We’re back! It’s 2023! And we have a brand-new episode featuring Deborah Will -- she’s a librarian and IMC coordinator at Zion-Benton Township High School. She’s also the president of the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE).
Surprisingly, Deborah is the first school librarian we’ve ever had on the show. We talked with her about the responsibility of school libraries, censorship; media literacy, technology -- and then just about reading and we finish with a few book recommendations.
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SHOW NOTES
Educator in this episode: Deborah Will
Story featured in this episode:
Rockford community disappointed by school board's response to school violence protests
Music: Our show's theme music is from the northern Illinois-based band "Kindoves" and their songs "Popn," "Origins" and "Quiche." You can find more of their music on their Soundcloud page. You can also listen to the episode of WNIJ's own Sessions from Studio A where they were featured.
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