The Reading Revolution

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The Reading Revolution

The Reading Revolution is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the world of literacy and its influencers and advocates of childhood reading brought to you by bookvending.com. If you would like to be a guest on the Reading Revolution, have an idea for an episode, or would like to ask a question, drop us a line at readingrevolutionpod@gmail.com.

  1. Creating Reading Rainbow - Modest Beginnings to Transforming Literacy & Television

    OCT 31

    Creating Reading Rainbow - Modest Beginnings to Transforming Literacy & Television

    Join us as Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, Sr., and Pam Johnson share the story of Creating Reading Rainbow, one of the most successful PBS children’s series in television history. Reading Rainbow is very much a story of humble beginnings and enormous perseverance. Over five summers, Tony Buttino Sr. and his colleagues at WNED-TV in Buffalo, New York, worked in collaboration with educators and librarians to experiment with summer reading programs. But after trialing these programs, the WNED team realized there was a big need for a new children's literacy series and believed they could create a new show with local and national collaborators and friends. After fits and starts, and enough twists and turns to fill a children’s book, Reading Rainbow premiered in the summer of 1983 and captured the attention of 6.5 million young viewers. https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Reading-Rainbow-Beloved-Childrens/dp/1493077325

    1h 1m
  2. P. Knuckle Jones and Classroom Curriculum - The Write Kellys

    OCT 10

    P. Knuckle Jones and Classroom Curriculum - The Write Kellys

    The Write Kellys are an award-winning author and illustrator duo who have published four children’s books with many more (always!) in the works. The married couple (parents, creatives and professors in their day jobs) turn into their alter ego mystery writer, P. Knuckle Jones when it’s time to write, because—let's face it—that name is just way cooler than Rebecca and Kevin Kelly. Like their own favorite childhood mysteries, the Kellys’ children’s books feature kids as heroes because, whether facing bog creatures or machines run amok, it’s the kids who can be counted on to save the day! Their books offer to parents, teachers and librarians opportunities to help young readers learn along with the characters through comprehension support and other fun activities. Follow us @bookvending

    48 min
  3. Fundraising for Literacy: A Conversation with Stephanie Davern of Read-A-Thon

    SEP 6

    Fundraising for Literacy: A Conversation with Stephanie Davern of Read-A-Thon

    In this episode of the Reading Revolution podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Davern, vice president of sales and marketing at Read-A-Thon. With over 26 years of experience, Stephanie shares her insights on driving growth in the education space, strategies for successful fundraising, and how Read-A-Thon is helping schools raise funds while inspiring a love for reading. Learn how innovative programs can transform education and empower young readers. Follow us on all platforms @bookvending

    30 min
  4. Executive Director Tara Burgess - Every Person Influences Children

    AUG 23

    Executive Director Tara Burgess - Every Person Influences Children

    Tara Burgess is the Executive Director for EPIC, Every Person Impacts Children, a Buffalo NY-based organization dedicated to strengthening families and building community to raise children who make a positive impact in the world. With a variety of dynamic initiatives available to residents in the Western New York area, we delve into their reading programs that are changing the way families approach literacy.

    42 min
  5. Transforming Communities with BOOK VENDING MACHINES with Isis "Sista Scifi" Asare

    JUL 26

    Transforming Communities with BOOK VENDING MACHINES with Isis "Sista Scifi" Asare

    In this episode of the Reading Revolution, we chat with Isis Asare, the visionary founder and CEO of Sistah Scifi. Discover how this Black-owned, women-owned, digital-first bookstore is making waves in the literary world, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Learn about their innovative introduction of book vending machines in Seattle and Oakland, California, aimed at bringing books directly to the community through partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! For more, please visit https://sistahscifi.com/

    37 min
  6. Feeding Mouths and Minds with Grandma's Love in New York City | Bookvending.com

    JUL 11

    Feeding Mouths and Minds with Grandma's Love in New York City | Bookvending.com

    Grandma's Love, Inc. founder Theresa Monforte-Caraballo has been committed to combating childhood hunger and improving literacy in communities throughout New York City, especially in low income and at-risk neighborhoods, since 2015. Theresa has introduced Inchy Bookworm machines to many hospitals and institutions with an eye to expanding their footprint in the years to come to "feed the minds of our future."

    45 min
  7. Inchy's Adventure - Global Vending Group Founder and CEO Jay Blumberg on Becoming an Author and What's New at BookVending.com

    JUN 21

    Inchy's Adventure - Global Vending Group Founder and CEO Jay Blumberg on Becoming an Author and What's New at BookVending.com

    In this episode, I speak with the creator of Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machines and the long awaited children's book, The Adventures of Inchy the Bookworm: The Dream. Inchy's story captures the spirit of BookVending.com's mission to bring books to children and inspire reading everywhere. Jay also talks about what's new with the company and touches on some exciting programs on the horizon.

    22 min
  8. Greater Longview United Way & Inchy Book Vending Machines | Supporting Reading & Literacy in Texas

    JUN 6

    Greater Longview United Way & Inchy Book Vending Machines | Supporting Reading & Literacy in Texas

    In this episode, I sit down with Greater Longview, Texas United Way Executive Director Dr. Reverend Evan Dolive and learn more about the group's mission to bring equal access to books in their community. Dr. Dolive talks about their success with the Inchy Bookworm program and its expansion outside of schools to provide kids with books. It's a great "How Funding Gets Things Done" Inchy story!

    46 min
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The Reading Revolution is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the world of literacy and its influencers and advocates of childhood reading brought to you by bookvending.com. If you would like to be a guest on the Reading Revolution, have an idea for an episode, or would like to ask a question, drop us a line at readingrevolutionpod@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Joshua Gregory
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
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    © Global Vending Group 2024
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