on techie stuff! Former White House Champion of Change
@mrsbooknerd.bsky.social
Mmm, that new platform smell! Middle school teacher librarian, maker, baker, (you thought I was going to say candlestick maker, didn’t you🤪) Disney super nerd🏰, animation fan 📺, appreciator of all things cute & whimsical, tiki enthusiast🌺
@shawnaford.bsky.social
Educator | Librarian | Adjunct Professor | Traveler | Believe in the power of books to build a more compassionate world 📚
@elissamalespina.bsky.social
School Librarian. Author of the AI School Librarian’s Newsletter. elissamalespina.substack.com Contributing Author Of Trouble In Censorville - The Far Rights Attack on Public Education.- Former School Board Member - Views are my own! - elissamalespina.com
@kelleemoye.bsky.social
Mom & Wife, Middle School Librarian, Educator, Reader, @ALANorg 2024 President, Unleashing Readers blog, Educator Guide author, Mental health advocate, 🌈, #blacklivesmatter, #endhate, Cat mom, IST/FJ, LEGO, Go Cubs go! (she/her/hers)
@nikiohsbarnes.bsky.social
Book Nerd, media teacher in Michigan, fan of #kidlit 💙 I love romcoms, historical fiction and fantasy books too. I am also a fan of Star Wars, ice hockey and the Lions 🦁!
@erikaslong.bsky.social
school librarian 👩🏽🏫 | consultant @ Not Yo Mama’s Librarian👩🏽💻 | Apple Learning Coach | book reviewer 📖 | writer ✍🏽
@lemanskyrachel.bsky.social
Elementary Library Coordinator. Certified STEM Educator. ISTE Community Leader. #EduSky #EduGuardians #TLSky #ISTE #STEM mrslemanskyslibrary.com
@jmsdc.bsky.social
@booksandmountains.bsky.social
PreK-12 School Librarian. World's slowest knitter. Punk a$$ book jockey. Denizen of Romancelandia. All opinions are my own. She/her
@booksndice.bsky.social
Middle School Librarian. First cohort of ALA’s Law for Librarians trainers. #EduSky #Skybrarian D&D: Candlekeep Mysteries🦉Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden 🦁Spelljammer: Adventures in Space 🦊 Also: Board Games
@zthelibrarychica.bsky.social
BOOK LOVING💗, TECHIE🖤, CHICANA💖 TEACHER-LIBRARIAN💜 that celebrates her bilingual🧡, bicultural💚 identity🇺🇸💙🇲🇽! https://zbayardo.bio.link
@mediabarber.bsky.social
HS Teacher-Librarian & #EdTech Instructor, Speaker/Presenter, Project Mgr, Electrical Eng. & Seeker of ways to expand all minds constructively. She/Her. #EduSky #aasl #istelib #istecert #SchoolLibrarians #TLsky (My thoughts) Blog: ticklingtech.com
@ericcarpenter.bsky.social
📚 Elementary school librarian in atlanta, constant reader, occasional wood worker, reluctant book reviewer. 📚 2026 ALSC Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee Chair. 📚 "All reading is reading. Let them read how ever and whatever they want!"
@medialoguer.bsky.social
Middle school librarian in Troy, MI. Advocate for #youngteenlit. Author of “An Open Letter to Middle Grade Authors and Publishers Regarding Book Length.” #Troybery2025 bit.ly/whatistroybery
@bibliophilebeth.bsky.social
Introvert. Swiftie. Cassandra. Walking contradiction disguised as a school librarian.
@craftybooklove.bsky.social
MS Teacher-librarian, craft dabbler, overthinker, loves fire pits, good food, laughs with friends. (She/her)