Episode Archive
162 episodes of Scholastic Reads since the first episode, which aired on December 14th, 2015.
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Kids’ Books Holiday Hotline
December 17th, 2015 | 27 mins 25 secs
Giving the gift of reading isn’t always easy, especially when you have a reluctant reader on your holiday shopping list. Experts David Allender and Preeti Chhibber answer parents’ questions about their trickiest book-buying challenges. Plus, we interview Scholastic employees about what books they’re buying this holiday season and why.
Guests:
- David Allender: Editorial Director, Scholastic Reading Club
- Preeti Chhibber, Senior Editorial Manager, Scholastic Reading Club
Special thanks:
- Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
- Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan
- Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer
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The Magic of Harry Potter
December 14th, 2015 | 21 mins 55 secs
What makes the Harry Potter series so special? How did it become the most popular in all of children’s literature? Cheryl Klein talks about her work as continuity editor on the series and shares harrowing stories about keeping the manuscript secret. Literacy expert Pam Allyn, Founding Director of LitWorld, weighs in on how Hogwarts and the lessons Harry Potter teaches us can be valuable for educators.
Guests:
- Cheryl Klein: Executive Editor, Arthur A. Levine Books
- Pam Allyn: Literacy expert, author, and Founding Director of LitWorld
Special thanks:
- Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
- Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan
- Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer