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Kidlit recs, library ideas, and beyond from @librarychrissie, a K-5 Teacher-Librarian in the PNW.
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Chrissie Writes, Vol. 44 (opens the original)
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Self check-out in my K-5 library (opens the original)
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Self check-out as young as kindergarten? Yes, we can!In response to a reader question, today I’m sharing the what, why, and how of self check-out in my elementary school library.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1280" src="https://substackcdn.c
What can a book do? (opens the original)
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Hello, readers.This week, I’m writing with a glimpse of a library work in progress. This is my sixth year in my current library, and while I have many well-oiled systems that I wouldn’t change for the world, I’m simultaneously itching to mix it up. Over the past couple of years, I’ve also noticed that I feel the most alive in the library when I ask sincere questions of the kids in my care, then lean forward to hear what they have to say. While it may sound obvious, this open-hearted act is radic
7 picture books for spooky season (opens the original)
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Chrissie Writes, Vol. 43 (opens the original)
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