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  • Book Review: Go Set a Watchman

    Book Review: Go Set a Watchman

    I’m not sorry I read Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. But. I have a few words of caution for my fellow Mockingbird lovers still on the fence about whether to read Go Set a Watchman. I wish I had approached this work as the rejected manuscript of a very talented young writer, and not as a companion… Read more

  • Beginner Librarian, Reflective Librarian

    I am in the first month of my second year as a high school librarian. Our first month of school involves setting or reviewing goals for a number of stakeholders in the school community. From the school governance board, to the technology department, to the literacy team, we have each been focused on our goals, and on… Read more

  • Thankful for an Opportunity to Learn

    I first saw the Facebook Data Science What are we most thankful for? chart on the Mental Floss Facebook feed. I was fascinated by the topic, the data, and, as always, the comments following the “share.” I like seeing this sort of data science at work. I found Facebook’s “thankful data” fun because it offers a snapshot of something quirky, and positive, about how… Read more

  • Rule 1: Compassion

    When I graduated in May 2014, I adjusted my tagline to “Reports from the intersection of library & information science, education, and lifelong learning.” I thought that change would help me focus my writing. What it actually did was trip me up and stop me from writing about things that were important to me. I am… Read more

  • Booked!

    I have a rare, quiet moment this afternoon–not long enough to dive into anything deep and philosophical, but long enough to share a little bit about how we celebrated the freedom to read in our school in September. Inspired by Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, we caught the attention of our students and teachers by setting the… Read more

  • Hitting the Ground Running

    I’m taking a quick breath after my first few weeks as a High School Media Specialist to reflect, and I know one thing for sure–I need more comfortable shoes. We hit the ground running before school started, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. I begin my commute home each day feeling like a wrung-out sponge, but by the time I arrive at my… Read more

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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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