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. 067. "Helping Students License Their Artwork" with Rachel Grover

    3D AGO

    067. "Helping Students License Their Artwork" with Rachel Grover

    Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian From: Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: Helping Students License Their Own Artwork: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/ Add'l Links: SLLN Episode 054. Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace with Rachel Grover Book Break: I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest Words on Fire by Jennifer Nielsen Where to find Rachel Grover: Website: Rachel Grover on Knowledge Quest Email: NBCTLibrarian13@gmail.com Handle: @rgrov1013 I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/rgrov1013.bsky.social   Check in with 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

    41 min
  2. 066. "BFFs (Best Book Friends) Reading Initiative" with Marcia Kochel

    JAN 26

    066. "BFFs (Best Book Friends) Reading Initiative" with Marcia Kochel

    Guest: Marcia Kochel, Teacher Librarian From: Druid Hills Middle School, Decatur Georgia Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: BFF Reading Initiative: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7PGgtdK0/Ju4ghpwXfBS0z-05w32iKA/view?utm_content=DAG7PGgtdK0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he0bd11a3cd  Add'l Links: www.youngteenlit.com Book Break: Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram The Scott Fenwick Diaries by Kristin Nilsen Where to find Marcia Kochel: Website: https://omsbookblog.blogspot.com I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/overbooked.bsky.social, bsky.app/profile/youngteenlit.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/dhmslibrary, instagram.com/young_teenlit 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 3m
  3. 065. "True Book Fair" with Kannan Cangro

    JAN 19

    065. "True Book Fair" with Kannan Cangro

    Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian From: Northern Virginia Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Resources: True Book Fair: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MqG6n-VZHCzPYuhcuOq6-OCcoeWH31KHy0ggW3ZPRvQ/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: First Book: www.fbmarketplace.org Maura Madigan's article about #truebookfairs: https://www.slj.com/story/Building-better-Book-Fairs-Librarians-Create-New-Models Julie Stivers original article about Truebookfair: https://www.slj.com/story/Julie-Stivers-A-Place-To-Read-and-Thrive-2023-School-Librarian-of-the-Year Indestructibles books from Hachette: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/workman-publishing-company/page/indestructibles/ Book Break: You Didn't Hear This From Me: Notes on the Art of Gossip by Kelsey McKinney Where to find Kannan Cangro: Handle: @cangrolib I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cangrolib.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cangrolib/  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
  4. 064. "Mini Mic Monday" with Dr. Heather Thore

    JAN 12

    064. "Mini Mic Monday" with Dr. Heather Thore

    Guest: Dr. Heather Thore, School Librarian From: Robert Anderson Middle School, South Carolina Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Mini Mic Monday: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCzHvWkpr7/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSBJ996kvLg/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSTbMsHkYxd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvglFsgIkB/  Add'l Links: https://www.instagram.com/robertandersonmiddlerams Book Break: The Restorative Practices Playbook: Tools for Transforming Discipline in Schools by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey Where to find Dr. Heather Thore, but I'm fine with Heather or Dr. Thore: Email: heatherthore@anderson5.net Handle: Thorbrarian I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorbrarian  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

    40 min
  5. 063. "The Winter Games" with Maura Madigan

    JAN 5

    063. "The Winter Games" with Maura Madigan

    Guest: Maura Madigan, Librarian From: Fairfax County VA Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Resources: The Winter Games: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgZaxdpNThP_bIWltnykdiQTxcTThG6EqJGPvfA1mvs/edit?usp=sharing Add'l Links: https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan SLLN Podcast Episode 25: "Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program" with Maura Madigan Book Break: The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Night Raven (Moonwind Mysteries) by by Johan Rundberg Where to find Maura Madigan: Website: https://alastore.ala.org/content/maura-madigan  Email: mbmadigan@fcps.edu  Handle: @mauramadigan7 I can most regularly be found 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

    48 min
  6. 062. "Broken Books Build Community" with Rain Smith

    12/22/2025

    062. "Broken Books Build Community" with Rain Smith

    Guest: Rain Smith, School Library Media Specialist From: Whiteland Comm HS, Whiteland Indiana Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Broken Books Build Community: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1qowq230/G6SVB7D06O4uK_amKSzLlg/view?utm_content=DAG1qowq230&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4a3d89ce43 Book Break: Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spatford (who is also a librarian!) Where to find Rain Smith: Handle: @simplyrain I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky Check in with us, 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

    1 hr
  7. 061. "Book Club Bash" with Stacy Brown

    12/15/2025

    061. "Book Club Bash" with Stacy Brown

    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 Club Bash: https://tinyurl.com/bannedbooknooks Add'l Links: These are the book club slides that we followed for that particular book club. Slide 9 includes the book nook activity instructions: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NF6-Nqsu_qJZ4Z5DUXtVyaXRKmrOMUN18nzJwSgxJg8/edit?usp=sharing   Book Break:  The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Code of Honor by Alan Gratz Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work by Robyn Gobbel The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Yardena Schwartz The author that kickstarted my career was Toni Morrison. I have always been captivated by her writing. Where to find Stacy Brown: Website: More book club ideas can be found here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/revolutionize-youth-book-clubs-9798216182665/ Handle: @21stStacy I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter 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 11m
  8. 060. "Winter Book Give-Away" with Melissa Snider

    12/08/2025

    060. "Winter Book Give-Away" with Melissa Snider

    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: Winter Book Give-Away: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jZtqbFm2DzLzj8Mgb6MzAl4ZEVHrFHYlJDu6KGZDqGk/edit?tab=t.0 Book Break: Poetry anthologies curated by James Crews, especially The Wonder of Small Things: Poems of Peace and Renewal, edited by James Crews Where to find Melissa Snider: Email: (Included in resources doc) I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/meliroowy.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/mmeslibrarylobos Other Social Media: On Facebook, personal/professional - friend me! Melissa Brumsted Snider 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 9m
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