Circulating Ideas

Steve Thomas

the librarian interview podcast

  1. 14 FEB

    305: YOU & ME AND YOU & ME AND YOU & ME by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees

    Steve chats with Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees, authors of You & Me and You & Me and You & Me, a time-traveling romantic comedy about long-term love, about their past experiences with libraries, their writing process, the fun (but also the dangers) of nostalgia, and why your perfect life may be the one you’re … Continue reading 305: YOU & ME AND YOU & ME AND YOU & ME by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees

  2. 26 ENE

    304: Passive Readers’ Advisory, with Lila Denning

    Steve chats with collection development librarian Lila Denning about passive readers’ advisory, practical tips for creating effective book displays, making displayed accessible and inclusive, partnering with local businesses to promote library services and collections, and how the horror genre helps readers understand different perspectives and emotions. Read the transcript! Lila Denning is a librarian in Florida … Continue reading 304: Passive Readers’ Advisory, with Lila Denning

  3. 6 ENE

    303: Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library, by Lucas Maxwell

    Steve chats with Lucas Maxwell, author of Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library, about his journey from D&D enthusiast to librarian, the educational and social benefits of gaming for young people, and practical advice for librarians looking to start their own tabletop gaming programs! Read the transcript! Become the … Continue reading 303: Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library, by Lucas Maxwell

  4. 11/12/2025

    302: School Libraries Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents by Karla Collins

    Steve chats with Karla Bame Collins, author of School Libraries Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents: From ADHD to Vision Impairment, about her focus on supporting students with diverse and often invisible needs, practical strategies for making school libraries more inclusive, universal design for learning, and the importance of building supportive networks within schools … Continue reading 302: School Libraries Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents by Karla Collins

  5. 24/11/2025

    301: Federal Education Policy, with Dr. Bradley Custer

    Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Dr. Bradley Custer, higher education expert, about his experience at the U.S. Department of Education, the impact of recent mass firings, and what these changes mean for students, educators, and the future of American education. Read the transcript! Dr. Bradley Custer is a higher education policy expert in Washington, … Continue reading 301: Federal Education Policy, with Dr. Bradley Custer

  6. 05/11/2025

    300: The New Civic Path with Rich Harwood

    In this milestone 300th episode of Circulating Ideas, Steve Thomas chats with Rich Harwood, president and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and author of “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in Each Other and Our Nation,” about Harwood’s inspirational journey, the importance of community in building hope, and how libraries and … Continue reading 300: The New Civic Path with Rich Harwood

  7. 23/10/2025

    299: The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Max Brallier

    Steve chats with Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair, about the evolution of the series over its ten-year run, the appeal of post-apocalyptic stories for kids, the enduring importance of friendship at the heart of the series, and the challenges of balancing humor with darker themes. Read the … Continue reading 299: The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Max Brallier

  8. 01/10/2025

    298: Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spratford

    Steve chats with Becky Siegel Spratford, editor of Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, about her deep involvement and interest in the horror genre, the inspiration and process behind her book, the diversity of voices in horror, how horror can foster empathy and address real-world anxieties, and the dangers of quicksand (it’s everywhere). … Continue reading 298: Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spratford

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    Steve Thomas
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    2011 - 2026
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