In this episode of the Lit Lab, host Rhonda Hayes interviews retired educator April Gailey about her passion for instilling a love of reading in children. April shares her extensive teaching experience, the importance of reading aloud with enthusiasm, and the challenges she faced in engaging students. She emphasizes the significance of knowing students' interests and finding the right materials to encourage reluctant readers. The conversation also touches on strategies for maximizing reading time in the classroom and the importance of building relationships with students. April concludes with her hopes for the future of reading and key takeaways for educators.