web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Scholastic Reads - Episodes Tagged with “Jk Rowling” https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/tags/jk%20rowling Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400 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 20 Years of Magic Part 1: The Harry Potter Fandom https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/72 fa45b9ce-1ea4-43a1-b35a-b270d812835c Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 20:05 no <p>In September 1998, Scholastic published <em>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</em>, introducing U.S. readers to the orphaned boy living in a cupbord under the stairs. Since then, the Harry Potter series has become a global phenomenon, selling more than 500 million copies, translated into more than 80 languages, and adapted into eight blockbuster films. </p> <p>To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're hosting a series of special episodes. Over the next few weeks, we'll talk with some of the extraordinary illustrators behind the stories, as well as Scholastic employees who were with Harry from the very beginning. </p> <p>But first, we're going to talk about the fandom. This week, you'll hear from fans themselves about what Harry Potter means to them. You'll also hear from two librarians who are bringing the books to new generations of readers every day. </p> <p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://oomscholasticblog.com/podcast/20-years-magic-part-2-artists-harry-potter">Listen to part 2: The Artists of Harry Potter</a></li> <li><a href="http://oomscholasticblog.com/podcast/20-years-magic-part-3-making-harry-potter">Listen to part 3: The Making of Harry Potter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM8Y6CTYIDU&amp;t=12s">Watch our special video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series in the U.S.</a></li> <li><a href="https://harrypotterbooks.scholastic.com/20th-anniversary-editions">Learn more about the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series with cover art by Brian Selznick</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Eti Berland </strong>is a youth and teen services librarian at Lincolnwood Public Library in Illinois.</li> <li> <strong>Robin Brenner </strong>is the teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson</li> <li>Produced by Emily Morrow</li> </ul> harry potter, scholastic, jk rowling, books, reading, childrens books, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, harry potter 20 In September 1998, Scholastic published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, introducing U.S. readers to the orphaned boy living in a cupbord under the stairs. Since then, the Harry Potter series has become a global phenomenon, selling more than 500 million copies, translated into more than 80 languages, and adapted into eight blockbuster films. 

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're hosting a series of special episodes. Over the next few weeks, we'll talk with some of the extraordinary illustrators behind the stories, as well as Scholastic employees who were with Harry from the very beginning. 

But first, we're going to talk about the fandom. This week, you'll hear from fans themselves about what Harry Potter means to them. You'll also hear from two librarians who are bringing the books to new generations of readers every day. 

Additional resources:

Guests:

  • Eti Berland is a youth and teen services librarian at Lincolnwood Public Library in Illinois.
  • Robin Brenner is the teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're hosting a series of special episodes. Over the next few weeks, we'll talk with some of the extraordinary illustrators behind the stories, as well as Scholastic employees who were with Harry from the very beginning. 

But first, we're going to talk about the fandom. This week, you'll hear from fans themselves about what Harry Potter means to them. You'll also hear from two librarians who are bringing the books to new generations of readers every day. 

Additional resources:

Guests:

  • Eti Berland is a youth and teen services librarian at Lincolnwood Public Library in Illinois.
  • Robin Brenner is the teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow
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