It's back to the beginning of life as we think about first books, family identity, and the all important read-aloud.

GUESTS:

• Winford and Judy Akins

• Jenny Horsley

• Janice Dobbs

• Mary Gallagher

• Grace Stedje-Larsen

• and of course Julia and Clara

REFERENCES:

First Book

Imagination Library

Reach Out and Read KC

Barbershop Books

TED Talk: How to Inspire Every Child to be a Lifelong Reader

Teach a Child to Read With Children's Books

The Read-Aloud Handbook - Jim Trelease

The Read-Aloud Family - Sarah MacKenzie

Reading Magic - Mem Fox

13 Words

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