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The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast069. "QUEST: A Framework for Navigating the Choppy Waters of Information Literacy" with Meredith ButtsGuest: 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 wa...
2026-03-0246 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast068. "Presentation Skills, Or How NOT to Bore Your Audience to Tears" with Stacy GilbertGuest: 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: MamaGilbsLibrary@gmail.com Handle: MamaGilbs I can most regularly...
2026-02-2355 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast067. "Helping Students License Their Artwork" with Rachel GroverGuest: 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: NBCTLibrarian13@gmail.com Handle: @rgrov1013 I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/rgrov1013.bsky.social Check in with...
2026-02-1641 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast066. "BFFs (Books for Fun) Reading Initiative" with Marcia KochelGuest: 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...
2026-01-261h 02
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast065. "True Book Fair" with Kannan CangroGuest: 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...
2026-01-1955 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast064. "Mini Mic Monday" with Dr. Heather ThoreGuest: 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: heatherthore...
2026-01-1239 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast063. "The Winter Games" with Maura MadiganGuest: 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: mbmadigan@fcps.edu Handle: @mauramadigan7 I can most regularly be found...
2026-01-0548 min
Book Flood PodcastDr. Steve Tetreault on Library Advocacy (E47)Dr. Steve Tetreault is a school library media specialist for a 7-8 middle school that is part of a 7-12 complex building. In addition to being the school library media specialist for the middle school, he helps manage the collection for the high school. Steve is the creator of the School Librarian Learning Network.For more information about Steve Tetreault: http://drtlovesbooks.comFor more information about Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com
2025-12-2944 minBook Flood PodcastSteve Tetreault on Library Advocacy Resources (E47)Dr. Steve Tetreault discusses his career trajectory from an English teacher to a school librarian, highlighting the challenges and advocacy efforts for school libraries. He also explores the impact of technology and AI on education, emphasizing the importance of digital awareness over the concept of digital natives. The conversation covers a range of topics including digital footprint and online privacy, the School Library Learning Network, professional writing and podcasting, the impact of social media on library career, influential childhood books, and current reading material. The discussion delves into the importance of educating students about online privacy, the challenges of...
2025-12-2944 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast062. "Broken Books Build Community" with Rain SmithGuest: 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...
2025-12-2259 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast061. "Book Club Bash" with Stacy BrownGuest: 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...
2025-12-151h 10
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast060. "Winter Book Give-Away" with Melissa SniderGuest: 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...
2025-12-081h 08
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast059. "Topic Tasting for Research Projects" with Pamela VerfaillieGuest: 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...
2025-12-0156 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast058. "Read Out of the Box" with Quentin TaylorGuest: 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: ...
2025-11-2455 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast000. S3 Raffle Winner, Guest Search, & Book BreakThis 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...
2025-11-0304 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast057. Poem in your Pocket with Nicole Smith-Schultz, M.Ed.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...
2025-10-0638 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast056. Para-Experiential Living & Technology with Michael CzajkowskiGuest: 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 SchoolLibLearning@gmail.com 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 m...
2025-09-2948 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast055. Active Learning: Mapping the Library with Amy BrownleeGuest: 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...
2025-09-1541 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast054. Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace with Rachel GroverGuest: 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...
2025-09-0845 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast053. Author Visits with Katie McNamaraGuest: 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
2025-09-011h 02
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast052. Information Organization with Meredith ButtsFellow 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:
2025-04-0753 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast051. "Creating a Culture of Reading" with Sarah DucharmeSarah 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...
2025-03-3139 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast050. "Biography Bowling" with Bernadette RocheWhen 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...
2025-03-1733 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast049. Interactive History with Rachael WelshMy 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...
2025-03-0345 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast048. Increasing Independence & Engagement via Library Skills with Gwen BlumbergFirst-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:
2025-02-2455 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast047. "Troybery Author Blitz & Young Teen Lit" with Christina ChatelI 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...
2025-02-0349 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast046. THROWBACK: "When Fact Meets Fiction: Using Research in Creative Projects" with Ryan Bani TahmasebThis 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...
2025-01-2031 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast045. "Finding Your Next Read" with Michael CzajkowskiMy friend Mike is back to chat about our different strategies for finding our next reads and keeping track of our TBR lists!
2025-01-1344 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast044. "Removing Barriers to Access" with Lindsey KimeryLindsey 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-ydBhXooyn5N7bUupeK7ww4md1PKfYKQD6...
2025-01-0655 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast043. THROWBACK: "Digital Learning Day" from Barbara JohnsonThis 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 Chec...
2024-12-3042 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast042. THROWBACK: Student Podcasting with Melissa ThomThis 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...
2024-12-2338 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast041. "Data-Driven School Librarianship" with Heather HornorTexan-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!
2024-12-1653 min
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2024-12-091h 12
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast040. "Writer's Week" with Jennifer Fox EberleI 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
2024-12-091h 01
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast039. "School Librarians Supporting Student Writing" with Ryan Bani TahmasebRyan 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: ...
2024-12-0257 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast038. "Shared Adventures: Bridging Special Needs Education and Library Resources" with Andrea KellerI 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: Webs...
2024-11-2538 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast037. Getting an Outside Perspective with Michael CzajkowskiThis 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!
2024-11-1852 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast036. "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day" with K.C. BoydWhile 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 sc...
2024-11-1154 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast035. THROWBACK: "Smash Boom Debates" with LaDawna HarringtonThis 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...
2024-11-0439 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast034. "Freedom to Read" with Andrea CaporaleI 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 Les...
2024-10-2140 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast033. THROWBACK: "Bullying Prevention Month" with K.C. Boyd**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
2024-10-1429 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast029. "Manga & Comic Con Project-Based Learning" with Ashley HawkinsAshley 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/...
2024-10-1247 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast032. "Stories of Displacement: Promoting Empathy and Understanding Through VR and Text" with Dr. Andrea TrudeauFriends, 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 Again...
2024-10-0744 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast031. "Origami in the Library" with Wendy GarlandI 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 boo...
2024-09-3034 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast030. "Comics as Artifacts" with Tim SmythTim Smyth is a school-librarian-by-association. We've known each other since I met him at a school librarian conference where Tim was presenting on the importance of having comics and graphic novels in classrooms and school libraries. He and I are definintely on the same page! Here, Tim shares a lesson that is near and dear to his heart, and his work as an educator. Guest: Tim Smyth, educator and Eisner award nominated author Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Comics as Artifacts Lesson: https://historycomics.edublogs.org/2014/09/25/comics-as-artifacts/ Add'l Lin...
2024-09-1636 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) PodcastManga & Comic Con Project-Based Learning with Ashley HawkinsAshley 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/...
2024-09-091h 00
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast028. "Introduction to AI" with Katie CapshawTennessee school librarian Katie Capshaw is one of those people who feels like a friend after you've just met. She's here to share how she introduces her 8th graders to AI. This lesson has lots of adaptability, and could easily spin off some additional lessons. Settle in and enjoy the final episode of Season 1! Guest: Katie Capshaw Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Introduction to Ai Lesson: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/what-is-ai Add'l Links: https://schoolai.com/ Book Break: Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd T...
2024-06-171h 00
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast027. "Information Literacy & Reliability" with Steve TetreaultIt's me again! In the penultimate episode of Season 1, I'm sharing a lesson on information literacy that helped my students start to wrap their minds around two key concepts when it comes to considering any information: Context and Perspective. Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7-8 Resources: Information Literacy & Reliable Sources Lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TDCqafzR9uZ-y3n3y9n98vUwMQcSbbvKrCrANtp1evs/edit#slide=id.p All the Argument & Debate lessons & materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LF4D4Gpf_jSzDuyIzi1fX5MwTb_glMNo?usp=drive_lin...
2024-06-1029 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast026. "Research Smarter by Planning & Visualizing" with Steve TetreaultYour intrepid host shares a lesson he's found helpful in preparing students (and teachers) to do better research in less time. Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7-8, 9-12 Resources: Planning & Visualizing Lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NBBdpOoktZ66HbodRXfpWF5WaHzuWaWEz7zQb4OJi40/edit#slide=id.p Add'l Links: See all the lessons for my "secret info lit" class here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LF4D4Gpf_jSzDuyIzi1fX5MwTb_glMNo?usp=drive_link Book Break: Fifty-Fo...
2024-06-0327 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast025. "Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program" with Maura MadiganVirginia school librarian Maura Madigan has taken the idea of reading to pets to a whole new level as a way to support her school's literacy efforts. Guest: Maura Magigan Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program Lesson: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MidinPgjzMl25QmKJwlwA-jDjxWYv47G?usp=sharing Book Break: The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard Casa Paloma Retreat Where to find Maura: Handle: @mauramadigan7 (X and Bluesky) https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan Check in with us, and check us...
2024-05-2740 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast024. "Holocaust Memorial Exhibit" from Melissa CoreyMelissa Corey shares so much of her work and so many ideas - and here she's sharing an amazing exhibit, along with ideas for her process of creating museum-like exhibits in her library! Guest: Melissa Corey Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Holocaust Memorial Exhibit Lesson: https://fb.watch/rXxGavabSy/ Book Break: Free Lunch by Rex Ogle - My goal is to meet Rex Ogle so I can tell him in person how much our students appreciate his books! Where to find Melissa Corey: Website: htt...
2024-05-2043 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast023. Bookprints: An Exploration of Our Reading Journey with Todd BurlesonI was fortunate enough to befriend Todd online, and his energy and enthusiasm were always a ray of sunshine on my day! Here, the 2016 SLJ School Librarian of the Year shares a great lesson that ticks so many boxes! While Todd does this with his upper elementary students, this could easily become a great lesson for upper grades as well! Guest: Todd Burleson, School Librarian Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6 Resources: Bookprints: An Exploration of Our Reading Journey Lesson: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vEf27cCsul1C7osvf3KyF85zsU--DNBX?usp=drive_lin...
2024-05-1349 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast022. "Sociology - School Culture Case Study Lesson" with Kaitlyn CarpenterTexas high school librarian Kaitlyn Carpenter shares this great lesson that connects her students' academic work to their yearbooks! Guest: Kaitlyn Carpenter (aka Carpe_Librarian) Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Sociology - School Culture Case Study Lesson: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15czk9bmM4vPI3MWsKbD5ughYFeZAt-mN?usp=sharing Book Break: Thrillers: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé That's Not My Name by Megan Lally Realistic/Romance: Exactly Where you Need to Be by Amelia Dian...
2024-05-0659 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast021. "Build Your Own Search Engine!" with Steve TetreaultI'm back - this time, with an actual lesson! Check out how you can build your own custom search engines that will only search within the sources you select - handy for you, handy for students, handy for staff! Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: Build Your Own Search Engine! Lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQgq3iy0Hiiq8JU6Vr3m8jrH7dzxQYaIAB0SxwEHtdlyBGfWoVw-eey3vpFNmFJ5GX45wEoP88tbPMb/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Book Break: The Meister of Decimen City by Bren...
2024-04-2928 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast020. SPECIAL: "Behind the Scenes" with Steve TetreaultThis week is a special episode of the podcast. I've been travelling, and haven't been able to record one of our usual episodes with a guest. But I didn't want to leave you hanging, either, so we're doing something different this week. We're going to start with the book break, followed by a special surprise.
2024-04-2206 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast019. "Makery Bakery" with Christopher HuntThis week, the SLLN Podcast goes international as Canadian school librarian Christopher Hunt joins us to share his science-focused "Makery Bakery" lesson, where second graders make bread and butter! Guest: Christopher Hunt, Chris (he/him) Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: #MakeryBakery : States of Matter via Bread- and Butter-Making Lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QdhbK-wNfBeOZTvlPWeUGH-L5Ib-cA7Zlz5pypF9-x0/edit Add'l Links: 3 Links with pictures of the whole process of baking bread in the library: https://x.com/exlibrismrhunt/status/1579576580837629952?s=61&t=Tv9BKUdb0H2ork...
2024-04-1532 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast018. "AI in Literacy" - and Beyond! with Miss Jean DarnellMiss Jean Darnell, known online as Awaken Librarian, is a careful thinker and diligent researcher. In this episode, she shares some lessons and thoughts about AI in education. Guest: Ms. Jean Darnell Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Using AI for Literacy Lesson: https://www.awakenlibrarian.com/2023/04/using-ai-for-literacy-exciting-prompts.html Add'l Links: https://ditchthattextbook.com/about/ Book Break: Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine by Uché Blackstock Where to find Ms. Jean Darnell: Website: https://awakenlibrarian.com Handle: @AwakenLibrarian ...
2024-04-081h 03
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast017. "Learn About Each Other Using Hexagonal Thinking" from Kelly HincksKelly Hincks has been sharing wonderful lessons over on the Knowledge Quest blog for years - if you've been missing them, be sure to check them out! In this episode, she shares how she has students use hexagonal thinking to get to know each other in a fun and creative way. This lesson can be adapted in many ways to get students thinking creatively across the curriculum - and you can be the hero who brings this into collaborations with your staff! Guest: Kelly Hincks Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, Preschool age 3 and age 4 R...
2024-04-0137 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast016. "Wakelet Student Ambassadors" with Deb Zeman"Everything's bigger in Texas" is not just a saying, as school librarian Deb Zeman will prove in this episode! The lesson is big, the resources are big, the Book Break is big - and the implications for our students are big! Guest: Deb Zeman/MS Librarian Grades taught: 6-8 Resources: Wakelet Student Ambassador Program: https://wakelet.com/wake/z7FWzla_1fiAlwlJ7p-hG (this also includes the links to the Certified Student Course and the Portfolio Course.) Final Wakelet Student Ambassador Certificates: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_nHaxmfM/79K5...
2024-03-2544 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast015. "The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story" with Laurie StansburyTennessee school librarian (and generally wonderful human) Laurie Stansbury shares the lesson she does with the book The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story by Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator) - and both the book and the lesson are lovely! Guest: Laurie Stansbury Grades: K-5 Resources: "The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story" (same name as the book) Lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/188aT4KP9US_HfqLvl610PUWJ6TqAoaU_l9yO5JQvLJU/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: Youtube link of book being recorded: https://youtu.be/JLxFioeUcjo?si=7...
2024-03-1837 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast014. "Game of Quotes" with Katie McNamaraThe ever-delightful Katie McNamara shares how she uses "Game of Quotes" as a lesson in collaboration with her teachers, and gets requests from both students and staff for more! Guest: Katie McNamara, High School Teacher Librarian & Fresno Pacific University Program Director, Teacher Librarian Program Resources: Game of Quotes Lesson: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF9EWHvGw0/6I1M71IhOI_Y4BCJdYcDyA/edit?utm_content=DAF9EWHvGw0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Book Break: Your Lonely Nights are Over by Adam Sass You're Not Supposed to Die Toni...
2024-03-1135 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonLet's Roll: RPGs in Our LibrariesLucas Maxwell provides librarians with EVERYTHING they need to host role-playing games in our libraries. 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 Do...
2024-03-081h 13
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast013. "Curiosity Project" from Gab CasieriNew Jersey is in the house! 4-6 school librarian Gab Casieri shares how she gets research skills and critical thinking embedded in her "Curiosity Project" lesson! Resources: Curiosity Project Lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B8ePsu1vzo_4tdwUKO0sXG-j_GQO98s4tK-WhelOI6U/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: https://www.noodletools.com/ Book Break: I have been recommending Rupert Holmes's Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide. It's really terrific. The audio is fantastic with Neil Patrick Harris and Simon Vance narrating.
2024-03-0445 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast012. "Renaissance Art Tour" from Erika LongFriends, if you haven't gotten to know school librarian Erika Long, what have you been doing with yourself? She is an amazing practitioner, and we're lucky to get to learn from her this week! She's bringing her middle grades "Renaissance Art Tour" to us, and I have no doubt you'll find the lesson - and Ericka - as engaging as I do! Resources: Renaissance Art Tour Lesson: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF626h2v_I/9_2VXHyjaZhlM4V8KRcf4A/edit?utm_content=DAF626h2v_I&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sh...
2024-02-2638 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast011. "Community Improvement" with Dustin HensleyYa'll, we've got Dustin Hensley in the house! This Tennessee high school librarian is all about experiential, authentic learning, as his "Community Improvement" lesson clearly demonstrates. (On a completely unrelated note, Dustin is also the KING of grant writing - if you're looking for tips, he's the man!) Learn along with me from this font of knowledge! Resources: Links: https://sdgs.un.org/goals https://dev-xqcompetencies.xqsuperschool.org/ Book Break: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski Where to find Dustin Hensley: Handle...
2024-02-1944 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast010. "The 5 Types of Nonfiction" with Tom BoberTom's online handle is "Captain Library" because that's his school, but it's also a fitting title, because Tom is THE MAN when it comes to all things library - particularly primary sources! (If you haven't checked out The Primary Source Podcast, you are missing out.) He has collaborated with author Melissa Stewart in the past, and here he shares his lesson on how he presents Stewart's five kinds of nonfiction with students (and staff). It's helped me rethink my approach to nonfiction - maybe it'll spark something for you, too! Resources: An Introduction to the Fi...
2024-02-1246 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonHills I'll Die On7 Listeners chime in and Kelsey Bogan shares her BINGO card of Library Discourse for all of us to ponder. 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 sear...
2024-02-091h 25
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast009. "Mission: Mars" with Ali SchilppResources: MISSION MARS Lesson: https://wakelet.com/wake/r571cioBoL8vU9KHLVAU- Book Break: We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel by Chris Grabenstein Where to find Ali Schilpp : Website: https://linktr.ee/AliSchilpp Handle: @AliSchilpp Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alischilpp.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alischilpp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alischilpp Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliSchilpp Check in with us, and che...
2024-02-0531 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonEmotional Support LibrarianDiana Haneski shares her journey in healing and building a library program to support the students and staff at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High 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 ...
2024-02-0259 min
The Optimalist PodcastThe Transformative Power of School Libraries w/ Steve TetreaultIn this episode of The Optimalist, Sara sits down with Steve Tetreault, a former teacher turned passionate school librarian. Steve shares his inspiring journey from teaching to pursuing a master's degree, only to discover that his true calling was in the library. He discusses advocating for library services and the pivotal moment he embraced his role as a school librarian. Throughout the conversation, Steve emphasizes the vital role school libraries play in authentic learning and his belief in librarians as champions of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) in education. He highlights the socialization and community-building aspects...
2024-01-3145 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast008. The Dangers in Their Hands: Navigating Social Media with Amanda JonesWhile she's known in some circles as "That Librarian", she'll always be the amazing Amanda Jones! The lesson she's sharing was directly inspired by her own experience with facing harassment online. It's a wonderful opportunity to give students space to share their own experiences and consider their own online behavior. Resources: The Dangers in Their Hands: Navigating Social Media Lesson: https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/2021-School-Librarian-of-the-Year-Amanda-Jones-Creates-lesson-about-navigating-social-media Add'l Links: librarianjones.com Book Break: Unstuck by Barbara Dee Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It's Found, and W...
2024-01-2928 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast007. "Every Day is Special: Natural Inquiry Lessons" with Fallon FarokhiFallon Farokhi brings such a wide array of experience and skills to the school library - it's no wonder her students love coming to the library! In this episode, Fallon shares a lesson that encourages students to engage in authentic inquiry driven by their own curiosity - and she makes the library the star of the show along the way! Resources: Every Day Is Special: Natural Inquiry Lesson: https://thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2022/08/teaching-idea-today-is.html Add'l Links: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/ https://standards.aasl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220427-AASL-Standards-Crosswalk-ASCD-002.pdf
2024-01-2241 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast006. Turkey Bingo with Amanda HuntIf you aren't familiar with Amanda Hunt, you're missing out! "The Next Gen Librarian" is such a wonderful font of shared book reviews, school library ideas - and lessons! Although she calls this lesson "Turkey Bingo", it's not just limited to use around Thanksgiving - this is a fun book bingo activity that encourages students to share what they know about books. It is quite adaptable to fit titles from any grade levels, though hers is set up to work with her middle school students. Resources: Turkey Bingo lesson: https://www.thenextgenlibrarian.com/blo...
2024-01-1528 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) PodcastSpecial Announcement! Weekly Episodes!We have SO MANY great school librarians volunteering their lessons that our usual 2 week release schedule doesn't make sense. So for the foreseeable future, we're bringing you a new episode every week! Stay tuned for more great episodes coming your way soon! Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email SchoolLibLearning@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources & events at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org
2024-01-1301 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast005. Learning Through Podcasts with Amanda McCoyIf you're seeing this, you are at least passingly familiar with podcasts. I've been a fan of podcasts for quite a while now; I'm a daily listener to a variety of podcasts. It's fair to say I get a large percent of my information about the world from podcasts. And I know I'm not the only one learning by listening. I hadn't given too much thought to how I choose the podcasts I listen to before, other than, "Do I like how this sounds?" But after speaking with elementary school librarian Amanda McCoy out of Kansas, I r...
2024-01-0132 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast004. Global ESCAPE: Information Literacy with Lisa ManganelloJersey in the house! I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Lisa Manganello, a high school librarian in New Jersey. Lisa is an incredible teacher-librarian, emphasis on the "teacher" part, as she demonstrates with her explanation of how she approaches this media literacy lesson with her staff and students. Lisa refreshes the lesson each year with a current, of-the-moment image making its way throughout the internet, and encourages students to discuss and investigate what they are seeing using the ESCAPE method shared by NewseumEd.org. And the way she's able to work with her colleagues while also working w...
2023-12-1541 min
Le métier d'informerLa renaissance de l’infolettre avec Marc-André SabourinL’infolettre fait son grand retour ces dernières années. Au Québec comme ailleurs, les médias en proposent de nombreuses, sur toutes sortes de sujets, gratuitement; des infolettres qui vont souvent au-delà de la simple liste des derniers articles publiés.Certaines publications en ligne, comme Infobref au Québec, sont même conçues être transmises par courriel. Et grâce à des plateformes comme Substack, qui offre une solution simple pour convertir des lecteurs en abonnés payants, des auteurs d’infolettres tirent un revenu de leur travail.Pourquoi l’infole...
2023-12-0731 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast003. Vision Boards with Endless Possibilities from Karina "Cue the Librarian" Quilantán-GarzaI was excited when THE Cue the Librarian said she'd share a lesson. But I was not ready for how incredibly versatile and engaging this lesson is! So much adapatability, so many possibilities! This TALL Texan school librarian brings it, big time! Even better - this is an incredibly timely lesson, with some excellent New Year's elements to help students think about how they want to approach their next year. Find Karina: Twitter, Instagram, Blog: @CueTheLibrarian Resources: Vision Boards lesson plan Book Break: A Holly Jolly Ever After (A Christmas Notch...
2023-12-0137 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast002. "Oh Meme! Oh My!" from Molly DettmannFirst come some thanks to the folks who helped me figure out podcasting. Then the multi-award-winning Oklahoma high school librarian Molly Dettmann shares her wonderfully named lesson, "Oh Meme! Oh My!" Molly has crafted a lesson sure to engage students in learning more about information literacy. Find Molly: @MollyDett (Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram) @NormanNorthLibrary (Instagram, Facebook) Resources: "Oh Meme! Oh My!" lesson plan Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the 'Fake News' Era by Jennifer LaGarde & Darren Hudgins on Amazon The News Literacy Project Civic Online Reasoning from Sta...
2023-11-1531 min
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast001. Banned Books Ofrendas from Meggan FordGeorgia school librarian Meggan Ford shares her lesson that combines two October events - Dia de los Muertos and Banned Books Week. Hear about her Ofrendas lesson, and be sure to check out the links! Find Meggan: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok: @msfordfierce Seeds-of-imagination.com Resources: "Dia de los Muertos - Banned Book Edition" lesson by Meggan Ford Book Break: Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Check in with us, or just check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a...
2023-10-1625 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 5 - 'From Hellbound to One' with best-selling author, David McCaffrey"David McCaffrey's excellent debut novel, Hellbound is one of those thrillers that keeps you glued to the page while you try to imagine what will happen next." - Steve Alten, best-selling author of THE MAYAN PROPHECY & MEG (2014)
With high praise such as this from an international best-selling author behind two box-office smash-hit movies (The Meg, The Meg 2:The Trench), it is little surprise that UK-based author David McCaffrey has served as a source of inspiration for many independent authors.
Being one of these himself, Chris is thrilled to finally...
2023-08-071h 01
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 4 - 'This Is (Not) Just A Tribute' with singer-songwriter, Steve BarryChris returns to the roots of the podcast by delving into not only his guest's biggest influences but also one of his own.
Joining Chris today is Steve Barry, an ultra-talented entertainer from Montreal, Quebec.
Steve is not only an actor but a very accomplished singer-songwriter who believes in the true art of performance rather than just singing a song.
In this episode, Steve discusses his biggest influences, sharing one in particular with Chris himself - the legendary Chris de Burgh.
Having already shared the importance of de Burgh's music in...
2023-08-0451 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonMissing BooksFallon Farokhi and Steve Tetreault share their strategies (and what NOT to do) for recovering missing books. 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 by July 31 for Fall 2023. 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 format...
2023-06-231h 38
School Librarians United with Amy HermonCirculation Software: Experts Chime In6 School librarians share their preferences and strategies for optimizing their circulation software to support their students and collection development. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Episode 211 Show Notes Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Edgar Allan Poe Graphic Novels Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E109 Collaborating wi...
2023-02-101h 23
Into The Dark2. Internet Killers: Darkly Dreaming MarkOn this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses killers who found their victims via the internet.Case Sources:The One Who Got Away: Escape from the Kill Room (2016, Gilles Tetreault), by Gilles TetreaultThe Devil's Cinema: The Untold Story Behind Mark Twitchell's Kill Room (2012, McClelland & Stewart), by Steve Lillebuenwikipedia.org, Mark_TwitchellNewspapers.com sources:Joseph Brean, “Bizarre slaying mirrored film: police,” National Post, 3 November 2008, archived (https://www.newspapers.com/image/514796036), citing prin...
2023-01-1143 min
Reverse Grid PodcastEp. 4 - 'Mondeo's, Marhsalling & Me' with special guest, Steve MartinChris welcomes Steve Martin, a fellow BTCC fan with some great stories to share!
As well as being an advocate of the years of the Ford Mondeo in particular, Steve has been an active motorsport marshall for over 20 years and can regularly be seen donning the orange at his local circuit, Oulton Park!
Hear as Steve discusses a couple of memorable encounters he has had on the track and his pick for who will be crowned champion for 2022!
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2022-09-1331 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 54 - 'Bret & The Bulldog: 30 Years On' with Steven Bell, author of 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs'August 29th 1992. Wembley Stadium, England.
The date that will live on in the hearts of all wrestling fans as being that which gave us one of the greatest PPV's (SummerSlam '92) and arguably one of the greatest wrestling matches in history, as 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith realised his dream and defeated his brother-in-law, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in front of over 80,000 of his countrymen.
It was a match in itself which was steeped in drama, intrigue and masterful storytelling in the ring, and is little wonder why we are...
2022-08-241h 09
Engaging and Empowering School LibrariesBanned Books: Challenges from an educational perspective(Start at 2m 50sec) Elizabeth and Sabrina (Ruth was poorly) chat with Amy Hermon and Steve Tetreault 2 US school librarians about book banning in the US. They talk about their situation and advise us on what we should do now before it is too late. Claire Marris a UK librarian who has recently written for the School Librarian about book banning joins the conversation from a UK perspective.
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2022-07-0559 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonFighting CensorshipSteve Tetreault shares strategies and resources for being both proactive and responding to campaigns to censor our collections. 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 Huffington Post: What kids miss when they don't read books like "Maus" Steve Tetreault @DrTLovesBooks @SchoolLibLN E61 Let's End Literacy Shaming (Feb 2...
2022-02-181h 11
Today's Business Leaders with Gabe ArnoldHow to Help Your Kids Love Math With Adrianne Meldrum (Episode 124)We are here with Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold and Adrianne Meldrum, to discuss how we can make a difference with our children’s education and life by multi-sensory learning of math. – Where the kids will actually enjoy it! Could you imagine…enjoy math? Think of the possibilities that will open for them! Coming from a line of visionaries like her father, Adrianne wasn’t sure of following her own into the business world. This uncertainty continued even after she made efforts to promote her business ideas about this new way of teaching math to children. Their dear...
2022-02-1834 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonRound 2: Can I Just Vent?!?!Tune in to hear 4 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, the space, their collections and the community they support. 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 Defend Your Shelf Steve Tetreault @DrTLovesBooks E61 Let's End Literacy Shaming (Feb 2020) E91 U...
2022-02-0959 min
Dead Men TalkS4E04 - 'Dynamite, Davey & Me' with sports writer and journalist, Steven Bell**SPECIAL OFFER - Use the code DEADMENS20 when pre-ordering your copy of 'Dynamite & Davey' on stevenbellwrites.com to save 20% on your order!**
In the second 'Dead Men Talk Meets Once Upon A Turnbuckle' crossover episode, Chris has the pleasure of chatting to sportswriter and journalist Steven Bell about his latest book, 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives Of the British Bulldogs'. Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith are two of the most recognised professional wrestling stars in not only their home country but across the world!
Whether it be their exploits in the World Wrestling Federation as Th...
2022-01-311h 08
The Librarian Influencers Podcast#EndLiteracyShaming: with Steve TetreaultThe Librarian Influencer of the Week is Steve Tetreault. Steve is involved with the library world in New Jersey and writes for AASL’s Knowledge Quest. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/endliteracyshaming-with-steve-tetreault
2021-11-2939 min
Dead Men TalkS3E04 - 'The Painter of Nuts' with artist Steve CasinoIn this episode, Chris welcomes "peanut taxidermist" and toy creator Steve Casino to the show!
As soon as a video of Steve's work landed on Chris' social media news feeds recently, he knew he had to get him on as a guest. Steve is famous for his artwork and has garnered a massive following and national TV exposure in the States. From turning peanuts into well-known characters, to his truly amazing 'pop-out' out on classic games cartridges or even his own fresh take on classic wooden toys, it is safe to say that Steve's talents know no...
2021-08-2532 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 34 - 'The Caiman Cometh' with pro wrestler & podcaster Caiman GriffithsOnce Upon A Turnbuckle returns with another very special guest - pro wrestler and podcaster extraordinaire, Caiman Griffiths!
Caiman discusses his run as a pro wrestler - including training at the NWA-UK Hammerlock camp, receiving his first chop from Fergal Devitt (better known as Finn Balor!), waffling Sheamus over the head with a title belt, teaming with Eugene Dinsmore and being bottled by ECW legend Steve Corino! - through to the birth of his own podcast, The Caiman Show.
Whilst starting off predominantly as a wrestling podcast, The Caiman show has since exploded into something...
2021-08-0455 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 23 - 'Yo Baby, Yo Baby, Yo!' with WCW legend P.N. NewsJust when you thought the special guests couldn't get any bigger...!
Best remembered for his time in World Championship Wrestling in the early-90s as 'The Rapmaster' P.N. News, professional wrestler Paul Neu was certainly a larger-than-life character and a very memorable part of Chris' own childhood as a young wrestling fan. Chris has the honour recently to sit down for a compelling chat with him about his life and career, highlights including:
- a missed opportunity to join the WWF;
- THAT scaffold match at Great American Bash '91;
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2021-04-301h 02
School Librarians United with Amy HermonUsing Wikipedia WiselySteve Tetreault offers lessons and strategies for teaching both students and teachers the value of using Wikipedia in research. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Presentation: Wikipedia: Not the Worst Presentation: Lesson 17: Reliability and How to SIFT Online Info Perspective & Information Gathering Online Research Resources (13 pages of links!!!) Video: Wise Use of Wikipedia
2020-09-2859 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 4 - 'It's Time To Take Out The Trash!' with Duke 'The Dumpster' DroeseAn extra-special episode as I get to chat to a bona fide WWF wrestling legend, someone who I grew up watching on TV as a kid. Ladies and Gentlemen, there'll be no trash-talkin' as I sit down with Mike 'Duke The Dumpster' Droese!
I had an absolute blast talking to this guy and hearing him share stories of his life's epic highs and lows, from THAT appearance on Jerry Lawler's 'King's Court', to working with Triple-H and riding along with Steve Austin. What was planned for his heel turn that never happened? And who would Duke book...
2020-08-2640 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonLet's End Literacy ShamingWhat 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...
2020-02-1750 min
RED HOT HEALTHCAREEpisode 17: The Good 'Ol Days of Doctoring “When you can’t beat ‘em – LEAVE ‘EM. That’s the rallying cry and actions, taken by a frustrated, growing group of primary care physicians. Today we welcome Dr. Samir Qamar, CEO of MedLion and Michael Tetreault, Editor for the DPC Journal. They’re talking about the emerging movement and benefits of Direct Primary Care. Steve has an ear-opening talk with both men about: The basics of a growing movement into the good 'ol days of doctoring Dr. Qamar's unique history The challenges of marketing a DPC practice A growing movement made real with MedLio...
2017-02-1422 min