All in the Library

2 school librarians talk to students, librarians, authors, and more about books.

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44 episodes
Updated Dec 11, 2025

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Jan 2, 2024 · 24 min
Meet author Saadia Faruqi
Lesley and Vanesha talk to Houstonian Saadia Faruqi about her Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero as well as her many other books from early chapter books to middle grade.
Dec 5, 2023 · 26 min
Meet author Natalie Lloyd
Lesley and Vanesha have fun talking to Natalie Lloyd about Hummingbird. She discloses some fun tidbits about why she chose to write this novel now.
Nov 7, 2023 · 20 min
Meet author Rex Ogle
Lesley and Vanesha bring in students from Atascocita Middle School to talk to Rex about his books.
Oct 3, 2023 · 17 min
Meet author Christina Soontornvat
Christina talks with Lesley and Vanesha about her Newbery Award-winning book The Last Mapmaker as well as other books she has written.
Sep 5, 2023 · 18 min
Meet Author Sandra Nickel
Listen to award-winning author Sandra Nickel talk about her book, Breaking Through the Clouds, the story of Joanne Simpson and her rise to meteorological heights.
Aug 29, 2023 · 2 min
Season 3 opener
Debbie has retired and Lesley has a new co-host. Welcome Vanesha to the podcast.
Apr 4, 2023 · 16 min
Meet author Taylor Shepeard
Taylor is a high school media specialist who writes books in her spare time. Her first book Leather and Sage will keep you guessing.
Mar 7, 2023 · 23 min
Meet author Tonya Duncan Ellis
Tonya is the author of The Sophie Washington Series for kids ages 8-12. Set in the suburbs of Houston, Sophie deals with common problems like fighting off bullies, squabbling with siblings, managing social media, and more.
Feb 7, 2023 · 31 min
Meet Liara Tamani
Liara Tamani is a critically acclaimed young adult author who lives in Houston. She is the author of Calling My Name, a 2018 PEN America Literary Award Finalist and SCBWI Golden Kite Finalist, and All the Things We Never Knew, a 2020 Kirkus Best YA Book of the Year.
Jan 10, 2023 · 36 min
Meet Suzanne Crowley
Selected among Book Sense and Indie Next top picks, and Amazon and Bookbub Editor's Picks for Best Books, Suzanne writes novels that School Library Journal calls "amazing" and "poignant" and VOYA calls "heart-stirring" and "marvelous." Suzanne, the author of both middle grade and young adult fiction, is a wife, mother, a crafter of dollhouse miniatures, an avid traveler, dog hugger, nap expert, and chocolate lover extraordinaire. Suzanne's novels have received starred reviews in SLJ, KLIATT, VOYA and BCCB, and have been selected for state and national reading lists. After living all over the United States, Suzanne and her family now make their home back in her native state of Texas. suzannecrowley.com
Dec 6, 2022 · 28 min
Meet Anne Blankman
Anne is the award-winning author of Blackbird Girls. She talks with Debbie and Lesley about her books, and inspirations and then has a little fun with their author's version of Would you Rather.
Nov 1, 2022 · 29 min
Meet Author Alda P. Dobbs
Alda talks about her inspiration for Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and her newest book The Other Side of the River with Debbie and Lesley.
Nov 1, 2022 · 34 min
Meet Author Varsha Bajaj
Debbie and Lesley talk to author Varsha Bajaj about her books. From picture books to teen books, Varsha's books are delightful.
Sep 13, 2022 · 29 min
Meet author Lisa Fipps
Lesley and Debbie are back with Season 2 of All in the Library. In this episode, Lesley interviews Lisa Fipps as part of the Spirit of Texas Reading List nominees. Lisa talks about her book, her start and all things Starfish.
May 4, 2022 · 33 min
Meet author Lynne Kelly?
Texas author Lynne Kelly talks to Debbie and Lesley about her award-winning book A Song for a Whale.
May 3, 2022 · 28 min
New books in 2022 for YA
Susan Schilling, a high school librarian talks about some of the newest books released this year.
Apr 5, 2022 · 25 min
What Middle Schooler's are Reading!
In this episode, Debbie and Lesley talk to middle school students to see what books they are reading. Follow the link to see the breakdown of each book including the lightning round.
Mar 1, 2022 · 19 min
Meet author Laura Jackson
Lesley and Debbie talk to librarian and author Laura Jackson about her books. Ta
Feb 1, 2022 · 38 min
Author James Ponti talks City Spies
On this episode, guest host, Brooke King interview author James Ponti about his newest book release in the City of Spies series. Check out this link for all the booktalks from the episode.
Jan 4, 2022 · 37 min
High School Students still READ!
Debbie brings on 4 high school students who LOVE to read. Their insight into these books is amazing. To access the books that were discussed, follow the link Episode 5 Book List