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Muchos ya hemos oído de la cucarachita Martinez, pero esta fábula yo no la había escuchado, tal vez tú si. De igual manera espero que la disfruten porque me dió mucha risa hacerlo.El texto de este episodio fue extraido por Scribt. Martina- una cucarachita muy linda. Un Cuento Cubano. Versión de Carmen Agra Deedy
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Mar 19th Publish Date: Mar 18th Commercial: From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, March 19th, and Happy 68th Birthday to actor Bruce Willis. ***03.19.24 – BIRTHDAY – BRUCE WILLIS*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Ossoff Demands Action Against Fraudsters Targeting Veterans Cobb Sheriff's Deputies Save Lives of Two Inmates Military Ball Will Support Cobb Veterans Memorial All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! BREAK: CUofGA STORY 1: Ossoff Demands Action Against Fraudsters Targeting Veterans Sen. Jon Ossoff called on the Federal Trade Commission to intervene and protect veterans from what he termed "claim sharks," who charge high fees for assisting with Department of Veterans Affairs claims. Ossoff, flanked by veterans and representatives from the American Legion, cited instances where these companies exploit veterans, often charging more than the benefits they seek. He attributed this exploitation to the complexities of navigating the VA claims process, which can take months. Ossoff emphasized bipartisan efforts to combat this exploitation, urging the FTC to investigate and penalize such deceptive practices. One veteran, Yolanda Beavers, shared her experience of being asked for exorbitant fees by one of these companies. Legislation has been proposed in the Senate to criminalize unauthorized fees charged to veterans seeking VA benefits, with support from veterans service organizations like the American Legion. STORY 2: Cobb Sheriff's Deputies Save Lives of Two Inmates Deputy David Morris and Sgt. Tyler Johnson of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center recently saved the lives of two inmates who attempted suicide on separate occasions. Morris intervened when he noticed unusual behavior and found an inmate attempting to hang himself with a bedsheet. Johnson encountered another inmate in a similar situation and promptly removed the sheet from around his neck. Both inmates were taken for evaluation and are alive today. The jail provides mental health staff 24/7, and deputies have access to peer support systems for their own well-being. Sheriff Craig Owens emphasized the importance of mental health support for both inmates and deputies, acknowledging the stress of their roles. Chaplains are available to provide spiritual guidance and counseling sessions for inmates experiencing depression. STORY 3: Military Ball Will Support Cobb Veterans Memorial The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting a Military Ball and Gala next month to raise funds for the Cobb Veterans Memorial. With $3 million already raised, they aim to collect an additional $300,000 for the project's first phase. Retired Gen. Jack Keane will be the keynote speaker. The memorial will feature a 120-foot star-shaped sculpture, service walls with branch histories and flags, and photo walls for community contributions. It will also serve as a venue for patriotic events and parades. The event is scheduled for April 20 at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, and tickets are available for purchase. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. We'll be right back. Break: HENRY CO SHERIFFS – DRAKE STORY 4: Cobb Library Foundation Celebrates Booked for the Evening Gala The Cobb Library Foundation's Booked for the Evening Gala, held at the Atlanta Country Club, drew hundreds in support of the Cobb Public Library System. Funds raised benefit programs like the summer reading initiative. Children's author Carmen Agra Deedy shared her journey to becoming a writer, highlighting the significance of literacy instilled by her father. Former Gov. Nathan Deal also spoke, fulfilling a promise to his late wife, Sandra Deal, to publish a book. Attendees were deeply moved by the speakers, with Williams noting the emotional impact of their stories on the audience. STORY 5: Sprayberry Students Go for Driverless Ride Sprayberry High School students experienced a driverless shuttle ride over the bridge between the Cobb Galleria and the Battery Atlanta. The Cumberland Hopper pilot program, in place since July, might extend due to its success, having attracted 4,400 riders. Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) aims to expand autonomous mobility, with plans for an $8 million route connecting Akers Mill Road to Interstate 285. The initiative seeks to connect the community to job centers and provide alternative transportation options. Students found the experience positive, highlighting the potential of autonomous vehicles for future transportation. We'll be back in a moment. Break: TEDS – ATL HEALTH FAIR STORY 6: Notable Women Of Smyrna Discussed in Lecture The Smyrna Library hosted a lecture as part of Women's History Month, focusing on prominent Smyrna women like Dorothy Bacon, Julia Roberts, and Sarah Sentell Scott. Bacon, the city's first lady, served as an Army nurse during World War II. Roberts, a Smyrna native, found fame as an actress. Scott, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, founded Cobb Services for the Blind and Low Vision. Max Bacon, former Smyrna mayor, recalled his mother's strength. Linda Keeney shared a humorous encounter her daughter had with Roberts. Scott's daughter, Elaine Davis, expressed pride in her mother's legacy of helping others with vision impairment. The lecture celebrated the contributions of these remarkable women to Smyrna's history. STORY 7: 'A Hot Mess Express': Elections Board Disqualifies GOP Candidate in Cobb Commission Race Political activist Mindy Seger successfully challenged Republican candidate Alicia Adams's candidacy for the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 seat due to her residence outside the district according to the "home rule" map. Adams's disqualification was upheld by the Cobb Board of Elections, with the exception of one vote. The home rule map, created by the Democratic majority, is currently in use pending a Supreme Court decision on its constitutionality. Chuck Boring, Adams's attorney, questioned the legality of the home rule map. Seger's challenge aimed to ensure accountability in the elections process amid ongoing confusion over the maps. Boring plans to appeal the decision to Cobb Superior Court. Break: INGLES 6 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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Carmen Agra Deedy visited the show to talk about her new book, Carina Felina. Carmen also gave us a Big Wakeup Call first when she read from the book on the show!CARMEN AGRA DEEDY is one of America's foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!; Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, which received a Pura Belpré Honor; and her New York Times bestseller 14 Cows for America. Carmen was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about her work at carmenagradeedy.com.
CARINA FELINA is a retelling of a hilarious folktale set in Havana, where Deedy was born. Inspired by a story that she first heard as a child, CARINA FELINA puts a Caribbean twist to “The Cat and the Parrot;” a folktale retold across the world including the Czech Republic and Denmark and with origins traced to India. It is a wickedly funny and inspiring picture book that proves the smallest of creatures can sometimes possess the most surprising strength!
Carmen Agra Deedy is an internationally known storyteller, and the author of twelve books for children. Her latest, CARINA FELINA is a retelling of a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba where Deedy was born. Inspired by a story that Carmen first heard as a child, CARINA FELINA puts a Caribbean twist to “The Cat and the Parrot”; a folktale retold across the world including the Czech Republic and Denmark and with origins traced to India. Merging her talents with award winning illustrator Henry Cole, the duo has created a wickedly funny and inspiring picture book that proves the smallest of creatures can sometimes possess the most surprising strength!
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We're gettin' down to the last few weeks of 2022. We hope your writing is going well and you're hitting all your goals. If not, hey, a new year is about to dawn, more pots of coffee will be brewed, and your notebooks, laptops, tablets, and post-it notes await your next brilliant thoughts. And, really, what better way to avoid your own writing at the end of the year than by reading other writers' work? Daniel Ford provides all the books you need with the best books of 2022! As an added bonus, several hosts from around the Writer's Bone Podcast Network share of their favorite reads from the past year, so if you get sick of Daniel's voice, don't worry, you've got some literary friends just around the corner. The list: The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop by Jonathan Abrams The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman Brave Like Mom by Monica Acker At Midnight edited by Dahlia Adler Kismet by Amina Akhtar I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home by Jami Attenberg Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays It Dies with You by Scott Blackburn Herrick's End by T.M. Blanchet The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original by Howard Bryant Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game by Craig Calcaterra Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang The Symmetry of Fish by Su Cho Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor The Prince of Infinite Space by Giano Cromley Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren't Supposed to Do by Tracy Dawson Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrated by Brian Lies Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad by Matthew F. Delmont Trust by Hernan Diaz The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery Cuba: An American History by Ada Ferrer Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald Real Bad Things by Kelly J. Ford Jimmy the King: Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop by Gus Garcia-Roberts Like A Sister by Kellye Garrett Less Is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez Free Love by Tessa Hadley Unlikely Animals by Annie Harnett Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks by Chris Herring The Secrets We Share by Edwin Hill Uphill: A Memoir by Jemele Hill Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho Hell and Back by Craig Johnson The Girls in Queens by Christine Kandic Torres His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer by Fred Kaplan Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor by Kim Kelly What Meets the Eye by Alex Kenna Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War by Phil Klay The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain by Charles Leerhsen Little Bat Up All Day by Brian Lies Seasonal Work: Stories by Laura Lippman Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Heat 2 by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe by David Maraniss All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews Wahala by Nikki May Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson Ancestor Trouble: A Reckoning and a Reconciliation by Maud Newton Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me by Paul O'Neill and Jack Curry How to Date a Flying Mexican: New and Collected Stories by Daniel A. Olivas Balloon Dog by Daniel Paisner Reservations for Six by Lindsey J. Palmer The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson by Jeff Pearlman Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry The Maid by Nita Prose The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild A Touch of Moonlight by Yaffa S. Santos How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris Secret Identity by Alex Segura The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Disappeared by Bonnar Spring The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty Half Outlaw by Alex Temblador The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela After the Lights Go Out by John Vercher The Matchmaker: A Spy in Berlin by Paul Vidich The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories by Jess Walter Scoundrel: How a Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free by Sarah Weinman Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Scenes from My Life: A Memoir by Michael K. Williams Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin No Land to Light On Yara Zgheib Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Pop Literacy, The Thoughtful Bro, and A Mighty Blaze podcast.
On this special episode, we're celebrating the 2022 Kirkus Prizes! Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with judges Deesha Philyaw (fiction), Hanif Abdurraqib (nonfiction), and Jerry Craft (young readers' literature). And in a sponsored interview, host Megan Labrise talks with Carmen Agra Deedy, author of Wombat Said Come In, illustrated by Brian Dies (Margaret Quinlin Books, Oct. 4).
In this episode, we're celebrating Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with three favorite Scholastic authors. First, Carmen Agra Deedy talks about her extraordinary new picture book, The Children's Moon. Illustrated by Jim LaMarche, the book is available in both English and Spanish editions. Carmen is a master storyteller who was born in Havana, Cuba, and grew up in Decatur, Georgia. Her acclaimed picture books include Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale, Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day, and The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet. Next, author and actress Sonia Manzano, known to generations of kids as the beloved Maria on Sesame Street, discusses Coming Up Cuban, her lyrical new novel for middle graders. Sonia, who has won 15 Emmy Awards, is also the author of Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx and The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano, which won the Pura Belpre Award in 2013. Sonia's animated series for PBS Kids, Alma's Way, was recently renewed for a second season. Inspired by her own childhood, it features a 6-year-old New Yorker of Puerto Rican heritage. Last but not least, Claribel A. Ortega introduces Witchlings, her highly-anticipated novel for middle-graders. The imaginative story follows a group of aspiring witches who learn that the magic in their lives is found not so much in the spells they cast but in the friendships they make. A former newspaper reporter of Dominican heritage, Claribel is also the author of Ghost Squad, a New York Times bestseller.
Beacon College's "A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity" The Podcast
Seneca, the Roman philosopher, observed that “one of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” Wise words that put a finger on the conundrum often facing neurodivergent children: Many long for friendship, but struggle with understanding the nuts and bolts of being a pal. Meanwhile, potential friends often eye-roll neurodivergent interactions as weird and move on. For kids with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences who struggle with deciphering body language and facial expressions, forging friendships can be an uphill struggle. Research shows that, as a result, children with autism, for example, sing the lonesome blues more than their neurotypical peers. Here's the good news: Parents can step in and tutor their neurodivergent kiddos in developing lasting, fulfilling relationships. On this episode, a group of young neurodivergent individuals with a Colorado autism organization called Firefly Autism relates the ups and downs youngsters who learn differently experience forging relationships. Next, our experts share ways that parents can support their children from an early age through college on the friendship journey. Later, you'll meet our latest “Difference Maker,” author Carmen Agra Deedy, whose love of stories overpowered her struggles reading the words that shaped the fabulous tales she loved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-world-of-difference/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a-world-of-difference/support
World Read Aloud Day is annual celebration that encourages kids, parents, and educators everywhere to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. On today's episode, we'll be talking with two literacy experts, Pam Allyn and Lester Laminack about the many benefits of reading aloud. Plus, you'll hear exciting read alouds from authors like, Dav Pilkey, Carmen Agra Deedy, and Peter Reynolds. Don't forget to read aloud on February 5! Special thanks: * Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl * Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin * Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula * Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan * *Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press
Ready for our very first student interview? This is it! Today’s student guest is Camden, an amazing, high-achieving 10-year-old fifth grader at H.E. Bonner Elementary in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Camden is one of those delightful students who loves learning new things. One of her favorite parts of going to school, in fact, is learning! (Another of her favorite things about school is seeing her friends.) Even though she loves school, there’s one thing Camden wishes she could change: she wishes students were disciplined more to reduce problems with bullying and being mean to other students. Camden also shares what she wishes that her teachers understood about her. She tries really hard at school, she explains, and she isn’t sure that her teachers always see or appreciate her efforts. This episode also offers valuable insight into grading from a student’s perspective. Camden feels very strongly about her grades and wants to keep them high. She’ll share a story today about a time she felt that she was graded unfairly. Of course, we’ll also dig into technology! Camden enthusiastically rattles off the impressive list of tools they use in class. I’ll include a list below! I love to ask students what they would learn at school if they could choose, and Camden’s answers are great: she wants to learn languages (especially French so she can visit Paris) as well as dance. Don’t miss this great episode with a fantastic young woman! And don’t forget to answer the question of the week: “What can we learn from honest conversations with students about the learning in our classrooms?” Post your answer in the the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook, or share it on your favorite social media platform with the hashtag #shakeuplearning. Finally, if you know someone who would be a great student guest on a future episode, fill out the application here! And if you want to work with me or bring me to your school, check out this link. In This Episode: [00:28] - Welcome back to the show! Kasey explains the topic of today’s episode, which is the show’s first student interview. [01:55] - Kasey gives a quick shoutout to Stellaffffff, who left a fantastic review on iTunes! [02:58] - We have a quick question from Laura Cahill: How do we support more reluctant teachers to embrace technology and new ideas in the classroom? [08:04] - Kasey introduces the show’s very first student guest: Camden from South Carolina! [08:36] - We hear about Camden’s age, grade level, and what she likes most about going to school. [09:40] - If Camden could change anything about school, what would it be? [11:01] - Camden shifts into talking about her teachers, sharing one thing that she wishes that her teachers understood about her. [11:54] - Kasey asks Camden about how much a grade means to her, and they chat about whether grades are always reflective of how much work Camden puts in. [14:41] - Does Camden use technology in class every day? [16:39] - Camden talks about what she did in school today specifically. [17:42] - We hear about some opportunities that Camden has had to create things using a Chromebook. [19:39] - Camden shares her thoughts on the benefits of working with her friends on group projects. She also likes working with kids she’s not as close with. [21:02] - If she still had to go to school every day, but could learn anything she wanted, what would Camden want to learn? [23:09] - Camden chats about her many sports and activities outside of school. [25:10] - We learn about why Camden wants to start a podcast of her own. [26:34] - Here’s the podcast question for the week: what can we learn from honest conversations with students about the learning in our classrooms? [27:39] - Kasey explains how to apply to be a student guest on the podcast in a future episode: fill out the application here! [28:02] - If you’re ready to get Google certified, this is your chance! Enrollment for Kasey’s three Google Certification courses opens on May 21st for a limited time! The courses are: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course Buy them individually, or get the whole bundle and save! If you miss this open enrollment period, you’ll have to wait until November, so don’t miss this chance. Learn more at this link! [30:30] - Kasey takes a moment to thank listeners for tuning in. Tools that Camden uses in class: Google Classroom Google Expeditions Dash Robots Ozobots Green screen Stop motion animation Google Slides Adobe Spark Google Hangouts Code.org Digital breakouts Google Docs Poly Links and Resources: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Education Podcast Network 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy
Master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy talks with us by phone before her presentation at the Rose October 9.
We are a nation of immigrants. And they have stories to tell. Today, we invite you to listen to stories from authors and illustrators who are creating work that shares the immigrant experience and what it means to leave your home in search of a better life. Featured authors: Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk Edwidge Danticat, author of Untwine Alan Gratz, author of Refugee Sayantani DasGupta, author of The Serpent's Secret Rashin Kheiriyeh, author of Saffron Ice Cream Carmen Agra Deedy, author of The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! Additional resources: See the note from Kelly Yang's teacher about promoting her to second grade See a photo of the dress Carmen Agra Deedy wore when her family left Cuba Listen to Edwidge Danticat on the Scholastic Reads, podcast episode #18: "Edwidge Danticat: Beating the Darkness" Listen to Alan Gratz on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #42: "Telling the Stories of Refugees" Listen to Sayantani DasGupta on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #58: "Sayantani DasGupta and The Serpent's Secret" Listen to Carmen Agra Deedy on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #32: "The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet: Giving Children a Voice" Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow
We are a nation of immigrants. And they have stories to tell. Today, we invite you to listen to stories from authors and illustrators who are creating work that shares the immigrant experience and what it means to leave your home in search of a better life. Featured authors: Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk Edwidge Danticat, author of Untwine Alan Gratz, author of Refugee Sayantani DasGupta, author of The Serpent's Secret Rashin Kheiriyeh, author of Saffron Ice Cream Carmen Agra Deedy, author of The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! Additional resources: See the note from Kelly Yang's teacher about promoting her to second grade See a photo of the dress Carmen Agra Deedy wore when her family left Cuba Listen to Edwidge Danticat on the Scholastic Reads, podcast episode #18: "Edwidge Danticat: Beating the Darkness" Listen to Alan Gratz on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #42: "Telling the Stories of Refugees" Listen to Sayantani DasGupta on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #58: "Sayantani DasGupta and The Serpent's Secret" Listen to Carmen Agra Deedy on the Scholastic Reads podcast, episode #32: "The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet: Giving Children a Voice" Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow
This week, we have something special — and a little different. We know from research that reading aloud is one of the best ways to turn kids into lifelong readers, and over the past 40 plus episodes, we’ve asked A LOT of talented authors to read aloud from their work. Today, we’ve stitched our picture book read-alouds together into one short episode that’s perfect for your 3- to 8-year-old! We’ll also hear from Tara Welty, editor-in-chief of Scholastic Teacher, about their 50 Brilliant Books for Summer List. Additional Resources: More information about The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! Listen to our episode with Carmen Agra Deedy, author of The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! More information about Happy Dreamer Listen to our episode with Peter H. Reynolds, author of Happy Dreamer More information about The Princess and the Pony Listen to our episode with Kate Beaton, author of The Princess and the Pony Learn more about A Poem for Peter by Andrea Davis Pinkney More information about Julia Donaldson and Zog and the Flying Doctors Scholastic Teacher's 50 Brilliant Books for Summer See more data around the importance of reading aloud Guests: Tara Welty is the Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic Teacher. Tara is also Vice President, group Editorial Director and Editor of Scholastic ART magazine and Teacher Resources at Scholastic. Special Thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow
In the days following the Inauguration, I read The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet and instantly knew that I had to have Carmen Agra Deedy as a guest on the podcast. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the US as a refugee in 1964. Carmen grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she still lives today. She has been writing books for children for over two decades and shows no signs of slowing down. Over the course of her writing career, she has been nominated and won a variety of awards. She is beloved by parents, teachers and children alike. During our conversation, we discussed a variety of topics. I loved how open, honest, and direct she was. Her passion for story and writing shines through from the very first moments and lasted throughout our conversation. After you listen to this episode of Why I Write, I encourage you to take another few minutes to watch Carmen’s TEDxCharlottesville talk Imagine a World Without Stories. You can find out about her upcoming appearances, new books, and happenings on her website.
This week, we're talking about the importance of raising children's voices. First, we're joined by Carmen Agra Deedy, the acclaimed author of the new picture book The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, an allegorical tale of a brave, little rooster in a town where singing has been outlawed. Carmen shares the story of her own childhood as a Cuban refugee living in Decatur, Georgia, and talks about the importance of the message that children should be encouraged to speak their truths. Next, we talk with Dana McDonough, a second grade teacher who was named the 2016 State Teacher of the Year from New York. Dana tells us how she works to make every child feel heard in her classroom. Additional Resources: More information on The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin Dana McDonough's blog post about invisible backpacks More about Carmen Agra Deedy Guests: Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's most foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, which received a Pura Belpré Honor, and her New York Times bestseller 14 Cows for America. Born in Havana, Cuba, Carmen drew on her love of folklore to create The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. Dana McDonough is the 2016 State Teacher of the Year from New York. She teaches second grade at Fostertown ETC Magnet School in Newburgh, NY.
This week, we're talking about the importance of raising children's voices. First, we're joined by Carmen Agra Deedy, the acclaimed author of the new picture book The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, an allegorical tale of a brave, little rooster in a town where singing has been outlawed. Carmen shares the story of her own childhood as a Cuban refugee living in Decatur, Georgia, and talks about the importance of the message that children should be encouraged to speak their truths. Next, we talk with Dana McDonough, a second grade teacher who was named the 2016 State Teacher of the Year from New York. Dana tells us how she works to make every child feel heard in her classroom. Additional Resources: More information on The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin Dana McDonough's blog post about invisible backpacks More about Carmen Agra Deedy Guests: Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's most foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, which received a Pura Belpré Honor, and her New York Times bestseller 14 Cows for America. Born in Havana, Cuba, Carmen drew on her love of folklore to create The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. Dana McDonough is the 2016 State Teacher of the Year from New York. She teaches second grade at Fostertown ETC Magnet School in Newburgh, NY. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow
April 7, 2016. Carmen Agra Deedy and Karla Campillo-Soto share their own stories of growing up Cuban and Mexican, respectively, in small-town U.S.A. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7404
Maria Dominguez, executive editor at Scholastic en Español, and Nancy Mercado, editorial director of Scholastic Press, share their experiences reading and editing Spanish-language or Latino-culture-driven children's books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the books they love and recommend, from Sonia Manzano's Becoming Maria to Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Moving Target. Maria also highlights her own experience growing up in Cuba, while Nancy talks about the importance of reading Spanish-language books to her daughters. Guests: Maria Dominguez, executive editor, Scholastic en Español Nancy Mercado, editorial director, Scholastic Press Additional resources: Books discussed in this episode include: Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Moving Target and Return Fire (Moving Target #2) by Cristina Diaz Gonzalez Princesa Rosada y el Reino de Mentirita by Noah Z. Jones Allie, First at Last and Gabby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx (or Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx) by Sonia Manzano The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet by Carmen Agra Deedy (coming next year) Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden
Maria Dominguez, executive editor at Scholastic en Español, and Nancy Mercado, editorial director of Scholastic Press, share their experiences reading and editing Spanish-language or Latino-culture-driven children's books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the books they love and recommend, from Sonia Manzano's Becoming Maria to Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Moving Target. Maria also highlights her own experience growing up in Cuba, while Nancy talks about the importance of reading Spanish-language books to her daughters. Guests: Maria Dominguez, executive editor, Scholastic en Español Nancy Mercado, editorial director, Scholastic Press Additional resources: Books discussed in this episode include: Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Moving Target and Return Fire (Moving Target #2) by Cristina Diaz Gonzalez Princesa Rosada y el Reino de Mentirita by Noah Z. Jones Allie, First at Last and Gabby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx (or Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx) by Sonia Manzano The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet by Carmen Agra Deedy (coming next year) Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden
Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 3: ‘Hope.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things: On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 3: Hope. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.
Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 2: “Community and Empathy.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things: On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 2: Community and Empathy. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.
Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 1: “Memory.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things: On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 1: Memory. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.
Carmen Agra Deedy & John McCutcheon appear at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Children's book author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy has won more than a dozen awards for her work. She was born in Havana, Cuba, and emigrated to the United States with her family in 1963 during the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution. Her most recent books are "The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale" and "The Library Dragon Book." Speaker Biography: One of the most respected children's artists, John McCutcheon has consistently produced highly regarded albums for young people and folk albums since the early 1970s. During the '60s, McCutcheon taught himself to play a mail-order guitar and joined the local folk scene in his native Wisconsin. He is adept at a number of instruments and is an acknowledged master of the hammered dulcimer. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5453.
Deedy reads from her latest book and talks about her Cuban heritage.
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