13 episodes
What Are the Kids Reading These Days? What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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A husband and wife team --- comprised of a junior high Language Arts teacher and a children's librarian --- spend each episode discussing a current popular middle grade/young adult novel: Would kids like it? Should parents recommend it to their kids? How might an ELA teacher use it in their classroom? Tune into each episode to hear Tim and Taylor answer all these questions and more! In addition to discussions about specific novels, alternating episodes will feature conversations about various aspects of young adult reading. Questions or Comments? Reach out to Tim and Taylor at: whatarethekidsreadingthesedays@gmail.com
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'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier
Tim & Taylor return with special guest Bennie, who is also the cause of their recent hiatus. But finally, they have returned to discuss the middle grade graphic novel (?) Smile by Raina Telgemeier and reminisce on braces, middle school friends, and growing up. Bennie also contributes with the occasional whimper or grunt.
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"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume
Tim & Taylor are joined by special guest Mary, aka Tim's mom, to discuss Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, the beloved (and sometimes banned) coming-of-age middle grade novel by Judy Blume. With the movie coming out on April 28, it made sense to dive into this book. Tune into hear Tim, Taylor, and Mary's thoughts on the book, whether kids today would enjoy it, how it might be used in a classroom, and recommendations for further reading! Enjoy!SPOILER WARNING: This podcast is...
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'Amari & the Night Brothers' by B.B. Alston
Tim & Taylor discuss their reactions to Amari & The Night Brothers, a best-selling and award-winning middle grade fantasy adventure novel. Tune in to hear them talk about their thoughts on the book, whether they think kids would enjoy it, ideas for how the novel could be used in the classroom, recommendations for further reading, and much more! SPOILER WARNING! This episode is most enjoyable if you've either already read the book or simply want to hear some expert takes on i...
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First Five Pages Discussion - 'Warcross' by Marie Lu
Tim & Taylor discuss the first five pages of Warcross, Marie Lu's bestselling teen sci-fi novel. Find the book on your local library app (Hoopla, Libby, Overdrive, etc.)! You can sample it without renting it yet, read the first five pages, and come back here to listen!
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'Beasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales' by Soman Chainani
Tim & Taylor discuss Soman Chainani's collection of modernized and retold fairy tales. They share their personal reactions to the book as well as their professional opinions on whether or not kids would like it, their ideas for using it in an English Language Arts classroom, and their recommendations for further reading. WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
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"The Cousins" by Karen M. McManus
Tim & Taylor discuss The Cousins by Karen M. McManus, a young adult mystery/thriller about a trio of cousins who spend a summer at their estranged grandmother's resort trying to find answers to some old family secrets. Tune in to hear Tim & Taylor's thoughts on the book, what young adults might like or dislike about it, ideas for how it might be used in the classroom, and recommendations for further reading!