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This Episode's Description:

Welcome to this episode of Library Exchange, where we dive into the world of school libraries with our guest, Amy Drake, also known as the Snarky Librarian. Amy, a school librarian in Iowa, shares her journey from a high school English teacher to managing libraries across different educational levels.

Amy discusses the challenges and joys of overseeing both an elementary and a middle school library, highlighting the importance of building independence and fostering a love for reading among students. We also learn about her unique approach to integrating the Leader in Me framework to empower students and her innovative uses of library tools to promote student autonomy.