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Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 4

By Crystal Carrazco | January 28, 2020

We started off the day waiting in line for the Youth Media Awards. I’m up and ready to head over to the #alamw20 Youth Media Awards. Yes, I’m early. I like it that way. — Tom Bober (@CaptainLibrary) January 27, 2020 And then the awards began! American Indian Youth Literature Award winners and honorees for … Continue reading Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 4 →

Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 3

By Crystal Carrazco | January 27, 2020

What a day! Since I’m walking through Philadelphia, should probably take off the silly grin of happiness. #alamw20 I want to express gratitude to each and everyone but I’ve seen today for inspiring me! — Annie Bélanger (@Annie_Belanger) January 26, 2020 Robots #AI talk about to start @bohyunkim @URILibraries #alamw20 pic.twitter.com/yCBacN2Z99 — Karim B … Continue reading Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 3 →

Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 2

By Crystal Carrazco | January 26, 2020

https://twitter.com/chaoticute/status/1221283272421990400 We started the day with the amazing Echo Brown. What a way to start the morning, with a moving talk by Echo Brown. So glad I made time to listen. #alamw2020 #alamw20 Now may I live her message. — Dr Michelle Hudiburg (@chellouise) January 25, 2020 Followed by some great sessions. My first … Continue reading Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 2 →

Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 1

By Crystal Carrazco | January 25, 2020

Finally registration was open and the first day of #alamw20 began! First thing to do was to grab all the fun ribbons from the ALA Lounge before they disappear. My people!!! #alamw20 pic.twitter.com/LQPINI2afj — Leslie (@WorkForMandroid) January 24, 2020 While there was learning done inside sessions, there were also valuable lessons being taught outside of … Continue reading Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 1 →

Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 0

By Crystal Carrazco | January 24, 2020

First, you need to pack and make sure there are enough cardigans and room for ARCs. Okay, I like…sort of packed for #ALAMW20. There are clothes in a suitcase. pic.twitter.com/5WBlqAFWl1 — Jennifer Iacopelli (@jennifercarolyn) January 24, 2020 Packed up for American Library Association Midwinter conference! Not pictured is my big empty suitcase I’m taking to … Continue reading Midwinter 2020 Top 10 Tweets—Day 0 →

Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 4

By Crystal Carrazco | June 25, 2019

We all cried while he spoke about his experiences growing up. George Takei (and friends) here to make sure a terrible chapter of American history isn’t forgotten by the younger generations. His graphic novel memoir about his childhood in a Japanese-American internment camp will be out in a few weeks. #alaac19 pic.twitter.com/LS2yKwYpuA — Emily Gorman … Continue reading Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 4 →

Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 3

By Crystal Carrazco | June 24, 2019

The day started off early with the Coretta Scott King Book Awards breakfast! Gave a speech, received an award, did not throw up on stage…I gotta say, today was a good day. #csk50 #alaac19 #whatadopebirthdaypresent #wonderwhattheywillgivemenextyear pic.twitter.com/SP74twwraM — Tiffany D. Jackson (@WriteinBK) June 23, 2019 After which, you headed off to some great sessions. … Continue reading Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 3 →

Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets—Day 2

By Crystal Carrazco | June 23, 2019

While today was most people’s second day at the conference, we also welcomed a lot of first time and first day attendees! …but for some of us, it was not our first rodeo. Once we had our coffee, it was time to get inspired by some of the speakers. Even Carla Hayden has an inspiring … Continue reading Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets—Day 2 →

Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 1

By Crystal Carrazco | June 22, 2019

First you had to pick up your badge and you may need a reprint to fix an error or two. Once you download the app, you have to put together your schedule, which is a lot harder than it looks. Then it was finally time for Jason Reynolds, who probably inspired us for the rest … Continue reading Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 1 →

Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 0

By Crystal Carrazco | June 22, 2019

First, it’s the hard step of your pets saying goodbye to you. Then when you get to the airport you’re certain you’re missing something you had. And you automatically get stereotyped when you walk out the airport with said missing item. But then you get close to D.C. and the excitement finally hits. https://twitter.com/JeffersonPinata/status/1141888376645279750 In … Continue reading Annual 2019 Top Ten Tweets – Day 0 →

Midwinter 2019 Top 10 Tweets—Day 4

By Crystal Carrazco | January 29, 2019

We started the day bright and early with the Youth Media Awards. My 2nd time hearing the announcements in person and just as thrilling! #caldecott #newbery #alayma19 #alamw19 pic.twitter.com/KBozSWatjE — Julie Hembree (@mrs_hembree) January 28, 2019 https://twitter.com/agentpenfold/status/1089999113280782343?s=21 Forget the Super Bowl, we have the @ALALibrary Awards!!!! Congrats to all the winners and thank you to … Continue reading Midwinter 2019 Top 10 Tweets—Day 4 →

Midwinter 2019 Top 10 Tweets—Day 3

By Crystal Carrazco | January 28, 2019

We started the day with Rick Steves and a refreshing perspective on travel. By far @RickSteves talk @alamwis the BEST talk I’ve ever heard in Year and by far in this conference! Waw #alamw19 — Essraa Nawar (@EssraaNawar) January 27, 2019 It turns out @RickSteves is pretty good at standup #comedy! Pretty cool to see … Continue reading Midwinter 2019 Top 10 Tweets—Day 3 →

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