Dog-eared & Overdue
The mostly true reflections and adventures of a born optimist, curious reader, and vagabond librarian.
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If you work in education, you’ve no doubt seen the National Education Association’s Free Speech Cheat Sheet for Public School Educators. This list outlines professional conduct that will keep you on the right side of the law, as well as in line with almost any district policy. You can find…
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Reading is Life
The last week of the school year hits different every year. While the circulation stats, anecdotal evidence, and conversations with colleagues reveal many of our…
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The Orphan in My Family Tree, Part 10
Meet the Parents (Maybe) This is Part 10 of The Orphan in My Family Tree. What is usually the true tale of my ongoing search for information…
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The Orphan in My Family Tree, Part 9
This is Part 9 of The Orphan in My Family Tree. It is the true tale of my ongoing search for information about the origins of my…
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A Taxonomy of the Middle School Library Patron
Middle schoolers are a specific kind of human. They are simultaneously the most earnest and the most performatively indifferent people on the planet. They will…
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I’m Kate, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a librarian who has a passion for learning about anything and everything, a love for people, and an aversion to quiet. I am a mindfulness enthusiast who is dedicated to kindness and curiosity, and to finding joy in everyday moments.
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