The Sartorial Librarians Podcast

Library Looks: Chris spins hideous cool 1978 retro funk. Paul crosses patterns with argyle n’ plaid mix n’ match. Library Books: Dragon Puncher by James Kochalka The Walk of the Field Mouse by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali Tangents: Check out our threads and podcast announcements on Instagram and Bluesky: The Sartorial Librarians  Instagram: ⁠@sartoriallibrary⁠  Bluesky: sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Paul Vinelli  Instagram: ⁠@paulvinelli⁠  Bluesky: paulvinelli.bsky.social Christopher Hunt  Instagram: ⁠@exlibrismrhunt⁠  Bluesky: exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social #kidlit #libraryfashion #library #librarians #librarianfashion #podcast #picturebooks

Library Looks: Chris takes clash to such a high level that London's calling. Paul’s t-shirt extols the virtues of donuts. Library Books: Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness Which One Doesn’t Belong: Playing with Shapes by Christopher Danielson Tangents: #FashionCrime vs. #FashionSublime; Mmmmm, doughnuts; celebrating neurodivergent creative thinking; how differences highlight similarities; seeing images in clouds; The Golden Ratio; meditations on shapes; the art of Frank Stella; optical illusions; self advocacy; back matter in picture books; accommodations that benefit all of us. Check out our threads and podcast announcements on Instagram and Bluesky: The Sartorial Librarians  @sartoriallibrary  https://bsky.app/profile/sartoriallibrary.bsky.social  Paul Vinelli  @paulvinelli  https://bsky.app/profile/paulvinelli.bsky.social  Christopher Hunt  @exlibrismrhunt  https://bsky.app/profile/exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social  #kidlit #libraryfashion #library #librarians #librarianfashion #podcast #picturebooks

Episode 4: Canadian Tuxedos, Self-Designed Tees, Page Turns & Haiku Imagery Library Looks: Paul offers an homage to the “Canadian tuxedo” and Chris wears an anti-hate t-shirt of his own design. Library Books: Together We Ride / Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita I love… by Minne and Natali Fortier  Tangents: A bit of sportsing. A splotch of green slime. A smidge of grammar. The subtle skills of using few words and mapping fabulous page turns. Background action for observant kids. Portmanteaus. The evolution of disability inclusion in picture books. Small moments and rituals between parents and children. Imagism via William Carlos Williams' wheelbarrow and Richard Wright's haikus. Few words, big impact. Microfiction. Check out our threads and podcast announcements on Instagram and Bluesky: The Sartorial Librarians @sartoriallibrary  https://bsky.app/profile/sartoriallibrary.bsky.social  Paul Vinelli @paulvinelli  https://bsky.app/profile/paulvinelli.bsky.social  Christopher Hunt  @exlibrismrhunt  https://bsky.app/profile/exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social  #kidlit #libraryfashion #library #librarians #librarianfashion #podcast #picturebooks

Episode 3: Nighthawks, Bookhawks, Barcodes & Infinity LoopsLibrary Looks: Paul goes geometric with a green button-up and Chris chases contrast with shades of black, white and grey. Library Books: Night Lunch by Eric Fan and Dena Seiferling Have I Got A Book For You by Mélanie Watt This Is What A Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy Tangents:Compelling cover art; subverted expectations; Van Gogh & Sendak; Nighthawks; hawking books; infinity loops; Droste effect; weeding; love for building collections; what librarians look like; and oh so much about barcodes. Check out our threads and podcast announcements on Instagram and Bluesky: The Sartorial Librarians ⁠@sartoriallibrary⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sartoriallibrary.bsky.social⁠ Paul Vinelli @paulvinelli https://bsky.app/profile/paulvinelli.bsky.social Christopher Hunt @exlibrismrhunt https://bsky.app/profile/exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social

Episode 2: Zhuzh It Up, Sport a Blazer, Bereavement and the Reassurance of Sets Library Looks: Chris gets spiffy with polka dots on shirt and socks, a fish-skin inspired tie, and a blue striped cardigan. Paul sports a t-shirt that seems to imply he runs a cafe; he upscales with a go to grey blazer. Library Books: Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm by Alice and Martin Provenson Tangents: Zhuzhing cuffs and collars. Geek chic. Coffee shops as connection points. Bringing bereavement books into children’s library collections. The personalities of pets and farm animals. Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky: Christopher Hunt @exlibrismrhuntPaul Vinelli @paulvinelli The Sartorial Librarians @sartoriallibrary

Library Looks: Chris rocks a pink anti-bullying t-shirt and reminds us to be kind to everyone - especially ourselves. Paul channels Springsteen Americana with a plain white tee and blue jeans. Library Books: Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks / Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest and Erin E. Stead Tangents: Librarian fashion stereotypes. Will we always tell the truth about what we're wearing? Tom Waits vibes. Can children handle bleakness in their literature? The comfort of family rituals. Muppets. Layers in lit for kids and adults.