In today's episode, Alex has a chat with Jeremy Willette, Leslie Henry, and Brenna McCandless, three library and information specialists. In the episode, we explore how we can help kids find accurate information in the age of AI. Below you can find information about the guests:

Brenna McCandless: Brenna has been a pre-K through grade 12 librarian for 15 years and has lived and worked in the United States, Malaysia, China, and more. She is also knowledgeable about designing materials, AI in education, and more!

Leslie Henry: Leslie Henry is her 36th and final year in education. She has worked as both a French teacher and a librarian in Canada, Russia, Indonesia and China. Leslie celebrates the sense of community and safety that libraries provide. Her passion is children’s literature. She marvels at the magic and joy that a picture book can bring to children of all ages! Leslie is the cross-river librarian at Shanghai American School.

Jeremy Willette: Jeremy Willette discovered a love and appreciation for libraries as a kid growing up in rural Maine. In addition to being a frequent visitor at the nearby town library, he volunteered for years at the one in his school. Since then, he has become an international educator working for over 20 years in the USA, Brazil, Hungary, India, and China…and has helped other generations of people love the library too, from infants to adults. An avid traveler, foodie, and library advocate, Jeremy is the Library Coordinator at Shanghai American School.