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The Parenting Pair PodcastThe Parenting Pair PodcastUnderstanding ADHD Through Metaphors: Race Cars, Sailboats, and MoreIn this enlightening episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron explore creative metaphors to help parents and caregivers better understand ADHD. They share powerful visual stories—like the "race car brain" created by Ned Hallowell and a "sailboat in the storm"—to illustrate how ADHD affects motivation, attention, and executive functioning.Join us as we discuss:How the "race car brain" analogy explains the speed and impulsivity often seen in children with ADHDThe "sailboat" metaphor to understand the challenges of motivation and follow-through in teensWhy these metaphors can foster comp...2025-06-1818 minRoberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime Report"Bring Jen McCabe to Her Knees"! Did Karen Read's Cross Work?With rumors of Karen Read’s defense team (including Alan Jackson, David Yannetti, Elizabeth Little & Robert Alessi) imploding under the pressures of a retrial against specially appointed prosecutor Hank Brennan- the defense esperately needed to score points and establish a third party culprit in their cross-examination of Jennifer McCabe. Was Jackson’s cross-examination effective? Or was it another loss for the defense? Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereport Throw a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglass Support Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com...2025-05-041h 45Roberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportJen McCabe Returns to the Stand!In today’s episode we talk about Jennifer McCabe’s return to the witness stand! She starred down the truth and didn’t blink.Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassThank you Patrons!Hannna, Christy, Jen Buell, Elle Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri F...2025-04-302h 11OT JEDIOT JEDIOccupational Therapy's Role in Gender Affirming CareIn this episode on the OT JEDI Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah Vines, who shares her incredible work supporting individuals after top surgery. Sarah discusses best practices for gender-affirming care, the critical role of mental health in the process, and how occupational therapy can make a difference in the lives of transgender clients.ResourcesWPATH Standards 8: https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/SOC%20v7/SOC%20V7_English.pdfA Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care: https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684030521/a-clinicians-guide-to-gender-affirming-care/An introductory resource created by Dr. Sarah Vines...2025-01-0142 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsEVA-DORABLE: Rebecca Elliott Talks a Decade of the Owl Diaries, Eva the Owlet, and more!At six years old, Rebecca Elliott knew she wanted to write and illustrate books for kids. Today, she is doing exactly that with her hugely popular book series, Owl Diaries and Unicorn Diaries. This coming January marks the 10th anniversary of the Owl Diaries’ debut, and in today’s episode Rebecca joins guest-host Billy DiMichele to talk about the milestone, the success of her hugely popular books, and the animated Apple TV+ series Eva the Owlet, which recently announced its return for a second season and the release of a very special holiday episode. → Resources ...2024-12-2026 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsWhen We Flew Away: A Conversation with Alice HoffmanFor decades Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl has inspired and challenged readers to look for the good in an often-brutal world. In today’s episode, critically acclaimed author, Alice Hoffman, joins host Suzanne McCabe to talk about her newest young adult novel When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary, which reimagines the life of Anne Frank before she wrote her famous diary. This gripping and lyrical novel, informed by extensive research and extraordinary support from the Anne Frank Center, captures the highs, lows, and unyielding hope of Anne and her...2024-12-0615 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCat on the Run: A Conversation With Aaron BlabeyIn this episode, we’re spotlighting bestselling author Aaron Blabey. Aaron visited our New York City headquarters in late 2023 from his home in Australia. He talked with host Suzanne McCabe about the genesis of Cat on the Run, his latest series for young readers. In Book 1, Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!, Princess Beautiful, the world’s biggest cat video star, is accused of a crime she didn’t commit. Can the most famous feline on the planet avoid capture and prove her innocence? Readers will find out in Aaron’s hilarious new trilogy about the peri...2024-08-1515 minRoberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportKaren Read Returns to Court! Some Questions for Jen McCabe's Lawyer...Discussing the Karen Read’s innocence fraud campaign spreads through Canton Mass like a virus. Is Jen McCabe’s lawyer working for his client or Karen Read?Show Notes:Innocence Fraud Watch "Killer Karen Read Retrial: Why Did Lawyer Kevin Reddington..." - https://theerrorsthatplaguethemiscarriageofjusticemovement.home.blog/2024/08/10/killer-karen-read-retrial-why-did-lawyer-kevin-reddington-praise-aidan-turtleboy-kearney-on-his-rolling-rally-witness-intimidation-stunt-which-targetted-his-then-client-jennifer-m/WCVB Boston "Protestors Supporters of Karen Read.." -https://youtu.be/tQUQ7wWfox4?si=lXfIocNXohVolt6OWCVB Boston "Karen Read Supporters Hold Various Stand Outs" -https://youtu.be/W6sV4hcUwzY?si=Ex8iVbaVg8Koh34TWCVB Boston "Karen Read's Attorneys Argue 2 Charges to Be Tossed" - https://yout...2024-08-1155 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads35 for 35: Reach Out and Read Launches a New Book CollectionIn this episode, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Reach Out and Read and an uplifting new book collection. Marty Martinez, the nonprofit’s CEO, and Judy Newman, Chief Impact Officer at Scholastic, talk with host Suzanne McCabe about 35 for 35—a new, curated collection of titles for young children. A joint venture between Reach Out and Read and Scholastic, with help from several other publishers, the 35 for 35 project will distribute 350,000 free books to children ages five and under during their well-child visits. The books celebrate the vibrant neighborhoods and diverse cultures of the children who are...2024-07-2323 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsA Darker Mischief: Celebrating Pride Month With Author Derek MilmanIn this episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with author Derek Milman. Derek talks with host Suzanne McCabe about his latest YA novel, A Darker Mischief. The gripping story revolves around Cal, a queer teen from a poor town in Mississippi. At Essex Academy, an elite boarding school in New England, Cal tries to fit in and falls in love along the way. “I would encourage any teen picking up A Darker Mischief,” Derek says, “to see how Cal can surmount everything that has happened in the past and his sense of unbelonging and intense alienation to find lov...2024-06-2021 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsHelping Children Thrive: A Conversation With Dr. Linda C. Mayes“Children are just suffering more,” says Dr. Linda C. Mayes, director of the Yale Child Study Center. A pediatrician by training, Dr. Mayes specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. Like other health care professionals, she is sounding the alarm about the rise in anxiety and depression in young people. In this episode, Dr. Mayes talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the reasons for this disturbing trend and explores how we, as a society, can address the challenges our children are facing. Dr. Mayes is also the Arnold Gesell Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the Yale...2024-05-1635 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsWe Dream a World: Celebrating Black History Month With Yolanda Renee KingIn honor of Black History Month, Yolanda Renee King talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her new picture book, We Dream A World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Yolanda is joined in the studio by her editor, Andrea Davis Pinkney, who is vice president and executive editor of Scholastic Trade Publishing. Yolanda is only 15 years old. Already, she is following in her grandparents’ footsteps as an activist and author. “Leaders are those who ask the questions, who challenge things,” she says. We Dream a World, which is ill...2024-02-0718 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAuthors Neal Shusterman and Sharon Cameron Share Stories of Hope From the HolocaustIn honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we spotlight two Scholastic authors who depict everyday acts of heroism in their latest novels about the Holocaust. First, Neal Shusterman talks about Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust, his new graphic novel for young readers. The book is beautifully illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez. Then, Sharon Cameron discusses Artifice, her latest work of historical fiction for middle graders. “I hope [young readers] take away a sense of hope in the face of despair,” Neal says. “Even in these dark times, there were stories...2024-01-2334 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating Hispanic Latine Heritage Month With Dr. Maria ArmstrongIn this episode, we celebrate Hispanic Latine Heritage Month with Dr. Maria Armstrong. A longtime educator, Dr. Armstrong is executive director of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents {ALAS]. She talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her experiences in education and how we can better serve Latino children and families. Dr. Armstrong grew up in the Southwest, in an extended family of Latino, Mescalaro Apache, and Yaqui heritage. “My family didn’t cross the border,” she says. “The border crossed us.” A high school dropout, she eventually earned a PhD in organizational leadership. In 2021, she was named one...2023-10-0626 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsWelcome to Camp Sunshine: Jarrett J. Krosoczka Talks About His Award-Winning Graphic MemoirIf you’ve ever been to summer camp, or wish you had gotten the chance to go, you’ll love hearing author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka talk with host Suzanne McCabe about his latest graphic memoir. It’s called Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope. Camp Sunshine is not just any camp. It’s a place in Maine where seriously ill kids and their families get the opportunity to just be themselves and enjoy campfire stories, wilderness activities, and the company of others who also are facing extraordinary challenges. During h...2023-07-2019 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating Pride Month With Author Simon James GreenIn this episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with British author and screenwriter Simon James Green. Simon joins host Suzanne McCabe to talk about Gay Club!, his hilarious new novel for young adults. The story revolves around Barney Brown, a self-described chess geek who wants to lead his high school’s LGBTQIA+ Society to better days. But Barney faces unexpected competition in the group’s presidential election from rival Bronte, who manages to have the voting opened to the entire student body at Greenacre Academy. Little by little, the stakes are raised, showing the teens at their worst—and, ultimate...2023-06-2719 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating 100 Years of the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsIn 1923, Scholastic founder and CEO Maurice R. Robinson deemed that artistic students should be celebrated every bit as much as their athletic peers. Robinson created the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to recognize talented young artists and writers from across the United States. The program gained fame through the students who won its awards, many of whom went onto groundbreaking careers in art, fashion, film, and literature. They include Bernard Malamud, Ezra Jack Keats, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Cy Twombly, Kay WalkingStick, Robert Redford, Stephen King, Ken Burns, Yolanda Wisher, Zac Posen, Lena Dunham...2023-06-0830 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsParachute Kids: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month With Betty C. TangIn this episode, we’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang. Betty talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her extraordinary new graphic novel, Parachute Kids. The story introduces readers to 10-year-old Feng-Li, a Taiwanese girl who can’t wait to vacation in the United States with her family. But she gets shocking news along the way. Her parents will be heading back to Taiwan after the family’s vacation, leaving Feng-Li and her older brother and sister to fend for themselves. By turns harrow...2023-05-1122 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsBig Tree: A Conversation With Author and Illustrator Brian SelznickIn this episode, we introduce you to siblings Merwin and Louise. They are two tiny sycamore seeds, living in a world filled with dinosaurs, asteroids, and volcanoes. Merwin and Louise are the creation of author and illustrator Brian Selznick, who discusses his new novel, Big Tree, with host Suzanne McCabe The siblings’ story began with an idea from filmmaker Steven Spielberg. It evolved into Big Tree, an epic adventure of more than 500 pages. In the episode, you’ll hear a clip of the audiobook, which is narrated by Meryl Streep. Brian is a #1 New York Time...2023-04-2030 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIceberg: Author Jennifer A. Nielsen Reimagines the Sinking of the TitanicEveryone loves a good Titanic story. Jennifer A. Nielsen has written a great one! In this episode, she talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Iceberg, her new middle grade novel. It’s already a best-seller. Iceberg follows the journey of 12-year-old Hazel Rothbury, who is traveling alone on the Titanic. She dreams of escaping her fate as a factory worker by telling hidden stories about the majestic ship that is speeding across the Atlantic Ocean. Jennifer is also the author of the Ascendance series, the historical thrillers Resistance and A Night Divided, and several other ac...2023-04-1222 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsI Kick and I Fly: A Conversation With Author and Activist Ruchira GuptaDuring Women’s History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in a range of fields—from politics and the law to aviation and technology. In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Ruchira Gupta, a journalist, author, and activist who is ensuring a future for girls who otherwise might not have one. Ruchira has worked tirelessly to help girls in India, Nepal, and other countries escape the brutal world of child sex trafficking. She is the co-founder of Apne Aap, a non-governmental organization (NGO) that empowers women and girls to escape the vicious cycle of prostitution. Ru...2023-03-0924 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsDreamer: Akim Aliu Talks About His New Graphic Novel and Racism in the Hockey WorldWhen Akim Aliu was a young boy, he and his family moved to Canada. His parents wanted a better life for their two sons. Akim’s father is Nigerian, and his mother Ukrainian. Whether they lived in Ukraine, Nigeria, or Canada, the family faced discrimination and bigotry. Things didn’t improve when Akim developed a love of ice hockey. Money was tight, and the sport wasn’t welcoming to children of color. Still, Akim’s parents did everything they could to help him follow his dreams. Akim made it all the way to the National Hockey L...2023-02-1022 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsOwl Diaries: Rebecca Elliott on Reading Aloud and Eva the OwletIf you haven’t met Eva the Owlet, you’re in for a treat. She’s headed to Apple TV+ for her own animated series, which debuts on March 31. Eva is the adorable narrator of Owl Diaries, a New York Times bestselling book series by author and illustrator Rebecca Elliott. In this episode, Rebecca talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the runaway success of Owl Diaries and Eva the Owlet, the upcoming adaptation from Apple TV+. Rebecca will be participating in this year’s World Read Aloud Day, which takes place on February 1. For the past 13...2023-01-3021 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Tower of Life: Remembering the HolocaustIn 1941, when Yaffa Eliach was six years old, German troops invaded her town in what was then Poland. Most of the Jewish population was rounded up and murdered. Within two days, 900 years of history was sundered. But Yaffa and her family managed to escape. After the war, Yaffa settled in the United States, where she earned a PhD, writing and telling stories about the Holocaust. Yaffa is the subject of a new picture book by Chana Stiefel. Illustrated by Susan Gal, the book is called The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories...2023-01-2527 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Power of MentoringHow can individual members of a community help children flourish in the classroom? One way is through mentoring. Scholastic’s nationwide mentorship program helps students boost their literacy skills while creating meaningful bonds with caring individuals. Our read-aloud mentoring program, which comes with books and teaching guides, is called R.E.A.L. — READ, EXCEL, ACHIEVE, and LEAD. In this episode, in honor of National Mentoring Month, educator Christian Adair tells host Suzanne McCabe how the R.E.A.L. program has enhanced learning and community engagement in his Kentucky school district. “You want to be very though...2023-01-1128 minAhbarjietMaltaAhbarjietMalta"女子超级联赛:周末动作的谈话要点 曼联展示他们的德比葡萄酒,阿森纳从上赛季的低迷和耶琳娜·坎科维奇(Jelena Cankovic)到达切尔西(Chelsea) Suzanne Wrack,Sophie Downey和Sarah Rendell 2022年12月12日星期一11.34格林尼治标准时间 15 统一缩小当地竞争对手的差距" "-Start AD- #TheMummic"女子超级联赛:周末动作的谈话要点 曼联展示他们的德比葡萄酒,阿森纳从上赛季的低迷和耶琳娜·坎科维奇(Jelena Cankovic)到达切尔西(Chelsea) Suzanne Wrack,Sophie Downey和Sarah Rendell 2022年12月12日星期一11.34格林尼治标准时间 15 统一缩小当地竞争对手的差距" "-Start AD- #TheMummichogBlogoFmalta Amazon Top和Flash Deals(会员链接 - 如果您通过以下链接购买,您将支持我们的翻译)-https://amzn.to/3feogyg 仅在一次搜索中比较所有顶级旅行网站,以在酒店库存的最佳酒店交易中找到世界上最佳酒店价格比较网站。 (会员链接 - 如果您通过以下链接购买,您将支持我们的翻译)-https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “因此,无论您希望别人对您做什么,也对他们做,因为这是法律和先知。”“ #Jesus #Catholic。 “从受孕的时刻,必须绝对尊重和保护人类的生活。从他生存的第一刻起,必须将一个人承认为拥有一个人的权利 - 其中每种无辜者都是无辜的权利。”天主教教堂的教理2270。 堕胎杀死了两次。它杀死了婴儿的身体,并杀死了母亲的科学。堕胎是深刻的反妇女。它的受害者中有三个季节是女性:一半的婴儿和所有母亲。 流畅的马耳他无线电是马耳他的第一号数字广播电台,演奏您的轻松最爱 - Smooth提供了“无混乱”的混音,吸引了35-59个核心观众,提供柔和的成人现代经典。我们操作一个流行曲目的播放列表,并定期更新。 https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ 关注电报:https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom Tumblr:https://www.tumblr.com/themummichogblogofmalta blogspot:https://themummichogblogofmalta.blogspot.com/ 论坛:https://groups.google.com/g/themummichogblog Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/chinesecommunitymalta 结束广告---" " 尽管在第六次询问曼彻斯特德比的比赛中未能从曼彻斯特德比获得三分,但曼联在曼城的1-1平局带来了很多积极的进展。联合经理马克·斯金纳(Marc Skinner)说:“这场比赛发生了变化。” “我们对结果感到沮丧,但表现不佳。”在以前的会议中,曼联一直挣扎,但周日他们来到了阿提哈德,在44,259人面前将比赛带到了曼城。斯金纳说,不同之处在于,他的球员“不像上赛季有时那样觉得自己不得不为自己的生活辩护”。这是一个几乎全力的城市方面,尽管在首发XI中有五个新的签约,这使曼联的表现更加令人印象深刻。 SW @ellatoone99和 @leah_galton21链接up#barclayswsl @manutdwomen pic.twitter.com/1euhivc6az - 巴克莱女子超级联赛(@barclayswsl)2022年12月12日 阿森纳显示新发现的弹性 阿森纳经理乔纳斯·埃德瓦尔(Jonas Eidevall)称赞球员从后面获得以4-1胜利在阿斯顿维拉(Aston Villa)取得4-1的胜利,在最近3-2击败曼联之后,他们似乎稳定了这艘船。这与上个赛季形成鲜明对比,在延迟的2021足总杯决赛中对切尔西的失败使他的球队旋转,在所有比赛中都从接下来的六场比赛中获得了一场胜利。在维拉公园(Villa Park),柯斯蒂·汉森(Kirsty Hanson)的第六分钟罢工可能会惊慌失措。取而代之的是,雷切尔·科西(Rachel Corsie)自己的进球和WSL纪录射手赛车手Vivianne Miedema的四场比赛中的第四个进球,在凯蒂·麦凯布(Katie McCabe)和乔丹·诺布斯(Jordan Nobbs)杀死了别墅恢复的任何希望。 Eidevall说:“这是关于信仰我们的游戏计划,而不是在那时改变或让情绪接管。”当他们在2023年的第一场比赛中,他们在阿联酋航空中扮演切尔西时,对他们的信心的真正考验尚未到来。 Vivianne Miedema在Villa Park再次找到了阿森纳的网。 Vivianne Miedema在Villa Park再次找到了阿森纳的网。照片:Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC/Getty Images 埃文斯(Evans) 西汉姆(West Ham)通常以快速的开头而闻名,但在周日,他们的下半场表现使他们得以完成。他们在上半场是马刺第二好的,因为他们的对手缺乏临床表现。锤子唯一明显的机会是罚款达格尼·布莱恩·贾斯多蒂(DagnyBrynjarsdóttir)。保罗·康切斯基(Paul Konchesky)表现出他的进攻意图,并在此间隔中引入了丽莎·埃文斯(Lisa Evans)。苏格兰边锋煽动了揭幕战,她的奔跑为布莱恩贾尔斯多蒂(Brynjarsdóttir)做出了修改的机会。当托特纳姆热刺拼命试图将事情提升时,当游客执行了完美的反击时,他们被抓住了。法国中后卫哈瓦·西索科(Hawa Cissoko)冲刺了60码的最佳部分,然后向丽贝卡·斯宾塞(Rebecca Spencer)射击以封印三分。这是一次胜利,使锤子在寒假前排名第五。 SD 铁的队长@dagnybrynjars袋子本赛季的第五个进球🤩💥#barclayswsl @westhamwomen pic.twitter.com/bkig1u9ma2 - 巴克莱女子超级联赛(@barclayswsl)2022年12月11日 Cankovic对蓝调产生重大影响 耶琳娜·坎科维奇(Jelena Cankovic)给艾玛·海斯(Emma Hayes)带来了很多想法,因为她在周日切尔西(Chelsea)以3-2击败雷丁(Reading)的比赛中发挥了不可或缺的作用。她的上半场表演将引起人们的注意,两个进球强调告诉她的经理她准备比赛了。塞尔维亚国脚于夏天以三年的合同从罗森格尔德(Rosengård)抵达科布姆(Cobham)。这是她在替补席上三场露面之后的第一个开始,上半场的精力很清楚。坎科维奇(Cankovic)的快速思考的任意球刺激了弗兰·柯比(Fran Kirby)的第一个进球(尽管应该被排除在越位)。然后,提供者变成了得分手,对篮板做出了反应,然后用强大的标头添加了另一个。像切尔西一样,随着下半场的阅读,她逐渐消失了。 SD 注册移动门柱 免费每周新闻通讯 内容丰富,热情,娱乐。立即注册我们每周对女子足球的综述。 隐私通知:新闻通讯可能包含有关慈善机构,在线广告和外部各方资助的内容的信息。有关更多信息,请参见我们的隐私政策。我们使用Google Recaptcha来保护我们的网站和Google隐私政策和服务条款。 球迷应得的胜于晚期推迟 这是善意的季节,显然是女子超级联赛推迟。在英格兰2022年欧洲杯冠军之后,联盟击败了本赛季的纪录,出勤率增长了200%,但俱乐部仍处于天气的摆布。顶级航班像球迷一样值得更好。这个周末,布莱顿V埃弗顿是第一个跌倒的人,因为在布罗德菲尔德体育场的冰雪奇缘,周六将宣布重新安排的日期。至少支持者在旅行之前就向他们发出警告。另一场被取消的游戏并没有让球迷同时在Prenton Park在利物浦与莱斯特的比赛开始前两个小时失败的第二场比赛。 Sr https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/12/womens-super-league-wsl-weekend-talking-points?utm_term=63973723211aff29630070b2bead9ab0&utm_campaign=TheFiver&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=fiver_email "2022-12-1211 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIf You Lived During the Plimouth Thanksgiving RevisitedThe arrival of the Mayflower in Plimouth in 1620, and the Pilgrims’ feast with Wampanoag Indians a year later, are recalled each November when we celebrate Thanksgiving. But what actually happened at that three-day feast, and how did the narrative change over time? In 2021, host Suzanne McCabe posed those questions to Chris Newell, an award-winning educator and author, and a proud citizen of the Passamaquoddy tribe in Maine. In this episode, Chris returns to talk about Native American Heritage Month and what it means to him. Later, listeners can hear the original conversation about Chris’s accl...2022-11-1035 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Science of Reading: Turning Research into Practice with Dr. Julia B. LindseyWe often talk about the joy and power of reading. But how does a child get there? How do they actually learn how to read, to recognize words on a page and make sense of them? In this episode, Dr. Julia B. Lindsey talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the science of reading and how she recommends putting it into practice. Dr. Lindsey is a leading expert on foundational skills and early reading. Her new book for educators is called Reading Above the Fray: Reliable, Research Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills. A former kindergarten...2022-10-2722 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsHonoring Banned Books Week with Amy Sarig KingEvery September, we celebrate banned books. These are the stories that are so powerful—and so transformative—that some people think others shouldn’t be able to read them. Banning or censoring a book may be done with good intentions, but it ends up limiting access to diverse, often marginalized, voices and deprives readers of important historical information. In this episode, award-winning author Amy Sarig King talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Attack of the Black Rectangles, her new novel for middle graders. The book, which takes on censorship and intolerance, is based on an experience Amy had in...2022-09-1922 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads“Make Good Trouble” — Remembering U.S. Representative John LewisIn this episode, we’re honoring John Lewis, the civil rights hero and Congressman who died in 2020. The bond that Lewis forged with young Tybre Faw is the subject of a new picture book by best-selling author Andrea Davis Pinkney. Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown, the book is called Because of You, John Lewis: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. Andrea joins host Suzanne McCabe to talk about the inspiration for the book—the moment she saw Tybre, then 12, reading William Ernest Henley’s poem, “Invictus,” at the Congressman’s funeral. “I watched this child honoring...2022-07-1824 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAaron Blabey and The Bad GuysIn this episode, author and illustrator Aaron Blabey talks about the creation of The Bad Guys, his hit book series with Scholastic. The series inspired the 2022 computer-animated film of the same name from DreamWorks Animation. Aaron describes the series, which follows the adventures of a hapless gang of criminal animals who finally do good, as “Tarantino for kids.” The impulse in creating the series, Aaron tells host Suzanne McCabe, “was to make sure my son had a book to read that was fun.” The author and illustrator, who was an award-winning actor in Australia in a previo...2022-07-0128 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIt’s Summer! Grab a Book!In this episode, we’re spotlighting the Scholastic Summer Reading program. Authors Christina Soontornvat, Kwame Mbalia, Tracey West, and Lauren Tarshis join host Suzanne McCabe to introduce the books they will be sharing with young readers this summer. Lauren offers a sneak peek of her upcoming I Survived The Wellington Avalanche, 1910, which is due out in September. Later in the episode, Shane Garver, associate vice president of rural education at Save the Children, explains why now—especially now—is the perfect time for kids to grab a book and get lost in a reading adventure. Shane also discus...2022-06-2145 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads“Be Who You Are” — A Conversation with Alex GinoIn this episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with Alex Gino. Alex is the acclaimed author of several queer and progressive middle grade novels, including Rick, You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!, and the newly-released Alice Austen Lived Here. Alex talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Melissa, which was originally published as George in 2015. The novel introduces young readers to a transgender girl who yearns to play the role of Charlotte in her school play. The book won a Lamda Literary Award and a Children’s Choice Book Award, among many other honors. It also was the mo...2022-06-0922 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads“Invisible No More” — Celebrating AAPI MonthIn this episode, we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with authors Debbi Michiko Florence and Gita Varadarajan. A former classroom teacher, Debbi is the author of award-winning middle grade novels Keep It Together, Keiko Carter, and Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai, among several other titles. Debbi is a third-generation Japanese American, who was born in raised in California. She now lives in Mystic, Connecticut, where her upcoming middle grade novel, Sweet and Sour, is set. She talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Sweet and Sour and the summer romance between characters Mai and Zach.2022-05-2431 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsSocial and Emotional Learning: What Is it and How Can it Help Kids?During the pandemic, an increasing number of children and adolescents have reported struggling with anxiety and depression. How can we help them process their emotions and get the support they need? In this episode, Dr. Amanda Alexander and Dr. Jose Paez talk with host Suzanne McCabe about the role social and emotional learning (SEL) plays in the classroom and how it can foster the knowledge and skills kids need to thrive. Amanda and Jose also discuss how reading and storytelling can help children and families cope with the higher levels of stress and anxiety many are feeling. “Ac...2022-05-0928 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCultivating Genius, One Stitch at a Time: Bisa Butler and Gholdy MuhammadCultivating Genius, One Stitch at a Time: Bisa Butler and Gholdy Muhammad In this episode, we celebrate Women’s History Month and the power of women to transform our world, one stitch at a time. Host Suzanne McCabe talks with Scholastic Kid Reporter Camille Fallen, 13, about a recent interview she conducted with acclaimed textile artist Bisa Butler and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, an educator and the author of the bestselling Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Bisa’s textile portraits, which are inspired by black and white photographs that she collects, tell...2022-03-1031 minCrime With My CoffeeCrime With My CoffeeRichard Ausley's Crimes and the Disappearance of Henry McCabeIn 1973, Paul Andrews was kidnapped and assaulted over more than a week by Richard "Pee-Wee" Ausley. June tells us how Paul was rescued and the aftermath of Ausley's capture. Also, she tells us about the strange disappearance of Henry McCabe, a Minnesota State Auditor.Sources for this episode:Wikipedia - Portsmouth, VirginiaWikipedia - Paul Martin AndrewsWAVY - Man who was trapped in box, raped as a boy returns to scene of crime; upset over bill to end civil commitment of some Va. sex offendersWashington Post - Pedophile Is Slain in Va...2022-03-0941 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsSharing Black Stories with Andrea and Brian PinkneyIn this episode, author Andrea Davis Pinkney and her husband, illustrator Brian Pinkney, join host Suzanne McCabe to talk about their new picture book: Bright Brown Baby: A Treasury. Andrea and Brian have created dozens of acclaimed books for children, including Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America, Martin Rising: Requiem for a King, and illustrated biographies of Alvin Ailey, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald. Andrea, who is an executive editor and vice president at Scholastic, wrote the libretto for an operatic adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats’s 1962 classic, The Snowy Day, which had its wo...2022-02-1916 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads“An Echo of Love”—Celebrating World Read Aloud DayIn this episode, we’ve made World Read Aloud Day a family affair. Author Tami Charles and her son, Christopher, join host Suzanne McCabe to discuss Tami’s picture book, All Because You Matter, which was named the Best Children’s Book of 2020 by Amazon. Next, author Varian Johnson and his daughters, Savannah and Sydney, read from Varian’s graphic novel, Twins, which was chosen as a top-10 graphic novel of 2021 by the ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. Then, author Aida Salazar and her children, Avelina and M.J. Santos, read from Aida’s brand-new picture book in verse, In...2022-01-2817 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIf You Lived During the Plimoth ThanksgivingThe arrival of the Mayflower in Plimouth in 1620, and the Pilgrims’ feast with Wampanoag Indians a year later, are recalled each November when we celebrate Thanksgiving. But what actually happened at that three-day feast, and how did the narrative change over time? In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Chris Newell, the author of If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving, a new book for children. With help from Wampanoag scholar Linda Coombs, Chris offers young readers a fuller understanding of this pivotal encounter in American history and shows the devastating toll that colonization took on In...2021-11-2325 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsClifford the Big Red Dog Hits the Big ScreenClifford the Big Red Dog first found his home at Scholastic in 1963. His now-famous creator, Norman Bridwell had been rejected by nearly a dozen other children’s publishers. Beatrice de Regniers, then the editor of Scholastic’s Lucky Book Club, took one look at Bridwell’s black-and-white drawings of Clifford and said, “The kids are going to love this!” What made de Regniers so sure that Clifford would win over young hearts? “That’s how kids feel,” she said. “They feel like, ‘I don’t belong here. I’m somebody odd in the crowd.’” Since then, more than 160 Clifford...2021-11-1524 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsMuted: A Conversation With Author Tami CharlesIn this episode, author Tami Charles joins host Suzanne McCabe to talk about her latest book, Muted. The young adult novel in verse introduces readers to three aspiring musicians: Denver, Dali, and Shaq. The gifted Black teens are coping with high school, family, and friends in rural Delaware Valley. The girls get their first big break when they meet Sean “Mercury” Ellis, the undisputed king of R&B. But Merc has other ideas for them. Tami, herself, is no stranger to the music scene. In her teens and early twenties, she tasted fame with an all...2021-10-1924 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating Hispanic & Latine Heritage MonthIn this episode, we celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month with some favorite Scholastic authors. First, Sonia Manzano revisits her 2015 memoir, Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx. You may know Sonia as Maria, the beloved character she played on Sesame Street for more than 30 years. Growing up in a struggling Puerto Rican family in the 1950s, Sonia wondered how she could contribute to a society that didn’t see her. “I felt invisible,” she says. Her story of resilience and hope continues to inspire readers of all ages. Host Suzanne McCabe also talks with P...2021-09-2843 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Day Our World Changed: Remembering 9/11In this episode, award-winning author Alan Gratz discusses the 9/11 attacks and the complicated fallout in the United States and abroad after that fateful day. Alan’s latest book, Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11, helps young readers understand what it was like to be in Lower Manhattan when two airplanes struck the Twin Towers, and how the attacks led to a 20-year war in Afghanistan. Ground Zero features nine-year-old Brandon, who finds himself in an elevator in the North Tower when an explosion jolts him and the other passengers sideways. His father is working at Windows on the Wo...2021-09-0838 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsBack to School, Back Together: Classroom Resources for Teachers and StudentsA new school year is upon us, and students are returning to the classroom—some for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic was declared in March 2020. How can educators and families navigate an uncertain landscape? To help everyone get off to a great start, the Yale Child Study Center + Scholastic Collaborative have created “Back to School, Back Together,” an online hub with SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) resources, stories of resilience, and expert insights. In this episode, Lauren Tarshis, who is Senior Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, and Publisher of Scholastic Magazines, as well as the author of the be...2021-08-2436 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsSummer Reading and “the Healing Power of Story”According to the Scholastic Teacher & Principal School Report, more than 60% of educators notice a learning loss among students—also known as the “summer slide”—at the start of the academic year. Educators overwhelmingly agree that reading books when school is out supports students’ academic success. The Scholastic Summer Reading program was designed to help meet this need. The free, annual initiative keeps kids motivated to read all summer long, while expanding access to books. The program hosts virtual author events, provides e-books, and empowers kids to unlock a donation of 100,000 print books from Scholastic that are distributed in rural c...2021-08-0525 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsRoom to Dream: Exploring the Asian American Experience With Kelly Yang and Dr. Don VuKelly is the award-winning author of the bestselling Front Desk series for middle-graders. She has won numerous accolades for her work, including the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature. Kelly talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her writing journey and about Room to Dream, the latest title in her wildly popular series about the indomitable Mia Tang. It’s due out September 21. Kelly also describes the struggles that she faced immigrating to the U.S. with her parents when she was a child. “You don’t have to strip away everything about yourself to conform,” she says...2021-05-1347 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsFrom Fear to Hope: Covering the Pandemic in our Classroom MagazinesLauren Tarshis remembers the responsibilities that fell to her on March 11, 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was declared, and schools around the country began to shift to virtual learning. Lauren is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. The magazines, which reach more than 25 million students and their teachers, have been a staple in classrooms for more than a century. In this episode, Lauren tells host Suzanne McCabe how a talented team of writers, editors, designers, video producers, and IT experts have helped support educators and keep students engaged and learning this past year—even though many cl...2021-04-2937 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsTo Fly Among the Stars: Celebrating Women in ScienceDo you know a little girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut, a fighter pilot, or an aeronautical engineer? In this episode, we celebrate the achievements of women who dared to follow their own dreams at a time when they were laughed at and dismissed. First, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Rebecca Siegel, the author of To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts. Rebecca describes the early years of America’s space program, when 13 brave women trained in a secret, privately-funded program, hoping to earn their spot among the stars. Th...2021-03-1841 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating World Read Aloud DayFor 12 years, World Read Aloud Day has challenged participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. The global effort is now celebrated in 173 countries and counting. For the past decade, Scholastic has been the title sponsor of World Read Aloud Day, which was created by LitWorld, a global non-profit that fosters a love of reading in children everywhere. In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with literacy expert and author Pam Allyn, who is the founder of LitWorld. She'll share ideas for educators and families who would like to participate in this...2021-02-0222 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAnti-racism Resources for Your Home and ClassroomIn this episode, we focus on anti-racism education in the classroom and at home. Host Suzanne McCabe talks with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, an associate professor of language and literacy at Georgia State University and the author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Muhammad explains how researching Black literary societies from the 1800s inspires her work with students and teachers around the country. Monique Melton, an author, international speaker, and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast, also offers her perspective on “what it looks like to actually explore, identify, and eliminate racism in ev...2021-01-2833 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsStillwater: Marvel in the Moment“Only those who try can achieve the impossible.” In this episode, we spotlight Stillwater, a new animated children's series from Apple TV Plus. Inspired by the beloved Zen shorts book series by Jon J Muth, the new series follows the adventures of three siblings whose neighbor happens to be a giant panda named Stillwater. Through his beautiful stories, the wise Stillwater helps the children cope with life's disappointments and sorrows, and hold onto their sense of joy and wonder. Host Suzanne McCabe talks with Mallika Chopra, an author, speaker, and wellbeing expert who serves as the mindfulness cons...2020-12-1721 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads100 Years of Reading: Celebrating Scholastic’s LegacyToday, we're celebrating Scholastic's 100th anniversary with President, Chairman, and CEO Dick Robinson. Dick's father, Maurice R. Robinson, known affectionately to generations of staffers as Robbie, founded the company in 1920, a venture that started with a small weekly newspaper has since grown into the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Generations of readers have fond memories of attending a Scholastic Book Fair on an autumn afternoon, or checking off a list of books to purchase on one of the many Scholastic Book Club order forms that arrived in classrooms. Kids have grown-up with, and obsessed...2020-11-1134 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsImmigrant Stories: A Conversation With Latinx Authors Aida Salazar and Francisco StorkIn this episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage with two of our favorite Latinx authors. First, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Aida Salazar about how one word, “deportation,” led to her heart-wrenching new novel, Land of the Cranes. Aida is also the author of The Moon Within, which won an International Latino Book Award for middle-grade fiction in 2019. Then Francisco Stork, the author of such acclaimed YA titles as The Memory of Light and Marcelo in the Real World, talks about his latest novel, Illegal. This page-turning thriller follows Sara Zapata and her brother, Emiliano, and their desper...2020-10-0231 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsReading Aloud With Scholastic Authors: A Fall PreviewWhen you hold a new book in your hands, the rest of the world seems to fade away. Lots of great titles from Scholastic are hitting the shelves this fall, bringing the promise of adventure to our young readers. We wanted to give you a preview of the books you can look forward to, so we invited some of our authors to read aloud. First, Tami Charles reads All Because You Matter, her love letter to Black and brown children. (2:31) Next, Christina Soontornvat takes us inside the pages of Icing on the Snowflake, the latest...2020-09-0936 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Baby-Sitters Club Debuts on Netflix“It all started at the very beginning of seventh grade.” Sound familiar? To millions of Baby-Sitters Club fans, Kristy Thomas, Claudia Kishi, Mary Anne Spier, Stacey McGill, and Dawn Schafer are favorite childhood friends. In this episode, the breakout stars of the new Netflix TV show—Sophie Grace (Kristy), Momona Tamada (Claudia), Malia Baker (Mary Anne), Shay Rudolph (Stacey), and Xochitl Gomez (Dawn)—answer questions from our Scholastic Kid Reporters. We also spotlight author Ann M. Martin, who created the beloved book series. Host Suzanne McCabe spoke with Ann in 2016, amid celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the best...2020-07-1321 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThrough My Eyes: Ruby Bridges on the Struggle for Racial JusticeOn November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges integrated the all-white William Frantz Public School in her New Orleans neighborhood. She was six years old. Ruby’s courageous journey helped pave the way for Black and brown students across the United States to gain access to educational opportunities that had been denied to them for centuries. Sixty years later, “Black Lives Matter” has become a rallying cry for an end to the systemic racism that continues to harm African Americans nationwide. Ruby is still speaking out and still speaking up. In 1995, she created the Ruby Bridges Foundation, which is dedica...2020-06-2440 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsCelebrating Pride Month With Debut Novelist Leah JohnsonChange is in the air, and we're delighted to bring a fresh new voice to the podcast. Debut author Leah Johnson is here to talk about You Should See Me in a Crown, her joyful, hilarious young adult novel about the irrepressible Liz Lighty. As a queer, Black teen in a prom-obsessed Midwestern town, Liz thinks that it’s impossible to fit in. But when she meets the new girl at school—who is also her competition for prom queen—everything changes. In this episode, Leah talks with host Suzanne McCabe about growing up in Indian...2020-06-1835 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsHelping Kids and Parents Cope With Covid-19 AnxietyDuring the pandemic, many of us have experienced feelings of fear, anxiety, and loss. These feelings extend to children, too, who are learning new lessons at home and wondering what the future holds. They may be worried about family members and their own safety while trying to keep up with schoolwork, which is looking very different these days. What can parents and educators do to help kids cope with uncertainty and continue to learn and thrive? In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, an associate professor at the Yale Child Study Center and...2020-05-0719 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsListening to Kid Reporters: Life During the PandemicIn this episode, host Suzanne McCabe, who is the editor of Scholastic Kids Press, talks with five Kid Reporters about life during the coronavirus pandemic. She asks young journalists in Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and the Philippines how they are coping with the global health crisis and what “the new normal” means to them. Scholastic Kids Press, which was founded in 2000, is an award-winning program of journalists between the ages of 10 and 14 who write "news for kids, by kids." The program is open to students around the world.   Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Ellio...2020-04-1620 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsFurious Thing: YA Author Jenny Downham on the Power of GaslightingIn her latest novel, Furious Thing, Jenny Downham discusses the insidious nature of gaslighting, the power of one 15-year-old girl’s anger, and the risk of speaking up about those feelings. Downham is also the author of Unbecoming, You Against Me, and Before I Die, which was made into a 2012 movie, Now Is Good, starring Dakota Fanning.2020-03-0518 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Librarian of Congress: Why Representation MattersIn this episode, we chat with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of representation for our young readers. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress, the world’s largest library. She also discusses the Library’s Rosa Parks exhibit that immerses visitors in Parks’ reflections, handwritten notes, and photos. Additional Resources: Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words exhibit features rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents in her life and activism. Special thanks: Music compos...2020-02-1219 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Power of World Read Aloud DayWorld Read Aloud Day is annual celebration that encourages kids, parents, and educators everywhere to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. On today’s episode, we’ll be talking with two literacy experts, Pam Allyn and Lester Laminack about the many benefits of reading aloud. Plus, you’ll hear exciting read alouds from authors like, Dav Pilkey, Carmen Agra Deedy, and Peter Reynolds. Don’t forget to read aloud on February 5! Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Sound mix and...2020-01-2330 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsScholastic Employees Share Their Holiday TraditionsHappy holidays from all of us in the Scholastic Family! On this episode, we asked our employees to share their fondest holiday memories. You'll hear about Christmas read-alouds, a Chanukah grab bag, and even a fashion show on Eid al-Fitr.  Guests: Kevin Kirschner: Nephew of host Suzanne McCabe Mark Seidenfeld: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Talia Seidenfeld: Assistant Editor Patti Vaughan: Convention Manager, Corporate Conventions Raisa Masood: Internal Communications Coordinator Amanda Erbe: Scholastic Kid Reporter Special thanks: Hosted by Suzanne McCabe Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Produced...2019-12-2319 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsScholastic Employees Share Their Holiday TraditionsHappy holidays from all of us in the Scholastic Family! On this episode, we asked our employees to share their fondest holiday memories. You'll hear about Christmas read-alouds, a Chanukah grab bag, and even a fashion show on Eid al-Fitr.  Guests: Kevin Kirschner: Nephew of host Suzanne McCabe Mark Seidenfeld: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Talia Seidenfeld: Assistant Editor Patti Vaughan: Convention Manager, Corporate Conventions Raisa Masood: Internal Communications Coordinator Amanda Erbe: Scholastic Kid Reporter Special thanks: Hosted by Suzanne McCabe Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin Assoc...2019-12-2319 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsExpanding an Existing WorldAcclaimed author, Maggie Stiefvater describes Call Down the Hawk, the first book in a brand-new trilogy, as a “big, strange, weird novel” full of all of the things she likes in both novels and life. This includes art, magic, music, and mythology. Call Down the Hawk follows Ronan Lynch, a character who can take things out of his dreams and bring them into real life, and Jordan Hennessy, an artist, a thief, and maybe something else. If you’re a fan of young-adult literature, you’re probably familiar with Maggie’s work. She is the New York T...2019-12-1226 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAlyssa Milano on Hope and Middle SchoolYou may remember Alyssa from her hilarious role on Who’s the Boss? In addition to being an actress, Alyssa is an activist, and now a children’s book author. She recently wrote Hope: Project Middle School. On this episode she joins us to discuss her new novel and the power of hope. We're also joined by Scholastic Kids Press reporter Alula Alderson who recently interviewed Alyssa on her book tour in Los Angeles. Alula also talks about what Hope: Project Middle School means to her as a current middle school student.  Guests:  Alyssa Milano: ...2019-12-0319 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsClassroom Libraries: Finding a Book for Every StudentAccess to books, whether in or outside of the home, is not a reality for many children. According to the latest Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™, classroom libraries are only available for 43 percent of school-age children. And only one-third of kids say that they have access to a classroom library with enough of the types of books they’d like to read. On this episode, we’re talking with two educators who are working to bridge this gap.  Guests: David C. Banks:  David is the president and CEO of the Eagl...2019-11-2225 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsSpooky stories for HalloweenWhat’s that creaking sound down the hall? Did you feel a sudden chill in the air? And where is that haunting piano music coming from?  It’s Halloween-time! And we’re sure you’re getting into the spirit—scary noises and all.  To celebrate this spooky season, we’re talking with four authors who specialize in writing scary stories for kids! On this episode, you’ll hear from Victoria Schwab, Max Brallier, India Hill Brown, and R. L. Stine. We asked them what it is about spine-chilling books that’s so compelling for young readers...2019-10-2437 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIn Their Own Words: Sharon Robinson and Da Chen This week, we’re talking about the power of telling your own story. You’ll hear from two incredible authors. First is Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Sharon is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction, including many widely praised nonfiction books about her father’s life. This year, she’s telling her OWN story in Child of the Dream — a memoir about one of the most important years in the Civil Rights Movement, 1963, when Sharon was just 13.  Later, we talk with Da Chen. Da is a New York TImes bestselling author who j...2019-10-1144 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsIt Takes Guts: Raina Telgemeier and Eli LebowitzIt takes guts to face your fears. Bestselling creator Raina Telgemeier is encouraging young readers to do just that with her latest graphic novel memoir, Guts, which shares the stories of Raina's own experiences with anxiety as a child. This week, Raina joins us in the studio to talk about Guts. We also talk with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, who studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. Additional resources: Learn more about Guts by Raina Telgemeier Follow Raina Telgemeier on Twitter...2019-09-2334 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonAdvice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!)Welcome to Season 2!  This summer, school librarians, shared their best suggestions, tips and tricks for building relationships, managing your time, prioritizing, programming and a librarian's mindset!     I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   New on the Job: A School Librarians Guide to Success 2nd edition 5 Tips for New School Librarians (and those who aren’t so new) 3 Strategies for a First-Time Librarian 10 Tips for New School Librarians! 15 of the Absolute Best Podcasts for Children’s Books  ...2019-08-3141 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsDav Pilkey talks Dog Man and "Do Good"This week, we're talking with Dav Pilkey, creator of the worldwide bestselling Dog Man series! Dav discusses his latest book, Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls, and his Dog Man "Do Good" tour that's taking him around the world this fall. Dav shares stories from his own childhood growing up with ADHD and dyslexia and talks about the importance of creativity, why reading is a superpower, and the importance of not just being good, but doing good. Plus, you'll also hear from young readers themselves who sent us messages describing why they love Dog Man! Add...2019-08-2626 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Scholastic Summer Read-a-PaloozaSummer reading this year is all about kids' empowerment with the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza, our nationwide movement to unite kids, parents, educators, public librarians, community partners, and booksellers in efforts to get books into the hands of more kids during the summer and keep every child reading.   This week, you'll hear from some kids first-hand about what they love about summer reading. We also talk about how Scholastic is getting 200,000 books into the hands of kids who need them through a national collaboration with United Way. And we talk with two booksellers who have been wo...2019-08-0131 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsGrowing Readers with Branches and AcornBefore executive editor Katie Carella came to Scholastic, she taught first, second, and third grades, and she noticed a hole in her classroom library: There weren't enough books for the readers who were ready to move beyond leveled readers, but who weren't quite ready for chapter books.  And so, she created Branches — and now Acorn — highly illustrated, easy-to-read books with engaging storylines and characters that will help kids fall in love with reading. In this episode, you'll hear more from Katie about the Branches and Acorn books and the needs they fill. We also talk with...2019-07-1935 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsRead with PrideIt's Pride Month! We love to celebrate our LGBTQIA authors all year long, but we wanted to take the opportunity now to shine a spotlight on what it means to create and share stories about those who are marginalized and underrepresented. Today, you’ll hear from Mason Deaver, Kacen Callender, and Bill Konigsberg. Each will introduce their latest novels, talk about their creative process, and discuss what it means to write books that are giving some young readers the chance to see themselves truly represented in the pages of a book. Additional Resources: I Wi...2019-06-2146 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Decline by NineIn our biennial Kids & Family Reading Report, we came across some findings that were a bit, well, concerning: At nine years old — usually when a child is in third grade — kids across the board report a significantly reduced interest in reading. Here are some of the stats: 57% of 8-year-olds said they read books for fun 5 to 7 days a week. But by age 9, that drops to a mere 35%. 40% of 8-year-olds say they love to read. By age 9, only 28% say that. We find similar decreases in the numbers around access to books (more 6- to 8-year-olds have a cl...2019-05-2825 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsHow to Share Your Story: Ally Carter and Raina TelgemeierAspiring writers and illustrators, this episode is for you! Maybe you keep a running list on your Notes app of book ideas, possible titles, and first lines. Maybe you have a sketchbook in the bottom of your drawer. But where do you go from there? Ally Carter and Raina Telgemeier are here with answers. They’ll talk about their new books, Dear Ally, How Do I Write A Book? and Share Your Smile, which aim to help creators transfer their ideas to the page. Additional Resources: Learn more about Dear Ally, How Do I Write A Book...2019-05-0235 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsFinding Their StoryScholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids & Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children's reading habits. The second of three installments, Finding Their Story, focuses on what kids want in books and characters, the rising demand for diversity in children's books, and the importance of access to books. This week, you'll hear from four of our in-house experts — as well as some kids themselves! — about what the data tells us that kids and their families are looking for in the books they read. 2019-04-1728 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsSpreading Hope with Keith CalabreseThis week, we're talking with author Keith Calabrese about his middle grade debut. His new book, A Drop of Hope, is set in a small Midwestern town, where times are tough, jobs are scarce, and miracles are in short supply. Keith joins us today to talk about his path to becoming an author and what he hopes his 8- to 12-year-old readers will take away from this heartwarming story about Ernest, Ryan, and Lizzie, and their efforts to help their divided town choose empathy and kindness over anger and fear.  Additional resources Learn more a...2019-03-2119 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAida Salazar on Agency in AdolescenceWe're kicking off Women's History Month with debut novelist Aida Salazar and her stunning book for 8- to 12-year-olds, The Moon Within. The novel is a modern day Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret set in Oakland, California, and steeped in the culture and traditions of the Mexica, indigenous people of Mexico. The story introduces us to Celi Rivera. Like every 11-year-old, she has questions. Questions about her changing body, her first crush, and her best friend’s exploration of gender fluidity. But most of all, she has questions about her mother’s insistence that...2019-03-0720 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsScholastic Focus: Change the Way You Read Your WorldThis week, we're discussing narrative nonfiction and its power to help turn young readers into critical thinkers and global citizens.  Last year, we launched the Scholastic Focus imprint, dedicated to presenting young readers with true and moving stories to help them better understand themselves and the world around them.  Today, we're talking with editorial director Lisa Sandell as well as four Scholastic Focus authors: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Deborah Hopkinson, Robert Edsel, and Lawrence Goldstone. Listen as they tell us about their compelling new books and what they hope readers will take away. Ad...2019-02-2237 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsThe Rise of Read-AloudScholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids & Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children’s reading habits. The first of three installments, The Rise of Read-Aloud, focuses exclusively on the practice of, you guessed it, reading aloud. We wanted to know: When do parents start reading aloud to their children? How often are they reading? What are they reading? And how do kids feel about it all? This week, you'll hear from a literacy expert, an author, an editor, and several kids and fam...2019-02-0127 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsAaron Blabey on Bad Guys and Good FriendsBestselling author Aaron Blabey stopped by our New York offices earlier this year while on his book tour The Bad Guys: Mission to America, and we're so excited to share our conversation with you. Aaron talks about his latest Bad Guys book, The Bad Guys in Superbad, the Bad Guys movie that's currently in development with DreamWorks, and shares some insight into his creative process. He also treats us to not one, but two amazing read-alouds! Additional resources: Learn more about The Bad Guys series Learn more about Aaron's latest picture book, I Need a Hug  Lear...2018-12-2017 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsChasing the High of a Scholastic Book Fair"I've spent my whole adult life chasing the high of a Scholastic Book Fair." - @merman_melville "[wedding] 'and now the groom will read his vows' me: you make every day feel like a scholastic book fair" - @elleryonline "U kno when u get a whiff of something and ur like ah yes this smells exactly like the scholastic book fair of 2008 in the afternoon on octob—" - @ilovedogs123 We've seen viral post after viral post about how much people love — and love reminiscing about — the Scholastic Book Fair. But what makes it...2018-12-0620 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsGame Changer: Book Access for All KidsThere are many ways to create a book desert — an area where a child has little or no access to books. Maybe a school's budget cuts lead to closure of the library. Maybe a neighborhood bookstore closes. Maybe the closest public library is too far away to reach by public transportation. Whatever the cause, the problem is clear: Too many children in the U.S. lack access to books. This week, we're talking with literacy advocates Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp about how crucial access is. It's a topic they address in their new book fo...2018-11-1523 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsWords into ActionStudents across the U.S. have shown the power and importance of news articles in the classroom. Moved by the resilience of their peers and a desire to help, kids—supported by their teachers—have developed student-led activism initiatives to raise awareness and funding for the causes they’ve read about in Scholastic Classroom Magazines such as Storyworks® for grades 4–6 and Scholastic Scope® for grades 6–8. This week, we're talking with Lauren Tarshis, editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, and Kristin Lewis, editorial director of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about how they craft the stories that inspire students to become changema...2018-11-0929 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsBecoming an Ally: A Conversation with Alex GinoThis week, we're talking with Alex Gino about what it means to be an ally.  Alex is the author of the award-winning book George, about a transgender girl who wants the world to see her the way she sees herself. We talk with them about the importance of that message, as well as the messages readers will find in their latest book, You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!, about a girl who learns to be an ally, a sister, and a friend, understanding that life works in different ways for different people. Guest: Alex Gi...2018-10-1820 minScholastic ReadsScholastic ReadsHey, Kiddo: A Conversation about Family, Addiction, and ArtThis week, we're talking with Jarrett J. Krosoczka about his graphic novel memoir for young adults, Hey, Kiddo.  The memoir, which has been longlisted for the National Book Award, follows Jarrett's childhood: His mother was a heroin addict who was in and out of rehab, so he was raised by his grandparents — loud, opinionated, but loving people who struggled with their own demons. In the midst of it all, he found art.  We also hear from Kim Tranell, executive editor, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about ways she has covered topics of addiction—specifically, the opioid crisis—in Choice...2018-10-0428 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads20 Years of Magic Part 3: The Making of Harry PotterFrom editorial and art direction to publicity, marketing, sales, and legal — publishing the Harry Potter series involved a dedicated team across all divisions at Scholastic. In the third and final installment of our special Harry Potter series, we're talking with some of the people who have helped bring the books to life over the last twenty years. Our guests include: Arthur A. Levine, publisher of Arthur A. Levine books and the American editor of the Harry Potter series David Saylor, creative director  Rachel Coun, vice president of marketing and brand management Kris Moran, director of publicity at S...2018-09-2142 minScholastic ReadsScholastic Reads20 Years of Magic Part 2: The Artists of Harry PotterIn part two of our special Harry Potter series, we're talking with some of the illustrators who have brought Harry to life over the last 20 years, including: Mary GrandPré, the illustrator of the original U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series; Brian Selznick, the illustrator of the 20th anniversary edition covers; and Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions. Each artist will talk about what it was like to join the Harry Potter universe and bring to life their vision of the Boy Who Lived. Additional resources: Listen to part 1 of o...2018-09-1339 min