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My name is Sarah FitzHenry, and I am a Library Superhero. Part bibliophile, part tech geek, and part glitter, it is my job to help children fall in love with reading.

And I take my job very, very seriously. (Especially when it involves tutus.)

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If you haven’t met Dyamonde Daniel yet, it’s time to introduce yourself. This smart, sassy, and kind gal is the beginning chapter book heroine of my dreams. In Almost Zero, Dyamonde is drooling over a classmate’s pink high tops and wondering how to get a pair of her own. She uses some of that sass to try to push her mom into buying her a pair...and you can guess how that goes. Dyamonde’s mother’s reaction, and the lesson that follows, is enough of a reason to read. Add in Dyamonde’s plan to help a classmate in trouble, and you’ve got something special. I love that for our specific school population, Dyamonde normalizes a lot of things that aren’t normally on my students’ radar - living in the city, wants vs needs, apartment buildings, basement laundry! Funny, sweet, and easy to read, I’m happy to include Almost Zero and other Dyamonde Daniel books in my library collection. There’s a waitlist for this one with my first graders! #kidlit #nikkigrimes #weneeddiversebooks #windowsandmirrors #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #teacherlibrarian

George, Jilly P, Alex Gino, and the Fitz fam 😁 Thank you so much bbgb tales for kids for hosting the wonderful Alex Gino this afternoon! What a treat to get to hear them speak about the powerful experiences and stories behind their books. I did my best to play it cool and hold it together while I told Gino about my experiences with their stories, and how much George has meant to me and to my readers. Gino’s brave and heartfelt stories make a difference, and I’m thankful for them. Swipe to see more of the precious bbgb tales for kids bookshop and their awesome collection. Next time you’re in Richmond, don’t miss @bbgbbooks! #omg #loveislove #bookworm #indiebookstore #weneeddiversebooks #empathy

Misty Copeland really is a wonder. Before reading Life in Motion, I knew bits and pieces of her story, mostly about the injuries she has worked through as a dancer for the American Ballet Theater, and her pride to be a role model for so many young girls through her role as a dancer and a celebrity. But I didn’t know much about her childhood, life before dance, or during early training - and those are just more incredible pieces of her remarkable life. As you can see on this gorgeous cover, Misty is a picture of grace and strength, and learning about the circumstances she overcame to become the first female African American principal dancer for ABT only adds to the awe. But I was a little disappointed by Life in Motion. Unfortunately, Ms. Copeland’s writing doesn’t feel as remarkable as her story. It felt a little like the author was dumbing things down for readers; using noticeably plain language, writing in overly short, flat sentences, using little to no colorful or figurative language. I understand that the book is a young person’s edition, but kids will rise to the occasion, especially to read about someone with Misty’s rockstar status. Misty Copeland’s story is captivating and inspirational, but it could have been told better. My guess is that Life in Motion will be checked out and carried around often, but rarely read all the way through. #bookreview #kidlit #weneeddiversebooks #biography #childrensbooks #mistycopeland

What makes reading great, and what makes it hard? What do we need to create a safe, comfortable, productive space to become stronger readers? We’ve shared, we’ve declared, we’ve tweaked, and this Library Rights draft feels just right... for now. These rights are a big deal for our community of readers, so we’re ready for this living document to change and grow along with us. #library #community #middleschool #teacherlibrarian #raisingreaders

“Ms. Fitz can you please turn up the music? We’re trying to do our morning Pilates here.” Interns gone wild 🎶 🏋🏽‍♀️ If only they felt more comfortable here... #squatsonsquats #middleschool #internship #library #teacherlibrarian @zarafinn

Sshhhhh...technically this invitation doesn’t go out until Sunday’s Learning Village Digest, but I can’t keep it a secret for another minute! All @st.annesbelfield families are invited to THE HAUNTED LIBRARY! 🎃 5th and 6th grade students are transforming the library into a haunted cemetery, inspired by Neil Gaiman’s novel The Graveyard Book. Stories, crafts, interactive #computerscience projects, #family friendly scares, and more. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 30 from 6-7 PM! More dreadful details coming soon 👻 #happyhalloween

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