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RAR Bonus Episode: Some of the Best Books by Living Authors Jan 23, 2017

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If you are unsure which books being published today are worth your time (or if they’re worth your time at all)… then this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast- all about some of the best books by living authors--is for you.

We’re launching season 10 of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast with an episode dedicated to books that I’m confident can stand up with the classics, and that are every bit as good as your old favorites.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-episode-living-authors/.

How to Make Meaningful Connections with Your Kids in the Coming Year Dec 28, 2016

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If you want to make more meaningful and lasting connections with your kids through books in the coming year, then I have a tip for you:

Don’t try to read aloud every day.

Not what you thought I would say? Well, then. You’d better listen to the rest.

This episode of the podcast is the shortest yet– and maybe the most important. It’s only 8 minutes long.

You’ll find out…

Why you don’t need to read aloud to your kids every single day
My simple technique for feeling good about getting to important things I get to… most days
What you won’t regret at the end of this year

https://readaloudrevival.com/rar-365/.

RAR #56: What’s at Stake and Why Stories Matter, Jonathan Auxier Nov 29, 2016

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Jonathan Auxier has been a writer for a very long time, but he says he never really felt like he had found his place until he began writing children’s literature.

Thank goodness he did!

The New York Times best-selling author of what he calls “strange stories for strange children,” his books include Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener and most recently, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard.

In this episode he joins Sarah (and 13-year-old Allison!) to talk about writing for children, and why he’s so driven to connect kids with stories.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

his mother’s decision to homeschool him for a year so he could read for three hours a day
why he always recommends other authors’ books too to the kids he meets
scary books and sensitive kids
Allison’s favorite books series (Jonathan hadn’t heard of it before!)

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/56/.

RAR #55: Best Thanksgiving Books – Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude Nov 12, 2016

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What happens when you get three book-loving ladies together to chat gratitude and the best Thanksgiving books?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

there’s just a bit of excitement
so Sarah orders a book on air! (We love it when she does that!)
and then we end up with a big list of great books like the one below

So join the whole Read Aloud Revival Team – Sarah, Kortney, and Kara – as we chat picture books, pie and our favorite suggestions for instilling gratitude in our children through stories.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/55/.

RAR #54: Sharing Experiences through Stories, James Daniels Nov 03, 2016

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James Daniels is passionate about many things – his family, his church, good food, gardening and education. He’s also driven to make sense of educational philosophy in a way that’s helpful for others

In this episode, you’ll hear:

about sharing enthusiasm for books with our kids
how our excitement about a book matters much more than whether the book has made it to the top of every book list
his favorite way to recommend books to parents and educators- it might surprise you!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/54/.

RAR #53: Can a Children’s Book Change the World? with Linda Sue Park Oct 30, 2016

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Linda Sue Park is the author of more than 20 books- including Newbery Award winning A Single Shard (an astounding book and every bit deserving of the Newbery) and the world-changer, A Long Walk to Water.

When we were drumming up ideas for who to have on the podcast this season, I knew one thing for sure: I wanted to talk to Linda Sue Park.

I’m a mega-fan of Linda Sue Park, and in this episode, we take on whether children’s books can change the world.

Do you think they can? Listen and hear what Linda Sue Park thinks – you might be surprised!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

diversity in children’s literature
how books give kids ‘practice’ for life
advice for young writers

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/53/.

RAR Bonus Episode: Melissa Sweet on the One and Only E.B. White Oct 10, 2016

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Although Melissa Sweet didn’t grow up a reader, she has always had a love and passion for creating, which shows in the beautiful drawings, paintings and collages she has used to illustrate numerous picture books.

She also an accomplished author, and her most recent book is about the one and only E.B. White- the ma who wrote Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan.

Melissa joins us today to talk about:

bringing E.B. White to life through her picture book biography
her artistic process
and her favorite E.B. White book – it might be your favorite too, although it’s certainly a difficult choice, isn’t it?!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-sweet/.

RAR #52: Bonding Through Books, Tricia Goyer Oct 03, 2016

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Tricia Goyer is the well-known author of more than 50 encouraging books for women, moms and teens. She’s also a homeschooling mama of 10, and 7 of her children came to her family through adoption.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

how reading aloud helped her to bond with her adoptive children
how although she grew up in a non-reading family, reading and writing has become a huge part of her family’s culture
the books that made her both a reader and a really prolific writer

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/52/.

RAR #51: The Golden Age of Children’s Books Sep 19, 2016

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Reading aloud is a treat, and Carole Joy Seid wants us to remember that every time we pick up a book to share with our kids.

In this episode, she is joining us again to talk about the Golden Age of Children’s Literature. Some of these books may be new to you, and some you may have heard of before, but wondered if they would stand the test of time and still make great read-alouds. (Hint: They do!)

You’re going to want to listen carefully – Carole shares tons of great suggestion with her signature enthusiasm from authors like:

Lois Lenski
the d’Aulaires
Howard Pyle and more!

These books will definitely help your family build memories around the moments spent cuddled together reading.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/51-2/.

RAR #50: How Books Spark Easy Projects & Play Sep 06, 2016

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When it comes to activities for your preschoolers, do you often feel overwhelmed? I do. I’ve overcomplicated it in the past, and that’s left me a bit tired when it comes to creating a warm and rich learning environment for my youngest kids.

Jennifer Pepito has re-inspired my enthusiasm, however.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

focus on simple play based on books
put connecting with our young kids first
make learning to read more active

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/50/.

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