The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Guest: Steve Tetreault, School Librarian From: New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: DIY Librarianing! (A Turning the Tables Episode): https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/building-your-literal-tool-kit-hand-tools-to-improve-your-school-library-experience/ Add'l Links: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/throwing-a-wrench-in-the-works-literally-some-more-hand-tools-for-your-library/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/rebuilding-a-school-library-part-1-the-website/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/rebuilding-a-school-library-part-2-the-newsletter/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/rebuilding-a-school-library-part-3-reconstituting-a-physical-space/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/rebuilding-a-school-library-part-4-cataloging-software/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/four-stories-and-a-wedding-or-rebuilding-a-school-library-part-5-revisiting-the-physical-space/ https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/little-project-big-thoughts/ Book Break: The King's Blades trilogy by Dave Duncan Where to find Steve Tetreault: Website: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/author/stetreault/ Email: [email protected] Handle: DrTLovesBooks I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drtlovesbooks.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtlovesbooks/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guests: Rachael Welsh, School Librarian; Carolina Medina, Spanish Teacher; Melissa Vera, Dual Language Math Teacher From: Pearland, Sablatura Middle School TX Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6 Resources: Bilingual Book Club: Students read the same book in English and Spanish and our conversations are in both languages! I partner with two of my Dual Language teachers who co-sponsor the club. We choose books that reflect authentic Latinx experiences and celebrate every book with events and activities related to the books! Add'l Links: https://canva.link/piat1l58htfh0km Book Break: Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana Lopez Letty Out Loud by Angela Cervantes Mexikid by Pedro Martin The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes Hands by Torrey Maldonado A Seed in the Sun by Aida Salazar Miss Camper by Kay Fajardo Where to find Rachael Welsh, Melissa Vera, and Carolina Medina:  We can most regularly be found on: Instagram, TikTok Instagram: instagram.com/sablaturalibrary instagram.com/rachaelreads instagram.com/melyvera83 TikTok: tiktok.com/@rachaelreads_ tiktok.com/@karenross6 Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Helen Farch, Library Manager/Library Technician From: Forest Hill College, Melbourne Victoria, Australia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Library Borrowing Loyalty Card program: https://canva.link/qq188j95zgmbq2g Book Break: Australian Author Edition! Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer by Amy Doak Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson Where to find Helen Farch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fhclibrary/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Alexa Dumas, Middle School Librarian From: Plattsburgh NY Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, and I'm also a public librarian! Resources: The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth : https://canva.link/jus4dtjnv0fyi8j Book Break: Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham Where to find Alexa Dumas: I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alexadoom.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/alexad_reads Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Kristen Williams, School Librarian From: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School- Indianapolis Indiana Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Annual Winter Puzzle Competition: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCcuzOh3c/m031jvBiOjlg201HTv18Ew/view?utm_content=DAHCcuzOh3c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h06a7f9195c https://www.instagram.com/p/DUV3xn2jkt5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Add'l Links: https://www.heinemann.com/products/from-inquiry-to-action-e06257.aspx Book Break: Core Values In School Librarianship Responding with Commitment and Courage by Judi Moreillon, Editor Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo Where to find Kristen Williams: Website: https://brebeuf.libguides.com/index I can most regularly be found on: Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjpslibrary/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Monisha Blair, Head Librarian From: Key Middle School (Springfield, VA) Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Guest: Deborah Sran, Senior Manager, John Lewis Leadership Program From: Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Central Office administrator Resources: Lewis Leadership Program Museum of Service: https://www.lewisleadershipprogrammuseumofservice.org/ Add'l Links: https://www.slj.com/story/american-history-through-local-lens-teaching-america-at-250 Book Break: The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez by Jasminne Paulino Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony by Kate Murphy Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony by Kate Murphy An Almanac of Birds: 100 Divinations for Uncertain Days by Maria Popova Where to find Monisha Blair: Handle: @monishablair I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/monishablair.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/monishablair/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Miranda Quintero, School librarian From: Fort Worth, TX | Daggett Elementary Texas Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: I Am Every Good Thing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUgj10VCR9Y/ Add'l Links: https://youtu.be/UBCw2iK1JOA?si=i341qAVruJCBrfuW Book Break: Front Desk by Kelly Yang Tejas Star Reading List from the Texas Library Association Chooch Helped by Andrea Rogers, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz Food Group Series by Jory John, Illustrated by Pete Oswald I.R.L. by Jenny Goebel Where to find Miranda Quintero: Handle: @bilingualbibliotecaria I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bilingualbib.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/bilingualbibliotecaria TikTok: tiktok.com/@bilingualbibliotecaria Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Kristin Hancock , Middle School Librarian From: St. Louis Missouri Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Ditching Decimal Points in Dewey and Adding Topics : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RERE6oGFlOddqqb922H5fJmUYseujTC3Rg2S6_s_Zfs/edit?usp=sharing Book Break: Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened and Solutions and other Problems by Allie Brosh Westfallen series by Ann Brashares Unboxing Libby by Steph Cherrywell Where to find Kristin Hancock : Instagram: instagram.com/middlecornerlibrary  Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian From: Lawrence Kansas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Culturally Rich Read-In: Google Folder including: 1. Email to Readers and School (in document tabs) 2. Google Form for potential readers 3. Scheduling document example 4. Slides for display in classrooms 5. Photo from the event 6. Google Form for post-event feedback 7. Canva template for social media graphic and google form header Add'l Links:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lmERisVEl5QhLM8zuS6H1V2Hn9IxILwN?usp=drive_link Dr. Michelle H. Martin at University of Washington Information School "Mirrors for All: Creating Culturally Rich Read-In Celebrations" AASL 2025 workshop sumamry  Book Break: Poo Pile on the Prairie by Amy Hevron (The series is Tiny Habitats) Where to find Amanda McCoy: Website: ahoymrsmccoy.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/illinimccoy.bsky.social  Other Social Media: https://youtube.com/@ahoymrsmccoy-cb5tr   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist From: New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources: QUEST Website: questlearning.net/ Book Break: The Night Country by Melissa Albert Where to find Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist: Website: questlearning.net/ Handle: TheMeriLibrarian, @bemeredith. I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, LinkedIn Bluesky: TheMeriLibrarian bsky.app/profile/bemeredith.bsky.social Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbutts/    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Presentation Skills, Or How NOT to Bore Your Audience to Tears: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xKsRzqGD90febFrda0NoeneFN6nu3Uuk/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=114584682638120750842&rtpof=true&sd=true Book Break: Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond Girls Like Her by Melanie Sumrow Where to find Stacy Gilbert: Website: mamagilbslibrary.com Email: [email protected] Handle: MamaGilbs I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/mamgilbs.bsky.social   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian From: Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: Helping Students License Their Own Artwork: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/ Add'l Links: SLLN Episode 054. Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace with Rachel Grover Book Break: I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest Words on Fire by Jennifer Nielsen Where to find Rachel Grover: Website: Rachel Grover on Knowledge Quest Email: [email protected] Handle: @rgrov1013 I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/rgrov1013.bsky.social   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Marcia Kochel, Teacher Librarian From: Druid Hills Middle School, Decatur Georgia Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: BFF Reading Initiative: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7PGgtdK0/Ju4ghpwXfBS0z-05w32iKA/view?utm_content=DAG7PGgtdK0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he0bd11a3cd  Add'l Links: www.youngteenlit.com Book Break: Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram The Scott Fenwick Diaries by Kristin Nilsen Where to find Marcia Kochel: Website: https://omsbookblog.blogspot.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/overbooked.bsky.social, bsky.app/profile/youngteenlit.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/dhmslibrary, instagram.com/young_teenlit Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian From: Northern Virginia Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Resources: True Book Fair: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MqG6n-VZHCzPYuhcuOq6-OCcoeWH31KHy0ggW3ZPRvQ/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: First Book: www.fbmarketplace.org Maura Madigan's article about #truebookfairs: https://www.slj.com/story/Building-better-Book-Fairs-Librarians-Create-New-Models Julie Stivers original article about Truebookfair: https://www.slj.com/story/Julie-Stivers-A-Place-To-Read-and-Thrive-2023-School-Librarian-of-the-Year Indestructibles books from Hachette: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/workman-publishing-company/page/indestructibles/ Book Break: You Didn't Hear This From Me: Notes on the Art of Gossip by Kelsey McKinney Where to find Kannan Cangro: Handle: @cangrolib I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cangrolib.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cangrolib/  Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Dr. Heather Thore, School Librarian From: Robert Anderson Middle School, South Carolina Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Mini Mic Monday: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCzHvWkpr7/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSBJ996kvLg/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSTbMsHkYxd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvglFsgIkB/  Add'l Links: https://www.instagram.com/robertandersonmiddlerams Book Break: The Restorative Practices Playbook: Tools for Transforming Discipline in Schools by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey Where to find Dr. Heather Thore, but I'm fine with Heather or Dr. Thore: Email: [email protected] Handle: Thorbrarian I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorbrarian  Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Maura Madigan, Librarian From: Fairfax County VA Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Resources: The Winter Games: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgZaxdpNThP_bIWltnykdiQTxcTThG6EqJGPvfA1mvs/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan SLLN Podcast Episode 25: "Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program" with Maura Madigan Book Break: The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Night Raven (Moonwind Mysteries) by by Johan Rundberg Where to find Maura Madigan: Website: https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan  Email: [email protected]  Handle: @mauramadigan7 I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky:bsky.app/profile/mauramadigan7.bsky.social Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Rain Smith, School Library Media Specialist From: Whiteland Comm HS, Whiteland Indiana Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Broken Books Build Community: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1qowq230/G6SVB7D06O4uK_amKSzLlg/view?utm_content=DAG1qowq230&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4a3d89ce43 Book Break: Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spatford (who is also a librarian!) Where to find Rain Smith: Handle: @simplyrain I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Stacy Brown, Director of Innovation and Professional Learning (previously the Media Specialist and 21st Century Learning Coordinator) From: The Davis Academy Georgia (with a strong dose of Texas) Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources: Book Club Bash: https://tinyurl.com/bannedbooknooks Add'l Links: These are the book club slides that we followed for that particular book club. Slide 9 includes the book nook activity instructions: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NF6-Nqsu_qJZ4Z5DUXtVyaXRKmrOMUN18nzJwSgxJg8/edit?usp=sharing   Book Break:  The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Code of Honor by Alan Gratz Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work by Robyn Gobbel The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Yardena Schwartz The author that kickstarted my career was Toni Morrison. I have always been captivated by her writing. Where to find Stacy Brown: Website: More book club ideas can be found here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/revolutionize-youth-book-clubs-9798216182665/ Handle: @21stStacy I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Melissa Snider, School librarian From: Jackson - Munger Mountain Elementary School, Teton County School District #1 Wyoming Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Winter Book Give-Away: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jZtqbFm2DzLzj8Mgb6MzAl4ZEVHrFHYlJDu6KGZDqGk/edit?tab=t.0 Book Break: Poetry anthologies curated by James Crews, especially The Wonder of Small Things: Poems of Peace and Renewal, edited by James Crews Where to find Melissa Snider: Email: (Included in resources doc) I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/meliroowy.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/mmeslibrarylobos Other Social Media: On Facebook, personal/professional - friend me! Melissa Brumsted Snider Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Pamela Verfaillie From: Valdez High School Alaska Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12   Resources:  Topic Tasting for research projects: Are you tired of the same old topics for student research projects? A topic tasting, similar to a book tasting, might be just what you're looking for! Topic Tasting folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ixEwNLvsijkXgpfdG4Ow-zAqwXQnq9Hg  Add'l Links:  'Learning Tools and Standards Lead To 'Ah Ha' Moments' by Becky Walker and Pamela Verfaillie: https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2021/02/09/learning-tools-and-standards-lead-to-ah-ha-moments/  "The Power of Story: The Story of Self, Us and Now" By Leading Change Network, Marshall Ganz, New Organizing Institute, Peter Gibbs, Shea Sinnott: https://commonslibrary.org/the-power-of-story-the-story-of-self-us-and-now/    Book Break:  I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzmán  The Road to After by Rebekah Lowell Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown by Candace Fleming The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II by Candace Fleming   Where to find Pamela Verfaillie:  Email: paminthelibrary AT gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Facebook's School Library groups Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pamv.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamverfaillie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-verfaillie/    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Quentin Taylor, School Librarian From: Legacy Elementary School, Macclenny Florida Grade(s) Taught: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources:  Read Out of the Box: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JL2TBaNAaQ8JRtm2fD90tAuhvdaKNcOW/view?usp=sharing  Add'l Links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VzRrYDjEenqPW4MtV7X4R55gnwbPEcDA?usp=drive_link  Book Break:  Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins Cryptid Hunters (and many more) by Roland Smith  Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans Where to find Quentin Taylor:  Handle: FaceBook- Quentin Taylor I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Instagram: @mediamanqt  instagram.com/mediamanqt  Twitter: @IamMediaMan  twitter.com/IamMediaMan  Other Social Media: YouTube: @mediamanqt Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

This is a super-short bonus episode -  First, we want to announce the winner of the raffle winner from Episode 54, where guest Rachel Grover set up a raffle to give away a copy of the book Life After Whale. Congratulations to the winner, Heidi Sumner! Second, we want to encourage listeners to reach out and share a lesson, program, or activity. If you like the podcast, we need YOU to come and share!  And finally, Steve wraps up with a Book Break about a fiction title with a direct and interesting take on information literacy.  Book Break: Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Guest: Nicole Smith-Schultz,M.Ed, School Librarian Media Specialist  From:  New Jersey  Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources:  Poem in your Pocket flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiGQj3NJc/hOyX-EobuIGWEJMMkK7dgA/view?utm_content=DAGiGQj3NJc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=heeb813405c  Book Break:  The Invisible String by Patririce Karst We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth Where to find Nicole Smith-Schultz,M.Ed:  Website: https://bbnbooksbynicole.wixsite.com/read/meet-nicole  Handle: #YourLibrarianApproves    @MrsSmithLibrary I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter X/Twitter: https://x.com/MrsSmithLibrary   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Michael Czajkowski Resources:  "Boost your brain with boredom" from May Clinic "Human Information Behavior" by T.D. Wilson "Parasocial relationships, social media, & well-being" by Cynthia A. Hoffner & Bradley J. Bond Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Amy Brownlee, Librarian & Reading Teacher From:  Kansas Grade(s) Taught: Prek-12   Resources:  Active Learning: Mapping the Library: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/mapping-the-library-at-student-orientation/  Add'l Links:  Call number location activities https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3xReMZigQTIg65pjBgJy68Rttfa88mJ/view?usp=sharing  Article: "Reading for pleasure in free fall: New study finds 40% drop over two decades"   Book Break:  Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst "How Does This Book Make Me Better?" Using the Book, Head, Heart Strategy - This is an article Amy wrote about the professional book Disrupting Thinking, which she talked about on the podcast book break.   Where to find Amy Brownlee:  Website: https://bibliobrownlee.weebly.com/  Handle: @amybrownlee93 I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/amybrownlee93 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amybrownlee93  Other Social Media: Library Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sterling-Grade-School-Library/100064831179414/    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian From:  Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8   Resources:  Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace: https://groverscornerofthelibrary.com/2016/10/29/conversational-english-in-the-makerspace/    Book Break:  Popcorn by Rob Harrell (realistic/humor) Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis (adventure/mystery) Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall by Lynn Brunelle, illustrated by Jason Chin   RAFFLE - Complete this form before 10/8/25 to enter the raffle for a copy of Life After Whale (Raffle only open to US residents.)   Where to find Rachel Grover:  Website: Knowledge Quest blog: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/author/rachgrover/   Website: groverscornerofthelibrary.com (archived) Email: [email protected]   Bluesky: @rgrov1013.bsky.social   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Katie McNamara , Teacher Librarian & Program Director From: Central California  CA   Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed   Resources:  Author Visit : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fNlU1ZiBMUio06LeiDQzO5xldBmx4vSEP518XmN3R78/edit?tab=t.bwb4b0l15rk3    Book Break:  This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph  Speechless by Aron Nels Steinke Of Earthly Delights by Goldy Moldavsky A Catalog of Burnt Objects by Shana Youngdahl Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle The Deviant, Vol. 1 by James Tynion Something Is Killing the Children Omnibus, Vol. 1 by James Tynion   Where to find Katie McNamara:  Handle: @KatieJMcNamara I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Fellow New Jerseyan Meredith and I randomly crossed paths on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! Meredith's lesson is great, and our conversation blew my mind in about five different dimensions.  Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources:  Information Organization Lesson: https://edushare.ing/organizinginformationbymeredithb  Add'l Links: https://edushare.ing/deweychallengefororganizinginformationactivitybymeredithb    Book Break:  Ways of Attending: How our Divided Brain Constructs the World by Iain McGilchrist   Where to find Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist:  Handle: TheMeriLibrarian / @bemeredith. I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, LinkedIn (I don't do much on there, except keep a profile) Bluesky: TheMeriLibrarian @bemeredith.bsky.social   Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbutts/    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Sarah joins us all the way from Mumbai, India! And she brings some great ideas for building reading culture with active and engaged students. Guest: Sarah Ducharme, Head of Secondary Library Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources:  Creating a Culture of Reading: Booktalks & more Lesson: Various activities: https://oberoi-is.libguides.com/OGC-Secondary/OISReads   Book Break:  Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay   Where to find Head of Secondary Library:  Website: https://trycuriosity.blogspot.com/ I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, LinkedIn Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sducharme.com Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scducharme/   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

When I saw Bernadette's post on Bluesky featuring a video of her students serving as bowling alley bumpers, I had to know more! I'm so glad Bernadette was willing to share about this hands-on learning activity she does with her students to teach about, and then reinforce, library materials organization.  Guest: Bernadette Roche Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Resources:  Biography Bowling video: https://bsky.app/profile/must-luv-books.bsky.social/post/3ljbtd4k43c24  Book Break:  We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang, one of the 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Award winning books. My K-1 students remembered the book for weeks after reading it. Most of my classes remarked that their favorite part of the story was how people were kind to each other no matter what the aliens looked like.  Where to find Bernadette Roche:  Website: linktr.ee/must.luv.books - has all my socials I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/must-luv-books.bsky.social  Instagram: instagram.com/must.luv.books Twitter: twitter.com/Oh_the_Places Facebook: Must.luv.books Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

My new friend Rachael Welsh shared a great idea on Bluesky, and I had to learn more! Thanks to her generosity, we can now all learn along with her and her students as she shares her interactive history lesson.  Guest: Rachael Welsh Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6 Resources:  Interactive History Lesson: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVAMqSWxc/vUSYg5HVNeki2Ys0pMIWQw/view?utm_content=DAGVAMqSWxc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8254712e03 Add'l Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/0iPP8bzy4gnhu5JJ9_JqO Book Break:  Author Lindsay Currie's Scritch Scratch, It Found Us, The Mystery of Locked Rooms Where to find Rachael Welsh:  Handle: @rachaelreads I can be found on: Instagram, TikTok Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/rachaelreads.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/rachaelreads TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachaelreads_   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

First-year school libarian Gwen and I stumbled across each other on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! We had a great time chatting about being new school librarians, and Gwen shared some of her methods for engaging her students with the library space.  Guest: Gwen Blumberg Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources:  Strengthening Library Skills to Increase Independence & Engagement Lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BwfwPZq5MHZVsokxd2L1_TbUMEg2CquA3VjULCuMcbk/edit?usp=sharing  Additional Links: The Card Catalog Effect, as explained by Courtney Milan on Bluesky Book Break:  Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Mary Azarian  Where to find Gwen Blumberg:  Handle: @gwenblumberg I can be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwenblumberg.bsky.social   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwenblumberg/#  Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

I had heard Christina discussing her passion for getting publishers to focus on books for our 12-15 year olds on Amy Hermon's School Librarians United podcast, and was completely on board with her message. Months later, I happened to come across Christina on Bluesky, where we were able to connect and share some ideas. And now she's here to share some of those ideas with you, too!  Guest: Christina Chatel Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources:  Troybery Author Blitz Lesson: https://troymiddleschoolmediacenter.weebly.com/troybery.html  Add'l Info: The Troybery Author Blitz supports our Troybery Reading Program, now in its 25th year. Annually we choose a list of around 20-30 titles. Students vote them down to the top 10 and then Troybery Award winner. As part of Troybery, we host the Author Blitz, where we offer a virtual author visit every hour of the school day. Teachers from across curriculum tune in to these 30 minute author visits, where authors plead their case for students to read their books and vote for them. The librarians moderate the Q&A portion with pre-submitted and live questions. Teachers and students look forward to this event every year--we tell teachers, "Let your librarian do your lesson plans for the day!" Book Break:  Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi Where to find Christina Chatel (say it "SHUH-tell"):  Website: https://troymiddleschoolmediacenter.weebly.com/troybery.html  I can be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky:  bsky.app/profile/medialoguer.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_teenlit/  Other Social Media: www.youngteenlit.com, @youngteenlit.bsky.social Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

This episode was originally recorded for the second season of School Library Connection's "One Lesson at a Time" podcast. Ryan has so many great ideas on collaborating with teachers and bringing writing into the library to complement the reading and reasearch students do. Here he shares how he teaches students how to use research skills to add depth to their creative writing!  View Ryan's lesson plan, catch the original version of the episode, and even get a PD certificate!  Follow the link: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/2294332   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

My friend Mike is back to chat about our different strategies for finding our next reads and keeping track of our TBR lists! 

Lindsey is a new friend I made on Bluesky. After years as a school librarian, she moved into school library administration. While our conversation isn't about a specific activity, Lindsey shares some great ideas for making our school libraries and resources more readily available; because it doesn't matter how great our libraries are if no one is using them!  Guest: Lindsey Kimery Grade(s) Taught: 6th-8th for 20 years; K-12 for 5 years Resources:  Removing Barriers to Access document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w80IM-ydBhXooyn5N7bUupeK7ww4md1PKfYKQD6jFSY/edit?tab=t.0 Book Break:  The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin Where to find Lindsey Kimery:  Website: https://www.mnps.org/learn/academics/library-services Handle: @LindsKimery (IG & X); @lindseykimery (bluesky) I can be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lindseykimery.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindskimery/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

This episode was originally recorded for the second season of School Library Connection's "One Lesson at a Time" podcast. Barbara Johnson blew me away with this amazing program that encourages student engagement and increases their technological literacy. It is also a great opportunity to highlight the many ways school libraries support students beyond books - which can be some great PR and library advocacy!  View Barbara's lesson plan, catch the original version of the episode, and even get a PD certificate!  Follow the link: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Article/2296550   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

This episode was originally recorded for the second season of School Library Connection's "One Lesson at a Time" podcast. The always-amazing Melissa Thom was kind enough to share her lesson plan for a student podcasting lesson. This lesson engages students with research and offers them creativity in presenting their findings.  View Melissa's lesson plan, catch the original version of the episode, and even get a PD certificate!  Follow the link: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Article/2338177 Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Texan-by-way-of-the-Pacific-Northwest Heather is a Library Coordinator for a 52-school district, after having moved over to admin from the library. She now supports the school librarians in her district through a variety of means, several of which focus on the librarians' self-collected data. They use the data for quarterly reports. Unlike so much of the data collected in schools, Heather's school librarians are able to use this data to improve their practice and their students' experiences. Take a listen to hear Heather's explanation, and then be sure to check out the show notes for some examples you can use!  Guest: Heather Hornor Grade(s) Taught: All/central library administration Resources:  Library Impact Reports Lesson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gM2k3z8JUm0PjJoU8iLA60_N9orAFtJs/view?usp=sharing  Book Break:  Immortal Longings, Book #1 of the Flesh and False Gods series by Choe Gong Where to find Heather Hornor:  I can be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/heatherpnwtx.bsky.social/post/3khevd3vaqa2g    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.hornor/    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.  School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky    

I made a new friend, and she is awesome! Illinois school librarian Jennifer Fox Eberle shared some pictures of an amazing "Library of Things" program and a super-cool cardboard haunted house activity her students did. When we started chatting, she mentioned an AMAZING program she does that kinda blew my mind. And she was kind enough to come share it with everyone!  Guest: Jennifer Eberle Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources:  Writer's Week Staff Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13FjeI2GF9MFlh0tPtps25CERG4uigtibF4xbNeQX86s/edit?usp=sharing  Book Break:  All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Where to find Jennifer Eberle:  Handle: @msslibd95 I can be found on: Twitter, Bluesky Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky  

Ryan and I first chatted a while back on the One Lesson at a Time podcast (which will be a Throwback episode here in the near future), and I was immediately struck by how Ryan managed to connect writing with the school library. In this episode, Ryan shares more suggestions to help school librarians support student writing.  Guest: Ryan Bani Tahmaseb Grade(s) Taught: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Book Break:  THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL by Drew Beckmeyer MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS by Lincoln Peirce Where to find Ryan Bani Tahmaseb:  Website: ryantahmaseb.com Handle: @ryanbanitahmaseb I can be found on: Instagram, Facebook Instagram: instagram.com/RyanBaniTahmaseb Other Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bani-tahmaseb-67b018267/  Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org  

I had seen the amazing things Andrea was doing with her students online, and when I first met her in person at TXLA in April 2024, I was absolutely blown away by her energy and enthusiasm. I'm excited to have her share with us some important ideas for working with ALL our students!  Guest: Andrea Keller Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources:  Add'l Links: https://beeinthebookends.blogspot.com/  Book Break:  Author Karen McManus  The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri  Where to find Andrea:  Website: https://beeinthebookends.blogspot.com/  I can be found on:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/beeinthebookends  TikTok: tiktok.com/akbusybee  Twitter: twitter.com/akbusybee   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org  

This week, we're doing something a little different. I'm chatting with a life-long friend who is not a school librarian, nor is he an educator.  I think it's always a good idea to get some outside perspectives, and I feel this conversation does a great job showing why that outside perspective can be so important.  I hope you enjoy and take from this episode as much as I did! 

While we've had a "previously recorded" episode with the amazing K.C. Boyd, we have the Boss Librarian herself back with a new program to share!  While looking to her copy of Kristina Holzweiss's DEMCO School Librarian Planner, K.C. was inspired by Gratitude Month. She marshalled her Maker Club to create items for the staff and teachers across her school, something that has become an annual event.  Listen to K.C.'s tips and suggestions on how you can have your students engaging with entrepreneurship and expressing their gratitude toward the adults in your school!  Guest: K.C. Boyd Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources:  Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day! Pictures: https://x.com/JATrojans/status/1735682706585845932  And look for the hashtag: #TrojanLMCMakerspace Book Break:  Dear Manny by Nic Stone Anything by Renee Watson Where to find K.C. Boyd:  Website: https://sociatap.com/KCBoyd  Handle: @Boss_Librarian I can be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org  

This episode was originally recorded for the second season of School Library Connection's "One Lesson at a Time" podcast. I listen to quite a few podcasts, but I hadn't heard of Smash Boom Best before LaDawna Harrington, a recently retired school librarian from New Jersey, introduced me to it. Now I'm hooked! And you'll be hooked on this month's One Lesson at a Time episode, where LaDawna talks to us about how she used this energetic, fun podcast as a template for a lesson that gets students excited to learn. LaDawna's years of librarianship and as a classroom educator are a gift! She brought so many awesome lesson ideas to our conversation that we had trouble picking just one! We finally settled on talking about LaDawna's lesson, "Smash Boom Best Meets Neurons and Endorphins." In it, students are put into a head-to-head debate to defend an assigned topic, using not only research but also creativity and cleverness to support their side. One of my favorite elements of this lesson is the way it gives students the room to get creative about sharing what they know. Lessons often require a very specific product, but LaDawna's unit encourages students to be clever in creating a final product that is interesting, engaging, and informative—and that can take any form they wish. In addition to being a fun lesson, it's one that will work across grade levels and will allow for collaboration with any subject area. LaDawna did this lesson in conjunction with a high school science teacher, and the students had a blast; but this could also be a great chance to work on information literacy and research skills, while also providing an excellent opportunity to collaborate—and perhaps with a subject area that doesn't often get as much library time as English or history.   View LaDawna's lesson plan, catch the original version of the episode, and even get a PD certificate!  Follow the link: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/2337511

I first met Andrea at our state school librarian conference. She was wearing rainbow colored sneakers, and I had to compliment her on them. We struck up a conversation, and became fast friends. Andrea is a school librarian passionate about providing her students a safe, welcoming space and making sure they feel connected and respected. This lesson is just one of the ways she helps bring that message to all of her students!  Guest: Andrea Caporale, aka Mrs C, Library Media Specialist Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources:  Freedom to Read Lesson: https://sites.google.com/somervilleschools.org/shs-lmc/lessons/freedom-to-read?authuser=0  Book Break:  Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell Additional authors to check out:  Kacen Callender Casey McQuiston Dashka Slater Too many to list! LOL Where to find Andrea Caporale, aka Mrs C, Library Media Specialist:  Website: https://sites.google.com/somervilleschools.org/shs-lmc/shs-library-media-center?authuser=0  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsc_library/  Twitter: https://x.com/TheVilleLMC    Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

**This episode was originally recorded for the second season of School Library Connection's "One Lesson at a Time" podcast.** I have been fortunate enough to know K.C. for several years now, and she is always doing amazing things with her students - and this lesson is no exception! View K.C.'s lesson plan, catch the original version of the episode, and even get a PD certificate!  Follow the link: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Article/2291201

Ashley is one of my first stops when I am trying to expand my knowledge of manga, and I was very excited when she shared out this lesson on social media. She is also one of the authors of a book for educators on incorporating manga into schools! This lesson has my brain buzzing with all the possibilities - I hope you enjoy learning about it! Guest: Ashley Hawkins Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3K/PreK  Resources:  Lesson Plan: Manga & Comic Con Project Based Learning Lesson: https://mangalibrarian.com/2024/07/29/lesson-plan-manga-comic-con-project-based-learning/ Add'l Links:  Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings (AASL Standards–Based Learning Series) by Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers, and Sybil "Mouna" Touré Jarrett Lerner's website has some great "Make your own comic" and introduction to drawing activities and resources!  Book Break:  What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, translated by Geoffrey Trousselot   Where to find Ashley Hawkins:  Website: https://mangalibrarian.com Handle: Generally @mangalibrarian, but it has variations Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/mangalibrarian.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/themangalibrarian  TikTok: tiktok.com/manga_librarian Twitter: twitter.com/manga_librarian Other Social Media: https://linktr.ee/manga_librarian   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Friends, I may have earned a doctorate, but Dr. Andrea Trudeau EARNED her doctorate! In addition to all her coursework, she's published several studies on her area of interest, virtual and augmented reality and its effects on students. She is an amazing resource, and I'm so glad she offered to share with us!  Guest: Dr. Andrea Trudeau  Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources:  "Stories of Displacement: Promoting Empathy and Understanding Through VR and Text" Resources: https://padlet.com/andrea_trudeau/stories-of-displacement-vr-empathy-wtm0kwz7nekvqslz  Book Break:  That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Where to find Dr. Andrea Trudeau Website: https://www.noshhlibrarian.com/  Twitter: @Andrea_Trudeau  twitter.com/Andrea_Trudeau Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

I was fortunate enough to work with Wendy on the AASL Member Engagement Committee. There, I learned she is a dedicated, hard-working individual who gets stuff done. And on top of that, she does amazing things for her students! Check out her materials on getting an origami program going in her library! Guest: Wendy Garland, Librarian Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources:  "Origami in the Library" Lesson: https://listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/2024/09/origami-in-our-library.html  Book Break:  Author Susan Hood! From historical fiction middle grade novels to exquisite nonfiction picture books and poetry - what CAN'T she do? Lifeboat 12 Lifeboat 5 Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics Where to find Wendy Garland, Librarian:  Website: https://listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dancelibrarian Check in with us, and check us out! Have a comment, an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected] Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org