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End Book DesertsExploring Scholastic's Impact on LiteracyExploring Scholastic's Impact on Literacy and Book Access In this episode of End Book Deserts, the podcast discusses book access and literacy culture with Judy Newman, the Chief Impact Officer of Scholastic. Newman shares how Scholastic, a member of the National Book Access Association, is advancing the work of organizations that distribute books and promoting reading for pleasure among children. She touches upon the company's multiple initiatives, such as partnering with organizations like Comic Kids and Reach Out and Read, philanthropic projects, and exciting employee engagements. The discussion also highlights the role of teachers in building literacy...2024-02-0618 min
End Book DesertsBooks on the BusIn this episode of the End Book Deserts Podcast, Dr. Molly Ness interviews authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, who share their experiences and adventures during a year-long road trip to visit Title I schools in all 50 states. They discuss their mission to provide free books to under-resourced areas, the impact of their visits on students, and the research conducted during the trip. They also reveal their plans for the future, including online virtual school visits. Tune in to learn more about their inspiring journey and the importance of book access in under-resourced communities.2023-11-1329 min
End Book DesertsMeet the WritersWe kick off the new season with New York's Meet the Writers! Meet the Writers has reached more than 45,000 students citywide and distributed 25,000 books signed by visiting authors. Their collaboration with schools helps to create a culture of literacy and reading.2023-09-2520 minEnd Book DesertsGELF & Scholastic team up in TennesseeWe revisit the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation working to end book deserts in Tennessee, with support from Scholastic.2023-08-0325 min
End Book DesertsNew Worlds Reading InitiativeFind out how the state of Florida is earmarking funds in recent legislation to #endbookdeserts.2023-07-0320 min
End Book DesertsA Conversation with Pitney Bowes About LiteracyI love when many people come to the table to bring books to kids. That's why we are excited to create this episode with Kathleen Ryan Mufson and Pitney Bowes. 2023-06-0524 min
End Book DesertsDrag Story HourWe're thrilled today to be joined by Jonathan Hamilton who is the executive director of the Drag Story Hour!2023-04-0320 min
End Book DesertsDiverse Books for All CoalitionJoin Carolyn Lyons and Kyle Zimmer to understand this new coalition advocating for literacy equity!2023-03-0631 minEnd Book DesertsBrooklyn Book BodegaBrooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.2023-01-2519 minEnd Book DesertsKPMGFind out how this financial firm commits to literacy.2023-01-1724 min
End Book DesertsDollar General Literacy FoundationFind out how Dollar General Literacy Foundation commits to the work to #endbookdeserts2022-10-1730 min
End Book DesertsReading For Our Lives with Maya SmartFind out how parents can become literacy advocates.2022-07-1227 min
End Book DesertsJennifer NielsenMiddle grade author Jennifer Nielsen chats libraries, book access, and building reading culture.2022-05-0329 min
End Book DesertsE Train & End Book DesertsI turn the microphone on my youngest guest to discuss ways to motivate young readers. 2022-04-1125 min
End Book DesertsI Love Books Tune in for a conversation with literacy expert Cornelius Minor and Jonathon Beatty - as we chat hip hop, literacy, and entrepreneurship. 2022-02-1339 min
End Book DesertsWorld Read Aloud Day 2022Celebrate the power of connecting through text on February 2, 2022. Join me as I chat with Dwaine Millard, Senior VP of Literacy Initiatives at Scholastic.2022-01-2027 min
End Book DesertsBusload of BooksJoin authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr as they discuss their yearlong adventure - driving a school bus (with their four children) across the country visiting Title 1 schools in the work to #endbookdeserts.2022-01-0337 min
End Book DesertsBook 'Em A look into the work to #endbookdeserts in the greater Nashville area. 2021-12-1729 min
End Book DesertsGovernor's Early Literacy FoundationDirector James Pond explains how almost 45 million books have found their way to Tennessee’s children in the work to end book deserts.2021-09-2723 min
End Book DesertsMy Very Own LibraryA Chicago-based community literacy program provides students with educational programming and book fairs to #endbookdeserts.2021-06-1435 min
End Book DesertsSummer Reading 2021Discover the partnership between Scholastic and Save the Children to #endbookdeserts and engage kids nationwide in summer reading.2021-05-2828 min
End Book DesertsAlways DreamDiscover how former Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi went from ice skating to literacy activist and the work of her foundation Always Dream to #endbookdeserts.2021-05-1725 min
End Book DesertsReading is FundamentalSince 1966, this literacy giant has been leading the field in the work to #endbookdeserts2021-05-0433 min
End Book DesertsWe Need Diverse BooksJoin Cornelius Minor and Nawal Qarooni Casiano in a conversation about books and programs that reflect the stories of our diverse children.2021-04-1235 min
End Book DesertsMadison Reading ProjectMadison Reading Project connects our community with free books and literacy enrichment programs that ignite a love for reading.2021-03-1920 min
End Book DesertsYoung, Black, and LitThis Chicago-based group works to #endbookdeserts by distributing affirming, representative books to black children.2021-02-2622 min
End Book DesertsWorld Read Aloud Day 2021Join literacy advocate Pam Allyn and Superbowl winner turned children's book author Malcolm Mitchell to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.2021-01-2643 min
End Book DesertsBlue Manatee Literacy ProjectDiscover how an Ohio-based bookstore turned into a full-scale community literacy project.2021-01-1127 min
End Book DesertsReach Out and ReadFind out how the pediatricians promote family literacy and work to #endbookdeserts.2020-12-0732 min
End Book DesertsLittle Free Library During COVIDLittle Free Library holds a new role in the pandemic and their push to #readincolor.2020-11-2619 min
End Book DesertsReach IncorporatedFind out how DC teens publish books and work to #endbookdeserts in a literacy-building project2020-11-1029 min
End Book DesertsHope in a BoxThis organization donates literature featuring LGBTQ protagonists and coaches educators on LGBTQ themes and inclusive pedagogy - so that all children feel accepted in their communities.2020-10-1923 min
End Book DesertsBook Access in a PandemicBookSmiles, Book Depot, and United Through Reading respond to the pandemic and their creative solutions to end book deserts.2020-08-2528 min
End Book DesertsThe Author ExperienceFind out how connecting authors and children to share stories is essential to #endbookdeserts.2020-07-2933 min
End Book DesertsUnite for LiteracyThis episode explores how the term 'book desert' was coined and overviews the presence of book deserts.2020-07-1519 min
End Book DesertsLeaders Readers NetworkThis Texas-based project aims to change the world through education equity and literacy for all.2020-06-1727 min
End Book DesertsPam Allyn & ScholasticFind out how LitCamp has pivoted during #covid19, and the resources from Scholastic to #endbookdeserts.2020-05-2027 min
End Book DesertsMiddle Grade Authors Take ActionKimberly Brubaker Bradley and Padma Venkatraman create a literacy initiative and social media movement to end book deserts during the COVID19 pandemic.2020-05-0527 min
End Book DesertsBook Access During COVID19We check back in with previous guests to see how they’re addressing book access during the COVID pandemic.2020-04-2721 min
End Book DesertsToo Small to Fail The Clinton Foundation’s early childhood initiative, Too Small to Fail, shows that talking, reading, and singing is learning. 2020-04-2019 min
End Book DesertsPajama ProgramFind out how books are an essential component of this organization, working to create safe bedtime routines for children living in book deserts.2020-03-2816 min
End Book DesertsBaseball and BooksDiscover what a World Series winning pitcher is doing to promote reading culture.2020-03-1730 min
End Book DesertsBarbershops and BeyondThe Conscious Connect and Barbershop Books work to end book deserts across community spaces2020-03-0930 min
End Book DesertsChildren's Literacy FoundationJoin author-illustrator Jason Chin and Vermont-based CLIF for how to #endbookdeserts in rural communities.2020-03-0227 min
End Book DesertsBook HarvestFind out more about North Carolina-based Book Harvest and their belief that reading and learning are a right, not a privilege.2020-02-2435 min
End Book DesertsLiteracy INCNew York-based LINC ends book deserts through community programming.2020-02-1715 min
End Book DesertsBook Love FoundationTeacher Penny Kittle discusses her foundation’s work to #endbookdeserts by supplying classroom libraries to high school teachers.2020-02-1025 min
End Book DesertsNic StoneBest selling author Nic Stone discusses her efforts to promote reading culture.2020-02-0329 min
End Book DesertsLitWorld and Pam AllynPam Allyn explains the collaboration between LitWorld, Scholastic, and World Read Aloud Day.2020-01-2025 min
End Book DesertsBooks In Baltimore#OneBookBaltimore and the Maryland Book Bank works to #endbookdeserts in Baltimore and the mid-Atlantic.2020-01-0629 min
End Book DesertsBook SpringA Texas-based program, BookSpring launches children into a world of reading.2019-12-1326 min
End Book DesertsLiteracy LoveAuthor Matt de la Pena - This episode features Newbery award winner Matt de la Pena, who talks about growing up as a non-reader, how books changed his lives, and how his current work aims to increase book culture.2019-12-0537 min
End Book DesertsBooks Behind BarsThis episode features two programs - Cantu’s Books and Liberation Library - who provide book access to incarcerated youth.2019-11-2118 min
End Book DesertsMeghan Cox GurdonMeghan Cox Gurdon, author of The Enchanted Hour, shares the impact of book deserts, how reading aloud transforms child-parent relationships, and how technology has impacted book deserts.2019-11-1325 min
End Book DesertsTicket to DreamOne child enters foster care every two seconds; this episode features Ticket to Dream, and their work to overcome book deserts for children in the foster care system.2019-11-0626 min
End Book DesertsLibrary at the LaundromatFind out how Wash and Learn and Library Laundromat League convert laundromats into literacy hubs.2019-10-3023 min
End Book DesertsThe Game ChangersLiteracy leaders Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp talk about the power of book ownership.2019-10-2127 min
End Book DesertsDolly Parton's Imagination LibraryThe Dollywood Foundation and its Imagination Library works well past 9 to 5 to distribute 16 million books a year by mail to children in Tennessee and beyond.2019-10-1429 min
End Book DesertsFirst BookWith a network of over 450,000 educators, First Book is a power player in the movement to end book deserts.2019-10-0726 min
End Book DesertsJason ReynoldsAward winning author Jason Reynolds shares his work to provide book access. 2019-09-3030 min
End Book DesertsLittle Free LibrariesA grassroots effort to spread the love of reading, there are 90.000 little free libraries around the world.2019-09-2320 min
End Book Deserts2000 Libros2000 Libros provides books to undocumented migrant children in detention centers, those in shelters separated from their families, and the children waiting to be reunited with families.2019-09-1621 min
End Book DesertsBook SmilesA New Jersey teacher ends book deserts by through book drives linking high income schools to low income schools.2019-09-1020 min
End Book DesertsUnited Through ReadingUnited Through Reading connects deployed military families to their children back home through video reading.2019-09-0424 min
End Book DesertsProject LitProject Lit is a nationwide student-teacher book club, aiming to increase reading across the nation.2019-08-2622 min
End Book DesertsBernie's Book Bank2 out of 3 low-income children have no books of their own. Bernie’s Book Bank, Chicago's largest provider of quality children’s books, is changing that with 12 books per year for 12 years.2019-08-1728 min
End Book DesertsLittle ReadersThis episode focuses on a Georgia-based program, who ensures that children of incarcerated parents still have bedtime stories.2019-08-1018 min
End Book DesertsJet Blue’s Soar with ReadingFind out how a major airline strives to end book deserts with book vending machines.2019-07-2919 min
End Book DesertsThe Book FairiesFind out how a New York non-profit has distributed over 1 million books to 500 schools and organizations in less than a decade.2019-07-1917 min
End Book DesertsWhat is a Book Desert?Our podcast kicks off with research around book deserts from Dr. Susan Neuman. Reading researcher and professor at New York University, Dr. Neuman defines 'book desert' and presents staggering research on the impact of book deserts.2019-07-0616 min