Tom Nixon
@tomnixonreads.bsky.social
Library Consultant | Former Library Services Manager at Fresno Unified School District | http://BookFloodPodcast.com | Book Flood Podcast Host
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This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is award-winning graphic novelist @ryanestrada.com in which he discusses his writing career as a graphic novelist in Korea.
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Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
Book Flood Podcast celebrates authors, illustrators, librarians, and books. The host of the Book Flood Podcast is Tom Nixon, former library services manager for a large California school district.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is award-winning graphic novelist @ryanestrada.com in which he discusses his writing career as a graphic novelist in Korea.
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The CDC Library plays an important role in providing our public health professionals with access to the best information.
Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.
bit.ly/4qaDIMi via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.
bit.ly/4qaDIMi via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Protect the Center for Disease Control Library
Staff at the CDC Library were laid off on October 10th and have not been brought back. Sign the petition to call for their return.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The CDC Library plays an important role in providing our public health professionals with access to the best information.
Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.
bit.ly/4qaDIMi via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Without them, CDC employees will lose access to information and resources in an outbreak.
bit.ly/4qaDIMi via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take a listen to this podcast with Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social).
Well worth your time for authors and non-authors alike!
Well worth your time for authors and non-authors alike!
This week's Book Flood Podcast guest is author Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social) on writing books that celebrate books (and other topics).
youtube.com/shorts/jmqi4...
youtube.com/shorts/jmqi4...
Joan Schoettler on Being Challenged by noted author Patricia Polacco (E41d)
YouTube video by Tom Nixon: Book Flood Podcast
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October 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Take a listen to this podcast with Joan Schoettler (joanschoettler.bsky.social).
Well worth your time for authors and non-authors alike!
Well worth your time for authors and non-authors alike!
A sad sign of the times.
LA County libraries forced to end digital lending services after FCC decision
LA County libraries forced to end digital lending services after FCC decision
The FCC voted to end E-Rate discounts for library hotspot lending and school bus Wi-Fi.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A sad sign of the times.
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AASL and ALSC Partner with Pokémon to Launch School and Public Library Pokémon Clubs https://bit.ly/4gYtcUl
October 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
AASL and ALSC Partner with Pokémon to Launch School and Public Library Pokémon Clubs https://bit.ly/4gYtcUl
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This week's Book Flood Podcast features author and illustrator, EDWARD DENNIS. Dennis is the author of "The Boy from Mexico," "The Boy from Mexico becomes a Farm Worker, and his soon-to-be released "The Boy from Mexico becomes a U.S. Citizen.
youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo
youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo
Edward Dennis on Creating Art in Books (E40)
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October 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This week's Book Flood Podcast features author and illustrator, EDWARD DENNIS. Dennis is the author of "The Boy from Mexico," "The Boy from Mexico becomes a Farm Worker, and his soon-to-be released "The Boy from Mexico becomes a U.S. Citizen.
youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo
youtu.be/hHgPGxFVZmo
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Dear @aircanada.bsky.social,
Here's two suggestions:
1. Ensure that your Change Flight function works (because that is definitely not working); and
2. If you tell people to call you, best not to send them back to that website that is not working (and don't hang up!).
#tryingtovisitSister
Here's two suggestions:
1. Ensure that your Change Flight function works (because that is definitely not working); and
2. If you tell people to call you, best not to send them back to that website that is not working (and don't hang up!).
#tryingtovisitSister
August 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Dear @aircanada.bsky.social,
Here's two suggestions:
1. Ensure that your Change Flight function works (because that is definitely not working); and
2. If you tell people to call you, best not to send them back to that website that is not working (and don't hang up!).
#tryingtovisitSister
Here's two suggestions:
1. Ensure that your Change Flight function works (because that is definitely not working); and
2. If you tell people to call you, best not to send them back to that website that is not working (and don't hang up!).
#tryingtovisitSister
Ever thought you might like to be a librarian in a school?
Our Book Flood Podcast guest is Jonathan Hunt. He coordinates libraries for San Diego COE and also coordinates the Teacher Librarian Program at @sanjosestate.bsky.social
bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
bookfloodpodcast.com/book-flood-p...
Book Flood Podcast (E28): Jonathan Hunt on the SJSU Teacher Librarian Program – Book Flood Podcast
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March 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ever thought you might like to be a librarian in a school?
Here's an opportunity for authors and illustrators who might not want or be ready to be on a podcast but do want to advertise their books.
(Full disclosure: I am the host of the Book Flood Podcast.)
(Full disclosure: I am the host of the Book Flood Podcast.)
What else does the Book Flood Podcast do for and with authors and illustrators?
Glad you asked!
If you are published, here's an opportunity to answer three questions and get some interest.
It really is that simple. Just take a look at the link below:
bookfloodpodcast.com/three-questi...
Glad you asked!
If you are published, here's an opportunity to answer three questions and get some interest.
It really is that simple. Just take a look at the link below:
bookfloodpodcast.com/three-questi...
Three Questions for Authors and Illustrators – Book Flood Podcast
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March 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Here's an opportunity for authors and illustrators who might not want or be ready to be on a podcast but do want to advertise their books.
(Full disclosure: I am the host of the Book Flood Podcast.)
(Full disclosure: I am the host of the Book Flood Podcast.)
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Worried about what is happening with libraries?
Consider donating to our friends at @everylibrary.bsky.social which works on the frontlines of the battle for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/donate
Consider donating to our friends at @everylibrary.bsky.social which works on the frontlines of the battle for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/donate
Donate
Please take a moment to help support libraries in the United States by making a donation to EveryLibrary
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March 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Worried about what is happening with libraries?
Consider donating to our friends at @everylibrary.bsky.social which works on the frontlines of the battle for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/donate
Consider donating to our friends at @everylibrary.bsky.social which works on the frontlines of the battle for libraries.
www.everylibrary.org/donate
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March 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Please make sure to get this important date - Independent Bookstore Day on 4/26 - on your calendar.
#IndieBookstoreDay
#IndieBookstoreDay
March 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Please make sure to get this important date - Independent Bookstore Day on 4/26 - on your calendar.
#IndieBookstoreDay
#IndieBookstoreDay
A new @bsky.app account is now set up for those who specifically follow Book Flood Podcast. It's here:
@bookfloodpod.bsky.social
@bookfloodpod.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A new @bsky.app account is now set up for those who specifically follow Book Flood Podcast. It's here:
@bookfloodpod.bsky.social
@bookfloodpod.bsky.social
The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is @smwordsmith.bsky.social. Sara Smith is a district librarian, the founder of GraphicLibrary.org, and co-author of "Mango Goes to School."
Please share!
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Please share!
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Book Flood Podcast (E25): Sara Smith on Manga & Graphic Novels - Golden Libraries
Sara Smith is the District Librarian in California’s Central Valley. Previously, she was a high school teacher librarian and a high school English teacher. She has also professionally reviewed over 10...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The guest for this week's Book Flood Podcast is @smwordsmith.bsky.social. Sara Smith is a district librarian, the founder of GraphicLibrary.org, and co-author of "Mango Goes to School."
Please share!
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Please share!
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Did you know that the Book Flood Podcast has a Youtube Channel?
It would be wonderful if you subscribed by going here:
www.youtube.com/@BookFloodPo...
It would be wonderful if you subscribed by going here:
www.youtube.com/@BookFloodPo...
February 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Did you know that the Book Flood Podcast has a Youtube Channel?
It would be wonderful if you subscribed by going here:
www.youtube.com/@BookFloodPo...
It would be wonderful if you subscribed by going here:
www.youtube.com/@BookFloodPo...
A clip from the interview of @littlebadger.bsky.social for the Book Flood Podcast. You can find the rest on your podcast platform of choice, on Youtube, or on the Golden Libraries website.
February 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A clip from the interview of @littlebadger.bsky.social for the Book Flood Podcast. You can find the rest on your podcast platform of choice, on Youtube, or on the Golden Libraries website.
This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is Darcie Little Badger (@littlebadger.bsky.social). She is the author of "Elatsoe" and "A Snake Falls to Earth" among other writings.
Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer and has a PhD in Oceanography.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer and has a PhD in Oceanography.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Book Flood Podcast (E24): Darcie Little Badger on Being a Lipan Apache Writer - Golden Libraries
Darcie Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer with a PhD in oceanography. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Elatsoe, was featured in Time Magazine as one of the best 100 fantasy books of all time....
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February 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This week's guest on the Book Flood Podcast is Darcie Little Badger (@littlebadger.bsky.social). She is the author of "Elatsoe" and "A Snake Falls to Earth" among other writings.
Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer and has a PhD in Oceanography.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer and has a PhD in Oceanography.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Such a great idea! Definitely bringing books to the conference!
Make a positive impact by donating relevant and representative picture books for San Jose families to read aloud to their children through the nonprofit Cultivating Literacy.
Please donate read-aloud picture books at the 2nd-3rd grade reading level.
Please donate read-aloud picture books at the 2nd-3rd grade reading level.
January 29, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Such a great idea! Definitely bringing books to the conference!
ALA to U. S. Department of Education: Book bans are real – Golden Libraries
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January 29, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This week's Book Flood Podcast features Nick Glass discussing the amazing TeachingBooks. If you are a librarian or teacher and are not using this tool, you really should!
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Book Flood Podcast (E23): Nick Glass on TeachingBooks.net – Golden Libraries
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January 23, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This week's Book Flood Podcast features Nick Glass discussing the amazing TeachingBooks. If you are a librarian or teacher and are not using this tool, you really should!
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Another winner from @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social!
Today is the day! WILL'S RACE FOR HOME is out on shelves. Join Will on his quest for land during the Oklahoma Land Rush.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jewel...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jewel...
January 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Another winner from @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social!
This week’s Book Flood Podcast features award-winning author @padmatv.bsky.social discussing her forthcoming (1/21) book where she ties together being an author with being an oceanographer. A must buy for library or classroom!
On podcast platforms & below.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
On podcast platforms & below.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Book Flood Podcast (E22): Padma Venkatraman on “Safe Harbor” – Golden Libraries
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January 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This week’s Book Flood Podcast features award-winning author @padmatv.bsky.social discussing her forthcoming (1/21) book where she ties together being an author with being an oceanographer. A must buy for library or classroom!
On podcast platforms & below.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
On podcast platforms & below.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
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On my (free) Substack newsletter, I describe my fondness for epigraphs and my thoughts about evolving as a reader: open.substack.com/pub/donalynm...
Epigraphs and New Chapters
My favorite text feature kicks off a year of reading.
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January 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
On my (free) Substack newsletter, I describe my fondness for epigraphs and my thoughts about evolving as a reader: open.substack.com/pub/donalynm...
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If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
November 18, 2024 at 2:05 AM
If you believe that:
1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
1) Reading is critical to democracy.
2) Books help us understand complex issues.
3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children.
4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books.
Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/