Scholastic Reads

Celebrating World Read Aloud Day

February 2nd, 2021  |  22 mins 37 secs

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For 12 years, World Read Aloud Day has challenged participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. The global effort is now celebrated in 173 countries and counting.

Anti-racism Resources for Your Home and Classroom

January 28th, 2021  |  33 mins 28 secs

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In this episode, we focus on anti-racism education in the classroom and at home. Host Suzanne McCabe talks with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad and Monique Melton.

Stillwater: Marvel in the Moment

December 17th, 2020  |  21 mins 45 secs

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Host Suzanne McCabe talks with Mallika Chopra, an author, speaker, and wellbeing expert who serves as the mindfulness consultant on the TV series, and award-winning children's book illustrator and artist, Jon J Muth.

100 Years of Reading: Celebrating Scholastic’s Legacy

November 11th, 2020  |  34 mins 2 secs

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Today, we're celebrating Scholastic's 100th anniversary with President, Chairman, and CEO Dick Robinson.

Immigrant Stories: A Conversation With Latinx Authors Aida Salazar and Francisco Stork

October 2nd, 2020  |  31 mins 38 secs

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In this episode, we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage with two of our favorite Latinx authors, Aida Salazar and Francisco Stork.

Reading Aloud With Scholastic Authors: A Fall Preview

September 9th, 2020  |  36 mins 5 secs

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When you hold a new book in your hands, the rest of the world seems to fade away. Lots of great titles from Scholastic are hitting the shelves this fall, bringing the promise of adventure to our young readers. We wanted to give you a preview of the books you can look forward to, so we invited some of our authors including Kelly Yang and Tami Charles to read aloud.

The Baby-Sitters Club Debuts on Netflix

July 13th, 2020  |  21 mins 19 secs

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“It all started at the very beginning of seventh grade.” Sound familiar? To millions of Baby-Sitters Club fans, Kristy Thomas, Claudia Kishi, Mary Anne Spier, Stacey McGill, and Dawn Schafer are favorite childhood friends. In this episode, the breakout stars of the new Netflix TV show answer questions from our Scholastic Kid Reporters. We also spotlight author Ann M. Martin, who created the beloved book series.

Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges on the Struggle for Racial Justice

June 24th, 2020  |  40 mins 9 secs

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On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges integrated the all-white William Frantz Public School in her New Orleans neighborhood. She was six years old. Ruby’s courageous journey helped pave the way for Black and brown students across the United States to gain access to educational opportunities that had been denied to them for centuries.

Celebrating Pride Month With Debut Novelist Leah Johnson

June 18th, 2020  |  35 mins 6 secs

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In this episode, debut author, Leah Johnson talks with host Suzanne McCabe about growing up in Indiana, becoming a fiction writer, and “giving queer folks the happy ending they deserve.”

Helping Kids and Parents Cope With Covid-19 Anxiety

May 7th, 2020  |  19 mins 49 secs

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During the pandemic, many of us have experienced feelings of fear, anxiety, and loss. These feelings extend to children, too, who are learning new lessons at home and wondering what the future holds. We explore what parents and educators can do to help kids cope with uncertainty and continue to learn and thrive.

Listening to Kid Reporters: Life During the Pandemic

April 16th, 2020  |  20 mins 52 secs

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In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe, who is the editor of Scholastic Kids Press, talks with five Kid Reporters about life during the coronavirus pandemic.

Furious Thing: YA Author Jenny Downham on the Power of Gaslighting

March 5th, 2020  |  18 mins 54 secs

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In her latest novel, Furious Thing, Jenny Downham discusses the insidious nature of gaslighting, the power of one 15-year-old girl’s anger, and the risk of speaking up about those feelings.

The Librarian of Congress: Why Representation Matters

February 12th, 2020  |  19 mins 46 secs

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In this episode, we chat with Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of representation for our young readers.

The Power of World Read Aloud Day

January 23rd, 2020  |  30 mins 36 secs

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Scholastic Employees Share Their Holiday Traditions

December 23rd, 2019  |  19 mins 48 secs

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Expanding an Existing World

December 12th, 2019  |  26 mins 38 secs

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