What else do you do while at home for a very long time? Read an epic fantasy! Several books that take you on a journey that removes you from home and puts you in a place that exists only on the pages. Epic Fantasy Talked about: Throne of Gla

Ep 023: Bubba and Beakers

Apr 16th, 2020 37m 7s

Bubba and Beakers share 10 new books for kiddos to read! All books recommended for kids from K-6th grade. Beaker’s BooksUnicorn Diaries by Rebecca ElliottThe Magic Mirror by Anna StaniszewskiThe Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and D

Ep 021 Bubba and Beakers: Meet Bubba

Apr 1st, 2020 31m 40s

Another look at some elementary reads suggested by the coolest 9 year old ever -- Bubba -- the older of the duo. Join Bubba in his journey through the Harry Potter books -- his first time and his thoughts. Also suggested by Bubba:1. Press St

Ep 020 Bubba and Beakers: Meet Beakers

Apr 1st, 2020 21m 20s

It's time to chat Elementary books! Phew it's about time, right? This episode introduces our newest co-host -- Beakers! She is the second part of the Bubba and Beakers duo. Beakers is a first grader who loves to read she recommends the follow

Ep 019 More Potato Chips

Mar 17th, 2020 36m 4s

We continued the conversation about the importance of reading whatever you want! Find us online:Twitter - @Amy_StefanskiOnline @ Learning with Libranski for extra behind the Mic materials and conversations!Leave Online reviews @ Podchaser f

Ep 018 What's in the Box March

Mar 1st, 2020 17m 12s

Our new box is here and we are opening it with you!Let's chat -- What we are readingAmy: Melinda Gate's The Power of LiftRemike: Nothing...she is blaming me for her lack of reading #LibrarianFail Book: The New David EspinozaThe Never Til

Ep 017 Popcorn and Potato Chip Books

Jan 26th, 2020 35m 17s

It's time to chat about popcorn and potato chip books! Key Topics: 1. Leisure/guilty pleasure reading2. "New Year's Resolution vs. Revelation"3. The actual value of potato chip books (actually reading)4. Active reading vs. passive watching

Ep 016: What's in the Box Feb

Jan 17th, 2020 19m 11s

It's that time again! We are opening a new box of books for the library! If you find one! Tweet at us @Amy_Stefanski or @DunlapHSLibrary. Books are provided by the Junior Library Guild's monthly subscription program. Books reviewed: Catfishi

Ep 015: What's in the Box: Barnes and Noble Edition Jan 2020

Jan 13th, 2020 20m 21s

New books have arrived in the library and we are unveiling them with you! We purchased new books with funding from our Barnes and Noble book fair!Books we unveiled:Technically You Started It by Lana Wood JohnsonThe Guinevere Deception by Kie

Ep 014 Voice of a Decade

1 Jan 1st, 2020 36m

Amy sits down with one of her senior students to chat about her book choices from ages 8 to 18. We asked her what inspired her personal choices, what framed her literary reference, and what she reads heading out to high school.Topics: Book

Ep 013 Student Book Choice in Curriculum

Dec 20th, 2019 50m 25s

Ep 203: D323 Library Podcast - Student Choice Part 2 Should we include literacy education in all subject areas? Example and Tips of Student Choice in the classroom Data Drives the questions Do the Classics still have a place? Key Books mentione

Ep 012 Student Book Choice

Dec 3rd, 2019 35m 29s

Come chat about student choice of books and how important it is to curate a collection that is safe and supportive for continued growth.Music Credit: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio

Ep 011 - Season 2: School Libraries

Nov 22nd, 2019 31m 37s

Let's talk about school libraries! In this season 2 opener, find out that our co-host Diana is off on a new adventure, Amy is flying solo and still advocating for school libraries, and yet they always find time to read! This episode chatters

Ep 010 - Short Stories

Feb 24th, 2019 46m 10s

Educational value of short stories, why students need them, and which ones Diana and Amy are reading.Music Credit: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommon

D323 Library Podcast: Ooopsieee And 2019

Jan 27th, 2019 40m 24s

Time to end 2018 and start in 2019! Diana and Amy go through their last 10 episodes and apologize for those things they got wrong #oopsie, chat about the books they're read, and previewed new books for 2019!Music Credit: Cheery Monday Kevin M

Ep 009 - What's In The Box January

Jan 19th, 2019 31m 51s

January Junior Library Guild Collection Box Unveiling - 1)UnBroken: 13 Stories Staring Disabled Teens2) That Night by Amy Giles3) Even If I Fall by Abigail Johnson4)My Sister the Serial Killing by Oyinkan Braithwaite5)Attucks! by Phillip

D323 Library Podcast Best Books Of 2018

Dec 27th, 2018 35m 45s

D323 Library Podcast Best Books Of 2018 by D323 Library Podcast

Ep 008 - Graphic Novels Part 2

Dec 21st, 2018 58m 6s

Update to come soon! :)

D323 Library Podcast: Spring Book Bingo Preview

Dec 21st, 2018 41m 25s

Amy and Diana Preview the Spring Book Bingo Card! Listen to Ep 1 and Ep 2 for Bingo overview. And come join in the fun! Kwame- shout out about him Square Fish publishing company The Act of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson Source Publishing compa

Ep 007 - What's In The Box: Barnes And Noble Edition

Dec 17th, 2018 24m 20s

New Books coming from Junior Library Guild for DecemberDiana and Amy chat about all the new books bought for the library at a recent fundraiser. So many great books! Books talked about: Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J KrosoczkaSwing by Kwame Alex

Ep 006 - Graphic Novels Part 1

Dec 14th, 2018 45m 3s

Contact Amy (@Amy_Stefanski) and Diana (@DianaBurton22) Things we chat about... In order 01 Publishing Company M. Seigel - 5 World Graphic Novels ** Mark** Pocket Princess WebComic Marvel Comics Lumberjanes Comic Series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ser

Ep 005 - Book In Verse

Dec 3rd, 2018 37m 17s

Amy and Diana tackle Books in Verse! What we are reading? Diana - Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Amy - Fearless Magic (Star-Crossed Series) By Rachel Higginson What we talked about: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds For Everyon

Ep 004 - What's In The Box

Nov 30th, 2018 17m 6s

Diana and Amy talk about the new books that have arrived in the library! Books provided by Junior Library Guild monthly subscription program. Books Talked about: The Opposite of Innocent by Sonya Sones Love a la Mode Stephanie Strohm Upon

Ep 003 - Poetry

Nov 21st, 2018 35m 39s

Diana and Amy laugh at themselves, review D323 Library podcast rollout, and talk about popular poetry. Follow them now! @Diana_Burton22 and @Amy_Stefanski Books spoke about in Podcast: What are we currently reading? Amy - Love, Lies, and Sp

Ep 002 Gamified PD

Nov 15th, 2018 18m 11s

Join Amy and Diana as we talk to our Instructional Technology Coaches on their "why" and "how" of gamified professional development. To connect with coaches on Twitter: @MrsCford_tweets @StefaniePitzer @jodi_gordon5 *content from Ep: 2 directly