web01.fireside.fm Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:21:43 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Scholastic Reads - Episodes Tagged with “744002” https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/tags/744002 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us. en-us episodic Our podcast about children’s books and the joy and power of reading Scholastic Inc. Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us. no 744002 Scholastic Inc. scholasticreads@scholastic.com Scholastic Employees Share Their Holiday Traditions https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/98 be623605-a828-4f58-bd8d-6fa8c5fd4fbf Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 19:48 no <p>Happy holidays from all of us in the Scholastic Family! On this episode, we asked our employees to share their fondest holiday memories. You'll hear about Christmas read-alouds, a Chanukah grab bag, and even a fashion show on Eid al-Fitr. </p> <p><em><strong>Guests:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Kevin Kirschner: Nephew of host Suzanne McCabe</li> <li>Mark Seidenfeld: <span>Vice President and Deputy General Counsel</span> </li> <li>Talia <span>Seidenfeld: Assistant Editor</span> </li> <li><span>Patti Vaughan: Convention Manager, Corporate Conventions</span></li> <li><span>Raisa Masood: Internal Communications Coordinator</span></li> <li><span>Amanda Erbe: Scholastic Kid Reporter</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong><em>Special thanks:</em></strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Hosted by Suzanne McCabe</li> <li class="li2">Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li class="li2">Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin</li> <li class="li2">Associate produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula</li> <li class="li2">Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan</li> </ul> holidays, traditions, christmas, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Eid al-Fitr, reading, books, family, education Happy holidays from all of us in the Scholastic Family! On this episode, we asked our employees to share their fondest holiday memories. You'll hear about Christmas read-alouds, a Chanukah grab bag, and even a fashion show on Eid al-Fitr. 

Guests:

  • Kevin Kirschner: Nephew of host Suzanne McCabe
  • Mark Seidenfeld: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
  • Talia Seidenfeld: Assistant Editor
  • Patti Vaughan: Convention Manager, Corporate Conventions
  • Raisa Masood: Internal Communications Coordinator
  • Amanda Erbe: Scholastic Kid Reporter

Special thanks:

  • Hosted by Suzanne McCabe
  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
]]> Happy holidays from all of us in the Scholastic Family! On this episode, we asked our employees to share their fondest holiday memories. You'll hear about Christmas read-alouds, a Chanukah grab bag, and even a fashion show on Eid al-Fitr. 

Guests:

  • Kevin Kirschner: Nephew of host Suzanne McCabe
  • Mark Seidenfeld: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
  • Talia Seidenfeld: Assistant Editor
  • Patti Vaughan: Convention Manager, Corporate Conventions
  • Raisa Masood: Internal Communications Coordinator
  • Amanda Erbe: Scholastic Kid Reporter

Special thanks:

  • Hosted by Suzanne McCabe
  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
]]> Expanding an Existing World https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/97 382b89fe-7f7a-400a-b69b-ac7d3f8a07b3 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0500 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 26:38 no Acclaimed author, Maggie Stiefvater describes Call Down the Hawk, the first book in a brand-new trilogy, as a “big, strange, weird novel” full of all of the things she likes in both novels and life. This includes art, magic, music, and mythology. Call Down the Hawk follows Ronan Lynch, a character who can take things out of his dreams and bring them into real life, and Jordan Hennessy, an artist, a thief, and maybe something else. If you’re a fan of young-adult literature, you’re probably familiar with Maggie’s work. She is the New York Times best-selling author of The Raven Cycle, The Shiver Trilogy, and The Scorpio Races. On this episode, we'll talk with her and award-winning author Scott Westerfeld about what it’s like to expand a fictional universe for eager fans. Scott is the author of The Uglies Series, The Leviathan Trilogy, and Impostors, among many other titles. Special thanks: * Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl * Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin * Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula * Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan * *Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press Maggie Stiefvater, Call Down the Hawk, Ronan Lynch, Jordan Hennessy, Impostors, The Raven Cycle, The Leviathan Trilogy, The Scorpio Races, The Uglies Series, The Shiver Trilogy, Scott Westerfeld, Scholastic, children, students, reading, book access, teachers, classroom libraries, stories, kid lit, children's literature, children's books, Acclaimed author, Maggie Stiefvater describes Call Down the Hawk, the first book in a brand-new trilogy, as a “big, strange, weird novel” full of all of the things she likes in both novels and life. This includes art, magic, music, and mythology.

Call Down the Hawk follows Ronan Lynch, a character who can take things out of his dreams and bring them into real life, and Jordan Hennessy, an artist, a thief, and maybe something else.

If you’re a fan of young-adult literature, you’re probably familiar with Maggie’s work. She is the New York Times best-selling author of The Raven Cycle, The Shiver Trilogy, and The Scorpio Races.

On this episode, we'll talk with her and award-winning author Scott Westerfeld about what it’s like to expand a fictional universe for eager fans. Scott is the author of The Uglies Series, The Leviathan Trilogy, and Impostors, among many other titles.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
  • *Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press
]]> Acclaimed author, Maggie Stiefvater describes Call Down the Hawk, the first book in a brand-new trilogy, as a “big, strange, weird novel” full of all of the things she likes in both novels and life. This includes art, magic, music, and mythology.

Call Down the Hawk follows Ronan Lynch, a character who can take things out of his dreams and bring them into real life, and Jordan Hennessy, an artist, a thief, and maybe something else.

If you’re a fan of young-adult literature, you’re probably familiar with Maggie’s work. She is the New York Times best-selling author of The Raven Cycle, The Shiver Trilogy, and The Scorpio Races.

On this episode, we'll talk with her and award-winning author Scott Westerfeld about what it’s like to expand a fictional universe for eager fans. Scott is the author of The Uglies Series, The Leviathan Trilogy, and Impostors, among many other titles.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
  • *Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press
]]> Alyssa Milano on Hope and Middle School https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/96 cdf358ac-fe91-4b00-8036-3b3e546f412d Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 19:11 no <p><span><span>You may remember Alyssa from her hilarious role on </span><span>Who’s the Boss</span><span>? In addition to being an actress, Alyssa is an activist, and now a children’s book author. She recently wrote </span><span>Hope: Project Middle School</span><span>. On this episode she joins us to discuss her new novel and the power of hope. We're also joined by Scholastic Kids Press reporter Alula Alderson who recently interviewed Alyssa on her book tour in Los Angeles. Alula also talks about what Hope: Project Middle School means to her as a current middle school student. </span></span></p> <h3><span><span>Guests: </span></span></h3> <p><strong>Alyssa Milano:</strong></p> <p>Actress and activist Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, she has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film, most notably starring in the wildly popular television series Who's the Boss? and Charmed. Alyssa is also a lifelong activist and is passionate about fighting for human rights around the world. In 2003, UNICEF invited Alyssa to become a National Ambassador in recognition of her charitable work on behalf of children. Ever since then, Alyssa has been a champion of children's rights, working closely with UNICEF to raise money and awareness and provide aid to the children who need it most all over the world. Alyssa also speaks to kids in schools around the country about the importance of voting and teaches them how to fill out a ballot because she believes it's never too early to be civic-minded. Most recently, Alyssa is known for popularizing the #MeToo hashtag on Twitter, sparking the massive viral movement. She was named one of the 2017 Persons of the Year in Time magazine alongside other prestigious activists. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.</p> <p><span><span><strong>Alula Alderson:</strong> A Scholastic Kids Press reporter since 2017, Alula Alderson covers a variety of topics including entertainment, the enviornment, and history. </span></span></p> <h3><span><span>Additional Resources:</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>Learn more about Hope: Project Middle School by Alyssa Milano and Debbie <span>Rigaud, illustrated by Eric S. Keyes <em><a href="scholastic.com/hope">here</a>.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Learn more about the Scholastic Kids Press <em><a href="http://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/">here</a>. </em></span></span></span></p> <h3>Special thanks:</h3> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin</li> <li>Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula</li> <li>Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan</li> </ul> <p>*Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press</p> alyssa milano, charmed, who's the boss, child actor, activism, activist, kids press, news, news for kids, education, books, teaching, parenting, You may remember Alyssa from her hilarious role on Who’s the Boss? In addition to being an actress, Alyssa is an activist, and now a children’s book author. She recently wrote Hope: Project Middle School. On this episode she joins us to discuss her new novel and the power of hope. We're also joined by Scholastic Kids Press reporter Alula Alderson who recently interviewed Alyssa on her book tour in Los Angeles. Alula also talks about what Hope: Project Middle School means to her as a current middle school student. 

Guests: 

Alyssa Milano:

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, she has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film, most notably starring in the wildly popular television series Who's the Boss? and Charmed. Alyssa is also a lifelong activist and is passionate about fighting for human rights around the world. In 2003, UNICEF invited Alyssa to become a National Ambassador in recognition of her charitable work on behalf of children. Ever since then, Alyssa has been a champion of children's rights, working closely with UNICEF to raise money and awareness and provide aid to the children who need it most all over the world. Alyssa also speaks to kids in schools around the country about the importance of voting and teaches them how to fill out a ballot because she believes it's never too early to be civic-minded. Most recently, Alyssa is known for popularizing the #MeToo hashtag on Twitter, sparking the massive viral movement. She was named one of the 2017 Persons of the Year in Time magazine alongside other prestigious activists. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.

Alula Alderson: A Scholastic Kids Press reporter since 2017, Alula Alderson covers a variety of topics including entertainment, the enviornment, and history. 

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Hope: Project Middle School by Alyssa Milano and Debbie Rigaud, illustrated by Eric S. Keyes here.

Learn more about the Scholastic Kids Press here. 

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan

*Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press

]]> You may remember Alyssa from her hilarious role on Who’s the Boss? In addition to being an actress, Alyssa is an activist, and now a children’s book author. She recently wrote Hope: Project Middle School. On this episode she joins us to discuss her new novel and the power of hope. We're also joined by Scholastic Kids Press reporter Alula Alderson who recently interviewed Alyssa on her book tour in Los Angeles. Alula also talks about what Hope: Project Middle School means to her as a current middle school student. 

Guests: 

Alyssa Milano:

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, she has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film, most notably starring in the wildly popular television series Who's the Boss? and Charmed. Alyssa is also a lifelong activist and is passionate about fighting for human rights around the world. In 2003, UNICEF invited Alyssa to become a National Ambassador in recognition of her charitable work on behalf of children. Ever since then, Alyssa has been a champion of children's rights, working closely with UNICEF to raise money and awareness and provide aid to the children who need it most all over the world. Alyssa also speaks to kids in schools around the country about the importance of voting and teaches them how to fill out a ballot because she believes it's never too early to be civic-minded. Most recently, Alyssa is known for popularizing the #MeToo hashtag on Twitter, sparking the massive viral movement. She was named one of the 2017 Persons of the Year in Time magazine alongside other prestigious activists. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.

Alula Alderson: A Scholastic Kids Press reporter since 2017, Alula Alderson covers a variety of topics including entertainment, the enviornment, and history. 

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Hope: Project Middle School by Alyssa Milano and Debbie Rigaud, illustrated by Eric S. Keyes here.

Learn more about the Scholastic Kids Press here. 

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Associate Produced by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan

*Suzanne McCabe is the Editor of Scholastic Kids Press

]]> Classroom Libraries: Finding a Book for Every Student https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/95 f19f5d15-b9f5-40fc-bf59-cd8d30379a94 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 25:49 no <p>Access to books, whether in or outside of the home, is not a reality for many children.</p> <p>According to the latest <a href="https://www.scholastic.com/readingreport/home.html">Scholastic Kids &amp; Family Reading Report™</a>, classroom libraries are only available for 43 percent of school-age children. And only one-third of kids say that they have access to a classroom library with enough of the types of books they’d like to read.</p> <div> <p>On this episode, we’re talking with two educators who are working to bridge this gap. </p> </div> <h3>Guests:</h3> <div> <p><strong>David C. Banks: </strong></p> </div> <div> <p>David is the president and CEO of the Eagle Academy Foundation. He and Scholastic have joined forces to curate collections of culturally relevant fiction, nonfiction, and biographies for perhaps the most under-represented group in literature: boys of color. This new classroom library, “Rising Voices,” celebrates the stories of Black and Latino boys. </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Illysa Thomas:</strong></p> </div> <div>A kindergarten teacher at Empowerment Academy Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey who is a Patterson Pledge grant winner. </div> <div> <h3>Additional Resources:</h3> </div> <div> <p><strong><a href="(http://teacher.scholastic.com/education/rising-voices/)">Rising Voices</a></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><a href="http://www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership/">Patterson Pledge</a></strong> </p> </div> <div> <h3>Special thanks:</h3> </div> <div> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin</li> <li>Produced and edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula</li> <li>Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan</li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> Scholastic, children, students, reading, book access, teachers, classroom libraries, stories, kid lit, children's literature, children's books, 744002 Access to books, whether in or outside of the home, is not a reality for many children.

According to the latest Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™, classroom libraries are only available for 43 percent of school-age children. And only one-third of kids say that they have access to a classroom library with enough of the types of books they’d like to read.

On this episode, we’re talking with two educators who are working to bridge this gap. 

Guests:

David C. Banks: 

David is the president and CEO of the Eagle Academy Foundation. He and Scholastic have joined forces to curate collections of culturally relevant fiction, nonfiction, and biographies for perhaps the most under-represented group in literature: boys of color. This new classroom library, “Rising Voices,” celebrates the stories of Black and Latino boys. 

Illysa Thomas:

A kindergarten teacher at Empowerment Academy Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey who is a Patterson Pledge grant winner. 

Additional Resources:

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Produced and edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
 
]]> Access to books, whether in or outside of the home, is not a reality for many children.

According to the latest Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™, classroom libraries are only available for 43 percent of school-age children. And only one-third of kids say that they have access to a classroom library with enough of the types of books they’d like to read.

On this episode, we’re talking with two educators who are working to bridge this gap. 

Guests:

David C. Banks: 

David is the president and CEO of the Eagle Academy Foundation. He and Scholastic have joined forces to curate collections of culturally relevant fiction, nonfiction, and biographies for perhaps the most under-represented group in literature: boys of color. This new classroom library, “Rising Voices,” celebrates the stories of Black and Latino boys. 

Illysa Thomas:

A kindergarten teacher at Empowerment Academy Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey who is a Patterson Pledge grant winner. 

Additional Resources:

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Produced and edited by Bridget Benjamin
  • Produced and edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
 
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