School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Danny Neville shares his journey from classroom teacher to published author, discussing the process of writing inclusive children's books which reflect diverse family structures, and the importance of supporting local creators in schools. Dannyneville.com IG @dnevillebooks and @tingl_osla E315 Canadian Teacher Librarian Little Bee chapter book series: The Buzz About the Party (2026) The Storytime Extravaganza (2026) The Best Birthday Ever (2027) SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers) The FOLD (The Festival of Literary Diversity) Query Tracker (finding a literary agent) The Teaching Librarian (Ontario School Library Association publication) Library Land Loves (Ontario Library Association podcast) Annick Press Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Heather Horner shares her journey through school librarianship and administration, dealing with involuntary transfers, and navigating her emotional wellness during career pivots. Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor E358 Student Privacy E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In Why School Librarians Matter by Keith Curry Lance and Debra Kachel Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Mackenzie Dietz shares insights into her role, community engagement, and how rural schools adapt to technological and educational challenges. Mackenzie Dietz IG: mediawithmac Gmail: mediawithmac@gmail.com Mackenzie's resource page Fessendon-Bowdon School District NDLA Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Dr. Misty Schattle discusses her research on the mental health of school librarians, the impact of censorship, and the importance of advocacy and community support in the field of librarianship. Dr. Misty Schattle Mschattle@shsu.edu schattleandoconnor.pdf E204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness with Dr. Merga E267 Creating a Reading Culture with Dr. Merga E17 Self-Censorship is Real (Season 1…solo effort. Be kind.) Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Editor Erin Jones shares insights into her work in librarianship, the development of the 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, and the importance of accessible, inclusive resources for all library professionals. Erin Jone's LinkedIn ALA Editions Intellectual Freedom Manual 11th ed. ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Transitioning from public to school libraries, Sasha Mangipano shares her current role and unique schedule, STEM centers and how she creates an inviting library. Sasha Mangipano TikTok/IG @thesassynerd FB @the sassynerd1 Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Dr. Harris and an expert panel unveil 8 provocations challenging how schools are responding to AI — moving beyond bans and toward real policy rethink. Drawing on best-practice recommendations, this conversation pushes educators and school administrators to confront the hard questions before AI reshapes the classroom without them. Dr. Christopher Harris chris@playplaylearn.com Bluesky: @cgharris.bsky.social Linkedin teachingabout.ai AI Scope & Sequence E302 AI Scope and Sequence E229 ChatGPT Keynote: AI for Parents will full presenter notes Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Amanda Chacon returns to unpack findings from a recent survey of school librarians capturing their perspectives and experiences involving Imposter Syndrome. Amanda Chacon Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social‬ Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: OpenBookAmanda 2024 SLJ School Librarian of the Year E332 Imposter Syndrome E242 Our Media Virtual Presence E207 STEM Librarian Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

With over 15,000 attendees, ALA Annual Conference is the world's largest gathering of library professionals. Tune in as 16 library professionals from across the US share their stories, perspectives and resources. Patches website - Gene Ambaum E285 Mister Library, Tim Jones NIMCO, INC. My session with Diana Haneski "Pawsitive Impact - Therapy Dogs" E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Haneski Faith Huff's 3 episodes 124 Redefining Our Roles 176 Annual Evaluations 240 Newsletters 101 212 Retired Librarians ROCK! 218 Supporting Trans Students and Staff Hannah Webster's episode Library Card Canvas Bag (GREAT for author signatures!!!) Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

President Sam Helmick shares exciting opportunities for librarians attending ALA's Annual Conference this summer in Chicago. samhelmicklibrary@gmail.com ALA Annual 2026 Past ALA conference episodes: E231 ALAAC23 (Chicago) E278 ALAAC24 (San Diego) E327 ALAAC25 (Philadelphia) E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Haneski Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Librarian Mary Lanni shares the imporant reasons nursery rhymes should be part of your programming and how to avoid potential misteps in your planning. www.maryrlanni.com marylannireads@gmail.com @MaryLanniReads on Bluesky and YouTube Bloomsbury - Mention "United20" for 20% off Article: Rethinking Storytime Article: Betsy Bird Storytime Solidarity SLJ Winner: 265 Romance Book Clubs with Lori Lieberman SLJ Winners: 330 Young Teen Lit with Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Dr. Pray shares the MANY ways her surroundings impacted her professional identity AND what she did to direct the course her career as a school librarian. Instagram: @ praytelllibrarian LinkedIn: Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. Bluesky: wpray.bsky.social Website: wpray.com Bochner, A. P., & Ellis, C. (2016). Evocative autoethnography: Writing lives and telling stories. Routledge. Cooper, R., & Lilyea, B. V. (2022). I'm interested in autoethnography, but how do I do it?. The Qualitative Report, 27(1), 197-208. Vincent, A. (2022). Poetic Inquiry: Unearthing the rhizomatic array between art and research (1st ed.). Vernon Art and Science Inc. Past episodes 339 Librarian in the Wild (Oct 2025) 211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime in (Feb 2023) 145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent (Oct 2021) 121 Student Ambassadors (April 2021) Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Lisa Marcum shares her strategies and learned lessons for planning a successful book battle. Lisa.marcum1@gmail.com Instagram: @Mrsmarcum_edu School instagram account: @readwithphs AASL Presentation E217 Battle of the Books with Erica Huckaby Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Experience this conferece for yourself as 15 Maine School Llibrarians generously share their time and talents with our listening community. MASL (Maine Association of School Librarians) 205 Supporting Rural Librarians with Heather Perkinson 279 Digital Citizenship in Action with Dr. K. Mattson Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

With decades of professional training and perspective, Hannah Byrd Little identifies the MANY ways school librarians foster a sense of community and belonging in our libraries. Bloomsbury: A Sense of Place by Hannah Byrd Little and use the code "United20" for 20% off! Instagram and Bluesky @librarianlittle The Link in bio will have all the details One Little Spark! E235 AASL School Library of the Year with Carrie Betts (Michigan) E183 Makerspace and Library Space with Diana Rendina Barb Paciotti's blog and digital resources Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Meagan Major shares some of the MANY innovative and strategic ways she supports Math and Science lessons AND collaborates with teachers all year long. Meagan Major Email:meagan.major@lcps.org Bringing Math and Science into Your HS Library Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Stacy Brown shares proven strategies for creating (and sustaining) book clubs across different grade levels as well as leading staff and parent book clubs. Stacy Brown stacybrownreads@gmail.com sbrown@davisacademy.org Social media at 21stStacy Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs and use the code "United20" for 20% off Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Law for Librarians (and school librarian) Heather Hornor provides a training session on student privacy to our listening community. Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor ALA L4L Information L4L present ation E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In AASL Freedom of Information Day Resources ALA: USA Patriot Act 2001 Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Karla Collins identifies the MANY ways in which school librarians are vitally important in connecting interprofessional teams to support our students. Karla Bame Collins Collinskb@longwood.edu Bloomsbury: Order Karla's book and use the code "United20" for 20% off Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - See Putting Students First Playlist! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Founding member and parent advocate, Laney Hawes shares proven strategies and lessons learned over YEARS of defending school library collections and protecting student access to books. Website Twitter :: @txfreedomread Facebook :: Texas Freedom to Read Project (@txfreedomread) Instagram :: txfreedomread For media inquiries or answers to additional questions, please send us an email at txfreedomtoreadproject@gmail.com Turning the Page: An Advocate's Guide Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - See Advocacy/Leadership Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.