The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Jun 15, 2026

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-- 

Jun 8, 2026

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...

Jun 1, 2026

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...

May 25, 2026

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...

May 18, 2026

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: