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📚✨ November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to honor & recognize the histories, cultures, & contributions of Native American communities. These YA books share important perspectives & explore resilience, identity, & culture with stories that resonate with all readers.

🇺🇸 On #VeteransDay, we honor those who serve with a lineup of inspiring military & veteran reads. Dive into stories of courage, sacrifice, & resilience. 📚 #thankaveteran #ThankYouVeterans #BookRecommendations #amreading

👻 Had a hauntingly fun Halloween advisory! We read THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT by @patrickcarman, then students shared eerie “Whatever you do…” responses on Padlet—with AI-generated images to bring their words to life! 🎃📚 #iowatl gatheramongthebooks.blogspot…

I missed the September post, so here's the "reading roundup" from both September and October.😊 #amreading #bookrecommendations #iowatl

📚The end of the first quarter means it's time to look at library usage & circulation stats! 👀 Take a look! #iowatl #schoollibrary

"Book banning is an assault on our individual and collective health..." Banning Books Isn't Just Morally Wrong. It's Also Unhealthy yahoo.com/lifestyle/banning-…

It's #whattoreadwednesday! Today's book features an important topic by indigenous author Brianna Jonnie. #amreading #bookrecommendation #graphicnovel

🍽️📚 Book tasting event! In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, students got a "taste" of some great reads! A wide variety of books—from engaging fiction & nonfiction to graphic novels—highlighted Hispanic authors, characters, & real-life figures. #bookrecommdations #iowatl

📚 Today's #whattoreadwednesday post is a 2-fer after I missed posting last week.🥴 If you're looking for your next magical escape, consider Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross—an enchanting series filled with romance, war, and letters that could change everything!

If you wonder about how to move forward after #BannedBooksWeek, consider READING & recognizing book challenges & bans often target books featuring characters like & stories of people whose experiences *aren't* otherwise shared. yahoo.com/news/opinion-ive-l…

🎉 Exciting news! In the first 5 weeks of school, 198 more books have been checked out compared to last year! That's a 30% increase in circulation! A huge shout out to the amazing students & staff who embrace reading and make the library a hub of learning and discovery! #iowatl

😍Is there anything better than seeing a kid's face light up with a smile when you put the book she asked for into her hands? Without a doubt, this is one of the teacher librarian perks no one tells you about when you're in school to become a librarian! #nowyouknow

#HispanicHeritageMonth has begun! Why not head to your library to read a book by a Hispanic author or a story that features Hispanic characters? #amreading #BookRecommendations

#WhatToReadWednesday A great #historicalfiction option with so much to offer readers! #amreading #BookRecommendations

🎉 Our first-ever button-making session was a hit! Ss jumped into the creative process, designing, cutting, & making their own buttons. The new button maker offers a creative break from literacy-based activities in advisory. Looks like button making will become a regular event!

What to Read Wednesday is *back*!😍 I'm so excited to recommend this one by @benjaminasaenz! With male main characters, issues teens recognize & face, and nontraditional families front and center, this is a story that will appeal to many! #amreading #bookrecommendations #iowatl

August's reads include less #yalit than I usually read, but the handful here are *excellent*! Lots of my favorite authors represented in this group. 😍 #amreading #bookrecommendations #iowatl

This great group of hardworking students would love to have you join them on football Friday nights & Saturday competitions! Please consider volunteering!