Twitter is one of the best ways to keep up with #alaac17. However I often find myself lost in the sea of Tweets. Here are some of my favorite ones and why. They range from the funny, the informative and the engaging. Any other good Tweets/ quotes? Please leave them in the comments!
Because necessary trouble is needed.
"I got in good trouble, necessary trouble, bc of books" @repjohnlewis #CSKAwards #alaac17
— Nina Lindsay (@OaklandNina) June 25, 2017
Because it’s our job to talk about what’s important.
The "osmosis effect" doesn't work. Kids don't learn simply by being around other races. We have to talk about it. #critlibALA17 #ALAAC17
— Jen Clifton (@CliftonIndy) June 25, 2017
Because we need more corny jokes.
Cabbie: I've been driving a cab for 40 yrs. I used to have a pal who was an elevator operator. He had his ups and downs. #dadjokes #ALAAC17
— Erin Entrada Kelly (@erinentrada) June 26, 2017
Because Kelly Barnhill is making a difference.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by @kellybarnhill is the 1st work of high fantasy to win the Newbery Medal since 1985. #alaac17
— Donalyn Miller (@donalynbooks) June 26, 2017
"Every kid deserves a library stacked to the rafters with radical reads." – @kellybarnhill #alaac17
— Angie Manfredi (@misskubelik) June 26, 2017
Because Carla Hayden is amazing and an inspiration.
Carla Hayden cross stitch pattern I did you all the favor of capturing for you. #alaac17 pic.twitter.com/IRRw4EH3rl
— vfo.bsky.social (@vforrestal) June 26, 2017
Because it’s the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter.
#HarryPotter20 #alaac17 pic.twitter.com/5vPwsFMeD9
— M. Dodds (@MCDodds) June 26, 2017
Because ALA never ends.
Hey everyone at #alaac17,
Are you so sad the conversation is ending??
It's just getting started!
Use #iamalibrarian anywhere, anytime!
— Sheryl (@PodcastLib) June 26, 2017