The Nerdy Bookcast

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Nerdy Bookcast–the final episode of Season 1! Today on the show, Colby Sharp and Kevin Carlson debrief Season 1 and preview Season 2, a post from book-loving teacher Ann DiBella, book talks from Donalyn Miller of some books she would seek out in a bookstore. Today s episode: Season 1 [...]

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, a post from author Josh Funk, and book talks of a couple titles from Colby Sharp and Mr. John Schu’s Mock Caldecott list. Today s episode: Teachers Are Rock Stars. Thank you for very much for listening! The Post Josh Funk is the author [...]

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, a post from writer, blogger, and educator Jen Vincent, book talks from Donalyn Miller of some short books to help build students’ reading stamina and confidence, and a bonus podcast episode from the Teacher Learning Sessions. Today s episode: All Books Count. Thank you [...]

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, you will get to hear a the Nerd Talk that Pernille Ripp shared the this year s nErDcampMI. And, the serendipity of Donalyn Miller s book shelf in this week s book talks. Today s episode: Helping Engage Disengaged Readers. Thank you for very much for listening! [...]

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, a post from author Jess Keating, and Book Talks from author Adam Rex and illustrator Christian Robinson. Today s episode: Borrowed Bravery. Thank you for very much for listening! The Post On Borrowed Bravery, and the Books that Change Us is by Jess Keating, [...]

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, a post from Indiana librarian and educator Kathy Burnett, and Book Talks from Donalyn Miller of some titles about death and loss. Today s episode: Solace and Joy. Thank you for very much for listening! The Post “Solace and Joy,” by Kathy Burnette Kathy [...]

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, you will get to hear a the Nerd Talk that Raina Telgemeier shared the this year s NerdCamp. In fact, you get to hear her rehearse it! And, Donalyn Miller Book Talks some noteworthy graphic novel titles as well. Today s episode: Graphic Novels. Thank [...]

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, you will get to hear a post from Michigan principal Jim Bailey, eavesdrop on conversation between Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp that was recorded last spring when Donalyn visited Colby s school and his students were at special, and Book Talks of the titles [...]

Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how [...]

Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how [...]