Using our Library Voices

Using Our Library Voices was given the opportunity to sit down with horror novelist and comic book author  Clay McLeod Chapman ahead of his Comicpalooza appearance this Memorial Day Weekend.  Join host Jennifer Finch as they discuss his upcoming book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, his comic book influences, and the research and inspiration he uses to write his books.  Clay McLeod Chapman has written numerous award winning horror novels, graphic novels and comics including the Origin series and Venomverse, as well working with his novel Wendell & Wilde being adapted into an animate film by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions.   

Find more reads from Clay McLeod Chapman and other horror authors at www.hcpl.net

Comicpalooza is Houston's premier pop-culture festival. Brimming with entertainment, special attractions, programming and celebrities representing a myriad of fandoms, there is no shortage of fun all weekend long. 

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

In this podcast episode, we visit memories of bookstores in honor of Independent Bookstore Day, April 27.  Let's not forget Earth Day, April 22, with notes about our seed libraries and Earth Day book recommendations.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

In this episode of "Gabbing with Librarians", Jennifer, Jasmine, Jessica, and Dedra touch on the cultural phenomenon that is Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and explore the concept of gatekeeping in media.

The discussion begins with an exploration of Beyoncé's artistic evolution and her ability to challenge traditional boundaries within the music industry.  They confront the issue of gatekeeping in media and its impact on diverse voices and perspectives.  In addition, they examine how gatekeepers, often holding positions of power, control the narratives and representations that are allowed to thrive in mainstream media, thereby limiting opportunities for marginalized communities.

The role of libraries as spaces for diversity and representation, where individuals can access a wide range of voices and stories that reflect the richness of human experience, is part of the conversation.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

We're celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing five ladies whose names grace a few Harris County Public Library locations.  These women led extraordinary lives and are forever synonymous with literacy, access and their communities. So let's meet our library patron saints, Barbara Bush, Maud Smith Marks , Edith Fae Cook Cole, Octavia Fields, and Evelyn Meador.


This episode features voices from: Janet Castanon, Shane Harris, Sara West, Akhila Bhat,  Charlotte Brooks , Gabrielle Vogel, and Miranda Guillory and is hosted by Sadina Shawver and edited by Kara Ludwig.

Learn more about our library locations at www.hcpl.net 

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

It's a jam packed episode! Where we're expresses our passion in all sorts of ways in this episode, first with "Heart" book recommendations from our library staff, books that travel with you and definitely worth checking out.  We extend our passion for democracy with an interview with Harris County Clerk, Teneshia Hudspeth,  and learn about the unique voting landscape that is Harris County.  And we end on a chat with Librarians Delaney and Katelyn about Novelist and our Book Hunters program which allows real life librarians to select books to your unique specifications.

As always if you'd like to learn more about Harris County Public Library or any of materials, check out www.hcpl.net for more information.

This episode was hosted by Gisele Parker, featuring the voices of Julie Hermonant , Daisy Preciado, Jasmine Washington, Casey Morris , Delaney Daly, Teneshia Hudspeth, Mary Mink, Sadina Shawver and was edited by Logan Tuttle.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

It’s a new year, and re-cap episodes are so 2023.  Are we going to talk about resolutions?  No, instead, we’re so excited about things coming in 2024. 

Topics include HCPL getting sanctuary status, as well as interviews with staff from Baldwin Boettcher and Atascocita as they discuss their journeys to getting their branches up and running and so much more!

Visit www.hcpl.net to learn about all 27 of our branches.

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

Winter stories to keep you warm and chill your bones, following the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas eve...the Harris County Public Library's podcast team present to you 3 stories as we take a nod to the history of storytelling to connect with those around you. So gather 'round the car radio, share an airpod or turn up the volume for our final episode of the year.
And remember, there are thousands more stories waiting for you at your local public library.

Enjoy! 
  
Visit www.hcpl.net for more stories!

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

This month, we shine light on National Adoption Month by sharing stories from three family on the adoption process and how they grew their families. We also talk with our Early Literacy program manager, Anjela Martinez, about Family Place Libraries and how the library provides different resources for families.

This episode features the voices of host Beth Kripple, and guests Fred Schumacher, Jim Johnson, and Anjela Martinez.
Edited by Dylan Smith and Nancy Hu

For more information about our Family Place Libraries in Harris County, Please visit: www.hcpl.net/

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

Join Harris County Public Library Staff and members of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas to discuss censorship and libraries in honor of the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. 

Banned Books Week Website: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ 

Office of Intellectual Freedom: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif 

Top 13 Most Challenged Books: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 

Texans for the Right to Read: https://texansfortherighttoread.com/ 

Students Engaged in Advancing Texas: https://www.studentsengaged.org/about 

Harris County Public Library's Collection Policy: https://hcpl.net/collection-policy/ 

National Coalition Against Censorship: https://ncac.org/ 

Host/Producer: Jennifer Finch 

Panelists: Lanna Sell; Kate Hunziker; Nyla Vela; Hayden Cohen; Da'Taeveyon Daniels 

Music: Scanglobe by Sputnik; link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ 

Editor: Beth Krippel 

In memory of Darcy Cassavant 

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
www.hcpl.net

Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant. 

It's officially spooky season! We're kicking off our favorite time of the year with a way to get your own little shadow with an interview with Citizen for Animal Protection's Freddy about black cat adoptions, and then come with us to chat with Elyssa about Tarot cards and how they work. Katelyn and Sadina then talk about body horror books in honor of Darcy C.

Interview with Freddy from Citizens for Animal Protection about Black Cat adoptions. https://www.cap4pets.org/

Link to body horror book list here

Interested in learning more about Spooky Cores and aesthetics, see our book lists! 

Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.
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Podcast Team Members include: Jennifer Finch, John Harbaugh, Katelyn Helberg, Beth Krippel, Alinda Mac, Mary Mink, John Schaffer,  Sadina Shawver, Dylan Smith, and Nancy Hu. 


In memory of Darcy Casavant.