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RAR #65: How to Best Use and Support Your Local Library Jul 31, 2017

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Do you make the best use of the resources available to you at your local library? Or do you even know all of what your library can do for you?
You’re not alone if the answer to either of those questions is “no.” Today I’m talking to Amy Commers, a Youth Services Librarian in Minnesota, about how you can get the most from (and give the most support to) your local library.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

putting tons of books on hold – it’s OK!
navigating YA
and how to make your library even better!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/65-2/.

Special Edition: An Exclusive Interview with Jeanne Birdsall & N.D. Wilson Jul 10, 2017

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Today you’re in for a treat… I’ve got an exclusive interview between New York Times bestselling author, Jeanne Birdsall (The Penderwicks series) and best-selling author, N.D. Wilson (100 Cupboards, Outlaws of Time, and others).

Jeanne and N.D. are good friends, and in this interview held at Anderson Bookshop in Illinois, they talk about:

why their books are more alike than you might think
the author who inspires both of their books
what they really hope to do for kids with the stories they tell

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/birdsall-wilson/.

RAR #64: Helping Resistant Readers Fall in Love with Books, Laura Martin May 07, 2017

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Before Laura Martin ever authored her amazing Edge of Extinction series, she was a middle school language arts teacher. And her specialty was helping kids resistant to reading fall in love with books.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

some of her favorite tips to get your kids not just reading more, but really loving books
ideas for organizing books by genre and helping your children create a “someday list.”
and why kids who want to be writers should be listening to more books than they’re reading

Plus: a couple of my kids make an appearance in this episode. They are the ones responsible for introducing me to this fabulous series, after all!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/64/.

RAR #63: Introducing Kids to Chesterton, Nancy Carpentier Brown Apr 24, 2017

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The first time Nancy Carpentier Brown read G.K. Chesterton’s work, she didn’t just hate it – she actually burned the book!

But things certainly changed. Nancy now not only works with the American Chesterton Society, she is a leading expert on Frances Chesterton, and a much-requested speaker on both Gilbert and Frances Chesterton.

She’s also the author of The Father Brown Reader I and II, The Chestertons and the Golden Key, and The Woman Who Was Chesterton.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

about introducing kids Chesterton and his work
learning more about Chesterton yourself as a parent
where to start when you’re overwhelmed!

Also: I may have possibly read aloud during this episode. And even whipped out my British accent to do it. Maybe. Possibly. ;)

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/63/.

RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge Apr 10, 2017

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Take a peek at Greta Eskridge’s Instagram account, and you might just see her shin-deep in a tide pool with her kids, or hanging out on top of a mountain.

It’s clear that Greta adores nature. But as a child, believe it or not, Greta didn’t spend a lot of time in nature. What did she do? She read about it.

Now as a mama of four, Greta shares those same books with her children.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

books that fuel a love of nature
how books transport us
and her tips for stress-free nature journaling with kids

Even if you don’t have a nature preserve in your back yard, this episode will help you instill a deep love of nature in your kids. The best part? Doing it through beautiful books.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/62/.

RAR #61: Highlights from Read-Aloud Revival Author Access Mar 27, 2017

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I know this about you: you want to make meaningful and lasting connections with your kids.

As a busy homeschooling mom of six, I completely understand that when the house is a mess and the laundry pile is overflowing and life feels just plain crazy, spending a few minutes reading aloud with my kids- even the kids who can read to themselves- is the most important thing I do all day.

It’s an opportunity to be fully present--and that is a gift beyond measure these days.

That’s why we started offering Author Access events at the Read-Aloud Revival… because those moments we spend with our kids during read-aloud time have a profound affect on our relationship.

Introducing our kids to the creators of those stories? Takes everything up a level.

On today’s brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast…

I take you behind the doors of membership and let you listen in on some of our member-only Author Access events.

These are live video streams where kids got to meet authors and ask their questions in real time.

Oh you’re just going to DIE when you hear Andrea Davis Pinkney. (And if you have a child who struggles with schoolwork or who may be dyslexic, I urge you to listen to hear what she has to say about that. 😍).

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/61/.

RAR #60: Your Job is to Plant the Seed, a conversation with Sally Lloyd Jones Mar 11, 2017

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So many of us know Sally Lloyd Jones best as the author of the beloved Jesus Storybook Bible.

Now you’re going to just love hearing her insightful thoughts about sharing stories with our kids.

This is a sweet, but powerful episode that might catch you off guard- Sally is such a joy to listen to, and her words pack a big punch.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

reaching our children through stories
how she found the bravery to write a children’s bible
and as we celebrate a special milestone for that very book- 10 years!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/60/.

RAR #59: Books to Make the Whole Family Howl, Maryrose Wood Feb 27, 2017

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Awoooooooo! Get ready for some pure delight in this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. We’re joined by the wonderful and witty author of the spunky and endearing Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

where the idea of a governess caring for children raised by wolves came from (it turns out it’s a bit of Jane Eyre and a dash of The Jungle Book!)
how she plots her mysterious storylines
and Maryrose even reads (and howls) a bit!

This episode is not to be missed, and if you haven’t yet read the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series with your kids, you’re going to want to go grab the first by the end of the episode.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/59/.

RAR #58: History, Heroes and Henty, with Jim Hodges Feb 13, 2017

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Are you and your kids familiar with books by G.A Henty? You’re certainly going to want to spend some time with him after hearing this episode.

Jim Hodges, audio actor, former homeschooling dad, and creator of Jim Hodges Audio Books is talking with Sarah in this episode about how to bring Henty, and history, to life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

his research process
what it takes to engage kids with audio stories
and how audiobooks can shape our kids and help struggling readers

Tune in for some great historical audio recommendations for kids of all ages!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/58/.

RAR #57: How Stories Shaped an Out-of-the-Box Kid, Sally & Nathan Clarkson Jan 31, 2017

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Nathan Clarkson grew up as an out-of-the-box kid living with ADHD, mental illness, and (thankfully) a very loving mother, Sally.

The two have recently published their story in the book Different, which details how stories helped to shape Nathan, and how his mom came to decide that what other people thought about their parenting and educational approach was irrelevant.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

how books shaped Nathan’s out-of-the-box childhood
why Sally and Nathan are so grateful for the time they spent reading together
how stories can help during dark times

Whether you are parenting an out-of-the-box child or not, this episode reminds us to embrace our children, just they way they are, and inspires us to use books to help them along the way.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/57-2/.

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