The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Sep 29, 2025

Guest: Michael Czajkowski

Resources: 

• "Boost your brain with boredom" from May Clinic

• "Human Information Behavior" by T.D. Wilson

• "Parasocial relationships, social media, & well-being" by Cynthia A. Hoffner & Bradley J. Bond

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Sep 15, 2025

Guest: Amy Brownlee, Librarian & Reading Teacher

From:  Kansas

Grade(s) Taught: Prek-12

Resources: 

• Active Learning: Mapping the Library: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/mapping-the-library-at-student-orientation/ 

• Add’l Links: 

• Call number location activities

Sep 8, 2025

Guest: Rachel Grover, School Librarian

From:  Virginia

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Resources: 

• Building Conversational English Skills in the Makerspace: https://groverscornerofthelibrary.com/2016/10/29/conversational-english-in-the-makerspace/ 

Book Break: 

• Popcorn by Rob Harrell (realistic/humor)

• Thieves' Gambit...

Sep 1, 2025

Guest: Katie McNamara , Teacher Librarian & Program Director

From: Central California  CA

Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Resources: 

• Author Visit : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fNlU1ZiBMUio06LeiDQzO5xldBmx4vSEP518XmN3R78/edit?tab=t.bwb4b0l15rk3 

Book Break: 

• This Thing of Ours by...