SLANZA Sessions

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.

SLANZA Sessions Episode 65 - Stick a fork in 2025

The team reflect on 2025, with all of its highs, hills, and huis. We also think on our own highlights as we continue the joy of SLANZA SESSIONS. Merry Christmas Everyone.

12-09
29:58

SLANZA Sessions Episode 64 - Everthything is Research

Regular contributor Miriam Tuohy brings some sense to proceedings, as the team chat Stakeholder Hui, and how we collect information in our Libraries.

11-25
29:53

SLANZA Sessions Episode 63 - SLANZA SMASHUP

The crew multitask this week talking about Stakeholder hui, new SLANZA Kete goodness, and a romp through Storylines Notable Book Awards.

11-11
29:47

SLANZA Sessions Episode 62 - Today is Brought to you by Letter C

'Today is brought to you by the later C' - We chat to SLANZA President Trena Lile about recent Hui's and the importance of connection and community.

10-28
29:44

SLANZA Sessions Episode 61 - Let's Do This

Our regular contributor Miriam Tuohy joins us to talk about end of year pressures, and we extol the virtues of having a list.

10-14
29:31

SLANZA Sessions Episode 60 - Connections

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

09-30
29:43

SLANZA Sessions Episode 59 - This Is Us

Our fearsome Threesome talk about themselves, their libraries, and what makes both things tick.

09-09
29:15

SLANZA Sessions Episode 58 - It's Ok to Judge

It's OK to judge! The crew invite former book judge and winner of the Margaret Mahy Award Tania Roxborogh to chat judging, books and the importance of self-care!

08-26
29:08

SLANZA Sessions Episode 57 - Meet Our New Manukura - From Library Revamp to Aotearoa School Library Week Excitement

We're thrilled to introduce Trena Lile, our new SLANZA Manukura. Join us as we chat with Trena about her vision for the role and how she's been successfully rebuilding her school library's atmosphere, making it a vibrant and engaging hub for students. Plus, in her capacity as the Ohu Mahi lead, she'll share exciting plans for the upcoming Aotearoa School Library Week. Learn how this fantastic initiative aims to showcase the vital importance and celebrate school libraries right across the motu!

07-29
28:58

SLANZA Sessions Episode 56 - Hui In The House

Kristy Wilson joins the crew to chat about the awesome speakers, and the opportunity for connection and practical PLD takeaways, at the upcoming SLANZA regional Hui in Horowhenua. Find out more on the SLANZA website.

07-22
30:06

SLANZA Sessions Episode 55 - Te Awhi Rito Reflection

Alan reflects on his time as Te Awhi Rito, and the crew chat about what's important around reading with around Aotearoa

07-08
29:28

SLANZA Sessions Episode 54 - NZCYA Book Awards

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The NZCYA Children's and Young Peoples Book Awards shortlists are out! The team excitedly pore through the lists to uncover the gold there within.

06-24
27:59

SLANZA Sessions Episode 53 - Stats The Truth

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: Library influencers Kirsty Adam and Miriam Tuohy join the usual suspects as we dissect the latest NZCER Library survey.

06-17
30:07

SLANZA Sessions Episode 52 - The Reading Warrior

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. The team chat to the inspirational David Riley about his self-publishing journey, and his focus on supplying books for all of New Zealand's diverse cultures.

04-29
28:59

SLANZA Sessions Episode 51 - Claire Spins It

Claire Mabey from Spin-Off chats about her role, upcoming books, and what it means to be an editor in today's world.

04-15
29:38

SLANZA Sessions Episode 50 - Schaumann On The Other Foot

The crew chat to the wonderful Bridget Schaumann facilitator extraordinaire in Dunedin. We chat about the programs that Bridget keeps close to her heart, and as always chat about library awesomeness.

04-01
27:58

SLANZA Sessions Episode 49 - The Evolving School Librarian - The How to Guide to Professional Learning

The crew chat about qualifications, upskilling, and just generally sourcing the gold that is out there for librarians to become even more awesome.

03-18
31:32

SLANZA Sessions Episode 48 - Top of the Pops

SLANZA Sessions crew chats about the 2024 SLANZA Reading Survey with Kirsty Adam, from James Hargest College What is trending, and what is saying comfortably the same?

03-04
32:25

SLANZA Sessions Episode 47 - Back to the Books 2025

We discuss the beginning of the school year with Garin College's Mandy Ditzel, covering everything from hooking kids in, to Girls Own Adventures!

02-18
32:25

SLANZA Sessions Episode 46 - Inside Look at COLLECTED

The lovely Lauryn Urquhart joins us to chat about the new Collected magazine (that she slaved over) that has just dropped, containing all sorts of Conference loveliness.

12-10
30:21

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