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. 082. "Keva Plank Challenge" with Vicky Finney

    4d ago

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

    May 25

    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
  3. 080. "Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts" with Stacy Gilbert

    May 18

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

    May 11

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

    May 4

    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

    1h 1m
  6. 077. "Bilingual Book Club" with Rachael Welsh, Carolina Medina, and Melissa Vera

    Apr 27

    077. "Bilingual Book Club" with Rachael Welsh, Carolina Medina, and Melissa Vera

    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: Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana Lopez Letty Out Loud by Angela Cervantes Mexikid by Pedro Martin The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes Hands by Torrey Maldonado A Seed in the Sun by Aida Salazar Miss Camper by Kay Fajardo Where to find Rachael Welsh, Melissa Vera, and Carolina Medina:  We can most regularly be found on: Instagram, TikTok Instagram: instagram.com/sablaturalibrary instagram.com/rachaelreads instagram.com/melyvera83 TikTok: tiktok.com/@rachaelreads_ tiktok.com/@karenross6 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

    48 min
  7. 076. "Library Loyalty Cards" with Helen Farch

    Apr 20

    076. "Library Loyalty Cards" with Helen Farch

    Guest: Helen Farch, Library Manager/Library Technician From: Forest Hill College, Melbourne Victoria, Australia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Library Borrowing Loyalty Card program: https://canva.link/qq188j95zgmbq2g Book Break: Australian Author Edition! Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer by Amy Doak Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson Where to find Helen Farch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fhclibrary/ 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

    34 min
  8. 075. "The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth" with Alexa Dumas

    Apr 13

    075. "The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth" with Alexa Dumas

    Guest: Alexa Dumas, Middle School Librarian From: Plattsburgh NY Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, and I'm also a public librarian! Resources: The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth : https://canva.link/jus4dtjnv0fyi8j Book Break: Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham Where to find Alexa Dumas: I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alexadoom.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/alexad_reads 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

    56 min
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