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December 29, 2022 by Travis Jonker

Taking a Look Back: Our 2022 Year in Review Episode

December 29, 2022 by Travis Jonker   3 comments

Travis: Colby Sharp and I got on the phone to talk about children’s literature in 2022. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, vintage snow sleds, and many other topics.

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Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.

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  1. Leslie Wilson says

    January 2, 2023 at 12:38 am

    Happy to report I listened to the entire episode and loved it!

    • Travis Jonker says

      January 2, 2023 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you! That was a long one!

  2. Dana Silver says

    January 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    This was an incredible episode. I am a literacy coach and would love to compile all of your recommendations from this episode. Does that exist somewhere?

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