ReadWriteThink - Chatting About Books: Recommendations for Young Readers!
By rwtrestore-feedback@reading.org (Wesley Ford)
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Podcast Description
Emily Manning chats with kids, parents, and teachers about the best in children’s literature for ages 4 through 11. Discussions include reading tips and fun activities to do with children before, during, and after reading.
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World of Animals | Explore the world of animals through Caroline Arnold’s nonfiction picture books for children. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tales of Young Americans | Explore different time periods in U.S. history with these picture books. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brothers and Sisters | Discover adventures about siblings--both human and animal. Listen in as Emily chats with Pam Munoz Ryan, author of Tony Baloney, about being "Boss of the World" during her childhood. | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sweet Stories | Emily chats about books that will have you craving sweets! She also shares her interview with author Michael O. Tunnell. | 1/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finding Family | The holiday season is here, which usually means spending time with family. Listen in as Emily discusses some heartwarming books about families. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Honoring Veterans Day | In honor of Veterans Day, Emily shares a collection of books that show different perspectives of the Vietnam War. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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39 Clues Series | Emily discusses the action-packed 39 Clues series and talks to two authors of the series. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Math + Reading = Fun! | Emily shares picture books that will have young mathematicians measuring, estimating, and figuring fractions all while reading! | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confessions of a Former Bully | Hear about books by children’s advocate and author Trudy Ludwig that will help your child handle bullying and difficult friendships. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unusual Pets | Living with kids who are begging for a pet? Whet their appetite with these funny picture books about unusual pets in this podcast featuring author David Biedrzycki. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Summer Magic | Learn the limits of magic in Laurel Snyder's books. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game | 'Tis the season...for baseball! Engage your sports fans with these books about America's favorite pastime. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Summer Series | Need book ideas for the summer? Look no further! Emily features Nancy Krulik’s Katie Kazoo Switcheroo and George Brown, Class Clown chapter-book series. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chicken Adventures | Need some egg-citement in your life? Then, listen in to hear about some books featuring adventurous chickens! | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Historical Fiction | Go back in time with Emily as she talks about three books from different times in history and interviews Jenny Moss, the author of Winnie's War. | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unusual Gifts | Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and the characters in these four tall tales have plenty of unusual gifts to keep you reading all winter. Listen in to hear about them and to meet Ingrid Law, the author of Savvy and Scumble. | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Precious Memories | Check out three books that show how precious family memories are and meet Kate Messner, the author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Get Spooky With Matthew McElligot | Just in time for jack-o-lantern season, Emily chats about some books by Matthew McElligot that will you get you in the mood for this spooky time of year! | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Hero's Trail | Heroes are all around us. In this episode, hear about T.A. Barron’s book that spotlights heroic kids and meet Kaitlyn Chana, a perfect example of a young hero. | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Your Lunch Lady | Shake those back-to-school blues by reading about the crime-fighting Lunch Lady in Jarrett Krosoczka’s graphic novel series. | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hit the Beach With Lauren Myracle | This summer, head to the beach with the tween series The Winnie Years by Lauren Myracle. | 7/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Irreverently Funny and Worth Reading | In this episode, Emily introduces books that will certainly make kids giggle, and she talks to Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer, the authors of Fartiste. | 6/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Babymouse Extravaganza | Emily and her book club chat about the adventures of Babymouse, and then Emily talks to the author-illustrator team behind this series of graphic novels. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Swing, Jitterbug, and Sing the Blues | Music provides the perfect introduction and accompaniment to this collection of books including Jazzy Miz Mosetta, Sweethearts of Rhythm, and Boycott Blues. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Think Peace | Use these books as a springboard to discuss how children and adults alike can use peaceful, nonviolent methods to affect change in society. | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shiver Me Timbers: Books About Pirates | Ahoy, mateys! In this episode, Emily be talkin the pirate talk with author Jane Yolen and discovering some myths and truths about pirates from the days of yore. | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Greek Mythology for Kids | Check out three fantastic books about the ancient Greeks gods in thoroughly modern situations. | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Should I Read Aloud? | Libraries and bookstores can overwhelm even the most lit-savvy parents and teachers. Listen in as Emily shares a fabulous resource for finding the very best picture books for children. | 9/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Celebrate Life | Birthdays hold a special place in families’ hearts. Celebrate that special day with two breathtaking birthday-themed books by talented author-illustrator Debra Frasier. | 8/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Books With a Playlist | Share your musical heritage with kids this summer and get inspired by four stories about family, jazz, and the relationships that last a lifetime. | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 30 Episodes |
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