When I first started this blog as The Tween Librarian, I was deep in the world of middle grade readers — kids who lived for graphic novels, book series, and library lunch clubs. It was such a fun stage in my career, and I loved sharing ideas and connecting with other librarians and teachers along the way.
But as life does, things have changed — in the best possible ways!
I’m now the school librarian at a private elementary school, and I get to work with readers from preschool through sixth grade. My days are filled with storytimes, research projects, technology lessons, and lots of joyful learning moments. It’s a different rhythm than my tween days, but it’s equally magical watching students grow as readers, explorers, and critical thinkers.
And on a personal note… I also got married! 🎉 So, you’ll see a new name here too — hello from Mrs. Franklin!
With all of this growth and change, it felt like the perfect time to give this blog a little refresh — one that reflects the broader range of readers and learning that fill my library these days. So welcome to Building Bookworms!
Here, I’ll still be writing about tweens and how to best serve them, but I’ll also be sharing ideas for younger students, along with lessons and resources that build literacy, media literacy, and technology skills for all ages.
Thank you for being part of this journey — whether you’ve been reading since the Tween Librarian days or you’re new here. Here’s to new beginnings, growing readers, and the everyday magic that happens in the library!
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— Mrs. Franklin
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