As Rebecca Solnit has written: “Joy doesn’t betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated, and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection.”

It's #LetFreedomReadDay! Today, we encourage everyone to take action to defend the freedom to read and stand up for those who help make books accessible—library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers. https://t.co/0gtjX7AmSK

It's #BannedBooksWeek! We're highlighting the importance of free and open access to information, uniting the entire book community to stand together and be #FreedBetweenTheLines! Get involved: https://t.co/5HJtNunH67

Your chances of being able bodied your entire life are slim to none. It’s always in your best interest to advocate for a more accessible world

Libraries matter. Not just because they offer the wisdom & beauty of books but because they offer community. They are vital & necessary, reminding us about the best we can be or become. They fuel the imagination & open our eyes & hearts to the world.

Looking to explore the #olmectrails exhibit. It looks so cool & I’ve downloaded the goose chase app. Are the sculptures accessible for someone with limited mobility or is a lot of walking required? @CarneyCleve

Visited @RabbitHoleKC today. Thoroughly enchanted! What an amazing place to share stories, play, and, for me, be immersed in these wonderful reading memories. An item on my 2024 bucket list that exceeded my expectations and spoke to my head & heart!

The mural is finished and it is an AMAZING addition to the library space! Grateful to artist Kevin Garbacz for his work on this project. #d70Hornets

Kevin Garbacz is painting a mural in the library. Grateful he’s doing this work during the school year, it’s been a blast to hear people talk about the work in progress! Thankful to the 8th graders for choosing this as their class gift!! #d70Hornets

Please help us support Illinois school librarians! Add your name and let’s show everyone how many people believe school libraries and certified librarians are a necessity, not a luxury. #tlchat #edutwitter #schoollibraries https://t.co/0jmSFBGLdM

How great to sit on my couch and listen to Kal Penn (I’m a big fan!!) tell some stories through another great event from Illinois Libraries Present! #LibrariesRock #LibrariesBuildCommunity @ahml @RAILSLibraries

You cannot self-care your way out of structural problems. Wisdom via @veronikellymars

We have released a joint statement with @AISLEd_org on the Illinois Readers’ Choice Awards. These awards are student-centered, celebrating student voice & choice. It is considered a best practice for schools & libraries to participate in these programs. https://t.co/K0Vu6lcjpR

Spring break reading. After a rut, it feels so good to be able to dive into print books again.

Calling the Rebecca Caudill awards "left leaning," the school board in Wadsworth, Illinois, canceled the long-running award program in the district. https://t.co/HZNK4ZeUXJ

So excited to see a school librarian and school library program represented on #AbbottElementary!

Watching my colleagues, @ckimbarovskyd70 and @rosentechd70, rock the room sharing ways they help students STEAM through the Real World at #IDEACon! They are doing such thoughtful work to help students build skills, be self-directed & reflect on their learning! #d70Hornets

Lots of learning at #IDEACon over the past few days!! Grateful for the professional development and networking. #d70hornets @ckimbarovskyd70 @HighlandD70

On my list - explore Google Arts & Culture app! Thanks for the session at #IDEACon, @deelanier! #d70Hornets

Lots of works in progress today evidenced by a messy workspace. Breakout related to Poe’s Tell-Tale Heart prepped for tomorrow.