Real Reading Talk

By Sasha Beckette-Abdullah

We will discuss the systemic issues that are at the very core of why there are low levels of literacy in the Black community and the ways in which we can combat these issues together.... more

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How many episodes does Real Reading Talk have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

Real Reading Talk episodes:

September 13, 2021 Your price is not too high, they’re just not your customer.
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.
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25min
September 07, 2021 How to foster a culture of literacy.
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.
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26min
August 30, 2021 Lessons from the book Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers
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.
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22min
August 25, 2021 Building a strong reading foundation for our Black children.
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.
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40min
August 16, 2021 You are the Stakeholder in your child’s education.
“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!
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1h 12min
August 09, 2021 Start Right now, don’t wait until “school” starts.
In this episode I talk about how parents/caregivers can empower their children before sending them into these schools that were not created to truly educate our Black children.
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29min
August 04, 2021 Real Reading Talk episode 34 talking with Ms. Pamela Owens
I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Ms. Pamela Owens who has been a reading tutor for over 10 years. In this episode we talk about how she grew up in a house filled with literacy and how after she left the corporate job world she went into a profession that was dear to her heart which included reading and helping children. She also shared her connection she has with the East Cleveland Public Library in which she is member of the Friends of the East Cleveland Public library. Last, she gave some great tips on how we can get our children into reading.

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59min
July 24, 2021 We want to thrive not just survive!
In this episode I talk about how we have to change our mindset to thriving and being our best selves in order to help develop that culture of literacy and learning in our community. I also give 4 tips on how to create a pleasurable reading experience for your child.
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32min
July 06, 2021 Reading begins when you re-read!
In this episode I talk about how important it is to reread a book. Also how we must show our children how much reading is valuable to us.
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23min
June 25, 2021 The summer slide can be beat, here’s how...
In this episode I talk about the summer slide, what it is, how it affects our Black children and what we can do to combat it together.
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27min

FAQs about Real Reading Talk:

How many episodes does Real Reading Talk have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.