The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Mar 30, 2026

Guest: Monisha Blair, Head Librarian

• From: Key Middle School (Springfield, VA)
• Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Guest: Deborah Sran, Senior Manager, John Lewis Leadership Program

• From: Virginia
• Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12, Central Office administrator

Resources:

• Lewis Leadership Program Museum of Service:

Mar 23, 2026

Guest: Miranda Quintero, School librarian

From: Fort Worth, TX | Daggett Elementary Texas

Grade(s) Taught: Pre-k, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• I Am Every Good Thing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUgj10VCR9Y/
• Add’l Links: https://youtu.be/UBCw2iK1JOA?si=i341qAVruJCBrfuW

Book Break:

• Front Desk by Kelly Yang
• Tejas...

Mar 16, 2026

Guest: Kristin Hancock , Middle School Librarian

From: St. Louis Missouri

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources:

• Ditching Decimal Points in Dewey and Adding Topics : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RERE6oGFlOddqqb922H5fJmUYseujTC3Rg2S6_s_Zfs/edit?usp=sharing

Book Break:

• Hyperbole and a Half:...

Mar 9, 2026

Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian

From: Lawrence Kansas

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• Culturally Rich Read-In: Google Folder including: 1. Email to Readers and School (in document tabs) 2. Google Form for potential readers 3. Scheduling document example 4. Slides for display in classrooms 5. Photo...

Mar 2, 2026

Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist

From: New Jersey

Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8

Resources:

• QUEST Website: questlearning.net/

Book Break:

• The Night Country by Melissa Albert

Where to find Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist:

• Website: questlearning.net/
• Handle: TheMeriLibrarian,...