Between the bookshelves: A NSW Premier's Reading Challenge podcast

Between the bookshelves episode - 7. Gina Krohn (Teacher librarian)


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In this episode, Jade speaks with Gina, an acclaimed primaryteacher librarian from south-west Sydney and winner of the 2025 NSW Teacher Librarian of the Year and 2022 John Hirst Award

In this episode, Gina shares how she runs the Premier’sReading Challenge in her school, makes reading accessible and joyful, and creates a sense of wonder in the library. She also dives into her standout initiatives—the PLCC (Primary Libraries: Creative Collaboration) and the Backpack Project.

Packed with strategies for collection development, encouraging reluctant readers, and building reading resilience, this is a must-listen for teacher librarians and educators passionate about books, and for parents who are supporting their children on their reading journey.

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