The guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast is Steve Tetreault (@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social). In addition to being a school librarian, Steve is the force behind the School Librarian Learning Network (including its podcast). The topic is advocacy for libraries. bookfloodpodcast.com

The guest on the Book Flood Podcast this week is the amazing Meg Medina. Meg is a New York Times bestselling author and a Newbery Medalist. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She was also the 23-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. youtu.be/DWygVlKUceQ

Our guest this week was American Library Association (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President Sam Helmick (@samhelmick.bsky.social). They work so very hard for libraries and librarians!

Our guest this week on Book Flood Podcast is ALA (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President @samhelmick.bsky.social. We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more! bookfloodpodcast.com

My guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Matt Tavares where he talks about writing picture books. Matt's latest book is "Dasher and the Polar Bear (2025)." youtu.be/2fLvakx2314

Congratulations to Daniel Nayeri in winning the 2025 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for "The Teacher of Nomad Land."

This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is award-winning graphic novelist @ryanestrada.com in which he discusses his writing career as a graphic novelist in Korea. bookfloodpodcast.com

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...

Such a great idea!

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️‍🩹 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 💛 people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

I find all of them absurd!

Edward Dennis on SPED Teacher to Author www.youtube.com/shorts/npMtW...

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

@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/

Accurate. Children need to read every day during the summer (and the rest of the year as well!). www.fresnobee.com/opinion/us-v...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Please read.

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...

Diana Farid on being a medical doctor and an author.

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 “Wave” and “The Light of Home.” bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

A reminder that tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day. Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!

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

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...

Librarians, Teachers, and Administrators: Take Note. www.cnn.com/2025/04/19/p...

Support libraries and literacy! Take action at buff.ly/41eAGMI

April is all about school libraries! 📖💙 AASL Chapters make an impact in every state and region—let’s celebrate their commitment to school librarians! buff.ly/Td2reat #SchoolLibraryMonth #AASLslm

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...

Help shape @futureready.bsky.social Future Ready Librarian opportunities by sharing your thoughts, friends. 😊 We value your thoughts & ideas so much. Thank you.❤️ buff.ly/2K22c8z #futurereadylibs #futureready #tlchat #edchat #edtech #ISTElib #librarians #TLSky #EduSky

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

Check out this giveaway!

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.

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

Here’s a book for you to buy!

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

Every single school should have a school library & a school librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #SchoolLibrarianDay #SchoolLibraryMonth

Here’s an opportunity to support libraries!

Definitely worth being there!

Novella Dean, author of "Ta-Thump, Ta-Thump." Here's a peak at her on the Book Flood Podcast.

This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is Novella Dean, author of "Ta-Thump, Ta-Thump!" Please give it a listen: bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

Wrong. Just wrong. IMLS supports libraries and museums. How can that be a bad thing?

It is a great read!

Wild Magic: The Legend of the Black Lion by Abiola Bello, Illustrated by Emma McCann 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo... #kidlit Wild Magic: The Legend of the Black Lion delivers a positive message and remains hopeful throughout. The illustrations are excellent, adding depth to the storyl...

As we mark five years since COVID-19 emerged in the United States and consider the lasting impacts of the global pandemic, this list of books for young readers of all ages features representations of anxiety, grief, coping techniques and, most of all, hope. www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

Below is a clip from an interview with award-winning author and poet Nikki Grimes (@poetnikki.bsky.social). It was a real pleasure to be able to speak with this icon. Follow the link for the rest. bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...

The U.S. shares a library with Canada. Childish behavior ensues. @4csla.bsky.social @slj.com @aaslala.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Must Read 2025 Graphic Novels youtu.be/jWXs7Qdk4eo

Hey #tlsky #tlskychat!!! Do you have #schoollibrarian friends who haven’t yet discovered @bsky.app?!?!?! Then share this #episode with @techielibgrl.com🎧🎤💡📚😀 apple.co/3Rbcm8o