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We Know Some StuffSerena teaches teachers how to teach refugeesTeachers teaching teachers! What madness is this! Serena McDiarmid is learning how to best teach children with refugee experiences so we can have teachers who are armed with the knowledge to help all children succeed.Listen to what she has to say about it below2021-12-1332 min
Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 18: Season 1 Finale & RecapTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3158 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 17: National Indigenous Persons DayTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3158 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 16: The End of School?To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3159 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 15: Black Lives Matter ProtestsTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3100 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 14: CreativityTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3158 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 13: EidTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3158 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 12: RoyaltyTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-3159 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 11: Mothers DayTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-311h 01Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltMayday Special: Celebrating the KW CommunityTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-05-311h 00Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 9: Earth DayTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-04-1759 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 8: MealsTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-04-1759 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 7: GardensTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-04-1759 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 6: International Children's Book Day & Isabel ArsenaultIn this episode, Midtown Bookshelf got all glammed up for award season... picture book style! Isabel Arsenault was the Canadian illustrator nominated to the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards this year, so the gang brought in three unique picture books that showcase her amazing achievements in artistic storytelling. Picture Books:Virginia Wolf written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Isabel Arsenault,The Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois written by Amy Novesky and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,Spork written Kyo Maclear and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,Songs:"Come Fly Away" by Jeremy Fisher, f...2021-04-1759 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 5: Merry Midtown BookshelfIt's all smiles on the Bookshelf as Serena, Matt, and Allison dig into some truly feel-good picture books. Matt shares one of his favourite childhood classics, Serena showcases a picture book that appears to be missing one of its key components, and Allison brings in a laugh-out-loud twisted folktale. Much merriment is had! Picture Books:The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by John Klassen, Candlewick Press. Jillian Jiggs written and illustrated Phoebe Gilman, Scholastic. The Book with No Pictures written by B.J. Novak, Dial Books.Songs:"...2021-04-1758 minMidtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 4: World Forests DayTo celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs. Picture Books: The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. Songs:"Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Net...2021-04-1759 min
Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt RappoltEpisode 1: Diversity & World Radio DayFor the inaugural episode of Bookshelf, Serena, Matt, and Allison celebrate World Radio Day and the theme of diversity. Recorded and Produced by Matt Rappolt, Serena, McDiarmid, & Allison DyjachOriginally Aired on Midtown Radio in February, 2020.2021-04-1741 min