Worlds Awaiting

Teen Writing (4:19) 

The ability to express oneself and be heard is an essential part of being human. This need for self expression is especially high during the teenage years. One great way to express oneself is through the writing process. Today we have on the phone Penny Kittle, an author and a great advocate for helping our teens engage in writing.

Storytime (16:34)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today Rachael Colson gives her book review of "Mr. Miniscule and the Whale" by Julian Tuwim. 

Adventure Novels (19:49)

When an author writes a work of fiction, they create an entire world for the reader to dive into. That world can be grounded only in our reality, or break off to explore fantastical ideas, or reimagine history. Rachel is in the studio with author Matt Kirby to talk about a few of his books that plays around with world building. 

Arts Education (36:37)

Children learn lots of different things in school. From the circumference of a circle to the grammatical structure of a sentence, it’s almost guaranteed that any school will provide decent education in math, science, and english. But not every school provides a dynamic arts program. We have in the studio today, Randy Evenson an educator and professional storyteller.

Librarians' Table (48:01)

Today we have a special Librarians' Table. Usually Rachel talks with librarians from around Utah, but today she has special guests from the zoo. Suzanne Zgraggen and Erica Ferguson are program coordinators for the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. They’re here to chat about a special type of literacy: environmental literacy.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:19 - Teen Writing (4:19)

00:16:34 - Storytime

00:19:49 - Adventure Novels

00:36:37 - Arts Education

00:48:01 - Librarians' Table

Teen Writing (4:19) 

The ability to express oneself and be heard is an essential part of being human. This need for self expression is especially high during the teenage years. One great way to express oneself is through the writing process. Today we have on the phone Penny Kittle, an author and a great advocate for helping our teens engage in writing.

 

Storytime (16:34)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today Rachael Colson gives her book review of "Mr. Miniscule and the Whale" by Julian Tuwim. 

 

Adventure Novels (19:49)

When an author writes a work of fiction, they create an entire world for the reader to dive into. That world can be grounded only in our reality, or break off to explore fantastical ideas, or reimagine history. Rachel is in the studio with author Matt Kirby to talk about a few of his books that plays around with world building. 

 

Arts Education (36:37)

Children learn lots of different things in school. From the circumference of a circle to the grammatical structure of a sentence, it’s almost guaranteed that any school will provide decent education in math, science, and english. But not every school provides a dynamic arts program. We have in the studio today, Randy Evenson an educator and professional storyteller.

 

Librarians' Table (48:01)

Today we have a special Librarians' Table. Usually Rachel talks with librarians from around Utah, but today she has special guests from the zoo. Suzanne Zgraggen and Erica Ferguson are program coordinators for the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. They’re here to chat about a special type of literacy: environmental literacy.

Disability Advocacy (3:17)

The world is full of amazing children, with amazing talents and abilities. However, some of them have differences, and sometimes it is difficult for us as parents and caregivers to talk with our children about these kinds of differences. Today we are on the phone with Amy Webb, who is a mother of a child with a disability, and an advocate to help us as parents and other children the context of disabilities through her experiences. 

Storytime (18:03)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a reading of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" by Reed Wolfly. 

Historical Fiction (23:20)

Books can be an incredible tool for teaching children about the world around them. Even the simplest of stories can teach children about our history, and help them learn different virtues like compassion or resilience. Today we have author Lauren Tarshis on the phone whose books do just that.

Scientific Literacy (37:07)

There are many types of literacy within the realms of education. It’s important that our children are taught to be literate in many areas of education. One of the most dynamic divisions of literacy is science. Rachel is in the studio today with Duane Merrell, a physics professor here at BYU.

Librarians' Table (49:08)

We around the Librarians' Table today with Patrina Garza, and Phuong Vu, librarians from Salt Lake County. And we are also joined by Heather Novotny a school librarian from the McGillis School. They are here to chat about the importance of multilingual books.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:17 - Disability Advocacy

00:18:03 - Storytime

00:23:20 - Historical Fiction

00:37:07 - Scientific Literacy

00:49:08 - Librarians' Table

Disability Advocacy (3:17)

The world is full of amazing children, with amazing talents and abilities. However, some of them have differences, and sometimes it is difficult for us as parents and caregivers to talk with our children about these kinds of differences. Today we are on the phone with Amy Webb, who is a mother of a child with a disability, and an advocate to help us as parents and other children the context of disabilities through her experiences. 

 

Storytime (18:03)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a reading of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" by Reed Wolfly. 

 

Historical Fiction (23:20)

Books can be an incredible tool for teaching children about the world around them. Even the simplest of stories can teach children about our history, and help them learn different virtues like compassion or resilience. Today we have author Lauren Tarshis on the phone whose books do just that.

 

Scientific Literacy (37:07)

There are many types of literacy within the realms of education. It’s important that our children are taught to be literate in many areas of education. One of the most dynamic divisions of literacy is science. Rachel is in the studio today with Duane Merrell, a physics professor here at BYU.

 

Librarians' Table (49:08)

We around the Librarians' Table today with Patrina Garza, and Phuong Vu, librarians from Salt Lake County. And we are also joined by Heather Novotny a school librarian from the McGillis School. They are here to chat about the importance of multilingual books.

Alice in Wonderland (4:03)

Alice in Wonderland may have been published in the 1800s, but it’s still a relevant classic for teens now. From the mad hatter tea party to the red queen screaming “off with your head”, these moments continue to show up in new retellings and reimaginings. We have L.L. McKinney on the phone today to talk about her Alice adaptation, “A Blade So Black.”

Storytime (16:36)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a reading of the poem, "The Dance" by R.C. Lehmann.

Literary Practices (18:54)

Not every child loves to read automatically. There are many things we do, as librarians, educators, and parents, to encourage our children to read. However some of these common practices appear to go against conventional wisdom and may do more harm than good. Rachel has Nell Duke, writer and researcher on the topic, on the phone today to help us out.  

Illustrations (32:41)

A picture book tells a story through text and pictures. The story isn’t complete without both components. We rely on the imaginations of illustrators in order to visualize the story. An entire story can shift tone and meaning with the various creative choices an illustrator can make. That’s an important job! We have book illustrator, Julie Olson in the studio today.

Book Recomendations (46:16)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Shaina and Caroline from the Provo City Library. They are here to chat about their book recommendations.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:03 - Alice in Wonderland

00:16:36 - Storytime (16:36

00:18:54 - Literary Practices

00:32:41 - Illustrations

00:46:16 - Book Recomendations

Alice in Wonderland (4:03)

Alice in Wonderland may have been published in the 1800s, but it’s still a relevant classic for teens now. From the mad hatter tea party to the red queen screaming “off with your head”, these moments continue to show up in new retellings and reimaginings. We have L.L. McKinney on the phone today to talk about her Alice adaptation, “A Blade So Black.”

 

Storytime (16:36)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a reading of the poem, "The Dance" by R.C. Lehmann.

 

Literary Practices (18:54)

Not every child loves to read automatically. There are many things we do, as librarians, educators, and parents, to encourage our children to read. However some of these common practices appear to go against conventional wisdom and may do more harm than good. Rachel has Nell Duke, writer and researcher on the topic, on the phone today to help us out.  

 

Illustrations (32:41)

A picture book tells a story through text and pictures. The story isn’t complete without both components. We rely on the imaginations of illustrators in order to visualize the story. An entire story can shift tone and meaning with the various creative choices an illustrator can make. That’s an important job! We have book illustrator, Julie Olson in the studio today.

 

Book Recomendations (46:16)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Shaina and Caroline from the Provo City Library. They are here to chat about their book recommendations.

LitWorld (3:35)

Children from all around the world have a story to tell. It may be a story that they’ve created or a story they’ve lived. But not everyone has ample access to literature, or even the education to learn how to read or write. Rachel is on the phone today with Pam Allyn, the founder of LitWorld, an organization investing in children’s literacy around the world.

Storytime (17:31)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey. 

Illustrations (21:30)

A tv audience can tell if a character is sad, mad, or happy without any words being spoken because of the visual format. The same can be said for picture books. So much story is conveyed through just the illustrations. It makes one wonder what type of processes an illustrator goes through to get that end result. That’s why we sent out a member of our crew to interview Melissa Sweet, an award winning illustrator. 

Visual Formats (35:25)

Symbols and visual cues are everywhere. A 15 minute car ride can contain tons of messages from green means go, to the billboards passed on the highway. We may not always think about them, but these visual messages are present everywhere. It’s important to help our children understand these various types of visuals messages. We have in the studio today Kerry Soper, a scholar who studies comics and visual literacy. 

Summer Slide (46:45)

We around the Librarians' Table today with Lindsey Watts, and Merideth Zobell, librarians in Salt Lake City to talk about the summer slide.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:35 - LitWorld

00:17:31 - Storytime

00:21:30 - Illustrations

00:35:25 - Visual Formats

00:46:45 - Summer Slide

LitWorld (3:35)

Children from all around the world have a story to tell. It may be a story that they’ve created or a story they’ve lived. But not everyone has ample access to literature, or even the education to learn how to read or write. Rachel is on the phone today with Pam Allyn, the founder of LitWorld, an organization investing in children’s literacy around the world.

 

Storytime (17:31)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey. 

 

Illustrations (21:30)

A tv audience can tell if a character is sad, mad, or happy without any words being spoken because of the visual format. The same can be said for picture books. So much story is conveyed through just the illustrations. It makes one wonder what type of processes an illustrator goes through to get that end result. That’s why we sent out a member of our crew to interview Melissa Sweet, an award winning illustrator. 

 

Visual Formats (35:25)

Symbols and visual cues are everywhere. A 15 minute car ride can contain tons of messages from green means go, to the billboards passed on the highway. We may not always think about them, but these visual messages are present everywhere. It’s important to help our children understand these various types of visuals messages. We have in the studio today Kerry Soper, a scholar who studies comics and visual literacy. 

 

Summer Slide (46:45)

We around the Librarians' Table today with Lindsey Watts, and Merideth Zobell, librarians in Salt Lake City to talk about the summer slide.

Biographies (3:41)

Historical figures can be looked up to, despised, or forgotten. And no matter how much we’d like to, we can’t sit down and pepper them with questions. That’s where biographies come into play. Deep and thoughtful research by authors can help readers get those answers. Rachel has Candace Fleming on the phone today to talk about her biographies.

Storytime (17:24)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Gaston" by Kelly DiPucchio.

Less Known Literature (20:34)

Many parents are constantly on the lookout for new books to introduce to their children. While there are many wonderful books available today, there are some amazingly unique and fantastical books that have dropped off the face of the literate world for one reason or another. We’re in studio today with Jamie Horrocks, an English professor here at BYU, to chat about why some of these books aren’t well known anymore. 

Female Scientists (37:04)(../../../episode/6ed8908c-d272-471c-950a-5bc7de1a6c70 ?playhead=2224&autoplay=true)

Who do you think of when you hear the word “scientist”? Were any of them women? As children grow up it’s essential for them to have role models for the topics that they are passionate about. This includes girls interested in science. Rachel has in the studio today, Rebecca Sansom, a chemistry professor at BYU, to talk to female scientists.

Kids and Teens (48:07)(../../../episode/6ed8908c-d272-471c-950a-5bc7de1a6c70 ?playhead=2887&autoplay=true)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Matt and Nathan from the Orem public library to chat about kids and teens.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:41 - Biographies

00:17:24 - Storytime

00:20:34 - Less Known Literature

00:37:04 - Female Scientists

Biographies (3:41)

Historical figures can be looked up to, despised, or forgotten. And no matter how much we’d like to, we can’t sit down and pepper them with questions. That’s where biographies come into play. Deep and thoughtful research by authors can help readers get those answers. Rachel has Candace Fleming on the phone today to talk about her biographies.

 

Storytime (17:24)

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Gaston" by Kelly DiPucchio.

 

Less Known Literature (20:34)

Many parents are constantly on the lookout for new books to introduce to their children. While there are many wonderful books available today, there are some amazingly unique and fantastical books that have dropped off the face of the literate world for one reason or another. We’re in studio today with Jamie Horrocks, an English professor here at BYU, to chat about why some of these books aren’t well known anymore. 

 

Female Scientists (37:04)

Who do you think of when you hear the word “scientist”? Were any of them women? As children grow up it’s essential for them to have role models for the topics that they are passionate about. This includes girls interested in science. Rachel has in the studio today, Rebecca Sansom, a chemistry professor at BYU, to talk to female scientists.

 

Kids and Teens (48:07)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Matt and Nathan from the Orem public library to chat about kids and teens.