D323 Library Podcast

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 Glass by Sarah J Maas
Game of Thrones by George RR Martin
Dune by Frank Herbert
Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicles) by Patrick Rothfuss
Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski
Star Wars novels- MANY
The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth Trilogy) by NK Jemisin

What We’re Reading:

Rimike:
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Amy:
The Titan Series by Christin Harber
Data Feminism by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein
Check Please 2: Sticks and Scones by Ngozi Ukazu

Maurissa:
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Non-fantasy mentioned by Maurissa:
The Wilderness World of John Muir edited by Edwin Way Teale
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Educated by Tara Westover
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hainsbury
The Yankee Widow by Linda Lael Miller

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Bubba and Beakers share 10 new books for kiddos to read! All books recommended for kids from K-6th grade. 

Beaker’s Books

1. Unicorn Diaries by Rebecca Elliott
   
2. The Magic Mirror by Anna Staniszewski
   
3. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
   
4. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems
   
5. Sweety by Andrea Zuill
   

Bubba’s Books

1. The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
   
2. The Magic Tree House Series #13: Vacation Under the Volcano
   
3. Galaxy Zack: Science Fair Disaster! By Ray O’Ryan
   
4. The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece by Jonathan W Stokes
   
5. The Unofficial Minecraft Academy Box Set
   

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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 Start Series

2. Aliens next Door Series

3. Desmond Cole Series

4. Harry Potter -- Illustrated Ed

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 following books: 

1) Sophie Mouse  Series

2) Princess Pulizer Series

3) Dragon loves Tacos books (1 &2) 

4) Knuffle Bunny 

We continued the conversation about the importance of reading whatever you want! 

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Stay safe!

-Amy 

We continued the conversation about the importance of reading whatever you want! 

Find us online:

Twitter - @Amy_Stefanski

Online @ Learning with Libranski for extra behind the Mic materials and conversations!

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Stay safe!

-Amy 

Our new box is here and we are opening it with you!

Let's chat -- What we are reading

Amy: Melinda Gate's The Power of Lift

Remike: Nothing...she is blaming me for her lack of reading #LibrarianFail  

Book: 

The New David Espinoza
The Never Tilting World
Your House Will Pay
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
A Match Made in Mehendi
One of Us Is Next
Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises
Salt Slow
A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz
Shadow of the Batgirl
Minus

For more information on each book, and other printables go to Learning with Libranski: D323 Library Podcast. 

It's time to chat about popcorn and potato chip books! 

Key Topics: 

1. Leisure/guilty pleasure reading
2. "New Year's Resolution vs. Revelation"
3. The actual value of potato chip books (actually reading)
4. Active reading vs. passive watching
5. No books are inherently better than others- Stop Judging People!

Books Mentioned:
Private Series by Kate Brian
Maximum Ride by James Patterson
Educated by Tara Westover
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (new Hunger Games)

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: 

Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer
The House by Paco Rosa
Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 by Don Brown
All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney
The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah
The Avant-Guards Volume One by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes
Flowers in the Gutter by K. R. Gassy
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
Something Deeply Hidden by Sean Carroll
Watched and Warnings by Ryan Wolf

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 Johnson

The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

American Royals by Katharine McGee

The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young

Estranged: The Changeling King by Ethan Aldridge

Batman: Nightwalker the Graphic Novel by Stuart Moore

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Sorry, Permanent Record by Mary HK Choi

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

The Tenth Girl by Sarah Faring

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (This book is UG Mature. Characters are almost out of college)

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