The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Guest: Crystal Hamlin, Middle and Upper School Librarian From: Richmond Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: A Remarkable Journey! A 7th grade interdisciplinary project : https://canva.link/i96xryh645gmsin   Book Break: The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth Brower Where to find Crystal Hamlin: Email: chamlinreads@gmail.com I can most regularly be found on: Instagram...

Guests:  Rain Smith, School Library Media Specialist, & Emily Litsey, Art Teacher From:  Whiteland Community High School, Indiana Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: 2D AP Art Critiques/Writing:  About the Course: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-2-d-art-and-design Sample Portfolios & Scoring Info: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-2-d-art-and-design/portfolio/past-...

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: Emai...

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 v...

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...

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 Malc...

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 Ca...

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 acti...

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/...

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.a...

Guest: Steve Tetreault, School Library Media Specialist From: New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: Slide Deck: Why We Should Be Luddites (or 'Why AI Is Bad'):  bit.ly/EdTechLuddite Add'l Links: Watch this episode as a video: https://youtu.be/4f7i7tzmFp0 Video - 30 minute CALC presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB6MzhCupwU Book Break: Too Old For This by Samantha Downing Pushing I...

Guest: Alexandra (Allie) Cornejo, School Librarian and Lead Librarian of Secondary Schools From: Harlingen - Harlingen School of Health Professions Texas Grade(s) Taught: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Symbols of the Jazz Age: Crafting Gatsby-Inspired Bookmarks: In this library makerspace lesson, students explore the world of The Great Gatsby by stepping into the Roaring Twenties. After learning abou...

Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Arte in the Makerspace: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IkHQ9WhDEuZH_Hy5X6OPS_s2RRuvbhKD?usp=sharing   Book Break: Leslie F*cking Jones  by Leslie Jones Busted by Dan Gemeinhart Where to find Stacy Gilbert: Website: mamagilbslibrary.com Email: mamagilbslibrary@gmail.com Handle:...

Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian From: Northern VA Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Resources: Cultivating Connection through Pen Pals: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z7b2fETK5ZEKN_SDZjdfMWeKyWoJ_Jue Book Break: Ninth House  by Leigh Bardugo Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Where to find Kannan Cangro: E...

Guest: Amy Garlitz, Library Media Specialist From: Frederick High School Maryland Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Shakespeare Faire: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eCNtbMqh-ffDRz0A1H8HE29vZl8f_CYY-wf1il0Q3hs/edit?usp=sharing Book Break: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Where to find Amy Garlitz: Email: anittinger@gmail.com Handle: @adventurous...

Guest: Jennifer, School librarian From: New Braunfels Texas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Activity Letter & Template: https://bit.ly/4hE9I7q Turkey in Disguise examples on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pKucyC/ The book on which the activity is based: Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and Lee Harper Book Break: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Where to find Jennifer: Email: texa...

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 i...

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 Newsle...

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 Myster...

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 Summ...

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 Emai...

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/1MYta55jNHeXl0zdfj5...

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...

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://knowledge...

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 th...