"The closer a man is to the land, the more he knows about it, the more likely he is to see the beauty in it. And that's true of any land, but especially this one." - Cormac McCarthy

Join us to discuss how author-librarian collaboration can ignite and inspire student reading and writing! Saturday at 4:15 in room 405 (meeting room level). 📚📝❤️ #NCTE

What is keeping you from being part of this amazing group of people? Fill out that application!! Due on October 1. https://t.co/PoWhygw117 #bestbookclubever

Back where it all started today! Mentoring the librarian at the elementary I went to!

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference - Frost

I got to hang out with the NCAA Final Championship trophy today! I also get to be the Reading Advisor on the board for the Read to the Final Four program. It is a program that encourages 3rd graders to read through a series of great resources. Reading plus March Madness!!

Excited to back where it all started. I am a product of Dallas ISD K-12 and get to return as a librarian mentor for the librarians. Can’t wait for the next adventure!!

I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the #TALLTexans24 class! It’s going to be a great learning experience!

Had a great time visiting with these amazing readers!!

We have a Summer Reading Template! Register below to listen in as @tharkey explains how to use it! 📅 May 15, 2024 ⏰ 7 pm EST | 6 pm CST | 5 pm MST | 4 pm PST 📚 https://t.co/xrRsUpH6W0 With @Novel_Effect @BookCreatorApp @wakelet @curipodofficial https://t.co/fdoBRf8TaM

Sometimes a visit to a classroom can change an author's life. This was one of those visits. 2 brilliant teacher-friends + kind & eager scholars gave me hope for the future. Thank you, @mckinneyisd, Vega Elementary School, Sara Peña, Mrs. Larpentaur, & the one and only @tharkey.

A day spent with The One and Only Katherine Applegate is a good day! Connecting authors and kids is my favorite thing to do!! @kaaauthor

Preparing for The One and Only Visit!! @kaaauthor we can’t wait!!

Become a Book Creator Certified Author today! 🥳 In less than 2 hours you can complete the certification and gain a new badge and certificate. Learn more at https://t.co/0tvcLcTA2R #edutwitter 🎊

Great day of Eclipse viewing followed by axis deer going crazy in my yard. They seemed very confused!

Happy Eclipse thoughts for tomorrow. Got to watch NASA film some episodes for tomorrow’s broadcast, listened to a presentation from NASA Science Mission Director, picked up all the NASA swag, and hiked next to the beautiful Guadalupe. #sciencenerd

Don't miss out on TBA Speed Dating and the TBA Luncheon! We have a fantastic lineup of authors and book-promoting activities planned. Make sure to register before April 5th.

Check out the new resources for our 2024-2025 amazing Texas Bluebonnet Award list! Thanks so much to our program committee for all of your hard work!!

Damm: Anyone can be a reader https://t.co/th1WLY4nq0 Tips on how to expand your reading repertoire (or help a child do the same)

The Fabulous @tharkey presenting about the amazing ways her students are using @BookCreatorApp in her library and her community! #TCEA #TCEA24 @TCEA

Final day of #TCEA24 Expo Hall and we've still got 4 more sessions lined up!! Come on down from 11.30 and hear from @tharkey, @dhotler, @BsTechBuzz and Katy Jao from our wonderful friends at @epic4kids! Last chance to grab your 6-month premium upgrades at booth #2045! 👀✨🌈