Worlds Awaiting
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsTopics that help the rising generation discover literature and experience the world around them. Worlds Awaiting is a weekly program for grownups who care about children hosted by children's literature expert, Rachel Wadham, Education and Juvenile Literature Librarian at the BYU Library. Guests include authors, experts, teachers, and parents.
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Reading Aloud, Creating Picture Book Art
March 11, 2017 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBReading Aloud (3:37) Listening to someone reading a story out loud can be magical. When done well, it can transport us to another world. Reading aloud might be with a child at bedtime, with a friend or spouse, or in groups. Our guest today, Rob Eckman, reads aloud on a regular basis to children during Story Time at the Kings English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. Eckman is known as “the genius storyteller,” “emperor of the kids’ room,” and, “best wearer of the Dr. Seuss Story hat.” Whatever you...
Books and Disabilities, Illustrator/Author Leslie Helakoski
March 04, 2017 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBChildren’s Books and Disabilities (4:00) Fear … stereotyping … labeling … misunderstanding … Any one of these might surface when we look at those with a disability. Our guest today, Dr. Tina Dyches, shares tips on what to look for when choosing children’s books that accurately and positively portray young characters with disabilities. Such books can be a great help for us and our children, if they lead us to be more accepting of those with these special challenges. Dyches, a professor in the...
Introducing Poetry to Kids, Young Adult Author Robison Wells
February 25, 2017 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBIntroducing Poetry to Kids (3:47) I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky… That’s the beginning of a Robert Louis Stevenson poem, The Wind, written for children. Maybe you read it when you were a child. Reaching and teaching children through poetry is hardly a new idea, but who is doing it today, and what could your role be in introducing children to this kind of art and language? Sylvia Vardell says, you can open up a whole world to kids through poetry. Vardell i...
Picture Books for All Ages, Social and Emotional Skills
February 18, 2017 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBRick Walton on Picture Books (3:48) Picture books aren’t just for young children – they are for everyone. Our guest today, author and educator, Margaret Blair Young talks about the universal appeal of picture books and shares the thoughts of late author, Rick Walton on this subject. Young's published works include the novels House Without Walls, Salvador, and Heresies of Nature. She also co-authored a trilogy of historical novels about Black Mormon pioneers titled Standing on the Promises wi...
Storytelling in Theatre, Physical Activity Enhances Learning
February 11, 2017 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBStorytelling in Theatre Costumes, music, dance, scenery…all become powerful elements in the telling of a story. The magic of theatre is front and center stage for us in this segment of Worlds Awaiting. Teresa Love has been working as a theatre specialist for over 30 years and currently teaches in the BYU Theatre and Media Arts Department. She also instructs classroom teachers about the value of drama in elementary schools and even teaches a class on storytelling. Love is a professional devel...
Process of Illustration, Writing Children’s Books
February 04, 2017 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBProcess of Illustration (3:50) Let's get to know illustrator-author, Bob Shea. Rachel chats with him about a number of different facets of his work, including the experience of collaboration. Just how different is sharing the work from doing a book solo? We’ll also learn about Shea’s process of creating character. Bob Shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books including the popular Dinosaur vs. Bedtime and the cult favorite Big Plans illustrated by Lane Smith. His characters...
Role of Illustration, Encouraging Kids in Science
January 28, 2017 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBRole of Illustration (3:02) If you want to see the big picture of what it means to create books for children, you’ll want to consider the matter of … illustration. What is the role of illustration in a book or publication? Artist and author, Bethanne Anderson, talks to Rachel about this process and what an artist goes through – often creating multiple versions of an illustration – to enhance a story. Andersen teaches Illustration at BYU. She studied art at BYU’s Department of Visual Arts and...
Making Lifelong Readers, Expanding Your World
January 21, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBMaking Lifelong Readers (3:41) Experts say it’s vital that we allow children to choose what they want to read, but also to extend a wise and guiding hand. Young adult literature expert, Teri Lesesne, shares tips on how to guide our children to books that suit them. Obviously, her aim is to help them become independent, lifelong readers. Lesesne teaches classes in children's and young adult literature in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. S...
Transmedia Storytelling, Cyrano
January 14, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBTransmedia Storytelling (3:39) We all know that books are just one way to tell a story. But, off the top of the head, how many other ways can you think of? Librarian and author, Amanda Hovious, talks to Rachel today about Transmedia Storytelling, which is telling a story across multiple media like film, web series, computer games, theme park rides, and more. Amanda Hovious is a librarian with a background in public and academic libraries and is also a writer, consultant, and library educator...
Becoming an Author, Helping the Reluctant Reader
January 07, 2017 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBJourney to Becoming an Author (3:45) What prompts someone to write? Is it because of a desire to share something – like a story or an experience? Sometimes a simple desire to write eventually leads to becoming a published writer. This was the case with Young Adult book author, Jennifer Nielsen. In our program today, Nielsen talks to Rachel about her journey to becoming an author. It started with that simple, strong desire to tell stories. Jennifer Nielsen is a New York Times Bestselling auth...
Engaging Kids with Literature, Stand-Alone Books vs Series
December 31, 2016 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBEngaging Kids with Literature (4:12) Many experts say that we should let children read what they want to read. It might not be what we want, but maybe that’s not the point. We could, and should, just celebrate that they’re reading at all. Now, there’s even better news, says literary expert, Nell K. Duke. We adults and teachers can help broaden horizons for our children, often by example. We can show them how their specific choices and preferences are not the only exciting worlds awaiting the...
Character-Building Books, Poetry and Children
December 24, 2016 18:30 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBCharacter Building Books (4:11) Honesty … respect … tolerance … responsibility … dependability. Who wouldn’t want to instill these character traits in our children? Our first guest today, educator and author Mary Bigler, talks to Rachel about how we can do that. Her solution? Surprise of all surprises – the answer might just include quality books, and, Mary will have a few recommendations. Once a pre-school teacher and now, a professor, she has spent her life promoting literacy and celebrat...
Worlds Awaiting Christmas Program
December 17, 2016 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWorlds Awaiting Christmas Program Monologue: Rachel Wadham, “Christmas” Christmas Poetry Readings: Bruce Seely – “The Waits” by M. Nightingale from 50 Christmas Poems for Children Collection, (1923) Florence B. Hyett, Editor Steven Kapp Perry – “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” by Christina Rossetti accompanied by the music of Gustav Holst. Salt Lake Children’s Choir, conducted by Ralph B. Woodward - “Wexford Carol” a traditional Irish tune. Christmas Story: Sam Payne – An original, true st...
Best Books to Give to Kids, Illustrator-Author Julie Olson
December 10, 2016 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBBest Books to Give to Kids (4:10) Looking for good books for kids this holiday season? Our guest, award-winning author Kate DiCamillo, has some great suggestions! She talks to Rachel about ideal books for a preschooler, middle schooler, or young adult. Kate DiCamillo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time winner of the Newbery Award. Titles such as Because of Winn-Dixie and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane have resonated with readers of all ages around the world. Her l...
The Power of Music, The Importance of Technology
December 03, 2016 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Power of Music (4:06) In modern times, music can be heard everywhere. It swirls around us – in the grocery store or the elevator and engulfs us at the movies and on TV. Music is so present in our lives that we’ve learned to tune it out. Do we ever stop and listen to it, allowing ourselves to experience the feelings it brings? Our guest today, music educator, Jennifer Purdy, talks to Rachel about such questions, with particular attention to the importance of music in the lives of our chil...
Reading Independence, The Role of Comics
November 26, 2016 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBReading Independence (3:59) No one likes to kill time. What do you do with those empty intervals when you’re waiting for the doctor or the dentist, or when you’re parked at the curb waiting for your child at school? Do you play on your Smart Phone? Stare at the wall? Practice Zen? What about using some of those spare minutes to read? Our guest today, reading specialist, Donalyn Miller, suggests that we anticipate such moments by toting a book wherever we go. Miller discusses with Rachel how ...
An Illustrator’s Journey, Acknowledging the Positive
November 19, 2016 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBAn Illustrator’s Journey (3:47) Children often wonder what they want to be when they grow up. Actually, you may even be asking that question right now! Our guest today, popular illustrator-author Bob Shea, talks to Rachel about his journey to his present profession. It all started with drawing and writing in childhood and continued later with his work as a graphic designer. Ultimately he discovered the world of illustrating and writing picture books. Bob Shea has written and illustrated over...
Anticipating the Story, Love of Sports through Reading
November 12, 2016 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBAnticipating the Story (3:24) A writer’s inspiration can take many forms – a novel, a picture book, a short story. Writer Tim Wynne-Jones has written in all of these genres, and then some! Tim talks to Rachel today about his creative process and how he enjoys the anticipation of discovering the direction a story will take. He is an award-winning author of thirty-four books including novels, picture books, and short story anthologies. His most recent novel for young adults is The Emperor of A...
Journey through Mental Illness, Teaching Teens Leadership
November 05, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBMental Illness (3:52) Statistics say that 1 in 4 people have mental illness. And 1 in 25 suffer so badly from it that it disrupts their professional and personal life. Many suffer in silence. They’re afraid or ashamed to tell others, for fear of the stigma. Rachel visits with young adult novelist, Robison Wells, about his journey through mental illness, and, the passion he has for speaking out on the subject, especially in his books, articles, and social media. Robison Wells is the award-win...
Young Adult Literature, Dolly Gray Children’s Lit Award
October 29, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBYA Literature (3:50) Of all the worlds awaiting our youth, dangerous worlds can pack the biggest wallop. Dangerous settings in fiction abound, because they make compelling stories. But just how dangerous should they be? BYU English professor, Jon Ostenson, talks to Rachel today on Worlds Awaiting about the popularity of fictional worlds of peril, dystopia, and apocalypse. Jon specializes in literature for teens and young adults. Having taught Junior High and High School English, he presently...
Hearing Poems, Sharing Your Own Stories
October 22, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBHearing Poems (3:24) A child’s first experience with poetry is almost never with the eyes. Children hear poems before they ever see them. Gina Clark, a poet and teacher, believes poetry was meant to be heard – not read. Today, Clark visits with Rachel on Worlds Awaiting, about the plusses of reading aloud to our children. It helps them as they’re beginning to read, speak, and explore language. Gina will also reads some of her own poems in the course of the interview. Gina Clark is a Utah...
Removing Walls, One Picture Worth 1000 Words
October 15, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBRemoving Walls (3:41) Good literature helps us overcome barriers, leap over boundaries, and experience immense freedom of imagination. Author Gene Luen Yang is a strong advocate of removing walls or obstacles to learning, particularly for children. Gene Luen Yang, a graphic novelist, is our guest today on Worlds Awaiting with Rachel Wadham. He is the creator of American Born Chinese, the first graphic novel to win the Printz Award, which is the American Library Association’s annual honor for...
Girls in Science, Live Theatre
October 08, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBGirls in Science (3:04) If you’re the kind of person who cares about children, learning, and literacy, you’ll have concern for the following: Research shows that interest in science and math typically drops off beginning in 4th grade. What’s up with that? Rachel Wadham welcomes BYU Chemistry Professor, Rebecca Sansom to this episode of Worlds Awaiting. Sansom has a particular interest in women in science who have made an impact in the world. Rebecca is co-founder of BYU’s Chem Camp for eleme...
Writing About What You Love
September 24, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBBook Inspiration (3:44) For the most part, people stick to what they know …. and that includes authors! Young Adult novelist Patrice Kindl talks to Rachel Wadham today on Worlds Awaiting about how her writing is influenced by what she knows and loves. Kindl is frequently inspired by people she knows and life around her. And, you’re certain to discover in the course of the conversation, an author who immerses herself deeply in the water of life – from humor to people to pets, and, of course, ...
Literacy Opens Doors, Author Jennifer Nielsen
September 17, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBLiteracy Opens Doors (3:31) Of all the subsets of society, children are the most vulnerable. Children need the most help. We start with their basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Soon after these priorities, we start addressing other vital needs, such as supportive relationships in their families and friendships. But a child’s life can still be severely impoverished without the gifts of education and literacy. How do we impart these? How can we do better? Brad Wilcox, is a pr...
Building Family Rituals, Math and Literature
September 10, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBBuilding Family Rituals (3:26) Rituals and routines are important in family life. How do we build these rituals – these daily anchors that can tie us together? Answers might well include discussions at mealtimes, consuming media together, and, of course, bed time stories. Today, Rachel talks to Julie Nelson, who teaches Children’s Literature and Applied Parenting at Utah Valley University, about what we can do to foster these rituals and a culture of literacy in our families. Nelson is the ...
Powerful Women, Does Exercise Enhance Learning?
September 03, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBWomen in Literature (3:36) Don’t think Hillary Clinton is history’s first woman to wield considerable power. We could mention Cleopatra or Elizabeth the First, or Catherine the Great, as examples of women who exercised tremendous sway. But, the list is much, much longer than just that. What do you know about Boadicea, Zerobia of Palmyra or the Biblical Esther? Or, great women of more recent history, such as Liliuokalani, Golda Meir or Indira Gandhi. Today, we meet artist Bethanne Anderson, w...
Helping Children Appreciate Music, Bibliotherapy
August 27, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBHelping Children Appreciate Music (3:22) The world of literacy meets the world of music, today on Worlds Awaiting. How do we help children learn about music and appreciate it? Today Rachel visits with music educator, Jennifer Purdy. Naturally, the child’s home environment is going to be crucial. And it’s not just about formal music lessons either. Jennifer Purdy has been a music educator for over 30 years and believes she’s got the happiest job in the world. She currently teaches music at...
Non-Fiction, Helps for Language Impairment
August 20, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Amazing World of Non-fiction (3:10) Non-fiction – kids today can find an endless supply of it. But, sometimes, non-fiction gets a bad rap because of negative encounters with it in childhood. Today, Rachel visits with Terrell Young, a children’s literature expert at BYU, about the amazing world of non-fiction and all the fascinating opportunities that are out there. Terrell has served on numerous committees and is co-author of many books including Children’s Literature, Briefly; and, Crea...
Aunts and Literacy, Helping Children Become Critical Readers
August 13, 2016 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBAunts and Literacy (2:52) What role do aunts and uncles and extended family play in developing literacy in children? Our first guest on “Worlds Awaiting,” Lynette Christensen, professor in the BYU School of Education, says they have a big role. She cites her own experiences as an aunt, as well as important research on the topic. Lynnette Christensen works with the BYU Positive Behavior Support Initiative and has been actively involved in the implementation and research of this program in the...
Tracking Traditions, Discovering the Joy of Poetry
August 06, 2016 17:30 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBTracking Traditions (3:18) Did you realize you are fostering traditions every day? According to folklorists, we fashion traditions with our words, hands, actions, and, beliefs. A classic example of where this happens might be around the holidays or even just our daily experiences. Professional folklorist, Jill Rudy, visits with Rachel Wadham on “Worlds Awaiting,” about our remarkable capacity as humans to establish and preserve what folklorists call “texts”—what you and I normally call tradi...
Transmedia Storytelling and Pokemon Go
July 30, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBTransmedia Storytelling (4:03) We all know that books are just one way to tell a story. But, off the top of our head, how many other ways can you think of? Librarian and author, Amanda Hovious, talks to Rachel today about Transmedia Storytelling, which is telling a story across multiple media like film, web series, computer games, theme park rides, and more. All these mediums help expand the story. And, it’s also a way to participate in the story – with others. Amanda Hovious is a librarian ...
The Benefits of Letter-Writing, ‘Salt to the Sea’ by Ruta Sepetys
July 23, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBThe Benefits of Writing a Letter (3:21) “Who actually still writes letters? You know – ink on paper. I mean, why would you do that? Today on Worlds Awaiting we’ll explore how old-fashioned letter-writing isn’t something we should give up on. Rachel talks to Kathryn Pole, professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, about a study she conducted with her kindergarten students where she tracked their progress as they wrote and exchanged letters with extended family members. During the study ...
Summer Reading
July 22, 2016 06:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBWelcome to a Worlds Awaiting, WEB EXCLUSIVE. Rachel Wadham talks to educator and author, Mary Bigler, about how adults can keep their kids reading during the summer months to avoid losing ground (sometimes called - “the summer slide.”) Research says that when kids leave the classroom for several months in the summer, they can lose 1-3 months of learning. Mary suggests that when they read 6 books during the summer this will help them to retain what they have learned during the school year. Rea...
Author Leslie Helakoski, Guys Can Read to Kids Too
July 16, 2016 16:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBLeslie Helakoski (3:17) How do grownups help kids be creative? Today on Worlds Awaiting Rachel visits with children’s book author and illustrator, Leslie Helakoski, who remembers the encouragement she received from her grandmother and parents that allowed her to pursue her interest in art. Leslie’s style of illustration and storytelling often uses animals. We’ll learn how she uses animals to portray human emotions, providing a safe distance that helps the child explore real and important fee...
From Animals to Fairy Tales, Making Arts a Part of Your Family
July 09, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBFrom Animals to Fairy Tales (3:25) Where does creative inspiration come from? Today on “Worlds Awaiting” children’s book author, Marilyn Singer, talks with Rachel about her inspiration when creating a book. Singer is known also for touching a variety of subjects – from animals to schools to aliens! She’s also invented a thing-a-ma-jig that she calls a “reverso” poem – and we’ll be learning about that. Singer is the winner of the 2015 National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellen...
How Important Are Stories, The Joy of Puppetry
July 02, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBHow Important Are Stories? (3:11) “How important are stories? Especially stories from your experience with family and friends? We share them all the time – We can hardly stop ourselves. Julie Rose, host of BYU Radio’s “Top of Mind,” talks with Rachel about writing and sharing stories from family life for her nieces and nephews that lived far away. Julie is a winner of multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards, and is a seasoned broadcast journalist and interviewer. Prior to joining BYU Radio, she wor...
What Makes Books Great? Introducing Art to Children
June 25, 2016 17:30 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat Makes a Book Great? (3:18) We pose the question "What makes a book great?" to Jon Ostenson, an English professor at BYU. What if the answer isn’t merely a matter of personal tastes? Ostenson specializes in literature for teens and young adults. He suggests that we make the effort as adults to read a little more widely so we can better understand what our teens are reading. Having taught Junior High and High School English in Utah, he presently teaches courses in adolescent literature an...
Graphic Novelist Gene Luen Yang, Combatting Bullying
June 18, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBGraphic Novelist Gene Luen Yang (3:15) What is a graphic novel? It’s a form that is becoming popular these days. Today on “Worlds Awaiting,” Gene Luen Yang, a Graphic Novelist, introduces us to this medium and shares his experiences of creating two award-winning novels. Gene visits with Rachel about his journey from reading comic books as a youth, to his current vocation as a cartoonist and graphic novelist. He is the creator of American Born Chinese, the first graphic novel to win the Prin...
Helping Kids to Enjoy Reading, Book Opinions
June 11, 2016 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBHelping Children Find Enjoyment in Reading (3:24) “Do you have a child who resists reading? The situation is pretty common – in fact, often normal. Rachel talks to educator and author, Mary Bigler, about things you can do to get reluctant young readers interested. Bigler suggests using joke and riddle books, tongue twisters, poetry, or short books. Read what the child wants and loves, she says – no matter how many times they want it read to them. Once a pre-school teacher and now, a professo...
A Writer’s Creative Process, The Joy of Poetry
June 04, 2016 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBA Writer’s Creative Process (3:15) What creative process does an author go through in writing a story? Do they write about something they know or on a specific topic? Rachel talks to middle grade author Matthew J. Kirby about how he sets his stories in a variety of times and places based on what piques his interest at the moment. For me, he says, I don’t write about what I know (the old axiom), but about what I don’t know and what I’m curious about. Kirby is an award-winning author of novels...
Telling Stories to Your Child and Author Martine Leavitt
May 28, 2016 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBTelling Stories to Your Child (2:59) When you tuck your child in at night – do you read to them or make-up your own stories? Rachel talks to librarian, Mark H. Pulham about the importance of reading or telling stories to children. Don’t worry about making it a theatrical production. Just be you. The most important thing, he says, is that you’re spending time with them. Mark is a librarian and puppeteer at the Orem, Utah Public Library. He uses these talents, along with storytelling and actin...
Books for Early-Grade Kids, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
May 21, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBBooks for Early Grade Kids (2:46) Ed Spicer, elementary school teacher and book reviewer talks about what kinds of books are best-suited for First and Second Grade kids. Is fiction better? Or non-fiction? Graphic Novels? Picture Books? Any others? He and Rachel discuss how a child can benefit from all these genres. As a teacher, Spicer spends most of his time with his own first grade students, but also loves building young high school authors through the Tiger Tales literary contest (which ...
Engaging Children with Poetry, Helping Special Needs Kids
May 14, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBEngaging Children with Poetry (2:48) Sylvia Vardell, talks about the importance of poetry in kids’ lives. Poetry can offer imagery, emotion, rhythm, and even prepares them to be better readers. Sylvia Vardell is the co-author of The Poetry Friday Anthology. Helping Special Needs Kids with Learning (13:21) Rachel also visits with father and daughter, Wendee Wilcox Rosborough and Brad Wilcox about reaching children with special needs. Wendee shares her experience with her autistic son and ho...
Love of Story, Illustrating Memorable Characters
May 07, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBLove of Story (3:01) Tim Wynne-Jones, award-winning author of books for children and young adults talks about his love of story that got him started in writing and his emphasis on characters who encounter conflict and find their way to a successful resolution. Jones is the author of thirty-four books including novels, picture books, and short anthologies. His more recent novel for young adults is "The Emperor of Any Place" and his newest picture book is "Secret Agent Man Goes Shopping for S...
Alternative Literature, Helping Your Child Make Decisions
April 30, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBAlternative Literature (3:11) “Worlds Awaiting” host, Rachel Wadham, and Gene Nelson, director of the Provo City Library, discuss the importance of graphic novels and other alternative literature that can help stimulate a child’s interest in reading. Gene Nelson also teaches children’s literature classes at BYU. Helping Your Child Make Decisions (13:20) Then, Rachel visits with Amy Minor, Professor of Teacher Education at BYU, about giving our children opportunities for decision making and...
Importance of Arts in the Classroom, Author Jessica Day George
April 23, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBImportance of the Arts in the Classroom (2:29) Rachel welcomes Scott Flox, who has been teaching elementary school for 40 years. Flox believes in bringing the arts into the classroom every day. He has observed that when you focus on the arts first, test scores go up. Jessica Day George (13:07) Rachel also visits with Jessica Day George, bestselling author of many children’s books including “Dragon Slippers” and the “Castle Glower” series. Jessica talks about her book, “Sun and Moon, Ice an...
The Power of Media, Engaging Toddlers with Technology
April 16, 2016 18:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Power of Media (2:50) Rachel welcomes Kerry Soper, the Pop Culture Professor, and a Humanities and American Studies at BYU. His research focuses on comic strips, satire, and popular film. They discuss the power of media and how we can help our children with the ability to discern its influence. Engaging Toddlers with Technology (14:33) Rachel also talks to Lisa Cohne, Community Partnerships Manager of the Utah Education Network (UEN) about ways to engage toddlers and pre-schoolers in ...
Finding Confidence, Helping an Autistic Child Enjoy Reading
April 09, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBFinding Confidence (2:59) Brad Wilcox, a professor at BYU, talks about his book (written while on a plane!), “Hip-Hip Hooray for Annie Mcrae!” The book focuses on a little girl who finds confidence all by herself. Helping an Autistic Child Enjoy Reading (15:52) Rachel also welcomes Mary Warner, a mother of an Autistic Child. Mary shares what she has learned about the condition and how she has guided her son to engage in reading. Studio C (23:45) Lastly, Two stars from Studio C, the popu...
Reading to a Dog, Mother Goose the Storyteller
March 26, 2016 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBReading to a Dog (3:06) Have you ever tried reading to a dog? Rachel talks to Kathy Klotz, founder of a program called READ Dogs, which encourages this very thing. Dogs can promote literacy. Mother Goose (15:11) Then, Clara Goodwin of the “Worlds Awaiting” team visits with Kathryn Bauss of the Novi, Michigan Public Library, who created a reading program there. She is also a storyteller at the library where she is affectionately known as “Mother Goose.” Emily Dickinson (27:03) Also, hear ...