The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Steve Tetreault
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Join Steve Tetreault (@DrTLovesBooks) as he talks to school librarians about their favorite lessons, ideas, and resources!

  1. 085. "Book Musical Chairs" with Lauren Popp

    4 days ago

    085. "Book Musical Chairs" with Lauren Popp

    Guest: Lauren Popp, School Library Media Specialist From: Lindenwold High School Philadelphia, PA Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Book Musical Chairs: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW9y-imCVAU/ Add'l Links: Restore Philly Libraries: https://www.restorephillylibrarians.org/ Study: "Manga reading on paper vs. digital devices: Prospective effects on core and supportive integration processes in the brain" by Keita Umejima, Yuki Sunada, Kuniyoshi L. Sakai' Book Break: Sheets series by Brenna Thummler Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds Culpability by Bruce Holsinger Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily R. Austin 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! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    37 min
  2. 084. "Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture" with Alice Reinert

    15 June

    084. "Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture" with Alice Reinert

    Guest: Alice Reinert, Teacher-Librarian From: Wanamaker Elementary   Topeka Kansas Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Resources: Beyond Checkout:  Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture -Slides with pictures of staff activities--  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RCuCvUckobCv8PLjUAAvJASA4iAGEAaX4mJdo3VWY9I/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: My monthly WE Library Newsletter-- https://secure.smore.com/u/alicereinert   Book Break: Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gotttesfeld and Matt Tavarez Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans by Jeff Gotttesfeld and Matt Tavarez Adult historical fiction writer Kristin Hannah   Where to find Alice Reinert: Website: My monthly WE Library Newsletter-- https://secure.smore.com/u/alicereinert Email: reineali@usd437.net I can most regularly be found on: Facebook   Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬:  This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬:  - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    52 min
  3. 083. "Planning a Community Read" with Kelly Hincks

    8 June

    083. "Planning a Community Read" with Kelly Hincks

    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: Creating a Sense of Wonder with a Community Read (11/14/2025) A Community Read Using Potato Pants! (10/6/2022) "A Sense of Wonder" from The Teacher Bag Mystery Bag pictures Book Break: The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story by Kate Messner and Brian Biggs Where to find Kelly Hincks: Email: khincks@dcds.edu I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kellyhincks.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/kelly.hincks Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    1hr 5min
  4. 082. "Keva Plank Challenge" with Vicky Finney

    1 June

    082. "Keva Plank Challenge" with Vicky Finney

    Guest: Vicky Finney, School Librarian From: Topeka - Washburn Rural High School Kansas Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Keva Plank Challenge: Program Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mx1pTnwW_wSPM96kC8nIlrUN2I8bE2wCLcFC83B-ed8/edit?usp=sharing Proglam flyer: https://canva.link/mai1m87p5qzvphv Add'l Links: https://www.kevaplanks.com/ Book Break: Mrs. Finney's Hot Picks for Summer Reads: The Golden Boys Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes The Dead of Summer by Ryan LaSala and The Honeys by Ryan LaSala A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck Tall Water by S.J, Sindu & Dion MBD Where to find Vicky Finney: Website: https://sites.google.com/usd437.net/readwithfinney/home Email: finnevic@usd437.net Handle: My co-librarian & I share social handles for our school: @wrhslib (instagram) AND @wrhslib5900 (tiktok specific) I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Instagram: instagram.com/wrhslib TikTok: tiktok.com/@wrhslib5900 Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    44 min
  5. 081. "Bookmark Contest & Community Connection" with Amanda McCoy

    25 May

    081. "Bookmark Contest & Community Connection" with Amanda McCoy

    Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian From: Lawrence Kansas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Bookmark Contest: https://www.ahoymrsmccoy.com/how-we-library/bookmark-contest Book Break: Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead by Brooke Hartman, illustrated by Maria Garcia Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit by Eliese Colette Goldbach Where to find Amanda McCoy: Website: ahoymrsmccoy.com Email: illinimccoy@gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/illinimccoy.bsky.social Other Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ahoymrsmccoy-cb5tr Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    31 min
  6. 080. "Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts" with Stacy Gilbert

    18 May

    080. "Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts" with Stacy Gilbert

    Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjExcVw4vsbMtNLjX4UZ-eUOSr6uizDZ/view?usp=drivesdk Grapic Organizer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-eXNuRAz6RKH1UhqTKeO2stUck_2yAL9/view?usp=drivesdk Photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYta55jNHeXl0zdfj5FibifQM5jUBcpu/view?usp=drivesdk Book Break: Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzales Where to find Stacy Gilbert: Website: mamagilbslibrary.com Email: mamagilbslibrary@gmail.com Handle: MamaGilbs I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mamagilbs.bsky.social Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    38 min
  7. 079. "Cranford Dixie Giants" and Self-Advocacy with Christine Szeluga

    11 May

    079. "Cranford Dixie Giants" and Self-Advocacy with Christine Szeluga

    Guest: Christine Szeluga, School librarian From: Cranford High School, New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Cranford Dixie Giants : https://www.ala.org/news/2025/04/cranford-dixie-giants-receives-aasl-roald-dahls-miss-honey-social-justice-award Add'l Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0LqPejlHY https://ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian/christine-szeluga/ Book Break: The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Warehouse by Rob Hart The Best Fantasy Football Punishment Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Punishing Friends, Co-Workers, and Yourself by James Kilmoon, Nick Giovannetti, Joe Imburgio, Casey Jost, Johnna Scrabis, John Szeluga Nerdy, Dirty, and Tasteless Star Wars Jokes IV: Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Uncensored! Over 150 Jokes and Illustrations for Fans 18+ by John Szeluga, illustrated by Christopher J Sorrentino Where to find Christine Szeluga: Website: www.linkedin.com/in/christine-szeluga-mslis-msed-b34860292 Email: Christineszeluga@gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Linkedin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cranfordhighlibrary/ Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email DrTLovesBooks@gmail.com Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click! School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing. School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL" School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked. TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

    46 min
  8. 078. DIY Librarianship: Turning the Tables, with Guest Host Rain Smith

    4 May

    078. DIY Librarianship: Turning the Tables, with Guest Host Rain Smith

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

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