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    Author Archive for: "Katy Tessman"
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted November 4, 2022

    New Books to Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month

    by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist As educators, we know one of the most effective ways to introduce a new subject is by reading a book. Stories can [...]

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    Glimpses into a Better Understanding of the Human Experience Through New Poetry Books
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted March 30, 2022

    Glimpses into a Better Understanding of the Human Experience Through New Poetry Books

    I am the type of person who tends to look for a silver lining. If I were to describe one positive thing that’s come of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is the abundance of new art, music, and [...]

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    New Books That Help Explain Cancer and Sadness to Young Children
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted September 30, 2021

    New Books That Help Explain Cancer and Sadness to Young Children

    As a new school library project manager, I team with librarians and principals to curate new book collections. When putting together a title list, I always keep in mind the parents and caregivers [...]

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    Father-Daughter Bonds Demonstrated in New Books
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted June 17, 2021

    Father-Daughter Bonds Demonstrated in New Books

    by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers lay the foundation of love, trust, and security for [...]

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    New Books that Honor Mothers’ Love, Creativity, and Hard Work
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted April 22, 2021

    New Books that Honor Mothers’ Love, Creativity, and Hard Work

    by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Being a mother is hard work! Yet, it is the most rewarding role I’ll ever have. Mother’s Day is a time I reflect [...]

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    YA Lit that Shatters Stereotypes of Diverse Female Characters
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, MackinVIA
    Posted March 4, 2021

    YA Lit that Shatters Stereotypes of Diverse Female Characters

    This year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge. The IWD website states, “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts [...]

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    Debuts that Celebrate Diverse Friendships
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, Mackin Library, MackinVIA
    Posted January 29, 2021

    Debuts that Celebrate Diverse Friendships

    February is known for Valentine’s Day, a celebration of romantic love. But it can also be a time to honor friendships. Friends can be the most important people in our life. In an article [...]

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    Celebrate Black History by Honoring Today’s Diversity
    By Katy Tessman
    In Books in Bloom, Digital, Library, Mackin Library, MackinVIA
    Posted January 14, 2021

    Celebrate Black History by Honoring Today’s Diversity

    As student populations become more diverse, classmates are very likely to have friends in different racial and ethnic groups. The year 2020 was full of challenges and change. The events that our [...]

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