Sorry, I'm All Booked with Emily Golightly

Sorry, I'm All Booked with Emily Golightly

Perspectives, tips, tricks, ideas, and book reviews from a school librarian and educator... Here you'll find book reviews for children's books, YA, and just whatever I happen to be reading at the time, not to mention interviews with other librarians about things we can do to make our library spaces the best they can be. We will discuss current trends and challenges as your host, Emily, navigates the always interesting world of librarianship. Episode suggestions, ideas, and guest host opportunities always welcome!

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September 28, 2023 18 mins

Today’s episode is all about celebrating Banned Books Week.  I will also review one of my latest reads, and then we’ll get a little sneak peak into a future episode. Happy listening!

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Today’s episode is all about the read aloud, and I will be chatting with a special guest, Lauren Simmons, about ways to engage our littlest learners.  I will also review one of my latest reads, and then we’ll get a little sneak peak into a future episode. Happy listening!

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Today’s episode is all about gifts for bookworms, both adults and kids alike.  I will also review one of my latest reads, and then we’ll get a little sneak peak into a future episode. Happy listening!

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Facebook: @emilyg143
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In this episode, I interview Julie Stivers as we discuss equity, book fairs, and ways to make book fairs more equitable through her idea of having a #TrueBookFair where students receive books for FREE. I really enjoyed this interview, and I hope you'll check it out!

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In this episode, I’m going to be talking about what educators can learn from bookstores and public libraries about creating a welcoming space for their students or patrons.  I’m going to review a book I just read that I’m really excited about, and we will answer a listener question about readers' advisory tools. The links below are all related to show content that I hope you will find helpful.

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In this episode, I will chat with Stacy Hersey, the NC School Library Media Association's Director of Book Programs, including the elementary, middle, and high school Battle of the Books.

If you have questions or ideas for future episodes, please email me or send me a message on Twitter.

emilydgolightly@gmail.com

Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3

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Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg

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In this episode, we'll chat about the conference I recently attended. I will review several books I've read recently, The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton (publish date: December 6, 2022) and Your School is the Best! by Maggie Hutchings and Felicita Sala, and I will address listener questions.

If you have questions or ideas for future episodes, please email me or send me a message on Twitter.

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I'm Emily Golightly, a librarian, avid reader, and advocate for diverse books for diverse kids. Our first episode is a bit of a roadmap for the podcast, setting the tone for what is to come. 

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