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Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. Host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon. BookFloodPodcast.com | Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@BookFloodPodcast | #Libraries #EduSky

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Joan Schoettler on Being Challenged by noted author Patricia Polacco (E41d)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast Joan Schoettler on Being Challenged by noted author Patricia Polacco (E41d)

This week's Book Flood Podcast guest is author Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social) on writing books that celebrate books (and other topics).

youtube.com/shorts/jmqi4...

14.10.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Such a great idea!

07.10.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A happy Dolly Parton reads books aloud to happy kids

A happy Dolly Parton reads books aloud to happy kids

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.

We all love you, Dolly! Praying πŸ’›

people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

07.10.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1571    πŸ” 372    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 50

I find all of them absurd!

07.10.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Edward Dennis on Special Education Teacher to Impactful Author (E40a)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast Edward Dennis on Special Education Teacher to Impactful Author (E40a)

Edward Dennis on SPED Teacher to Author

www.youtube.com/shorts/npMtW...

07.10.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Edward Dennis on Creating Art in Books (E40)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast Edward Dennis on Creating Art in Books (E40)

This week's Book Flood Podcast features author and illustrator, EDWARD DENNIS. Dennis is the author of "The Boy from Mexico," "The Boy from Mexico becomes a Farm Worker, and his soon-to-be released "The Boy from Mexico becomes a U.S. Citizen.

youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo

06.10.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@bookfloodpod.bsky.social is looking for published authors and illustrators to guest on the Book Flood Podcast for Season 2.

If you would like to see who was on the podcast for Season 1, here you go:

bookfloodpodcast.com/season-1/

20.09.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: While schools are out, our youths need to continue to read As the summer approaches and the school year ends, schools across the country are concerned about th...

Accurate. Children need to read every day during the summer (and the rest of the year as well!).

www.fresnobee.com/opinion/us-v...

23.06.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Flood Podcast (E39): Amanda Jones on Protecting Libraries – Book Flood Podcast

The guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is Amanda Jones (@librarianjones.com), author of "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America."

You may recall that Amanda was the very first guest on the podcast (and before her book was published).

bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

18.06.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Flood Podcast: Patrick Sweeney on Defending Libraries (E38) – Book Flood Podcast

The guest for this week's podcast was defender of libraries Patrick Sweeney of @everylibrary.bsky.social. Patrick's work and the work of EveryLibrary cannot be underestimated in these trying times.

bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

04.06.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Flood Podcast (E37): Becky Calzada on the American Association of School Librarians – Book Flood Podcast

The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is the 2024-2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada (@becalzada.bsky.social).

bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

27.05.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tom Bober on Using Primary Sources (and on Book Banning) (E36)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast Tom Bober on Using Primary Sources (and on Book Banning) (E36)

Our guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is @captainlibrary.bsky.social (Tom Bober). Tom is a librarian extraordinaire, author, and leader.

You can see the podcast here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7D...

14.05.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please read.

05.05.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Flood Podcast (E35): Erin Dealey on Writing as Language ART – Book Flood Podcast

Author Erin Dealey is the guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast. She talks about writing as a language ART.

You can find it on Apple Podcasts, our Youtube Channel, and our website:

bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

05.05.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Diana Farid on being a medical doctor and an author.

29.04.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Flood Podcast (E34) Diana Farid on Being a Dual-Career Author – Book Flood Podcast

This week’s Book Flood Podcast guest is Diana Farid. In addition to being a medical doctor at Stanford University, Diana is the author of a number of books including β€œWave” and β€œThe Light of Home.”

bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

29.04.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A reminder that tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day.

Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!

25.04.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Important advice from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social about what to do when grants are canceled.

23.04.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Administration Is Attacking Democracy | Opinion This is about controlβ€”an attempt to control our history, and with it, the future of American democracy.

EveryLibrary Executive Director John Chrastka joined Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, and Marilyn Jackson, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums to say this:

www.newsweek.com/trump-admini...

23.04.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court to debate if elementary schools may skip parental notice for LGBTQ+ reading | CNN Politics The 6-3 conservative Supreme Court has sided with religious interests in every case it has considered in recent years – allowing a high school football coach to pray on the 50-yard line, permitting ta...

Librarians, Teachers, and Administrators: Take Note.

www.cnn.com/2025/04/19/p...

19.04.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support libraries and literacy!

Take action at buff.ly/41eAGMI

19.04.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote by Jacob P. Roskovensky, President of the Association of Illinois School Library Educators, expressing the importance of librarians in Illinois schools, in celebration of the 40th School Library Month. The logo of the American Association of School Librarians is visible.

Quote by Jacob P. Roskovensky, President of the Association of Illinois School Library Educators, expressing the importance of librarians in Illinois schools, in celebration of the 40th School Library Month. The logo of the American Association of School Librarians is visible.

April is all about school libraries! πŸ“–πŸ’™ AASL Chapters make an impact in every state and regionβ€”let’s celebrate their commitment to school librarians! buff.ly/Td2reat #SchoolLibraryMonth #AASLslm

15.04.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Annapolis, reading Maya Angelou was a small act of rebellion Eight hours and 15 minutes. That’s how long it takes to read Maya Angelou's β€œI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” out loud. That’s how long a small act of rebellion takes.

They won’t find Angelou’s book at the campus library either. It’s one of 373 titles banned by President Donald Trump,

www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...

15.04.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Help shape @futureready.bsky.social Future Ready Librarian opportunities by sharing your thoughts, friends. 😊

We value your thoughts & ideas so much. Thank you.❀️

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#futurereadylibs #futureready #tlchat #edchat #edtech #ISTElib #librarians #TLSky #EduSky

11.04.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shannon McClintock Miller on Being a Future Ready Librarian (E33)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast Shannon McClintock Miller on Being a Future Ready Librarian (E33)

This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is Shannon McClintock Miller, @shannonmmiller.bsky.social, the Future Ready Librarian. She is author of a number of books including "Leading From the Library."

You can find it on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=reDj...

Also at BookFloodPodcast.com

10.04.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out this giveaway!

09.04.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The amazing Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller.bsky.social) is live on the Book Flood Podcast tomorrow (on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, and more).

In the clip below, Shannon gives great advice for new Teacher Librarians.

09.04.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The amazing Nikki Grimes is starting her virtual blog tour. You know you want to follow her!

07.04.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s a book for you to buy!

06.04.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Collage with the Sheine Lende cover, a happy chihuahua in a heart blanket, the Seattle worldcon logo, and β€œSheine Lende is a lodestar award finalist” in trxt

Collage with the Sheine Lende cover, a happy chihuahua in a heart blanket, the Seattle worldcon logo, and β€œSheine Lende is a lodestar award finalist” in trxt

My book about a Lipan teen in 1970s weeeird Texas IS A LODESTAR AWARD FINALIST!!!!!?! Thank you 😭🌻❀️ A major congratulations to the other finalists!

06.04.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 175    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 4

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