The Team celebrate end of Term by talking to SLANZA President Trena Lile about Aotearoa School Library Week, and proceed to be very, very silly.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 74 - Speaking Shortlists
23/06/2026 | 29 mins.
The team chat with 2026 NZCYA Book Awards Judge and school librarian Lauryn Urquhart about this years shortlisted selections.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 73 - If You Know You Know
10/06/2026 | 29 mins.
What are the quirks and patterns that make us and our weird Library worlds tick? Lauryn Urquhart helps us reply to your enthusiastic missives.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 72 - Mythbusters
26/05/2026 | 29 mins.
The team discuss the myths, truths, and the uncouth of Library, and Librarian misconceptions.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 71 - Results Are In
12/05/2026 | 29 mins.
We chat with marvelous Miriam Tuohy about the results of the 2025 School Library Survey from National Library.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Welcome Library lovers to SLANZA SESSIONS, a radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries, and all of the people who inhabit them. Local Manawatū school librarians Alan Dingley, Sasha Eastwood and Chris Auer, will be bringing you interviews, reviews, views and more.
We want to share our love of books for youth and young people, and our passion for school libraries. We will be asking questions and seeking answers about how we can all ensure the School Library maintains its valuable place in the NZ literacy and education landscape.
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