Read-aloud Revival

Are you and your kids familiar with books by G.A Henty? You’re certainly going to want to spend some time with him after hearing this episode.Jim Hodges, audio actor, former homeschooling dad, and creator of Jim Hodges Audio Books is talking with Sarah in this episode about how to bring Henty, and history, to life.In this episode, you’ll hear: his research process what it takes to engage kids with audio stories and how audiobooks can shape our kids and help struggling readers Tune in for some great historical audio recommendations for kids of all ages!Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/58/.

Nathan Clarkson grew up as an out-of-the-box kid living with ADHD, mental illness, and (thankfully) a very loving mother, Sally.The two have recently published their story in the book Different, which details how stories helped to shape Nathan, and how his mom came to decide that what other people thought about their parenting and educational approach was irrelevant.In this episode, you’ll hear: how books shaped Nathan’s out-of-the-box childhood why Sally and Nathan are so grateful for the time they spent reading together how stories can help during dark times Whether you are parenting an out-of-the-box child or not, this episode reminds us to embrace our children, just they way they are, and inspires us to use books to help them along the way.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/57-2/.

If you are unsure which books being published today are worth your time (or if they’re worth your time at all)… then this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast- all about some of the best books by living authors--is for you.We’re launching season 10 of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast with an episode dedicated to books that I’m confident can stand up with the classics, and that are every bit as good as your old favorites.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-episode-living-authors/.

If you want to make more meaningful and lasting connections with your kids through books in the coming year, then I have a tip for you: Don’t try to read aloud every day.Not what you thought I would say? Well, then. You’d better listen to the rest.This episode of the podcast is the shortest yet– and maybe the most important. It’s only 8 minutes long.You’ll find out… Why you don’t need to read aloud to your kids every single day My simple technique for feeling good about getting to important things I get to… most days What you won’t regret at the end of this year https://readaloudrevival.com/rar-365/.

Jonathan Auxier has been a writer for a very long time, but he says he never really felt like he had found his place until he began writing children’s literature.Thank goodness he did!The New York Times best-selling author of what he calls “strange stories for strange children,” his books include Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener and most recently, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard.In this episode he joins Sarah (and 13-year-old Allison!) to talk about writing for children, and why he’s so driven to connect kids with stories.In this episode, you’ll hear: his mother’s decision to homeschool him for a year so he could read for three hours a day why he always recommends other authors’ books too to the kids he meets scary books and sensitive kids Allison’s favorite books series (Jonathan hadn’t heard of it before!) Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/56/.

What happens when you get three book-loving ladies together to chat gratitude and the best Thanksgiving books?In this episode, you’ll hear: there’s just a bit of excitement so Sarah orders a book on air! (We love it when she does that!) and then we end up with a big list of great books like the one below So join the whole Read Aloud Revival Team – Sarah, Kortney, and Kara – as we chat picture books, pie and our favorite suggestions for instilling gratitude in our children through stories.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/55/.

James Daniels is passionate about many things – his family, his church, good food, gardening and education. He’s also driven to make sense of educational philosophy in a way that’s helpful for othersIn this episode, you’ll hear: about sharing enthusiasm for books with our kids how our excitement about a book matters much more than whether the book has made it to the top of every book list his favorite way to recommend books to parents and educators- it might surprise you! Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/54/.

Linda Sue Park is the author of more than 20 books- including Newbery Award winning A Single Shard (an astounding book and every bit deserving of the Newbery) and the world-changer, A Long Walk to Water.When we were drumming up ideas for who to have on the podcast this season, I knew one thing for sure: I wanted to talk to Linda Sue Park.I’m a mega-fan of Linda Sue Park, and in this episode, we take on whether children’s books can change the world.Do you think they can? Listen and hear what Linda Sue Park thinks – you might be surprised!In this episode, you’ll hear: diversity in children’s literature how books give kids ‘practice’ for life advice for young writers Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/53/.

Although Melissa Sweet didn’t grow up a reader, she has always had a love and passion for creating, which shows in the beautiful drawings, paintings and collages she has used to illustrate numerous picture books.She also an accomplished author, and her most recent book is about the one and only E.B. White- the ma who wrote Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan.Melissa joins us today to talk about: bringing E.B. White to life through her picture book biography her artistic process and her favorite E.B. White book – it might be your favorite too, although it’s certainly a difficult choice, isn’t it?! Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-sweet/.

Tricia Goyer is the well-known author of more than 50 encouraging books for women, moms and teens. She’s also a homeschooling mama of 10, and 7 of her children came to her family through adoption.In this episode, you’ll hear:   how reading aloud helped her to bond with her adoptive children how although she grew up in a non-reading family, reading and writing has become a huge part of her family’s culture the books that made her both a reader and a really prolific writer Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/52/.

Reading aloud is a treat, and Carole Joy Seid wants us to remember that every time we pick up a book to share with our kids.In this episode, she is joining us again to talk about the Golden Age of Children’s Literature. Some of these books may be new to you, and some you may have heard of before, but wondered if they would stand the test of time and still make great read-alouds. (Hint: They do!)You’re going to want to listen carefully – Carole shares tons of great suggestion with her signature enthusiasm from authors like: Lois Lenski the d’Aulaires Howard Pyle and more! These books will definitely help your family build memories around the moments spent cuddled together reading.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/51-2/.

When it comes to activities for your preschoolers, do you often feel overwhelmed? I do. I’ve overcomplicated it in the past, and that’s left me a bit tired when it comes to creating a warm and rich learning environment for my youngest kids.Jennifer Pepito has re-inspired my enthusiasm, however. In this episode, you’ll hear: focus on simple play based on books put connecting with our young kids first make learning to read more active Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/50/.

When I first saw Rebecca Bellingham’s TedX talk, Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children, I was so moved that I watched it twice in a row. Then I shot a note off to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast manager: “can we get her on the podcast?”And we did. :) You’re in for a treat in this first episode of season 9!In this episode, you’ll hear: the theater of reading aloud having difficult discussions around books Rebecca’s tips for sharing enthusiasm for books with our kids Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/49-2/.

A whole lot of us get this completely and utterly wrong. Schools do it. Teachers do it. Moms do it. Well-meaning adults make an epic mistake in the education of our children: we make teaching a child to read our top priority.When it comes to our kids and books, our top priority is not to teach our children to read. It’s not to help them decode words on a page, learn their phonics, or bolster their reading comprehension.It’s none of those things.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/most-important/.

We’re a whole week early! We couldn’t hold onto this podcast episode for another day without sharing it with you.Jamie Martin’s brand new book, Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time releases today, and she came onto the show to talk about what it looks like to give our kids a heart for the world right from our cozy living rooms.In this episode, you’ll hear: how stories can knit a family together raising globally minded kids and a brand new summer book club that you’re gonna want to know about! Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/48/.

If you didn’t read a whole lot of classics growing up, chances are you’re feeling a little worried about how to read them with your own children. If so, then this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast is for you.In this episode, you’ll hear: keeping your wits about you at the library studying history chronologically read response journaling Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/47-2/.

In this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions we get at the Read-Aloud Revival…“How much reading should I assign?”I’m chatting with Mystie Winckler about just that, and I think you’re going to get a nice deeeep breath after hearing what Mystie has to say in this episode.In this episode, you’ll hear: how to find  balance with your kids’ reading what to do when we need to push a little more how to know that we can back off Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/46/.

Picture books aren’t just for young kids…They’re companions for our children, and they’re powerful tools that we can use to connect with our kids. In this new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, the whole RAR team gathers to chat up our favorite picture books (and how we use them).In this episode, you’ll hear: more giggling than usual. (Ahem. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.) Kara liken a particular picture book with a big bowl of macaroni-and-cheese and SO many books reccomendations! Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/45-2/.

Do your kids like creepy stories?Some of mine do, and I’ve been curious about the role of both magic and fear in my children’s reading life. There’s no one better to talk to about this than the much loved and celebrated Christian author of the (fantastically creepy) 100 Cupboards series, N.D. Wilson.It’s a great day to share that conversation, because his brand new book, Outlaws of Time, releases today!In this episode, you’ll hear: thinking through fear the pleasures of re-reading and all about his newest book, of course! Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/44/.

If you want to raise kids who read not because they can, but because they love to… you’re in the right place.On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, Daniel Willingham and I discuss: what cognitive science tells us that will help our kids fall in love with books. (It’s easier than you think!) a new perspective on the role of technology in the reading life and books that formed Daniel as a reader– he has great taste! ;) Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/43-2/.