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Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 4

By Heather Cho | January 25, 2021

It was a big day for children’s and young adult books and media. https://twitter.com/trmaureen/status/1353712138540503042 Watching the #alayma through a computer this year. First time in many years that I won’t be in the room. Library friends – we may be apart but if we cheer loud enough people will hear us. #alamw2021 — Julie Dietzel-Glair … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 4 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 3

By Heather Cho | January 24, 2021

Morning all. Used the aeropress for some fresh ☕ and ready to kick off Day 3. See ya'll soon! #ALAMW21 — Josh (he/him) #blacklivesmatter (@WannabeTecLib) January 24, 2021 @TxASL @TXLA A quick breakfast before I start today’s sessions #ALAMW21 #thesaltydonut #bishopartsdistrict @HARLLEEDISD pic.twitter.com/Ta3ZJBGAMT — Dallas Association of School Librarians (@DASLORG) January 24, 2021 … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 3 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 2

By Heather Cho | January 23, 2021

There were moving words about libraries and librarians. Ziggy Marley gave a great description of what a library is “Libraries are a place of refuge“ #librariesarearefuge #ALAMW21 @jmatz_matz — Joyce Soto (@JoyceSlibrarian) January 23, 2021 Ethan Hawke to libraries and librarians:"The future needs you.."Great session and looking forward to reading his book!#ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/bGYtjXx8cO … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 2 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 1

By Heather Cho | January 22, 2021

But there are benefits to a virtual conference. My co-worker and set up this morning for #ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/nwAue4nZG6 — Amie w/ an ‘i.e.’ at #ALAMW21 (@librarylandia) January 22, 2021 Coziest first ALA Midwinter Conference. In my bed with tea, hiding from my kids. #ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/dgTJhHhs1A — Chelsea Hilton (@chelseahilton) January 22, 2021 It still has … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 1 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 0

By Heather Cho | January 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/corindawn/status/1352145640399253504 Oh my stars! #alamw21 has both @FLOTUS and @TheAmandaGorman! What a conference this will be! https://t.co/ZqhDEckbim — Arika is ready for the YMA’s! (@arikadickens) January 21, 2021 Looking forward to hearing multitalented, #EthanHawke, speak on his new book, A Bright Ray of DarknessEthan Hawke: Featured Speaker https://t.co/p2aRQC0oAb #alamw21 — Alene Sen (@Alene_Sen) … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 0 →

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 →

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