Between the bookshelves: A NSW Premier's Reading Challenge podcast
Between the bookshelves: A NSW Premier's Reading Challenge podcast
Podcast Description
Ever felt overwhelmed at the prospect of recommending a book to a reluctant or voracious reader?
Join Jade Arnold, the Premier’s Program Officer Reading and Spelling at The Arts Unit, every Friday for conversations with Australian authors, teacher librarians, PRC school coordinators, and education experts. Listen to book pitches, recommendations on what to read next, and strategies to develop a love of reading in a school library setting.
Designed with teacher librarians in mind, Between the bookshelves aims to make the process of recommending what to read a little less overwhelming!
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes such as promoting a love of reading, exploring diverse narratives, and providing practical strategies for teacher librarians. Episodes feature Australian authors discussing their books and share insights into cultural representation, challenges in writing, and the importance of school libraries, with examples like Lisa Fuller discussing themes in Ghost Bird and Ashleigh Barton addressing grief in How to Sail to Somewhere.
Ever felt overwhelmed at the prospect of recommending a book to a reluctant or voracious reader?
Join Jade Arnold, the Premier’s Program Officer Reading and Spelling at The Arts Unit, every Friday for conversations with Australian authors, teacher librarians, PRC school coordinators, and education experts. Listen to book pitches, recommendations on what to read next, and strategies to develop a love of reading in a school library setting.
Designed with teacher librarians in mind, Between the bookshelves aims to make the process of recommending what to read a little less overwhelming!
In this episode, secondary teacher librarian ElisabethPorreca-Dubois shares her journey from PE teacher to a widely respected figure in the teacher librarian community. Known for her vibrant displays and research-informedprograms, Elisabeth offers a wealth of practical strategies for nurturing a reading culture in secondary schools.
Listeners will discover the impact of her SMART-ER readingprogram, which empowers students to set specific, individualised reading goals—boosting motivation and engagement across all year levels. From booktrails and bingo cards to personalised recommendations and strategic book displays, Elisabeth reveals how to create meaningful reading experiences that support student success with the PRC and beyond.
She also provides valuable advice for first-time PRCCoordinators, outlines strategies to support disengaged readers, and highlights the broader role of the teacher librarian in developing collections, fosteringstudy skills, and encouraging independent reading. With a wealth of insight and actionable ideas, this episode is a rich resource for teacher librarians looking to strengthen reading culture in their own school communities.
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