Book Flood Podcast
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Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. Host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon. BookFloodPodcast.com | Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@BookFloodPodcast | #Libraries #EduSky
The guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast is Steve Tetreault (@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social). In addition to being a school librarian, Steve is the force behind the School Librarian Learning Network (including its podcast).
The topic is advocacy for libraries.
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The topic is advocacy for libraries.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast is Steve Tetreault (@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social). In addition to being a school librarian, Steve is the force behind the School Librarian Learning Network (including its podcast).
The topic is advocacy for libraries.
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The topic is advocacy for libraries.
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The guest on the Book Flood Podcast this week is the amazing Meg Medina.
Meg is a New York Times bestselling author and a Newbery Medalist. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She was also the 23-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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Meg is a New York Times bestselling author and a Newbery Medalist. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She was also the 23-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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Meg Medina on "Graciela by the Abyss" and on Writing (E46)
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December 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The guest on the Book Flood Podcast this week is the amazing Meg Medina.
Meg is a New York Times bestselling author and a Newbery Medalist. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She was also the 23-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
youtu.be/DWygVlKUceQ
Meg is a New York Times bestselling author and a Newbery Medalist. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She was also the 23-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
youtu.be/DWygVlKUceQ
Our guest this week was American Library Association (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President Sam Helmick (@samhelmick.bsky.social).
They work so very hard for libraries and librarians!
They work so very hard for libraries and librarians!
Our guest this week on Book Flood Podcast is ALA (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President @samhelmick.bsky.social.
We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
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We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
bookfloodpodcast.com
Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. The host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon, former library services manager for a large California school district.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Our guest this week was American Library Association (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President Sam Helmick (@samhelmick.bsky.social).
They work so very hard for libraries and librarians!
They work so very hard for libraries and librarians!
Our guest this week on Book Flood Podcast is ALA (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President @samhelmick.bsky.social.
We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
bookfloodpodcast.com
We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
bookfloodpodcast.com
Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. The host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon, former library services manager for a large California school district.
BookFloodPodcast.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our guest this week on Book Flood Podcast is ALA (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social) President @samhelmick.bsky.social.
We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
bookfloodpodcast.com
We discuss ALA, book banning, advocacy, and more!
bookfloodpodcast.com
My guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Matt Tavares where he talks about writing picture books.
Matt's latest book is "Dasher and the Polar Bear (2025)."
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Matt's latest book is "Dasher and the Polar Bear (2025)."
youtu.be/2fLvakx2314
Matt Tavares on Writing Picture Books (E44)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
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December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Matt Tavares where he talks about writing picture books.
Matt's latest book is "Dasher and the Polar Bear (2025)."
youtu.be/2fLvakx2314
Matt's latest book is "Dasher and the Polar Bear (2025)."
youtu.be/2fLvakx2314
Congratulations to Daniel Nayeri in winning the 2025 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for "The Teacher of Nomad Land."
Congratulations to Daniel Nayeri, the winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Young People's Literature!
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Congratulations to Daniel Nayeri in winning the 2025 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for "The Teacher of Nomad Land."
This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is award-winning graphic novelist @ryanestrada.com in which he discusses his writing career as a graphic novelist in Korea.
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Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. The host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon, former library services manager for a large California school district.
BookFloodPodcast.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is award-winning graphic novelist @ryanestrada.com in which he discusses his writing career as a graphic novelist in Korea.
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bookfloodpodcast.com
This week's Book Flood Podcast guest is author Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social) on writing books that celebrate books (and other topics).
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Joan Schoettler on Being Challenged by noted author Patricia Polacco (E41d)
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October 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This week's Book Flood Podcast guest is author Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social) on writing books that celebrate books (and other topics).
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Such a great idea!
AASL and ALSC Partner with Pokémon to Launch School and Public Library Pokémon Clubs https://bit.ly/4gYtcUl
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Such a great idea!
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PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️🩹
Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.
We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛
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Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.
We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛
people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️🩹
Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.
We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛
people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073
Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.
We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛
people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073
I find all of them absurd!
How naked crayons, affectionate sea horses, and talking animals got these titles pulled from shelves
Banned for What?! Some of the Most Absurd Reasons for Book Challenges
How naked crayons, affectionate sea horses, and talking animals got these titles pulled from shelves
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October 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I find all of them absurd!
This week's Book Flood Podcast features author and illustrator, EDWARD DENNIS. Dennis is the author of "The Boy from Mexico," "The Boy from Mexico becomes a Farm Worker, and his soon-to-be released "The Boy from Mexico becomes a U.S. Citizen.
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Edward Dennis on Creating Art in Books (E40)
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October 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This week's Book Flood Podcast features author and illustrator, EDWARD DENNIS. Dennis is the author of "The Boy from Mexico," "The Boy from Mexico becomes a Farm Worker, and his soon-to-be released "The Boy from Mexico becomes a U.S. Citizen.
youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo
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@bookfloodpod.bsky.social is looking for published authors and illustrators to guest on the Book Flood Podcast for Season 2.
If you would like to see who was on the podcast for Season 1, here you go:
bookfloodpodcast.com/season-1/
If you would like to see who was on the podcast for Season 1, here you go:
bookfloodpodcast.com/season-1/
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September 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
@bookfloodpod.bsky.social is looking for published authors and illustrators to guest on the Book Flood Podcast for Season 2.
If you would like to see who was on the podcast for Season 1, here you go:
bookfloodpodcast.com/season-1/
If you would like to see who was on the podcast for Season 1, here you go:
bookfloodpodcast.com/season-1/
Accurate. Children need to read every day during the summer (and the rest of the year as well!).
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Commentary: While schools are out, our youths need to continue to read
As the summer approaches and the school year ends, schools across the country are concerned about th...
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June 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Accurate. Children need to read every day during the summer (and the rest of the year as well!).
www.fresnobee.com/opinion/us-v...
www.fresnobee.com/opinion/us-v...
The guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is Amanda Jones (@librarianjones.com), author of "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America."
You may recall that Amanda was the very first guest on the podcast (and before her book was published).
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You may recall that Amanda was the very first guest on the podcast (and before her book was published).
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Book Flood Podcast (E39): Amanda Jones on Protecting Libraries – Book Flood Podcast
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June 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is Amanda Jones (@librarianjones.com), author of "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America."
You may recall that Amanda was the very first guest on the podcast (and before her book was published).
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You may recall that Amanda was the very first guest on the podcast (and before her book was published).
bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
The guest for this week's podcast was defender of libraries Patrick Sweeney of @everylibrary.bsky.social. Patrick's work and the work of EveryLibrary cannot be underestimated in these trying times.
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Book Flood Podcast: Patrick Sweeney on Defending Libraries (E38) – Book Flood Podcast
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June 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The guest for this week's podcast was defender of libraries Patrick Sweeney of @everylibrary.bsky.social. Patrick's work and the work of EveryLibrary cannot be underestimated in these trying times.
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The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is the 2024-2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada (@becalzada.bsky.social).
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Book Flood Podcast (E37): Becky Calzada on the American Association of School Librarians – Book Flood Podcast
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May 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is the 2024-2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada (@becalzada.bsky.social).
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Our guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is @captainlibrary.bsky.social (Tom Bober). Tom is a librarian extraordinaire, author, and leader.
You can see the podcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7D...
You can see the podcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7D...
Tom Bober on Using Primary Sources (and on Book Banning) (E36)
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May 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Our guest this week on the Book Flood Podcast is @captainlibrary.bsky.social (Tom Bober). Tom is a librarian extraordinaire, author, and leader.
You can see the podcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7D...
You can see the podcast here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7D...
Please read.
"In our role as stalwart information warriors, we shall hold the front lines of democracy." — ALA President Cindy Hohl
#ForOurLibraries
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#ForOurLibraries
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Information Warriors, Unite | American Libraries Magazine
As we saw with the executive order calling for the elimination of IMLS, libraries—and everything we value—are under attack.
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May 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Please read.
Author Erin Dealey is the guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast. She talks about writing as a language ART.
You can find it on Apple Podcasts, our Youtube Channel, and our website:
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You can find it on Apple Podcasts, our Youtube Channel, and our website:
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Book Flood Podcast (E35): Erin Dealey on Writing as Language ART – Book Flood Podcast
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May 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Author Erin Dealey is the guest on this week's Book Flood Podcast. She talks about writing as a language ART.
You can find it on Apple Podcasts, our Youtube Channel, and our website:
bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
You can find it on Apple Podcasts, our Youtube Channel, and our website:
bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
Diana Farid on being a medical doctor and an author.
April 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Diana Farid on being a medical doctor and an author.
This week’s Book Flood Podcast guest is Diana Farid. In addition to being a medical doctor at Stanford University, Diana is the author of a number of books including “Wave” and “The Light of Home.”
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Book Flood Podcast (E34) Diana Farid on Being a Dual-Career Author – Book Flood Podcast
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April 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This week’s Book Flood Podcast guest is Diana Farid. In addition to being a medical doctor at Stanford University, Diana is the author of a number of books including “Wave” and “The Light of Home.”
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bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
A reminder that tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day.
Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!
Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!
April 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A reminder that tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day.
Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!
Please visit (and purchase from) your favorite indie bookstore!
Important advice from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social about what to do when grants are canceled.
As libraries across the country receive notices of critical grants being canceled, ALA has new advice to help libraries & institutions navigating federal grant terminations.
Steps 1 & 2: Notify your legal counsel and preserve all documents.
Read the rest: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
Steps 1 & 2: Notify your legal counsel and preserve all documents.
Read the rest: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...
April 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Important advice from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social about what to do when grants are canceled.