Podcasts about raising a reader

The Billy & Lisa crew cover a whole bunch of topics during today's show including the Raising A Reader event that took place last night, wishing people a Happy Mother's Day and the worst things that have happened to you in a public bathroom! Listen to Billy & Lisa weekdays from 6-10AM on Kiss 108!   

Megan Webber, program director of the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, interviews Suzanne Wheeler-Del Piccolo from Raising A Reader Aspen to Parachute about the upcoming Children's Arts and Literacy Festival. They are joined by Mx Red from the Glenwood Springs Library and Alex Garcia-Bernal from Garfield County Libraries.

Human has a deep connection not just to their fellow human beings, but also with nature as a whole and across different species. Christy Cashman explores our relationship with animals in her debut novel, The Truth About Horses. Sitting down with Corinna Bellizzi, she discusses her coming-of-age story about a young woman facing life's unexpected challenges. Christy also shares about her non-profit organization mentoring young creatives in nurturing their artistic expression, shaping inspired individuals who know how to navigate the worlds of arts and entertainment properly. About Guest:Christy Cashman is an author and mother with a diverse background in film, encompassing producing, acting, and screenplay writing—a journey that inspired her debut novel. Alongside her literary pursuits, she actively engages in various organizations, serving on the boards of the Associates of the Boston Public Library and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and supports numerous charitable endeavors, including Raising A Reader. Her debut novel, “The Truth About Horses,” released in August 2023, has garnered heartfelt acclaim from readers, literary circles, and the equestrian community alike. Additionally, Christy has authored two children's books: “The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castle” and “Petri's Next Things,” both inspired by the true story of a heroic monkey who resided in that historic Irish castle. In 2021, Christy established YouthINK, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing and mentoring young creatives, bridging them with industry experts to foster mentorship, inspiration and artistic expression. Originating in Ireland, YouthINK made its U.S. debut in August of 2023 in Boston with the immersive workshop “Decisions We Make—Macbeth.” Furthermore, she launched YOUthink Creative Wellness Retreats in 2024, providing guests with a spiritual, creative, and physical sanctuary while supporting YouthINK's teen mentorship programs. As the second youngest of ten children, Christy's upbringing in North Carolina sparked her lifelong passion for horses. When not immersed in writing or leading YouthINK workshops and YOUthink retreats, she can be found riding horses throughout New England and Ireland. Alongside her husband, Jay, and their two sons, Jay Michael and Quinn, along with their beloved trio of dogs and six horses, they divide their time between Boston, Ireland, and Cape Cod. Currently, Christy's working on her second novel, “Beulah,” and her third children's book, “The Cat Named Peanut Shrimp Cookie Fry Muffin Who Lives on Staniel Cay. Guest Website: https://christycashman.com

As a parent, we would love if our children grow up to be book lovers. But what does it take to raise one? In this talk at a recent event, Mansi Zaveri, CEO & Founder, Kidsstoppress.com who also runs the online book community- KSP Book Club for parents looking to raise bookworms, shared some tips and tricks that every parent needs up their sleeve. Remember, the first step is from our end, as a parent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsstoppress/message

Are you worried that your child isn't reading books on their own? Are they detesting the habit of reading books? Remember- there are no picky readers- there are just kids who haven't found the right book yet. In this exclusive podcast, Mansi Zaveri talks about the common mistakes parents make when raising readers and what we can do to help correct that and how to help kids fall in love with reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsstoppress/message

In this episode we discussed our love of reading and Sophie's memories of what turned her into a lifelong reader. We also dissected our recent duo read of Ada Calhoun's most recent memoir, Also a Poet. Our “What made me think of you” picks: Deb: Les Labos Fragrances (her's is Santal 33) Sophie: JCrew! Deep dive into Also a Poet by Ada Calhoun You can find it (and all the books mentioned) at Deb's shop at https://bookshop.org/shop/lonestarwords In Deb's bookbag this week: After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah (out 8/23) In Deb's earbud: When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff Other books mentioned: St. Marks is Dead by Ada Calhoun In Sophie's bookbag this week: Ms. Magazine In Sophie's ear bud this week: The Hot and Bothered Podcast, Live From Pemberly Other mentions: The Northshire Bookstore Please follow us on Instagram @_generationspod and if you enjoy listening, we'd love for you to leave us a review wherever you found us!

In which we break down the issues with common tips for raising a reader and offer you solutions and hopefully peace of mind that you don't need to do anything special or expensive to insure your child or students enjoy reading. For links to books we talk about and transcripts please visit: https://theathomelibrarian.wordpress.com/2022/04/12/season-1-episode-4/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/at-home-librarian/message

The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program's project coordinator, Adele Craft, speaks with guests Suzanne Wheeler and Rosa Vargas of Raising a Reader, as well as local children's book author Lisa Dancinglight and Andrea Suarez, Early Childhood Family Liaison. They discuss the importance of early literacy and bilingual education. You will also hear a special reading of the Spanish translation of Lisa's book, Magic Mountain.

We are our children's role models. So don't always tell them what to do, be the person you want them to be! Listen to this podcast, on how Mansi Zaveri, the founder of Kidsstoppress.com raises her daughters to be a reader. P.S Sign up to KSP Book Club - and get all tips and tricks you need to raise a reader! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kidsstoppress/message

Kanika: Reading to me is one of my favorite things to do and I want so badly for my children to enjoy it, but it can be scary. HOMER’s reading program is proven to increase early learning scores by 74%, so clearly you’re the pro here. Stephanie (HOMER origin story): I was working at the fund for public schools and my daughter Anya was struggling with reading. I had access to the greatest minds in education and no one could recommend a product they trusted, so I set out to create one. Kanika: I love that and with Mother’s Day coming up, I just want to celebrate that for a second. There is real power in women starting business to solve parent pain points. What advice do you have for parents listening whose children might be struggling with reading? Stephanie / Stats: Reading is the foundation of a strong education, however it’s not intuitive or natural. We also know that if you’re not at reading level by grade 4. Stephanie / Tips: Make your home a reading rich environment Subtitles on TV shows Leave books all around Lead by example Create Reading Routine The value of bedtime stories - an oldie but a goodie. Proven to help develop literacy skills and bond parents with their children. Car time is book time - pick a book before the ride or make the car into a mini library with a small box of books on the back seat Weekly library visit 20 min / day Create a book exchange with your weekly playdate. Each week your child picks out one book to give to their playdate, who borrows it for the week. Episode Links: WEBSITE: LearnWithHomer.com INSTAGRAM: @learnwithhomer FACEBOOK: /learnwithhomer

Katie talks to Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review and author of “How to Raise a Reader.” Katie and Pamela discuss how to nurture your child’s interest in reading and cultivate a lifelong love of books. They also get into the benefits of boredom and why it’s okay to not maximize every moment of kids’ lives. Crib Notes: How to Raise a Reader - By Pamela Paul and Maria Russo   My Life With Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Books of Books, Plot Ensues – By Pamela Paul  Let Children Be Bored Again – NYT opinion piece by Pamela Paul

Reading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting. First, we'll hear some games dreamed up by the one and only Julie Andrews. She and her daughter, children's author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, have started a new project to spark kids' imaginations: It's a podcast we adore called Julie's Library.Then, Sierra Filucci from Common Sense Media joins us to discuss how to get your kid busy reading this summer, even if they're reluctant. Is any reading better than no reading?Plus, a parenting win: We'll hear the story of how a college soccer star turned a kid who hates writing ... into a kid who likes it.After the show:Subscribe to the Julie's Library podcast! On the show, Julie Andrews invites you into her library to read her favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music, and activities. Need more books without going to the library this summer? Common Sense compiled some resources to help you find some free ebooks from home.Check out more great parenting advice from Common Sense Media's editorial director, Sierra Filucci.And we want to hear your tips and suggestions! Send your questions and tips—especially the strange ones—to parenttrapped@commonsense.org, and we might invite you on the show.Parent Trapped was brought to you by founding sponsor First Republic Bank. To learn more about their services, visit http://firstrepublic.com.

Soon after COVID-19 shut down schools, local school districts started delivering regular meals to locations from Aspen to Parachute. But the shutdown meant many students also lost access to story books that were being provided every week by local non-profit "Raising A Reader." The organization adapted to start including story books with Roaring Fork School District's free meals program. KDNK's Lucas Turner spoke with Raising a Reader Executive Director Cindy Blachly to learn more.

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.

Empathy Fatigue (0:00:00) When you're fatigued, depressed, or going through a hard time in our life, there is no better feeling than to have someone next to you for a shoulder to cry on. But sometimes when we're so focused with showing love for those around us, we forget to care for ourselves. Not only does this make it harder to care for those we know that are struggling, but we may find ourselves struggling ourselves. Luckily, there are ways that we can manage being compassionate to those around us while taking care of ourselves at the same time. We've invited Dr. Veronika Tait onto the show who has a PhD in Social Psychology and is whose currently research is focused on emotional well-being and empathy.   History of Popcorn (0:15:04) What snack can jump up to three feet on its own when heated? What does the average American eat 45 quarts of in one year? POPCORN!  Ask any age group, and they will agree that popcorn is one of the most versatile, cheap, and healthy snacks on the market. But where did this delicacy come from? Here with us is Wendy Boersema Rappel of the National Popcorn Board, an entire non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness for the unlimited potential of this delightful popping whole grain. Gift Ideas for Kids (0:35:26) Friend of The Lisa Show, Carrie Ann Rhodes, shares some of the best, unique gift ideas for kids. Raising a Reader (0:50:32) 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. Recharge Your Home (1:06:38) Picture this: you come home from work and the living room is a disaster, your makeup drawer is full of a bunch of stuff you don't use, and you're just feeling blah overall. You feel like you need a change. Sound familiar? Maybe it's time to recharge your home. Kristin Vaselacopoulos is an interior designer with unique and effective ideas on how to organize homes. We've invited her onto the show to give us some tips on how we can recharge the homes we already have. Latest Automotive Trends (1:25:19) Nothing beats the excitement of stepping into a new car. The feeling of the soft leather and that beloved new car smell. While it all seems wonderful, picking out a new car can be a serious commitment. Before doing so, it's important to know what features are available and the upcoming cars that might fit your needs perfectly. Michael Harley is the executive editor for Kelley Blue Book. He is going to tell us everything we need to know about the latest in automotive.

Dr. Veronika Tait shares ways to avoid empathy fatigue, Wendy Boersema Rappel tells us all we need to know about popcorn, Carrie Ann Rhodes shares unique gift ideas for children, Janssen Bradshaw teaches us how help kids love to read, Kristen Vaselacopoulos shares ways to recharge our home decor, Michael Harley talks about the latest automotive trends.

The home environment plays a critical role in a child's oral language development. We know from research that oral language development is the foundation for learning to read and write. The conversational turns and verbal interactions parents have with their children have a far greater impact on language skills than simply reading to or with a child. Students who have quality conversations with their parents or grown-ups build their vocabulary and this, in turn, leads to stronger predictors of future reading success. The How-To will include what parents need to know about quality conversations for language development: authentic praise and encouragements v. discouragements or negations, thinking out loud, etc.About the SpeakerMs. Fussell grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and brings over twenty years of experience in teaching and administration to the Lower School. She also brings a wealth of in-house knowledge after serving as Associate Director in the preschool and kindergarten division of Dwight in New York where she collaborated with parents, faculty, and staff to ensure a rich learning environment. Prior to joining Dwight, Ms. Fussell taught elementary school at the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York, and at international schools in Switzerland, Zimbabwe, and Guatemala. Ms. Fussell received leadership training at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and the New York Association of Independent School’s Emerging Leadership Institute. In addition, Ms. Fussell has been an adjunct professor in literacy at Hunter College since 2017. Ms. Fussell shares her passion for IB literacy education, the PYP, student engagement, and responsive learning with community members. Ms. Fussell is the Head of Lower School at Dwight School Dubai.Support the show (https://www.edarabia.com/edtalk/)

Classrooms should reflect the students and teachers who inhabit them. Everything from the posters on the walls to the books on the shelves, to the toys in the room, and even to an adult's body language can send subliminal messages. We want those messages to say, "We all belong here." This How-To will offer a few simple strategies for ensuring inclusivity. For example: learning to pronounce every student's name correctly, daily and weekly check-ins, developing rapport with parents, provide a space for questions, understanding one's own values, biases, and ability to empathize. About the Speaker:Ms. Fussell grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and brings over twenty years of experience in teaching and administration to the Lower School. She also brings a wealth of in-house knowledge after serving as Associate Director in the preschool and kindergarten division of Dwight in New York where she collaborated with parents, faculty, and staff to ensure a rich learning environment. Prior to joining Dwight, Ms. Fussell taught elementary school at the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York, and at international schools in Switzerland, Zimbabwe, and Guatemala. Ms. Fussell received leadership training at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and the New York Association of Independent School’s Emerging Leadership Institute. In addition, Ms. Fussell has been an adjunct professor in literacy at Hunter College since 2017. Ms. Fussell shares her passion for IB literacy education, the PYP, student engagement, and responsive learning with community members. Ms. Fussell is the Head of Lower School at Dwight School Dubai.Support the show (https://www.edarabia.com/edtalk/)

The home environment plays a critical role in a child's oral language development. We know from research that oral language development is the foundation for learning to read and write. The conversational turns and verbal interactions parents have with their children have a far greater impact on language skills than simply reading to or with a child. Students who have quality conversations with their parents or grown-ups build their vocabulary and this, in turn, leads to stronger predictors of future reading success. The How-To will include what parents need to know about quality conversations for language development: authentic praise and encouragements v. discouragements or negations, thinking out loud, etc.About the SpeakerMs. Fussell grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and brings over twenty years of experience in teaching and administration to the Lower School. She also brings a wealth of in-house knowledge after serving as Associate Director in the preschool and kindergarten division of Dwight in New York where she collaborated with parents, faculty, and staff to ensure a rich learning environment. Prior to joining Dwight, Ms. Fussell taught elementary school at the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York, and at international schools in Switzerland, Zimbabwe, and Guatemala. Ms. Fussell received leadership training at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and the New York Association of Independent School’s Emerging Leadership Institute. In addition, Ms. Fussell has been an adjunct professor in literacy at Hunter College since 2017. Ms. Fussell shares her passion for IB literacy education, the PYP, student engagement, and responsive learning with community members. Ms. Fussell is the Head of Lower School at Dwight School Dubai.Support the show (https://www.edarabia.com/edtalk/)

These days physical books have a lot of competition. From TV to smartphone use, it can be hard to switch it all off and dive into a new book. That’s why it’s so important to start a routine of reading and storytime from the get-go with your child. We discuss how children’s books have changed over the years and how to go about finding the best books for each age and interest.

Librarian Josie Schneider joins Jeff and Tasha to discuss tips for raising a reader. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

In this episode of the Joyfully Homeschooling podcast, we chat with the author of Sonlight Curriculum, Sarita Holzmann. Sarita Holzmann is the founder of Sonlight Curriculum, speaker, writer, curriculum developer, missions advocate, beloved wife, veteran homeschool mom, and active grandmother. I enjoyed chatting missions, literature, cultivating a love for reading and so much more in this episode. I learned so much about Sonlight, we chatted about some of our favorite books, and I left the episode encouraged and equipped to raise some readers! If you liked this episode be sure to leave a rating or review. These serve as a notice to iTunes that I'm not speaking to myself. It will also give you a chance to have your review read online and win a gift from me :) Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast season sponsor Sonlight Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Subscribe for weekly encouragement emails AND a coupon to my store Joy in the Journey store

For the past 20 years, Raising A Reader has helped children and their families share a love of books. Founded in Silicon Valley, Raising A Reader provides books and parent training materials in 15 languages, and even braille, for families to share and integrate into their daily routines. In this episode, Leticia Gonzalez, Family Engagement Manager for SVCF's Center for Early Learning, talks with Michelle Torgerson, President and CEO for Raising A Reader National, about opportunities families have to support their children’s healthy development with a simple but powerful strategy: sharing books regularly. Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org

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Since 1999, Raising A Reader has been working with schools and families to build literacy among our youngest kids. Kristen Anderson, senior manager of program and affiliate stewardship for Raising A Reader, is joined by Nora Guerra, director of educational innovation and development for Oak Grove School District in San Jose, in a discussion about how the program has worked locally. Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org

Research shows that reading to children and discussing the book as you read is the single best way to increase your child's IQ and instill a love of reading. Tune in to this week's episode to learn some tips on how you can inspire a lasting love of reading in your children. Special Guest: Todd Tarpley, Children's Book Author Hosts: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, Frederick Ford Beckley & Veronica Avila