Podcasts about Family literacy

First Lady Barbara Bush is being honored by the United States Postal Service with a Forever Stamp in what would be the centennial year of her birth. Born in New York on June 8th, 1925, Barbara Pierce would go on to marry George Herbert Walker Bush and become an iconic, unelected public servant in her own right. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, talks about the life and legacy of Mrs. Bush with three special guests: Pierce Bush, grandson of President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, and the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star; Chas Fagan, the artist who painted the Official White House Portrait of Mrs. Bush which is featured on the new Forever Stamp; and Andrew Roberts, President of  the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Mrs. Bush said she wanted to do something every day to help others and was a passionate supporter of the life-changing power of learning how to read. Her lasting legacy of service can be seen through her family, friends, and the Foundation which continues to support literacy efforts to this day in her name.

First Lady Barbara Bush is being honored by the United States Postal Service with a Forever Stamp in what would be the centennial year of her birth. Born in New York on June 8th, 1925, Barbara Pierce would go on to marry George Herbert Walker Bush and become an iconic, unelected public servant in her own right. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, talks about the life and legacy of Mrs. Bush with three special guests: Pierce Bush, grandson of President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, and the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star; Chas Fagan, the artist who painted the Official White House Portrait of Mrs. Bush which is featured on the new Forever Stamp; and Andrew Roberts, President of  the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Mrs. Bush said she wanted to do something every day to help others and was a passionate supporter of the life-changing power of learning how to read. Her lasting legacy of service can be seen through her family, friends, and the Foundation which continues to support literacy efforts to this day in her name.

fWotD Episode 2956: Barbara Bush Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 8 June 2025, is Barbara Bush.Barbara Bush (née Pierce; June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018) was First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, as the wife of the 41st president of the United States, George H. W. Bush. Previously, she had been Second Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Among her children are George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, and Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida. She and Abigail Adams are the only two women to be the wife of one U. S. president and the mother of another. At the time she became First Lady, she was the second oldest woman to hold the position, behind only Anna Harrison, who never lived in the capital. Bush was generally popular as First Lady, recognized for her apolitical grandmotherly image.Barbara Pierce was born in New York City and grew up in Rye, New York. She met George H. W. Bush at the age of sixteen, and the two married in 1945. They moved to Texas in 1948, where George was successful in the oil industry and later began his political career. Bush had six children between 1946 and 1959, and she had to endure the loss of her three-year-old daughter Robin to leukemia in 1953. She lived in Washington, D. C., New York, and China while accompanying her husband in his various political roles in the 1960s and 1970s. She became an active campaigner for her husband whenever he stood for election. Bush became Second Lady after her husband became vice president in 1981. She took on the role of a social hostess as Second Lady, holding frequent events at the vice president's residence, and she traveled to many countries with her husband on his diplomatic missions.Bush became First Lady in 1989 after her husband was inaugurated as president. She enjoyed the role and life in the White House, though her experience as First Lady was complicated by her protectiveness over her family and her diagnosis of Graves' disease in 1989. She frequently carried out charity work, including her projects to promote literacy and her support for people with AIDS. Among the most prominent of her actions as First Lady was the commencement speech she gave at Wellesley College; it saw considerable publicity and her selection was controversial, but it was widely regarded as a success. She remained active in political campaigning after leaving the White House, as two of her sons ran for office in both gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Sunday, 8 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Barbara Bush on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

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Join Dan Laxer and award-winning author and illustrator Barbara Reid in a special Family Literacy episode of the What's Literacy? podcast. Together, they discuss the importance of learning together as a family, how to foster a love of reading in young children, and so much more. Tune in today and unlock the power of family literacy! Barbara's website: https://barbarareid.ca/ More on Literacy Quebec: Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181 Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math' by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

In today's podcast, Deanna tells us about Family Literacy Day 2025 and the contest we're hosting at all 25 FVRL locations and online. Enter to win one of these two books celebrating this year's theme: “Learn to Be Green, Together.” You can also borrow these titles from the FVRL collection. Ride Beside Me by Lucy Knisley — A mother and son hop on their bike for a ride through the neighbourhood, joining friends and neighbours along the way. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1926253 Mothering Earth: The Busy Family's Guide to Saving the Planet by Julia Rockwell — Learn how sustainable living can simplify life, help us make healthier choices, and save the planet. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1930012 Enter our contest online or at any FVRL location from January 6 to 31: https://m.cmpgn.page/cV3n6F

How can we make reading more enjoyable and exciting for children?  In honor of National Book Month, SONIC Drive-In is partnering with DonorsChoose and Little Free Library to take action. Tune in as we are joined by Stuart Brown from the SONIC Foundation and Shavawn Simmons from Family Literacy of Georgia, representing Little Free Library, to share ways we can all make a difference.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Stuart Brown serves as the Executive Director for the Inspire Brands Foundation, the charitable arm of Inspire Brands. The foundation works on behalf of Inspire and its brands to ignite and nourish change for good in the communities we serve. Before joining the Foundation in 2014, Stuart developed a passion for leveraging innovation to promote community impact while working for Fortune 500 companies, industry-leading non-profits and a West African start-up.  He is an alumnus of Auburn University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering as well as the Kellogg School of Management where he earned his MBA with a focus on Finance and Economics.  www.LimeadesForLearning.comShavawn P. Simmons is the Founder and Executive Director of Family Literacy of Georgia. Simmons founded the organization with the desire to increase enthusiasm for reading within communities lacking easy access to books and book diversity.  An avid reader, writer and artist, Simmons is a retired 30-year public school educator. A native of Miami (Opa-Locka) Florida, Simmons directs Family Literacy of Georgia from metro Atlanta in Clayton County, Georgia. https://littlefreelibrary.orgFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #newbook #bookclub #mustread 

For book lovers, there's no such thing as too many books! But to spark that love, everyone needs access to them – a reality that remains out of reach for many communities where children can't easily access public libraries, and schools are strapped for resources.   The literacy crisis in America is real. According to the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), only 43% of U.S. fourth graders scored at or above a proficient level in reading. Studies also show that students with greater access to books perform better academically than their peers who lack this simple resource.   That's why, this October, in honor of National Book Month, SONIC Drive-In is turning its passion for literacy into action. You're invited to interview some of the people working to spread the love of reading and bring books into the hands of those who need them most.   SONIC donates a portion of every drink purchase back to support local students and teachers through its Limeades for Learning initiative. For National Book Month, the SONIC Foundation is teaming up with educational nonprofit partner DonorsChoose, donating $1.25 million to fund reading and literacy projects submitted by public school teachers for the “Fill Every Shelf” campaign.   But that's not all – SONIC is also partnering with Little Free Library to bring 25 free “take a book, leave a book” libraries to communities in need across the country.   Stuart Brown, Executive Director of the SONIC Foundation, and Shavawn Simmons, representing Family Literacy of Georgia on behalf of Little Free Library,  discuss with CONN how you can make a difference – from inspiring new readers to supporting literacy in their own backyards.

In this episode, Bob hangs out with staff from READ/San Diego, the city's premier literacy service. He chats with Program Administrator Nicole Settle about the program's mission and history, as well as with Coordinators Stephanie Contreras and Tim Donolon about READ's two prongs of service: Adult & Family Literacy. They also discuss the recent 35th Annual Recognition Dinner, which honors program participants, volunteer tutors, READ staff, and other advocates for literacy. READ/San Diego Virtual ServicesCalifornia Library Literacy ServicesThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

There's no substitute for reading and literacy when it comes to childhood development. On Family Literacy Day, the whole family can pitch in to help. We talk to a librarian Ronda Kent about how.

Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communities by offering training and resources. In this episode, Laura speaks with Kristin to learn more about what the Centre for Family Literacy does and the programs they offer, how families can practice their literacy skills together, the benefits of doing so, and so much more! Centre for Family Literacy resources: https://famlit.ca/resources/ Preschoolers and Technology TED Talk by Marli Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fThJS7chYLc

There are so many genres of book- even spooky ones. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to build strong literacy skills in your child while having plenty of fun along the way.

Timestamps 0:50 – Introductions 2:00 – Reading and literacy statistics 5:36 – Why do Christians need to read well? 10:29 – Benefits of reading 12:01 – How to read well in an age of distraction 16:50 – Current cultural and celebrity attitudes toward books 21:58 – Marcel Proust, John Milton and Maryanne Wolf on reading 35:50 – How to approach and read God's Word 49:22 – Best practices for teaching reading in the classroom and in the church 60:55 – Some favorite books and recommendations 1:12:42 – Concluding remarks and next episode preview  Find book recommendations from this episode here.In this podcast episode we're joined once again by Dr. Mark Talbot, associate professor of philosophy at Wheaton College, and host of the When the Stars Disappear podcast. He is also the author of the Suffering and the Christian Life series published by Crossway, including When the Stars Disappear and Give Me Understanding That I May Live.Mark spoke once before on the podcast about suffering, but in this episode we turn our attention to the important and vital topic of reading.In America today, 54% of adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level (Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy) and in Central Florida 1 in 4 read at or below a 5th grade level (The Adult Literacy League).Additionally, 14% of Americans in 2021 read their Bible daily while only 10% did so in 2022 (American Bible Society, The State of the Bible USA 2022 Survey). Lastly, Ligonier Ministries' bi-annual State of Theology Survey shows that 53% of U.S. adults believe that the Bible is not literally true, the first time there has been a majority who believe that in the survey, and up from 41% in 2014.The numbers don't lie, the poor state of reading and literacy in America today is alarming, especially among Christians.Many factors are contributing to America's literacy woes, including a plethora of distractions, celebrities discouraging reading, people's inclination to listen to audio-books instead of reflecting on written words, and a reliance on transactional (blogs, Tweets, short form content) instead of transformative (physical books, long form content) reading.Dr. Talbot discusses all of this and more in the episode. He also considers ways of reading well in an age of distraction including helpful tools and tips for training our minds to read and comprehend better.As Mark points out, understanding takes time and effort. It requires that we get outside ourselves to grow. However, when we take the time to allow books to work on us, they produce a new kind of life in us (Matt. 4:4).We also discuss the benefits of reading, how to both approach and read the Bible well, and we even look at thoughts from great minds past like Marcel Proust and John Milton to see what they can teach us about reading.Lastly, we consider methods for teaching reading in church and classroom settings, including an illuminating talk about how to study the Bible and some of our favorite book recommendations.Mark's insights provide a great synthesis on the current state of reading and what we can all do to become great thinkers. We look forward to having Dr. Talbot back on the podcast soon.

This Friday is Family Literacy Day, a day to celebrate how important reading and literacy are in all of our lives. The Murphy Centre in Gander couldn't wait to celebrate. So they've organized a special PJ storytime TONIGHT. They have some help from several community partners. Diane Vey-Morawski is with The Murphy Centre in Gander.

Niamh interviews Ellie Tamura from ABC Life Literacy Canada in this Family Literacy themed episode. Event highlight - A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST via Zoom Jeremy joins us again to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike! Concert with Jeremy Fisher - Available to watch on YouTube, Jeremy shares stories and songs for an audience of all ages! Watch here More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site Show Links: Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181 Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. Family Literacy Tool Kit General ABC website Family Literacy Day website Registration link for the Family Literacy Day event with Barbara Reid Family Literacy First website Money Matters website: ABC's financial literacy program UP Skills for Work website: ABC's workplace literacy program ABC's Internet Matters: ABC's digital literacy program What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math' by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literacy-quebec/message

Thanks for listening! Please rate & review The Continuing Educator on your favorite podcast platform. Season 4 is coming in 2023.In this bonus episode from Season 3, we talk to a working educator about the importance of family literacy and strategies for increasing it. Our guest Martin Silverman is the principal at Salinas Elementary School in Universal City, TX, and has worked as a teacher in both urban and rural schools. From his own experiences growing up, he saw the importance of literacy as a focus in families, and has sought to revitalize that practice in the families of his students.If you enjoy the conversation with Martin, check out his podcast The Second Question.

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher again as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, Jeremy and Jazzy, teaches about the importance of feelings and how they become songs, how songs become stories and how friendship and the art of collaboration creates joy. For more information, you can visit his website. Virtual Concert for Family Literacy Week Saturday, January 21 at 11 am EST via Facebook Live Jeremy will be doing a virtual concert for the whole family, including songs from his new TV show, Jeremy and Jazzy. A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST via Zoom Jeremy will be back to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike! More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site Show Links: Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181 Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math' by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literacy-quebec/message

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, Jeremy and Jazzy, teaches about the importance of feelings and how they become songs, how songs become stories and how friendship and the art of collaboration creates joy. For more information, you can visit his website. Virtual Concert for Family Literacy Week Saturday, January 21 at 11 am EST via Facebook Live Jeremy will be doing a virtual concert for the whole family, including songs from his new TV show, Jeremy and Jazzy. A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST via Zoom Jeremy will be back to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike! More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site Dan Bern John Prine Show Links: Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181 You can purchase Martin's book "Sweep" by emailing him directly. He'll happily work out postage or arrange to meet you in person the next time you are passing through Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC. Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math' by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/literacy-quebec/message

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. With all the distractions we have today, from cell phones to social media, it can be very difficult for parents to encourage their children to read. For this conversation, we talk with international best-selling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney, to discuss his widely popular books and his contributions to creating more young readers. The latest entry in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Diper Överlöde is available now wherever books are sold. The Diper Överlöde Tour rocks Houston on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.  Jeff Kinney emcees this special concert-style event at Alief Taylor High School Auditorium.  The event is hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop.  For more information, click here. Also, the second book in the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, comes to life on screen with a premiere December 2, 2022 on Disney+. Then, we converse with the President of the American Association of School Librarians who is with us to answer literary questions and to offer her insight on children's literacy.    To download free e-books from your local library, download the Libby app from your favorite app store. If you believe your child can learn to read more through Zines, check out Zine Fest Houston on November 12, 2022, from 12pm to 6pm at the Orange Show. For more information, click here. Guests: Jeff Kinney #1 international bestselling author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Kathy Lester School Librarian and President of the American Association of School Librarians Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Joe Aguiar spoke politics and reading today! First, Dr. Donna Thompson PhD, MBA, a retired educator (college) and Life Coach called in to talk about National Family Literacy Day as well as the decline in kids interest in reading (0:00). Next, state rep. Jillian Gilchrest jumped on to talk about her re-election campaign (13:13). Gilchrest, prompted Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski to call in and talk about his campaign (35:58). Finally, former State Representative Chris Caruso surprised Joe with a call to talk about his time in the house of representatives a his relationships with his constituents (57:42). Image Credit: Getty Images 

“The essence of family literacy is that parents are supported as the first teachers of their children.” Family Literacy is the idea that long after diapers and baby steps, our children have so much to learn by watching, observing, and collaborating with trusted adults at home, particularly when it comes to building a strong foundation for reading with confidence. On this episode, we dive deeper into this idea and share the how and why of building and sustain robust family literacy practices. Joining us on this journey are Lauren Bardwell, Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning Solutions at NWEA, and Shiji Mathew, Senior ELA Content Specialist at NWEA.

September 18th-24th is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, and this episode explores the fun and importance of literacy and reading. You'll hear from special guests about their favorite books and how to access free training!  

Is your migrant education center struggling with poor attendance and high drop out rates? See how one center has adopted a hybrid-learning model, using unique literacy software from The Family Learning Company. Go to https://www.familylearningcompany.com/esl-programs (https://www.familylearningcompany.com/esl-programs) for more information.

We often hear about literacy programs for children and literacy programs for adults, but what happens when we blend them together? Family Literacy! Join us as we talk to Jane Tuer from Project READ to learn the ins and outs of delivering a unique program to multiple audiences with varying skill levels. Links from this episode: Certification registration link for reference: https://projectread.ca/tools-and-resources/practitioner-training-and-development/gsl-family-literacy/ Video with parent, manager and facilitator of GSL during the pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxLTPiPV1bI Program website https://projectread.ca/programs-and-services/programs-for-families/ This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

We chat with Sam about the Gables Family Literacy Festival. Join us in celebrating literacy on Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center 405 University Drive Featuring: Outdoor Scholastic Book Fair for ages K-8 Author book signing Rides and activities Crafts and storytime Literacy vendors Food vendors Photobooth Petting zoo Live music Embark on a literacy journey and join us under the Youth Center tree canopy for a daylong celebration and book fair. In an effort to promote summer reading and the literary arts the festival will provide a unique experience for all ages and abilities and include a street fair with literacy exhibitors and vendors, a Scholastic book fair for ages K-8, children's activities, book donation, and exchange areas, author readings and book signings, food vendors, live music and much more. ♥️ Jenny Link to our socials: https://linktr.ee/miamilit #miamilitpodcast #literacyfestival Gables family festival. Miami lifestyle. Miami culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miami-lit-podcast/support

Want to learn English as a family? The Family Learning Company has the perfect software for you! Call them up at 617-354-7734 to learn about the multilingual features in their software today. Find more details here https://www.familylearningcompany.com/esl-programs (https://www.familylearningcompany.com/esl-programs)

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Literacy isn't limited to just the early childhood environment. Families have a huge parent in literacy!! Join me and Kim Chung, from Centre for Family Literacy and Elizabeth Robinson, from ABC Life Literacy Canada,  as we chat about the importance of early literacy - with families! It takes a community of support to raise children - let's do this together!

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec! In today's episode, we celebrate Family Literacy Day with the one and only Raffi! Family Literacy Day is this Thursday, January 27th, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family, and this year's Family Literacy Day theme is: Learning in the Great Outdoors! Raffi is a perfect person to help us come together to celebrate and approach learning and growing together with kindness, caring, and play. A renowned singer known by his first name alone, Raffi is a pioneer in quality recordings for children on his independent label, Troubadour. For millions of fans, Raffi's music is the soundtrack of their childhoods, and they have taken his signature song “Baby Beluga” to heart. In 2010, he founded the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring—to promote an integrated philosophy that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking cultures. Raffi has received the Order of Canada, the Order of BC, the U.N. Earth Achievement Award, and four honorary degrees. In summer 2020 Raffi released a 40th -anniversary version of “Baby Beluga” with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. That was followed by “For All You Do”, in collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and Lindsay Munroe. This song is a musical expression of gratitude to essential workers during the pandemic and was a fundraiser for Direct Relief. Show Links Check out Raffi and his music Learn more about the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring Check out LQ's Youtube page for the recording of our event with Raffi Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181 Find out more about Literacy Quebec Network events on Facebook What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Lara Thompson, for their support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/literacy-quebec/message

Happy Family Literacy Day! The theme this year is Outdoor Literacy. Outdoor literacy invites us to take learning outside. Our natural world is the perfect classroom to support and encourage children's learning. The library has many books and other resources to support outdoor literacy. In this week's podcast, Amanda shares book recommendations and activities to inspire outdoor literacy exploration with children.

This week Jenny and Jenny were unable to record together due to our schedules. BUT we did still create an episode! Learn why Jenny Rhoads cannot do a show on her own and be reminded about shopping local this season! Don't forget to tune into Roundtown Radio's Christmix starting on Black Friday!! For more information on Christmas events in Pickaway County, visit pickaway.com/pickawaychristmas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jennyjennyroundtown/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennyjennyroundtown/support

On this episode of Change Makers, we are celebrating National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to read together. We're talking about APH products that help plant the seeds for braille literacy, what APH Press books are good for educators teaching braille to children and we'll talk about Braille Tales, an early program that helps develop braille awareness skills and an enthusiasm for literacy in the hearts of young children through free books that have print and braille.Participants (In Order of Appearance)Sara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerCathy Senft-Graves, APH Product Manager, Educational Product InnovationGreg Stilson, APH Head of Global InnovationDonna McClure Rogers, APH Product Manager, Educational Product Innovation Christine Genovely, APH Prison Braille Programs Coordinator Government & Community AffairsHeather Spence, APH Press DirectorAdditional LinksBuilding on Patterns: Primary Braille Literacy Program, Kindergarten, Student Kit – UEBBuilding on PatternsEmail Cathy Senft-GravesLaptime and Lullabies: Parent HandbookBraille TalesBeginning with Braille: Firsthand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to LiteracyI-M-ABLE: Individualized Meaning-Centered Approach to Braille Literacy EducationI-M-ABLE KitReading Connections: Strategies for Teaching Students with Visual ImpairmentsWord PlayHouseHANDS ON: Sorting Tray, Four-SectionGuidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading

Today we sit down to discuss all things reading and writing with Melissa Face. She is the author of I Love You More Than Coffee, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids…a little more. Her essays and articles have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary Mommy, and twenty-four volumes of Chicken

Join Christian and B in celebrating November 1st: National Authors' Day, National Calzone Day, National Family Literacy Day, National Cook for Your Pets Day, National Vinegar Day, National Deep Fried Clams Day, National Brush Day, Color the World Orange Day, and Job Action Day.

Over 40 million adults in the U.S. cannot read above a 3rd grade level and nearly 63 million cannot do 4th grade math. Heartland Adult…

In this week’s episode (recorded in late July), we jump right in with our delightful guest, Andy Offut Irwin. One of the most sought after performing storytellers in the United States, Andy has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival more than ten times. He has appeared fourteen times as Teller in Residence at International Storytelling Center. Among other gigs, Andy has been a Guest Artist at La Guardia High School of Art, Music, and Performing Arts in New York (The “FAME!” School); he has been a Keynote Speaker/Performer at the Library of Congress-Virburnum Foundation Conference on Family Literacy; a Guest Writer Performer with the Georgia Tech Glee Club; and a guest composer with the Amherst College Men’s Double Quartet.Andy has held a few almost-real-jobs that include: Artist-In-Residence in Theatre at Emory University’s Oxford College from 1991 to 2007. (He continues serving at Oxford from time-to-time as Artist-in-Just-Passing-Through). A very long time ago Andy spent five years as a performer, writer, and director for SAK Theatre at Walt Disney World.Andy is the recipient of many awards, but he is tickled as can be to have received the Oracle 2013 Circle of Excellence from the National Storytelling Network.It all that weren’t enough, he is also a world class whistler! Andy Offut Irwin This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Join us in this special episode Part#2 "The Sequel" with Dr Denny Taylor for this emotional conversation about Family Literacy and the life long bonds families can create by sharing stories with each one another. Discover how Denny describes how spinning a "caring web" through reading stories to family members, or even if you happen to be low in literacy skills, sharing stories verbally with your family creates a special connection, passing on a literacy legacy to the next generations for years to come! Dr. Denny Taylor is a scholar, author, and activist who introduced the concept of of Family Literacy. From Dr. Taylor's website https://www.dennytaylor.com/ The concept of "family literacy" originates in Dr. Taylor's doctoral research, which is now the foundation of family literacy local projects and initiatives in more than 140 UN Member States. What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It? Let us know what you think! Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Clarice Jackson is the founder of Voice Advocacy Center in Omaha NE where she serves as the Executive Director of the Literacy and Dyslexia Screening and Teaching Program. She also serves as a Councilwoman for The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County. She is a sought-after national presenter on the topics of dyslexia, black literacy matters and special education advocacy. She wrote a national resolution on dyslexia as the NAACP Ed Chair in 2014 and uses her platform to change the narrative surrounding literacy. –1. Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2. JFA Associates/The Institute study -The Impact of Ignoring Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities inthe Criminal Justice System: What We Know and Need to Know3. Prevalence of dyslexia among Texas prison inmates4. PEIMS Standard Reports | Texas Education Agency5. NAEP Nations Report Card - Interpreting NAEP Reading Results (ed.gov)Learning Ally: www.learningally.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions.../school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

“Literacy is the key to everything. If you can't read a ballot or read a medicine bottle, read a storytime to your child, you can't be a full participant, a full parent in society, a full citizen, a full worker.” Let’s have an inspiring chat with the incredible British Robinson, President & CEO at Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. We talk about her present mission to raise awareness and bring to light the issue of low literacy in America today. She shares the foundation’s technological efforts to disrupt and reach Americans wherever they are. Listen in and hear her amazing journey as a visionary leader and how her experiences brought her back full circle. It’s definitely an episode full of golden nuggets and inspiration on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast/146

Welcome to the 5th episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec. This week's theme is Celebrating Adult Learners & Community Education Week with Dr. Denny Taylor, champion of Family Literacy! Dr. Denny Taylor is a scholar, author, and activist who introduced the concept of of Family Literacy. Taylor recently gave the Literacy Quebec network a webinar via Zoom called "Family Literacy in the Time of Covid-19 and other Risks to Children and their Families" which brought together community organizers, front line workers, as well as literacy practitioners and educators to gain a better understanding of the concept of Family Literacy. From Dr. Taylor's website: The concept of "family literacy" originates in Dr. Taylor’s doctoral research, which is now the foundation of family literacy local projects and initiatives in more than 140 UN Member States We also discuss some links and special news items: Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181, Donate or run for the Scotia Bank Run this spring Check out our YouTube page for awesome videos of what's happening at LQ Check out the online LQ Art Show to celebrate Adult Learners & Community Education Week Our friends at Literacy Unlimited also have a special appearance to tell you about the Under the Cover event. What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think! Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond is joined by Julie Baker Finck, president of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2013 by Barbara Bush’s son, Neil, and his wife, Maria, in response to the literacy crisis in Houston, the Bush family’s hometown. Listen as Julie Baker Finck shares how the Foundation continues to embrace and advance Barbara Bush’s original mission, even today during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Finck shares her most valuable lesson learned from Barbara Bush. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 6 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! The theme this week is Celebrating Family Literacy Day & Let’s Talk about Mental Health Join our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore discuss two big topics that are very much linked and were celebrated in the last week of January- Family Literacy Day (January 27) and Bell Let’s Talk Day (28). Let’s Talk Day is an annual campaign by Bell Canada to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. With the pandemic, this is definitely a topic that affects us all. We start the episode in conversation with Tony Alfonso Outreach, Ami-Quebec about family literacy, mental health and taking care during the pandemic. To learn more or access their services visit their website, Facebook live talks or call 514-486-1448 (1-877-303-0264 outside Montreal). Family literacy Connects parents and kids in lifelong learning - not just reading and writing. We close the show speaking with Seth Day from Radchild Podcast, who shares his top books for Family Literacy Day. We speak about how to choose books to help kids feel represented and understand the world around them! Support their 3rd season by donating to their Kickstarter. Find @radchildpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter! Check out Seth's list of book recommendations here: Families, Families, Families, by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang Love Makes A Family, by Sophie Beer The Zero Dad’s Club, by Angel Adeyoha We also discuss some special news items: Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline Join us to donate or run for the Scotia Bank Run this spring. Support literacy in your community Call for artists to submit to the upcoming LQ Art Show in March. Reach out to communications@literacyquebec.org We also have a special appearance by our friends at Literacy Unlimited to tell you about the Under the Cover event. Stay tuned for a special announcement about the podcast in the coming weeks!

The Fort St. John Salvation Army's new Executive Director, Jared Braun, will join us to chat about his new role and looking forward to the year ahead with the Salvation Army here in town. Then, Jessica Kalman with the Fort St. John Literacy Society will check in to talk about Family Literacy Week and some great upcoming events they have planned. Tune into Moose Talks, tomorrow morning at 10 on Moose FM, and the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Support the show: https://www.moosefm.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FVRL is celebrating Family Literacy Week 2021 (Jan. 24–31). The theme this year is Physical Literacy – Let’s Be Active! Move, Play, Learn! Physical literacy is all about learning different ways to be active, building good active habits, confidence and motivation! The library has many books and other resources to support physical literacy. In this week’s podcast, Jacque shares her recommendations.

Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th and is a great opportunity for families to celebrate literacy in their homes. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the importance of literacy, what literacy looks like in the 21st century and provide some practical suggestions to create a rich, literate home environment.

Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th and is a great opportunity for families to celebrate literacy in their homes. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the importance of literacy, what literacy looks like in the 21st century and provide some practical suggestions to create a rich, literate home environment.

The Floridaville Get to Know the People Behind the Florida Names You Know Barney Bishop is a longtime advocate in Tallahassee with a history of entrepreneurship.  He is the past President of Associated Industries of Florida and has served on numerous boards and committees including the Florida A & M University Board of Trustees, City of Tallahassee Airport Advisory Committee, and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. 

At the beginning of the holiday season, The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy teamed up with Garden & Gun Magazine to host a virtual evening of cocktails and conversation to celebrate the continuing importance of building a more literate America and looking ahead to the exciting work it has planned in 2021. In this episode of “All the Best” we share some of our favorite moments from the evening, featuring special guests Jenna Bush Hager and Jeb Bush Jr. (plus a couple other surprise appearances!). This truly was a wonderful event to celebrate the never-ending legacy of Barbara Pierce Bush. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

Can seniors save the world through social activism in their life after retirement? Dr. Thelma Reese thinks so. And, she knows so, too. She's the co-author of the new book How Seniors Are Saving The World: Retirement Activism to the Rescue! with BJ Kittredge. While we often see examples of senior volunteering, this book highlights seniors who are activists in various ways on a range of issues. Seniors Helping Others in Retirement The book tells the stories of seniors from various walks of life, ages, and backgrounds who are doing just that. They are investing their time, energy, and passion into causes that matter— and they’re making a difference. Whether it's volunteering or activism that's a fit for you, you'll find these stories inspiring ways to get involved - in ways big and small. We discuss: Why she wrote this new book What the diverse group of 24 seniors profiled in the book has in common Some of the stories and causes detailed in the book of seniors changing the world What she thinks we can learn from the pandemic How her thinking has evolved during the pandemic on topics like ageism Why intergenerational relationships are so important The story of a new intergenerational course she's creating with a group at Temple University and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Philadelphia Her advice for seniors who want to get engaged in saving the world Dr. Reese joins us today from Center City Philadelphia. ______________________________ Bio Thelma Reese, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., all from Temple University, began teaching third grade in 1954.  When her two daughters were in school, she began her graduate studies in Educational Psychology, was awarded a pre-doctoral fellowship, and was active first in the field of Reading Psychology and Education.  She taught as an adjunct professor at Temple University and Arcadia University. When her children were grown, she became a professor of English and director of special programs at Community College of Philadelphia. After early retirement at CCP, she created the Advisory Council for Hooked on Phonics and was its spokesperson in the '90's. In that role, and as director of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy for the City of Philadelphia, she appeared frequently on television and hosted a cable show in Philadelphia. She was a founder of Philadelphia Young Playwrights, chaired the Board of Children’s Literacy Initiative, and organized the World Symposium on Family Literacy at UNESCO in Paris in 1994. She is co-author, with Barbara M. Fleisher, of The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life (Rowman & Littlefield).  Their second book, The New Senior Man:  Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2017.  Her latest book is How Seniors Are Saving the World:  Retirement Activists to the Rescue!, co-authored by BJ Kittredge, published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2020. Reese and Fleisher created the blog www.ElderChicks.com in 2012, which is ongoing since the passing of Dr. Fleisher in October of 2016. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Harvey Reese, who is an artist and the author of several books, including How to License Your Million Dollar Idea (John Wiley, publisher). ____________________________ Wise Quotes  On Activism vs. 'Clicktivism' "I think activism really is just doing something that goes beyond thinking about it. I love the word that I found somewhere clicktivism, where we just click on or like something on Facebook. It goes another step. In some ways, I think we just redefined activism tremendously with the pandemic. I think seniors just by staying in, have been activists - just by not making things more dangerous for themselves and others. You can take it to the level  It doesn't want the accolades, doesn't want the notoriety, doesn't want to be noticed necessarily, but wants to make sure that it's happening, something good is happening - and how to part of ...

CEO The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, British A, Robinson & Ryan Mast, Owner/President of Bleom Company which removes plastic and recycles it into plant containers.

Please take some time and listen to this interview for families dealing with homeschooling for their children.Lillian Cauldwell spoke with British Robinson President and CEO at Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. The Barbara Bush Foundation is encouraging parents and caregivers to explore free online resources to help children continue building critical literacy skills while schools are closed.“The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy provides a Tool Kit to address the needs of lower-income families with school-age children and adults who lack a high school education. These Tool Kits provide resources, information, and educational content for these families via the internet. The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is in partnership with National Geographic, the Smithsonian, PBS, and other educational institutions to provide a wide range of educational material to children and adults who wish to continue their education and learn how to read during this global epidemic.”To contact Lillian Cauldwell pwrnetworkllc@gmail.comFor more contact information https://bit.ly/3b3LmRHSending Hugs to all of you. I hope you are at home and safe. Jeanne White, Station Manager, Passionate World Talk Radio

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond is joined by British Robinson, the President & CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Starting even before her husband’s 1980 campaign for the presidency, Barbara Bush came to believe that helping more Americans, of all ages, learn to read would help more families achieve the American Dream. Listen as British Robinson shares how the Foundation continues to embody the legacy of Barbara Bush and how the mission continues to grow. Plus, Robinson talks about Mrs. Bush's inspiring new book "Pearls of Wisdom” — which is now a New York Times bestseller!

In this episode of All the Best, Jeb Bush, Jr., grandson of George H. W. and Barbara Bush, and son of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, reminisces with his cousin Sam LeBlond about fishing trips with their grandfather, summers in Maine, the best advice on marriage from his uncle George W., and the ongoing progress being made at the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, where he sits on the board of directors.

Listen as Quincy Crawford reminisces about her time as an aide for Barbara Bush and their special bond. Crawford also shares memories of the early days of The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, time spent at Walker's Point in Maine, and the "pearls" she contributed to the "Pearls of Wisdom" book in honor of Barbara Bush. 

Our most popular segment #Classroom Speeddating is back with Author Alastair Heim. Listen in as we put Alastair in the hot seat to answer lots and lots of questions from elementary school students. You will learn everything there is to know about good ol' Alastair. lol!  Alastair Heim is the author of the picture books LOVE YOU TOO, NO TOOTING AT TEA, THE GREAT PUPPY INVASION which won the 2019 Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award, HELLO, DOOR which was chosen as one of The New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2018 and listed on The 2019 Best Books for Family Literacy by The Pennsylvania Center for the Book, and the upcoming QUIET DOWN, LOUD TOWN!   Laughter is his favorite sound, purple is his favorite color and “other people cooking for him” is his favorite food.  Alastair lives in Kansas City with his awesome wife and three incredible children, and is represented by Kelly Sonnack of The Andrea Brown Literary Agency. http://www.alastairheim.com https://twitter.com/alastairheim   Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse To learn more about host Michele McAvoy or interested in a school visit please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Follow host Michele McAvoyTwitter: @michele_mcavoyInstagram: @michelemcavoy

Welcome to the 4th episode of season 4 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! In this week’s episode we talk with Quebec City Reading Council about celebrating Family Literacy Day / Week, plus QCRC shares with us their launch of an exciting new literacy program called Learning Without Limits... you need to listen to find out how much of a positive impact this program will make to literacy learners around the Quebec region! We celebrate Family Literacy Day by discussing ABC Life Literacy's definition of Family Literacy, some engaging stats about family literacy across Canada, taking 20 in 2020 (put aside 20 minutes a day to do a fun learning activity together) and some ideas of the activities you can do! ie: Story Switch-A-Roo 1. Take turns reading a bedtime story together! Kids and adults take turns reading a sentence! Listen up and enjoy Family Literacy Week! Upcoming Events Family Literacy Day January 27th! https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day-calendar/ What is Family Literacy Day https://abclifeliteracy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ABC-Family-Literacy.pdf Yamaska is co-hosting an information session called “flu and other vaccines: what you need to know” on February 13 10-12pm in Waterloo. They ask you to register by calling or emailing Cindy Elson 450-330-0803. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598784337575213&set=a.100953540691631&type=3&theater Gaspésie Literacy Centre Exploring Music Together workshops! Every second Saturday starting Feb 1 10am -12pm https://www.facebook.com/events/466198030952437/ The Learning Exchange will be sponsoring ABC Life Literacy’s Up Skills for Work Series to adult learners https://www.facebook.com/events/2647331301982075/ South Shore Reading Council Starting again their 10-week family reading program for children ages 0-3 The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a weekly one-hour gathering of parents and toddlers to share the joys of language through nursery rhymes, songs, stories and games. This program is offered free of charge! https://www.ssrc.ca/programs.php QCRC - Travelliin’ Toddler Time - Valentine’s Day theme, held at 3005 William Stuart in Saint Foy. Space is limited so register soon. You can call Meghan at 418-681-1258 https://www.facebook.com/events/2645384055691019/ The learning Exchange - Introduction to Modern Art Group starts January 29th 2020 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm https://tleliteracy.com/events/introduction-to-modern-art/?fbclid=IwAR1Br_5PgPMRgSNtmA7nXqLV4g2LuPy9RClL-vZkbCjqjTHKjU8cvrIhltY LQ at the 2020 Scotiabank Charity Race (April 25-26 2020) https://www.literacyquebec.org/charity-run-2020.html As always, you can check out or fb and our member’s pages for all of the latest updates! Subscribe, share our podcast, write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org , send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

January 27 is Family Literacy Day, and we're celebrating with a special podcast episode! Jessica from Maple Ridge Public Library explains why it's so important for parents to read aloud to their kids. As a resource, she recommends The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease.

Startup Whisperer (0:00:00) It's a dream that's been in the back of your mind for years, but your stable job and feeding your family seem to get in the way of starting your own business. But what if you were able to make your dream a reality?  Dr. Okasana Malysheva and Joe Merrill are the co-founders of Sputnik ATX and their mission is to fund and mentor other entrepreneurs who might never have access to the capital they need to get their companies off the ground otherwise. Let Them Play (0:16:25) Parent's all want the same things for their kids—don't they? We want them to be successful, happy, well adjusted—all that jazz. But what can we do to make sure that our kids get there? It might not be the first thing you think of when you're worrying about your child's development, but playtime is really so important for young minds. Here to tell us a little more about why that is and how we can make sure we're encouraging good, productive playtime for our kids is Dr. Magdalena Battles, author of Let Them Play! The Importance of Play and 100 Child Development Activities. Bibliotherapy (0:30:51) I think everyone needs therapy at some point in their lives, and therapeutic experiences can come to us in many different shapes and forms. Today, we're talking about a type of therapy that's a little out of the box. Instead of laying on a couch and spilling your feelings to a doctor, can you gain therapy and healing from laying on a couch with your favorite book? Here to tell us more about the practice of bibliotherapy is Nancy Knapp professor and co-author of The Psychology of Reading: Theory and Applications.  Raising a Reader (0:49:22) There's nothing better than getting lost in a good book. There's nothing quite like just being able to be totally immersed in a story, is there? As parents, of course we want our kids to enjoy this experience as well. But what can we do if our kids just don't seem that interested in reading? Here to help us learn how we can raise readers is Janssen Bradshaw, former children's librarian, founder of Everyday Reading and a free course on Raising a Reader. Activating Your Imagination (1:03:10) Imagination is something that is encouraged in children, but often forgotten in adulthood. Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.” So maybe it's time to tune into our childhood selves and figure out how to activate our imaginations. Scott Jeffrey helps successful people access their higher potential. He wrote an article about accessing the imagination that caught our attention, so we invited him on the show to discuss how we, as adults, can access our imaginations. Mini Book Club (1:19:03) Rachel Wadham, host of Worlds Awaiting, shares the best books to give as gifts. Family Literacy (1:27:44) What if you weren't able to complete a job application, understand important food labels, or even read to your child? About half of the United States adult population possesses literacy skills that are described as “challenged” and find these everyday tasks difficult to complete. We live in such a literacy-based world that we thought this issue was important to bring up. In 2002, Michelle and David Baldacci started the Wish You Well Foundation – a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting family literacy in the United States. We're joined by David to talk about it.

Oksana Malysheva and Joe Perrill share tips for entrepreneurs, Magdelena Battles talks about why play time is important, Nancy Knapp tells us how reading affects us, Janssen Bradshaw shares how to raise a kid who loves reading, Scott Jeffery helps us activate our imagination, Rachel Wadham shares great gift books, David Baldacci tells us how literacy affects the whole family.

November is National Family Literacy Month and we can think of no better time to share stories then after you finish off that last piece of Thanksgiving pie.  Join us as host Melina talks to us about some books that are sure to fit every reader in your family.  Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.  Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate us.  Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast You can find musician Jake Thistle at www.jakethistle.com For more information about the books featured on todays episode be sure to visit https://us.macmillan.com/books/ https://www.lionforge.com https://www.scholastic.com https://www.hmhbooks.com http://www.hyperionbooks.com

Emergency Preparedness (0:00:00) Imagine this: you're sitting in the comfort of your home after a long day of work, when suddenly the room starts to shake. After a minute of watching pictures fall off your walls and glasses shatter in your cupboards, you realize you're in the middle of an earthquake. What you would do?  Where would you go? Do you have a plan? Natural disasters tend to impact us when we least expect it, and if we're not prepared for what could happen, we could be in big danger.  Professional Environmental Health Scientist Chris Smoot is joining us on the show to talk with us about emergency preparedness and how we can be ready for any potential dangers. Decorating a Kid's Room (0:14:57) Do you remember your childhood room? That room was a really important part of your young identity and defined you and your style for years to come. But if you are a parent now, you know that decorating a kid's room can be tough, especially as they go from liking princesses and unicorns one year to loving popstars and sparkles the next. So how can you and your child decorate their bedroom in a way that works for both of you? We'll talk about kids' bedrooms and decorating them with a style that lasts. Joining us is interior designer Meagan Macievic. How to Make Guests Feel Comfortable (0:34:24) There's nothing more uncomfortable than staying over at someone's house and feeling like you're not welcome. Another uncomfortable moment is when you're staying at someone's house, get out of the shower and find that there are no towels in sight. Now there's not much you can do in either of these situations, but if you are the one hosting (especially this holiday season), there are lots of things you can do to help your guests feel at home. We have Allison Bean, the editorial director of The Spruce, to share the ins and outs of being a good host. Holiday Heart Health (0:50:34) Did you know that people are more likely to have a heart attack during the winter than any other time of year? While experts aren't quite sure why this is, a new study shows that it might be more at the fault of carbs than fats. So with this new information in mind—how should we adjust our holiday eating plans? Here to share his tips for keeping your heart healthy throughout the holidays is Dr. Jonny Bowden or the “Nutrition Myth Buster,” expert on weight loss, nutrition and health. Family Literacy (1:06:30) What if you weren't able to complete a job application, understand important food labels, or even read to your child? About half of the United States adult population possesses literacy skills that are described as “challenged” and find these everyday tasks difficult to complete. We live in such a literacy-based world that we thought this issue was important to bring up. In 2002, Michelle and David Baldacci started the Wish You Well Foundation – a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting family literacy in the United States. We're joined by David to talk about it. Binge-Watching Snacks (1:20:31) Odds are, if you're watching tv, you're craving something to munch on. Well we're Talkin' ‘Bout Snacks with Josh and Amy, and we're bringing you ideas for the best things to snack on while binge-watching your favorite shows. Josh Bingham is our sweet expert, who would eat dessert for every meal of the day if he could, and Amy Biedel is our savory expert, who believes that dill pickles are the only true pickles! Weekend Review (1:29:09) Lisa and Richie share what exciting events are happening across the country and what new movies you should go see.

Chris Smoot tells us how we can prepare for emergencies, Meagan Macievic teaches us how we can best decorate a kid's room, Allison Bean helps us become the best host, Jonny Bowden tells us why carbs might be more dangerous than fats, David Baldacci shares why literacy is more than just a problem for kids, Josh and Amy share the best binge watching snacks, Lisa and Richie talk about activities happening all over the country and new movies.

In the inaugural episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond sits down with his mother (and daughter of George H. W. and Barbara Bush) Doro Bush Koch. Doro reveals what it was like to be the only woman in American history to have both her father and brother serve as president of the United States. She also discusses her journey to write, My Father, My President, her personal account of her father’s life, which in many ways acted as George H. W. Bush’s memoir. Doro also remembers how her parents instilled the importance of service in their family growing up, which continues to inspire her to live a service-filled life to this day anchored in her chairing the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.

A stunning one in five Americans struggle with illiteracy. While some might find addressing that challenge daunting, for British Robinson, who is the President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it’s a mission and her calling. British talks with me about her work at the Foundation, and how she learned to […] The post Why you need a “ride or die” in your corner and the centering power of quiet — British Robinson, CEO, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (Episode 72) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Dr Denny Taylor is an author, researcher and educator living in New York City. She has published 19 books—fiction and nonfiction—and is a co-founder of Garn Press, a publishing house with a focus on social conscience. Denny is widely credited with giving rise to family literacy, a concept UNESCO uses today as an organizing principle for supporting vulnerable populations all over the world. In 2004, she was elected Member of the International Reading Association’s Reading Hall of Fame and has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1997 and, most recently, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. On this episode, Gideon and Richard talk to Denny about her work in Family Literacy, her involvement with UN, and a number of the major issues facing society today relating to education, technology, and climate change. They also discuss two of Denny’s books; ‘Rosie’s Umbrella’, a book inspired by Denny and her mother’s own experiences of life in the Welsh mining towns of the early 20th century, and ‘Split Second Solution’, a dystopian tale set in NYC in 2022 that foreshadows the rise of Trump, the 'me-too' movement, and the wide mis-application of artificial intelligence.

Every two weeks our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec explore topics around community building, lifelong learning and literacy for English-speakers in Quebec. Want to help out with the podcast? Have a story you want to share? Contact us at admin@literacyquebec.org or call our office (514) 508-6805 or Toll-Free: 1-855-890-1587 On this week’s episode, we discuss ways to develop and support Family Literacy! As we start to update our Family Literacy Toolkit, we explore programs and activities that use stories, songs, movement, art, cooking, and more! Gabrielle Thomas from LQ talks about her experience with early-childhood learning through song and movement. The Mother Goose program is offered at many community centres, libraries and literacy groups across Quebec. Mother Goose Program Coordinator at the Montreal Children's Library, Desrean Macfarlane and Gabrielle teach us some songs! We also get to hear from Norma, a children's book illustrator from Cara Carmina about her art and the alphabet cards she has created for parents and children to learn together. Learn about the age of the "wowers"! You can check out Norma's beautiful alphabet prints and workshops from her website link below. Joanna from Literacy in Action talks about using a community-based approach to support family literacy. We hear about the ongoing Arts and Scraps and Books to Belly programs in the Estrie Region of Quebec. The episode ends with upcoming member events from across Quebec. We are still looking for donations, runners, and volunteers for the charity run in Montreal on April 27th! Episode Links Literacy Quebec Family Toolkit http://www.literacyquebec.org/resources.html Literacy in Action Events and Programs https://www.facebook.com/LiteracyInAction Cara Camina Illustration and Alphabet Cards https://www.caracarmina.com/illustrations Mother Goose Program at the Montreal Children's Library Events Gaspésie Literacy Council (GLC) https://www.facebook.com/Gaspésie-Literacy-Council Quebec City Reading Council http://www.qcrc.org/events Storytelling Events: Friday, May 3: This Really Happened at Blue Met https://www.facebook.com/events/300888597525252/ , Thursday, May 9: Blooming Tales at the Wiggle Room https://wiggleroom.ca/e/blooming-tales-from-the-wiggle-room-may-9th/ Saturday, May 11: Confabulation Anniversary Show at the Centaur Theatre https://centaurtheatre.com/shows/confabulation-mtl-presents-get-it-together/ April 30-May 5: Violet Metropolis: LGBTQ writers at Blue Metropolis https://www.facebook.com/events/432188257558321/

This week, join Jennie's Family Literacy class to find out what makes her High School Equivalency class so amazing and special.  Her students share facts about their unique program and their experiences and motivations as lifelong learners.  They also take look at the Skills 180 program offered through SBCSC Adult Education.     Enjoy!   Thank you to Plastic by Design for supporting this podcast!   Musical Track Credit: "Motivational" by Scott Holmes Music

Join two of Elis's ELL classes on this episode as they share about their learning.  They will share three segments, including: -Irregular Verbs (Past Tense and Past Participle) -Current Events - News for You -Life in the United States Versus Other Countries   Enjoy!   Thank you to Plastic by Design for supporting this podcast!   Musical Track Credit: "Motivational" by Scott Holmes Music

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November is Family Literacy Month! Drs Alex Rakowsky and Mary Ann Abrams visit the studio as we explore the many benefits of reading. We share tips for nurturing a kid’s love of written stories and reveal our favorite books for babies, teens and all the ages in between. We hope you can join us!

Are Role Models Helpful for My Future Retirement? Our guest today says No, you have to create your own vision for retirement, based on your values and circumstances. And if I'm planning what my future retirement looks like, what’s different in retirement planning for men and women? In this episode of our retirement podcast, we talk with Dr. Thelma Reese, the co-author of two books with the late Barbara Fleisher – The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid – Life and The New Senior Man: Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities, which was published in 2017. Topics discussed include: What’s different about retirement today? What’s different in retirement for women and men? Where did all the role models go? What do I need to know for my future retirement? What does it take to “Man Up” in retirement Her advice on retirement and retirement strategies _________________________ Bio Dr. Thelma Reese is the author, with BJ Kittredge, of How Seniors Are Saving the World: Retirement Activism to the Rescue! which will be released in June and is available for preorder now on Amazon. She also co-authored The New Senior Woman and The New Senior Man, along with Dr. Barbara Fleisher. Dr. Reese is a retired professor of English at Temple University, advisor and national spokesperson for Hooked on Phonics; former director of the Mayor’s Council on Literacy for the City of Philadelphia; a founder of Philadelphia Young Playwrights and organizer of the World Symposium on Family Literacy at UNESCO in Paris in 1994. Visit her blog at ElderChicks.com. ___________________________ Noteworthy Stick around for the Noteworthy segment where we discuss a recent article worth reading – this time it’s about our ability to change and learn in retirement.  Article: Can an Old Dog Really Learn New Tricks?  MarketWatch.com  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-an-old-dog-really-learn-new-tricks-youre-the-dog-2018-03-12 _________________________ UPDATED: Listen to our second retirement podcast conversation with Thelma Reese on the new book she's co-authored How Seniors Are Saving the World ___________________________  

What a delight this discussion was with Dr. Thelma Reese, author of The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life and author of The New Senior Man. She wrote the follow up book to satisfy the numerous requests from men who wanted their own book.  Thelma Reese, Ed. D., retired professor of English and of Education, created the Advisory Council for Hooked on Phonics and was its spokesperson in the '90's. In that role, and as director of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy for the City of Philadelphia, she appeared frequently on television and hosted a cable show in Philadelphia. She was a founder of Philadelphia Young Playwrights, chaired the Board of Children’s Literacy Initiative, and organized the World Symposium on Family Literacy at UNESCO in Paris in 1994. She is co-author, with Barbara M. Fleisher, of The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life (Rowman & Littlefield) in 2013 and The New Senior Man: Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities (Rowman & Littlefield) in 2017. They created the blog www.ElderChicks.com in 2012.Thelma lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Harvey Reese, the author of several books, including How to License Your Million Dollar Idea (John Wiley, publisher), and an artist.

Dr. Reese is a retired professor of English and Education. She created the Advisory Council for Hooked on Phonics and was its spokesperson in the 1990s. In that role, and as director of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy for the City of Philadelphia, she appeared frequently on television and hosted a cable show in Philadelphia. She was a founder of Philadelphia Young Playwrights, chaired the Board of Children's Literacy Initiative, and organized the World Symposium on Family Literacy at UNESCO in Paris in 1994. Dr. Reese is the co-author, with Dr. Barbara M. Fleisher, of The New SeniorWoman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life.  Their second book, The New Senior Man:  Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities will be released in October, 2017. In 2012, Dr. Reese and Dr. Fleisher also created the blog www.ElderChicks.com. Get the Inclusion Revolution CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating.  Visit our website at www.AmericaMeditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android

Michael Gramling is a lifelong advocate for social justice who found his professional home in 1979 when he discovered Head Start and embraced its values and its goals working as a Head Start teacher. Currently he spends most of his time visiting early childhood programs all over the United States as a consultant and a trainer helping programs to elevate the level of discourse in classrooms and to meet the needs of individual children. In doing so he has gained a unique perspective and a thorough and intimate understanding of how early childhood education is practiced in the United States. Michael earned his Masters Degree in Human Development at Pacific Oaks College in 2000 and has served as the coordinator and chief trainer for the Region IV Head Start Teaching Center at Western Kentucky University. In 2000 he developed the national training material used by the Head Start National Center for Family Literacy. He was a contributing author to the Zero to Three 2003 tome, Learning to Read the World, and has had tow articles published in Child Care Exchange. Today he joins us to discuss his book The Great Disconnect in Early Childhood Education: What We Know Vs What We Do.

EDUCATION IN AMERICA..So parents and communities can see the good going on  and what's needed in education nationwide. THE 'READ TO THEM' PROGRAM :CREATING FAMILY LITERACY. Schools and communities work and read together as they all read the same book. This porgram works in many districts all over the country...why not yours. Great way to get the community involved with and working with the schools.

EDUCATION IN AMERICA..So parents and communities can see the good going on  and what's needed in education nationwide. THE 'READ TO THEM' PROGRAM :CREATING FAMILY LITERACY. Schools and communities work and read together as they all read the same book. This porgram works in many districts all over the country...why not yours. Great way to get the community involved with and working with the schools.

Some say you haven’t read real Southern humor unless you’ve read advice about love and life from ‘The Sweet Potato Queen’. The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is launching one of its nationally acclaimed reading programs in Walton County and to celebrate they are bringing best-selling author Jill Conner Browne, the famed ‘Sweet Potato Queen’ to South Walton. And Laura Holloway caught up with Jill Conner Browne for this edition of the 30A Show. www.30a.com/the-sweet-potato-queen/

The National Center for Family Literacy reports that research shows children’s literacy levels are strongly linked to the literacy levels of their parents, especially their mothers. Literate adults raise healthier and more successful children. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 defines literacy as an individual’s ability to read, write, speak English, and compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, to achieve one’s goals, and develop one’s knowledge and potential..  The term functional illiteracy refers to those individuals who, even knowing how to read and write simple phrases, do not have the basic aptitudes to satisfy the demands of their daily needs nor to develop themselves personally and professionally. Indy Reads is a literacy nonprofit transforming lives in Indianapolis. Indy Writes Books, unites local authors in a cross-genre anthology celebrating the love of reading. The book features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and puzzles centered around bookstores and reading. Featuring best-selling authors John Green and Dan Wakefield. All proceeds from Indy Writes Books support Indy Reads’ adult and family literacy programs in Indiana. Join Travis DiNicola, the executive director of Indy Reads, and me on Tuesday, September 8, 10-11 A.M. CT US. We will be discussing how they're changing lives through the love for literature/reading.

"Dr. Kuby":http://education.missouri.edu/faculty/LTC/Kuby_Candace.php interviews "Dr. Lisa O’Brien":lmobrien5674@gmail.com about vocabulary development of English Language Learners.

Early literacy is critical to health and wellness. Today we speak with Doro Bush Koch and Becky Dyer of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, a national organization founded by the former first lady of the United States that has been promoting reading for the past 25 years. We also discuss the impact of libraries on individual and community health with Dr. Sam Zager, and Steve Podgajny, Executive Director of the Portland Public Library. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/books-libraries-health/

As the original medical advisor to the Raising Readers program, I have long been a supporter of literacy efforts in Maine and across the country. Today we speak with Liza McFadden and Becky Dyer of the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, which is 25 years old this year. We also speak with Cassandra Grantham, Kathryn Landon-Malone and Catherine Anderson about Raising Readers, which is in its 15th year.   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/04/family-literacy-136/

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts:  Angela Thomas, Roger Harris & Rodney Smith with our guest(s): Our Topic(s) today:   “Family Literacy, Environment, Sharpton Working for the Feds & the LBJ Legacy ”   If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call:  (347) 826-9600   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

"Dr. Baker":http://tinyurl.com/bakere and "Dr. Lori Skibbe":http://hdfs.msu.edu/people/faculty/skibbe-lori-phd discuss preschoolers, writing, and parental support

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts:  Angela Thomas and Rodney Smith with guests: Dr. Douglas L. Garner, PH.D. and Dr. Patti Thomas PH.D Our topics todays are:  Coping with stress and Family Literacy Month November is Emotional Wellness Month & Health Literacy Month plus National Family Literacy Month Saturday November 26, 2013 Our Own Voices Live (OOVL) launched a groundbreaking conversation and series of discussions with Dr. Douglas Garner on Our Children’s Emotional Health and the Modern School System. Some of the topics we plan to cover are: Coping with Stress   Family Literacy Day with Dr. Pattie Thomas PH.D An effort to provide books to anyone in the Vegas Valley who wants to start a home library. We have over 1800 books to give away, 10 per person. We have fiction and non-fiction.... We have books at all reading levels. Preschool through college. This is an opportunity for children of all ages to start a home library and learn to read well. Renttext Vegas at CSN is providing the bags and they will be there with giveaways and prizes. The Clark County Library will have a table and will be sharing information about local library resources and giveaways. A Storybook reading corner will be available for kids. Information on how to read textbooks will also be available.   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us.

"Dr. Baker":http://tinyurl.com/bakere/ and "Dr. Victoria Purcell-Gates":http://www.educ.ubc.ca/faculty/vpurcell-gates/ discuss bridging home and school literacy

"Dr. Baker":http://web.missouri.edu/bakere/ and Dr. Catherine Compton-Lilly discuss a review of scholarship regarding family literacy

How can you incorporate literacy into everyday family activities? ABC Life Literacy President Margaret Eaton gives us tips.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Meg Meeker, author of THE TEN HABITS OF HAPPY MOTHERS: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity. Colleen Burns, the Mom on the Run, will discuss "After-School Crunchtime Tips" campaign by Lance Sandwich Crackers. The Mom's Roundtable discusses introducing a new baby to the family. And, Emily Kirkpatrick, Vice President of the National Center for Family Literacy, is here to discuss Wonderopolis! This show is sponsored by Lands' End and Family Circle.

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