For the Love of Literacy
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Podcast #25: Love of Children's Lit & Publishing with Georgia Lininger
April 04, 2024 02:20 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBGeorgia is a mastermind on writing for children and publishing the books! She now runs her own publishing house, Salus Publishing. Tune in to hear more of her story & insights!
Children's Book Series Inspired by Real Life with Liz Leonard
January 04, 2024 06:36 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBJust another fun children's author to author chat with new author Liz Leonard, who published Frizzy Lizzy earlier this year. She has a cute back story to her character & a great story that kids are just eating up!
Bookstore Lovers & Children's Books with Ryan of Dad Suggests
December 14, 2023 21:49 - 58 minutes - 68.2 MBWhile I set out to interview a bookstore owner from Arkansas, this conversation turned into a lovely discussion on children's literature, board & card games, & what I want to be when I grow up; a librarian or bookshop owner! So many good things shared in this episode.
Attunement & Attachment Styles with Wysteria Edwards + Mr. Rogers
November 16, 2023 19:11 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBDid you grow up watching "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood?" If so, Wysteria's chat with me about her research into Mr. Rogers' life (for her book) about attachment styles is probably going to blow your mind. And also make so much sense! She has a new book for you to check out & a website with a plethora of useful information & tips for all attchment types. ...& it's not just limited to children's attachment styles.
All Things Audiobooks!
October 06, 2023 05:56 - 40 minutes - 47 MBHave you become a fan of audiobooks over the years? Have you wondered why audiobooks are good for learning? What the differences are between podcasts and audiobooks? Well please tune in, because Becky Parker Geist is the guru on all things audiobooks; you'll probably want to check out her website & company Pro Audio Voices, the AMPlify app, & her podcast. There's so many good things we get into in this episode!
STEM Interactive Books for Kids & Publishing Startups
September 12, 2023 05:54 - 39 minutes - 46.2 MBIf you're intrigued by STEM & AR, books for kids, traveling the world without leaving your couch, writing for kids or maybe interactive books for kids, this conversation with engineer & creative mind, Riyon Harding, will probably be one of your favorites! And you'll have to go check out her books after this, just so you can see what we were talking about.
The Author Creator Brain of "How to Catch" Books & More!
August 16, 2023 20:51 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBMeet Adam Wallace & the creative genius behind many of his books for children. We had a very long discussion from writing books for kids & publishing, to doing book tours & author visits....plus, my son makes a little appearance & we discuss his love of dinos too.
Raising Kids Who Will Read...& Like It!
August 10, 2023 04:57 - 17 minutes - 20.8 MBIt was time to do a little solo episode & I hope you'll appreciate my thoughts on why we should get kids reading, how to get kids reading & how to make it enjoyable for everyone!
The Publishing Process with Carrie Pierce of Morgan & Pierce Publishing
July 25, 2023 18:12 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MBHave you wanted to learn more about hybrid publishing? What the steps are to get a manuscript ready to publish? Add to that, Miss Carrie has a fascinating background in Hollywood & learned a lot of what she applies to children's literature & hosting storytime from those times. You'll be intrigued by our convo!
Grandpas Who Write Kids Books with Bruce Scharschmidt
July 07, 2023 19:04 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBBruce is a fun, talented grandparent who just wrote & sold his fifth children's book "Tina & the First Tooth Fairy." His theme was sustainability, but he presented it in a fun, engaging fashion. Be sure to tune in & learn more about the publishing process & options!
Reading Simplified with Marnie Ginsberg
May 24, 2023 17:31 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MBIf you have a child learning to read, or even a student who is a reader and needs extra assistance, you do not want to miss this episode! We also discuss the Science of Reading movement at length & then Marnie explains the background that influenced her to create the program, Reading Simplified.
Indie Author Writes a Fun Good Morning Book: Robyn Polansky Morris
May 04, 2023 05:49 - 47 minutes - 55.4 MBAre you a morning person? I'm usually not, but my kids sure are! And I have a fun new book for you to check out, as well as a fantastic person-- Robyn. She wrote a book for starting your day, without having a background as a writer or author. Her thoughts & tips are fascinating....plus you'll hear some funny mom stories as we relate to one another this week.
S.E.L. via Children's Books with Lynn McLaughlin
April 19, 2023 01:59 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBDo you value social emotional learning & how have you taught it? Children need to know how to talk about their feelings & voice their opinions; we need to give them the tools to do so (as their caretakers, educators, parents, etc.) Books are a valuable way to put into words what we don't quite know how to say. Tune in for some great SEL dialogues, Lynn's podcast, books & for some tips for writers who want some help publishing.
Yoga Inspo + Kids Books with Sarah Finnis
March 29, 2023 04:24 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MBIf you've ever experienced Yoga, you know how relaxing, meaningful & special it can be. Well, think about what Yoga can mean to young kids, especially as we try to teach them about relationsihps & mindfulness. Author Sarah Finniss just wrote her first children's book about Yoga (a girl named Iris who does yoga with her mom) & you'll love our chat about this.
Book Awards, version 1.0
February 28, 2023 05:51 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBI have always loved reading books that win awards, & wanted to research more of the criteria that goes behind the major book awards. Join me as I cover everything from Caldecott & Newbery medal winners, to Coretta Scott King & the Nautilus award (which was new to me!) There was so much information & I have the feeling this episode will have a sequel; so stay tuned!
Phonics in Motion & Early Literacy with Carina Powers
February 07, 2023 06:41 - 42 minutes - 49.2 MBHave you ever heard that motions can help children learn phonics? Do you know a kinesthetic learner? An audiovisual learner? This would be the best way to get them blending sounds & digraphs, segmenting sounds, & phonics as a whole, and has proven to be a very effective method, that works for everyone. The work they've done is fascinating at P.I.M & also incredible because of the research behind language mapping and development in the brain. If we want to encourage & motivate young readers,...
Addressing Children's Grief with Author Jayne Pilelmer
January 19, 2023 07:08 - 41 minutes - 48.2 MBIf you've dealt with serious loss & grief, but have wondered how best to discuss it with kids, you'll want to tune in to today's episode. Former Harpers Collin editor & now children's author Jayne has incredible insights for how to help children (and adults) cope with grief, specifically death & loss and she has written the sweetest, most special children's book that you'll want to add to your library after listening!
The Culture of Reading with Terrie Sharp of Cowboy Reads part II
January 15, 2023 01:33 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBMore in-depth discussion of what it looks like to create a culture around reading in the school environment by delving into the Cowboy Reads program, Harry Potter, & other great reading material both Terry & Katie enjoy.
The Culture of Reading with Terrie Sharp of Cowboy Reads
January 09, 2023 17:19 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBThis episode dives into the importance of making reading appealing & exciting to kids, as librarian Terrie & I discuss Cowboy Reads & ways to make reading even more inviting (and not so intimidating) to children.
Literacy Lifestyle with Aimee Smith of keepabookout III
October 03, 2022 17:13 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBSome great tips for early literacy & how to foster a love of it in your home, with book expert Aimee Smith of @keepabookout.
Literacy Lifestyle with Aimee Smith, of keepabookout (Part II)
September 27, 2022 23:07 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis half of the podcast has Aimee's favorite books, authors & illustrators. Get a pen & notepad ready to take some notes!
Literacy Lifestyle with Aimee Smith, of keepabookout (Part I)
September 27, 2022 04:29 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBAimee & I discuss everything from kids' education (both as former educators) to current status as stay-at-home moms, trying to educate our children & expose them to literacy. She shares great tips, awesome authors & illustrator recommendations, & even some novels for older kids too! Aimee is the person you want to ask for book recommendations; she's always expanding her reach & just started a blog, which you should check out: keepabookout.com
Using Bookstagram & Teaching Kids to Love Reading w/ Jen Dieleman, part II
August 10, 2022 14:57 - 16 minutes - 15 MBListen to Jen's take on the world of bookstagram, teaching, & what her favorite picture books are.
Using Bookstagram & Teaching Kids to Love Reading w/ Jen Dieleman
August 10, 2022 14:49 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhat is bookstagram? And what are some good books for my kids? Join charming teacher Jen & I as we discuss the world of children's literature!
The Creative Genius of Author-Illustrator Apryl Stott, part II
July 22, 2022 06:01 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMore fun chatting with Apryl about what it takes to be a picture book creator! Loved this conversation & all I learned from her!
The Creative Genius of Author-Illustrator Apryl Stott
July 20, 2022 18:14 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAre you a fan of beautifully illustrated children's books? How about Grandpa Beck's card & board games? You gotta tune in & learn more from the creative mastermind behind Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light & Almost Always Best Friends.
Good Eggs & Good Children's Books with Sandy Ciaramitaro
July 15, 2022 03:38 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAll about writing books for kids & how Sandy started her nonprofit organization. Such a fascinating, heartwarming conversation!
The Story Behind Her Stories w/ Lorrie Grant
May 25, 2022 19:54 - 43 minutes - 41.7 MBTune in for a fascinating chat with fellow children's author & podcaster Lorrie Grant, who loves telling & writing stories. Her specialty is writing books for kids with morals.
Whys & Hows of Reading
April 26, 2022 16:07 - 16 minutes - 12.7 MBComing back at ya with some of the important stuff related to reading; reading for adults & reading for kids!
The Psychological Benefits of Reading Aloud & Reading Together with Dr. Kim Dwyer
January 12, 2022 07:39 - 52 minutes - 25.3 MBThere is great power & bonding between parent & child, that comes from reading aloud. Join Dr. Kim Dwyer (a psychologist & author) & I as we discuss tips for writers, why reading aloud is important, the writing process for authors, & much more!
Exploring Bookstagram & Kids Lit with Holly Anderson
December 21, 2021 16:57 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBWrapping up season 2 & you've gotta tune in this week for some great kids lit & book recommendations, tips for reading with kids & taking trips to the library, mom life, etc. All the things!
Middle Grade Books for Teen Girls
December 14, 2021 21:15 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MBTune in as new author Jessica & I talk about how best to reach a teenage audience, by making literature accessible & interactive. And we just talked about friendships & good literature in general!
Storytelling Magic with Author Kathleen Pelley
December 07, 2021 06:25 - 50 minutes - 47.5 MBI had a delightful time talking all things author & storytelling with Kathleen. She's Scottish-Irish, has an amazing accent, & a passion for storytelling & story writing. So many good tidbits in this episode; you will not want to miss it!
Making Motherhood & Home Literacy Magical
November 23, 2021 06:17 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MBTune in as Rachel & I discuss the ins & outs of motherhood, highlighted by her product, the Flecks of Gold journal, how to promote literacy at home, & how to balance work life & mama life ....all the things!
Author Life + Bookstagram with Ali Jensen
November 16, 2021 08:06 - 40 minutes - 39 MBAli & I are both children's book authors. We had a great time discussing balancing mom life, writing, publishing, and Instagram & marketing promotion. You won't want to miss this convo! We snuck in some favorite picture books of course, too!
Women in STEM with Author-Engineer Marsha Tufft
November 09, 2021 07:01 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBIt's World Science Day this week & this was the perfect episode to release to celebrate that! Marsha is an author (of 3 middle grade books based on scientific principles) as well as a fascinating scientist & engineer. She has encouraging words for women who want to pursue careers in STEM & you won't want to miss this one!
Why Does Rereading Matter?
November 02, 2021 04:59 - 11 minutes - 11 MBSharing some important points about why rereading & repetition in reading matters this week! And hopefully providing some validation for you parents who are sick of reading the same books over & over.
Written by Kids Hosts Interview
October 27, 2021 16:57 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBJoin me this week for some fun facts about an up & coming podcast, Written by Kids. Yes, this show is for kids & the stories are written by kids & Alec & Elora do a fantastic job making it a very family friendly show!
Coping with Dyslexia Difficulties: with Lois Letchford
October 19, 2021 05:17 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBYou will find this episode fascinating, if you've ever wondered what it's like for a person with dyslexia to learn to read...what that process looks like, feels like, etc. Lois not only knows from her personal experience, but from that of her son as well; & she wrote a book about it.
Kid Lit Author Chat with Nicole Magistro
October 05, 2021 05:20 - 40 minutes - 39 MBTune in as Nicole Magistro & I celebrate our book launches together; we both wrote picture books that got published this fall! She discusses some writing tips with me, all the beauty of publishing her own book & founding Adopt-a-Reader (which is an amazing program!)
Writing Books Based on Family History w/ Jill Phillips
September 29, 2021 06:40 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBI had a delightful chat with author Jill Phillips about her book Lamlash Street, & learned that while it's mainly based on fact, it has some fiction embedded in it too. Set in post WWII London, Jill skillfully writes about her family members & what their lives were like at that time.
Promoting Early Literacy through Play/Kindergarten Readiness
September 20, 2021 07:27 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBSarah co-authored a book recently & I wanted to learn all about it! Kindergarten Readiness through Play comes out September 20th & I wanted to also know more about Sarah's literacy background & opinions, as well as some of her picture book favorites.
STEM Literacy with Author Dr. Stephanie Ryan
September 14, 2021 05:59 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIf you like STEM + literacy, this week's episode is going to tickle your fancy! Dr. Ryan & I discuss all things being mama, writers, & how to create fun, but simple science experiments at home. You'll love it!
Writing & Parenting with Deborah Davis
August 31, 2021 05:21 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDeborah & I talk writing, tips for writers, publishing & lots of life coach and parenting stuff (especially for talking to & working with teens.) It's a unique episode this week!
Decoding Magic & Working with Reluctant/Struggling Readers
August 17, 2021 02:59 - 15 minutes - 11.2 MBIn a solo episode, I discuss all the tips for helping struggling or reluctant readers learn to be successful readers.
Learning to Read with Disabilities
August 13, 2021 05:47 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIf you're in need of a good, thorough tutoring service for your child, might I introduce you to a company called Progress Parade? I interview CEO Laura Reber in this episode & you will learn what they're all about!
Getting Sleep & Writing Books for Kids w/ Rebecca Linney
July 30, 2021 06:49 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBBecky & I spoke author-to-author & mama-to-mama in this interview, & it might interest you to know that we discussed sleep & struggles with getting kids to be good sleepers. And I got to talk all about my children's book, Sophie Stands Out, which comes out one month after Becky's book the Growing Bed.
Creating Highly Engaged Readers through Genre
July 13, 2021 17:24 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIntriguing chat with Sara Marye of the Stellar Teacher Company, focused solely on how to engage our readers (both in a classroom or at home) by using genre.
Letting Go of Should
July 07, 2021 15:10 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBTune in as new author Meghan Speer & I discuss the publishing journey, how to meet your own expectations & own your voice as an author.
Open the Magic with Courtney Hinshaw
June 29, 2021 17:26 - 50 minutes - 48.6 MBTune in as Courtney of Ramona Recommends (the blog & Instagram) who is a teacher, TPT author, & podcast host also, discusses literacy & reading tips with me as well as shares her favorite children's picture books (as of now.) We had a fantastic conversation & it will benefit anyone who wants to incorporate literacy more into their lives!