Episode #15: Finding Joy in Every Chapter

Shownotes: In today’s episode, we wrap up with a dose of Library Joy and dive into an unexpected hit from our NCSLMA Book Club pick: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman! Join us as we explore how the fast-paced subgenre of LitRPG—built around video game mechanics like stat sheets, skill trees, and inventory levels—serves as a powerful bridge for engaging reluctant readers and student gamers. We talk about the real-world impact of library gaming stations, the complex storytelling in modern games, and why this absurdly hilarious subterranean sci-fi story holds real literary value. Plus, we share important collection development guidance regarding mature content (K–8 vs. High School collections). NCSLMA Annual Conference Information: Stay connected and learn more about our upcoming association events and the annual conference at the NCSLMA Events Page. Mr. Greg on Instagram: Follow Mr. Greg’s theater classroom adventures @gregismsofficial. Mychal Threets on Instagram: Connect with library advocate Mychal Threets @mychal3ts. Sharing Library Joy: Check out Mychal Threets' picture book celebration of literacy, I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy. Read more about creating welcoming spaces in Florida Media Ed’s feature on Finding Library Joy. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: S3RXNOXVKOF9QODO, OUE9GKN29FTWEDOT, 4S0DXEQW56Q5O2N2, FRBEUNRWRY8PADZS