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095. "Library Camp" with Dr. Jessica Lilly & Dr. Jessica Thompson28 Sep 202600:48:28
Guests: Dr. Jessica Thompson and Dr. Jessica Lilly - "The Jessicas" From: University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA: Jessica T. is a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator and Jessica L. is an Assistant Professor, both teaching in the School Librarianship Program Grade(s) Taught: Higher Education

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Dr. Jessica Thompson and Dr. Jessica Lilly (we jokingly call ourselves "The Jessicas":

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094. "Active Nonfiction Centers" with Kristina Presley21 Sep 202600:42:36

Guest: Kristina Presley, K-5 librarian

From: St. Louis County Missouri

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kristina Presley:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

093: "Students Rebuild" with Wendy Garland24 Aug 202600:46:55
Guest: Wendy Garland, School Librarian From: Massachusetts Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Wendy Garland:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

092: "'Speak Up, Please!' Lessons in Communication" with Maura Madigan17 Aug 202600:48:51
Guest: Maura Madigan, Librarian From: Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Maura Madigan:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

091. "Why We Should Be Luddites (or 'Why AI Is Bad')" with Steve Tetreault10 Aug 202601:15:30
Guest: Steve Tetreault, School Library Media Specialist From: New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Steve Tetreault:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

090. "Symbols of the Jazz Age: Crafting Gatsby-Inspired Bookmarks" with Allie Cornejo03 Aug 202601:01:31
Guest: Alexandra (Allie) Cornejo, School Librarian and Lead Librarian of Secondary Schools From: Harlingen - Harlingen School of Health Professions Texas Grade(s) Taught: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

  • Symbols of the Jazz Age: Crafting Gatsby-Inspired Bookmarks: In this library makerspace lesson, students explore the world of The Great Gatsby by stepping into the Roaring Twenties. After learning about the fashion, economy, social changes, and bold new attitudes of the Jazz Age, students take a closer look at Art Deco design and its influence on architecture, style, and visual culture. Using symbols, silhouettes, and themes from the novel, students create original Art Deco-inspired bookmark designs that are engraved and cut on the Glowforge laser cutter and Canva, blending literary analysis, history, and creative design.

Book Break:

Where to find Alexandra (Allie) Cornejo:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

089. "Arte in the Makerspace" with Stacy Gilbert27 Jul 202600:45:58
Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Stacy Gilbert:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

088. "Cultivating Connection through Pen Pals" with Kannan Cangro20 Jul 202600:56:01
Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian From: Northern VA Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kannan Cangro:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

087. "Shakespeare Faire" with Amy Garlitz13 Jul 202600:58:50
Guest: Amy Garlitz, Library Media Specialist From: Frederick High School Maryland Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Amy Garlitz:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

086. "Turkey in Disguise" with Jennifer Brusenhan06 Jul 202600:31:19
Guest: Jennifer, School librarian From: New Braunfels Texas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Jennifer:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

085. "Book Musical Chairs" with Lauren Popp22 Jun 202600:36:32
Guest: Lauren Popp, School Library Media Specialist From: Lindenwold High School Philadelphia, PA Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Lauren Popp:

  • Website: https://libguides.lindenwold.k12.nj.us/Lib
  • Email: laur.mac22@gmail.com
  • Handle: thecheckoutdesk
  • I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram
  • Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/thecheckoutdesk.bsky.social
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecheckoutdesk
  • TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecheckoutdesk
  • Twitter: twitter.com/@thecheckoutdesk

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

084. "Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture" with Alice Reinert15 Jun 202600:51:36
Guest: Alice Reinert, Teacher-Librarian From: Wanamaker Elementary   Topeka Kansas Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 Resources:

  Book Break:

  Where to find Alice Reinert:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

083. "Planning a Community Read" with Kelly Hincks08 Jun 202601:04:37
Guest: Kelly Hincks, Lower School Librarian From: Detroit Country Day Lower School Michigan Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3 Kelly's Previous SLLN Episode: 017. "Learn About Each Other Using Hexagonal Thinking" from Kelly Hincks

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kelly Hincks:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

082. "Keva Plank Challenge" with Vicky Finney01 Jun 202600:43:53
Guest: Vicky Finney, School Librarian From: Topeka - Washburn Rural High School Kansas Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Vicky Finney:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

081. "Bookmark Contest & Community Connection" with Amanda McCoy25 May 202600:30:36
Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian From: Lawrence Kansas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Amanda McCoy:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

080. "Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts" with Stacy Gilbert18 May 202600:38:23
Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources: Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts

Book Break:

Where to find Stacy Gilbert:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

079. "Cranford Dixie Giants" and Self-Advocacy with Christine Szeluga11 May 202600:45:30
Guest: Christine Szeluga, School librarian From: Cranford High School, New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Christine Szeluga:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

078. DIY Librarianship: Turning the Tables, with Guest Host Rain Smith04 May 202601:01:20

Guest: Steve Tetreault, School Librarian

From: New Jersey

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Steve Tetreault:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

077. "Bilingual Book Club" with Rachael Welsh, Carolina Medina, and Melissa Vera27 Apr 202600:47:43

Guests: Rachael Welsh, School Librarian; Carolina Medina, Spanish Teacher; Melissa Vera, Dual Language Math Teacher

From: Pearland, Sablatura Middle School TX

Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6

Resources:

  • Bilingual Book Club: Students read the same book in English and Spanish and our conversations are in both languages! I partner with two of my Dual Language teachers who co-sponsor the club. We choose books that reflect authentic Latinx experiences and celebrate every book with events and activities related to the books!
  • Add'l Links: https://canva.link/piat1l58htfh0km

Book Break:

Where to find Rachael Welsh, Melissa Vera, and Carolina Medina: 

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

076. "Library Loyalty Cards" with Helen Farch20 Apr 202600:34:24

Guest: Helen Farch, Library Manager/Library Technician

From: Forest Hill College, Melbourne Victoria, Australia

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break: Australian Author Edition!

Where to find Helen Farch:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

075. "The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth" with Alexa Dumas13 Apr 202600:56:20

Guest: Alexa Dumas, Middle School Librarian

From: Plattsburgh NY

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, and I'm also a public librarian!

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Alexa Dumas:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

074. "Annual Winter Puzzle Competition" with Kristen Williams06 Apr 202600:38:45

Guest: Kristen Williams, School Librarian

From: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School- Indianapolis Indiana

Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kristen Williams:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

073. "Lewis Leadership Program Museum of Service" with Monisha Blair & Deborah Sran30 Mar 202601:01:02

Guest: Monisha Blair, Head Librarian

  • From: Key Middle School (Springfield, VA)
  • Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Guest: Deborah Sran, Senior Manager, John Lewis Leadership Program

  • From: Virginia
  • Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Central Office administrator

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Monisha Blair:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

072. "I Am Every Good Thing" Affirmations with Miranda Quintero23 Mar 202600:37:57

Guest: Miranda Quintero, School librarian

From: Fort Worth, TX | Daggett Elementary Texas

Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Miranda Quintero:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

071. "Ditching Decimals, Adding Topics" with Kristin Hancock16 Mar 202600:40:55

Guest: Kristin Hancock , Middle School Librarian

From: St. Louis Missouri

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kristin Hancock :

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

070: "Culturally Rich Read-In" with Amanda McCoy09 Mar 202600:42:59

Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian

From: Lawrence Kansas

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Amanda McCoy:

 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

069. "QUEST: A Framework for Navigating the Choppy Waters of Information Literacy" with Meredith Butts02 Mar 202600:46:34

Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist

From: New Jersey

Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist:

 

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

068. "Presentation Skills, Or How NOT to Bore Your Audience to Tears" with Stacy Gilbert23 Feb 202600:55:43

Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian

From: Alexandria Virginia

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Stacy Gilbert:

 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

067. "Helping Students License Their Artwork" with Rachel Grover16 Feb 202600:41:26

Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian

From: Virginia

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Rachel Grover:

 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

066. "BFFs (Books for Fun) Reading Initiative" with Marcia Kochel26 Jan 202601:02:54

Guest: Marcia Kochel, Teacher Librarian

From: Druid Hills Middle School, Decatur Georgia

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Marcia Kochel:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

065. "True Book Fair" with Kannan Cangro19 Jan 202600:55:38

Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian

From: Northern Virginia

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Kannan Cangro:

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!


Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

064. "Mini Mic Monday" with Dr. Heather Thore12 Jan 202600:39:52

Guest: Dr. Heather Thore, School Librarian

From: Robert Anderson Middle School, South Carolina

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Dr. Heather Thore, but I'm fine with Heather or Dr. Thore:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

063. "The Winter Games" with Maura Madigan05 Jan 202600:48:28

Guest: Maura Madigan, Librarian

From: Fairfax County VA

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Maura Madigan:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

062. "Broken Books Build Community" with Rain Smith22 Dec 202500:59:46

Guest: Rain Smith, School Library Media Specialist

From: Whiteland Comm HS, Whiteland Indiana

Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

Book Break:

Where to find Rain Smith:

  • Handle: @simplyrain
  • I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky

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Some Bluesky Resources
Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

061. "Book Club Bash" with Stacy Brown15 Dec 202501:10:51

Guest: Stacy Brown, Director of Innovation and Professional Learning (previously the Media Specialist and 21st Century Learning Coordinator)

From: The Davis Academy Georgia (with a strong dose of Texas)

Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Resources:

 

Book Break: 

Where to find Stacy Brown:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

060. "Winter Book Give-Away" with Melissa Snider08 Dec 202501:08:42

Guest: Melissa Snider, School librarian

From: Jackson - Munger Mountain Elementary School, Teton County School District #1 Wyoming

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

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:

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Some Bluesky Resources
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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

 

059. "Topic Tasting for Research Projects" with Pamela Verfaillie01 Dec 202500:56:10

Guest: Pamela Verfaillie

From: Valdez High School Alaska

Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

 

Resources: 

Add'l Links: 

 

Book Break: 

 

Where to find Pamela Verfaillie: 

 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

058. "Read Out of the Box" with Quentin Taylor24 Nov 202500:55:02

Guest: Quentin Taylor, School Librarian

From: Legacy Elementary School, Macclenny Florida

Grade(s) Taught: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources: 

Book Break: 

Where to find Quentin Taylor: 

  • Handle: FaceBook- Quentin Taylor

  • I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

  • Instagram: @mediamanqt  instagram.com/mediamanqt 

  • Twitter: @IamMediaMan  twitter.com/IamMediaMan 

  • Other Social Media: YouTube: @mediamanqt

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

000. S3 Raffle Winner, Guest Search, & Book Break03 Nov 202500:04:22

This is a super-short bonus episode - 

First, we want to announce the winner of the raffle winner from Episode 54, where guest Rachel Grover set up a raffle to give away a copy of the book Life After Whale. Congratulations to the winner, Heidi Sumner!

Second, we want to encourage listeners to reach out and share a lesson, program, or activity. If you like the podcast, we need YOU to come and share! 

And finally, Steve wraps up with a Book Break about a fiction title with a direct and interesting take on information literacy. 

Book Break: Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson

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Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

 

057. Poem in your Pocket with Nicole Smith-Schultz, M.Ed.06 Oct 202500:38:31

Guest: Nicole Smith-Schultz,M.Ed, School Librarian Media Specialist 

From:  New Jersey 

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources: 

Book Break: 

Where to find Nicole Smith-Schultz,M.Ed: 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

056. Para-Experiential Living & Technology with Michael Czajkowski29 Sep 202500:48:31

Guest: Michael Czajkowski

Resources: 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

055. Active Learning: Mapping the Library with Amy Brownlee15 Sep 202500:41:26

Guest: Amy Brownlee, Librarian & Reading Teacher

From:  Kansas

Grade(s) Taught: Prek-12

 

Resources: 

 

Book Break: 

 

Where to find Amy Brownlee: 

 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

054. Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace with Rachel Grover08 Sep 202500:45:41

Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian

From:  Virginia

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

 

Resources: 

 

Book Break: 

 

 

Where to find Rachel Grover: 

 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

053. Author Visits with Katie McNamara01 Sep 202501:02:45

Guest: Katie McNamara , Teacher Librarian & Program Director

From: Central California  CA

 

Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

 

Resources: 

 

Book Break: 

 

Where to find Katie McNamara: 

 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

052. Information Organization with Meredith Butts07 Apr 202500:53:50

Fellow New Jerseyan Meredith and I randomly crossed paths on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! Meredith's lesson is great, and our conversation blew my mind in about five different dimensions. 

Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist

Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8

Resources: 

 

Book Break: 

 

Where to find Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist: 

  • Handle: TheMeriLibrarian / @bemeredith.

  • I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, LinkedIn (I don't do much on there, except keep a profile)

  • Bluesky: TheMeriLibrarian @bemeredith.bsky.social  

  • Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbutts/ 

 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

 

051. "Creating a Culture of Reading" with Sarah Ducharme31 Mar 202500:39:28

Sarah joins us all the way from Mumbai, India! And she brings some great ideas for building reading culture with active and engaged students.

Guest: Sarah Ducharme, Head of Secondary Library

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources: 

Book Break: 

 

Where to find Head of Secondary Library: 

  • Website: https://trycuriosity.blogspot.com/

  • I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, LinkedIn
  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sducharme.com

  • Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scducharme/

 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

050. "Biography Bowling" with Bernadette Roche17 Mar 202500:33:13

When I saw Bernadette's post on Bluesky featuring a video of her students serving as bowling alley bumpers, I had to know more! I'm so glad Bernadette was willing to share about this hands-on learning activity she does with her students to teach about, and then reinforce, library materials organization. 

Guest: Bernadette Roche

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Resources: 

Book Break: 

  • We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang, one of the 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Award winning books. My K-1 students remembered the book for weeks after reading it. Most of my classes remarked that their favorite part of the story was how people were kind to each other no matter what the aliens looked like. 

Where to find Bernadette Roche: 

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Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

 

049. Interactive History with Rachael Welsh03 Mar 202500:45:09

My new friend Rachael Welsh shared a great idea on Bluesky, and I had to learn more! Thanks to her generosity, we can now all learn along with her and her students as she shares her interactive history lesson. 

Guest: Rachael Welsh

Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6

Resources: 

Book Break: 

Where to find Rachael Welsh: 

 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

 

048. Increasing Independence & Engagement via Library Skills with Gwen Blumberg24 Feb 202500:55:46

First-year school libarian Gwen and I stumbled across each other on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! We had a great time chatting about being new school librarians, and Gwen shared some of her methods for engaging her students with the library space. 

Guest: Gwen Blumberg

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Resources: 

Book Break: 

Where to find Gwen Blumberg: 

047. "Troybery Author Blitz & Young Teen Lit" with Christina Chatel03 Feb 202500:49:45

I had heard Christina discussing her passion for getting publishers to focus on books for our 12-15 year olds on Amy Hermon's School Librarians United podcast, and was completely on board with her message. Months later, I happened to come across Christina on Bluesky, where we were able to connect and share some ideas. And now she's here to share some of those ideas with you, too! 

Guest: Christina Chatel

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources: 

  • Troybery Author Blitz Lesson: https://troymiddleschoolmediacenter.weebly.com/troybery.html 

  • Add'l Info: The Troybery Author Blitz supports our Troybery Reading Program, now in its 25th year. Annually we choose a list of around 20-30 titles. Students vote them down to the top 10 and then Troybery Award winner. As part of Troybery, we host the Author Blitz, where we offer a virtual author visit every hour of the school day. Teachers from across curriculum tune in to these 30 minute author visits, where authors plead their case for students to read their books and vote for them. The librarians moderate the Q&A portion with pre-submitted and live questions. Teachers and students look forward to this event every year--we tell teachers, "Let your librarian do your lesson plans for the day!"

Book Break: 

Where to find Christina Chatel (say it "SHUH-tell"): 

Check in with us, and check us out!

Some Bluesky Resources

Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. 

 

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