Podcasts about raising readers

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Haley interviews Elizabeth Nava, a school librarian in Dallas, TX, advocate for Catholic education, and mom of two voracious young readers. In this episode they discuss cultivating the reading life of young people, hacks for getting the most out of our public libraries, what kind of books to offer children, and what trends Elizabeth sees in children's literature today. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Building Lifelong Readers: How Families and Schools Can Instill the Joy of ReadingReading is not a natural ability—it must be intentionally taught, cultivated, and modeled. In this episode, host Davies Owens is joined by educator and reading specialist Dorrie McKoy—who also happens to be his sister—to explore why so many children struggle with reading today and how classical Christian schools and families can work together to reverse this trend.Dorrie unpacks the science behind how children learn to read, discusses the “reading wars” between phonics-based and whole-language methods, and shares practical tips for parents at any stage—from toddlers to teens. Whether it's how to evaluate your school's curriculum, how to build a home library filled with true, good, and beautiful books, or how to avoid the pitfalls of graphic novels and screen-based reading, this episode offers timeless strategies to raise strong, thoughtful, and joyful readers.

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, Amy Sloan sits down with Glenn McCarty—author of The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson, Dead-Eye Dan, and a middle school English teacher—to discuss how families can nurture a love of reading, creativity, and shared stories at home. From the early days of toddler read-alouds to navigating the teen years, Glenn shares both heartfelt memories and practical encouragement for cultivating a vibrant literary and creative life.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/glenn-mccarty/Glenn McCarty's books: https://amzn.to/3RepeLhWhile you're here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I'll send you my Abolition of Man webinar for FREE! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy's Favorites: ⁠⁠⁠https://humilityanddoxology.com/favorites⁠⁠⁠This podcast and description contains affiliate links.

This week, the conversation centers on the power of reading and how to nurture a lifelong love for it in children — whether they're reluctant readers, struggling to keep up, or avid bookworms in search of their next great story. Melinda “Mindy” Butler, chair of the Department of Literacy, Language and Culture at the University of Southern Maine and assistant professor of literacy education shares her expertise. Butler offers insight into why reading is essential—whether children are flipping pages or listening—and how parents can support their kids in discovering the joy of books. She also introduces a new phrase to the vocabulary: the “homerun book,” a term that might just change how you think about reading success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Your children need you to love them. They need to know they are worthy of your time—that they are not a distraction from the important work you're doing, but they ARE the important work." Lisa Bailey shares this profound insight and more from her 21-year homeschooling journey. Discover her ingenious "Hot Chocolate Coffee Break" technique that transformed her parenting, gain perspective on raising children amidst today's digital distractions, and learn why relationship-building trumps educational perfection. Plus, stay for the exciting announcement that's bringing these two beloved podcasts together!   https://everydayeducatorpodcast.com/   Discover the joy of learning in arts-integrated classes that combine academic subjects with fine art. From cycle-specific history to biology to art history, our passionate teachers make learning creative, memorable, and fun! Registration is open now for summer and fall classes. Classical Conversations families enjoy $10 off any live class with the coupon code: CCFAM10OFF Visit www.delightfulartco.com and make learning delightful!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: book buying sprees and being book pushers Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how to and how not to raise readers The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:29 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:04 - Thriftbooks 2:09 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 2:15 - Bookshop.org 5:57 - Our Current Reads 6:09 - Us by Sara Soler (Kaytee) 8:51 - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe 9:47 - Foe by Iain Reid (Meredith) 11:43 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 14:40 - The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (Kaytee) 16:26 - Hatchet by Gary Paulson 16:45 - CR Season 2: Episode 21 18:13 - Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kate Atkinson (Meredith) 21:24 - Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson 22:38 - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu 23:06 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (Kaytee) 23:15 - CR Season 5: Episode 31 25:07 - A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes 25:17 - The Children of Jacosta by Natalie Haynes 26:46 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny (Meredith) 30:38 - State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton 37:45 - Raising Readers 40:55 - CR Season 1: Episode 28 w/ Jackson and Micah 45:40 - Dungeons and Drama by Kirsty Boyce 46:29 - The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer (Land of Stories #1) 50:26 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 53:23 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:29 - I wish for someone to pick your next read. (Kaytee) 55:57 - I wish to recommend the book The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Meredith) 55:57 -​​ The Family Game by Catherine Steadman Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's IPL comes to us from Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

We are continuing our segment of episodes addressing particular subject areas. Building a strong reading program is more than helping students with dyslexia. How well is your school doing overall at shaping your students into adults who love reading, who can do it well, and who can enter deeply into their reading? Drawing inspiration from Nehemiah where the law was rediscovered through distinct reading that gave the sense and caused the people to understand, Lyndon Hartman calls us to reevaluate our commitment to developing the essential craft of reading. Lyndon speaks from a background of teaching reading and literature in several different grades, working with reading curriculum, and most importantly speaks from a deep love of reading. He outlines six area for us to evaluate: Our teachers curriculum books judgement concerning struggling readers libraries examples Links This presentation was initially published as "Raising Readers” at: https://thedockforlearning.org/lecture/raising-readers/ Other presentations from CASBI 2022: https://thedockforlearning.org/series/casbi/casbi-2022/ Find more resources that support teaching and learning at https://thedockforlearning.org/

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we are discussing Empowering Mothers and Children through books. In 2024, the journey of raising readers among children and mothers is not just about encouraging a habit of reading; it's about embracing the transformative power that books hold. Beyond the joy of storytelling and the adventure of exploring new worlds, books serve as invaluable tools for personal growth and self-discovery. Why do we need to raise the readers in 2024 and beyond for these beautiful elements;Lifetime Companionship: Books become lifelong friends that accompany children through every stage of life, offering comfort, wisdom, and a sense of companionship.Fueling Imagination: Reading sparks creativity and imagination, allowing children to explore new ideas, dream big, and develop their unique perspectives on the world.Empowering Through Knowledge: Books provide knowledge that empowers children to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and pursue their aspirations confidently.Building Resilience: Reading teaches resilience by exposing children to diverse characters and situations, helping them understand different perspectives, and developing empathy and adaptability.As we embrace the importance of reading in 2024 and beyond, let us remember that in every book lies the potential to inspire, educate, and transform, we all know about it. Just we need to introduce ourselves to the world of reading books—making every reading experience a gateway to a brighter future for both mothers and their children.Request all of you to listen to this episode and share your views or if you have any topics or any thoughts about my podcast write to me at somathakur@gmail.com and follow me on Instagram @somathakur.mothercoach for more updates.Support the Show.Soma ThakurMother Coach, Lifestyle Educator & Mentorwww.somathakur.com

From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own reading habits, those of our children, and offer valuable perspectives and actionable tips for raising readers. Join us!Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they've prepared for you, and we'll talk to you in August!HELPFUL LINKSFollow Jayme Sherrod on InstagramFollow Joanna Martin on InstagramThe National Assessment of Educational Progress Survey that was referenced in the episodeJoanna shared the phrase DEAR Time (Drop Everything And Read Time)Read Aloud Revival blog with booklists for kids of all ages@EverydayReading on instagram is a great resource for book recommedations for you and your childrenSimliar Episodes from the archives:Cultivating A Reading Life: Voices 73 With Amy ClarkReading & Literacy Tips by Age & StageOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Megan Daley, author of The Beehive. Megan talks about her passion for children's literature, her role as a teacher librarian, and her picture book The Beehive. She also discusses her book Raising Readers, which emphasises the importance of instilling a love of reading in children from a young age and offers practical advice for parents. 00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing00:22 Unlocking creativity with story seeds03:48 Nat Newman's writing tip07:54 Crafting engaging openings in writing14:58 Megan Daley: A passion for children's literature and bees21:30 The journey from blog to book: Unveiling a love for reading23:01 Empowering reading habits: Tips for parents and educators23:48 A creative approach to encouraging reading29:34 Encouraging savvy teen readers in a digital age32:41 The path to becoming a teacher librarian34:02 From educator to children's book author36:28 Strategies for busy creatives42:34 From writing dreams to picture book reality44:22 A dive into the history of the exclamation mark Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Parenting Uncovered Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! In this episode, we're diving into the essential topic of boosting your child's reading skills. We'll explore how reading opens doors and expands imagination, even in today's tech-heavy world. We'll tackle the challenges screens present to reading habits and share practical tips like reading to your kids from a young age, offering engaging books, and setting screen time boundaries. Plus, we'll discuss the benefits of reading biographies and how to incentivize reading. Don't miss our wrap-up about an exciting upcoming parenting conference! -------------------------- For all links mentioned in the episode and more: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage -------------------------- Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Boosting Reading Skills 02:22 Navigating the Challenges of Technology and Reading 03:49 Practical Tips for Encouraging Reading 07:13 The Benefits of Reading Biographies 09:35 Incentivizing Reading for Children 12:01 Continuing to Learn and Grow as Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the ‘shhhhhh' rule from the library? Thankfully many strict library rules are gone, but families face new challenges raising readers at the library. In the first episode of Season 2, I discuss the competition between screens and library use with another Parent and a children's author, Meredith Johnson. As library lovers we are already biased to enjoy the library and we want to raise our children to enjoy this community space. So, how did we maximize the library for our families? Guest Information: www.meredith-johnson.com Facebook - @Meredith Johnson - Author Follow #DearReadingTeacher on Facebook/Instagram: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub https://school.readinggardenclub.com/ Do you have an early reading/struggling reader story to tell? Are you a homeschool Parent or reading educator? Contribute as a guest - https://tinyurl.com/readingteacherpodcast/

As primary educators, parents play a pivotal role in instilling a love for reading in their children. Join us in this episode with Maya Smart, the author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, as she shares insights on the opportune moments and effective methods for teaching children to read. From navigating the impact of technology on kids' reading habits to exploring diverse strategies beyond simply reading aloud, Maya emphasizes creating an inclusive space for children to learn at their unique pace. She also talks about inspiring teens to embrace reading and sheds light on the substantial reading disparities among children across various socio-economic and racial backgrounds. So tune in and discover invaluable insights from Maya on empowering the next generation by fostering a love for reading. Resources:Maya Smart's book, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to SixMaya Smart's website for free resources for parents and teachers: www.MayaSmart.comFor more information about all of Dr. Tim Jordan's programs and resources for kids and parents, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.com

It seems like more than ever before, kids are making their way to middle and secondary school without basic reading, writing, and math skills. Teachers and schools are pointing fingers at parents and parents are pointing fingers at schools with very little empathy for each other. On this episode of Out of Line, Annie Friday is joined by Latoya Nelson to reflect on the tenuous relationship that has been pitting families and schools against each other. With so many real life constraints in today's hustle culture, can families make home the epicenter of learning as Nikolai Pizarro of Raising Readers suggest? This is one of the many questions that Annie and Latoya strive to answer. Find more about Latoya and her work at The Attuned Community School or on Instagram @Raising__Resilience.

Nikolai Pizarro joins Annie and Candis in this episode to talk more about why her program Raising Readers is reclaiming literacy instruction as something to do in the home. Her literacy course called Home As Epicenter is equipping parents and caregivers on how to help their young people decode language. Nikolai encourages parents and caregivers to learn the science of reading so they may extend the work of the schools into community at home. 

How can education be a way to create more belonging and contribution for young people? Today, I have the delight of sharing Nikolai Pizarro of Raising Readers. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/07/17/episode83/

We talk to Kim Jaxon, a Professor of English at Chico State (both or our alma mater!) about what it means to raise a reader. about kim jaxon Dr. Jaxon is a Professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at California State University, Chico and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research for Undergraduate Education (UED). She received her Ph.D. at UC, Berkeley in the Language & Literacy, Society & Culture program in the Graduate School of Education. Her research interests focus on theories of literacy, particularly digital literacies, the teaching of writing, course design, and teacher education. Honored to be awarded the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) College Teaching Excellence award in 2014; the Outstanding Teacher at Chico State 2019-2020; the Diversity & Inclusion Award in 2019; and the Chico Rotary Educator of the Year in 2021 You can find more from Dr. Jaxon on her website. books we metioned Smile King and Kayla Star Girl The Wild Robot The Guncle Hello Beautiful Home Before Dark The Book of Delights Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Spare other resources Reading in the Wild Nerdy Book Club Common Sense Media GET 50% OFF A SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP Our listeners know my love and devotion for a certain big box store, but you might be surprised to know there's a new big box store in my life.  Sam's Club offers the bulk pantry staples, snacks, and fresh produce you've come to expect, but it also offers a wide variety of home goods, electronics, toys, and even gas stations at most locations. You can even Scan & Go as you shop, which means that you are spending less time in line to check out. All you have to do is scan the barcodes as you add things to your cart, go through a special line to finish the process, and you're on your way!  Right now, Okayest Moms listeners can get a Sam's Club membership for only $25, which is 50% off. SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

This is for EVERYONE!! Got kids?? Take a listen. 2 former public-school teachers. Now fully immersed in the homeschool community. Join them on this episode as Raising Readers Founder, Nikolai, shares the importance of connecting with learners first, understanding the intricate details of brain science, the need to get through our 'state of alert', and the extraordinary assignment of being a 'parent'. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae & Aliyah!! Homeschool Yo Kids Organization provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! Guest: Nikolai Pizarro @raisingreaders For over 10 years, Nikolai Pizarro, has worked to empower predominantly Black and Brown parents and caregivers, particularly segments further marginalized by socioeconomic factors, with science based frameworks of early brain development, literacy instruction, non-violent discipline, and self-directed education. Her book, Ring the Alarm, has been used by programs sponsored by Brooklyn Kindergarten Society and the Department of Health. She has facilitated workshops at hundreds of preschools and private early childhood centers, including over 300 Early Start and Head Start Centers.  Over the past 8 years, as her own unschooling journey with her son has unfolded, her work has increasingly included private and small group coaching and collaboration with families looking to transition from conventional schooling to self-directed models and just as importantly, a commitment to reconnect with our assignment to children rather than the school system, curriculum, values, and metrics. "This work is bigger than where and how children do school. This work is in defense of childhood and our divine assignment to center humanity and belonging. " she shares.  As a response to the collective disconnection throughout the covid pandemic, she started the facebook group BIPOC-led Homeschooling & Communities of Care SUPPORT, for BIPOC families and co-conspirators committed to Black and Brown liberation with now over 3,000 members, a free community text line, 404-737-1065, which reminds parents to center humanity at home, an early literacy system (The Foundation Bag),  and has initiated a project to turn her own home into a self-directed, forest school and permaculture, mixed age co-op. She is also the creator of a free adaptable arts-ed curriculum, B.A.E. Black Art Excursion, consultant with Anahsa Consulting, and a certified Forest School Director. Raising Readers | RaisingReaders (fromhighchairtofreedom.com) Download the Homeschool Yo Kids App!! Homeschool Yo Kids - Apps on Google Play Homeschool Yo Kids on the App Store (apple.com) IG:Jae (@homeschoolyokids)  Aliyah| Homeschool Motherhood & Style (@homeschoolingmamawithstyle)  HomeschoolYoKids (@homeschoolyokidseducationalpod)  Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2* ‎The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple Music The Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotify chrisnteeb.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support

Raising Readers, Home as Epicenter with Nikolai Pizarro, Episode 26 From an MBA to Literacy Advocate, Nikolai Pizarro believes deeply in the power of community. She embodied self-directed education early and flew under the radar in school by learning advanced math with a neighbor that eventually landed her acceptance to the University of Chicago much to the surprise of one high school teacher in particular. When she became pregnant, while managing a tax refund franchise, her attention shifted to studying brain science. She realized that the studies on early childhood development were largely based on her demographic. This motivated Nikolai to share what she learned with others and to build up her community by disseminating information and empowering parents. To date, she has worked with over 500 organizations and 2000 children! We also discuss her experiences with public school as a parent and how her son was severely impacted early on. While her original goal was to support schools from the inside and maintain the philosophy of “centering home” and “home as epicenter”, it became clear that the school setting was not what he needed. Nikolai's story is powerful, her work is a force for positive change, and she is a shining example of when there's a will, there's a way. To learn more about her literacy work and to support her mission you can follow Nikolai on Instagram @raisingreaders and visit her websites: https://www.fromhighchairtofreedom.com/ https://www.homeasepicenter.com/ Sold a Story (link below) is the investigate report we touched on that uncovered the literacy issues in our public schools. https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Interested in live gatherings to discuss topics about learning and living consciously with your children? Join us over on The Barefoot Playground. Follow Missy on Instagram @letemgobarefoot

Our country is facing a literacy crisis with 130 million adults reading below 6th grade level according to the U.S. Department of Education. At the other end of the continuum, Prosperity for All reports that only 35% of public school students in the U.S. are proficient readers by 4th grade. Literacy attainment, and academic achievement are two vital catalysts for a population's growth, economically, and politically. Educators and policymakers are grappling with the implications of this crisis. My guest today is one of them -- Maya Smart, a parent educator, literacy advocate, and author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six. She shares tips to help parents to build foundational skills and cultivate a love of reading in young children. Learn more about Maya Smart at https://mayasmart.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve. Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform. - Follow Sadeqa on Instagram Visit Sadeqa's Website - Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Do your kids hate reading? Do they whine whenever they see a book, and would they rather just play on their tablet? Often, when our kids are young they love being read to but once they learn how to read on their own, the process becomes a chore. After this episode, you will be ready to try strategies that you can use to help develop a love of books in your kids- whether they are independent readers or not. Sign Up for the Raising Readers Together Free Event https://readingbettertogether.thrivecart.com/raising-readers-together/ Join the Homeschool Reading Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/469213028355642

Celebrating 400 episodes of The History of Literature, Jacke and Mike respond to a listener poll and choose the Top 10 Episodes We Must Do in the Future. Additional listening suggestions: Episode 83 - Overrated! Top 10 Books You Don't Need to Read Episode 149 - Raising Readers (aka the Power of Literature in an Imperfect World) Episode 92 - The Books of Our Lives Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been asked about spelling and the connection to reading science more times than we can count. Today, we talk with expert J. Richard Gentry, who tells us all about spelling and how it connects to our speech and language system. Moreover, he supplies teachers with practical, meaningful, science of reading-aligned strategies to teach spelling. Resources The book Brain Words by J. Richard Gentry and Gene OuletteRichard's Blog, Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers (An Expert Guide for Parents) Connect with Melissa & LoriTwitterInstagramFacebookRelated EpisodesEp. 65: Talking with the Literacy Documentary Team: The Truth About ReadingEp. 70: Science of Reading Part 1: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early Literacy Ep. 23: Emily Hanford Epically Defines the Science of Reading

Courtney Shelton, an IRL friend, joins me today to talk about friendship, community building within the local church, even as a pastor's wife, raising readers.  We laugh so much in this episode and talk about real authentic living.  I'm so grateful for Courtney: her authentic living and sharing and the wisdom that pours out of her through her walk with Christ.Come join us!Courtney Shelton on IGMercy Charlotte (their church)

When Chelsey and Sara found out we were both expecting new family members, literally just a few days apart, many conversations of course turned to all things pregnancy and baby. We wanted to consider how motherhood would impact our reading lives and today we're thrilled to have Anne Bogel on the podcast to talk about raising readers and reading in the hazy newborn days. Anne is an author, blogger, and host of the What Should I Read Next podcast. She's also one of our favorite literary therapists, who happens to be a mom of four. In this conversation, we talk about simple strategies to encourage a love of reading in kids as well as tips for maintaining a robust reading life as a new parent. And, of course, we couldn't let Anne leave without recommending a few books to us! She shares some of her favorites for readalouds alongside some adult fiction that touches on themes of parenthood. Preorder Anne's new book journal, My Reading Life (out September 21st), to access a batch of preorder goodies that are perfect for avid readers. And keep up with Anne's reading life by following her on Instagram at @annebogel and @whatshouldireadnext or by visiting her blog ModernMrsDarcy.com. For more bonus episodes, nerdy classes, and extra book talk,  join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us  on Instagram or Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates and behind-the-scenes info. Get two audiobooks for the price of one from Libro.fm. Use our Libro.fm affiliate code NOVELPAIRINGS and support independent bookstores.   Books mentioned: Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Kevin Lewis Press Here by Herve Tullet Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by John Archambault and Bill Martin The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger  Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger  Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger  The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili Landslide by Susan Conley Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan

This episode is all about raising readers - from how to help a struggling reader, to how to make reading fun and enticing.Things I Mentioned:Heidi on Instagram@droppinknowledgewithheidiNaomi on Instagram@readlikearockstarRead Aloud Revivalhttps://readaloudrevival.comKidliterate Podcasthttps://kidliteratepodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carly Shuler is on the #RWYK #Podcast to explain how digital media, combined with thoughtful instruction design can lead to positive learning outcomes, whether you have a struggling reader or one that needs more of a challenge. Click here to visit Hoot Reading - https://www.hootreading.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben discuss the importance of reading for the Christian family

Senior literary agent Erica Rand Silverman and Emily Nolan speak about how caregivers can value the power of reading to increase resilience in - and inspire - their young children. Erica has worked in publishing for over a decade, and advocates for authors and works that empower the well-being of young readers everywhere. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Eria: @ericarsilverman and @stimolaliterarystudio Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

Senior literary agent Erica Rand Silverman and Emily Nolan speak about how caregivers can value the power of reading to increase resilience in - and inspire - their young children. Erica has worked in publishing for over a decade, and advocates for authors and works that empower the well-being of young readers everywhere. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Eria: @ericarsilverman and @stimolaliterarystudio Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

In this episode of Cover to Cover, Montecito Library Branch Manager, Kim Crail, and Community Relations Librarian, Jace Turner, talk with podcaster Sarah Powers about her experience returning to her hometown during a pandemic with school-aged children, and how she and her family are creating a new sense of community in the era of social distancing.

Join us today as we talk about reading. It's such a powerful gift that we get to share with our children! This fun episode gives you practical tips to cultivate readers in your home. You can find Betsy at GatheringAround.com You can find Tina at RaisingKidsonYourKnees.org A Flying Arrow Production

Message from Akilah“I felt compelled to bring the sounds of my current city into this episode. I literally missed my deadline to submit the raw audio, because Spirit said Don’t record that intro in the corner of your closet, Sis. Instead, open your window, let the city sound off while you try to speak to some of what you’re feeling. I obeyed. And later that evening, the voices and emotions of the people of Atlanta sounded off too, in the form of peaceful protest. I was able to see some of it from our apartment, and I watched with Kris, Marley, and Sage, swaying in between a stream of emotions ranging from anger to exhaustion. I didn’t know that the audio I was called to document, to hold, would be the calm before yet another storm here in the American South. Peaceful protests were interrupted by police; humans raged; the government retaliated; helicopters and curfews circled the city; more rage, more fear, more resistance.Anti-Black racism and the myth of white supremacy are present and prevalent now, as has always been the case in this country. And while some shit stays the same--violent, horrific, hateful--some things are changing, too. Where are you finding positive change around you? Seek it out, amplify it, fixate if you need to. Do what you can to remind yourself that storms come and go, but we have, and will always, find ways to weather them, and eventually to thrive despite them. I believe that. I believe in Black people. I believe that we can organize and plan and divest and dismantle and learn and lead and listen and love our way to liberation.” #blacklivesmatterIn this fifth deschooling release party session we talk with Danii Oliver, mother of two children, unschooler and owner of the Natural Beverage Brands: Island to Island Brewery, House of Juice and Brooklyn Jun Brew. Until now we had been focusing on the pivot and what is deschooling causing to pivot away from. This time Danii tells us about how she gave it a different approach, she realized that for her, pivoting wasn’t liberation, she decided to do something else instead.Akilah talks about the importance of communal spaces and shares Deschooling: It’s A Thing!, an Eclectic Learning Network project, a global, monthly, virtual meetup for caregivers who are committed to explore ways to shift their parenting practices. This was made in joint effort with the Alliance for Self-Directed Education.Community bonds us and makes us aware of the importance to pause and nurture ourselves. Akilah shares her experience joining in one of the community sessions with Nikolai and Takiema from Raising Readers, they give us great resources on Self-Directed Education and self care.Akilah shares Betterhelp.com/fareofthefreechild as a resource for mental health. FOFC subscribers have 10% off in their first month.Here's Danii on episode 149, Self-Reclamation and Self-Directed Education.Here's Danii’s Instagram.Pre-order Akilah’s book.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/akilah)

Tips for how to help your kids fall in love with books. Raising readers is possible, even with big families, dyslexia, and a busy family. These are the things Karen and Michelle do to help their kids love reading!

Tips for how to help your kids fall in love with books. Raising readers is possible, even with big families, dyslexia, and a busy family. These are the things Karen and Michelle do to help their kids love reading!

Fostering a love for reading in our children! Let's talk about how to get our children involved in reading and how to build their literacy skills from a young age. We talk about library story times, book parties with friends, tag sale sites and SO MUCH MORE! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raisinglegacies/support

Sage Black, and Claire Brown welcome Sara Girardin to talk about raising readers, how the library fits into modern life, and yearly reading goals.

Megan Daley is an award winning teacher - librarian and author of the book Raising Readers, a no-nonsense guide about how to get kids to fall in love with books. Megan talks with Olivia about why reading is essential for children (and adults!) the difficulties of writing a book she didn’t want to write, and whether or not she has Hermione’s time turner.Books mentioned:Raising Readers by Megan DaleyLittle Cloud by Robert TallonSo Much to Tell You by John MarsdenDicey’s Song by Cynthia VoigtWinnie the Pooh by AA MilneMatilda by Roald DahlBridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonHarry Potter by JK RowlingLove, Simon by Becky AlbertalliInanimate Alice by BradField Narrative Designs Inc.Nevermoor by Jessica TownsendMapmaker Chronicles by Allison TaitFlowers in the Attic by V.C AndrewsAs Happy As Here by Jane GodwinSick Bay by Nova WeetmanGo Go and the Silver Shoes by Jane GodwinMinnie and the Superguys by Jane GodwinPolly and Buster by Sally RippinPercy Jackson by Rick Riordan

How do you encourage young children to read books? In the age of the Internet and electronic gadgets, is the library still relevant? Are there practical steps you could take to help your child fall in love with reading books? We talk about these questions and many more in this episode of Chatabout Children. Key Learnings I talked with Megan about: • What led her to become a teacher-librarian • What compelled her to write a book about nurturing a child’s love for reading • How to choose the right book to read to your child • Megan’s opinion on physical books versus eBooks • Why you should avoid mass-produced books in department stores and where to look instead • Why audiobooks are awesome • How teachers can inspire children to love books • How to make sure that our children balance reading with physical and social activities

Early Childhood teacher, Megan then studied to become a teacher librarian and later attained her Masters of innovative teaching and learning. She’s currently the teacher librarian at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School in Brisbane, Queensland.Megan has just published her first book, Raising Readers, How to Nurture a Child’s Love of Books (She says sleep is overrated).I sat with Megan to discuss the invaluable job professional teacher-librarians do in our schools, and why they're a resource we need to fight to keep.Join the #studentsneedschoollibraries movement. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Megan Daley is an incredible teacher. Originally qualified as an Early Childhood teacher, Megan then studied to become a teacher librarian and later attained her Masters of innovative teaching and learning. She’s currently the teacher librarian at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School in Brisbane, Queensland.Megan was recently awarded the Queensland Teacher Librarian of the Year by the School Library Association of Queensland and is a former national vice-president of the Children's Book Council of Australia, she is on the Queensland chapter of the board of the Australian Children's Laureate and on the Publications Committee of the National Library of Australia.Megan’s also mum to two delightful girls, and has just published her first book, Raising Readers, How to Nurture a Child’s Love of Books (She says sleep is overrated).I sat with Megan to chat about her book, and how to nurture a love of reading in our students.Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know kids can be clumsy but what happens when your kid gets a little unsteady at a museum surrounded by expensive artefacts? Well, that's exactly what happened to a mum in Switzerland, and it cost her 90 grand! Plus Holly and Andrew chat to award-winning teacher/librarian Megan Daley about how we can get young boys interested in reading. And we answer a listener dilemma that was tailor-made for Holly Wainwright because it's all about tea. CONTACT US Your hosts are Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo With thanks to Megan Daley You can purchase Megan's book 'Raising Readers' here; https://www.booktopia.com.au/raising-readers-megan-daley/prod9780702262579.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3v7Y2Jqu4wIVhw4rCh1qMwcgEAQYASABEgJ6wvD_BwE Share your nail or fail by leaving us a message on 02 8999 9386. Fling us an e-mail: tgm@mamamia.com.au Or join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ This podcast was produced by Rachael Hart This Glorious Mess is a podcast by Mamamia. Explore more Mamamia podcasts: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery," by Renee Treml, and Julie reviews, "Raising Readers," by Megan Daley. Author Links: http://reneesartwork.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery Author: Renee Treml Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: April 2019 ISBN: 9781760523954 Author Links: https://childrensbooksdaily.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Raising Readers Author: Megan Daley Format: Paperback Publisher: University of Queensland Press Date: April 2019 ISBN: 9780702262579 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

In this episode, we celebrate the superheroes of any school - Teacher Librarians! Hear from three super passionate TL's about their roles, their initiatives, the importance of keeping school libraries, and some brilliant book recommendations. Meet Megan Daley of book blog Children's Book Daily fame, and hear more about her brand new book, Raising Readers. Discover a TL with a wealth of experience, Louise Brooks (who reveals her love of Twitter-stalking favourite authors - we approve!). There's also a fun chat with TL Lizzy Martin - hear more about her amazing school library, plus join the virtual fun as we gatecrash her book trivia night! Read the show notes: www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-30/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

In this episode, I share my opinion on your role when it comes to your kid’s homework. I discuss some mindset shifts around learning differences like ADHD, anxious kids, dyslexia and dysgraphia. I also share my top tips for helping your kids to become lifelong readers. I think you might be surprised by some of my experiences and how my approach is different than what you might be hearing from “the educators”.  Notes:  If you find yourself feeling defensive about why their learning difference justifies the need for you to sit with them day in and day out and manage their workload, I’d like to invite you to explore a few questions: Is your child in the right school? Have you communicated with the school/teacher and advocated for the right kind of support for your child. Remember, they are spending 7-8 hours a day at that school and if your child is not spending that time learning the way their brain requires, well that’s a helluva lot of wasted time. Think back in your own life to the things you’ve accomplished and feel proudest about. Was there a challenge involved that you overcame? How did you do it? Were you scrappy and resourceful? Was someone holding your hand helping you figure it out? Recap: Stop sitting with your kids while they do their homework. If you’re doing this, it’s a sign that things need to shift. If your child has a learning difference, advocate by communicating with their teacher that they need to get the resources during the 7-8 hours during their school day. If your kid is in the wrong learning environment and homework is the bane of YOUR existence, find a better situation. It’s 2019 and we have this awesome resource called the internet - there are many different virtual educational options… Turn off the screens at night and read with and/or next to your kids and stop timing them! If you don’t know how to make these shifts, reach out to me for support http://Randirubenstein.com/discovery Get my Free Guide! This guide contains the condensed nuggets of my mind mastering parenting recipe. I've been developing my signature Mastermind Parenting method for over twenty years and I'm BEEEyond thrilled to share it with you. It has the power not to just improve the conversations and relationships in your family but digging in and doing this work will change your life. I can't wait for you to get started so I can teach you everything! Head over here to get your copy https://mastermindparenting.com/freeguide Apply for Free Coaching! Thank you so much for listening and being an amazing mama that listens to parenting podcasts! I absolutely love connecting with other moms during the Real Coaching with Randi monthly segment and share their story. If you would like to get some free coaching on a future episode, head over to https://mastermindparenting.com/freecoaching/ and hit the Apply button. Get my book! Hear about my family history and the tools that have helped me replace old parenting patterns that simply don’t work with these puzzling kiddos. It's my way of paying it forward as a human that wants our kids to experience a kinder and more generous world. Head over here to get your copy https://mastermindparenting.com/book Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Canadian Children’s Book Centre award nominees have been revealed, and the 2019 Forest of Reading lists will be close behind. I am happy to announce this year’s nominees for the Sylvan-sponsored Amy Mathers Teen Book Award are: The Agony of Bun O’Keefe by Heather Smith, Everything Beautiful is not Ruined by Danielle Younge-Ullman, The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, Munro vs. the Coyote by Darren Groth, and The Way Back Home by Allan Stratton!For the past few years, kidlit author, founder of Raising Readers, and Giller Prize marketing manager Michelle Kadarusman has been inviting me to Between the Pages: An Evening with the Scotiabank Giller Prize Finalists. It’s an evening filled with readings and powerful discussion about writing processes and ideas, as well as the creative muse. Every year it inspires me, and every year since the beginning I’ve thought how awesome it would be to have a similar discussion with my favourite people – teen authors.So this year, we did! I can still hardly believe it, but as I’ve learned since I started volunteering at the CCBC, the Canadian kidlit community is unfailingly generous. We coordinated five different schedules and three different time zones to get together in person, through Skype, Facetime and a long-distance phone line to include authors all the way from British Columbia to the United Kingdom. All to talk about teen books. It was like a dream – except it was real.I hope you enjoy the results – sadly, we lost Cherie Dimaline about halfway through and had to keep going without her – but a good time was had by all. Special thanks go to Emma Hunter and Robin Smith for their technical assistance with recording and sound editing – I could not have done it without them.While I am looking forward to finding out the winner at the TD Book Awards on October 29th, I am reminded of Allan Stratton’s insight during our podcast – that while awards pick out a few books to showcase, their main purpose is to highlight the category. The book nominees are exceptional this year and I highly recommend them, but are also just a small representation of the excellence 2017 had to offer in Canadian teen fiction.Until next month, Happy Reading!*Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.Support the show (http://bookcentre.ca/support-us/donations)

We love books, and we hope our kids grow up to love them too…but how do we get there? Meagan and Sarah break down the ways we encourage literacy and a love of reading in our homes–without piling on the pressure. We talk about reading aloud, reading for homework, encouraging reluctant readers, and modeling a The post Raising Readers & Our Favorite Holiday Books: Episode 186 appeared first on The Mom Hour.

Sarah Clarkson is an author, a blogger, and a student of theology. She's the author of Read for the Heart, Caught Up in a Story, and Journeys of Faithfulness, as well as her latest titled, Book Girl (a Woman's Guide to the Reading Life). Through blogs, books, and her current research, she explores the theological significance of story, the intersection of theology and imagination, and the formative power of beauty. She writes regularly about her adventures at sarahclarkson.com and is at slow work on a novel. She can often be found with a cup of good coffee in one of the many quaint corners amid Oxford's "dreaming spires," where she lives in a red-doored cottage with her husband, Thomas and their daughter, Lilian. What we chat about: how studying theology and theodicy has affected Sarah’s faith believing that God is still good when circumstances are bad battling to take every thought captive when dealing with OCD the power of words and encouragement for new readers God’s faithfulness in the valley of loneliness Links mentioned: The Great Divorce J.R.R. Tolkien Elizabeth Goudge Pilgrim’s Inn Wendell Barry Hannah Coulter Clark’s Shoes Connect with Sarah: website | instagram | facebook | twitter Connect with Emily: website I instagram I facebook I patreon Episode Sponsors: Brooklinen: get $20 off + free shipping with code SWP Prep Dish: get a free 2 week trial at prepdish.com/swp Audible: start your 30 day trial + 1 free book using the link or text “SWP” to 500500 Natural Red: get 15% off your order + free shipping on orders over $50 with code SWP Support the show: Patreon | Amazon Share the Struggle! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love the Struggle Well Project? Please leave a review here!

Jacke and Mike respond to an email from a listener who is about to become a father and wondering about the role of literature in the life of a young child. Works and authors discussed include J.K. Rowling, Phillip Pullman, Andrew Motion, Dr. Seuss, Sandra Boynton, The Great Brain series, Bedtime for Frances, Frog and Toad, Beatrix Potter, Martin Amis, James Mill, John Stuart Mill, The Beatles, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, the Moomintroll books, Nick Hornby. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature. Find out more at historyofliterature.com, jackewilson.com, or by following Jacke and Mike on Twitter at @thejackewilson and @literatureSC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this webinar, members of the VVUSD leadership team shared how they used the five-step FRS planning process to create their district’s FRS action plan. They described the process used during their two years of intense planning and collaboration with various departments within the district, along with input from parent groups. Through this systematic research-based process, they created a dynamic plan that puts their students first and provides them with opportunities to acquire twenty-first-century career skills that will carry them into the future.

Crystal Paschal is a wife, mom of 3 boys, and a teacher-turned-homeschooling parent. She’s also the bookworm behind Fundamental Children’s Books, an online resource that helps parents find great books for their kids. Crystal loves to read (of course!), and she also loves running, crochet, and a good cup of coffee. You can find her online at itsfundamental.info. Crystal and I discuss why reading is so important to our family culture. Reading to our children is like glue that brings us together to have a shared experience. Reading conveys to our children that reading is an important value. Reading books that express our values also helps teach our children those values, such as empathy, or resilience. Start making reading a habit, even if it's just five minutes a day. Put away that shame that you aren't doing enough if you aren't reading the "right" amount or at the "right" times. The right amount, and the right times, are the amounts and times that work for your family.  Audiobooks can be a great way to get into reading. There are lots of ways to access great audiobooks. Of course there's Audible, or you can use your local library app to borrow audiobooks, and CDs from the library. Or you could check out LibriVox.org where you can access any public domain audiobooks. (Side note: I gave volunteering at LibriVox a try, and you can listen to my chapter (15) in Little Women, here). We like to listen to books while we're doing chores, having quiet play time, or while we're driving. Also, Institute for Excellence in Writing, iew.com has great resources. One of my favorites: LibrariesofHope.com Find more from Crystal at Website Facebook Instagram https://twitter.com/ItsFundamental (Twitter) Pinterest   Join the Family Success Toolkit Free Membership http://homeandfamilyculture.com

We discuss what our reading life was like growing up, what reading looks like with our kids these days, our favorite childhood books, and our hopes for our kids as they become readers.Find more information about food and books we mention in this episode in our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/raising-readers/Enter our Pod-iversary Instant Pot giveaway here (closes October 31, 2017): http://friendlierpodcast.com/pod-iversary-instant-pot-giveaway/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The benefits of being a reader enhance every moment of our life. From the moment a child is born, reading is an essential activity. Get ideas on how to grow readers for a lifetime of success. As we say at Be the Star You Are!®, “To be a leader, you must be a reader. Read, lead, succeed!” How do you teach your children the importance of financial independence? Are they financially literate? Tips on how to talk early, often, and help them invest regularly. The power of a smile has been documented by activists, singers, and authors since time immemorial. When we feel great, a smile comes naturally. Find out why smiling is good for your health.

Did you know March is National Reading Month? Because living books are so very good, every month is all about reading in our house! But in honor of this annual celebration of reading, I thought I’d take some time to share some of my best tips for raising readers. Listen or read more at https://ourjourneywestward.com/11-tips-for-raising-readers/

Anne talks with author and speaker Deidra Riggs, whose book, Every Little Thing: Making a World of Difference Right Where You Are, was published last October.Anne and Deidra discuss Deidra's wonderful childhood memories of reading, why she chose one of the greatest writers of all time as her "hated" book, how the right book just finds you sometimes, and why she's on the naughty list at her local library.Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Deidra should read next!Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN Instagram

Reading ought to be fun, but can sometimes be a stressful topic for parents. In Episode 13 of Edit Your Life, Christine interviews Amy Mascott, co-author of Raising a Rock-Star Reader: 75 Quick Tips to Help Your child Develop a Lifelong Love of Reading, a nonjudgmental book loaded with great ideas. Listen in to hear: why you need not correct your kids’ speech, a clever way to teach kids literacy using your phone (what?), how to help reluctant readers, how to balance your own reading time and reading with older kids, and whether or not to monitor content. Do you have a question, comment, or show topic idea for us? Would you like to sponsor an upcoming episode? We’d love to hear from you via facebook.com/edityourlifeshow, by tagging your Instagram or Twitter posts with #edityourlifeshow, or via edityourlifeshow@gmail.com. You’ll find show notes for this episode, including links to resources we’ve mentioned, at bostonmamas.com + parenthacks.com.

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/

From ‘Raising Readers’ to raising awareness for colorectal cancer, Maine has many innovative wellness programs created with the health of the community in mind. Learn more through our discussions with Deborah Deatrick, Senior Vice President of Community Health Education at MaineHealth and Dr. Kathleen Fairfield of the Maine Center Shared Decision Making Program. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/03/caring-for-community-81/