Gina Seymour
Library Journal Movers & Shakers. Author of Makers with a Cause & Youth Social Action in the Library.
https://ginaseymour.com
- Reposted by Gina SeymourI’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: Jason Reynolds is a genius of our time. Hearing him speak feels like what it must have been like to listen to Mozart in person or watch Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. #AASL25
- I’m surrounded by amazing librarians @captainlibrary.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @21ststacy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #bookbuddies #aasl25
- Reposted by Gina SeymourTake a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society Try today's action: afh.link/action/2025-...
- Reposted by Gina Seymour"Libraries don't just store books. They store empathy, justice, and truth." - Steve Hofstetter, keynote speaker at #AASL25 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
- Join me for an important conversation on Friday #AASL25
- Reposted by Gina SeymourHey school librarian friends! @librarianjones.com & I (no relation) are sharing laughs + learning at #AASL25 in St. Louis: “Keeping Up with the Joneses: Infusing Humor in School Libraries” Share your fun library idea here: forms.gle/igiAvcfDh7Th... #BetterTogether #TLSky #Skybrarians
- A beautiful day in Astana, Kazakhstan #WLIC2025
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- Reposted by Gina SeymourFor any librarian seeking to help solve crimes, author & Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho says you’re already equipped: “You connect dots, dig through details, & reconstruct puzzles. That’s exactly the kind of thinking that helps crack cold cases.” americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourCheck out my latest interview on Digital Legacy, @ginaseymour.bsky.social was also interviewed for this piece. www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/06...
- Reposted by Gina Seymour💛💙 Children’s book donations are being collected at four stations throughout the Convention Center. This initiative is in partnership with Little Free Library and San José State University. Financial contributions are also appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/support-li...
- Another night at the Philadelphia Free Library. Last night the Printz Awards. Tonight Carla Hayden, OUR librarian of Congress #alaac2025
- Youth Social Action in the Library. Stop by the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social booth at #alaac2025
- My book in the wild! 35% off #alaac2025
- Reposted by Gina SeymourSuper excited to receive my very own copy of Youth Social Action in the Library after enjoying the ebook version! @ginaseymour.bsky.social #tlsky #schoollibrarians #recommendedreads #socialaction
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- Reposted by Gina Seymour“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).
- Reposted by Gina SeymourMentally fit enough to serve in war, not mentally fit enough to use critical thinking skills when reading?
- President Donald J. Trump appointed Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), raising significant concerns for the nation’s library and museum communities. www.everylibrary.org/statementson... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
- Excellent resources! #TLsky #schoollibrarians
- 🎉 I've curated a list of all the resources I shared during our recent #TLSkyChat + a couple of other goodies I forgot to share during our conversation! I hope you find it useful AND I hope you'll join us for a future chat! #TLSky #Librarians #Kidlit #EduSky
- Reposted by Gina SeymourCall representatives. Tell others. Encourage all to speak. Withstand the dismantling of all that is good and decent in America. #SaveIMLS #LibrariesTransform
- Reposted by Gina SeymourA reflection on Women's History Month, being a mother of daughters, and the looming specter of Project 2025.
- Reposted by Gina SeymourAt one Ohio school, 6th graders didn’t just study poverty, they took real steps to address food disparity in their community. Their Poverty and Philanthropy class connected students with local organizations, leading to hands-on experiences that made a real impact. ilovelibraries.org/article/pove...
- What a wonderful surprise upon returning home from my trip to Iceland. Happy book birthday to me! #TLsky
- Reposted by Gina SeymourCan you imagine how adult readers would respond to this? "Sorry...no more mysteries or romance novels until you polish off Crime and Punishment..."
- Happy birthday Rosa Parks #TLSky ginaseymour.com/2025/02/04/h...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourLibrarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes. They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going. Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
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- Reposted by Gina SeymourThis is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm. The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him. Happy Black History Month.
- Reposted by Gina Seymour“The documentary brims with women who are willing to put themselves on the line, facing legitimate fears for their security.”
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- I love that Kindle recommends my own book - to me!!! 😂 #TLSky
- Reposted by Gina Seymour“Snyder takes viewers inside problematic school board meetings where fiery debates reveal the divide over which stories children should be allowed to read. At the center of it all are the librarians, adhering to their ethical code to uphold representation, diversity, and access to knowledge.”
- Reposted by Gina SeymourThe US Dept. of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has dismissed 11 complaints and six allegations related to book bans, saying it was ending "Biden’s book ban hoax." PEN America counted over 10,000 instances of school book bans in the 2023-24 school year, nearly 3X the number in the previous year.
- I love service events at conferences!
- 🤝ALA Gives Back is a community initiative that allows #LibLearnX25 attendees an opportunity to support the host city. 🌱❤️ This year, participants helped assemble seed packets for the 2025 Seed Library, which provides a variety of fruit, vegetable, and perennial seeds to library patrons.
- Reposted by Gina SeymourHeads up for the Weather Community! You can now find NOAA (@noaa.gov), NOAA Climate (@climate.noaa.gov) & NWS HQ (@nws.noaa.gov; still being set up) on Bluesky!
- Reposted by Gina SeymourLibraries have always been institutions of cultural heritage. They foster the preservation of diverse histories and the advancement of social justice.
- Annual Read to a Squirrel Day in our library in honor of #SquirrelAppreciationDay 🐿️ #TLSky #EduSky #Read
- Reposted by Gina Seymour"TikTok became a major driver of print sales, since influencers want physical objects to display in videos and on their shelves. It converted younger and reluctant readers into heavy book buyers and obsessive fans. And in some ways, it democratized book marketing..."
- Reposted by Gina SeymourDo me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚 Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
- Reposted by Gina Seymour"Whether you’re an attorney yourself or know an attorney, you can help expand support for libraries that need legal expertise in the face of attempted censorship and book banning." @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Gina SeymourLove these reminders from @positivelypresent.bsky.social
- Thanks for including me in the conversation #schoollibrarians #sljsummit
- TY @sljournal and #SLJSummit! Tune in to hear #schoollibrarians share their takeaways and perspectives. 🎧🎤💡📚😀 Special offer from @capstonepub.bsky.social and Learnics apple.co/3Zyv9hJ
- Reposted by Gina SeymourSome people like to hear themselves talk. I prefer to have actual conversations about things that matter 🤷🏽♀️😉
- Reposted by Gina SeymourIt's a good day to be a New Jerseyan. PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state and to enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
- Reposted by Gina SeymourA great recap of the NJ Freedom to Read Act signing from @NJSpotlightNews, which has provided informative coverage of book banning activity in our district for 3 years. Thank you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIo...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourThe Young Adult Library Services Association announced the finalists for the Morris Award for a YA title by a previously unpublished author and the Excellence in Nonfiction Award for nonfiction YA books for ages 12 to 18. #YALSA #YA #nonfiction
- Reposted by Gina SeymourGetting reading for #ComputerScience Education Week? Here are some great #coding books to share with your students. 💻📚
- Reposted by Gina SeymourAppreciate Michal Threets discussing mental health in the library. “You can’t help the kids and the library if you can’t help yourself.” As another one of those suffering from depression and anxiety & have been for so so so long, it’s such an important thing to discuss. #sjlsummit24
- Reposted by Gina Seymour“Library kids will change the world” -Mychal Threets I love the Library Joy!! #sljsummit
- Reposted by Gina SeymourEveryone belongs. “There are unhoused people, mentally ill people, library kids, library teens, grandparents, autistic people, neurodivergent people who all use a library, and it belongs to all of them.” - Mychal Threets #ReasonstoLoveLibraries #SLJSummit bit.ly/3RGM52r
- Reposted by Gina SeymourThe Seven Bills That Will Safeguard the Future of School Librarianship @everylibrary.bsky.social #sljsummit
- This book looks awesome! How did I miss it? So much going on at #sljsummit
- @lernerbooks.bsky.social Hi! Got any more copies of? 🙏🏾💫 If anyone at #SLJSummit does, please lmk! lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourOnce again, @mrschureads.bsky.social is the most energetic person in the room, and getting the #SLJSummit going with inspiring ideas!
- In case anyone needs to know…these are on my holiday wish list 😉
- Perfect stocking stuffers for the tortured librarian in your life www.etsy.com/listing/1352...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourApproximately 32 million adults in the United States can't read, according to the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy.
- Reposted by Gina SeymourWhen a student shares something difficult, listen. Believe them. Act. You may be the one safe place they have. Always prioritize their safety and well-being. 💙 #AdvocacyMatters #StudentsFirst #EduSky
- I was very impressed with the MackinVision presentation Great features #sljsummit
- MackinVision is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 #SLJSummit, “All Together Now,” in Raleigh, NC! 🤩 Special thanks to all the sponsors who make this event possible. We look forward to engaging in meaningful conversations and collaboration! 💬 🔗 Mackin.com/MackinVision 💻 #TLSky #EduSky
- Wonderful city. I found a book store and an art gallery today 📚 #sljsummit
- Gearing up for my first #sljsummit! In the meantime, it's been fun exploring Raleigh, NC.
- Reposted by Gina SeymourJust a reminder that BlueSky works a bit differently. If something resonates with you be sure to repost to let others know it is agreat idea! While likes are great, reposting highlights great ideas for the communities we are building. #TLSky #EduSky #KidLit #Skybrarian #Edtech #Education
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- A few more organizations to consider on Giving Tuesday 📚
- It’s always a good idea to gift a book 📚
- 🎁 Reason #1 to Gift Books This Holiday: Stress Relief! 💤📚 Give the gift of calm this season. ✨🎄 Reading can reduce stress by up to 68% (University of Sussex study! 🧠📖) and even help you sleep better. #GiftBooks #StressReliefReads
- Started my Giving Tuesday with this nonprofit 📚 #TLsky
- Three librarians started a nonprofit to help build a library at an all-girls school in Kenya. We have very little funding to accomplish this mission. If you feel it in your heart to donate on #GivingTuesday, you can visit: sites.google.com/view/buildin...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourToday is Giving Tuesday. Librarians Building Libraries is raising funds for our current project in Kenya. We are three school librarians looking to make a difference in the world beyond our own schools. Donate and learn more here: sites.google.com/view/buildin... And thanks for reposting! #tlchat
- Reposted by Gina SeymourJust a reminder that your local library has more than just books! Many also have dvds, cds, video games, game systems, internet hot spots, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, park passes, museum passes, and so so much more! Maybe it's time for a visit!
- Reposted by Gina SeymourTeachers & librarians! Want to Zoom with an author for World Read Aloud Day? Here's all the information about how WRAD Zoom visits work, plus a list of over 300 author & illustrator volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourWhen the world feels dark it’s so important to recognise the moments of light Image: www.instagram.com/thehappynews...
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- Indigenous Land ginaseymour.com/2024/11/30/i...
- Remembrance Day for Lost Species
- Reposted by Gina Seymour🌍✨Giving Tuesday is on Dec 3! Join us in making a difference as we plan our inaugural project in rural Kenya, summer 2025, supporting the Jane Adeny Memorial School. Your generosity fuels education, empowerment, & brighter futures. sites.google.com/view/buildin... 💙 #GivingTuesday #GirlsEducation
- Reposted by Gina Seymour#TLSky best practices :) Welcome on in
- I love this 📚 #tlsky
- Back in January, just for fun, I started creating FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages - because both #reading and #coloring help to reduce stress. Here’s the one for December + all the others! #tlsky #educhat www.librarygirl.net/post/library...
- Reposted by Gina SeymourI did it. Thanks for the deets @elissamalespina.bsky.social and am moving over my archive from the bird. Next steps deleting the bird. Interested in learning how? Use the following Extension to make it happen. #EduSky #TLSky chromewebstore.google.com/detail/porto...
