#TXLchat Archive | Participate

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hello friends! Jan here from Crowley ready to get the #scoop #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

and we are so glad you are here, too! #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 8:59 PM EST

Hi #txlchat I'm SO excited to be here. I'm a HS librarian in Amarillo. Can't wait to get the party started!

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Rachel Kammerer, Stephenville HS #txlchat

participatechat Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #TXLchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/HdGxxCWqZl

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Of course I'm here. How could I miss it. My name is on the moderator's list for tonight! Welcome everyone. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hey, Jan! #txlchat

In reply to @janhodgelibrary

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Sue Fitzgerald here from Roanoke, Texas. #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Sarah here from Ft Worth #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

a brief history of how the Spirit of Texas reading program came to be: https://t.co/QDU8qo9Zd3 #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

Jharrisreads Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening #txlchat I'm excited to join the chat tonight. I'm an elementary librarian in Garland at an academy.

amyelott Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hey! I'm Amy from Austin, TX --middle school librarian #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi Sue. Glad you are here #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi Sarah. Glad you stopped in #txlchat

In reply to @ThomassonSarah

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hello from Pearl. JH librarian from Copperas Cove TX #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Glad to be here from Lampasas. #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome Joni excited to chat with you tonight #txlchat

In reply to @Jharrisreads

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Kelly Hoppe is our guest helper. She is known as the @thebookinator Be sure to follow her because she does you want to know about #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

an overview of the questions for tonight's chat #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi @amyelott glad to see you tonight. #txlchat

In reply to @amyelott

MichelleDClark2 Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST

Michelle here! Looking forward to this one... eavesdropping #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1. #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Are the SPOT books limited to only TX authors and illustrators? #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi @sandracarswell Happy you are here #txlchat

In reply to @sandracarswell

JuleeMurphy Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Julee from South Texas here. Hey all! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

YAY! so glad you are here! #txlchat

In reply to @MichelleDClark2

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi @MWLibraryDiva welcome...let's chat!! #txlchat

In reply to @MWLibraryDiva

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1-promotes Texas authors, new authors picked yearly #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: I know very little about the program so I many be just listening tonight. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Looking for the SPOT lists? https://t.co/10QjC2ui7z #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: I don't really know anything about SPOT. I am elementary and concentrate on Bluebonnet and 2x2 lists. #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: I know nothing about SPOT, but excited to learn more. #txlchat

MichelleDClark2 Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1... nothing #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I don't know much but I am wondering if the SPOT Awards are limited to TX Authors? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

I feel like it is a hidden gem at this point! you will LOVE it! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

That's o.k., there's still great info here you can share with other TL in you district. #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: I don't really know anything about SPOT. I am elementary and concentrate on Bluebonnet and 2x2 lists. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

❤ #txlchat Marsha from Henderson Kilgore's

Jharrisreads Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I know very little about SPOT. I'm in elementary so don't use it but curious if it would be good for my high readers. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

part of the beauty of SPOT is that much of the MS level can be easily geared down to elementary #txlchat

In reply to @MWLibraryDiva

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

So if it's limited to TX authors & illus. Why is Gary Paulsen on the 2017 list? He lives in New Mexico. #txlchat

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

Are there any elementary librarians using the SPOT middle school books? #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

I checked out the list today and ordered any missing books. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

I feel like it is a hidden gem at this point! you will LOVE it! #txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

Hey girl! I'm happy to "see" you here #txlchat

In reply to @EdneyLib

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

An example for the MS level: https://t.co/YmwU2JDL9s #txlchat #SPOTMS

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

hmm...good question. Maybe I'm wrong. #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

it can be anyone who has a Texas connection. A book set in Texas. Once lived in Texas, etc. #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett, @rachel_kammerer

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 all past & present. TX authors 4 MS & HS or just contemporary ones? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

High school example: https://t.co/mbTvj983d1 with the fabulous @andimJULIE #txlchat #SPOTHS

In reply to @andimJULIE

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

I thought I read in the guidelines they could also be authors that write about Texas?? #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett, @rachel_kammerer

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

Here comes Q2! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2. #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST

I was wondering about that after looking at the list today. #txlchat. I knew Gary Paulsen was not a TX author.

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

it can be anyone who has a Texas connection. A book set in Texas. Once lived in Texas, etc. #txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett, @rachel_kammerer

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST

absolutely! #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator, @sharongullett, @rachel_kammerer

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST

Thanks for the clarification. SPOT books are connected to TX in many ways: author, illustrator, location, etc. #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

Tks @thebookinator #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

I loved using Kelly Milner Halls as an author study with a Bigfoot lesson during Teen Read Week #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

Favorite SPOT part. The active and passive "activities." Also the author bio. #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2-I liked displaying the books & promoting Texas, especially after meeting some of the authors at TLA #txlchat #spoths

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q3 is on the way! #txlchat

March4Edu Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

3.1 million TEACHERS in the US, we are a force--add Parents, Students & Citizens marching--now a MAJOR FORCE (Please RT) #txlchat #ECEchat

March4Edu Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST

Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

I was thinking that some of the active & passive activities could be adapted for makerspace activities #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

The SPOT programming is an AMAZING goldmine of bookish goodies, y'all! There are 2 sections--MS & HS #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Is there a list of activities and resources like there is for the Bluebonnet and 2x2 books? #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

@sonjaschulz Typically how many authors are selected each year? #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

Q3. #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

Karyn from Katy jumping in late! Excited to hear about Spirit of Texas books as a new junior high librarian! #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

I learned something when preparig for tonight...I did not know there was a MS level #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

The SPOT programming is an AMAZING goldmine of bookish goodies, y'all! There are 2 sections--MS & HS #txlchat #SPOTMS #SPOTHS

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 it will be exciting to have lists focus on Tx authors or writings about Tx people & place 4 our young readers ms- hs Might miss #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1/2 I haven't use the SPOT program yet but I have seen the trailer. Very interested in learning more #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

YEP! just tweeted out links to examples! #txlchat

In reply to @MWLibraryDiva

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

@hebookinator Kelly I think you have a good idea to use SPOT for some Makerspace activities. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

6 authors #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

Yes ma'am! A wealth of things to choose from #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Is there a list of activities and resources like there is for the Bluebonnet and 2x2 books? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

YOU will LOVE it! #awesome #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14

laffinglibrary Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

#txlchat... TLA will B here B4 we know it!! Be sure 2 follow @TXLA & choose going on the facebook pg https://t.co/3U8nPh3bl5 2 keep updated

In reply to @TXLA

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3-There are activities? Where are these? #txlchat #spoths

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

yes! I know when I was on the MS level, much of our Kelly Milner Halls stuff would be PERFECT #txlchat

In reply to @janhodgelibrary, @Jharrisreads

ktlewis14 Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

Is there a special event or panel at TLA that highlights the SPOT authors? @TXLA #txlchat

In reply to @TXLA

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

Each SPOT committee member does a great job in curating resources and designing activities. Kudos #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

Yes! I will retweet! #txlchat

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

a SPOT programming example #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

An example for the MS level: https://t.co/YmwU2JDL9s #txlchat #SPOTMS

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

great question! I haven't checked this year, but generally yes #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14, @TXLA

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q4 coming right up! #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 r they select for body of work or specific bks? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q4 #txlchat

nikkiloftin Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

.@sonjaschulz awww! I'm so proud to be a part of this program! I know Ts outside of TX have used the resources! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

it depends, has been done both ways #txlchat

In reply to @EdneyLib

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Would I be "safe" in ordering all the books by SPOT authors. Do some authors write "adult" books too? #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4: I've set up displays of their books. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

<3 and I'm so proud that YOU are proud! #youROCK #txlchat

In reply to @nikkiloftin

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4 one thing I would like to do is provide PD for the librarians in my district about SPOT & get the word out #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

I think we could highlight these books with traditional displays or perhaps shelf talkers. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

as with any list---it is always best to do your homework to see how things fit in with your collection needs.#txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

YES! #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

I think we could highlight these books with traditional displays or perhaps shelf talkers. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

How about highlighting SPOT during Texas Public Schools Week or National Library Wk? #txlchat

amyelott Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4 trying out a MS battle of the books this year choosing from #lonestar and #spot Gets the books more hype and blds excitement #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

that's what I was thinking. I'm not sure how many in my district know about SPOT #txlchat

In reply to @MWLibraryDiva

ktlewis14 Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

When are the author's announced? We do a Read it Forward program in my district and it would be neat to be able to use the SPOT As. #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

I love the awesome resources and programming ideas that come with each author/book #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

authors for '17 have been announced & prog. will be up soon. all previous years goodies are archived for your use! #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q5 is up next! #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST

Use these books in your March Madness book battles! Get the brackets w/titles up now to get them reading! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q5. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q5 #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

Love the March madness idea from Sandra Carswell. Perhaps next year you could do a year-long focus on SPOT & really intro the bks.#txlchat

rachel_kammerer Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

when I click on HS authors, I get last year's authors (ie, Mary Lindsey connects to Marie Lu) #txlchat #SPOTHS

In reply to @sonjaschulz

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: Work with 4th Grade Teachers to enfold #SPOT gems in curriculum #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: The academic programming ideas may be just the ticket for collaborating with content areas-get them reading whole books! #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5 I'm going to talk to our ELA Learning Leader to see about using this somehow as a one book/one school activity #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q5: I think making sure the pub lib knows abt SPOT would be a great partnership. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

Some I can do it too writing - u can be an author promos esp w emphasis on writing #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

SPOT programs are fabulous & let's spread the word! if you have any rec for nominations, etc. visit the website to give input #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

SPOT MS link: https://t.co/8oYhIqlEKJ #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

awesome idea! I loved my one book one school program! #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

Would an elementary list be in the works?? #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A5: You can use them to collaborate the way we do with any books know your teachers and then provide books to fill their needs. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST

hmmm....curious #txlchat maybe a glitch?

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

#txlchat always goes by in a flash! Thnx for joining us tonight and I can't wait to see what you do with the SPOT programs moving forward!

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

Tks @thebookinator @sonjaschulz for showcasing SPOT tonight! #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator, @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

make the suggestion officially! #genius #txlchat #ihopeso

In reply to @sandracarswell

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

Plus the info on SPOT webpage, you can find curated info at https://t.co/1HnO0swQr0 U can never have too much info. :-) #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

Tonight was a BLAST! Let's lead the charge with SPOT thanks for inviting me #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5: Promote #SPOT books in school & pub library Have combined celebration at public library afterhours #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

#txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

Plus the info on SPOT webpage, you can find curated info at https://t.co/1HnO0swQr0 U can never have too much info. :-) #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

@sonjaschulz Thanks for introducing me to the SPOT #txla program! I will definitely look into using it more & spreading the word! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

technolibrary Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

If you are attending @TCEA- don't forget to officially join the @TCEALIBSIG #txlchat

In reply to @TCEA, @TCEALIBSIG

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

thank YOU so much for joining us! #fabulous #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

So happy we were able to raise awareness of SPOT tonight. You'll find a quick link on the TLA reading lists page. #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

Great info tonight. Now to see how I can use this at an elementary level. See you next week. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

YAY! #txlchat #goldmineofgoodies

In reply to @ktlewis14

amyelott Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Sinister Sweetness was MY book for writing questions! Kids are so excited and we loved your book! #txlchat 😍

In reply to @nikkiloftin

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thanks "thebookinator" for helping tonight. #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

Definitely a great option! #txlchat

thebookinator Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

I was thinking that some of the active & passive activities could be adapted for makerspace activities #txlchat

sandracarswell Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Didn't realize I had KM Halls books, I have 5 titles! :-) Is she on the new list? #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz, @janhodgelibrary, @Jharrisreads

nikkiloftin Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

Thanks so much! You did an amazing job. #txlchat

In reply to @amyelott

EduGladiators Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

👩🏻‍💻 Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series: PBIS SATURDAY! #EduGladiators #ECEchat #TXLchat #swarmfbchat #k12talent