The LEAPCast

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The LEAPCast is a show about life, learning, and middle school. It features the voices of some curious, thoughtful and creative Grade 7 students in the LEAP Program at Calvin Park Public School.

  1. 02/18/2022

    032 Let's Talk Books: Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj

    A novel set in middle school, Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj explores the impact of racial discrimination and the power of hashtags and social media to start a movement. Lia gives us a glimpse into this book while sharing more about how she personally connects with the book as well.

    6 min

  2. 02/16/2022

    031 Let's Talk Books: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

    This episode of Let’s Talk Books features Nandi, who tells us more about Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. In this novel, we are introduced to Daunis Fountaine - a biracial girl on a journey to discover herself as well as the truth.

    8 min

  3. 02/14/2022

    030 Let's Talk Books: Raven Quest by Sharon Stewart

    For those of you who enjoy adventures featuring animal protagonists, Raven Quest by Sharon Stewart is a great book for you. Listen in as Angie tells us more about it.

    5 min

  4. 01/25/2022

    029 Let's Talk Books: Julie by Jean Craighead George

    We are back with a few more episodes of our Let’s Talk Books series. In today’s episode, McKenna talks to us about Julie - the sequel to Julie of the Wolves - by Jean Craighead George.

    7 min

  5. 12/31/2021

    028 Let's Talk Books: Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis

    Deborah Ellis is a prolific Canadian author known for the way she writes about children and the realities they face around the world. In today’s episode, Isla tells us more about Parvana’s Journey - the second book in The Breadwinner Series.

    11 min

  6. 12/29/2021

    027 Let's Talk Books: Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac

    We continue in our Let’s Talk Books series with a book by author Joseph Bruchac. Keen to share his indigenous heritage and traditions, Bruchac has written a number of books including the one featured in this episode. Listen in as Meike tells us more about the book Two Roads.

    9 min

  7. 12/28/2021

    026 Let's Talk Books: Lore by Alexandra Bracken

    For all of you Greek mythology fans out there, this next book is for you. In today’s episode, Astin introduces us to the book Lore by Alexandra Bracken.

    6 min

  8. 12/26/2021

    025 Let's Talk Books: Light as a Feather by Zoe Aarsen

    The book featured in this episode is not for the faint of heart. Listen in as horror enthusiast Eliza talks to us about Light as a Feather by Zoe Aarsen.

    6 min
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The LEAPCast is a show about life, learning, and middle school. It features the voices of some curious, thoughtful and creative Grade 7 students in the LEAP Program at Calvin Park Public School.

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  • Creator
    voicEd Radio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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