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MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi everyone! It's time for our Jan. #YearofYA chat on STEM in YA Lit. All are welcome to join us & we talk more than just books.

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

If you haven't chatted w/ us before, we pick a topic & you pick the books. Come pitch in any thoughts you have about our Qs! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi everyone! It's time for our Jan. #YearofYA chat on STEM in YA Lit. All are welcome to join us & we talk more than just books.

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

Let's start with introductions! Tell us who you are & where you're from! #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi Tavia and @MolleeBranden #yearofya

In reply to @tavia_clark, @MolleeBranden

lpdeal Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

I'm missing #YearofYA because of an early bedtime (being sick is NO FUN), but I wanted to chime in with two of my favorite STEM-y YA girls!

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

I'm Mollee - elem. school librarian in the Outer Banks, NC. Love my littles, but I read ALL the #YAlit! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hey BJ! Thanks for always sticking with us! We love you! :) #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary, @MolleeBranden

lpdeal Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Love Natasha from @NicolaYoon's The Sun Is Also a Star - one of my favorite smart-girl YA characters EVER. #YearofYA

In reply to @NicolaYoon

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi BJ! So happy to chat with you, as usual! We're so lucky to have met you!! #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary, @tavia_clark

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

I'm Tavia - former HS Librarian, now a Research Associate at NC State! #YearofYA is one of my favorite things!

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

oops. Nicole, librarian from NYS #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi BJ Neary retired HS librarian from outside Philadelphia, PA & I love all YA lit #yearofYA

lpdeal Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

And an older YA favorite - Kate from @halseanderson's Catalyst. Such a great plot-twisty book with a smart girl protagonist! #YearofYA

In reply to @halseanderson

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi Nicole! Thanks for joining us! #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi, y'all. Kelly here, elem L, Charleston. Ready to share the love of #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Me too!! One of my FAVE voices in YA - just heard today that it's headed to the Big Screen! #yearofya

lpdeal Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Love Natasha from @NicolaYoon's The Sun Is Also a Star - one of my favorite smart-girl YA characters EVER. #YearofYA
In reply to @NicolaYoon

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi Kelly! Thanks for joining us! #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

Want to share a new feature w/ you guys. As we chat, I'll be curating a list of resources (Google Doc) that pertains to our chat. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

Yay for Kellyanne! So glad you're joining us! #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

Thanks for having #YearofYA! It is a great help.

In reply to @tavia_clark

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

I'll tweet out the link to the Doc later in the chat! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

Really excited for this STEM chat tonight. Be sure to answer the questions w/ Q1/A1 format and the #YearofYA Q1 is coming up!

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q1 #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

Sorry we had an internet issue! Q1 just posted ;) #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

Let's get started with Q1! Same as always, let's celebrate what we read this month! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

Sorry guys, having hotel internet problems! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (kidlit), Life of Scientists (youth bio anthology), Counting by 7's (Middle Grade) #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 I read 4 new picture books YAs need to read Miss Mary Reporting: The True Story of Sportswriter Mary Garber by Sue Macy #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: realizing I didnt read YA - whoops! YA STEM recs: Extraordinary Means by @robynschneider, Madmans Daughter by @megan_shepherd #YearofYA

In reply to @robynschneider, @megan_shepherd

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Contd Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas by Gwendolyn Hooks #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

I might need to add that to my TBR list... that was my first dream job :) #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

#YearofYA Q1: I just finished Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening by John Elder Robison & it is great for YA 1/2

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1. Find Me by Romily Bernard! Teenage hacker thriller! #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1 Contd Ada Lovelace: The Poet of Science by Diane Stanley & I loved Counting by 7s fiction by H G Sloan #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: left on my TBR list is Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, & The Evolution of Calpurnia Virginia Tate #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1 Contd Red Madness by Gail Jarrow #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

Mr. Penumbra's is GREAT! #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

sounds really fascinating! I think more narrative nonfiction/memoir w/ these themes would resonate with teens #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1 Loved The Wild Robot which I read in April & wrote about in my reading notebook&rec to SC bk award list. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

I wish I had had more time! I'm definitely going to read it! #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

#YearofYA A1: 2/2 It is a memoir of receiving revolutionary brain stimulation as a "therapy"? for Asperger's / autism -

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

it was WONDERFUL! I hate that it took me so long to get around to it... #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

I know now I purchased it & am sharing Counting by 7s with everyone! My mom loved it #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

I love Kellyanne's notebook! She inspired me to start this and The Wild Robot was one of my 1st entries :) #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1 Loved The Wild Robot which I read in April & wrote about in my reading notebook&rec to SC bk award list. #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1: It includes a chapter where it is used to treat a teen as well - author also wrote Just Look Me in the Eye #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

But what is great about this is that your book chat made you and I read it!!! #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

#YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1 I made list based on Tavis's websites of all the books that I read:) I know I am crazy but being older I have read those books #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:20 PM EST

exactly! It's been such an awesome experience as a connected reader :) I LOVE #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q2 is coming up! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q2 #yearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:22 PM EST

Being a former HS science teacher leads me to books w scientific info combined w fiction like Fuzzy Mud. #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

#YearofYA A1: Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill was a sci-fi creepy thriller- futuristic Stepford wives feel to it- a dystopia

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: film/documentary/TV shows can be influential too. I DVR'd the Rachel Carson docu on PBS this week but haven't watched yet! #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

Love It!! You inspire me, @MolleeBranden! #yearofya

In reply to @MolleeBranden

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

#YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

This is such a great description! Definitely intrigued #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2. Def films and documentaries, also sites that teach coding & comp sci - orgs that celebrate females in Science! #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 Children's nonfiction picture books should be for YAs tell history & research process at end of book it is so important #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: Ss need to see STEM in action, not just read about it. That's why Hidden Figures, Big Hero 6, Imitation Game are impactful #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2. Also try to connect kids w/ experts from STEM fields via GHOs & Skype - possibly f2f if you live in the right area. #YearofYA

mrterborg Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

Speaking of documentaries ... Here's an excellent @TEDTalks https://t.co/wtXrpc6wfl #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark, @TEDTalks

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

YES! Encourage them to read the author's note at the end & scan the bibliography. Fascinating stuff in there #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 Children's nonfiction picture books should be for YAs tell history & research process at end of book it is so important #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

#YearofYA A2: astronaut Twitter feeds, live rocket launches, videoconferencing into ORs or with scientists - or Skype them- 1/2

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2 This may not be STEM but the Miss Mary Reporting that I shared- woman in sports reporting & she wore badge "Women Not Admitted" #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

#YearofYA A2: we have videoconferenced w Alaskan scientists studying sea lions 2/2

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

We live in a connected world - Nicole is so right... connect them to the experts! #yearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

#YearofYA A2: astronaut Twitter feeds, live rocket launches, videoconferencing into ORs or with scientists - or Skype them- 1/2

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2 Do y'all listen to @StarTalkRadio podcasts w @neiltyson? Great for science geeks & sci-curious. #YearofYA

In reply to @StarTalkRadio, @neiltyson

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2: Of course, letting them BE hands on in STEM is the highest priority! Let them build, explore, question, prove in real life!!! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

A2. W/ my HS kids, I always encouraged them to reach out to experts via Twitter - so quick, easy & accessible! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

adding to my podcast list :) Thanks for the recc #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

YESSSS!!! #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905, @StarTalkRadio, @neiltyson

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

A2. Also included lots of STEM in the library makerspace so everyone could play & explore! Usually had books nearby that connected #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

#YearofYA A2: There are tons of videoconferencing opportunities for STEM

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q3 coming up in one minute! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:30 PM EST

Any specifics you'd recommend? #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:30 PM EST

It's time for Q3 everyone! #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

A2 Finding that available elem books can't keep up w tech we feature in the Library. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

Saw this today from Defined STEM - Best STEM articles of 2016 https://t.co/TztXJKQcBn #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

agreed! Though happy to see Secret Coders graphic novel series. It's awesome! #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3: This is one I plan to learn from y'all! Library is so hyper-focused on literacy that I need more help going cross-curricular #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3. #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

Saw this today from Defined STEM - Best STEM articles of 2016 https://t.co/TztXJKQcBn #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

Sad #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

Thanks; I'll add this to my next book order. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

agreed! Though happy to see Secret Coders graphic novel series. It's awesome! #YearofYA
In reply to @kellyanne1905

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

A3: Being aware of Ss interests is essential. Feed budding STEM-ers any info/stories/experiences you can to nurture them! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3. I think we have to stretch our definition of literacy instruction - it includes multiple forms of media! #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

how many times a year do you order books? #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

A3 Share lots of biographies: favs include Fibonacci, Jane Goodall, Jacques Cousteau. #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

Yes, podcasts, time lapse videos, Ted talks, maps, graphs - count as texts to interpret #YearofYA #textsets

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3. I think we have to stretch our definition of literacy instruction - it includes multiple forms of media! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3. Allowing Ss opportunities to inquire and explore their interests is important too. Many don't have this opp in reg classes. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

Podcasts are my favorite! <3 #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

yes! too much emphasis is placed on text bc testing. But maps, graphs, photos, ills. all need to be understood too #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

#YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q4 is coming soon - this chat is moving fast tonight! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

Like I mentioned, I will be curating resources via a Google Doc. I'll share out the link soon! #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST

It was once per yr in our library, definitely tough to offer the latest & greatest titles #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST

This is important - are we letting students reflect enough about the work they're doing, discoveries made in Makerspaces? #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

#YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:40 PM EST

I do 3 big orders too; but always ordering on Amazon to keep up with requests/new releases #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary, @kellyanne1905

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

Q4 #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

A great way to do this is to involve yourself, get in there and explore and play w/ Ss. Talk to them, ask the about it, engage! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST
This is important - are we letting students reflect enough about the work they're doing, discoveries made in Makerspaces? #YearofYA
- Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  #YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

Maybe have them vlog results to keep STEM diary of maker space inventions and discoveries? #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST
This is important - are we letting students reflect enough about the work they're doing, discoveries made in Makerspaces? #YearofYA
- Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  #YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

which brings in important communication-building skills; vlog "journal" would be engaging but also great artifact #YearofYA

In reply to @Nicmedia123

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q4. So, so many. I've curated a bunch on the Google Doc here... https://t.co/RMXyFBu8E0 #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

Maybe have students vlog their results, failures, accomplishments in Maker space as a STEM diary? #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST
This is important - are we letting students reflect enough about the work they're doing, discoveries made in Makerspaces? #YearofYA
- Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  #YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

A4: Girls Code Club, Legos & other builder opportunities, book clubs that feature heroines in lab coats or w/ mad coding skills #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

My Young Makers club members keep a notebook, writing a brief reflection & Qs at end of mtg. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST
This is important - are we letting students reflect enough about the work they're doing, discoveries made in Makerspaces? #YearofYA
- Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  #YearofYA A3: Maker spaces lend themselves to STEM discussions

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

A4. Some of my faves are @GirlsWhoCode @girldevelopit @BlackGirlsCode #YearofYA

In reply to @GirlsWhoCode, @girldevelopit, @BlackGirlsCode

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

like scientists do! Love it :) #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

#YearofYA Sorry I am having Internet problems!!

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST

It is a wonderful list of resources, thanks so much, very informative #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

.@bjneary Thanks! It will grow after the chat! #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4: How about instead of cotillion, Genius Girls & they meet women working in STEM fields? & do STEM-related projects w/ them? #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

#YearofYA A4: Coding programs online for free, Women in engineering programs- get college students to come in to spark interest in STEM

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

A4. If you're wondering why it's important to advocate for females in STEM, check out this article https://t.co/HjoDx0fChm #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

A4 Hour of Code, @Makerspaces_com, local STEMfests, display of bks about women scientists & careers. #YearofYA

In reply to @Makerspaces_com

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

OMG, yes! I would've LOVED that! #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

A4 My HS has a Career Day & invites women in to talk to Ss about their jobs; yes I went to an all girls HS #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

Love the idea of connecting w/ college students. Show YOUR Ss what lies ahead for them... so powerful #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

#YearofYA A4: Coding programs online for free, Women in engineering programs- get college students to come in to spark interest in STEM

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

yessss! I had a female S check out that scientists book; came back for more bios of female scientists today! YAY #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

Q5 is coming up in 2 mins!! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

#ThatsAWin #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

yessss! I had a female S check out that scientists book; came back for more bios of female scientists today! YAY #YearofYA
In reply to @kellyanne1905

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

My mom was in finance but she still set the example for me that women can be CEO, a golf course Pres. Girls need those role models #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

huge win!! "I'll be back tomorrow for more" :) :) #HappyLibrarian #MyJobIsDoneHere #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

So Q5 is both timely and important. We hope you're ready. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

That's awesome! #YearofYA

In reply to @MolleeBranden

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:51 PM EST

It's so important that we speak up for the FACTS.... for us, for our students. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

So Q5 is both timely and important. We hope you're ready. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5. I have SOOOOOO much to say about this. #YearofYA

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A5 Teachers & Librarians must present both sides to give Ss the whole picture #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A5. This article is PERFECT for Ts & Edus about why neutrality is not ok... https://t.co/kLJIrjmzBY #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A5. This article is PERFECT for Ts & Edus about why neutrality is not ok... https://t.co/uEaBHeiGAz #YearofYA

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5 Just keep presenting the facts! Just today I mentioned TR specifically to connect him to National Parks. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5: I'm not going to shy away from truth. Going to give Ss opportunities to think, explore, grow. As 1 of my books stated... #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

#YearofYA A5: I feel media literacy and source evaluation are critical. I recommend https://t.co/040rDmnbB8 1/2

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

YES. Too often they're only being told ONE side. Librarians have important role of giving unbiased info #YearofYA

In reply to @bjneary

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

A5. This sticker is on my laptop. Exactly how I feel about this! #YearOfYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

I'm loving the rogue Twitter accounts! We have to make sure people know the facts are still being presented #YearofYA

In reply to @kellyanne1905

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:55 PM EST

#YearofYA A5: Also this SLJ post by Joyce Valenza:https://t.co/S1RIWJwMZS

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5: Go follow those ALT accounts like the NPS, EPA, NASA... real scientists & journalists are behind them. We need facts #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:56 PM EST

#YearofYA A5: Media literacy allows students to learn how to verify and authenticate facts

bjneary Jan 26 @ 8:56 PM EST

Great article about guiding inquiry for Ss & what are good sources,etc love it #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:58 PM EST

A5: This crazy week has made my librarian job even more relevant ... #FactFinder #DeceptionDestroyer #YearofYA

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:58 PM EST

#YearofYA A5: I worry a little that we need to teach evaluation skills so they can analyze especially w rogue accounts - impt they check-

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

Alright y'all, before we close... I'm going to make our February theme live! Shout out to @tavia_clark for this awesome idea! #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

The Lonely Hearts Club #YearofYA Feb. 2017 https://t.co/uXMgrVFElQ

kellyanne1905 Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

This looks interesting, @Nicmedia123; free classroom-ready resources. Might be adaptable to elem. #yearofya

In reply to @Nicmedia123

Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

#YearofYA A5: I feel media literacy and source evaluation are critical. I recommend https://t.co/040rDmnbB8 1/2

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:00 PM EST

Feb #YearofYA is all about anti-Valentine's Day! Plus I LOVE the office!

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

Again #YearofYA peeps, here's the link for the resources we've curated for tonight's chat... https://t.co/RMXyFBu8E0

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

LOVE this theme and our promo image! That @tavia_clark is pretty spectacular! #YearofYA

In reply to @tavia_clark

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:00 PM EST

Feb #YearofYA is all about anti-Valentine's Day! Plus I LOVE the office!

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

Thank you! <3 #YearofYA

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Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

#YearofYA Go read The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey for a lovely take on lonely hearts that will appeal to YA. So perfect.

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bjneary Jan 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Awesome Topic! I will def read The Hate You Give & I am reading History Is All You Left Me for 2nd time #YearofYA

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MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

The #TinaToMyAmy always making the ideas awesome-er. Don't miss this link for STEM resources shared during tonight's #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

Again #YearofYA peeps, here's the link for the resources we've curated for tonight's chat... https://t.co/RMXyFBu8E0

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight everyone! Loved our STEM in YA Lit chat! You guys are amazing! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'll take you up on that recommendation!!! Thank you! :) #YearofYA

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MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:03 PM EST

SAME! Those are the top 2 on my pile :) #YearofYA

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Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 9:04 PM EST

Thank you to all at #YearofYA chat- glad I made it again!!

MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:04 PM EST

so amazing! Thanks all for being here, sharing your fabulous ideas with us. Can't tell you how much I love #YearofYA bc of YOU

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MolleeBranden - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:05 PM EST

it was a great chat tonight - thanks for all you do to share & support #YearofYA. We're better bc of you!

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Nicmedia123 Jan 26 @ 9:05 PM EST

I think I missed the Google Doc link? #YearofYA

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tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:05 PM EST

A5. This sticker is on my laptop. Exactly how I feel about this! #YearOfYA

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:09 PM EST

#YearofYA Curated Collection from tonight's STEM in YA Lit chat! https://t.co/jeDwCe2y4y

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:09 PM EST

#YearofYA Curated Collection from tonight's STEM in YA Lit chat! https://t.co/oXq6cHMKId

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

Here's tonight's #YearofYA transcript for our STEM in YA chat! https://t.co/rBB2vd5dXt

tavia_clark - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

Here's tonight's #YearofYA transcript for our STEM in YA chat! https://t.co/d7OI4RWSQx

bjneary Jan 26 @ 9:14 PM EST

being retired 4 yrs your chat keeps me informed about what is going on in libraries & important issues #yearofYA

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