In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome, especially for kids!

7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome:

1. Audiobooks are inclusive.
2. Audiobooks are the same for your brain as reading on the page.
3. Audiobooks provide a model of fluency, expression, and prosody.
4. Audiobooks build background knowledge.
5. Audiobooks build vocabulary.
6. Audiobooks are fun.
7. All reading matters.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Shifting the Balance
• Learning Ally infographic - "Here's why audiobooks work"
• Daniel Willingham blog post - "Is listening to an audiobook cheating?"
• Daniel Willingham NYT article - "Is listening to a book the same thing  as reading it?"
• Sora
• Learning Ally
• Playaway audiobooks
• VOX books audiobooks

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