School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

What role do you play in ending literacy shaming? Learn about Steve Tetreault's campaign to raise awareness and support our readers and their book choices.

I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Annie Ward's The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books

"Literacy Shaming PSA 1: Genre & Level" on YouTube

"Literacy Shaming PSA 2: Adult Expectations" on YouTube

"Literacy Shaming PSA 3: 'Boy books' v. 'Girl books'" on YouTube

Steve Tetreault's website

Knowledge Quest: "Stop Literacy Shaming! Engaging the So-called 'Non-readers'"

School Library Connection: "End Literacy Shaming"

60 Genrefication in the Elementary Library Feb 09, 2020

Show notes

Tune in as Maggi Rohde shares the process and considerations for genrefying her library.

I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Bryant Elementary School Library webpage

59 Reader's Choice Feb 03, 2020

Show notes

What does reader's choice look like in your library? Listen to how Jenelle Crocker balances the challenges of choice with the realities we face in our libraries every day.

I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Reflection page

We Are Pressuring Students to Read Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon

If we want our youngest students to love reading, we have to do 3 things

Powerful Things Happen When We Let Kids Choose What They Read

Bryant Elementary School Reading Choice and policies

Episode 84: How to stop killing the love of reading with Pernille Ripp

58 Building Bridges with a Connected Makerspace Jan 26, 2020

Show notes

Makerspace can be powerful extensions of our library programming. Hear how Tamiko Brown extends makerspace opportunities to the classrooms and home with her students!

I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Meet Tamiko Brown, SLJ's 2017 School Librarian of the Year

Makerspace Blog

AASL: Building Bridges Between Makerspace and Curriculum

Creating Mobile Maker Education Library Programs

Follett Titlewave: Makerspace and Innovation (Currated by Tamiko)

Mock Newbery Book Club: Podcast with students (podcast episode)

Mix it up: Diversifying your Library Collection (podcast episode)

SLJ: School Library Support Staff: A Vital Role, Declining Numbers

57 Adulting 101: Life After High School Jan 20, 2020

Show notes

Hear how Joy Currie empowered her graduating seniors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed after high school.