D323 Library Podcast

D323 Library Podcast

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  • Ep 024 Epic Fantasy

    What else do you do while at home for a very long time? 

    Read an epic fantasy! Several books that take you on a journey that removes you from home and puts you in a place that exists only on the pages. 

    Epic Fantasy Talked about: 

    Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

    Game of Thrones by George RR Martin
    Dune by Frank Herbert
    Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
    Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein
    Harry Potter by JK Rowling
    Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicles) by Patrick Rothfuss
    Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan
    Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
    Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
    The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski
    Star Wars novels- MANY
    The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth Trilogy) by NK Jemisin

    What We’re Reading:

    Rimike:

    House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas
    Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

    Amy:

    The Titan Series by Christin Harber
    Data Feminism by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein
    Check Please 2: Sticks and Scones by Ngozi Ukazu

    Maurissa:

    Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

    Non-fantasy mentioned by Maurissa:

    The Wilderness World of John Muir edited by Edwin Way Teale
    Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
    Educated by Tara Westover
    A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hainsbury
    The Yankee Widow by Linda Lael Miller

    Check out the new Website -- HERE

    32 min
  • Ep 023: Bubba and Beakers

    Bubba and Beakers share 10 new books for kiddos to read! All books recommended for kids from K-6th grade. 

    Beaker’s Books

    1. Unicorn Diaries by Rebecca Elliott
    2. The Magic Mirror by Anna Staniszewski
    3. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
    4. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems
    5. Sweety by Andrea Zuill

      6. Bubba’s Books

      1. The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
      2. The Magic Tree House Series #13: Vacation Under the Volcano
      3. Galaxy Zack: Science Fair Disaster! By Ray O’Ryan
      4. The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece by Jonathan W Stokes
      5. The Unofficial Minecraft Academy Box Set

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        Tweet @Amy_Stefanski or @Libranski

        38 min
      6. Ep 021 Bubba and Beakers: Meet Bubba

        Another look at some elementary reads suggested by the coolest 9 year old ever -- Bubba -- the older of the duo. 

        Join Bubba in his journey through the Harry Potter books -- his first time and his thoughts. 

        Also suggested by Bubba:

        1. Press Start Series

        2. Aliens next Door Series

        3. Desmond Cole Series

        4. Harry Potter -- Illustrated Ed

        32 min
      7. Ep 020 Bubba and Beakers: Meet Beakers

        It's time to chat Elementary books! Phew it's about time, right? 

        This episode introduces our newest co-host -- Beakers! She is the second part of the Bubba and Beakers duo. 

        Beakers is a first grader who loves to read she recommends the following books: 

        1) Sophie Mouse  Series

        2) Princess Pulizer Series

        3) Dragon loves Tacos books (1 &2) 

        4) Knuffle Bunny 

         

        22 min
      8. Ep 019 More Potato Chips

        We continued the conversation about the importance of reading whatever you want! 

        Find us online:

        Twitter - @Amy_Stefanski

        Online @ Learning with Libranski for extra behind the Mic materials and conversations!

        Leave Online reviews @ Podchaser for the D323 Library Podcast! We would love to hear from out!

        Stay safe!

        -Amy 

        37 min
      9. Ep 018 What's in the Box March

        Our new box is here and we are opening it with you!

        Let's chat -- What we are reading

        Amy: Melinda Gate's The Power of Lift

        Remike: Nothing...she is blaming me for her lack of reading #LibrarianFail  

        Book: 

        The New David Espinoza

        The Never Tilting World
        Your House Will Pay
        The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
        A Match Made in Mehendi
        One of Us Is Next
        Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises
        Salt Slow
        A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz
        Shadow of the Batgirl
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        For more information on each book, and other printables go to Learning with Libranski: D323 Library Podcast. 

        18 min
      10. Ep 017 Popcorn and Potato Chip Books

        It's time to chat about popcorn and potato chip books! 

        Key Topics: 

        1. Leisure/guilty pleasure reading

        2. "New Year's Resolution vs. Revelation"
        3. The actual value of potato chip books (actually reading)
        4. Active reading vs. passive watching
        5. No books are inherently better than others- Stop Judging People!

        Books Mentioned:

        Private Series by Kate Brian
        Maximum Ride by James Patterson
        Educated by Tara Westover
        Dear Martin by Nic Stone
        Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
        Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (new Hunger Games)

        36 min
      11. Ep 016: What's in the Box Feb

        It's that time again! We are opening a new box of books for the library! If you find one! Tweet at us @Amy_Stefanski or @DunlapHSLibrary. 

        Books are provided by the Junior Library Guild's monthly subscription program. 

        Books reviewed: 

        Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer

        The House by Paco Rosa
        Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 by Don Brown
        All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney
        The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah
        The Avant-Guards Volume One by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes
        Flowers in the Gutter by K. R. Gassy
        Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
        Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
        Something Deeply Hidden by Sean Carroll
        Watched and Warnings by Ryan Wolf

        20 min
      12. Ep 015: What's in the Box: Barnes and Noble Edition Jan 2020

        New books have arrived in the library and we are unveiling them with you! We purchased new books with funding from our Barnes and Noble book fair!

        Books we unveiled:

        Technically You Started It by Lana Wood Johnson

        The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White

        Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

        American Royals by Katharine McGee

        The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young

        Estranged: The Changeling King by Ethan Aldridge

        Batman: Nightwalker the Graphic Novel by Stuart Moore

        Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

        Sorry, Permanent Record by Mary HK Choi

        Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

        The Tenth Girl by Sarah Faring

        Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (This book is UG Mature. Characters are almost out of college)

        #d323librarypodcast @Amy_Stefanski @DunlpHSLibrary 

        21 min
      13. Ep 014 Voice of a Decade

        Amy sits down with one of her senior students to chat about her book choices from ages 8 to 18. 

        We asked her what inspired her personal choices, what framed her literary reference, and what she reads heading out to high school.

        Topics: 

        1. Book choices from a high school senior
        2. How to define personal choice through the years?
        3. Classroom reading shapes personal choices
        4. What does the end of 2019 look like to a HS senior?
        5. What did we read in 2019?
        6. What are we currently reading?

          7. 36 min

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        A K-12 Librarian and her Friends chat about books, genres, and all things school library-related! What started as a simple passion podcast project became a larger platform to share knowledge. Come…