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Episode Description:

Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson interview Lindsay Cesari about using the SAPS framework: Status, Access, Power, and Stuff, to motivate student readers. Lindsay explains practical, low-cost rewards like recognition displays, catalog alerts, VIP seating, student decision-making roles, and thoughtful use of small prizes.

The episode includes practical ideas for school librarians to implement in their programs, including a back-to-school survival pack, vending machine credits, and cut-through passes.

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For more information about the Gwinnett County Public Schools Book Mobile program or information about how you can provide a monetary donation, visit http://gcpsbookmobile.org.

For information on this year's Book Mobile 5K held every year on the last Saturday in October in Suwanee, GA, visit http://bookmobile5K.com.

Episode Description:

In this episode Julie and Jan talk with Mary Barbee, the founder of Gwinnett County Public Schools Book Mobile, about launching and sustaining a full-size bookmobile to get books into kids’ hands. They cover the program’s origins, funding and logistics, driver training, community partnerships, and the decision to give children brand-new books to take home.

Listeners will hear heartwarming student stories, program impact numbers, and ways to support or replicate the GCPS Book Mobile through fundraising and cross-department collaboration.

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Follow Melanie Wood on Instagram and TikTok @melanie_in_the_library

Episode Description:

Elementary librarian Melanie Wood shares practical, classroom-tested strategies for managing student behavior in the library. Drawing on her ISTE certification and experience leading professional learning, Melanie focuses on a three-part approach: intentional space design, tight routines and transitions, and purposeful relationship-building.

Key takeaways include using color-coding and clear sightlines to promote independence, routines for smooth transitions and checkout, and building rapport through lunch duty, morning and afternoon duties, library ambassadors, and teacher collaboration. Follow Melanie at @Melanie_in_the_library and explore her School Library Journal course for deeper strategies.