The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Guest: Kannan Cangro, School Librarian From: Northern VA Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Resources:

• Cultivating Connection through Pen Pals: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z7b2fETK5ZEKN_SDZjdfMWeKyWoJ_Jue

Book Break:

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
• Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes
• Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Where to find Kannan Cangro:

• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: @cangrolib
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cangrolib.bsky.social
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cangrolib/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@cangrolib
• Twitter: twitter.com/cangrolib

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Amy Garlitz, Library Media Specialist From: Frederick High School Maryland Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

• Shakespeare Faire: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eCNtbMqh-ffDRz0A1H8HE29vZl8f_CYY-wf1il0Q3hs/edit?usp=sharing

Book Break:

• Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
• Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Where to find Amy Garlitz:

• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: @adventurouslibrarian
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/agarlitz.bsky.social
• Instagram: instagram.com/adventurouslibrarian
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@adventurouslibrarian
• Twitter: twitter.com/@mrsgarlitz

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Jennifer, School librarian From: New Braunfels Texas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• Activity Letter & Template: https://bit.ly/4hE9I7q
• Turkey in Disguise examples on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pKucyC/
• The book on which the activity is based: Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and Lee Harper

Book Break:

• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Where to find Jennifer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: @texasaggielibrarain on Tiktok, FB and IG; AggieLibrarian1 on X
• I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasaggielibrarian/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@texasaggielibrarian
• Twitter: https://x.com/AggieLibrarian1

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Lauren Popp, School Library Media Specialist From: Lindenwold High School Philadelphia, PA Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

• Book Musical Chairs: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW9y-imCVAU/
• Add'l Links:
• Restore Philly Libraries: https://www.restorephillylibrarians.org/
• Study: "Manga reading on paper vs. digital devices: Prospective effects on core and supportive integration processes in the brain" by Keita Umejima, Yuki Sunada, Kuniyoshi L. Sakai'

Book Break:

• Sheets series by Brenna Thummler
• Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds
• Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
• Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily R. Austin

Where to find Lauren Popp:

• Website: https://libguides.lindenwold.k12.nj.us/Lib
• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: thecheckoutdesk
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram
• Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/thecheckoutdesk.bsky.social
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecheckoutdesk
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecheckoutdesk
• Twitter: twitter.com/@thecheckoutdesk

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Alice Reinert, Teacher-Librarian From: Wanamaker Elementary Topeka Kansas Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• Beyond Checkout: Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture -Slides with pictures of staff activities-- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RCuCvUckobCv8PLjUAAvJASA4iAGEAaX4mJdo3VWY9I/edit?usp=sharing
• Add'l Links: My monthly WE Library Newsletter-- https://secure.smore.com/u/alicereinert

Book Break:

• Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gotttesfeld and Matt Tavarez
• Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans by Jeff Gotttesfeld and Matt Tavarez
• Adult historical fiction writer Kristin Hannah

Where to find Alice Reinert:

• Website: My monthly WE Library Newsletter-- https://secure.smore.com/u/alicereinert
• Email: [email protected]
• I can most regularly be found on: Facebook

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Kelly Hincks, Lower School Librarian From: Detroit Country Day Lower School Michigan Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3 Kelly's Previous SLLN Episode: 017. "Learn About Each Other Using Hexagonal Thinking" from Kelly Hincks

Resources:

• Creating a Sense of Wonder with a Community Read (11/14/2025)
• A Community Read Using Potato Pants! (10/6/2022)
• "A Sense of Wonder" from The Teacher Bag
• Mystery Bag pictures

Book Break:

• The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story by Kate Messner and Brian Biggs

Where to find Kelly Hincks:

• Email: [email protected]
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky, Instagram
• Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kellyhincks.bsky.social
• Instagram: instagram.com/kelly.hincks

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Vicky Finney, School Librarian From: Topeka - Washburn Rural High School Kansas Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

• Keva Plank Challenge:
• Program Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mx1pTnwW_wSPM96kC8nIlrUN2I8bE2wCLcFC83B-ed8/edit?usp=sharing
• Proglam flyer: https://canva.link/mai1m87p5qzvphv
• Additional Links: https://www.kevaplanks.com/

Book Break:

• Mrs. Finney's Hot Picks for Summer Reads:
• The Golden Boys Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes
• The Dead of Summer by Ryan LaSala and The Honeys by Ryan LaSala
• A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban
• Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos
• Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck
• Tall Water by S.J, Sindu & Dion MBD

Where to find Vicky Finney:

• Website: https://sites.google.com/usd437.net/readwithfinney/home
• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: My co-librarian & I share social handles for our school: @wrhslib (instagram) AND @wrhslib5900 (tiktok specific)
• I can most regularly be found on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
• Instagram: instagram.com/wrhslib
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@wrhslib5900

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian From: Lawrence Kansas Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• Bookmark Contest: https://www.ahoymrsmccoy.com/how-we-library/bookmark-contest

Book Break:

• Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead by Brooke Hartman, illustrated by Maria Garcia

• Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit by Eliese Colette Goldbach

Where to find Amanda McCoy:

• Website: ahoymrsmccoy.com
• Email: [email protected]
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/illinimccoy.bsky.social
• Other Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ahoymrsmccoy-cb5tr

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Stacy Gilbert, School Librarian From: Alexandria Virginia Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources: Building Cultural Fusion Artifacts

• Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjExcVw4vsbMtNLjX4UZ-eUOSr6uizDZ/view?usp=drivesdk
• Grapic Organizer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-eXNuRAz6RKH1UhqTKeO2stUck_2yAL9/view?usp=drivesdk
• Photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYta55jNHeXl0zdfj5FibifQM5jUBcpu/view?usp=drivesdk

Book Break:

• Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzales

Where to find Stacy Gilbert:

• Website: mamagilbslibrary.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Handle: MamaGilbs
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mamagilbs.bsky.social

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky

Guest: Christine Szeluga, School librarian From: Cranford High School, New Jersey Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12

Resources:

• Cranford Dixie Giants : https://www.ala.org/news/2025/04/cranford-dixie-giants-receives-aasl-roald-dahls-miss-honey-social-justice-award
• Add'l Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0LqPejlHY
• https://ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian/christine-szeluga/

Book Break:

• The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
• Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
• The Warehouse by Rob Hart
• The Best Fantasy Football Punishment Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Punishing Friends, Co-Workers, and Yourself by James Kilmoon, Nick Giovannetti, Joe Imburgio, Casey Jost, Johnna Scrabis, John Szeluga
• Nerdy, Dirty, and Tasteless Star Wars Jokes IV: Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Uncensored! Over 150 Jokes and Illustrations for Fans 18+ by John Szeluga, illustrated by Christopher J Sorrentino

Where to find Christine Szeluga:

• Website: www.linkedin.com/in/christine-szeluga-mslis-msed-b34860292
• Email: [email protected]
• I can most regularly be found on: Linkedin
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cranfordhighlibrary/

Check in with us, and check us out!

• Have an idea, a question, or a lesson you want to share? Email [email protected]
• Check out the curated list of free online resources at www.SchoolLibrarianLearningNetwork.org

Some Bluesky Resources Starter Packs - These give you a list of accounts you might be interested in following. You can selectively choose among the accounts, or "Follow all" with one click!

• School Librarians by @techielibgrl.com
• UK School Librarians by @ljwattswales.bsky.social
• K-12 School Library Professionals in Canada by @dnevillebooks.bsky.social

Feeds - These are collections of posts that meet certain search criteria. They're a great way to see topics you're interested in! You can add feeds to your account for easy repeat viewing.

• School Librarians Feed by ‪@davidbfox.com‬: Follow the feed to see posts that include "schoollibrarian," "schoollibrary," "School Library Journal," "LMTS," "AASL"
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@tljamesa.com‬: This is a feed of posts from and for school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, etc. #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #TLsky
• School Libraries Feed by ‪@debbieohi.com‬: Picks up posts that include hashtags related to school libraries and school librarians. Search parameters still being tweaked.
• TLSky Feed by ‪@techielibgrl.com‬: - TLSky is a feed for Librarians. Share by using #tlsky