Turn the Page

Alyssa Schexnayder & Leah Hebert
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Welcome to Turn the Page Podcast with Alyssa and Leah a podcast where we share our love of Children's literature and help you create page turners. The majority of readers all revel in a new book or series, but we all have different reasons for turning the page. As elementary teachers, one of our goals is to inspire a love of reading and create "page turners". Are you a parent trying to figure out how to get your child to read more? Or maybe you are a teacher who gets asked "what should my child read?" If so, you know this is not always a simple question to answer. Check out our episodes as we share insights on fostering a love for reading in young children.

  1. Summer Book Club Episode 5: Houdini and Me

    08/01/2025

    Summer Book Club Episode 5: Houdini and Me

    This week Alyssa and Leah are discuss Houdini and Me by Dan Gutman. "Harry has always admired the famous escape artist Houdini. And when Houdini asks for help in coming back to life, it seems like an amazing chance . . . or could it be Houdini’s greatest trick of all?" "Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini is not Harry Houdini—the famous escape artist who died in 1926. But Harry does live in Houdini’s old New York City home, and he definitely knows everything there is to know about Houdini’s life. What is he supposed to do then, when someone starts texting him claiming that they’re Houdini, communicating from beyond the grave? Respond, of course. It’s hard for Harry to believe that Houdini is really contacting him, but this Houdini texts the secrets to all of the escape tricks the dead Houdini used to do. What’s more, Houdini’s offering Harry a chance to go back in time and experience it for himself. Should Harry ignore what must be a hoax? Or should he give it a try and take Houdini up on this death-defying offer?"

    22 min
  2. Summer Book Club Episode 4: Hello, Universe

    07/11/2025

    Summer Book Club Episode 4: Hello, Universe

    This week we are discussing Hello, Universe. In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball. They aren’t friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms.

    30 min
  3. Summer Book Club Episode 3: Amelia Bedelia Means Business

    07/04/2025

    Summer Book Club Episode 3: Amelia Bedelia Means Business

    This week we are discussing Amelia Bedelia Means Business . Amelia Bedelia makes her chapter book debut! In Amelia Bedelia Means Business, a New York Times bestseller and the first book in the popular chapter book series, young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. "Amelia Bedelia's parents say they'll split the cost of a new bike with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and it usually does. Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends, silly situations, and funny wordplay and misunderstandings make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers."

    18 min
  4. Summer Book Club Episode 2: Wings of Fire Book Club

    06/27/2025

    Summer Book Club Episode 2: Wings of Fire Book Club

    This week we are discussing Wings of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy. "Imagine you were stolen from your family. Imagine you were raised by someone who didn’t love you, didn’t understand you, and didn’t care to try. Imagine this has happened because someone thinks you have a destiny. Imagine there is a war raging outside, and according to a mysterious prophecy, only you and your four friends can stop it. Although nobody seems to know exactly how you’re going to do that. This is your fate. Imagine you have no choice. Or do you? Oh, and p.s. You’re a dragon."

    33 min
  5. Summer Book Club Episode 1: Dragon Masters Book Club

    06/20/2025

    Summer Book Club Episode 1: Dragon Masters Book Club

    This week Alyssa and Leah are discussing Dragon Masters. Dragon Masters is a fantasy series that takes place in a world where dragons and magic are real. If you are eight years old, you can be chosen by the magical Dragon Stone to be paired with a dragon. After discussing the book and a variety of opinions about the characters and the story, Alyssa and Leah will read opinions from viewers like you!

    29 min
  6. Episode 10: Thanksgiving Reads

    12/01/2024

    Episode 10: Thanksgiving Reads

    On this week's episode, Alyssa and Leah discuss a variety of topics. We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving books, Christmas gifts for readers, and an exciting Winter Reading Challenge. Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-the-page/id1760255921 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OInvUDdemynM4acucahIB?si=8dc2de7a49eb406e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f19c2162-ea56-453e-b13f-fdd27aa78169/turn-the-page Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Turn-the-Page/B0DC5LSVJM?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Shop the Episode: https://sites.google.com/view/turnthepagepodcast/episode-10 Thanksgiving Books: (Affiliate Links) Turkey Trouble https://amzn.to/4eyBkrG Balloons Over Broadway https://amzn.to/40Xvnl6 How to Catch a Turkey https://amzn.to/41eNbs7 The Gratitude Jar https://amzn.to/3ZejqGf The Great Turkey Race https://amzn.to/3V2Sqa7 There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey https://a.co/d/hBW7Moq Looking for Great Gifts for Readers? Reading Light- https://amzn.to/3YXYDW6 Book Mark- https://amzn.to/4i0EyqV Reading Challenge Tracker- https://amzn.to/4fEQ4GJ Tonie Box - https://amzn.to/3CB2jFH Pippi Post - https://pippipost.com/?ref=turnthepage Book Journal for Kids- https://amzn.to/3OhDlhf Literati- https://literati.com/kids/subscribe/relationship/ Scholastic Winter Reading Challenge--> Read Along with us starting December 2. https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/winter-reading-challenge.html #thanksgivingbooks #turkeytrouble #balloonsoverbroadway #thegreatturkeyrace #therewasanoldlady #thegratitudejar #howtocatchaturkey #childrensbooks #reading

    37 min
  7. Episode 9: The Book Draft

    11/11/2024

    Episode 9: The Book Draft

    On this episode, Alyssa & Leah discuss draft books based on their ATOS book level. For this book draft we will each select 3 books for each category: 1st and 2nd grade; 3rd and 4th grade; 5th and 6th grade; 7th and 8th grade. We pick our favorites from the top books in each grade level according to the What Kids are Reading Report. You can access your own version of this report to find new recommendations for your child. https://www.renaissance.com/resources/what-kids-are-reading-custom-report/ What books would be in your draft? We want to hear from you! Follow us on instagram at @turnthepage_podcast or Turn the PagePodcast on Facebook. Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../turn-the-page/id1760255921 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OInvUDdemynM4acucahIB... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/.../f19c2162-ea56.../turn-the-page Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Turn-the-Page/B0DC5LSVJM... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurnthePage_Podcast #childrensbooks #booksforkids #Parents #teachersfollowteachers #readers #turnthepagepodcast #bookpodcast #bookreview #bookrecommendations #booksbooksbooks

    49 min
  8. Episode 8: NY Times Best Seller Review- The Wild Robot

    10/28/2024

    Episode 8: NY Times Best Seller Review- The Wild Robot

    On today's episode, Alyssa and Leah review the book and the movie of Wild Robot. This new movie and NY Times Best Seller was on our TBR since we saw the previous. Have you read Wild Robot?! We want to hear from you! Follow us on instagram at @turnthepage_podcast or Turn the PagePodcast on Facebook. Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../turn-the-page/id1760255921 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OInvUDdemynM4acucahIB... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/.../f19c2162-ea56.../turn-the-page Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Turn-the-Page/B0DC5LSVJM... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurnthePage_Podcast #childrensbooks #booksforkids #Parents #teachersfollowteachers #readers #turnthepagepodcast #bookpodcast #bookreview #bookrecommendations #booksbooksbooks #spookyseason #halloweenbooks

    36 min
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Welcome to Turn the Page Podcast with Alyssa and Leah a podcast where we share our love of Children's literature and help you create page turners. The majority of readers all revel in a new book or series, but we all have different reasons for turning the page. As elementary teachers, one of our goals is to inspire a love of reading and create "page turners". Are you a parent trying to figure out how to get your child to read more? Or maybe you are a teacher who gets asked "what should my child read?" If so, you know this is not always a simple question to answer. Check out our episodes as we share insights on fostering a love for reading in young children.

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Schexnayder & Leah Hebert
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Turn the Page