Episode Playlist
Episode 75 - On Its Way( 0:28:2)
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ASLW on its way!
The Team celebrate end of Term by talking to SLANZA President Trena Lile about Aotearoa School Library Week, and proceed to be very, very silly.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 8/07/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 74 - Speaking Shortlists( 0:29:19)
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The team chat with 2026 NZCYA Book Awards Judge and school librarian Lauryn Urquhart about this years shortlisted selections.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 24/06/2026 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 73 - If You Know You Know( 0:29:22)
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What are the quirks and patterns that make us and our weird Library worlds tick? Lauryn Urquhart helps us reply to your enthusiastic missives.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 10/06/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
Episode 72 - Mythbusters( 0:29:30)
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The team discuss the myths, truths, and the uncouth of Library, and Librarian misconceptions.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 27/05/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 71 - Results Are In( 0:29:51)
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We chat with marvelous Miriam Tuohy about the results of the 2025 School Library Survey from National Library.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 13/05/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 70 - The Room Has the Answer( 0:30:0)
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The team are blessed to chat to retiring Nat Lib Facilitator Debvie Roxborogh on her long tenure working to empower school libraries.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 29/04/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 69 - We See You( 0:29:38)
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The crew talk to Kate Foster about the awesome DANZ awards, highlighting diversity in books for one and all.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 15/04/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 68 - To Label or not To Label( 0:29:9)
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'To Label or not to Label' That is the question, and you guys ANSWERED! We chat labels on spines, covers or not at all.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 11/03/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 67 - Sharing Space( 0:29:46)
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Super Sally from Riccarton High joins us to chat start of year fun, and navigating a dual-purpose Library Space.
Published: 25/02/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 66 - So It Begins( 0:28:39)
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2026 has begun, and we throw ourselves into the maelstrom once more. Come along friends, it shall be a fun ride as we start by unpacking our start to 2026.
Published: 11/02/2026 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 65 - Stick a fork in 2025( 0:29:58)
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The team reflect on 2025, with all of its highs, hills, and huis. We also think on our own highlights as we continue the joy of SLANZA SESSIONS.
Merry Christmas Everyone.
Published: 10/12/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 64 - Everything is Research( 0:29:53)
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Regular contributor Miriam Tuohy brings some sense to proceedings, as the team chat Stakeholder Hui, and how we collect information in our Libraries.
Published: 26/11/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 63 - SLANZA SMASHUP( 0:29:47)
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The crew multitask this week talking about Stakeholder hui, new SLANZA Kete goodness, and a romp through Storylines Notable Book Awards.
Published: 12/11/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 61 - Let's Do This( 0:29:31)
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Our regular contributor Miriam Tuohy joins us to talk about end of year pressures, and we extol the virtues of having a list.
Published: 15/10/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 60 - Connections( 0:29:43)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 1/10/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 59 - This Is Us( 0:29:15)
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Our fearsome Threesome talk about themselves, their libraries, and what makes both things tick.
Published: 10/09/2025 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 58 - It's Ok to Judge( 0:29:8)
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It's OK to judge!
The crew invite former book judge and winner of the Margaret Mahy Award Tania Roxborogh to chat judging, books and the importance of self-care!
Published: 27/08/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 57 - Meet Our New Manukura - From Library Revamp to Aotearoa School Library Week Excitement( 0:28:58)
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We're thrilled to introduce Trena Lile, our new SLANZA Manukura. Join us as we chat with Trena about her vision for the role and how she's been successfully rebuilding her school library's atmosphere, making it a vibrant and engaging hub for students. Plus, in her capacity as the Ohu Mahi lead, she'll share exciting plans for the upcoming Aotearoa School Library Week. Learn how this fantastic initiative aims to showcase the vital importance and celebrate school libraries right across the motu!
Published: 30/07/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 56 - Hui In The House( 0:30:6)
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Kristy Wilson joins the crew to chat about the awesome speakers, and the opportunity for connection and practical PLD takeaways, at the upcoming SLANZA regional Hui in Horowhenua. Find out more on the SLANZA website.
Published: 23/07/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 54 - NZCYA Book Awards( 0:27:59)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The NZCYA Children's and Young Peoples Book Awards shortlists are out! The team excitedly pore through the lists to uncover the gold there within.
Published: 25/06/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 53 - Stats The Truth( 0:30:7)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: Library influencers Kirsty Adam and Miriam Tuohy join the usual suspects as we dissect the latest NZCER Library survey.
Published: 18/06/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 52 - The Reading Warrior( 0:28:59)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. The team chat to the inspirational David Riley about his self-publishing journey, and his focus on supplying books for all of New Zealand's diverse cultures.
Published: 30/04/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 51 - Claire Spins It( 0:29:38)
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Claire Mabey from Spin-Off chats about her role, upcoming books, and what it means to be an editor in today's world.
Published: 16/04/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 50 - Schaumann On The Other Foot( 0:27:58)
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The crew chat to the wonderful Bridget Schaumann facilitator extraordinaire in Dunedin. We chat about the programs that Bridget keeps close to her heart, and as always chat about library awesomeness.
Published: 2/04/2025 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 48 - Top of the Pops( 0:32:25)
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SLANZA Sessions crew chats about the 2024 SLANZA Reading Survey with Kirsty Adam, from James Hargest College What is trending, and what is saying comfortably the same?
Published: 5/03/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 47 - Back to the Books 2025( 0:32:25)
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We discuss the beginning of the school year with Garin College's Mandy Ditzel, covering everything from hooking kids in, to Girls Own Adventures!
Published: 19/02/2025 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 46 - Inside Look at COLLECTED( 0:30:21)
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The lovely Lauryn Urquhart joins us to chat about the new Collected magazine (that she slaved over) that has just dropped, containing all sorts of Conference loveliness.
Published: 11/12/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 45 - AI USE( 0:32:15)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: AI is coming, and the crew have decided they needed to educate themselves. So, they talk to the awesome Kristy from Wellington Girls College (and Wellington's SLANZA rep) to chat about her AI musings.
Published: 27/11/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 44 - Tamaki Makaurau( 0:31:45)
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The crew talk to the awesome Trena from Tamaki Makaurau about her awesome summer Reading programmes, and the importance that these programs have going forward.
Published: 13/11/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 43 - SLANZA President Leonie Grisby( 0:31:0)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This Week: The SLANZA Sessions crew talk to new SLANZA President Leonie Grigsby, who chats about vision, communication, and how SLANZA truly is.
Published: 23/10/2024 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 42 - POST CONFERENCE 2024( 0:32:2)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. Alan Dingley, Sasha and Alan discuss the awesomeness that was the 2024 SLANZA Conference in Christchurch. (Chris just nods along)
Published: 9/10/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 41 - BOOKSTORE DETECTIVES( 0:32:6)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The team interrogates the darstardly independent bookseller Louise Ward, as she comes clean on her history, how criminally awesome Wardinis is, and how she was sentenced to was to write a book with her husband Gareth.
Published: 25/09/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 40 - PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES COLLABS( 0:32:18)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The mercurial Miriam from Services to Schools at National Library joins the crew in studio. They discuss how public and school libraries have so much in common, that working together is the only way forward.
Published: 11/09/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 39 - Catherine McLoughlan Pengiun Publishing( 0:31:52)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: After Penguin Random House's success at the Children and Young People's Book Awards, the crew chat to Catherine O'Loughlan, children's publisher at Penguin Random House. They ask about what it takes for publishers to help authors find their voice, and put great books in the hands of all of our tamariki.
Published: 28/08/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 38 - Swapna Haddow( 0:32:20)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. Swapna Haddow is this week's guest, and we are all incredibly excited about her new book 'And then...' being used for Aotearoa National Library Week's Story Walk!
Published: 7/08/2024 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 37 - What Book Nextcom( 0:32:4)
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'The crew speak to Adele Broadbent. Bookseller, author, and book reviewer whose wonderful site 'What book next?' is a goldmine for students, librarians, teachers, and parents alike!'
Published: 31/07/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 36 - NZ Childrens and YA Book Awards( 0:31:37)
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As always, the finalists for the New Zealand Children's and Young People's Book Awards bring great excitement. The team discuss the amazing entries, and even take a cheeky punt at some of the favorites as potential winners.
Published: 17/07/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 35 - MATARIKI( 0:31:58)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
It's Matariki and the crew decide to be a bit reflective and thankful. They talk about Matariki books, and awesome things that have transpired this year, and the excitement of conference still to come.
Published: 3/07/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
SLANZA Sessions Episode 34 - Sapling( 0:31:50)
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The Sapling is one of New Zealand's best book review sites for Libarians and book readers everywhere.
The Crew chat to tow of the awesome Sapling staff to get the download on how they do it all.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 26/06/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 33 - READ NZ w/ Simie Simpson( 0:30:41)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. Our passionate podcasters korero with Simie Simpson from ReadNZ about the amazing mahi they undertake around Aotearia, including Writers In Schools, and other awesome projects.
Published: 5/06/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 32 - SLANZA 2024 CONFERENCE( 0:31:26)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. It's all go in preparation for the Slanza National conference in Christchurch later this year.
We chat to Isabel Milward, one of the awesome organizing committee about all of the exceptional tasty treats on offer.
Published: 22/05/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 31 - Megan Daley( 0:32:6)
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We have the incomparable Megan Daley on the show. Australian School Librarian of the year, podcaster, mom, author, and Bee lover in general. We talk Libraries, books, and podcasting!
Published: 8/05/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 30 - Zac McCallum( 0:31:7)
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The Crew chat with the awesome Zac McCallum, covering the SLANZA Reading Lists and his Storylines work, as well as the ups and downs of being a modern school librarian.
Published: 24/04/2024 3:17:57 p.m.
Episode 29 - National Library Survey( 0:32:4)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The team chat with Miriam from National libraries about the results from the 2023 School Libraries survey. They touch on everything from pay equity to job satisfaction.
Published: 10/04/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
SLANZA Sessions 27-03-2024 Episode 28 - 2023 SLANZA Reading Survey( 0:32:14)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
This week our passionate podcasters mull over the SLANZA Schools top books of 2023 survey, and chat about litserv nominations for books that are in your head, or in your heart.
Published: 27/03/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 26 - LIT QUIZ( 0:31:57)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 6/03/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 25 - HELLO 2024( 0:32:2)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 21/02/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 24 - 2023 REVIEW( 0:31:41)
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We have survived 2023, so Alan, Sash and Chris have a chat about how it's gone. The highlights, their favorite moments, and of course how cool it is doing a podcast together!
Published: 27/12/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 23 - BOOK TO MOVIE( 0:32:3)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 13/12/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 22 - BOOK HUB( 0:31:52)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This Week: Bookhub is an exciting new website that helps readers find their favourite reads at NZ booksellers. We chat with Tony Moores
Chair of BSNZ BookHub project about the passion behind this project.
Published: 29/11/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 21 - BOOK REVIEW SITES( 0:32:1)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 15/11/2023 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 20 - NAT LIBRARY SURVEY( 0:32:9)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 1/11/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 19 - TERM 4( 0:31:55)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 18/10/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 18 - Post Conference( 0:30:18)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 4/10/2023 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 17 - Tertiary Grants( 0:32:1)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
SLANZA/LIANZA tertiary grounds open in October! On this week's podcast, the team chat about opportunities for qualifications and grants available to all of you awesome Librarians (current and new) out there.
Published: 20/09/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 16 - Absence of School Libraries( 0:32:18)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 6/09/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 15 - Reading for Pleasure( 0:34:30)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 23/08/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 14 - GRAPHIC NOVELS( 0:32:40)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 2/08/2023 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 13 - What Is A "Classic"?( 0:31:44)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. On this episode: Sash, Chris and Alan ask the crazy questions Who/What?Why/how about children’s Classics?
Published: 19/07/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 12( 0:32:1)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 28/06/2023 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 11 - 2023 Book Award Finalists( 0:31:57)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The team discuss the freshly-announced finalists for the New Zealand Children's and Young Peoples book awards
Published: 14/06/2023 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 10 - Building inclusive school libraries pt 2( 0:31:24)
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Building Inclusive School Libraries Part 2. InsideOut volunteer Awatea Rotherham chats about Schools Pride Week and the services and resources that InsideOut provides, such as Out On The Shelves. We discuss the importance of an inclusive library space and collection. www.insideout.org.nz
Published: 31/05/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 09 - Book Festivals and Tours( 0:29:25)
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A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 17/05/2023 10:00:00 a.m.
Episode 8 - Book Awards and more!( 0:32:15)
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Alan, Sash and Chris talk about all things Book Awards, including the new DANZ Award. They learn some stuff, and might even have created a plan for an Awards of their own.
Published: 3/05/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 5 - Censorship and post-publication edits( 0:29:28)
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Are post publication edits censorship and is that ok? In this episode the SLANZA Sessions crew discusses the media, online dialogue and views around Penguin publishing edited versions of Road Dahl titles.
Published: 22/03/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 4 - Mr Mac( 0:32:5)
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Welcome to our Summer Series where the SLANZA Sessions Podcast Crew will interview NZ children's and YA lit authors, discussing their writing, their books and the influence of the school library. This episode Alan chats to Mr Mac, aka Andrew MacDonald, author/teacher/shameless advocate for promoting reading about his self-published Super Weirdos series, and more.
Published: 8/03/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 3 - Melinda Szymanik( 0:28:58)
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Welcome to our Summer Series where the SLANZA Sessions Podcast Crew will interview NZ children's and YA lit authors, discussing their writing, their books and the influence of the school library. This episode we interview award winning author Melinda Szymanik.
Published: 1/02/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 2 - Interview with Steph Matuku( 0:30:11)
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Welcome to our Summer Series where the SLANZA Sessions Podcast Crew will interview NZ children's and YA lit authors, discussing their writing, their books and the influence of the school library. This week Alan interviews award winning author Steph Matuku.
Published: 18/01/2023 10:30:00 a.m.
Episode 1 - Why we love school libraries!( 0:31:8)
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Why we love school libraries! This episode features discussions between Alan, Chris, Sasha and guest crew member Miriam Tuohy with insights from Australian based school library expert Margaret Merga.
Published: 4/01/2023 10:30:00 a.m.