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Episode 2: #TryThisOnMonday with Barbara Johnson
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Nationally recognized and award-winning Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom chats with Barbara Johnson, a influential school library media specialist, Maker, wife and mother of four—with a long list of interesting hobbies and diverse paying side jobs—about collecting, curating and sharing ideas in a digital world, building diverse school library collections, and preparing for and responding to book challenges. Don’t miss this great conversation!
Barbara’s Bio: Barbara is a former Director of Technology & Technology Integration Specialist, and earned her MLIS in 2014. She is passionate about bringing innovative technology to my school learning community. Barbara organized the MakerMeetup for Maker Librarians to play, hack, and discuss library issues. In 2018 the MakerMeetup was the Connecticut Association of School Librarians’ (CASL) Pre-Conference and had over 130 attendees. She also initiated Colchester’s Annual Digital Learning Day, a community-wide event that allows students to become the teachers in an "edCamp" style evening. Last spring, 75 students facilitated 25 activities for over 600 participants.
Barbara continuously advocates for school libraries as the Past President of CASL and a member of both the State of Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology and Digital/Media Literacy Advisory Council. She is the AASL Affiliate Representative for Connecticut and has presented at the last three AASL Conferences on innovative teaching practices and school libraries.
List of resources, suggested materials, affiliated links, and social media:
- Connect w/ Barbara: Twitter Facebook
- Connect w/ Kristina Holzweiss: Twitter Facebook
- Connect w/ Melissa: Twitter
- Connect w/ Carrie: Twitter
Resources
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors article by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop
Office for Intellectual Freedom
Top 10 Most Challenged Books Lists
Book Recommendations
For Middle Grade Readers:
Ban this Book: A Novel by Alan Gratz
Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes
Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King
For Young Adult Readers:
Suggested Reading by Dave Connis
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