Resources

Do you use songs in the library? Puppets? Art? The media center is the center of the school, but often for elementary schools is part of the related arts rotation. In this episode, Kevin Boozer and special guest, Willie Puppet talk about ways to share #ReadingJOY and “relate the arts” to your instruction in the […]

In this episode, Blake Hopper, former school librarian and current Assistant principal at H.Y. Livesay Middle School in Harrogate, TN shares that moving into a new role doesn’t mean you can’t still be about the importance of being a librarian and advocate. Connect with Blake: Facebook: @travelingguybrarian Instagram: @travelingguybrarian Twitter: @travguybrarian LISTEN to the POdcast […]

In this episode, Tricia Fuglestad talk about creating the making of “PETER O’Meter”, an interactive augmented reality social emotional children’s book based on a robot who becomes emotional when his buttons are pushed. Tricia has been a k-5 art teacher in a suburb of Chicago for 30 years. She has been sharing my STEAM art […]

Jillian Heise will share her story of evolving three different elementary libraries and the lessons learned in revamping the spaces to make them more kid-friendly and usable. Because walking into an elementary library that has stuffed shelves of spine out books is just not the most inviting environment for our youngest students. So how do […]

Children love animals, and horses are usually a favorite! Having a stable of horse books for kids makes learning about the natural world both enjoyable and educational. From learning facts to caring for these animals children also can learn lessons on responsibility and self-worth. Our podcast guests will share insights for reaching equine-loving readers. LISTEN […]

For this podcast, Lauren Mobley joins Shannon McClintock Miller to share her experience as a second year middle school librarian. Lauren shared how she changed the perception of their school library by turning it into a place the students wanted to be with fun programs, book promotions and collaboration with teachers. You will be inspired […]

In Wisconsin, having a district library plan that is approved by the school board is a legislative requirement, but following a rule does not invite inspiration or provide a complete picture of why this work needs to be done. We have worked to create a process for library planning that incorporates aligning library program goals […]

Join Shannon McClintock Miller as she talks with middle school librarian, Kelly Passek, about looking for opportunities to make a difference no matter how far fetched, how big or small and in ways that show everyone within the school community the difference libraries and school librarians can make. You will leave this one with so […]

In this episode, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) talks with Jennifer Malphy (@jmalphy), about being the teacher librarian in her small rural school where she serves K-12 students. Listeners will love to hear how Jennifer inspires all readers within their school community including hosting special events and celebrations, working with classroom teachers to encourage reading, and […]