In this episode I talk about the definition of literacy in education and how that very definition is what our Black children need to be told so that they can begin to look at reading in a more functional way Instead of it being connected to passing a test. In segment two of Real Reading Talk I get a chance to talk to my daughter Assiyah about her literacy experience. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast on Anchor and Spotify. Subscribe, like and share my YouTube channel Readingisfreedom. If you’re looking for a reading tutor for your pre-K-4th grade child go to my website abclearntutoring.com and click on the Free reading assessment. Last but certainly not least check Michelle Person’s podcast ReWoke on Apple podcasts and Spotify, make sure to like, share and give it great reviews.

In this episode I discuss the imply of changing the narrative when it comes to getting our children to want to read. Let’s stop with saying how negative and horrible they’re life will be if they don’t learn how to read. Also, I have a special guest in the second segment of this episode. Zayd who was my student when I had a pre-K center in my home some years ago, is going to tell us about why he loves reading and other things he’s doing that’s phenomenal as well. Remember to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify and download the anchor app and subscribe as well. Also subscribe, like and share my YouTube channel Reading Is Freedom. If you’re looking for a reading tutor for your pre-K-4th grade student go to abclearntutoring.com and click on the Free Reading Assessment. Check out the Marvel books and Manga books that Zayd mentioned he likes to read. Go to Izzahsports.com if you’re interested in martial arts for your children. Zayd is also a youth instructor there as well.

In this episode I break down 3 ways in which we can start to pump up reading to our Black boys by getting our Black men on a massive literacy marketing campaign ASAP! Then part 2 of this segment I interview my son Yusuf. We get a chance to listen to him talk about his favorite books and he also reads an excerpt from one of those books. Please remember to subscribe to my podcast Real Reading Talk on Spotify and Anchor. Subscribe to my YouTube Reading Is Freedom. List of books Yusuf mentioned in the podcast, Five Nights at Freddy’s The Twisted Ones, Fetch Fazbear Frights. If you’re looking for a reading tutor for your Pre-K-4th grade child please go to abclearntutoring.com and click on the Free reading assessment.

In this episode I give the three necessary ingredients to building a rock solid reading foundation. I also had the opportunity to interview my daughter Sauda. She dropped some gems for our young people on some of her reading habits and the books she likes to read.

This is our last episode of season 1 and I wanted everyone to truly envision how they were going to develop and nurture a culture of literacy in their homes. I also give 5 tips that can help jumpstart that mindset into creating a home where reading is ever present now and for generations to come.

In this episode I talk about how we must change our mindset to an investment mentality when it comes to getting our children the reading help they need. So for my tutors out there you can’t always go down in your price when someone says that’s too high, the person whose seeking the help should respect what you’re doing and understand they are making an investment when it comes to their child’s education so they shouldn’t expect you to go down on your price! Yes this episode is a lesson for me.

In this episode I discuss how we as Black people can foster a culture of literacy. I give 5 tips with a bonus tip on how to do this.

In this episode I give valuable lessons that I learned from reading the book Bad boy that I believe will help to develop and cultivate a culture of literacy in our homes.

In this episode I give 3 ways we can help our children become empowered when it comes to reading to learn, which occurs around the 3rd and 4th grade.

“School” has started for most children across this country so we must make it clear that our children aren’t to be messed with. I have dropped 5 things that we should be demanding/asking the teachers and principals at these schools. Remember empowerment is the mindset we must have!