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December 22, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Taking a Look Back: Our 2023 Year-in-Review Episode

December 22, 2023 by Travis Jonker   Leave a Comment

Travis: Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children’s literature in 2023. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, the joys of Top 40 radio, 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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