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[sistahscifi]

We were introduced to Sisters of the Never Sea during the ABA's #Ci10. We were so excited to learn of this story of sisterhood and adventure written by a Native American (Muscogee Creek) author and centering a Native American main character. You can get a copy on our @shopify, @instagram, @facebook, @tiktok, @twitter, @librofm, and @pinterest stores. Link in bio: @sistahscifi | www.sistahscifi.com. Better yet, check it out from your local #library!!! Reposted from @cultivatediverselibraries ⭐️STEP ASIDE, Peter Pan!⭐️ ⭐️Lily and Wendy lead the way in this this new novel from Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek). ⭐️This is a MUST have for your library. An important story that offers readers fantasy and adventure, but also inclusivity, justice, sisterhood, and Indigenous voice and perspective. 🔴Activity Alert: Consider Reading and unpacking it alongside the original Peter Pan, as well as Disney’s screen version. Using both novels in tandem can help readers strengthen their ability to identify and understand the harms of stereotypes and false narratives, and provide them with the lexicon to explain this to others and strengthen their ability to critically examine texts. Be sure to read AICL review of this book. The audio book is read by Katie Anvil Rich (Chickasaw and Cherokee) and is wonderful. Also, be sure to frequent Heartdrum, an imprint of Harper Collins… “Heartdrum, a new imprint by Native American authors for kids 8+! Heartfelt, groundbreaking, and unexpected, these children’s books emphasize the present and future of Indian Country and the strength of young Indigenous heroes.” - Harper Collins/ Heartdrum 📘 : @cynthialeitichsmith 📚 @harperkids , 2021 Suggested Grades: 6 ⬆️ @americanbooksellers . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #librariansofinstagram #librarian #kidlit #booksforkids #schoolibrarian #cultivatediverselibraries #teachersofinstagram #readaloud #inclusivestories #middlegradebooks #nativeamericanchildrensbooks #muscogeecreeknation #peterpan #cynthialeitichsmith #harpercollinskids #heartdrumbooks #sistersoftheneversea #indigenouslit #weneeddiversebooks #nativelit #nativeamerican #SistahScifi (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgt3k_JLyr3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mpricey3]

Book Vs. Movie Title

A high school student, Simon, begins an anonymous e-mail relationship with another young man at his school. The book follows the progression of their relationship and how they support one another as they navigate the challenges of coming out to family and friends.  A beautiful story about friends, family and falling in love for the first time.

I absolutely loved the way this book was written. It immediately placed me back in the intense feelings of high school surrounding family, friends and relationships. This story reminded me how brave high schoolers are. They are often so vulnerable and truly feel all the feelings in a way that adults do not. Becky Albertalli highlights relevant issues high school students face today.  It brings light to a complex issue surrounding anonymity of online communities. We are able to see the internet being used as a positive support system and as a negative one due to lack of privacy. This story was beautifully written and shows that all love stories are able to create a connection between the characters and readers. I appreciated that this book didn’t solely highlight the coming out process, but continued on after Simon finally meets his crush in person.

I would use this book as a lesson in realistic fiction.  The details Becky Albertalli used made it really easy to blend into that world as a reader. It’s also an excellent resource for character development practice.  If I was setting up a display in the library for Valentine’s day or to highlight wonderful love stories, this would absolutely be included.  This would be a good book for an after school book club and would be a good resource for the GSA. 

[lovingteaforever-blog]

First time to everything

First post, trying out micro blogging!

Hello, I’m a secondary teacher who’s also a school librarian (because in France, that’s a job you can do on an everyday basis). I get to teach kids about social media, the internet, copyright laws, how to look for information... but also help them love reading!

I’ll hope I’ll like it here.