Connections: A Podcast of the James L. Hamner Public Library

Jill lists all the episodes featuring authors.

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List of Author Episodes:

• Barbara Emodi
• Carrie Firestone
• Danielle Svetcov
• Erin Teagan
• Grandma Salad
• Karin Anderson and Kathryn Erskine
• Laura Tucker
• Lee Williams
• Traci Sorell
• Tricia Elam Walker
• Veronica Bartles

Music Instrument Repair Technician Abby Lawson tells host Jill about her profession.

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Featured Resource: Universal Class

Other Resources:

• Band Instrument Repair, Renton Technical College
• Band Instrument Repair, Western Iowa Technical Community College
• KBI Music Shoppe
• Musical Instrument Repair and Construction, MN State Technical College

Tricia Elam Walker talks with Jill about writing plays, her newest book Nana Akua Goes to School, the value of picture books for adults, and more.

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Featured Resource: Libby

Other Resources:

• Dream Street by Tricia Elam Walker and Ekua Holmes
• Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
• The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee

Jill talks with another librarian about how to respond to uncomfortable situations.

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Featured Resource: Notary 

Other Resources:

• Connections Episode #137: Uncomfortable Conversations: Emily's Thoughts
• Southeast Collaborative Conference

Author Carrie Firestone talks with Jill about the personal and social impacts of dress codes, dress coding in  schools, and her book, Dress Coded.

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Featured Resource: Libby

Other Resources:

• Carrie Firestone

Jill talks with another librarian about how to respond to uncomfortable situations.

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Featured Resource: Libby

Other Resources:

• Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler 
• I Holla Back

Jill reads book quotes about beginnings.

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Featured Resource: Notary Services

Book List:

• The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
• Divergent by Veronica Roth
• The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
• Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix and Sean Williams
• The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Redemption by David Baldacci
• The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

Jill talks about the facility needs assessment process.

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Featured Resource: Local History Archives

Musician Daniel Bennett talks with Jill about music, life, and COVID.

Photo Credit: Alexa Drew

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Featured Resource: Qello Concerts

Other Resources:

Daniel's Winter Playlist

• Daniel Bennett Group: We Are the Orchestra
• John Denver
• Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

Author Lee Williams talks with Jill about her book, The Adventures of Itty Bitty, and her work with horses and children.

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Featured Resource: Passport Application Acceptance Facility

Other Resources:

• Connections Episode #122: Taking Care of Writers
• Spur'n Up Hope