School Library Social Media Posts Made Easy with AI

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I am the librarian at a 9th Grade Center. In my district, ninth grade is the first year that students do not have scheduled library classes. To keep the library and its resources at the forefront of students' minds, I post announcements every day to the Library Canvas course in which all students are enrolled. I also post these announcements to my school library's social media accounts. 

I very recently started using ChatGPT to help create appealing messages for the announcements and use these same messages for my social media posts. I have provided one week of my Canvas announcements + the associated social media posts below. I adjust what ChatGPT provides as needed as well as revamping to meet the character restrictions on X (formerly Twitter).

My weekly posts are as follows:

• Monday: Have You Read...
• On Mondays, I post book reviews and try to share a YouTube or TikTok video recap of the book.

• Social Media Post: It's Have You Read Monday! 📚 Exciting Book Alert! 📚Are you ready for a thrilling ride through the pages of "White Smoke" by Tiffany D. Jackson? 🌬️📖 This gripping novel is a must-read that'll keep you on the edge of your seat!👥 About the book: "White Smoke" delves into the eerie and mysterious story of Marigold, who moves to a haunted house with her family, hoping for a fresh start. But strange things begin to happen, and the secrets of the house's past start to unravel. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late? 😱🏡🧡 Why you should read it: Mind-bending plot twists that'll leave you gasping! 😲 Relatable characters you can't help but root for! 🙌 A spine-tingling blend of mystery and the supernatural! 👻🕵️‍♀️ So grab your copy and join us in the adventure of a lifetime! 📚✨ Don't forget to share your thoughts and tag a friend who needs a good scare this fall. 🍁🍂 #WhiteSmoke #TiffanyDJackson #MustRead #HighSchoolReads #Bookworms #ThrillerNovel #Mystery #HauntedHouse #SpookyReads #PageTurner #YABooks #BookRecommendation #FallReadingList #TeenReads #SupernaturalThriller
• Twitter: 📚 Dive into the spine-tingling world of "White Smoke" by Tiffany D. Jackson. Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure that'll keep you up all night! 👻📖 Uncover the secrets of a haunted house, where every creaky floorboard and flickering light hides a chilling mystery. Can Marigold solve the puzzle before it's too late? 😱🏡
• Why you'll love it:
• ✨ Plot twists that will leave you speechless!
• 👥 Relatable characters you can't help but root for!
• 🔍 A gripping mix of mystery and the supernatural!
• Join the reading thrill! Grab your copy today and share your thoughts with us. Who's up for a ghostly adventure? 👀📚
• #WhiteSmoke #TiffanyDJackson #YABooks #HighSchoolReads #Thriller #Mystery #HauntedHouse #MustRead #TeenReads #BookRecommendation #PageTurner #SpookyReads #Bookworms #SupernaturalThriller #ReadingList 🍂📚

• Tuesday: Brain Teaser
• On Tuesdays, I post a brain teaser. Some are riddles, others are Rebus puzzles. Students who respond with the correct answer to the brain teaser by the end of the week receive a sticker that matches the answer to the brain teaser. 
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• Social Media Post: 🎃🕵️‍♂️ It's Brain Teaser Tuesday at the NGC, and we've got a spooktacular Halloween riddle for you to unravel! 🧩👻 "I always leave a trace, so you can see where I've been. I have some extra legs, and I make people scream. What am I?" 🤔 Can you crack this creepy conundrum? Comment your guess below! ⬇️👇 #BrainTeaserTuesday #HalloweenRiddle #PuzzleTime #ThinkHard #NGCChallenges #MindBender #BrainTeasers #PuzzleLovers #TuesdayThoughts #HalloweenFun #RiddleOfTheDay #TestYourBrain 🤯🔍

• Wednesday: I FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET!
• Wednesdays feature online sites or apps for students to explore. During October, one of the sites students are introduced to is Halloween Instructables.

• Social Media Post: 🌐🔍 Dive into the digital world because it's "I FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET" Wednesday! 🌟🌐 Discover the incredible Instructables website, your one-stop-shop for spooky season inspiration! 🎃🕷️ From Instagram-worthy costumes 👻📸 to terrifyingly delicious edibles 🍬👹 and ghostly decorations that would impress the Aldridge Mansion itself, Instructables has you covered! 🏰✨ Get ready to get your craft on and turn your Halloween dreams into reality. 👻💡 Share your favorite Instructables finds in the comments below! 📝👇 #IFoundItOnTheInternet #DIYHalloween #SpookySeason #HalloweenCrafts #CostumeIdeas #CreepyCuisine #HauntedHouseDecor #Instructables #HalloweenInspo #CraftyVibes #WednesdayDiscoveries #DigitalMagic 📚🎨🍂

• Thursday: Did You Know...? 
• On Thursdays, I share fun, silly, or interesting facts with students. One example I shared is about Scary Barbie! 

• Social Media Post: 🌌🌟 Get ready for some cosmic curiosity because it's "Did You Know" Thursday! 🤓🚀 Have you heard about "Scary Barbie"? Yes, you read that right! 🪐💥 Astronomers have stumbled upon one of the longest, brightest, and most energetic cosmic phenomena ever observed, and they've playfully dubbed it "Scary Barbie" due to its terrifying power! 🌠👽 What's the buzz? Scary Barbie is none other than a black hole, currently in the process of tearing apart a star! 😱✨ Dive into the captivating video below to learn more about this celestial sensation. #DidYouKnow #CosmicWonders #AstronomyNerd #ScaryBarbie #BlackHole #StellarPhenomenon #CosmicCuriosity #ThursdayThoughts #AstronomyFacts #SpaceExploration #AstroNerdsUnite #DidYouKnowFridays #OuterSpaceAdventures 🌌🌠🪐

• Friday: Weekly Win
• On Fridays, the post asks students to share their Weekly Win via a Google Form! Students who share their Weekly Win receive a personal email from me congratulating them on their WIN!

• Social Media Post: It's Fri-Yay! 🙌✨ Time to kick back, relax, and celebrate those epic weekly wins. 🎉🙆‍♂️ What's your Friday victory? Share it with us! 📣🏆 #FriYay #TeenLife #WeeklyWins #FridayFeeling #VictoryMoments #TeenTriumphs #ShareYourSuccess #CelebrateTogether #TeenGoals #FriYayVibes #WeekendWarrior 🌈👏🤩

Using ChatGPT to write a social media post for a book:

• Prompt: Write a brief social media post that would appeal to high school students for the book, How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. Include relevant hashtags. Include relevant emojis.

• Result: 📚 Calling all high school readers! 📚 Dive into the captivating world of "How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe" by @RaquelVasquezGilliland! 🌌💫 Join Moon on her unforgettable journey of self-discovery, love, and the cosmos. 🌙💖 Explore the beauty of the universe through her eyes and experience a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢😍 This book is a must-read for anyone who loves contemporary YA fiction with a touch of magic. Get your copy today and fall in love with the universe alongside Moon! 🌠📖 #MoonFuentez #LoveTheUniverse #YAReads #BookRecommendation #HighSchoolReaders #BookwormsUnite

• What I actually used: 📚 Dive into the captivating world of "How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe" by @RaquelVasquezGilliland! 🌌💫 Join Moon on her unforgettable journey of self-discovery, love, and the cosmos. 🌙💖 Explore the beauty of the universe through her eyes and experience a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢😍 This book is a must-read for anyone who loves contemporary YA fiction with a touch of magic. Get your copy today and fall in love with the universe alongside Moon! 🌠📖 #MoonFuentez #LoveTheUniverse #YAReads #BookRecommendation #HighSchoolReaders #BookwormsUnite

*DISCLAIMER: I am NOT an expert in prompt writing. I am positive there are better ways to write prompts for creating social media posts. This is just what I am using until I learn better.

You can actually ask ChatGPT to write prompts for you. Here is an example:

• Prompt: Create 5 prompts I can input into ChatGPT that will generate social media posts for How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland 

• Results: 
• Certainly! Here are five prompts you can use to generate social media posts for "How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe" by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland:

• Prompt 1: "Craft a tweet that captures the essence of 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe' in 280 characters or less. #MoonFuentez #BookRecommendation

• Prompt 2: "Write an Instagram post describing your favorite character from 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe' and why they resonate with you. Include a quote that embodies their personality. #FavoriteCharacter #BookLove #MoonFuentez

• Prompt 3: "Create a Facebook post inviting your friends to join a virtual book club discussion about 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe.' Share your excitement and ask for book club name suggestions. 📚💬 #BookClub #MoonFuentez #VirtualReading"

• Prompt 4: "Compose a TikTok video script where you give a dramatic reading of your favorite scene from 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe.' Don't forget to use expressive gestures and music! 🎭🎶 #BookTikTok #MoonFuentezDrama"

• Prompt 5: "Write a Pinterest caption for an inspiring quote from 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe.' Pair it with an aesthetically pleasing image or artwork that represents the book's themes. #Inspiration #MoonFuentezQuotes #Pinterest" 

Using AI to help write your school library social media posts is just the tip of the iceberg. THIS article from August 2023 in the School Library Journal discusses ways school librarians can implement AI in their schools. 

For more prompt writing help, check out THIS TCEA article. 

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