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Looking for book recommendations for children and teens? Want to see reading, discussion, and other learning activities in action? ReadWriteThink’s podcast and video content has been developed to provide families, tutors, and out of school caregivers additional support in encouraging reading, writing, and learning all year long.

Podcasts for Ages 4–11

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Chatting About Books:
Recommendations for Young Readers

Emily Manning chats with kids, parents, and teachers about the best in children’s literature for ages 4 through 11. Discussions include reading tips and fun activities to do with children before, during, and after reading.

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Episode 10—Alphabet Books for All Ages
Alphabet books can be used not just to teach young children their letters, but also as a springboard for older elementary students to learn about specific topics. Find alphabet books to inspire and educate the entire family in this episode.
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Published December 18, 2008

Episode 9—Fractured Fairy Tales
Tired of the same old books? Try on these “fractured” tales for a fun twist on familiar stories. Featured books include Rapunzel’s Revenge, Bubba the Cowboy Prince, and Petite Rouge.
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Published November 25, 2008

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Podcasts for Ages 11–18

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Text Messages:
Recommendations for Teen Readers

Hosts Jennifer Buehler and Scott Filkins provide families, educators, and out-of-school practitioners recommendations to pass along to adolescent readers. Each episode features in-depth recommendations that will engage and excite teen readers.

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Episode 10 — Celebrating the African American Read-In
Tune in for recommendations of both old and new titles by distinguished African American authors who write for teens.  Featured books range from historical novels to contemporary explorations of African American life in both urban and suburban settings.
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Published December 22, 2008

Episode 9 — A Conversation with John Green
In the three novels he's written so far, John provides readers with smart characters, humorous situations, and deeply philosophical themes.  Tune in to hear John discuss why he writes for teens, what he believes readers can gain from their English classes, and some of the thinking behind his newest book, Paper Towns.
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Published December 3, 2008

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Videos

ReadWriteThink videos demonstrate online interactive tools as well as share content and strategies you can use with children to have fun while enhancing learning.

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Helping a Teen Plan and Conduct an Interview
Interviewing family members or friends can be a valuable way for teens and preteens to learn about themselves and their families. In this video, a father helps a teen prepare for an interview with his mother. 
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Observing and Discussing with a Child
Children learn by being exposed to new experiences and by asking and answering questions about what they’ve seen and heard.  This video shows a child and adult engaged in the activities of observation and discussion.
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Making a Stapleless Book
See ReadWriteThink’s popular Stapleless Book tool in action, as an adult and child demonstrate the process of going from printed page to book with just one cut and a few folds.
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Reading a Picture Book with a Child
Make the most of the experience of reading with a young child by using simple before, during, and after reading questions and activities.
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Acting out a Story with a Child
Watch an adult and child bring a Mother Goose rhyme to life, moving from reading, to selecting a text to perform, to preparing a presentation for family and friends.
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