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Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pccBut, of course: Florida school district bans book about banning books.Ban This Book, by Alan Gratz <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ban_This_Book" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ban_This_Book</a>It's the stoey of a 4th-grade girl who tries to check out a favourite book at her library, and is told she can't any more. So she runs a contraband library out of her locker … 💪🧍‍♀️ <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#resist</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/doNotComply" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#doNotComply</a><a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a>

Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc<a href="https://infosec.exchange/@Nonya_Bidniss" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Nonya_Bidniss</a> Cherryh is a new-to-me author. I've tagged them in my library app. Thanks! <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/scifi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#scifi</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/aliens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aliens</a>

Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc😞 /cc <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarians</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librariansmatter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librariansmatter</a> <a href="https://thecanadian.social/@MostlyHarmless" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MostlyHarmless</a> <a href="https://thecanadian.social/@MostlyHarmless/113825088839258850" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://thecanadian.social/@MostlyHarmless/113825088839258850</a>

Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pccIn my inbox 😁 <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/nice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nice</a>"All the best for a cozy holiday season from everyone at Toronto Public Library.This beautiful scarf was crafted by Christine, a librarian who contributes her talents to the Keep Calm and Carry Yarn circle at Toronto Reference Library. We offer knit and crochet circles citywide, where crafters of all experience levels can bond over patterns, tips and friendship."<a href="https://email.torontopubliclibrary.ca/v/443/91d05a1e78cafb8d18fb5520d48f27f3a29f835065f4db8323f1f694ea285081" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://email.torontopubliclibrary.ca/v/443/91d05a1e78cafb8d18fb5520d48f27f3a29f835065f4db8323f1f694ea285081</a><a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarians</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/toronto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#toronto</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/torontopubliclibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#torontopubliclibrary</a>

Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pccEducation matters. Libraries matter. Dinner table conversation matters. Bedtime stories matter.Developing empathetic young people who can interpret what they experience and talk about what they want … it happens one story, one cpnversation at a time. It's slow, *very* important work.Model the vocabulary, the ideas, you want to see used in the world. 🙏<a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://floss.social/@rdnielsen/113675002906399874" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://floss.social/@rdnielsen/113675002906399874</a>

Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc<a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/13books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#13books</a> that changed how I see the world:Stuart Little - White Stranger in a Strange Land - Heinlein That Hideous Strength - Lewis A Prayer for Owen Meany - Irving Ender's Game - Card The Sparrow - Russell Making Color Sing - Dobie Holy The Firm - Dillard Red Mars - Robinson Homeland - Doctorow Wool - Howey Lagoon - Okorafor Light from Uncommon Stars - AokiWhat are your <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/13books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#13books</a>? <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/sciFi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sciFi</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/SFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SFF</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/hopepunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hopepunk</a> <a href="https://cosocial.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦… Toronto Public Libraries have also opened "three new Youth Hubs at Brentwood, Maryvale and Toronto Reference Library (downtown), providing more opportunities for teens to connect with friends, study, use technology or just hang out. And it doesn’t stop there!  Bridlewood is also launching a Youth Hub later this fall, bringing the total to 28 Youth Hubs citywide."<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libraries</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/toronto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#toronto</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#yyz</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Featured, in my Library app: a "global read" (unlimited copies! No waiting!) Also available as audiobook.Wild New World (non-fiction)<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Like good fiction? I'm just finishing a 2nd reading of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (by N. K. Jemison) and it's quite amazing. Greek pantheon meets modern fantasy fiction. Jemison is a master. I'm in awe. Recommended!<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BooksWorthReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BooksWorthReading</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/hopepunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hopepunk</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#solarpunk</a> readers, do you know author <a href="https://wandering.shop/@susankayequinn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@susankayequinn</a> ? She's interesting, and fun to read! Also: YA fiction for your teens.About Susan: <a href="https://susankayequinn.com/about" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://susankayequinn.com/about</a> You're welcome :-)<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/followFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#followFriday</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Into chapter 3 of "Slow River" by Nicola Griffith <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/@Nicolaz" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Nicolaz</a> and quite enjoying its slightly impressionistic style. As to genre, I guess I'd call it cyberpunk? She's a new-to-me author, a good discovery. Have a look.<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦New book: The Engineering Leader: Strategies for Scaling Teams and YourselfBy Cate Huston <a href="https://hachyderm.io/@cate" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cate</a>Take a look, and help her out with pre-order! <a href="https://hachyderm.io/@cate/111836116666437549" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hachyderm.io/@cate/111836116666437549</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/softwareLeadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#softwareLeadership</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Starting The Terraformers by <a href="https://wandering.shop/@annaleen" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@annaleen</a> :-)<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WhatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WhatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/SciFi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SciFi</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/hopepunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hopepunk</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#books</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Wow. What is going on with the Libby app?! 😡I searched for Children of Time and it did not show me this book, though I eventually found it via author search.<a href="https://lepoulsdumonde.com/@bot_wg/111774552006826107" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://lepoulsdumonde.com/@bot_wg/111774552006826107</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/enshittification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#enshittification</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Not new, but in case you miseed it:The Coming Enshittification of Public Libraries<a href="https://karawynn.substack.com/p/the-coming-enshittification-of-public-libraries" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://karawynn.substack.com/p/the-coming-enshittification-of-public-libraries</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libraries</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/enshittification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#enshittification</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦This guy's good! Here's a holiday gift for the librarian in your life ;-><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Cartoonist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cartoonist</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/poster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#poster</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://lepoulsdumonde.com/@bot_wg/111528485587689147" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://lepoulsdumonde.com/@bot_wg/111528485587689147</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Wow! Excited for Molly's book!🌱🌷 🧚‍♀️ 🧚🏾‍♂️ 🚪🌳🧚🏿 🧚🏻 🌻🌿Create some magic where you live, too! All it takes is a little love :progress:From <a href="https://mastodon.social/@mckra1g" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mckra1g</a> on <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/kickstarter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kickstarter</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/childrensLit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#childrensLit</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/storybook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#storybook</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/booksstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booksstodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/@mckra1g/111346415782533800" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mastodon.social/@mckra1g/111346415782533800</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦If you have teens, and you don't know <a href="https://wandering.shop/@susankayequinn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@susankayequinn</a>, allow me to introduce you to a YA fiction writer whose works foster curiosity, empathy, courage, loyalty. Definitely subversive 😉 Go for it! Get her books on your teen's smartphone, with thr Libby app, from your library! Maybe start with "Open Minds". \o/<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/teens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#teens</a> Via <a href="https://mastodon.social/@mckra1g" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mckra1g</a> (thx) <a href="https://wandering.shop/@susankayequinn/111206888429343196" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://wandering.shop/@susankayequinn/111206888429343196</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/13books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#13books</a> that changed how I see the world:Stuart Little - White Stranger in a Strange Land - Heinlein That Hideous Strength - Lewis A Prayer for Owen Meany - Irving Ender's Game - Card The Sparrow - Russell Making Color Sing - Dobie Holy The Firm - Dillard Red Mars - Robinson Homeland - Doctorow Wool - Howey Lagoon - Okorafor Light from Uncommon Stars - AokiWhat are your <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/13books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#13books</a>? <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/whatToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whatToRead</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/sciFi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sciFi</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/SFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SFF</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/hopepunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hopepunk</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a>

Deb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Microfilm degrading? Yikes! :-( "From the 1950s through the early 1990s, most film was cellulose acetate-based and known as "safety film," because it replaced the highly unstable and flammable nitrate film widely used before it.But in the years since, libraries, archives and collectors have discovered "safety film" actually poses a huge threat to film-based archives and collections because it eventually breaks down. "<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libraries</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/librarydon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#librarydon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/libraries" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@libraries</a> <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/vinegar-syndrome-acetate-film-1.6939032" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/vinegar-syndrome-acetate-film-1.6939032</a>

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