Best Interview With School Librarian Podcasts (2024)

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie talk about Hi from outer space by @fionakatauskas Is my phone reading my mind by @drmattagnew 18000 holes in the universe by @adamwallacestuff @lisafoleyauthor and James Hart Marion and the forty thieves by Sarah Luke Kev and Trev: snot funny sea stories by @kylie_howarth Bernie thinks in boxes by @jes…

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Episode 114: Picture books galore and a graphic novel 18:31

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we discus some great books. Included: Some Families Change by Jess Galatola and Jenni Barrand The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell The Book Star by Beck Nanayakkara and Joanna Bartel Grow Big Little Seed by Beck Nanayakkara and Sarah Capon ABC Disability by Sarah Rose, Alley Pascoe and Beck Feiner The Night…

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Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!! 20:55

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Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus...Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie has also been delving into "Choose Your Own Adventure," …

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Librarianship Is a Science… But It’s Also an Art.: with Abby Moore 27:11

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Abby Moore. Abby serves as the lead librarian for 4 campuses in Texas. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/librarianship-is-a-science-but-it-s-also-an-art-with-abby-moore

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Episode 112: Christmas 2022 and our top reads for the year 2022! 17:26

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we chat about the year that was and a couple of books we loved... Pamela announces her Christmas picture book deal with the National Library of Australia, due for October 2023 Plus, we are now accepting Picture books to Maven central, for reel and or review, so if you have a book coming out, direct your publicist to ou…

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Come Plan with Us, December! 32:58

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This podcast is a recording from a Zoom event held with middle school librarian, Karina Quilantan Garza. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/december-come-plan-with-us

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November - Come Plan with Us! 26:00

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This podcast is a recording from a Zoom event held with high school librarian, Margie Longoria. We hope you enjoy the recording. If you follow this webpage, you will be sent an invitation to join us live in Zoom each month. You can also watch the video recording on Facebook to see anything we showed the audience. Shownotes: https://www.laurashenema…

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Episode 111: Interview with Kate Temple: Author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." 19:24

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Kate Temple, author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." To learn more about Kate head to Kate Temple Books - Hachette Australia This is NOT just any old book. THIS is a legal document. It contains a truthful record of how Trilby Moffat was accidentally promoted to the most important job t…

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Episode 110: Mini Revies + Interview with Reece Carter: author of "A girl called Corpse." 37:13

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamel and Julie discuss some great middle grade book releases... The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale | 9781922458599 | BooktopiaThe Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor | 9781922400871 | BooktopiaThe Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1 by Kate Temple | 9780734420909 | BooktopiaJulie chats t…

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October - Come Plan with Us! 27:14

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This podcast is a recording from a Zoom event held with middle school librarian, Jackie Torres. We hope you enjoy the recording. If you follow this webpage, you will be sent an invitation to join us live in Zoom each month. You can also watch the video recording on Facebook to see anything we showed the audience. Shownotes: https://www.laurashenema…

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Episode 109: The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat / The Detectives Guide to New York City / Cross Bones / Interview with Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett 56:11

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold, and "The Detectives guide to New York City," by Nicki Greenberg. Julie reviews Cross Bones, by Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold | 9781922458520 | Booktopia The Detective's …

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Dynamic Shelving: with Kristen Badger 29:51

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Kristen Badger. She currently works at a high school library in Florida, but has also worked in a middle school and elementary school library. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/dynamic-shelving-with-kristen-badger

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Episode 108 / When Granny came to stay/ Maku / Brett Perkins, author of The Prison for the Magically Cursed review and interview 44:12

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "When Granny Came to Stay," by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han, as well as Maku by Meyne Wyatt, and Julie reviews, "The Prison for the magically cursed," by Brett Perkins. When Granny Came To Stay by Alice Pung | 9781760984991 | Booktopia The Prison for the Magically Cursed eBook : Perkins, …

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Service, Safety, and Security : Steve Albrecht 23:56

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Dr. Steve Albrecht. He has trained thousands of library employees, live and online, in service, safety, and security. As well, he has worked with city and county libraries, K-12 libraries, college and university libraries, special libraries, and law libraries in over 28 states. Shownotes: https://www.laurashe…

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Libraries Are the Hub of Inquiry and Learning : with Margaret Alger and Jessica Kitta 40:05

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The Librarian Influencers of the Week are Margaret Alger and Jessica Kitta . Margaret’s elementary school feeds into Jessica’s middle school in their Virginia district. These ladies both see their positions as a service role and believe being a librarian is the best job ever! Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/libraries-are-the-hub-of-in…

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Episode 107 : Interview with Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow 28:23

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow, illustrated by Mike Barry As a kid, Nat Amoore did it all – run away from home, play epic pranks, plot a future in Hollywood, invent money-making schemes and never listen to a word her parents said. Now as a ‘responsible’ adult...well, nothing has really changed. Bu…

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Classroom Book Clubs: with Donna Mignardi 31:13

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Donna Mignardi, a high school librarian in Maryland. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/classroom-book-clubs-with-donna-mignardi

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Episode 106 : Arthur The Always King / Prometheus High / The Brictionary / The Boy Who Hatched Monsters / Stuart Wilson 44:15

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Arthur the Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland Illustrated by Chris Riddell and The Brictionary by Ryan McNaught, as well as They Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C Shelley, and Julie reviews Prometheus High by Stuart Wilson, plus Stuart stops by for an interview. Book links...Arthur, The Always King by …

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AASL NSLPY Award: with Calvert County Public Schools Librarians 44:06

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The Librarian Influencers of the Week are the Calvert County Public Schools Librarians who were awarded the National School Library of the Year Award (NSLPY) last year. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/aasl-nslpy-award-with-calvert-county-public-schools-librarians

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Collection Development Matters: with Becky Calzada and Liz Philippi 40:02

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The Librarian Influencers of the Week is a dynamic Texas duo! Let’s meet Becky Calzada and Liz Philippi. Becky is the District Library Coordinator in Leander ISD. Liz Philippi is the School Program Coordinator for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/collection-development-matters-with-becky…

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Episode 105: Star the elephant / Rainbow the Koala / Our Country / Ming and Flo / Interview with Remy Lai 30:14

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "Star the elephant," and "Rainbow the Koala," by Remy Lai, and Pamela reviews "Ming and Flo," by Jackie French as well as "Our Country, Ancient Wonders," by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac. Plus Remy stops in for an interview. Star the Elephant, Surviving the Wild by Remy Lai | 9781250784995 | Booktopia …

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Bring Your A Game to the Library: with Lia Fisher-Janosz 40:42

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Lia Fisher-Janosz who works in Virginia at a K-5 public school library. She is in her 4th year as librarian and has a lot to share with the audience. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/bring-your-a-game-to-the-library-with-lia-fisher-janosz

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Libraries Store the Energy that Fuels the Imagination: with Valarie Trice 34:25

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Valarie Trice. Valarie is the Media Specialist at the Dooly County K-8 Academy in Georgia. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/libraries-store-the-energy-that-fuels-the-imagination-with-valarie-trice

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Librarians Impact the Learning of Every Student: with Tom Bober 28:20

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Tom Bober. Tom works at an elementary library outside of St. Louis, Missouri. He also serves as the district level library coordinator. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/librarians-impact-the-learning-of-every-student-with-tom-bober

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Episode 104: Interview with Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta." 34:57

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta," which Julie reviewed on episode 103. Yvette Poshoglian is the bestselling author of over 40 books for children and young readers. She writes the wildly popular Ella and Olivia series (30 books + 6 treasuries and counting!), the Puppy Diary books and the Frankie …

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Embedded Library Skills Supports Collaboration: with Jillian Rudes 34:24

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Jillian Rudes. She works in a 6th-12th grade public school in the Queens borough of New York City. She is also the Japanese Culture & Manga Cooperative Collection Development librarian for the New York City Department of Education. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/embedded-library-skills-supports…

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Episode 103: Friday Barnes 10: Undercover / Big Apple Diaries / Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief / Dear Greta / Alyssa Bermudez 44:16

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Friday Barnes book 10: Undercover by R.A. Spratt, and Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. Julie reviews Big Apple Diaries by Alyssa Bermudez, and Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian, plus Alyssa stops by for a chat about her incredible graphic novel. Book links Friday Barnes 10, Undercover b…

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Episode 102: Pow Pow Pig 2 / Mermaid Tales / Xavier In The Meantime/ The Riddle of Tanglewood Manor 21:05

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie return for season 8 2022! We review the books below and discuss all things "Save The Cat" by Blake Snyder and Scrivener. Affiliate links where to buy: Let the Games Begin, Pow Pow Pig : Book 2 by Anh Do | 9781761065194 | Booktopia The Great Treasure Hunt, MerTales 3 by Rebecca Timmis | 9781760526573 | …

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Episode 101: Mavens top 11 for 2021: Listen to find out! 16:12

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie share their top 11 Middle Grade books for 2021. Pamela's Picks: Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale | 9781922330451 | Booktopia The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle, The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries: Book 2 by Jackie French | 9781460757734 | Booktopia Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, Enola Holmes: Book 7 b…

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Trauma Informed Care Through the School Library: with Elizabeth Pelayo 29:31

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Elizabeth Pelayo. Beth works as the LRC director and media specialist at a high school in Illinois. Shownotes:

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Episode 100: Pony/ The Incredible Talking Machine / Interview with Craig Cauchi of Genrecon / Interview with Sam Rutter, Publisher at Storytorch 1:30:37

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pony," by R.J Palacio and Julie reviews, "The Incredible Talking Machine," by Jenni Spangler. Plus Julie chats to Craig Cauchi from Genrecon and Pamela chats to Sam Rutter of Storytorch. Links to Books:https://www.booktopia.com.au/pony-r-j-palacio/book/9780141377056.htmlhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the…

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#EndLiteracyShaming: with Steve Tetreault 39:17

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Steve Tetreault. Steve is involved with the library world in New Jersey and writes for AASL’s Knowledge Quest. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/endliteracyshaming-with-steve-tetreault

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Ways to Influence a School’s Reading Culture : with Kelly Hincks 39:45

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Michigan librarian Kelly Hincks. Kelly works at a private elementary school outside of Detroit where she works with PK-3rd graders. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/ways-to-influence-a-school-s-reading-culture-with-kelly-hincks

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Meet the Manga Librarian: with Ashley Hawkins 37:57

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Ashley Hawkins. She is a librarian providing support for 3 schools on her campus in Brooklyn, New York. She is known on social media as the Manga Librarian. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/meet-the-manga-librarian-with-ashley-hawkins

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Create a Scaffolded Curriculum for Your Media Program : with Patty Duval 32:28

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Patty Duval. She is a Media Services Specialist providing district level support for librarians in her Florida district. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/create-a-scaffolded-curriculum-for-your-media-program-with-patty-duval

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Episode 99: Wandi / Enola Holmes / Powerful Princesses / Courageous Queens / Interview Favel Parret / Interview Angela Buckingham 1:27:30

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Wandi by Favel Parrett, Illustrated by Zoe Ingram, and "Enola Holmes and the black barouche," by Nancy Springer. Julie reviews, "Powerful Princesses," by Angela Buckingham, Illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, and "Courageous Queens," by Angela Buckingham, Illustrated by Debora Islas. Where to find Wandi…

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School Librarians Must Be Intentional Change Agents : with Maegen Rose 31:00

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Maegen Rose, a middle school librarian! She works at an independent middle school in New York. She was named one of SLJ’s Movers and Shakers for 2021. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/school-librarians-must-be-intentional-change-agents-with-maegen-rose…

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Living Beyond Borders Author Interviews: with Editor, Margie Longoria 58:56

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This week’s podcast features a special author event! I was fortunate to connect with school librarian and book editor, Margie Longoria who arranged for us to chat with 5 authors from her new book Living Beyond Borders. We were joined by David Bowles, Ruben Degollado, Xavier Garza, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, and Daniel García Ordaz. Shownotes includin…

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Episode 98: The What On Earth Institute of Wonder / My Brother Ben / The Magic of Magnolia Moon / Shadowghast / Andy Griffiths Interview 1:00:45

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The What On Earth Institute of Wonder," by Lisa Nichol, and "My Brother Ben," by Peter Carnavas, and Julie reviews, "The Magic of Magnolia Moon," by Edwina Wyatt, and "Shadowghast," by Thomas Taylor. Plus Andy Griffiths stops in for an interview about his latest book with Terry Denton, "The 143 Story T…

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A Librarian's Work Extends Beyond the School Building: with Christopher Stewart 28:42

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is D.C. librarian Christopher Stewart. Christopher is a middle school librarian in the District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) System in Washington, DC. He is also one of SLJ’s 2021 Movers and Shakers! Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/a-librarian-s-work-extends-beyond-the-school-building-with-chri…

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Librarians Can Make a Huge Positive Impact on Their Students’ Education 30:47

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Texas librarian Sandra Carswell. She has worked in intermediate and junior high school libraries in central Texas. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/librarians-can-make-a-huge-positive-impact-on-their-students-education

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School Librarians Change the World for the Better: with Jen Sturge 34:28

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Dr. Jen Sturge. Jen worked as a Maryland elementary librarian and then moved to the central office to support school libraries for the past 6 years. Jenn was one of the SLJ Movers and Shakers this year! Her district won the National School Library of the Year Award from AASL! Shownotes: https://www.laurashene…

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Episode 97: Dragon Skin / Seven Wherewithal Way / Karen Foxlee Interview / Samantha-Ellen Bound interview 1:18:11

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Dragon Skin," by Karen Foxlee, and Julie reviews, "Seven Wherewithal Way," by Samantha-Ellen Bound. Plus Karen and Sam both stop by in for an interview. About: Dragon Skin: How to save a dragon:1)Assemble equipment. Water, Weet-Bix, sugar, syringe, sticky tape, scissors.2)Believe in everything.Pip neve…

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Collaboration Begins with Small Steps: with Liz Deskins 42:48

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Liz Deskins. She’s had over 30 years working in a variety of library settings. She currently teaches library science students at Kent State University in Ohio. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/collaboration-begins-with-small-steps-with-liz-deskins

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Drone Delivery of Free Choice Reading During the Pandemic: with Kelly Passek 40:51

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is SLJ Mover and Shaker, Kelly Passek! Kelly is a librarian at Blacksburg Middle School in Blacksburg VA and Secondary Lead Librarian for Montgomery County Public Schools in Southwest Virginia. She has a varied library background and loves her time as a school librarian. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/…

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Episode 96: Night Ride Into Danger / The Wolf's Howl / Treasure in the Lake / Interview with Jason Pamment 46:22

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Night Ride Into Danger," by Jackie French, as well as "The Wolf's Howl by A.L. Tait. And Julie reviews, "Treasure In the Lake," by Jason Pamment, who also stops in for an interview!Buy books: Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French | 9781460758939 | BooktopiaThe Wolf's Howl, A Maven & Reeve Mystery Boo…

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Access to Diverse Resources and Services: with Kathy Lester 32:12

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Kathy Lester! Kathy works as a school librarian at East Middle School in Plymouth, Michigan and is president-elect of AASL. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/access-to-diverse-resources-and-services-with-kathy-lester

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The Power and Potential of School Librarians Is Limitless: with Arlene Laverde 43:35

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The Librarian Influencer of the Week is New York librarian Arlene Laverde! She is a high school librarian and the former president of the New York City School Library Association. Arlene is also president elect for New York Library Association. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/the-power-and-potential-of-school-librarians-is-limitless-w…

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Episode 95: The Song Of Lewis Carmichael / Sophie Laguna and Marc McBride Interview 43:40

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Song of Lewis Carmichael," by Sophie Laguna and Illustrated by Marc McBride, plus Sophie and Marc stop by for a chat. Sites Pamela mentions: www.Littlescribe.com StoryKids | Victoria Together Books Julie mentions: "Anemone is not the Enemy," Honour Book for the 2021 CBCA Awards Book of the Year for…

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