End Book Deserts
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFeatures the innovative people and programs who spread the love of books and reading culture in our nation’s high poverty areas.
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Exploring Scholastic's Impact on Literacy
February 06, 2024 20:21 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MBExploring Scholastic's Impact on Literacy and Book Access In this episode of End Book Deserts, the podcast discusses book access and literacy culture with Judy Newman, the Chief Impact Officer of Scholastic. Newman shares how Scholastic, a member of the National Book Access Association, is advancing the work of organizations that distribute books and promoting reading for pleasure among children. She touches upon the company's multiple initiatives, such as partnering with organizations lik...
Books on the Bus
November 13, 2023 19:15 - 29 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of the End Book Deserts Podcast, Dr. Molly Ness interviews authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, who share their experiences and adventures during a year-long road trip to visit Title I schools in all 50 states. They discuss their mission to provide free books to under-resourced areas, the impact of their visits on students, and the research conducted during the trip. They also reveal their plans for the future, including online virtual school visits. Tune in to learn more ...
Meet the Writers
September 25, 2023 13:13 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBWe kick off the new season with New York's Meet the Writers! Meet the Writers has reached more than 45,000 students citywide and distributed 25,000 books signed by visiting authors. Their collaboration with schools helps to create a culture of literacy and reading.
GELF & Scholastic team up in Tennessee
August 03, 2023 17:11 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBWe revisit the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation working to end book deserts in Tennessee, with support from Scholastic.
New Worlds Reading Initiative
July 03, 2023 13:49 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBFind out how the state of Florida is earmarking funds in recent legislation to #endbookdeserts.
A Conversation with Pitney Bowes About Literacy
June 05, 2023 16:17 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBI love when many people come to the table to bring books to kids. That's why we are excited to create this episode with Kathleen Ryan Mufson and Pitney Bowes.
Drag Story Hour
April 03, 2023 17:03 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBWe're thrilled today to be joined by Jonathan Hamilton who is the executive director of the Drag Story Hour!
Diverse Books for All Coalition
March 06, 2023 14:47 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBJoin Carolyn Lyons and Kyle Zimmer to understand this new coalition advocating for literacy equity!
Brooklyn Book Bodega
January 25, 2023 14:51 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB VideoBrooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.
KPMG
January 17, 2023 15:19 - 24 minutes - 45 MBFind out how this financial firm commits to literacy.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
October 17, 2022 19:07 - 30 minutes - 29 MBFind out how Dollar General Literacy Foundation commits to the work to #endbookdeserts
Reading For Our Lives with Maya Smart
July 11, 2022 22:22 - 27 minutes - 40.7 MBFind out how parents can become literacy advocates.
Jennifer Nielsen
May 03, 2022 14:19 - 29 minutes - 43.6 MBMiddle grade author Jennifer Nielsen chats libraries, book access, and building reading culture.
E Train & End Book Deserts
April 11, 2022 17:42 - 25 minutes - 37.1 MBI turn the microphone on my youngest guest to discuss ways to motivate young readers.
I Love Books
February 13, 2022 19:33 - 39 minutes - 57.4 MBTune in for a conversation with literacy expert Cornelius Minor and Jonathon Beatty - as we chat hip hop, literacy, and entrepreneurship.
World Read Aloud Day 2022
January 20, 2022 21:26 - 27 minutes - 42 MBCelebrate the power of connecting through text on February 2, 2022. Join me as I chat with Dwaine Millard, Senior VP of Literacy Initiatives at Scholastic.
Busload of Books
January 03, 2022 13:38 - 37 minutes - 55.9 MBJoin authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr as they discuss their yearlong adventure - driving a school bus (with their four children) across the country visiting Title 1 schools in the work to #endbookdeserts.
Book 'Em
December 17, 2021 22:28 - 29 minutes - 43.9 MBA look into the work to #endbookdeserts in the greater Nashville area.
Governor's Early Literacy Foundation
September 27, 2021 15:36 - 23 minutes - 34.5 MBDirector James Pond explains how almost 45 million books have found their way to Tennessee’s children in the work to end book deserts.
My Very Own Library
June 14, 2021 13:16 - 35 minutes - 52.3 MBA Chicago-based community literacy program provides students with educational programming and book fairs to #endbookdeserts.
Summer Reading 2021
May 28, 2021 16:35 - 28 minutes - 42.3 MBDiscover the partnership between Scholastic and Save the Children to #endbookdeserts and engage kids nationwide in summer reading.
Always Dream
May 17, 2021 21:21 - 25 minutes - 37.9 MBDiscover how former Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi went from ice skating to literacy activist and the work of her foundation Always Dream to #endbookdeserts.
Reading is Fundamental
May 04, 2021 16:58 - 33 minutes - 48.9 MBSince 1966, this literacy giant has been leading the field in the work to #endbookdeserts
We Need Diverse Books
April 12, 2021 17:13 - 35 minutes - 51.8 MBJoin Cornelius Minor and Nawal Qarooni Casiano in a conversation about books and programs that reflect the stories of our diverse children.
Madison Reading Project
March 19, 2021 20:41 - 20 minutes - 31 MBMadison Reading Project connects our community with free books and literacy enrichment programs that ignite a love for reading.
Young, Black, and Lit
February 26, 2021 18:16 - 22 minutes - 33.1 MBThis Chicago-based group works to #endbookdeserts by distributing affirming, representative books to black children.
World Read Aloud Day 2021
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 63.6 MBJoin literacy advocate Pam Allyn and Superbowl winner turned children's book author Malcolm Mitchell to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.
Blue Manatee Literacy Project
January 11, 2021 15:48 - 27 minutes - 41.6 MBDiscover how an Ohio-based bookstore turned into a full-scale community literacy project.
Reach Out and Read
December 07, 2020 22:04 - 32 minutes - 49.2 MBFind out how the pediatricians promote family literacy and work to #endbookdeserts.
Little Free Library During COVID
November 26, 2020 16:28 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MBLittle Free Library holds a new role in the pandemic and their push to #readincolor.
Reach Incorporated
November 10, 2020 18:58 - 29 minutes - 46.4 MBFind out how DC teens publish books and work to #endbookdeserts in a literacy-building project
Hope in a Box
October 19, 2020 14:52 - 23 minutes - 35.1 MBThis organization donates literature featuring LGBTQ protagonists and coaches educators on LGBTQ themes and inclusive pedagogy - so that all children feel accepted in their communities.
Book Access in a Pandemic
August 25, 2020 21:02 - 28 minutes - 42.5 MBBookSmiles, Book Depot, and United Through Reading respond to the pandemic and their creative solutions to end book deserts.
The Author Experience
July 29, 2020 12:33 - 33 minutes - 49.7 MBFind out how connecting authors and children to share stories is essential to #endbookdeserts.
Unite for Literacy
July 15, 2020 21:34 - 19 minutes - 28.9 MBThis episode explores how the term 'book desert' was coined and overviews the presence of book deserts.
The Leaders Readers Network
June 17, 2020 00:11 - 27 minutes - 41.1 MBThis Texas-based project aims to change the world through education equity and literacy for all.
Pam Allyn & Scholastic
May 20, 2020 12:58 - 27 minutes - 41.3 MBFind out how LitCamp has pivoted during #covid19, and the resources from Scholastic to #endbookdeserts.
Middle Grade Authors Take Action
May 05, 2020 21:06 - 27 minutes - 40.3 MBKimberly Brubaker Bradley and Padma Venkatraman create a literacy initiative and social media movement to end book deserts during the COVID19 pandemic.
Book Access During COVID19
April 27, 2020 19:36 - 21 minutes - 32.9 MBWe check back in with previous guests to see how they’re addressing book access during the COVID pandemic.
Too Small to Fail
April 20, 2020 12:10 - 19 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Clinton Foundation’s early childhood initiative, Too Small to Fail, shows that talking, reading, and singing is learning.
Pajama Program
March 28, 2020 21:28 - 16 minutes - 26.1 MBFind out how books are an essential component of this organization, working to create safe bedtime routines for children living in book deserts.
Baseball and Books
March 17, 2020 19:41 - 30 minutes - 45.7 MBDiscover what a World Series winning pitcher is doing to promote reading culture.
Barbershops and Beyond
March 09, 2020 16:08 - 30 minutes - 44.3 MBThe Conscious Connect and Barbershop Books work to end book deserts across community spaces
Children's Literacy Foundation
March 02, 2020 15:20 - 27 minutes - 43.6 MBJoin author-illustrator Jason Chin and Vermont-based CLIF for how to #endbookdeserts in rural communities.
Book Harvest
February 24, 2020 17:37 - 35 minutes - 52.1 MBFind out more about North Carolina-based Book Harvest and their belief that reading and learning are a right, not a privilege.
Literacy INC
February 17, 2020 15:40 - 15 minutes - 22.8 MBNew York-based LINC ends book deserts through community programming.
Book Love Foundation
February 10, 2020 17:40 - 25 minutes - 38.4 MBTeacher Penny Kittle discusses her foundation’s work to #endbookdeserts by supplying classroom libraries to high school teachers.
Nic Stone
February 03, 2020 12:30 - 29 minutes - 43.5 MBBest selling author Nic Stone discusses her efforts to promote reading culture.
LitWorld and Pam Allyn
January 20, 2020 20:20 - 25 minutes - 39.9 MBPam Allyn explains the collaboration between LitWorld, Scholastic, and World Read Aloud Day.
Books In Baltimore
January 06, 2020 19:42 - 29 minutes - 43.5 MB#OneBookBaltimore and the Maryland Book Bank works to #endbookdeserts in Baltimore and the mid-Atlantic.