Bookji
@gobookji
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Bookji is a platform where students share, discuss, and reflect on the stories they read. “A peasant that reads is a prince in waiting.” ― Walter Mosley
Joined June 2021
Bookji’s founder, Will, shares his own story of struggling with reading growing up. Many students today face a similar challenge, with fewer young people reading for pleasure than in the past. Bookji exists to help students rediscover the joy of books as stories, not as
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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ― George R.R. Martin “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” ― Harper Lee Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the
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Looking forward to AASL 2025 in Saint Louis Oct 16-18! Excited to see you there!! 😎🏙️
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Did you know Kobe Bryant was a BIG reader? Some of his favorites include: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.
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AI doesn’t just give students a voice-it hands them the mic! 🎙️ Students can share their ideas in bold, creative ways with: 🪞 @MirrorTalkAI 🤿 @SnorklApp 🎨 @Canva 📖 @gobookji & more! See how we’re using AI to empower student voice! ⤵️ https://t.co/7MXX3B6qmg
#AIinEDU
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Today we launched new research asking: ""what does AI mean for the future of literacy?"" New findings offer insight into how young people and teachers use generative AI, and whether literacy skills can support a more critical approach. Find out more: https://t.co/HoFl3IB7sh
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Only 14 percent of 13-year-olds reported reading for fun “almost every day” in 2023, compared to 27 percent in 2012. Among nine-year-olds, the figure fell from 53 percent in 2012 to 39 percent in 2022.
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Reading for Pleasure is at a Twenty-Year Low New research from the US and UK shows that children and teens are reading less than ever before, raising urgent questions about education, empathy, and the future of literacy. https://t.co/wXIH7irNqK
gobookji.com
New research from the US and UK shows that children and teens are reading less than ever before, raising urgent questions about education, empathy, and the future of literacy.
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An interesting article about how reading fiction improves social cognitive abilities. "Characters hook us into stories. Aristotle said that when we watch a tragedy two emotions predominate: pity (for the character) and fear (for yourself)." https://t.co/ipbYnA13WD
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Reading fiction has been said to increase people’s empathy and compassion. But does the research really bear that out?
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Another new blog today! 🎆 A Better Way to Post About Books Our new posting flow guides students through sharing their thoughts, making book conversations more natural. https://t.co/Ge22IeGNAH
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Our new posting flow guides students through sharing their thoughts, making book conversations more natural.
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Bookji Themes Are Here 👨🎨🌊🦖 Bookji Themes go beyond genres by tapping into pop culture, art styles, and student interests to make reading feel personal and engaging. https://t.co/eKUEx8v5Qp
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Bookji Themes go beyond genres by tapping into pop culture, art styles, and student interests to make reading feel personal and engaging.
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Everyone go check out this article! It lays out what Bookji is all about and why reading challenges aren't enough to get students truly excited about books. Worth a few minutes!
New blog post 🎉🎮📚 Why Reading Challenges Fall Short: Reading challenges aim to motivate, but they often miss what matters. Students need a deeper reason to fall in love with reading than gamification. https://t.co/qKcAtyRu2G
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New blog post 🎉🎮📚 Why Reading Challenges Fall Short: Reading challenges aim to motivate, but they often miss what matters. Students need a deeper reason to fall in love with reading than gamification. https://t.co/qKcAtyRu2G
gobookji.com
Reading challenges aim to motivate, but they often miss what matters. Students need a deeper reason to fall in love with reading than just gamification.
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Do you have students who are easily distracted? 👀 Are you looking for some refreshing strategies for the new year? ⚡️🧠 Then join us for the next @FETC webinar! ⤵️ 🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET 🔗 Registration: https://t.co/us1E7zF7WN
@JenWomble @AlanaWinnick
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We're excited to be exhibiting at the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media 2025 conference today! 🎉
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All set up at the @ALALibrary 2025 conference! Come stop by booth 1851 and say hello!! 👋🙌🎉 #ALAAC25
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Be sure to stop by the @gobookji exhibit booth while at the Iowa Reading Conference!
🗽NYC in Bookji Maps From Harlem brownstones to the steps of the Met, Bookji Maps lets students explore NYC one book at a time. These are just a few of the stories they might uncover. https://t.co/o19W9YyRNL
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🗽NYC in Bookji Maps From Harlem brownstones to the steps of the Met, Bookji Maps lets students explore NYC one book at a time. These are just a few of the stories they might uncover. https://t.co/o19W9YyRNL
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From Harlem brownstones to the steps of the Met, Bookji Maps lets students explore NYC one book at a time. These are just a few of the stories they might uncover.
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