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Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition

Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition

By Librarians Connect

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the State of Connecticut. This podcast will discuss the High School Nutmeg Nominees, perfect for readers in grades 9-12.
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Season Two, Episode Two: Traci Chee and We Are Not Free

Nutmeg Book Drops: High School EditionJun 21, 2022

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Season Two, Episode Two: Traci Chee and We Are Not Free

Season Two, Episode Two: Traci Chee and We Are Not Free

On this episode of Nutmeg Book Drops, we are joined by Traci Chee, author of the Nutmeg Award 2023 nominated We are Not Free. Also joining in on the conversation are Victoria and Eria from Farmington High School, Tiffany from Suffield High School, and Jewel from East Hampton High School.

Jun 21, 202227:49
Season Two, Episode One: L.E. Flynn and All Eyes on Her
May 29, 202227:52
Episode Five: Ruta Sepetys and The Fountains of Silence

Episode Five: Ruta Sepetys and The Fountains of Silence

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the state of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss the 2022 High School Nutmeg Nominees.

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at librariansconnect@gmail.com or find us online at bit.ly/librariansconnect.

This episode features an interview with Ruta Sepetys about her novel The Fountains of Silence. Originally we planned to also discuss Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer, but that discussion was not recorded due to extenuating circumstances. We hope everyone has a chance to explore her wonderful graphic novel.

Please note that all ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenting them and in no way reflect upon our libraries or Librarians ConneCT. This podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific library, author, publisher, or other entity.

Mar 29, 202236:46
Episode Four: Solo and The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Episode Four: Solo and The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the state of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss two of the 2022 High School Nutmeg Nominees. 

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at librariansconnect@gmail.com or find us online at bit.ly/librariansconnect.

This episode features a discussion of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillipe and Solo by Kwame Alexander, and features an interview with Ben Phillipe. Author Shannon Doleski, of Mary Underwater and Gabe in the After joins us to discuss.

Please note that all ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenting them and in no way reflect upon our libraries or Librarians ConneCT. This podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific library, author, publisher, or other entity.

Mar 29, 202256:04
Episode Three: Grimoire Noir and A Curse So Dark and Lonely

Episode Three: Grimoire Noir and A Curse So Dark and Lonely

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the state of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss two of the 2022 High School Nutmeg Nominees.

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at librariansconnect@gmail.com or find us online at bit.ly/librariansconnect.

This episode features a discussion of A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer and an interview with Grimoire Noir author Vera Greentea.

Please note that all ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenting them and in no way reflect upon our libraries or Librarians ConneCT. This podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific library, author, publisher, or other entity.

Mar 27, 202243:56
Episode Two: When My Heart Joins the Thousand and Sadie
Jul 08, 202151:37
Episode One: Darius the Great is Not Okay and Eliza and Her Monsters

Episode One: Darius the Great is Not Okay and Eliza and Her Monsters

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: High School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the state of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss two of the 2022 High School Nutmeg Nominees. If you want to learn more about the books being discussed, listen to the first few minutes of the podcast for a preview. When we get to our spoiler discussion, just pause the episode and head to your local library to pick up a copy of the books. Rejoin us when you're finished to hear our thoughts. 

We'd love to hear from you! Email us at librariansconnect@gmail.com or find us online at bit.ly/librariansconnect.

This episode features a discussion of Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, published by Dial Books and Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia, published by Greenwillow Books. We are also joined by author Francesca Zappia for an exclusive interview!

Please note that all ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenting them and in no way reflect upon our libraries or Librarians ConneCT. This podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific library, author, publisher, or other entity. 

Jun 24, 202149:37