Read. Learn. Connect.: Recent Episodes
Monica L Black, MLS
Welcome to my podcast. This is a podcast dedicated to discussing matters related to books, literacy, students and all things library related.
This is 5th grader, Khyri's version. He has added different music. I loved that he was sure to make sure the music was not too loud for the speakers. He added his own conclusion and other information. I love working with students who become not just consumers of knowledge, but they become creators. I hope they keep this going on their own in middle school.
This version of Three Black Boys - Three Black Book was edited by 5th grader Dorsey. The goal was to not only have students to speak on the podcast but to actively work on the editing and publishing. I love they way Dorsey chose background music that fit the theme of his book, and he chose music that played at a level that did not interfere with the speaking. I love that he added his own introduction and moved around parts to fit his style. I absolutely LOVED that he said he loved doing this. As educators, we want to produce creators not just consumers of knowledge.
Sometimes, we have to step out of the way and let kids do their thing.
Two 5th graders and one fourth grader join me in this second episode of Three Black Boys - Three Black Books. The books are as follows: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, Oprah by Carole Boston Weatherford, and Little Melba and her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown. I wanted to include some copyright free Melba Liston music, but I could not find any. I encourage you to check her out on Spotify or other music platforms.
Members of our Shugart family share fun times and fun memories with Mr. Cota. Mr. Cota was one of our favorite substitute teachers, and we all miss him dearly.
Three elementary school students (two fifth and one fourth) and their librarian discuss non fiction picture books. The books discussed are the following: The Roots of Rap written Carole Boston Weatherford by and illustrated by Frank Morrison, When the Beat was Born written by Laban Carrick Hill and illustrated by Frank Morrison and Thurgood Marshall written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Brian Collier.
Mrs. Bach is a third grade teacher. She is a Muscogee Creek Indigenous American. Her third grade students are asking questions related to her Indigenous heritage. This interview is part of our study of research.
Award winning author, Susan Stevens Crummel was in the Garland area. She was doing presentations at schools, and she was gracious enough to allow me to interview her. This was my very first interview with an author, and I am so excited that she decided to allow me to interview her.
I am an elementary school librarian in a Title 1 school. I long to make more connections with students, staff and the community about how to do amazing things in our school. My goal is to distribute podcasts about issues that relate to school libraries and literacy.
In 2019,, I started a book club for 5th grade African American boys who struggle with discipline issues. In this podcast episode, we share how it went, what we did, and what we learned.
I did not get to release this episode to our school then, so I am re releasing it.
Two librarians (both former teachers of the year) answer questions about diverse books. This is my first podcast of the 2019-2020 school year. My plan going forth is to release one podcast per grading period. I have so much learning to do, but often, I tell people (when they are trying something new) to just jump in. So, at some point, I have to stop editing. That point is today. I'm jumping in. I will release a podcast about Makers, STEAM and PBL's in the library on February 13 and An Interview with award winning children's author, Susan Stevens Crummel on April 13, so stay tuned.
In this episode, two fifth graders discuss their Black history projects. They learned about Michelle Obama and Rosa Parks.
This is another episode from our fifth graders' study of Black history. In this episode, Raven is representing Ibtihaj Muhammad. Muhammad is an American fencer and is known for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States Olympics.
Some fifth grader students gave up their recess time to ask me some FAQs about book fairs - including the one that starts April 12, 2021.
Fifth graders began a podcast for the NPR contest. Unfortunately, we were interrupted by Covid 19. But there was too much work done for us not to have a finished episode, so this is it.
Fifth grade students and I are embarking on this journey of learning about podcasting. This episode is one of our Black history episodes. The purpose is for students to research information and answer questions that allow other students to learn. In this episode, Ava is representing Dr. Chester A. Pierce.
Crummel is an award winning author of children's books. Prior to this interview, she had just finished a day or presentations, but she was gracious enough to answer questions for me, and I appreciate it. It is my very first podcast with an author.
During an evening cardboard, gingerbread house challenge, I decided to discuss non traditional library lessons. Listeners will get information regarding how I feel about kids creating in a library setting and how the kids feel, too. We have a 100% open library with no doors, so listeners might want to get accustomed to a bit of background noise. It just is - what it is.