#6: Save School Libraries!

Karina and Matthew talk about the heart of the school, the disheartening trend of diminishing school libraries, and the inherent value of school libraries and school librarians in supporting a school, raising readers, and building global citizens. Joining is special guest John Schumaker, author of the Mr. Schu Reads blog. This episode is sponsored by  Audible TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!   RELEVANT LINKS: Spokane Eliminates School Librarians, Continuing Trend of Disappearing School Libraries by Kelly Jensen (Book Riot) Schools See Steep Drop in Librarians, New Analysis Finds (Education Week) New Bills in Michigan Would Make Librarians Essential School Staff (Book Riot) Weeding is Fundamental (99% Invisible podcast) The Room of Requirement (This American Life podcast) Palaces for the People (99% Invisible podcast) Mr. Schu Reads (website) Simon Sinek on Circles of Safety (YouTube) Dr. Sayatani DasGupta (The Practice of Narrative Medicine)    BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Picture Books: The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter That Book Woman by Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small The Library by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small This Book of Mine by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind by Cynthia Grady, illustrated by Amiko Hirao Tomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colon Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre by Anika Aldamuy Denise, illustrated by Paola Escobar Biblioburro by Jeanette Winter Chapter Books: Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by Vera Brosgol Middle Grade: Booked by Kwame Alexander The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Victoria Jamieson Nonfiction: Alia Muhammad Baker: Saving a Library from War (True Stories) by Lindsay Bacher Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile by Sharlee Glenn Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices