Podcasts for Ages 4–11

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. iTunes Subscription | RSS Feed

Episode 4—Summer Adventures
Summer is here! Emily and guests recommend the perfect books to take along on your vacation. Suggested books include the first installment of The Penderwicks series and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever.
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Published June 24, 2008

Episode 3—Delicious Summer Treats
Can't take the summer heat? Get into the kitchen! Emily and guests explore a number of ways to get children reading and writing recipes and having fun with food. Suggested books include The Spatulatta Cookbook and Fairy Tale Feasts.
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Published June 5, 2008

Episode 2—Playful Poetry Books to Share
In this episode, Emily and guest Sylvia Vardell explore fun ways to read poetry with children. Suggested books include I'll Read to You, You Read to Me, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, and Love That Dog.
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Published May 2, 2008

Episode 1—Celebrating the Earth
Every day is Earth Day! Emily shares her story of children inspired by The Lorax and how they might take action with 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. Emily also explores science and nature activities with guest Sharon Betty and The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.
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Published April 2, 2008

Podcasts for Ages 11–18

Text Messages: Recommendations for Teen Readers Scott Filkins provides families, educators, and out-of-school practitioners recommendations to pass along to adolescent readers. Each episode features one in-depth recommendation plus suggestions of several other related books, audiobooks, or films that will engage and excite teen readers. iTunes Subscription | RSS Feed

Episode 4 —Amazing Adventures
Adventure stories tend to share common elements such as exotic settings and courageous characters, but each adventure is as unique as the teen and preteen readers who enjoy adventure novels. In this episode, Scott will share a wide range of diverse adventures, including Geraldine McCaughrean's The White Darkness.
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Published June 30, 2008

Episode 3—Life's Journeys: Help along the Way
Adolescent readers may already be familiar with the important roles that mentors play in their lives and in books and movies (such as Surf's Upand Star Wars). Tap into teen and preteen readers' interest in adolescent-mentor relationships with Walter Mosley's 47 and several other engaging books and films.
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Published June 2, 2008

Episode 2—Teen Time Travel
Readers with an interest in science fiction—or those who are simply curious about what the future may hold—will surely find something they like in this episode. Scott discusses Neal Shusterman’s novel Unwind and five other books, all set in the future, that you’ll want to recommend to adolescent readers.
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Published April 25, 2008

Episode 1—Teen Identity and Tough Situations
In this episode, Scott discusses the graphic novel American Born Chinese as well as five other recommended titles by a diverse array of authors. Each book explores characters who struggle to know when to stay true to themselves in the face of a challenging situation—or when to compromise, change, and grow.
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Published April 2, 2008

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.

		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.  Show Notes | Watch Now
		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. Show Notes | Watch Now
		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. Show Notes | Watch Now
		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. Show Notes | Watch Now
		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. Show Notes | Watch Now