Adventures of the Lifting Librarian

By Krystal Gagen-Spriggs

A podcast filled with bookish, lifting, academia, and other fun things.

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Adventures of the Lifting Librarian episodes:

March 10, 2022 Rainbow Reads
In this episode I explain what I mean by the term Rainbow Reads, clarify some things around the LGBTQIA+ acronym and the challenges some authors are facing, as well as recommending 6 rainbow reads - 3 YA and 3 new adult. I'd love to for you send me some recommendations for more LGBTQIA+ fiction!
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23min
December 23, 2021 Change is a good thing
In this episdoe I give you a quick life update - I'm changing jobs! I share with you my highlights from 9 years of teaching and what I'm going to be doing next. Happy holidays everyone!
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16min
August 11, 2021 Reading Efficiency & Graphic Novels
Join me as I discuss some research I've just come across in my PhD that's all about the Matthew Effect and reading efficiency. I also explain why Graphic Novels are the perfect tool to help improve comprehension.
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15min
July 22, 2021 The problem with the history of school libraries
In today's episode I breakdown why the history of school libraries has created issues for the teacher librarians and school libraries of today. I also explain a little bit about my PhD and where I'm aiming to go with that. If you'd like to send a voice mail and potentially have it included in an episode, please email through a 1-2 minute voice message to [email protected]
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17min
July 09, 2021Book genre musings and recommendations
In today's episode I break down the way in which I view genres for both my fiction collection and how we do it at school. I also recommend the following books:

What we saw by Aaron Hartzler (TW - sexual violence)

Salt to the sea by Ruta Sepetys

The extraordinaries by TJ Klune

Cinder from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Warcross by Marie Lu

Nyxia by Scott Reintgen

Navigating the stars from The Sentinels of the Galaxy by Maria V Snyder

These Broken Stars from the Starbound Trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Illuminae from the Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Just in case you were interested in learning more about Hugh Herr, here is a link to his TED Talk profile and videos: https://www.ted.com/speakers/hugh_herr

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28min
June 21, 2021 Talking with Drew about gym stuff
Join me on today's adventure where I talk to my husband, Drew Spriggs, about opening and owning a gym, and all that comes with it.
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28min
June 02, 2021 My Mental Health Story
In this week's episode I share a little about my mental health story, some Australian statistics, and how reading a Graphic Novel helped me to understand my mental health so much more.
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21min
May 26, 2021 Talking about Harry Potter for my birthday
In this week's episode, as a special 30th birthday treat to myself, I talk about my love for Harry Potter. I cover why I love it so much and what it means to me, ownership of the universe, my role models from the books, and what I'm going to cover next week. Enjoy!
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24min
May 19, 2021 Podcast Trailer
Adventures of the Lifting Librarian - a Podcast by a teacher librarian, academic and gym owner filled with all things fun!
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FAQs about Adventures of the Lifting Librarian:

How many episodes does Adventures of the Lifting Librarian have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.