Sorry, I'm All Booked with Emily Golightly
By Emily Golightly
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!
Sorry, I'm All Booked with Emily GolightlySep 28, 2023
Banned Books Week
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!
Links: Follow me on social to stay connected, share ideas, and ask questions! Facebook: @emilyg143
Twitter/X: @EmilyGolightly3
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg or @egolightlyLinktree
Follow the American Library Association here:
Website: https://www.ala.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation
Twitter/X: @ALALibrary
Instagram: @americanlibraryassociation
Information on Banned Books Week (from the ALA website):
Levar Burton will headline a live virtual conversation with Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair Da’Taeveyon Daniels about censorship and advocacy at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4. The event will stream live on Instagram (@banned_books_week). Visit BannedBooksWeek.org for more details.
Saturday, October 7, will mark Let Freedom Read Day, a day of action against censorship. From calling decision-makers to checking out or buying banned books to writing letters and more, everyone is encouraged to do at least one thing to defend the right to read and to speak on behalf of those who ensure access to information. For information about ways to participate and resources, visit bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/.
For more info:
Betsy Gomez
Coordinator
Banned Books Week Coalition
coordinator@bannedbooksweek.org
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Engaging Our Littlest Learners During Read Alouds with Special Guest Lauren Simmons
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!
Links:
Follow me on social to stay connected, share ideas, and ask questions!
Facebook: @emilyg143
Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg or @egolightly
Linktree
Follow Lauren on Instagram: @beachgirlfarmworld
Follow Author/Speaker Lester Laminack on Twitter for more great read aloud recommendations: @lester_laminack
Check out these resources for making your read alouds more interactive:
NovelEffect
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Gift Ideas for the Bibliophile in Your Life That AREN'T Just Books
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!
Links:
Follow me on social to stay connected, share ideas, and ask questions!
Facebook: @emilyg143
Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg or @egolightly
Linktree
Article:
Karen Iorio Adelson, H. R. (2022, November 22). The best gifts for bookworms (that aren't books). The Strategist. Retrieved December 4, 2022, from https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-gifts-for-book-lovers.html
Ideal Bookshelf
Some Other Ideal Bookshelf Options from Etsy:
Book Spine Art by CarmenDrawsTonight
Personalised Bookshelf Print by The Origami Fox
Personalized Bookshelf Print by LauraRowStudio
#TrueBookFairs with NC School Library Media Association's Librarian of the Year Julie Stivers
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!
Links:
Follow me on social to stay connected, share ideas, and ask questions!
Facebook: @emilyg143
Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg or @egolightly
Linktree
Follow Julie Stivers at @BespokeLib on Twitter and @mvlibraryreads on IG
Children’s Rights to Read www.rightstoread.org
Article About Julie Stivers: https://sils.unc.edu/news/Stivers-Award-2022
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. (2022, October 24). Alum Julie Stivers (MSLS '15) named North Carolina Library Media Coordinator of the year by North Carolina School Library Media Association. sils.unc.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2022, from https://sils.unc.edu/news/Stivers-Award-2022
Article About #TrueBookFairs: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/116407/ Dankowski, T. (Ed.). (2020, June 24). Ridding schools of reading trauma. American Libraries Magazine. Retrieved December 7, 2022, from https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/116407/
Link to purchase Julie's book from the American Library Association
What is Julie reading that she recommends?
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum
Fame: Bad Bunny by Eric Esquivel and Amanda del Cid Lugo (graphic novel)
Library Inspiration from Bookstores and Libraries Around the Globe
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.
**Apologies in advance for the playback speed in the intro and outro--I'm still working out the kinks and appreciate your understanding!**
Links:
NY Public Library
Check out this awesome article from the NYPL: 17 Upcoming Book Adaptations to Read and Watch by Carrie McBride
@NYPLRecommends is a great resource on Twitter for finding great book recommendations.
NYPL on Twitter
NYPL on Facebook
The Salt Lake City Public Library System
Salt Lake City Public Library’s Creative Lab
House of All Languages (part of Amsterdam Public Library)
De Achtsprong (School)
Information about Donna Barbra Higuera:
Article About Donna Winning the Newbery and Pura Belpre Award for The Last Cuentista
Readers’ Advisory Tools:
The Book Wrangler’s Read-Alike “What Should I Read Next” menus
Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (using hashtags such as #BookTok or #bookstagram
Inspiring a Love of Reading Through the Battle of the Books with Stacy Hersey
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.
Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3
linktr.ee/golightlyinthelibrary
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg
Links to Topics Discussed in This Podcast: NC School Library Media Association
NCSLMA BOB Presentation Slides and YouTube Video Preesentation
Going to the NC School Library Media Conference, Book Reviews, and Listener Questions
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.
Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3
linktr.ee/golightlyinthelibrary
Instagram: @sorryimallbookedwithemilyg
Links to Topics Discussed in This Podcast: NC School Library Media Association
Welcome to the Podcast! Who am I, and what are we doing here?
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.