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School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Young Teen Lit
Learn what 2 school librarians are doing to address a significant gap in their library collections. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. Website: Young Teen Lit Email: itstimeforyoungteenlit@gmail.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youngteenlit.bsky.social IG: young_teenlit #itstimeforyoungteenlit #youngteenlit E286 Middle School Manifesto (Marcia Kochel) E295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books (Christina Chatel) @troymsmedia @medialoguer.bsky.social Marcia Kochel’s social media...
2025-07-25
58 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Make a Difference in the World
Amanda Struckmeyer shares K12 programming and resources in her new book based on the Sustainable Development Goals. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. Amanda Moss Struckmeyer amandacmoss@gmail.com UofWisconsin Ed.D. Educational Sustainability Make a Difference Book DIY Programming and Book Displays E169 Passive Programming E309 Passive Programming 2.0 Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In searc...
2025-07-18
38 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Fulbright Teacher Exchange
From submitting her application to her semester working in Finland, Dr. Samantha Hull shares her journey as a Fulbright Educator. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. E311 Librarians Building Libraries Fulbright Teacher Exchanges Dr. Samantha Hull IG: @optintoadventure Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcas...
2025-07-11
1h 11
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
ALA Annual Conference 2025
Hear MANY library leaders share their takeaways while attending this year's American Library Association's Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. ALA Annual 2025 New Executive Director New ALA President Library on Lock Podcast National History Day E175 Reviving Our Libraries E179 Tales from a 1st Year Librarian E252 Black Girl Magic E316 International Librarianship E290 Restoring Philly School Librarians R.A.I...
2025-07-04
1h 32
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Connecting with Your Community
Angela Myers shares inspiring programs which support her entire school and her neighborhood. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Angela Myers: amyers@bcps.k12.va.us Twitter: @LibraryRmms FB: @rmmslibrary IG: rmmslibrary RMMS Library Webpage E169 Passive Programming (April 2022) E214 Greatest Hits: Middle School (March 2023) Connecting the Community with Your Library State of the Library Visuals Report 2025 Community Outreach Sponsored by the RMMS Library: Am...
2025-06-27
1h 15
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Committee Leadership: Molly Dettmann
Molly Dettmann shares strategies (and rewards) of serving on and chairing committees. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Molly Dettmann IG @mollydett IG/FB @normannorthlibrary Norman North Library Website Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile Teacher of the Year Finalist Post (Norman Public Schools IG) AASL Blog about Library Molly Dettmann receives AASL Frances Henne Award | ALA E174 Teacher of the Year (May 2022) 2025 SLJ Mover an...
2025-06-20
49 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Unlock College Success
College librarian Lisa Seymour and HS librarian Amy Armbruster team up to assist HS students taking college courses. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Lisa Seymour Presentation LibGuide IB statement on use of AI Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Pla...
2025-06-13
59 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Growing Teen Engagement
Author and school librarian Jessica Fitzpatrick highlights goals and considerations in designing teen programming. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Jessica Fitzpatrick Bluesky: @librarianfitz.bsky.social Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz Book: Growing Teen Engagement E186 Teaming Up with Athletes SLJ Mover and Shaker 2022 Grit by Angela Duckworth 258 Emotional Support Librarian (Diana Haneski) 169 Passive Programming (Angela Myers) 308 Passive Programming 2.0 (Katie Moose) ...
2025-06-06
46 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Career Readiness
Rebecca Lowe shares strategies and resources for building meaningful career readiness in her library programming. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Rebecca Lowe Presentation/Resources Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy’s episode: The Importance of PLCs I would...
2025-05-30
1h 09
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Using Comics to Teach Social Justice
Amy Brownlee provides a behind-the-scenes look at the NEH Summer Institute she attended and all the resources shared by experts. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment The Librarians documentary @amybrownlee93 on BlueSky & Instagram NEH K-12 Summer Institutes Blog post Resource page Comic-Con 2025 PD with Perks: Travel and Learn article Facebook group: Scholarships, Grants, Summer Institutes & Opportunities for Teachers Blog: BiblioBrownlee.weebly.com Understanding Comics (S. McCl...
2025-05-23
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Under Attack and Fighting Back
Librarian Christine Beachler and researcher Dr. Sara Hoeve share their strategies and expertise learned over years defending students' access to library books. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment E199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson The Conflict Campaign with Mica Pollock Jodi Picoult’s Letter Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for...
2025-05-16
1h 14
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Open Books
Learn everything you need to know to get wonderful FREE books for your library from Open Books! Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment! Jaskaran Kaur Gmail: jaskaran@openbooks.org FB/IG @openbooks501c3 Bluesky @openbooks501c3.bsky.social Linkedin Website Middle School Set Introductory Packet Open Books Merchandise Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!
2025-05-09
56 min
Book Flood Podcast
Amy Hermon on the School Librarians United Podcast (E16)
Amy Hermon is the host of the School Librarians United Podcast. As host, Amy has interviewed more than 150 school librarians in 33 States, Canada, UK, Ghana, Australia and New Zealand. 291 episodes downloaded in all 50 States and over 153 countries. School Librarians United School Librarians United Playlists
2024-11-12
32 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Visual Book Lists
Melissa Corey shares the MANY free resources she has created to promote a reading culture in her school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In s...
2024-01-12
1h 13
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Newsletters 101
Faith Huff shares the Who/What/Why/When/Where and How to create effective and impactful newsletters. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online...
2023-09-01
1h 18
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Library Orientation
Diana Rendina shares her strategies and best practices for creating meaningful a library orientation. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair for this upcoming school year and use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA forma...
2023-07-14
1h 00
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Tables Are Turned
Penny Walch and Amy chat about podcasting. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Penny Walch Twitter: @southwellibrary E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent? E93 New Zealand School Librarian E110 Kids’ Li...
2023-05-05
1h 30
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
IB Librarian
IB instructors Graeme Boyd and Klaudia Janek share what it takes to be an IB librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Blog: 5 Things For Educators Teaching Black History Month Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview o...
2023-02-03
1h 21
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
#TeachSDGs
Martha Bongiorno inspires us with her innovative programs which showcase students and teach SDGS. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: The Science of History Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview of Amy to @southwellibra...
2023-01-27
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Empowering Elementary Students
Be inspired as Ben Kort shares strategies, programs, procedures and layout to encourage student access, independence and opportunity. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: You Choose: Monster Hunter Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview o...
2023-01-20
1h 16
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
STEM Librarian
Amanda Chacon shares her commitment to both becoming a STEM librarian and creating a space to foster the love of STEM throughout her entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send ques...
2023-01-13
1h 05
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Motivating Teen Readers
Margaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Contact Angie Kalthoff Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E43 Advocacy at the State and District Level Knowled...
2022-10-14
1h 29
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Survival Guide
Deb Zeman shares strategies and tricks of the trade to make sure you are working smarter - not harder! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Riley Reynolds Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists Instagram & Twitter: @debzemanlms E42 Challenged and Banned Books E163 Round 3: Can I Just Vent?!?! How...
2022-06-18
1h 17
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Website Optimization
Caroline Carr considers all the ways in which our websites support our entire school community and how we can maximize this opportunity. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Twitter: CarolineNCarr TikTok: carolinencarr Instagram: carolinen_carr Parkwood Hill Intermediate Library Amy Hermon’s website (Weebly no databases) Blog: 6 Steps to Create a Great School Library Website
2021-07-30
53 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Classroom Management in a Pandemic
Amy Rubin shares strategies as she meets the challenges of teaching in the library during a pandemic! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Amy Rubin’s Virtual Makerspace Memes - GoogleSlides Calendar - GoogleSlides Kids’ Book of Questions - GoogleSlides
2021-04-02
1h 04
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Middle School Programming
Shannon McNeice shares how she supports her school community and continues library programs virtually while collaborating with her team of middle school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Podcast episode: Next in Ed: Amy Hermon Sedgwick Library Kids’ Lit Quiz US Escape Rooms Trivia Apex Minecraft Server Free for School Library Contact: marketing@apexminecrafthosting.com Amazon V...
2021-02-14
51 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Fighting Fake News
Learn how Lucas Maxwell teaches students about the importance of recognizing fake news as well as podcasting and Skyping in the library!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Glenthorne High School library webpage Blog: Glenthorne High School Library Episode 61: Bookings Chat Book: Podcasting with Youth Fake News Quiz (online) Fake News Quiz (PDF) BBC: The (almost) Complete History of Fake News BBC Trending Podcast: In-dep...
2021-01-10
1h 04
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
My Caldecott Experience
Learn from Tom Bober what it takes to serve on one of the most prestigious books award committees in children's literature. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Primary Source Podcast Caldecott Home Page Tom Bober’s website Resources for Mock Caldecott book selections: Jen J’s Booklists Calling Caldecott These blogs will also put out lists close to Mock Caldecott time: Watch. Connect. Read. with John Schu 100 Sco...
2020-09-06
00 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Soft Censorship
Nancy Jo Lambert explains how decisions made in purchasing for our collections sometimes reflects soft censorship and what we can do to overcome this bias. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ: That’s just the way it is KQ: Please give a little respect to me SLJ: Beyond the Collection Diversity Audit: Inclusion is More Than a Book, Why we should be auditing all of our library services for inclusion and best practices AASL: Defendi...
2020-09-01
00 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Book Clubs
Kitty Felde, host of the Book Club for Kids Podcast shares her insight and strategies for offering a virtual option to meet and build relationships with students as we read! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter: @BookClubforKids or @kittyfelde Facebook: Book Club for Kids Podcast Instagram: bookclubforkids TEDx at UCLA Bookclubforkids.org https://www.kidslisten.org/ Libro FM: free audiobooks for educators https://kittyfelde.com/ (for info about virt...
2020-08-26
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Library of Congress: Resources for ALL
Teacher in Residence and school librarian, Tom Bober shares why the LOC is the perfect OER solution for our school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. LOC Summer Teacher Institutes KQ: Tom Bober Author Archive Tom Bober’s website Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Her Right Foot by David Eggers Picture Books and Primary Sources: Teaching and Learning from Home LOC Education Resources Book: Elementary Educator's Guide to Primary Source...
2020-08-20
58 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Makerspace
What happens to our Makerspace when we teach remotely? Amy Rubin shares some of her strategies and resources to connect and support her students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter: @LibrarianRubin (Findley Oaks Media Center) Instagram: librarian_rubin Instagram for school librarians in our district: @fcs_lit Smore: Teleschool Makerspace Smore: sSpring Break Virtual Vacation Smore: Summer Activities (Includes a Makerspace Section) Novel Engineering KQ: Partnering with Parents
2020-08-14
52 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Role as Curator
Learn how Amanda Jones effectively selects, organizes and shares the resources she curates with her school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Facebook: LOM Library Instagram: lom_library Twitter: @LOMiddleLibrary Twitter: @abmack33 Presentation: Let’s Talk OERs Live Oaks Middle Library website Wakelet presentation Wakelet video Teacher resources Student resources Twitter chat with superintendent School Librarian Ideas for Navigating Fall 2020 Programmin...
2020-08-05
40 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Start
The 2020 School Year is going to be a virtual start for many schools. Hear how Amanda Johnson is preparing to support her school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Powtoon: Intro to staff (needs 2020 updates!)
2020-07-31
44 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Creating Community
Hear how Wendy Cope motivates her readers and sponsors clubs and activity nights to create a library community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. IG: @woodstockmslibrary Twitter: @wendypcope 2015 Media Specialist of the Year Woodstock Middle School website Menu of Services (TY Sarah Sansbury) 2018-2019 Annual Report 2019-2020 Annual Report Impossible Possibilities blog
2020-06-28
1h 06
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Social-Emotional Learning: The New Literacy
Learn how Martha Bongiorno builds SEL into her collection and her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Discovering the Remarkable Two Key Ways School Libraries Can Impact Social-Emotional Learning Seven Mindsets Book Lists for Middle Schoolers and Young Adults Create a Difference: Live to Give with Compassionare Makers Program Wakelet: SEL Literacy in the Library Skype with Danny Meyer: A discussion on how social activism impacts the world World Kin...
2020-06-22
52 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Collection Development
Learn how Carrie Betts considers all the stakeholders and steps to building a collection to support the entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Presentation: Strategies for Collection Development Strategies for Collection Development Collection Devt workpage @westmaplemedia cbetts@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2020-06-15
1h 02
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Job Interviews
Learn important strategies for successfully participating in a virtual interview from Courtney Pentland. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ: Making Over Your To-Do List (2/19/2020) SLJ: Time for “Tidying Up” the School Library (2/1/2019) AASL: School Librarian Interview Question Matrix Episode 33: Gainful Employment
2020-06-08
47 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Culture of Reading
Hear how Melissa Thom collaborates in building a culture of reading and strengthens relationships with students remotely! YouTube: Live from the Library #LiteracyInspiredCrafts Website bit.ly/MasksByMelissa Enrichment Resources WHPS Online Professional Learning Melissa Thom’s blog: Joyful Learning Bristow Middle School Virtual Library (a work in progress) Schoolwide Culture of Reading Padlet Book Tasting: Thematic Book Clubs Developing and Nurturing a School-wide Culture of Reading Page Turner Kids: Book Reviews For Kids By Kids Bi...
2020-06-01
53 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
#GoodTrouble and Advocacy
Tune in and hear K.C. Boyd's address microaggressions and share successful strategies for making #goodtrouble in advocating for school librarians and their programs in D.C Public Schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Episode 51: Boss Librarian Episode 62: My Newbery Experience YouTube: AASL’s May 14, 2020 Office Hours: Microaggressions PDF: Examples of Racial Microaggressions PSLA and Allison Mackley School Librarians at the Center of Renewal and Transformation DC Public School Librarians website
2020-05-25
53 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Hygge and Happiness
Learn how Stephanie Fiedler applies the Danish principles of Hygge into library spaces and programming and finds happiness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter - @StephFiedler Instagram - @mrs_fiedler Facebook - @stephanie.fiedler.969 YouTube - Mrs. Fiedler’s Tutorials Pinterest - Mrs. Fiedler’s Pins Davis Drive Elementary Media Center Presentation: Hygge: Using the 10 Danish Principle of Happy Living
2020-05-18
1h 08
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Skype in the Library
Hear Jennifer Lewis share expert strategies and techniques for making the most of Skype in your Library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Skype in the Classroom
2020-05-11
50 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Badges, Minecraft and MORE!!!
Tune in to hear how Jennifer Lewis builds tech into her programming and badges into her lessons and PD. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Building a Community of Readers with Destiny and Biblionasium Microsoft Educator Center Adobe Education Exchange Video of Minecraft in the Library Presentation: A Whole New World with Minecraft
2020-05-04
52 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
OERs
Learn how Amanda Jones uses OERs to support her library program and her teachers. Presentation: Let’s talk OER On Curriculum: How Pinterest and TpT Exacerbate Inequity Guide to Creative Commons Creative Commons Downloadable Guides Defining Open Content KQ: When “Open” isn’t Open: Understanding Copyright and Permissions for OER
2020-04-27
49 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Boosting Circulation
Are you doing everything you can to encourage checkouts? Chelsea Groustra and Christina Zimmerman share their strategies! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Clipboard: 2nd grade Scavenger Hunt Tables: 2nd Color the books you like Clipboard: 3rd grade Scavenger Hunt Clipboard: 4th Interest Inventory Tables: 5th Interest Inventory Reflection Checklist
2020-04-20
1h 09
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Virtual Libraries and Librarians
Learn how Angie Miller has transformed her program into a virtual one while still supporting her school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Your PLN: Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy KQ: The School Library Is Still Open! Ten Ways to Change Our Physical Spaces into Virtual Libraries (April 7, 2020) Inter-Lakes Jr/Sr High Library Blog It’s a Matter of Fact Vogue: I can’t read a book right now
2020-04-15
55 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Middle School Programming
Learn award-winning strategies from Laura Foy on supporting all students, all subjects AND building reading culture. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Denham Springs Junior High Library Instagram: @dsjh_library Menu of Offerings End-of-Year Infographic
2020-04-12
57 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Communal Space
Who hasn't had their library space used and misused? Sara Marshall shares her strategies for addressing this challenge. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Sticky Wickets, or things they don’t teach you in library school
2020-04-06
45 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Student Voice
Learn how Angela Wojtecki promotes student voice in her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Angela Wojtecki’s webpage Podcast: Nordonia Innovators Example of Services Menu
2020-03-30
55 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Elementary Programming and Nonfiction
Wendy Garland shares strategies for promoting both her library program and nonfiction collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. MSLA (Feb 2018) Recipe for a Lunch Bunch Blog: Listen. Connect. Empower. Reader Leader Launch Reader Leaders Buy Books Open Library during Recess One Book Dedham “Unorganized disaster” Nonfiction neighborhoods Coding With Diverse Books Wakelet Nonfiction activities in our library Clipboard: 2nd grade Scavenger...
2020-03-22
1h 01
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Tech Tools for US
Finally. An edtech presentation created by and for school librarians. Tune in to hear my MACUL presentation "Time for Tech to Work for Us" I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Choice Board Week 1 Choice Board Week 2 Presentation: Time for Tech to Work for US! Recommended Podcasts
2020-03-16
1h 07
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Teaching from Stage to Screen: Heather Moorefield-Lang
Be inspired by a favorite instructor at UNC Greensboro. UNC Greensboro Bio Blog: TechFifteen YouTube: TechFifteen
2020-03-09
48 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Supporting ELLs
Hear Michelle Craig share her strategies for providing an inviting and supportive space for English Language Learners. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. AASL survey reveals U.S. school libraries lack materials to support needs of ELLs “The Go To Strategies: Scaffolding Options for Teachers of English Language Learners” “Ten Ways to Support ELLs in the School Library”
2020-03-02
48 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
My Newbery Experience: K.C. Boyd
Ever wonder what it is like to serve on the Newbery Award Selection Committee? K.C. Boyd gives us an insider's perspective. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. K.C. pinned video on Twitter
2020-02-23
54 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Let's End Literacy Shaming
What role do you play in ending literacy shaming? Learn about Steve Tetreault's campaign to raise awareness and support our readers and their book choices. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Annie Ward’s The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books “Literacy Shaming PSA 1: Genre & Level” on YouTube “Literacy Shaming PSA 2: Adult Expectations” on YouTube “Literacy Shaming PSA 3: ‘Boy books’ v. ‘Girl books’” on YouTube Steve Tetreault’s website Knowledge Quest: “Stop Literacy Shaming! Engaging the So-called ‘Non-reade...
2020-02-17
50 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Genrefication in the Elementary Library
Tune in as Maggi Rohde shares the process and considerations for genrefying her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Bryant Elementary School Library webpage
2020-02-09
44 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Reader's Choice
What does reader's choice look like in your library? Listen to how Jenelle Crocker balances the challenges of choice with the realities we face in our libraries every day. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Reflection page We Are Pressuring Students to Read Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon If we want our youngest students to love reading, we have to do 3 things Powerful Things Happen When We Let Kids Choose What They Read Bryant Elem...
2020-02-03
59 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Building Bridges with a Connected Makerspace
Makerspace can be powerful extensions of our library programming. Hear how Tamiko Brown extends makerspace opportunities to the classrooms and home with her students! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Meet Tamiko Brown, SLJ’s 2017 School Librarian of the Year Makerspace Blog AASL: Building Bridges Between Makerspace and Curriculum Creating Mobile Maker Education Library Programs Follett Titlewave: Makerspace and Innovation (Currated by Tamiko) Mock Newbery Book Club: Podcast with students (podcast episode) Mix i...
2020-01-26
50 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Adulting 101: Life After High School
Hear how Joy Currie empowered her graduating seniors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed after high school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLJ: Expanding Library Collections To Meet The Needs Of The Community Adulting 101: Life After High School
2020-01-20
35 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Teaching Inquiry and ISTE Certification
Hear how Laurie Alden inspires inquiry in her students and her journey to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Global Read Aloud ISTE’s Certification FAQ page Laurie Alden’s TPT page
2020-01-13
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
A Balancing Act: Work and School
There is nothing easy about working full-time while completing a Masters degree in Library Science. Hear Patrick Taylor share his story. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Michigan school libraries are still in limbo. Why? Patrick Taylor’s YouTube channel School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University FAQs for Experimental School Library Media Specialist Program Libraries 2020: It’s No Coincidence Twitter: @takeupthemantle Instagram: @gvtaylorp.reads
2020-01-06
52 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students
Listen as Kelly Boston shares strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Queer Eye for the Library A Silent Crisis (available in Michigan) GLSEN Library as Safe Space, Librarian as Ally GLSEN Activities (K-12 lesson plans and program materials) GLSEN 2019-2020 School Calendar ALA’s Rainbow Roundtable We Need Diverse Books
2019-12-16
1h 00
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Coding and Collaboration
Tune in as Kelly Hincks shares strategies for collaboration and resources for coding in your library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ The Glass Half Full: Focusing on the Positive KQ The Ready to Code (RtC) Collection KQ 4 Thoughts from an Elementary School Tour KQ Summarizing with Dash: A Collaborative Project with 1st Grade ALA’s Libraries Ready to Code CF First - A Google for Education initiative ALA Ready t...
2019-12-09
46 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Schoolwide Culture of Reading
Tune in to hear Melissa Thom share her strategies and resources for building a schoolwide culture of reading. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Padlet: Schoolwide Culture of Reading Creating and sustaining a Schoolwide Culture of Reading Website: Joyful Learning Website: The Joyful Teacher Librarian KidLit Quiz STEM Literacy Lessons Jarred Amato: Teaching and Reading in a book desert Lee and Low: Classroom Library Questionnaire
2019-12-02
59 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Boss Librarian: K.C. Boyd
Be inspired as K.C. Boyd shares her journey and strategies for motivating readers and makes #GoodTrouble for her library everyday. K,C.’s blog: The Audacious Librarian K.C.’s website K.C.’s SlideShare SJL K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers SJL Chicago Hope: K.C. Boyd edCircuit interview with Dr. Rod Berger The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Street Literature East St. Louis School Libraries Circulation Report
2019-11-25
50 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Mighty Little Librarian: Tiffany Whitehead
Whether it is ISTE or EdCamp, teaching PD or changing libraries, Tiffany Whitehead brings experience and expertise. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Book Club for Kids with Kitty Felde My students’ episode (4 min) Blog: Mighty Little Librarian
2019-11-18
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget
Tune in as Amanda Jones shares strategies for being awarded grants and locating creative funding for her library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Resource page: Amanda Jones “Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget”
2019-11-08
1h 11
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
The Future of Our Biography Sections
Tune in to hear great strategies and suggestions on how to renew interest in this often underappreciated corner of our collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Awful Library Books NYT’s Telling Trump’s Story to Children Tara Thomas on Social Media Instagram- @thomastt1213 Twitter- @thomastt1223 Website- thomastt1223.wixsite.com/learnlitlive
2019-11-04
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
EdTech Trailblazer: Nikki D. Robertson
Tune in to hear Nikki D. Robertson share her perspectives on using social media to promote student learning and our role as EdTech leaders. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Incredibly True Adventures of an EdTech Trailblazer Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to Enhance Professional Development and Student Learning (Digital Age Librarians)
2019-10-28
45 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Littles in Our Libraries
Learn strategies and find lots of resources you can use with your youngest patrons! Amanda Johnson shares her techniques for working with Littles everyday. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ: 12 (Mostly cheap) Teacher Tricks that Work in an Elementary Library (Kelly Hincks) Animals can’t check books out of the library (Google Slides) Episode 46 At-a-Glance resource page Surf Seats www.fallingacornsmightyoaks.com (personal blog site, lots of library related resources including Follett Destiny tutorials, some cra...
2019-10-21
56 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Readers' Advisory and MAME 46
Learn strategies to address the most challenging of student checkout personalities and hear from school librarians during our annual state conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Advocating for our Graphic Novel Collections (2 min Powtoon) Challenge Accepted! Readers Advisory and your MOST Challenging Readers (my presentation at MAME)
2019-10-14
57 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Occupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous?
Dangers are lurking all around our libraries. Our jobs impact everything from what we wear to our health and our mindset. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Live Oak Middle School Librarian Receives National Attention NYT: Monica Potts In the land of self-defeat Twitter resources - Thanks Jenelle ISTE’s 40 education Twitter chats worth your time Twitter Education Chats Nikki D Robertson’s blog post Twitter for Librarians
2019-10-07
51 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Advocacy at the State and District Level
It isn't enough to promote your program at the building level. Tune in to find out how 2 experts made a difference in their districts and home states. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ: Your PLN: Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy? Michigan Public Radio’s program Stateside’s interview with Kathy Lester MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education) Advocacy resources The Importance of Advocacy at the State Level The District Library Newslet...
2019-09-27
49 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Challenged and Banned Books Week
Tune in for reflections on the upcoming Banned Books Week and an important conversation with Deb Zeman. Resources and additional podcast recommendations included. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Tennessean.com Harry Potter books removed from St. Edward Catholic School due to ‘curses and spells’ (Sept 6, 2019) @DebZemanLMS BannedBooksWeek Tweet Celina ISD Library Services YouTube: Dav Pilkey on banning books School Library Journal: Pat Scales column “Scales on Censorship” ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Blog...
2019-09-22
43 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Using Social Media to Showcase Your Library Program
Listen as Amanda Jones shares her award-winning strategies for successfully promoting your library program on social media. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Put Your Self(ie) Out There: Using Social Media to Showcase Your School Library 2019 International Bookmark Exchange Project Digital International Bookmark Exchange Project Bee Cause Project Our website ALA’s Banned Book Week Resource Page
2019-09-14
50 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students
Tune in for a fascinating interview with JoyAnn Boudreau for strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ and ALL students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Blog: Jumping With Joy ISTE presentation: Resources and Strategies to Support LGBTQ+ Students Wakelet page of collection development resources Wakelet page of LGBTQ PD No More Ghosts by K. A. Holt EduPrideAlliance GLSEN School Calendar 2019-2020 Recommended podcast episodes: KidLit Women...
2019-09-09
53 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Advice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!)
Welcome to Season 2! This summer, school librarians, shared their best suggestions, tips and tricks for building relationships, managing your time, prioritizing, programming and a librarian's mindset! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. New on the Job: A School Librarians Guide to Success 2nd edition 5 Tips for New School Librarians (and those who aren’t so new) 3 Strategies for a First-Time Librarian 10 Tips for New School Librarians! 15 of the Absolute Best Podcasts for Children’s Books ...
2019-08-31
41 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
nErDcampMI 2019
Hear all about the excitement in Parma Michigan this week and learn how you can create a nErDcamp of your own. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLJ’s Neverending Search by Joyce Valenza: ISTE Librarians’ Takeaways (Crowdsourced) Updated ISTE Librarians Network News: ISTE19 Resources KidLit These Days on Apple Podcasts BookRiot’s The Kids Are Alright Newsletter signup (KidLit and MG) nErDcamp2019 website 2019 Nerd Camp Walkthrough (8 min) Library Card Tote Ba...
2019-07-11
35 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
ICYMI: Season 1
Tune in for the highlights of every episode of Season 1. And be sure to revisit any episodes you may have missed. Happy Listening! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Leave a voice message! What advice would you give to a 1st year? Texas Bluebonnet Master List Announced
2019-07-06
31 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
ISTE 19
Tune in to hear all about how school librarians connected and networked at the largest international ed tech conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Leave a voice message! What advice would you give to a 1st year? Shared ISTE Resources: Mr. Davola’s Google folder Ditch That Textbook Wakelet 10 EdTech presentations by Eric Curtis The Edublogger’s Resource Page Periodic Table of Google Extensions Google Tools you should be using in...
2019-06-30
35 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Self-Advocacy: WE Are The Resource
How do you prove your value to your building? Promoting ourselves and ALL the skills we bring is essential if we are going to protect our role in our schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. A District’s Biggest Bargain 21st Century School Library Media Specialist Why school librarians matter Elizabeth Hutchinson: Why do teachers need librarians? 10 Reasons why librarians are more important than ever The Many Hats of the School Librarian
2019-06-17
33 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
EXTREME Weeding
Are some areas of your collection protected from weeding? What about the classics, award winners and even your reference section? Tune in to find out why your collection benefits from EXTREME weeding. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. 100% Book Return Awards NYC School Library Guidebook: Weeding But it was an award winner! A Passion for Weeding Winning at Weeding Seven Answers to Seven Questions Episode 354: Weeding is Fundamental/Packhorse Librarians
2019-06-10
28 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Gainful Employment
Summertime means interview season is upon us. Tune in and learn how resumes and interviews have changed over the years. School Librarians and educators of all grade levels can benefit from all these resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Sketchnote by H. Herwig Podcast: 10 tips to land your first teaching job AASL’s Finding a Job ALA’s Resume Yay or Resume Nay? Cult of Pedagogy: Job Interview Advice for teachers Joyce Valenza’s...
2019-06-03
33 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
45 Minutes Feels Like FOREVER!!!
What do you do when checkout has ended but the classes keep coming to the library? Consider the suggestions and visit the attached resources which you can use today to make these last visits to the library meaningful and fun for everyone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Donalyn Miller: The Key to Summer Reading At-A-Glance Ideas for 45 minute classes Go Noodle Go Summer YouTube: Storytime with Ryan and Craig
2019-05-20
33 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Summer Reading Programs
How do you promote summer reading in your library? What can School Librarians do to minimize the "summer slide"? I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLANZA: Successful Summer Reading Programmes NZ National Library: School Libraries-Encourage Summer Reading Components of High-Quality Summer Reading Programs NEA’s Summer Reading Resources Collaborative Summer Reading Program Making a Splash With Summer Reading
2019-05-13
40 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Summer Plans For Your Library
As if the end of the year weren't chaotic enough, there's a good chance plans have been made for your library. Tune in this month for episodes devoted to the the unique challenges we face during the last weeks of school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. 30 Books for 30 Days of Ramadan Global Read Aloud 2019 Metro elementary schools keep libraries open to combat “summer slide” Libraries are Bridging the Summer Gap for Hungry Kids
2019-05-06
30 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Burnout and Self-Care
Thanks to the nature of our profession, we will all experience some level of burnout during our careers. Learn the signs and how you can find the self-care which best serves your needs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mayo Clinic: Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Got a minute? Instruction tune-up for time pressed librarians Cult of Pedagogy April 14, 2019 Episode 119 Angela Watson’s 40-Hour Teacher Workweek Club Avoiding School Librarian Burnout: Simple S...
2019-04-29
37 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Graphic Novels: Preaching to the Choir
Do you get pushback about your graphic novels? Does everyone support your students reading these books? Join me as we consider the misconceptions and winning rationale to promote graphic novels for all our students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Annie Ward: The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books ALA: Schools and Minor Rights 2019 ALSC’s Graphic Novel Reading List Graphic Novelizations in the ELA Classroom Newsmaker: Stan Lee NYT’s Review Anne Frank’s Diary: T...
2019-04-15
29 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
I've Learned I Still Have A Lot To Learn
How often do you feel like you are expected to be the expert only to realize just how much you actually don't know. Good news! School Librarians are expert search engines. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Crain’s Detroit Business: WSU to roll out fast-track librarian certificate (February 19, 2019) FAQs for WSU’s Experimental School Library Media Specialist Certificate Program AL Magazine: The Badass Librarians of Jeopardy! Time: GOT Why Medieval Libraries Chained their Books Lo...
2019-04-08
29 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Book Bounty Hunter: The WORST Job Ever
How do you address lost and ruined books in your library? This is a challenge libraries have always faced. There are no easy answers and yet, our collections depend on loss prevention and recovery. Tune in and decide for yourself. The Guardian: Fine owed by George Washington NBC: Library Waives Fees for Sully’s Waterlogged Books Slate: Long Overdue Chicago Tribune Sept 2012: CPL closes book on amnesty Smithsonian: This Library System is Willing to Forgive Your Fine...Just this Once Queens Library: Read Down Your Fees Bo...
2019-04-01
30 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Learn. Grow. Lead
Join me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews from #MACUL19 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Lifelines with hosts Ann Braden and Saadia Faruki Book Riot: Presenting KidLit These Days 21 Books you Should Add to Your Library that Share Muslim Voices Rachel Mainero’s Innovative Learning Hub My presentation at MACUL RIP BookFlix: Now what? Dr. K. Mattson tinyu...
2019-03-25
33 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
There’s a Substitute in Your Library. What could possibly go wrong?!?!?
Do you dread leaving your library even for 1 day? You aren't alone. Tune in and I'll share some nightmares - and some helpful tips for preparing for the day you too have a substitute in the library. KQ: Your PLN - Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy School Librarians - A Reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone? The Book Wrangler: Wrangling up the best in Children’s Literature Planbook.com (promo code "free6SLU" for new users to receive 6 months free when you create a new account)
2019-03-11
27 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Traveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The Loop
Covering multiple libraries is becomming more and more common. Listen and learn about strategies for keeping organized and ready to teach whether you teach in 1 library or 4!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Texas SLs left out of$5K raise to teachers Presentation on February 2019: Michigan School Libraries Chicago Tribune review: Lightning Thief The Musical 8 Things to Do To Stay Sane as a Traveling Teacher SLU Marquee - Make your own copy and modify E...
2019-03-04
32 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Dr. Seuss
Where does Dr. Seuss fit in our collection today? Join me as I wrestle with the contentious issue of racist and xenophobic art by a much loved children's author. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Kindergarten: Story time: (“other stories” in The Sneeches” Too many Daves, What was I scared of? Tables: coloring "His real name was..." 1st Grade: Story time: (“other stories” in Yertle the Turtle) Gertrude McFuzz Tables: coloring "he wrote 44 books..." ...
2019-02-25
23 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
21 Genius Hour
Have your teachers included Genius Hours, Passion Projects or 20% Time in their lessons? If so, this is your time to shine. Time to showcase your collection, research lessons, databases and collaboration skills! Kamala Harris reads to students Forbes: Kamala Harris's New Book Tour Is Seen as a Soft Launch of 2020 Campaign AP News: Kamala Harris plans a picture book version of her memoir Planet Money: The Indicator Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 Backpack kid sues Fortnite for stealing his dance moves Bookmark entry form - make a copy and edit...
2019-02-18
21 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Self-Published Books
What do you do when you are handed a self-published book? How does your library include these books in your collection? Join me as I consider the process and implications that come with self-publication. Schoolcraft edcamp schedule matrix Vox: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark YouTuber Jimmy Champane’s Everything we know so far It’s Been a Minute’s Interview with Angie Thomas NYT’s Interview with Angie Thomas Washington Post: Madeleine L’Engle’s Rejections Joanna Penn’s Pros And Cons Alisha Krpala...
2019-02-11
26 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Podcasts And You
Where do podcasts fit into your life? Join me as I share all the podcasts which help me do my job everyday. Podcasts offer us a perfect way to personalize our PD. Perhaps you'll find a new favorite. NYT: Endeavor, Always Looking to Grow Forbes: Changing Your Brain Do you consider Podcasting part of Social Media? Xerox commercial from the 1977 Superbowl Updated Xerox commercial 40 years later Podcasts on Literature: Books Between Podcast with host Corrina Allen The Children’s Book Podcast hosted by Matthew...
2019-02-04
29 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Give Them What They Want
How do you strike a balance in purchasing for your collection? What do you do to insure your students' choices are included and to what extent does crude humor find its way onto your shelves? Take a listen and decide for yourself. Colby Sharp’s newsletter and video Intellectual Freedom Blog: Librarians Beware: Self-Censorship The Booklist Reader: Whats’s with the Underwear in Picture Books? Children’s Book Review: 7 Underwear Books for Kids NYT: Beyond Battles, Boogers and Pranks
2019-01-28
26 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Self-Censorship Is Real
How often have you resorted to self-censorship in your collection, circulation and checkout procedures? Is it just cowardly or have we just decided that compromising is necessary? This episode will ask you to call into question many practices used in school libraries today. Wendy Rickman’s Study of Self-Censorship Phillip Nel’s Nine Kinds of Pie A Dirty Little Secret: Self-Censorship NYT’s Telling Trump’s Story to Children PW’s Children’s Choice Award Finalist Stirs Controversy
2019-01-21
25 min
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Celebrity Authors and Politics in Our Collection
What do you honestly think about celebrity authors' contribution to children's lit? Are children's books becoming more politicized? Will your collection benefit from Netflix's latest sensation Tidying Up? Tune in to find out. schoollibrariansunited@gmail.com CNN: Netflix has people (serenely) bulldozing their closets, and thrift stores are riding the wave By AJ Willingham and Andrea Diaz (January 12, 2019) CBS: Interview with John Lithgow YouTube: Remarkable Farkle McBride with music Ranker’s List of Celebrity Authors The Guardian: Why political books for kids are more popular than ev...
2019-01-14
20 min