The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Steve Tetreault

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

  1. 4 days ago

    099. "Pairing Read-Alouds with Interactive Stations" with Beth Orona

    Guest: Beth Orona, Elementary School Librarian From: Dallas Texas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Connecting Read Alouds through Interactive Stations: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1olzlOXtTlIpeO78-HQ7PPyqBQcHpBI81R2SdAkwRVUE/edit?usp=sharing Book Break: The Squirrel and Bird series by Alice Hemming Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin Where to find Beth Orona: Email: librarylessonlab@gmail.com Handle: @librarylessonlab I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, TikTok Instagram:  instagram.com/librarylessonlab TikTok: tiktok.com/@librarylessonlab 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

    099. "Pairing Read-Alouds with Interactive Stations"  with Beth Orona
  2. 19 Oct

    098. "Mad Libs with Word Bins" with Elizabeth Dickerson

    Guest: Elizabeth Dickerson, Library Assistant From: New Hampshire Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4 Resources: Mad Libs with word bank bins: When my second graders learned about parts of speech, they became obsessed with Mad Libs but the words they came up with weren't usually very creative so after reading another story about bathrooms, I decided to make word bank bins- a bin full of nouns, one of verbs, and one of adjectives. Add'l Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc8xyjoA9v3/  Book Break: Ghost Chickens: Omelet from the Other Side by Adi Rule, illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy Where to find Elizabeth Dickerson: I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, TikTok Instagram: instagram.com/pagesofplay/  TikTok: tiktok.tiktok.com/@elizabeththelibrarian 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

    098. "Mad Libs with Word Bins" with Elizabeth Dickerson
  3. 12 Oct

    097. "Reading Live Stream" with Krista Berger

    Guest: Krista Berger, School Librarian From: New Brighton (New Brighton Area School District) Pennsylvania Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Book Live Stream/Hot Seat: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVbTy2_gJZE/  Book Break: Falling Out of Grief by Nicole Thompson Where to find Krista Berger: Websites: nbasd.org/library; https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/lit-and-kaboodle Handle: LionPrideLibrary and NBHSLibrarian I can most regularly be found on: Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionpridelibrary/ and https://www.instagram.com/nbhslibrarian/  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

    097. "Reading Live Stream" with Krista Berger
  4. 5 Oct

    096. "Genre Passports & 'Read the Series'" with Nick Moore

    Guest: Nick Moore, School Librarian From: Metro ATL Georgia Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Genre Passport: https://canva.link/jk3q7vpn779annt Read The Series: https://canva.link/9dabiqxxb7xxays Series Bingo: https://canva.link/q539bvv2hdvu843  Series Superstar: https://canva.link/jvsrjzx1pw0zehe  Add'l Links: Powderspringsllc.weebly.com Book Break: My Super Duper Me by Malcolm Mitchell Mixed Feelings by Sara Amini I, Medusa by Ayana Gray Where to find Nick Moore: Website: Powderspringsllc.weebly.com Email: nicholasaustinmoore@gmail.com Handle: Learnteachmoore I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Twitter Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/Learnteachmoore.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/Learnteachmoore TikTok: tiktok.com/@Learnteachmoore Twitter: Learnteachmoore twitter.com/Learnteachmoore 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

    096. "Genre Passports & 'Read the Series'" with Nick Moore
  5. 28 Sept

    095. "Library Camp" with Dr. Jessica Lilly & Dr. Jessica Thompson

    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: Library Camp @ UWG: https://sites.google.com/view/edcamp-slm-uwg/home Virtual Library Camp @UWG: https://sites.google.com/view/uwgslvc2025/home Book Break: James by Percival Everett The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower The Whale's Tale and the Otter Side of the Story by Kate Messner & Brian Biggs Where to find Dr. Jessica Thompson and Dr. Jessica Lilly (we jokingly call ourselves "The Jessicas": Website: Email: jessicat@westga.edu ; jmlilly@westga.edu We can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessylynnthompson Other Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-thompson-edd  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

    095. "Library Camp" with Dr. Jessica Lilly & Dr. Jessica Thompson
  6. 21 Sept

    094. "Active Nonfiction Centers" with Kristina Presley

    Guest: Kristina Presley, K-5 librarian From: St. Louis County Missouri Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Active Non-Fiction Centers: Melissa Stewart's book 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books is a book I utilize to teach my students about non-fiction. Each week we dive into one of the 5 kinds of non-fiction. On the week we focus on active non-fiction we have centers that students can participate in. At each center I have active non-fiction books and supplies needed to carry out whatever that center focuses on.  https://canva.link/59ucpr6wvgp3wg7  https://canva.link/ypi92roovketjoh Book Break: The Astral Library by Kate Quinn The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next #1) by Jasper Fforde Where to find Kristina Presley: Handle: MrsPresleysLibrary (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook) I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrspresleyslibrary/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrspresleyslibrary Other Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MrsPresleysLibrary 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

    094. "Active Nonfiction Centers" with Kristina Presley
  7. 24 Aug

    093: "Students Rebuild" with Wendy Garland

    Guest: Wendy Garland, School Librarian From: Massachusetts Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Students Rebuild: https://listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/2026/04/unique-united-students-rebuild-2026.html BUILD website: https://build.org/educators/  Book Break: Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson Where to find Wendy Garland: Website: https://listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/ Email: wendyagarland@gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wendygarland.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

    093: "Students Rebuild" with Wendy Garland
  8. 17 Aug

    092: "'Speak Up, Please!' Lessons in Communication" with Maura Madigan

    Guest: Maura Madigan, Librarian From: Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Speak Up, Please! Lessons in Communication: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1edsnAXy2LsEXRjWGWuvIIneqMiQsdCJW?usp=sharing Book Break:  Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (Book 1 of a fantastic series!) by Heather Fawcett Where to find Maura Madigan: Website: My ALA Store page: https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan Email: mbmadigan7@gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/mauramadigan7.bsky.social Check in with us, and check us out! Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email 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

    092: "'Speak Up, Please!' Lessons in Communication" with Maura Madigan

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

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