Sunshine and Stories Episode 209 Nursery Rhymes and Reason with Mary Lanni
Episode Summary:
Kate Compton chats with Mary Lanni, the Youth Literacy and Outreach Specialist from Douglas County Libraries. Mary shares insights from her upcoming book on nursery rhymes in storytime, exploring their historical roots, cultural implications, and why they matter for early literacy. They dive into questions about inclusivity, evolving trends, and practical tips for creating welcoming storytimes in today’s diverse communities. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation as a way to reflect on your own storytime offerings.
Outline:
00:19 - Meet Mary
01:22 - Why we need a closer look
02:51 - Common themes
07:25 - Why we sing nursery rhymes
09:28 – New trends
14:25 – Resources
14:14 - What's next?
21:54 - Closing
Resources:
CLEL
Everychildreadytoread.org
www.imaginationlibrarycolorado.org
www.maryrlanni.com
YouTube and Spotify (@MaryLanniReads)
Storytime Solidarity
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