web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:07:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Scholastic Reads - Episodes Tagged with “Motherhood” https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/tags/motherhood Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -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 The Rise of Read-Aloud https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/81 8d4fe364-4511-422e-bae7-a24aba1ccdaa Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 27:10 no <p><span>Scholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids &amp; Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children’s reading habits. </span><span>The first of three installments, The Rise of Read-Aloud, focuses exclusively on the practice of, you guessed it, reading aloud. We wanted to know: When do parents start reading aloud to their children? How often are they reading? </span><span>What</span><span> are they reading? And how do kids feel about it all?</span></p> <p><span><span>This week, you'll hear from a literacy expert, an author, an editor, and several kids and families all about what makes the read-aloud so special, and why it's a crucial experience for kids of all ages. </span></span></p> <p><strong>Additional</strong> <strong>resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/sites/readaloud/">See all of our findings from our Kids &amp; Family Reading Report: The Rise of Read-Aloud</a></li> <li><a href="http://oomscholasticblog.com/post/rise-read-aloud-commentary-pam-allyn">Read more from Pam Allyn about the findings in our report</a></li> <li><a href="http://sandramagsamen.com">Learn more about Sandra Magsamen</a></li> <li>Learn more about World Read Aloud Day <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/worldreadaloudday">from Scholastic</a> and <a href="http://www.litworld.org/wrad/">from LitWorld</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Pam Allyn </strong>is the Senior Vice President, Innovation &amp; Development at Scholastic Education<span>. She's also a leading literacy expert, author, and motivational speaker. In 2007, she founded LitWorld, a global literacy organization serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries, pioneering initiatives including the summer reading program </span><em>LitCamp </em><span>and World Read Aloud Day.</span> </li> <li> <strong>Sandra Magsamen</strong> is <span>the author and illustrator of many books for young children, including  a number of bestselling novelty stories such as <em>Baby Love</em>, <em>I Love You Little Pumpkin</em>, and <em>Peek-a-Boo I Love You</em>. As an artist, an art therapist, and a mom, she uses her creativity to remind people to express themeselves and connect with others. </span> </li> <li> <strong>Liza Baker</strong> is the vice president and executive editorial director of Scholastic's Cartwheel Books and Orchard Press imprints.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan</li> <li>Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula</li> <li>Produced by Emily Morrow </li> </ul> <p> </p> reading, books, children, parenting, motherhood, education, teaching, read aloud, literature Scholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids & Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children’s reading habits. The first of three installments, The Rise of Read-Aloud, focuses exclusively on the practice of, you guessed it, reading aloud. We wanted to know: When do parents start reading aloud to their children? How often are they reading? What are they reading? And how do kids feel about it all?

This week, you'll hear from a literacy expert, an author, an editor, and several kids and families all about what makes the read-aloud so special, and why it's a crucial experience for kids of all ages. 

Additional resources: 

Guests:

  • Pam Allyn is the Senior Vice President, Innovation & Development at Scholastic Education. She's also a leading literacy expert, author, and motivational speaker. In 2007, she founded LitWorld, a global literacy organization serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries, pioneering initiatives including the summer reading program LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day.
  • Sandra Magsamen is the author and illustrator of many books for young children, including  a number of bestselling novelty stories such as Baby Love, I Love You Little Pumpkin, and Peek-a-Boo I Love You. As an artist, an art therapist, and a mom, she uses her creativity to remind people to express themeselves and connect with others. 
  • Liza Baker is the vice president and executive editorial director of Scholastic's Cartwheel Books and Orchard Press imprints.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
  • Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Produced by Emily Morrow 

 

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This week, you'll hear from a literacy expert, an author, an editor, and several kids and families all about what makes the read-aloud so special, and why it's a crucial experience for kids of all ages. 

Additional resources: 

Guests:

  • Pam Allyn is the Senior Vice President, Innovation & Development at Scholastic Education. She's also a leading literacy expert, author, and motivational speaker. In 2007, she founded LitWorld, a global literacy organization serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries, pioneering initiatives including the summer reading program LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day.
  • Sandra Magsamen is the author and illustrator of many books for young children, including  a number of bestselling novelty stories such as Baby Love, I Love You Little Pumpkin, and Peek-a-Boo I Love You. As an artist, an art therapist, and a mom, she uses her creativity to remind people to express themeselves and connect with others. 
  • Liza Baker is the vice president and executive editorial director of Scholastic's Cartwheel Books and Orchard Press imprints.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
  • Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula
  • Produced by Emily Morrow 

 

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