Worlds Awaiting

Storytelling (3:41)

There is a reason why fables are so prevalent in children’s literature. Storytelling is a fundamental part of learning how to communicate, and stories can be invaluable in teaching lessons. Randy Evensen is a professional storyteller and lifelong educator. His passion has always been connecting with children and allowing them to be comfortable with learning.

Storytime (15:51)

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 Reed Wolfley reads the poem The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward Lear.

Financial Literacy (17:28)

Money is something that most kids understand to some degree from an early age. Many children earn allowances and save up for a new bike or a game that they’d like. Gregg Murset is co-creator of Busy Kid, a website that aids parents and adults in teaching kids how to manage money. He is also a Certified Financial Planner and consultant who has become a leading advocate for sound parenting, child accountability, and financial literacy.

Writing (34:08)

Some paths in life are planned, some are worked for, and some are destined to be. When it comes to writing, often it is a combination of all three. Breeana Shields is an author of the book Poison’s Kiss and shares some of her journey to writing her first book with us today. 

Music Education (45:57)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Janet Bradford, Myrna Layton, and Janice Bunker of the music department of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. Today they join Rachel in a discussion of how music education can help in a child's development. Music Education can happen in many formal or informal ways. They all enjoyed their time in music groups in school and share some memories and professional thoughts on music.

Genre Writing (3:50)

Reading opens up worlds to us and our children. Every book, genre, and author offers a different experience for us. Some authors are famous for a particular genre. And some authors seem to dabble in many. Jennifer Nielsen is one of these diverse authors. She joins Rachel today to discuss how she transitions between different novels as she writes. She also gives us a sneak peak of what she currently has in the works.

 

Storytime (14:54)

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 a future teacher and one of Rachel's former students Rachel Olson tells about her experience reading The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands.

 

Language of Mathematics (18:09)

One of the wonderful things about literacy is the fact that we are able to make connections between disciplines. We’re in studio today talking with Dr. Eula Monroe, a professor of mathematics education here at Brigham Young University. She shares how to teach math to very young children. Also she has some tips for overwhelmed parents and how they can better communicate to their children working on math homework.

 

Lloyd Alexander (39:10)

It’s always fun to find new novels to read and people to share them with. Today Rachel is joined in studio with teacher and fellow librarian Heather Price from Skyridge High School in Utah. They take a moment to geek out about one of their favorite authors Lloyd Alexander. They share how they were first introduced to his works and some of their favorite books. These fans talk about more than just The Black Cauldron, check it out.

 

Family History (51:27)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Joe Everett and Marissa Bischoff of the family history section of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. Today they talk with Rachel about some practical ways to introduce young children to the idea of family history. Becoming more connected to your ancestry, collecting stories, and establishing family traditions are just some of the methods they discuss.

Genre Writing (3:50)

Reading opens up worlds to us and our children. Every book, genre, and author offers a different experience for us. Some authors are famous for a particular genre. And some authors seem to dabble in many. Jennifer Nielsen is one of these diverse authors. She joins Rachel today to discuss how she transitions between different novels as she writes. She also gives us a sneak peak of what she currently has in the works.

Storytime (14:54)

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 a future teacher and one of Rachel's former students Rachel Olson tells about her experience reading The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands.

Language of Mathematics (18:09)

One of the wonderful things about literacy is the fact that we are able to make connections between disciplines. We’re in studio today talking with Dr. Eula Monroe, a professor of mathematics education here at Brigham Young University. She shares how to teach math to very young children. Also she has some tips for overwhelmed parents and how they can better communicate to their children working on math homework.

Lloyd Alexander (39:10)

It’s always fun to find new novels to read and people to share them with. Today Rachel is joined in studio with teacher and fellow librarian Heather Price from Skyridge High School in Utah. They take a moment to geek out about one of their favorite authors Lloyd Alexander. They share how they were first introduced to his works and some of their favorite books. These fans talk about more than just The Black Cauldron, check it out.

Family History (51:27)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Joe Everett and Marissa Bischoff of the family history section of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. Today they talk with Rachel about some practical ways to introduce young children to the idea of family history. Becoming more connected to your ancestry, collecting stories, and establish

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:50 - Genre Writing

00:14:54 - Storytime

00:18:09 - Language of Mathematics

00:39:10 - Lloyd Alexander

00:51:27 - Family History

A Christmas Carol (4:03)

Older books like A Christmas Carol are in the Public Domain, meaning their copyright has run its course and any tv, movie, or radio show can use the text for free. That is one reason why there are so many adaptations of this holiday classic. Today Rachel sits down with the co-hosts of Screen Cleaning on BYU Radio Jeff Simpson and Cole Wissinger to hear about some of their favorite parts and interpretations of Dickens' story

 

Storytime (20:31)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This last week before Christmas let's meet the third and final ghost with Mr. Scrooge, the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.

 

Snowmen Series (23:00)

Couples have many traditions around the holidays. For Caralyn and Mark Buehner they enjoy writing books together. Today they share the story behind their award winning Snowmen series. They also talk about some fun experiences they've had with their readers over the years.

 

Holiday Books (37:47)

Lora Koehler is a librarian and first time published author. She wrote The Little Snowplow about a small work vehicle on the road in the wintertime. Today she shares the experience of writing her first picture book and working with the illustrator. Also as a local librarian she shares some of her favorite read-alouds for the season.

 

More Book Recommendations (47:40)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Emily, Meagan, and Taylor of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. They chat with Rachel about some of their favorite holiday books.

A Christmas Carol (4:03)

Older books like A Christmas Carol are in the Public Domain, meaning their copyright has run its course and any tv, movie, or radio show can use the text for free. That is one reason why there are so many adaptations of this holiday classic. Today Rachel sits down with the co-hosts of Screen Cleaning on BYU Radio Jeff Simpson and Cole Wissinger to hear about some of their favorite parts and interpretations of Dickens' story

Storytime (20:31)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This last week before Christmas let's meet the third and final ghost with Mr. Scrooge, the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.

Snowmen Series (23:00)

Couples have many traditions around the holidays. For Caralyn and Mark Buehner they enjoy writing books together. Today they share the story behind their award winning Snowmen series. They also talk about some fun experiences they've had with their readers over the years.

Holiday Books (37:47)

Lora Koehler is a librarian and first time published author. She wrote The Little Snowplow about a small work vehicle on the road in the wintertime. Today she shares the experience of writing her first picture book and working with the illustrator. Also as a local librarian she shares some of her favorite read-alouds for the season.

More Book Recommendations (47:40)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Emily, Meagan, and Taylor of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. They chat with Rachel about some of their favorite holiday books.

Writing Stories (3:42)

Stories exist all around us. Sometimes, you just have to keep your eyes open in order to find them. Today we’re on the phone with author Frieda Wishinsky. Frieda grew up in New York with and graduated with a degree in International Relations. She has written many children's books and educational books like Oonga Boonga, Each One Special, and Please Louise.

 

Storytime (16:18)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This week, join the jolly Ghost of Christmas Present as he teaches Scrooge an important lesson.

 

Culture Gap (20:28)

Different cultures around the world have various levels of literacy. Some have more books than others, some have access to pens, paper, and pencils, and others don’t. By learning about other cultures and how they live, we can find ways that we can help them to gain certain resources to aid with their literacy. Margaret Blair Young is a published author and advocate for cross-cultural understanding.

 

Pop-Culture (35:24)

Pop-culture has an influence on children, so why not make it a positive one. Illya Kowalchuk is the Director of Education at the Pop Culture Classroom, a program that works to accomplish this. They use video games and comic books to connect with children and teach bigger topics of cultural awareness. Illya Kowalchuk hails from Long Island and earned a BA in History, a K-6 Teaching Certification, and a Masters of Education.

 

Giving Books as Gifts (47:38)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with published author Ann Cannon and book reviewer Margaret Neville, both of the King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. They give some Christmas book recommendations and talk about how books make great gifts for the holidays.

Writing Stories (3:42)

Stories exist all around us. Sometimes, you just have to keep your eyes open in order to find them. Today we’re on the phone with author Frieda Wishinsky. Frieda grew up in New York with and graduated with a degree in International Relations. She has written many children's books and educational books like Oonga Boonga, Each One Special, and Please Louise.

Storytime (16:18)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This week, join the jolly Ghost of Christmas Present as he teaches Scrooge an important lesson.

Culture Gap (20:28)

Different cultures around the world have various levels of literacy. Some have more books than others, some have access to pens, paper, and pencils, and others don’t. By learning about other cultures and how they live, we can find ways that we can help them to gain certain resources to aid with their literacy. Margaret Blair Young is a published author and advocate for cross-cultural understanding.

Pop-Culture (35:24)

Pop-culture has an influence on children, so why not make it a positive one. Illya Kowalchuk is the Director of Education at the Pop Culture Classroom, a program that works to accomplish this. They use video games and comic books to connect with children and teach bigger topics of cultural awareness. Illya Kowalchuk hails from Long Island and earned a BA in History, a K-6 Teaching Certification, and a Masters of Education.

Giving Books as Gifts (47:38)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with published author Ann Cannon and book reviewer Margaret Neville, both of the King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. They give some Christmas book recommendations and talk about how books make great gifts for the holidays.

Sketch Noting (3:57)

Sometimes written off as another form of doodling, Sketchnoting is actually a valuable form of note taking and communication. Tanny McGregor is a teacher, reader, and writer. Her book on Sketchnoting, Ink and Ideas, explains how to use it in all walks of life.

 

Storytime (17:21)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This week, get a glimpse into young Ebenezer Scrooge with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

 

Math and Kids (20:28)

How can we help our children to accept the challenge of math and excel in it? Alisa Belliston, Ph.D., is a previous elementary mathematics teacher, and current Mathematics Professor here at BYU. She shares ideas of how to introduce math to our children. Even at a very early age.

 

Author Lauren Wolk (38:04)

We love speaking to authors here at Worlds Awaiting. Recently Meagan Andrus, of the Worlds Awaiting team, had the privilege of sitting down with Lauren Wolk at a symposium for young readers. Lauren is a poet, artist, and award winning author of Wolf Hollow. Today she talks about her journey to becoming an author and how she comes up with the ideas for her books.

 

Book Reviews (50:11)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Pre-service teacher Julie Anderson and local librarian Jess Verzelo. The Holidays mean something different to everyone and this week part of the world is celebrating Hanukkah. In honor of this holiday we will offer a couple book reviews with Oskar and the Eight Blessings by Richard Simon & Tanya R. Simon and Runaway Driedel by Lesléa Newman.

Sketch Noting (3:57)

Sometimes written off as another form of doodling, Sketchnoting is actually a valuable form of note taking and communication. Tanny McGregor is a teacher, reader, and writer. Her book on Sketchnoting, Ink and Ideas, explains how to use it in all walks of life.

Storytime (17:21)

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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading segments from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. This week, get a glimpse into young Ebenezer Scrooge with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Math and Kids (20:28)

How can we help our children to accept the challenge of math and excel in it? Alisa Belliston, Ph.D., is a previous elementary mathematics teacher, and current Mathematics Professor here at BYU. She shares ideas of how to introduce math to our children. Even at a very early age.

Author Lauren Wolk (38:04)

We love speaking to authors here at Worlds Awaiting. Recently Meagan Andrus, of the Worlds Awaiting team, had the privilege of sitting down with Lauren Wolk at a symposium for young readers. Lauren is a poet, artist, and award winning author of Wolf Hollow. Today she talks about her journey to becoming an author and how she comes up with the ideas for her books.

Book Reviews (50:11)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Pre-service teacher Julie Anderson and local librarian Jess Verzelo. The Holidays mean something different to everyone and this week part of the world is celebrating Hanukkah. In honor of this holiday we will offer a couple book reviews with Oskar and the Eight Blessings by Richard Simon & Tanya R. Simon and Runaway Driedel by Lesléa Newman.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:17:21 - Storytime

00:20:28 - Math and Kids

00:38:04 - Author Lauren Wolk

00:50:11 - Book Reviews

Fatherhood (3:13)

We hear a lot of different perspectives here on this show. Educators, mothers, authors, illustrators, and experts. Anyone and everyone who cares about literacy and our children. Today we’d like to give a perspective that gets forgotten sometimes. We’re in studio with Joe Hadfield today. He’s the director of online communications here at BYU and more importantly, a dad. He uses his academic background to give context to some of the reading and literacy practices he uses at home.

 

Storytime (16:02)

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 share a few poems from Emily Dickinson's collected works. Emily didn't formally title her poems, but if you want to look up the ones we read today, the first lines are Faith is a Fine Invention, I’m Nobody Who Are You, and Nature is What We See.

 

Author L.L. McKinney (17:37)

Most authors have many stories that never hit the shelves, but with every word written, lessons are learned. Author L.L. McKinney joins us today to talk about her journey to publishing her first book, A Blade So Black, a modern and diverse twist on the Alice in Wonderland story. Elle is also a poet and has written many other works before being published. She is a fierce advocate for equality and representation in publishing and other media.

 

Democratic Literacy (36:46)

Here on World’s Awaiting our entire focus is on children’s literacy and helping children to reach their full potential. Once they have those fundamental foundations they can move into the world prepared for what is ahead of them, socially, culturally, economically, and politically. Today we are joined by educator Amy Minor to encourage democratic behaviors in children even years before they vote or participate in politics.

 

Book Setting (47:07)

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Emily and Taylor of the BYU Harold B. Lee Library. They conclude a discussion with Rachel about editing. They have previously ranted about common mistakes in writing plot or characters and now they turn their critical eyes to the setting a book chooses to explore.