Elementary school media specialist by day//crossfitting book reviewer by night
Last week I visited a new library for the first time. It wasn't just any library. It was a library I had interviewed at, and would have potentially been working for as an Assistant Librarian in the Youth Department. A return to my dream job that had been suddenly taken away during this little thing... Continue Reading →
2020 has been a year of conversations. It has been a year of learning, and in many ways, unlearning. We retaught ourselves and our children to wash our hands, cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze, and to treat everyone equally. Some of the toughest conversations this year have revolved around race and diversity.... Continue Reading →
Hi friends. I hope you all have been safe during the pandemic, and safe if you are attending protests in your area. Being laid off days after George Floyd's murder meant that I had A LOT of time to research, educate, and become sickened, shocked, disgusted, angry, insert negative adjective here, over how Black people... Continue Reading →
Hi friends. I've been thinking a lot over the past few days. I've filed for unemployment. I've begun searching for new jobs. I updated my resume. I updated my instagram profile to "former Pre K - 5 Media Specialist." It's just been an absolute whirlwind. I've been laid off from two jobs prior, and was... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! I have something SO EXCITING to share with you guys today. My coworkers have their own art shop, called Chasing Confetti Creations, and they made me my own custom tumbler! I'd seen these tumblers all over campus and tracked down the fabulous creators, Addie & Liz (we'll, I've only met Addie, but I... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! I wanted to share something I learned, pretty quickly, as an Assistant Librarian: how to clean and save book covers! It's so simple, anyone can do it virtually anywhere. All you need is1. a dirty book2. tissues/paper towels3. hand sanitizer4. patience The book pictured above was purchased from a bargain retailer. That means... Continue Reading →
Hello friends! Happy Tuesday! I'll be honest, I had no intentions of writing a post today, but something so incredible happened, and I couldn't resist. Today, I fully processed my first book into my school's library. And then I fully processed 20 more!!! I know this doesn't sound like a big deal, but it was... Continue Reading →
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