3 Steps To Reignite Student Reading Engagement in a Digital World...A NEW Infographic From My Follett Software Webinar!

 

Our friends at Follett Software created a wonderful infographic from my webinar last month. 

They share...

Students today face more distractions than ever before, but librarians, libraries, and educators can play a powerful role in helping them connect deeply with books and with each other. Download this colorful infographic for a brief overview of three librarian-led strategies from District Teacher Librarian & Innovation Director Shannon McClintock Miller to help students fall in love with reading again in a world of streaming, gaming, and social media.

You can download the infographic and also watch my webinar, Reigniting Student Reading Engagement in a Digital World here, friends.  

Author Chats With Epic...A New Podcast Our Readers Will Love!

 

Our students love podcasts!  

Today, I was so excited to learn that our friends at Epic for Kids have a new podcast. It's called Author Chats With Epic! 

Epic shared on LinkedIn...

What if reading didn’t stop at the last page?

We’re excited to introduce Author Chats with Epic. A new podcast that brings kids closer to the stories they love.

Each episode is a chance to hear directly from authors. Where their ideas come from. What challenges they faced. And what goes into creating the books kids keep coming back to.

We hope it sparks curiosity and maybe even inspires the next generation of storytellers.

Our latest episode with Scribbles & Ink creator Ethan Long just dropped. Check it out at the links below.

Spotify

iTunes

YouTube

Our readers will be so excited, and I can't wait to share in our library too. 

Check Out The 2026 Fall Book Preview From Our Friends At Capstone!

 

One of my favorite things about being a reader and teacher librarian is learning about and reading upcoming books. 

Our friends at Capstone have announced the upcoming 2026 Fall Books and I couldn't be more excited to see all of these upcoming titles. 

As Capstone shared on the site, 

From first read-alouds to confident independent reading, Capstone’s Fall 2026 collection celebrates every step of the reading journey.

With cozy picture books and knowledge-building nonfiction to confidence-boosting decodables and page-turning chapter books, Capstone books are designed to meet readers wherever they are—and help carry them forward.

Every Capstone book is created by real authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals who understand how children learn, grow, and read. Across every imprint and reading level, Capstone’s Fall 2026 list celebrates growth, discovery, and the joy of independent reading. Whether readers are just starting out or exploring new genres, there’s a Capstone book ready to meet them on the journey.

Visit the Capstone Fall 2026 Preview site today.  

I can't wait for all of these new Capstone books to be on our shelves for our readers. I know you will love them too.