Episodes
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
From Our Collection - Children's Books - Episode 132
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Dr. Curtis Rogers learns about some of the children's books found in the State Library's collection with staff members Sarah Pettus, Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, and Kerry Jeyschune, Digital Projects Coordinator.
Transcript of From Our Collection - Children's Books - Episode 132.
- How High The Moon by Karyn Parsons
- Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimke by Stephanie McPherson with illustrations by Karen Ritz
- The Lizard Man of Crabtree County by Lucy Nolan, illustrated by Jill Kastner
- Beauty, Her Basket by Sandra Belton, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Additional resources:
- Lucy Nolan
- Sandra Belton
- Sweet Blackberry - Sweet Blackberry’s mission is to bring little known stories of African American achievement to children everywhere.
- National Historical Park in New York State – Women’s Rights Exhibit featuring the Grimke sisters
- South Carolina’s lizard man
- South Carolina sweetgrass baskets
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
BibliObservatory - Ellen Stringer - Episode 14
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Ellen Stringer (Maryland, PA) calls Richmond (VA) her hometown. The Cow and the Silo would be the first of many stories that she remembered read by her mother. These stories mark the beginning of a path in which stories and books became essential not just in her life but the lives of families and diverse communities that she served as a childrens and youth librarian. Why are books and storytelling so important for us and indispensable during challenging times? Find out in this episode!
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Friday Aug 07, 2020
SCASL & Going Back to School - Episode 121
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Dr. Curtis Rogers discusses the South Carolina Association of School Librarians and going back to school during COVID-19 with Michelle Spires and Tamara Cox. Michelle is the association’s Advocacy Chair and is a librarian at the Gray Court-Owings School in Laurens County. Tamara is the SCASL Awards Chairperson, 2019-2020 SCASL School Librarian of the Year, and is a librarian at Wren High School in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Transcript for SCASL & Going Back to School - Episode 121
Resources:
- South Carolina Association of School Librarians
- Wren High School
- Gray Court-Owings School
- AccelerateED Task Force
- Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library Training Opportunities
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Home Literacy & Summer Reading with Dr. Eliza Braden - Episode 120
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Dr. Curtis Rogers discusses home literacy and summer reading with Dr. Eliza Braden, assistant professor of Instruction and Teacher Education at the University of South Carolina’s College of Education.
Transcript of Home Literacy & Summer Reading with Dr. Eliza Braden - Episode 120
Additional Resources:
- Addressing Summer Reading Setback Among Economically Disadvantaged Elementary Students
- Learning from Summer: Effects of Voluntary Summer Learning Programs on Low-Income Urban Youth
- Public Library Summer Programming Is Vital to Communities, SLJ Survey Shows
- Representation of Latinx Immigrants and Immigration in Children’s Literature: A Critical Content Analysis
- Everything Black Is NOT Bad! Families and Teachers Engaging in Critical Discussions around Race
- Beyond Mirrors and Windows: A Critical Content Analysis of Latinx Children’s Books
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
BibliObservatory - Dr. Pat Feehan - Episode 12
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In the life of Pat Feehan (Grand Rapids, Michigan), libraries and books have been part of what she calls a joyful ride. They shaped and changed her life from the moment she first visited her elementary school library. This episode comes with wonderful insights, inspiring books, and the reasons why we can keep faith in humanity through reading and storytelling.
Transcript of BibliObservatory - Dr. Pat Feehan - Podcast Episode 12
Resources:
- About Hiawatha
- JohnnyWheelerMusic (2008, June, 17). That Old Black Magic [Video File]
- Taylor, Jasmine (2016, March, 16). A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (1943). Literary Ladies Guide.
- Jacobson, Linda (2017, July, 03). Storytime: A Classic Library Service Boosts Literacy and More, Studies Show. School Library Journal.
- Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury (1953) National Endowment for the Arts.