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Welcome Library lovers to SLANZA SESSIONS, a radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries, and all of the people who inhabit them. Local Manawatū school librarians Alan Dingley, Sasha Eastwoo... more
FAQs about SLANZA Sessions:How many episodes does SLANZA Sessions have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
July 29, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 57 - Meet Our New Manukura - From Library Revamp to Aotearoa School Library Week ExcitementWe're thrilled to introduce Trena Lile, our new SLANZA Manukura. Join us as we chat with Trena about her vision for the role and how she's been successfully rebuilding her school library's atmosphere, making it a vibrant and engaging hub for students. Plus, in her capacity as the Ohu Mahi lead, she'll share exciting plans for the upcoming Aotearoa School Library Week. Learn how this fantastic initiative aims to showcase the vital importance and celebrate school libraries right across the motu!...more29minPlay
July 22, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 56 - Hui In The HouseKristy Wilson joins the crew to chat about the awesome speakers, and the opportunity for connection and practical PLD takeaways, at the upcoming SLANZA regional Hui in Horowhenua. Find out more on the SLANZA website....more31minPlay
July 08, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 55 - Te Awhi Rito ReflectionAlan reflects on his time as Te Awhi Rito, and the crew chat about what's important around reading with around Aotearoa...more30minPlay
June 24, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 54 - NZCYA Book AwardsA radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The NZCYA Children's and Young Peoples Book Awards shortlists are out! The team excitedly pore through the lists to uncover the gold there within....more28minPlay
June 17, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 53 - Stats The TruthA radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: Library influencers Kirsty Adam and Miriam Tuohy join the usual suspects as we dissect the latest NZCER Library survey....more31minPlay
April 29, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 52 - The Reading WarriorA radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. The team chat to the inspirational David Riley about his self-publishing journey, and his focus on supplying books for all of New Zealand's diverse cultures....more29minPlay
April 15, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 51 - Claire Spins ItClaire Mabey from Spin-Off chats about her role, upcoming books, and what it means to be an editor in today's world....more30minPlay
April 02, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 50 - Schaumann On The Other FootThe crew chat to the wonderful Bridget Schaumann facilitator extraordinaire in Dunedin. We chat about the programs that Bridget keeps close to her heart, and as always chat about library awesomeness....more28minPlay
March 19, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 49 - The Evolving School Librarian - The How to Guide to Professional LearningThe crew chat about qualifications, upskilling, and just generally sourcing the gold that is out there for librarians to become even more awesome....more32minPlay
March 05, 2025SLANZA Sessions Episode 48 - Top of the PopsSLANZA Sessions crew chats about the 2024 SLANZA Reading Survey with Kirsty Adam, from James Hargest College What is trending, and what is saying comfortably the same?...more33minPlay
FAQs about SLANZA Sessions:How many episodes does SLANZA Sessions have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.