Worlds Awaiting

Writing Inspiration (3:47)

Inspiration can come from many different places. Ann Dee Ellis is an author who takes quite a bit of inspiration from the real world. She’s able to take her own experiences and the experiences of those around her and write them into compelling and beautiful books for young children. Ann Dee Ellis is the author of three young adult titles including This is What I Did, Everything is Fine, and The End or Something Like That. Her middle grade debut, You May Already Be a Winner was released July 2017. 

Storytime (15:04)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today producer Cole Wissinger reads aloud from Kristyn Crow's book Middle Child Blues.

Reading & Listening (18:15)

Helping our kids to communicate is crucial in helping them to learn. Listening skills can help our children succeed in the classroom, at home, and in life. Today we discuss how reading and literacy can improve children's listening with Mary Bigler. Mary has spent her life promoting literacy and celebrating the joys of teaching. She is an award-winning professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Eastern Michigan University. She is a past president of the Michigan Reading Association and author of the highly-acclaimed Mary Bigler’s Lessons Learned.

The Process of Literacy (34:39)

Books can be stepping stones in helping children to explore the world around them and to help them find their own identities. It’s important to remember that literacy is the tool that can open up the world to our children and there are so many parts to it. Today we discuss literacy with professional speaker, author, and university professor Brad Wilcox.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:47 - Writing Inspiration

00:15:04 - Storytime

00:18:15 - Reading & Listening

00:34:39 - The Process of Literacy

Igniting Interest (2:30)

The world is overflowing with fascinating books – but not all of them are easy to read. Many of us are reluctant to reach for the fruit at the top of the tree. Our first guest, children’s book author, Michael Buckley says he too was once a reluctant reader. But today, he’s writing the kinds of books he wanted to read when he was young, but shied away from – as many kids do. The fan mail he’s getting – from both kids and parents – confirms that his books are sparking an interest in those who have never wanted to read at all. Buckley is the New York Times bestselling author not only of The Sisters Grimm series, but also the Nerds series, the YA trilogy Undertow, and “Kel Gilligan’s Daredevil Stunt Show.” He’s worked in television development for Discovery Channel, TLC, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, where he co-created the animated series, Robotomy. He's also the co-founder of the OMG Book Festival - a traveling middle-grade book carnival targeted at reluctant readers and disenfranchised children.

 

Helping Struggling Readers (12:21)

Next, Literacy Expert Melanie Kuhn shares some of the basic things we can do as adults to help the struggling reader – children who don’t have access to lots of texts in the home or who avoid texts because they think of themselves as poor readers. Melanie R. Kuhn is The Jean Adamson Stanley Professor in Literacy at Purdue University. She received her Ph.D. in Reading Education from the University of Georgia and has written two books on fluency, along with numerous scholarly articles and chapters. Her most recent book is Developing Fluent Readers: Teaching Fluency as a Foundational Skill co-authored with Lorell Levy. Her research also includes literacy instruction for struggling readers. 

 

Love of Literature Starts Young (23:01)

We finish up the show with Cole Wissinger of the Worlds Awaiting team. He talks about his personal interest in literature, something that was nurtured by his early home life.

Igniting Interest (2:30)

The world is overflowing with fascinating books – but not all of them are easy to read. Many of us are reluctant to reach for the fruit at the top of the tree. Our first guest, children’s book author, Michael Buckley says he too was once a reluctant reader. But today, he’s writing the kinds of books he wanted to read when he was young, but shied away from – as many kids do. The fan mail he’s getting – from both kids and parents – confirms that his books are sparking an interest in those who have never wanted to read at all. Buckley is the New York Times bestselling author not only of The Sisters Grimm series, but also the Nerds series, the YA trilogy Undertow, and “Kel Gilligan’s Daredevil Stunt Show.” He’s worked in television development for Discovery Channel, TLC, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, where he co-created the animated series, Robotomy. He's also the co-founder of the OMG Book Festival - a traveling middle-grade book carnival targeted at reluctant readers and disenfranchised children.

Helping Struggling Readers (12:21)

Next, Literacy Expert Melanie Kuhn shares some of the basic things we can do as adults to help the struggling reader – children who don’t have access to lots of texts in the home or who avoid texts because they think of themselves as poor readers. Melanie R. Kuhn is The Jean Adamson Stanley Professor in Literacy at Purdue University. She received her Ph.D. in Reading Education from the University of Georgia and has written two books on fluency, along with numerous scholarly articles and chapters. Her most recent book is Developing Fluent Readers: Teaching Fluency as a Foundational Skill co-authored with Lorell Levy. Her research also includes literacy instruction for struggling readers. 

Love of Literature Starts Young (23:01)

We finish up the show with Cole Wissinger of the Worlds Awaiting team. He talks about his personal interest in literature, something that was nurtured by his early home life.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:30 - Igniting Interest

00:12:21 - Helping Struggling Readers

00:23:01 - Love of Literature Starts Young

Traitor's Game (2:41)

In a true dilemma, you find yourself facing two conflicting options. Which is best?  Which do you choose? Our first guest, children’s book author, Jennifer Nielsen, talks about the “dilemma” at the heart of her latest novel, "The Traitor’s Game". The main character must choose between staying true to her beliefs or – well, let’s not give it away. Jennifer Nielsen is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her books include "The Ascendance" trilogy – beginning with "The False Prince"; as well as the "Mark of the Thief" series; and "A Night Divided".

 

 

Valuing People of All Cultures (13:00)

Next, Dr. Ramona Cutri, Professor of Multicultural Education at Brigham Young University, chats with Rachel about her experience growing up in poverty as a child of mixed ethnicities. She stresses the importance of children and adults learning more about other cultures that will enable them to have a deeper appreciation of people of other nationalities. And, she also emphasizes – be willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, regardless of what they look like.

 

 

 

Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (24:20)

We finish up the show with Katie Griffith, a BYU student who is studying Elementary Education, reviewing a book entitled, "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" by Eileen Spinelli.

Traitor's Game (2:41)

In a true dilemma, you find yourself facing two conflicting options. Which is best?  Which do you choose? Our first guest, children’s book author, Jennifer Nielsen, talks about the “dilemma” at the heart of her latest novel, "The Traitor’s Game". The main character must choose between staying true to her beliefs or – well, let’s not give it away. Jennifer Nielsen is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her books include "The Ascendance" trilogy – beginning with "The False Prince"; as well as the "Mark of the Thief" series; and "A Night Divided".

Ramona Cutri

Valuing People of All Cultures (13:00)

Next, Dr. Ramona Cutri, Professor of Multicultural Education at Brigham Young University, chats with Rachel about her experience growing up in poverty as a child of mixed ethnicities. She stresses the importance of children and adults learning more about other cultures that will enable them to have a deeper appreciation of people of other nationalities. And, she also emphasizes – be willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, regardless of what they look like.

 Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli

Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (24:20)

We finish up the show with Katie Griffith, a BYU student who is studying Elementary Education, reviewing a book entitled, "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" by Eileen Spinelli.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:41 - Traitor's Game

00:13:00 - Valuing People of All Cultures

00:24:20 - Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Library on Wheels (2:39)

Unsung heroes – there are many. People who do something significant, ground-breaking, history making – but little is known about them or their deeds. Our first guest on Worlds Awaiting, Sharlee Glenn, is singing the praises of one such forgotten hero. Sharlee tells of her experience discovering Mary Lemist Titcomb, inventor of the Book Mobile. Mary’s desire to get books into the hands of people far from cities, led to her pioneering efforts with her “Book Wagon.”  Her philosophy? ‘If the people won’t come to the books – let’s take the books to the people.’ Sharlee Glenn has written for adults in a variety of publications. Her primary focus, though, is writing for children. Her picture books include Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First Bookmobile; Keeping up with Roo – winner of the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award; and Just What Mama Needs – featured on the EMMY award-winning PBS children's show Between the Lions. Her first middle-grade novel, Beyond the Green, will be released by Charlesbridge in the Fall of 2018.

 

Connected Learning (14:07)

Next, Dr. Mimi Ito chats with Rachel on Worlds Awaiting about Connected Learning – which is bringing the digital and network world into the classroom. These new tools like digital games, online communities, and social media provide the best kind of learning opportunities for kids in all walks of life. Dr. Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, specializing in children and youth’s changing relationships to media and communications. She’s Professor in Residence and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chair in Digital Media and Learning at the University of California. Mimi has co-authored the book, Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media.

 

Author Tips (25:18)

We finish up the show today with three authors – Jennifer Nielsen, Whitney Gibbons, and Julie Berry – who offer some guidance for youth and adults who want to enter the world of writing.

Sharlee Glenn

Library on Wheels (2:39)

Unsung heroes – there are many. People who do something significant, ground-breaking, history making – but little is known about them or their deeds. Our first guest on Worlds Awaiting, Sharlee Glenn, is singing the praises of one such forgotten hero. Sharlee tells of her experience discovering Mary Lemist Titcomb, inventor of the Book Mobile. Mary’s desire to get books into the hands of people far from cities, led to her pioneering efforts with her “Book Wagon.”  Her philosophy? ‘If the people won’t come to the books – let’s take the books to the people.’ Sharlee Glenn has written for adults in a variety of publications. Her primary focus, though, is writing for children. Her picture books include Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First Bookmobile; Keeping up with Roo – winner of the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award; and Just What Mama Needs – featured on the EMMY award-winning PBS children's show Between the Lions. Her first middle-grade novel, Beyond the Green, will be released by Charlesbridge in the Fall of 2018.

Dr. Mimi Ito

Connected Learning (14:07)

Next, Dr. Mimi Ito chats with Rachel on Worlds Awaiting about Connected Learning – which is bringing the digital and network world into the classroom. These new tools like digital games, online communities, and social media provide the best kind of learning opportunities for kids in all walks of life. Dr. Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, specializing in children and youth’s changing relationships to media and communications. She’s Professor in Residence and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chair in Digital Media and Learning at the University of California. Mimi has co-authored the book, Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media.

Author Tips (25:18)

We finish up the show today with three authors – Jennifer Nielsen, Whitney Gibbons, and Julie Berry – who offer some guidance for youth and adults who want to enter the

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:39 - Library on Wheels

00:14:07 - Connected Learning

00:25:18 - Author Tips

10,000 Hours (3:41)

In the book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says his theory is that it takes roughly ten thousand hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field or skill. Our first guest, children’s book author and illustrator, Rosemary Wells talks about the 10,000 hours (and then some) that she put into reading, writing, and drawing from a very young age that eventually led to success in her present profession. "It was practice, practice, practice" she said, that enabled her to master book-writing and illustrating–and to find her niche. 

Three Dark Crowns (14:18)

Next, Rachel chats with Jessica Verzello, Bethany Stevens, and Olivia Noli from the BYU Education and Juvenile Literature Library. They discuss the Young Adult novel, Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake.

 

Book Adaptations (24:14)

We finish up the show today with Cole Wissinger of the Worlds Awaiting team talking about book adaptations.

10,000 Hours (3:41)

In the book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says his theory is that it takes roughly ten thousand hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field or skill. Our first guest, children’s book author and illustrator, Rosemary Wells talks about the 10,000 hours (and then some) that she put into reading, writing, and drawing from a very young age that eventually led to success in her present profession. "It was practice, practice, practice" she said, that enabled her to master book-writing and illustrating–and to find her niche. 

Three Dark Crowns (14:18)

Next, Rachel chats with Jessica Verzello, Bethany Stevens, and Olivia Noli from the BYU Education and Juvenile Literature Library. They discuss the Young Adult novel, Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake.

Book Adaptations (24:14)

We finish up the show today with Cole Wissinger of the Worlds Awaiting team talking about book adaptations.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:41 - 10,000 Hours

00:14:18 - Three Dark Crowns

00:24:14 - Book Adaptations

From Computer Game to Book (3:29)

Sometimes a movie comes out before the book. Sometimes it goes the other way, as a book first. Today, we bring you a unique twist, with a book series based, not on a movie, but on a computer game. Our first guest today on Worlds Awaiting, children’s book author Matthew J. Kirby talks to Rachel about his Assassins Creed book series that is based on the computer game of the same name. Matt was approached by the creators of the game to write this series; and now the print version has a life of its own. Kirby is an award-winning author of books like The Clockwork Three, Icefall, A Taste for Monsters, and The Dark Gravity Sequence series. When he’s not writing books Matt is also a school psychologist.

 

Wonder (15:55)

Next, Katharine Newton a mother, grandmother, and member of the Granite School District Foundation Board. She talks with Rachel today about one of her favorite books Wonder, that was recently made into a movie. It’s a story that hits close to home. Her grandson was born with the same condition as the main character in the book – a severe facial genetic deformity called Treacher Collins Syndrome. 

 

Book Review (25:48)

We finish up the show with a book review: The Reader, a Young Adult novel by Traci Chee, given by Mindy Hale, Teen Librarian at the Orem Public Library in Utah. We’ll look forward to more young reader book reviews in the future. For a full collection of book reviews, check out the Worlds Awaiting Book Reviews link on our website at byuradio.org.