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The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels 30:55

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Host Jordan Lloyd Bookey speaks with authors and reading enthusiasts to explore ways to build a stronger culture of reading in our communities. They'll dive into their personal experiences, inspirations, and why their stories and ideas are connecting so well with kids.

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Touched for the Very First Time: Soman Chainani on Books That Turn Scrollers into Readers 39:21

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“I tell kids that books are not there to torment you. The author has to get you in the first ten pages. If they do not, they fail, because a book is like a lawnmower—you pull it, and either it starts or it doesn't start.” –Soman Chainai Soman Chainani wants reading to feel irresistible. The bestselling author of "The School for Good and Evil," series and the recently released graphic novel, "Coven," shares how his own reading life began—powered by Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, and a complete lack of adult supervision—and how those early obsessions shaped his belief that stories should be bold, boundary-pushing, and personal. In this episode , Soman explains why middle grade books can (and should) feel dangerous, how his grandmother’s glamorous storytelling shaped his imagination, and what a book needs to do in its first ten pages to hook a reader. He also unpacks the “moral grayness” that defines his favorite novels and his own writing, and makes a compelling case for why kids need more honesty, not less, in the stories we give them. Tune in for a fast-paced episode that includes Madonna, hot takes, and tips for breaking (all) the rules. *** Soman’s reading challenge, Immersive, is all about getting lost in a story. The books he curated blur the line between fiction and reality, pulling the reader in so completely you forget the world around you. Learn more and download Soman’s recommended reading list at threadingculturepod.com/soman-chainani *** This week’s featured librarian is Jasmine Haverly from Aldine Independent School District in Texas. Jasmine shares how competitions and “book tastings” are growing the reading culture in her library. Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Florida Man Chapter 2 - Well, That Escalated Quickly Chapter 3 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 4 - The Rules Are Made Up Chapter 5 - Main Character Energy Chapter 6 - Use Your Imagination Chapter 7 - Express Yourself Chapter 8 - Reading Challenge Chapter 9 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Soman Chainai Soman Chainani Substack Soman Chainani Instagram “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host and Production Credits Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Mixtape: Mychal Threets Lays Out His Life in Books 25:49

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"I think all of us had the experience after reading the book of looking in maybe our grandparents' wardrobe, our parents' wardrobe, and like knocking on the back of the wardrobe and being like, maybe this is my time. Maybe they're gonna call me in here." — Mychal Threets For this week’s episode, we are testing out a slightly different format, something we have named a “Mixtape” episode. Rather than making the reading challenge the last bit of an author’s show, we have made the reading challenge the show itself. We could not be more excited to welcome the biggest spot of joy on the web, Mychal Threets, to the podcast. In this episode , we learn about Mychal’s playlist, the books that shaped him, and when he was a young library kid. As someone who grew up in the stacks and eventually made his calling his career, Mychal walks us through the books that sparked what he calls his "book joy." As it happens, Jordan will be doing a full interview with Mychal during a live recording at the upcoming American Association of School Librarians meeting (AASL) in St. Louis this October. But who wants to wait for the joy that Mychal brings? Nobody! Content Note : This episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide, which come up in Mychal’s reading passage. If you’d prefer to skip this portion, it runs from [19:50-23:35]. Tune in for an episode that will brighten your day and give you insight into the early life and times of someone who has shined a light on the joy and importance of libraries (and librarians!). We have set up Mychal’s mixtape “playlist” as a reading challenge that can be downloaded for free or activated on your Beanstack site. Learn more and download Mychal’s reading challenge at thereadingculturepod.com/mychal-threets Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Holes by Louis Sachar Chapter 2 - Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary Chapter 3 - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Chapter 4 - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Chapter 5 - Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman Chapter 6 - The Giver by Lois Lowry Chapter 7 - Love Among the Walnuts by Jean Ferris Chapter 8 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chapter 9 - Letters to You by Jazz Thornton Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Mychal Threets Instagram Mychal Threets TikTok 2025 AASL National Conference Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host and Production Credits Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Good Luck, They’re Yours: Sharon Draper on Giving Students Room to Read 28:48

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“And I think that’s what reading is… It’s a personal interpretation of the story, and it may not be the same as somebody else's. That’s the whole idea of a good teacher. There should be different interpretations, and sometimes a student will come up with something that I never thought of.” —Sharon M. Draper Give a story to twenty kids, and you might get twenty different takeaways. Some will catch the details you didn’t even notice. Others will pull out meaning that wasn’t intentionally placed, but rings true all the same. Sharon M. Draper writes for everyone and fiercely advocates for students’ right to read for themselves. Sharon knows the capacity of a book to transport and transform kids; she was the kid who maxed out her library card every Saturday at the Cleveland Public Library. She then became the teacher who read aloud to even the most skeptical students, and the writer whose bestselling novel "Out of My Mind," which was adapted into a film for Disney+ and remains requisite reading for many middle schoolers year after year. A two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, Sharon is the author of "Stella by Starlight," "Blended," " Tears of a Tiger," and many, many more. In this episode , "Good Luck, They’re Yours: Sharon Draper on Giving Students Room to Read," Sharon discusses what it means to trust readers, how her students helped guide her first book, and seeing her stories banned in classrooms. We also talk about church music, spiked lemonade, and how she ended up with a special library card that gave her access to the library's adult section, even as a child. When we asked Sharon to come up with a reading challenge, she was reluctant to give us a list of must-reads. Maybe that’s not surprising, given her past frustrations with inflexible required reading lists. In true teacher fashion, she flipped the assignment and gave us a lesson plan. This week’s Beanstack featured Librarian is William Schaller, the middle school librarian at Hoffman Middle School in Houston, Texas, for the past seven years! William shares his secret sauce for getting kids excited about reading. Show Chapters Chapter 1 - The Reader Kid Chapter 2 - Spike Lemonade and Porch Stories Chapter 3 - Shut Up and Say You Like It Chapter 4 - We Never Say That in the Locker Room Chapter 5 - Student Teachers Chapter 6 - Reading Challenge Chapter 7 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Sharon Draper Sharon Draper Instagram Cleveland Public Library Up the Down Staircase Sharon M. Draper receiving the National Teacher of the Year Award Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host and Production Credits Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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We Contain Multitudes: Debbie Levy on the Dangers of Reductionist Thinking 46:29

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"It's very rare for a person to just be one thing. Most issues, most things that matter, are not so black and white." – Debbie Levy We all want to believe in heroes and villains, right and wrong, and clear-cut answers. But history and life are rarely that simple. Debbie Levy has spent her career exploring the gray areas, challenging readers to see multiple perspectives and embrace complexity. A former lawyer, journalist, and now award-winning children’s author, Debbie has written books like “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark,” “The Year of Goodbyes,” and “A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight Over Science in Schools.” Her work invites readers to think critically, recognize misinformation, and understand that even those we disagree with are still human. In this episode , We Contain Multitudes: Debbie Levy on the Dangers of Reductionist Thinking, Debbie reflects on what rabbis and Supreme Court justices have in common, why she’s optimistic about students’ ability to deal with disinformation, and how books can help kids hold space for complexity. Plus, a book so sad it was sold with tissues in it, a surprising childhood obsession with Superman, and why her mom taught her that being too good wasn't always a good thing. We also have a special hidden track at the end of the show. Debbie reflected on our conversation and shared a special story about her dad’s unbelievable but real wartime experience that we saved for the very end. Tune in for an episode that will make you re-think your perspectives and let you settle into some delightful storytime moments! *** Jewish identities vary across families, experiences, places, and so much more. In short, they are not one-size-fits-all. Debbie’s reading challenge, Illuminating the Jewish Experience, highlights books that capture its richness and diversity. Learn more and download Debbie’s reading challenge at thereadingculturepod.com/debbie-levy . *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is once again Amy McMichael, the media specialist at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and the lead librarian for all secondary schools in her district. In this episode, Amy shares about the biggest impact Beanstack has had on the reading culture in her library and school. Show Chapters Chapter 1: Marbles on the Sewer Top Chapter 2: Schoolyard Fist Fights Chapter 3: The Funny Guy Chapter 4: Tearjerker of the Month Chapter 5: Dissenting Opinions Welcome Chapter 6: It’s Complicated Chapter 7: The Art of Being Wrong Chapter 8: Reading Challenge Chapter 9: Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Debbie Levy Debbie Levy Instagram The Funny Guy Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host and Production Credits Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Art Against the Machine: Aida Salazar on Writing for the Resistance 39:52

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“I lean on my community. I lean on the power of the pen. I lean on remembering who my ancestors are and what they endured, the colonization that they survived in the Americas, I think, ‘we've been here before, and the lineage from which I come is one that is powerful and resistant.’ I would be dishonoring that legacy and that lineage if I didn't step up in this moment.” — Aida Salazar Aida Salazar believes deeply in the power of words to change the world. For Aida, writing isn’t just a creative act; it’s a responsibility—an act of honoring her ancestors, healing personal wounds, and empowering her young readers. Her stories like The Moon Within , Land of the Cranes , Jovita Wore Pants , and Ultraviolet center on identity, social justice, and healing, with a particular focus on the immigrant experience. As a poet, novelist, activist, and mother, Aida discusses how writing helped her process grief, how Latin American literature gave her the permission to dream, how growing up in a mixed-status household shaped her, and how motherhood steered her toward children’s literature. In this episode , she shares how the act of writing itself has been a huge part of helping her heal and survive difficult chapters in her own story. Plus, she reflects on how a fart poem, a Parker pen, and a punk rock-inspired zine all had unique roles in shaping her journey as a writer. Tune in for an episode that moves from gut-wrenching stories to gut-splitting laughs, the best kind of listening roller coaster! *** For her reading challenge, Banned in Middle Grade, Aida curated a list of banned middle-grade books that reflect themes of identity, social justice, and the experiences of young readers navigating complex worlds. Aida is devoted to middle grade literature and wants to amplify the important stories that are so important for those readers. From Melissa by Alex Gino to Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes, these titles spark essential conversations. Learn more and download Aida’s reading challenge below. Download Aida’s reading challenge at https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/aida-salazar . *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Amy McMichael. She is the media specialist at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and the lead librarian for all secondary schools in her district. She does it all! In this episode, she discusses her strategy for luring reluctant readers with an unconventional library setup. Show Chapters Chapter 1: Fart Poems Chapter 2: A Spark from Clark and a Parker Pen Chapter 3: Writing Through Grief Chapter 4: Beneath the Shadow of the Freeway Chapter 5: Writing Through Grief. Again. Chapter 6: The Three Pillars of Poetry Chapter 7: Reading Challenge Chapter 8: Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Aida Salazar Aida Salazar Instagram Zacatecas, MX Poema al Pedo ;) The Parker Pen! Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Beneath the Shadow of the Freeway Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host and Production Credits Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Pippa Johnstone, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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In the Heights: Jerry Craft Subverts Expectations 38:23

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“Their white classmates can read Harry Potter and relate to going to Hogwarts and flying on brooms. But a Black kid can't aspire to go to Paris, which can actually happen.” – Jerry Craft Growing up, Jerry Craft did not enjoy reading. He says he simply never encountered a children's book that intrigued him enough or felt right. But Jerry loves defying expectations, and so naturally, the boy who rarely set foot in a library grew up to become a celebrated children’s book author and illustrator. He has made defying expectations—and breaking stereotypes—a guiding principle in his storytelling. Jerry Craft is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, best known for “New Kid,” the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal. “New Kid,” along with the subsequent books in the three-part series—“Class Act” and “School Trip”—were groundbreaking for middle-grade literature, especially the power of graphic novels. While many of us may know and love Jerry’s more recent graphic novels, his road to those books was winding and unexpected. In this episode , Jerry tells us about the one teacher who finally found the secret to inspiring him, explains how being a Black comic strip creator was a lot like the movie Highlander , and ponders whether his dad’s night shifts might be the reason he still works best at 3 AM. Settle in for an episode filled with wry humor and the colorful stories of Jerry Craft’s journey to becoming a beloved author for students and teachers alike! *** Jerry curated a group of graphic novels for his reading challenge, How It Started, How It’s Going . These graphic novels chronicle his own journey as a creator—from the books that inspired him to those that helped forge his path and finally to those for which he laid the groundwork. Learn more and download Jerry’s reading challenge at thereadingculturepod.com/jerry-craft *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Laurie Schalliol, media specialist at Heritage Intermediate School in Middlebury, Indiana. Laurie dishes about a spicy incentive that pushed her students’ reading to the next level. *** Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Oh Snap Chapter 2 - Stay Humble Chapter 3 - Xylem Strips Chapter 4 - To One Person Chapter 5 - The Highlander Chapter 6 - That’s Not For You Chapter 7 - Reading Challenge Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Jerry Craft Momma’s Boyz To the World… (Jerry’s Quote) Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Porch Stories: Jewell Parker Rhodes on Ghosts, History, and Staying Open to Love 48:26

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“For every child that thinks something is wrong with them, my books are saying, ‘be you, even if others can’t see you. The people who don’t see your beauty, see your glory–they have a problem. Something is wrong with their eyes, their soul.’” – Jewell Parker Rhodes Raised mainly by her grandmother on a steady diet of porch stories (and lots of bread), Jewell Parker Rhodes spent decades writing for adults, perfecting her craft in order to “be good enough” to write for kids. For Jewell, that has meant creating books that speak to a range of kids with different experiences and backgrounds (like her grandma used to refer to as a “mixed blood stew”) and to the educators and librarians supporting them. Jewell channels her inner Hamilton, as she notes, always writing like she is running out of time. And since she started writing for kids, she has indeed been prolific. Jewell is an award-winning author whose work spans adult and children's fiction. Her children’s books include her children’s debut, “Ninth Ward,” which won a Coretta Scott King Honor Award, “Bayou Magic,” “Towers Falling,” and “Ghost Boys,” a New York Times bestseller that continues to spark critical conversations about racial justice. And many, many more. In this episode , Jewell opens up about her tumultuous childhood, reflects on her grandmother’s wisdom, and recounts many of the surprising twists of her life. That includes Jewell’s amazement at living this long and what she’d tell her students if she ever returned as a ghost. Settle in for an episode you don’t want to miss with the exceptionally colorful stories of Jewell Parker Rhodes! *** Jewell’s reading challenge, Comic Trips , celebrates timeless classics she adored as a child alongside today's graphic novels. It’s an opportunity to explore how the comic art form has grown and to challenge the misconception that graphic novels aren’t “real” books. Learn more and download Jewell’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/jewell-parker-rhodes *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is once again Kat Gatcomb, previously a youth services supervisor at Nashua Public Library in New Hampshire and now in customer success at Beanstack! This week, she shared two key lessons she wished she had known earlier as a librarian. *** Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Bread Freak (03:27) Chapter 2 - Spellbound (09:53) Chapter 3 - Prince(ss) Valiant (15:13) Chapter 4 - The People Could Fly (17:50) Chapter 5 - Simply Complex (25:10) Chapter 6 - Schoolbound (32:32) Chapter 7 - You Can’t Pierce My Soul (35:25) Chapter 8 - Gunnin’ for 120 (41:49) Chapter 9 - Comic Trips, Jewell's Reading Challenge (45:10) Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Jewell Parker Rhodes Jewell Parker Rhodes Instagram “The People Could Fly” by Virginia Hamilton Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Scratching the Surface: Vashti Harrison on Going Past Skin Deep 38:50

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“Every time I read “Big” at a school, obviously I’m there to speak to kids about the story, and I hope they’re all connecting with it, but at every single reading there is always an adult woman that comes to me and says, this is my story, I needed this when I was young. And I just wish we all knew that we were all going through the same thing.” -Vashti Harrison Vashti Harrison burst onto the children’s book scene with her book, “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.” But to hear her tell it, Vashti still cannot believe that her entry point for kidlit was through nonfiction. Perhaps that is why she took such care and tenderness in creating her first fictional picture book, “Big.” In “Big,” we meet a young girl whose journey feels universally relatable, even if her story is uniquely hers. The book earned Vashti many accolades, including the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award. But its profound effect on her personally was also a great gift and illuminating force for Vashti. A New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and filmmaker, Vashti’s words and artwork explore themes of identity, self-acceptance, and representation. In this episode , “Scratching the Surface: Vashti Harrison on Going Past Skin Deep,” Vashti reflects on how everyday magic and storytelling have shaped her life and work. She reflects on her childhood in "Only Lonely," Virginia, where she immersed herself in books and films and first thought of herself as a drawer. She also considers how she has navigated the complexities of beauty standards and body image over the years and shares the drawing contest she entered on a whim that led to a book deal in 24 hours! *** Vashti’s reading challenge, The BIG Reading List , is a curated list of books that inspired and helped her write “Big.” The titles are all about understanding and dismantling anti-fat and adultification bias and celebrating Black girlhood. Learn more and download Vashti’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/vashti-harrison *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Kat Gatcomb. She was previously a youth services supervisor at The Nashua Public Library in New Hampshire and is now in customer success at Beanstack! Kat shares about an innovative program she facilitated that called upon a cross-section of her community. *** Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Lonely Only Chapter 2 - Big Trouble in Little Vashti Chapter 3 - Picking The Wound Chapter 4 - The Secret Garden Chapter 5 - Missing Winnie Chapter 6 - Can You Be A Drawer? Chapter 7 - Returning Chapter 8 - Drawing In Little Readers Chapter 9 - Vashti’s Caldecott Speech Chapter 10 - Vashti’s BIG Reading Challenge Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Vashti Harrison Vashti Harrison Instagram “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Barnett “The Secret Garden” Movie Vashti’s 2024 Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speech Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Indomitable: Yamile Saied Méndez on Puberty, Dictatorship, and Brave Women 44:11

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“Life is a wheel and humanity has been through countless cycles of ups and downs. The things that seem so dire now won't be this dire forever. Eventually, there is an upswing. I always needed that reminder, and it made me think that my young readers need that reminder as well.” - Yamile Saied Mendez With a storytelling style that radiates warmth and resilience, Yamile Saed Méndez’s work reflects the cycles of life’s challenges and triumphs. Born in Rosario, Argentina, in the midst and then long shadow of the Dictatorship years, she learned early on the power of hope and the enduring strength of the human spirit. From mastering a second language to embracing life in a new country, Yamile’s journey is one of transformation and connection to her roots. Yamile is a bestselling author whose work spans children’s, young adult, and adult fiction. Her novel “Furia”–a 2021 Pura Belpré winner and a Reese’s YA Book Club selection–earned her widespread recognition for its powerful storytelling and cultural resonance. Her other books include “Shaking Up the House,” “On These Magic Shores,” “The Beautiful Game,” “Where Are You From?” and “What the Moon Saw.” With accolades such as the Cybils Award and the Américas Award, Yamile has established herself as a beloved voice in contemporary literature. In this episode , Yamile reflects on the pivotal transitions that have shaped her life and work. She reflects on her experience as the eldest sister in a family facing constant scarcity of resources and on how her school life impacted her perspective on a young woman’s potential. Yamile shares how storytelling has grounded her through moments of turbulence and highlights how resilience has inspired the protagonists in her books. *** Yamile’s reading challenge, Indomitable Characters, celebrates protagonists who embody resilience and remind us all of the inevitable upswing in life’s wheel. Learn more and download Yamile’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/yamile-saied-mendez *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is, once again, Billy Allen, the Branch Manager of Whitney Library in Las Vegas's Clarke County Library District, aka 3KingVisions, on YouTube. And most recently, he is featured on season 9 of Queer Eye. Billy tells us about a unique incentive that motivated the kids at his library to crush their summer reading goals. *** Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter . Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Women of Argentina Chapter 2 - Gibberish Chapter 3 - The Angel’s Game Chapter 4 - Full Stops Chapter 5 - Indomitable Characters Chapter 6 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Yamile Mendez Yamile Mendez Instagram “The Angel’s Game” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Monteiro Lobato Heidi María Elena Walsh Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Mel Webb Wilkinson, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb Wilkinson, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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The Reading Culture: Yearbook 2024 35:26

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It’s official. Two years in a row makes it a tradition. The Reading Culture Yearbook is here. It’s the year-end celebratory episode where we look back and highlight some of our favorite moments in the form of awarding superlatives. Or, as we dubbed them last year and seemingly forgot, “The Readies.” This year’s edition features awards such as “Best [Not] Meet Cute,” the “Owning It Award,” the “Merriam-Webster Award” (alternatively titled “Most Likely to Know More Words than Merriam-Webster”), and “The Teen Whisperer Award." And just like last year, we promise to make you laugh and potentially cry depending on how quickly you reach for the tissues. *** Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter . Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Best Alter Ego Chapter 2 - The Teen Whisperer Award Chapter 3 - Full Circle Moment Chapter 4 - Best [Not] Meet Cute Chapter 5 - Citizen of the World Award Chapter 6 - Odd Couple Award Chapter 7 - The All-In Award Chapter 8 - Most Moving Dream Chapter 9 - Best Life Lesson From Literature Chapter 10 - Owning It Award Chapter 11 - Most Likely to Rewrite the Stars Chapter 12 - Merriam-Webster Award Chapter 13 - Best Dinner Party Game Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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We Are Always Rising: Andrea Davis Pinkney Spreads Stories and Hope 42:22

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“I am saying: reader, we're going on a journey. You are going to come with me and then I'm pulling them gently into the narrative. And then again, if I'm doing my job, I'm holding them like a hug.” - Andrea Davis Pinkney Andrea Davis Pinkney stands tall at just 4’11”, but she is still somehow larger than life. In her writing, she has what she refers to as “the page one pact,” a commitment to getting her readers’ attention right away. As an interviewee, she does the same. Andrea’s passion, commitment to adding to the canon of Black kid lit, and desire to inspire all kids to love reading come through from the moment she begins to talk. Drawing deeply from the writing style she honed during her early years in journalism, Andrea’s goal is to craft meaningful stories for kids—often about real people—while ensuring that reading is never (ever) a chore. Instead, she strives to make it a journey young readers are eager to go on with her. Andrea Davis Pinkney is a New York Times bestselling author known for her books for children and young adults, including “The Red Pencil,” “Because of You, John Lewis,” “Duke Ellington,” “Let It Shine,” and so many more. She is the winner of many awards, including the prestigious Coretta Scott King Book Award, and a four-time NAACP Image Award nominee. She is also a beloved editor (yes, she has a day job! ), a librettist, and an industry leader. The only thing she may not overachieve in is, well, sleep! In this episode , Andrea tells the story of her own introduction to the Civil Rights movement through her parents, explains how her writing career began by winning a contest she never even entered, and how changing a burger into a donut became a matter of journalistic integrity in one of her books. She shares about helping to curate an incredible exhibit with the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota entitled "Journey to Joy." Settle into our own journey to joy in a conversation that goes from John-Boy in the Waltons to the iconic Faith Ringgold with the indefatigable Andrea Davis Pinkney! *** If you’ve read her renowned story “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down,” you’ve likely noticed her gift for weaving verse-like prose and rhythm into her writing. That style inspired her reading challenge, Rhythm and Muse—a curated collection of stories that celebrate the same lyrical flow and musicality. Learn more and download Andrea’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/andrea-davis-pinkney. *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is the inspirational Billy Allen, the Branch Manager of Whitney Library in Las Vegas's Clarke County Library District, aka 3KingVisions on YouTube. He tells us about his musical approach to exciting kids about reading. *** Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter . Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Mom, Dad, and Civil Rights. Chapter 2 - Sanctuaries Chapter 3 - White Spaces Chapter 4 - Tar Beach Chapter 5 - The Igniter Chapter 6 - The Page One Pact Chapter 7 - Kerlan Exhibit Chapter 8 - Rhythm and Muse Chapter 9 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Andrea Davis Pinkney Andrea Pinkney (@andreapinkney1) • Instagram photos and videos Tar Beach – Faith Ringgold 3 King Visions Mary Tyler Moore Essence Magazine Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Jackie Lamport, Wanyee Li, and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Revisit - Hero of the Anti-Heroes: Gregory Maguire on the Value of Second Chances 44:17

27 weeks 전44:17

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We revisit our episode with Gregory Maguire. ****** "That's really all we are obliged to do for those we call our enemies. We are obliged to see them as humans, and then we behave the way we will. We are obliged not to consider them as less than human because that way, all hell breaks loose. - Gregory Maguire Gregory Maguire expresses himself with extreme precision. While many of us may grasp for words to communicate a specific emotion or to describe a series of events, Gregory seemingly has words and turns of phrase on command. What a delight it is to listen to Gregory talk about his journey, his writing, and his thoughts on a wide variety of topics. Close to Gregory’s heart is the belief that everyone has a backstory, a context—even our enemies. And no matter how difficult the task may seem, he believes it is our duty to understand that story and find it within ourselves to empathize with them—not to excuse them but to simply see them as humans. Gregory has built his career around telling the stories of antiheroes, most notably through the reimaginings of classic fairytales in novels such as "Wicked," "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister," and "Mirror Mirror." That ability to find empathy and a curiosity to understand even the most seemingly undeserving characters emerges in his other children's and young adult books and is deeply rooted in experiences from Gregory’s early life. In this episode , Gregory shares those early life experiences (which can honestly be described as “Dickensian”) and how his relationships with his father and siblings have impacted his writing and life choices. He tells us about his love of the “arresting strangeness” of literary worlds and how this sensation inspired him to become a writer. He also shares why he believes in the children's stories he writes, not always getting a “happily ever after.” *** Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter . *** In his reading challenge, Arresting Strangeness ( a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien ), Gregory has compiled a list of his favorite books that envelop you completely and force you to look at the world around you anew. You can find his list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com/gregory-maguire *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Lauren Mobley, a middle school librarian in Atlanta, Georgia. She tells us about a fun reading program she set up in her school inspired by a hit reality TV show. Contents Chapter 1 - Travel of the Mind Chapter 2 - Home, the Orphanage, and back again Chapter 3 - The Children of Green Knowe Chapter 4 - Harriet the Recorder Chapter 5 - Origins of Empathy Chapter 6 - The Absence of a Happily Ever After Chapter 7 - Arresting Strangeness Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Gregory Maguire Gregory (@gregorymaguire) • Instagram photos and videos WICKED Official Trailer (2024) by JRR Tolkien - On Fairy-Stories The Children of Green Knowe (Green Knowe, #1) by Lucy M. Boston | Goodreads The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Tiny Spaces: Mac Barnett on Why Kids Are Better Than Adults at Reading Picture Books 44:03

29 weeks 전44:03

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“I think kids are actually generally a better audience for literary fiction, for art, for ambitious storytelling that asks the reader to do work. And a lot of that is just based on how their brains work and their place in the world.” - Mac Barnett Growing up, Mac Barnett’s mom never took their picture books off their shelves. They remained a part of his reading world, even as he grew up and could read more mature books. Maybe that choice helped Mac’s youthful spirit alight for longer. As he often notes, kids’ minds are portals to the imaginary, to making believe. For them, everything is possible: superheroes, magic, ghosts. Mac believes that open-mindedness is crucial to fully understanding and appreciating fiction, which is why he makes the argument that kids are the best audience for fiction, and in particular, picture books. Mac Barnett is a best-selling, prolific children's author celebrated for his clever, imaginative storytelling and sharp sense of humor. He is known for books like “Extra Yarn,” “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole,” “The Terrible Two,” series and the “Mac B, Kid Spy” series. He has received numerous accolades, including two Caldecott Honors and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. In this episode, Mac shares why he believes that most adults struggle to understand what makes a good children’s book. He also unpacks “Frog and Toad” as a work of experimental fiction and reflects on the lessons he's learning from his three-year-old son. Given Mac's passion for picture books, it's fitting that his reading challenge centers around them. For his challenge, “The Possibilities of Picture Books,” he has curated a selection designed to help us see the capaciousness of the picture book format—just as his mother once did for him. Learn more and download Mac’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/mac-barnett *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Mari Martinez, an assistant manager and librarian at Broward County Library. She tells us why she sees the library as a secret buffet. *** Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. Show Chapters Chapter 1 - The Picture Book Proclamation Chapter 2 - A Hall of Clocks Chapter 3 - Smaller, Better, Faster, Smarter Chapter 4 - Writing for Five-Year-Olds Chapter 5 - The Will to Make Believe (and believe it) Chapter 6 - Mac to Mac Chapter 7 - The Possibilities of Picture Books Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Mac Barnett Mac Barnett: Instagram The Picture Book Proclamation Mac Barnett: Why a Good Book is a Secret Door Are Five-Year-Olds Better at Reading than Adults? "Writing for Five-Year-Olds" by Margaret Wise Brown Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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Keep Me Out of It: Eliot Schrefer on the Costs and Benefits of Self-Erasure 38:00

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“I think it caused me to get over some of the sort of narcissistic impulses in my writing and not make it about me and impressing, but instead about having the best reading experience I could imagine.” - Eliot Schrefer At a young age, Eliot Schrefer acknowledged that he was hiding himself. Growing up queer when he did meant concealing a key part of his identity for the sake of self-preservation. It was through books that he first learned to accept his queerness. That thread leads to one of his most well-known books, “Queer Ducks (and Other Animals).” We unravel that and so much more about Eliot’s journey in this episode. While his coming of age taught Eliot Schrefer to stop living his life exclusively as an observer, as an author, found himself once more removing himself from his work. This time, though, it’s intentional and for vastly different purposes. To Eliot, writing is about asking questions that the author is not supposed to answer. That’s for the reader to do. Eliot is a bestselling author celebrated for his young adult and middle-grade novels, including “Endangered,” and the rest of his Ape Quartet series, “Queer Ducks” (that even landed him on The Daily Show!), as well as “The Darkness Outside Us” and its newly released sequel, “The Brightness Between Us.” Eliot is also a Printz Honoree and a two-time National Book Award finalist. In this episode, Eliot shares how he has practiced self-concealment in both his life and stories, and why he believes this has helped him better connect with his teen audience. He also reveals why his current influences include Carl Sagan, Jane Goodall, and Eeyore. For his reading challenge, Beyond the Human Experience , Eliot wants us too to practice seeing the world outside of the human perspective. He says it "reminds us that we're not the only creatures worth caring about." Learn more and download Eliot’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/eliot-schrefer *** This episode's Featured Librarian is Tammy McIntyre, a library media specialist in Gwinnett County Georgia for many years and now works with us at Beanstack. Today she offers a guiding principle she follows as a librarian and especially as a parent. Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Carl Sagan and M.T. Anderson Walk Into a Bar… Chapter 2 - Science, Fantasy, and the Matrix (Printer) Chapter 3 - What I Believe Chapter 4 - The View From the Closet Chapter 5 - Duck Hunt Chapter 6 - I Ask the Questions Around Here Chapter 7 - Beyond the Human Experience Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Eliot Schrefer Eliot Schrefer (@schrefer) • Instagram photos and videos Pale Blue Dot M.T. Anderson on The Reading Culture Gregory Maguire on The Reading Culture EM Forster - WHAT I BELIEVE Howards End by E.M. Forster | Goodreads Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…

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A Quiet House: Katherine Marsh on Why We Need to Turn Down the Noise 42:09

33 weeks 전42:09

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“The two most important things you can do as a writer are to make people wonder what will happen next and to understand why it matters. - Katherine Marsh Every moment of every day, our attention is the subject of a battle. As adults, we struggle to focus on the 'right' things—so how can we expect our kids to? With this in mind, capturing and holding young readers’ attention is a key focus for Katherine Marsh in her books. But she’s determined to do so without sacrificing intellectual depth. Striking this balance has become her mission: to keep readers on the edge of their seats, while delivering something meaningful. To achieve that, she draws on her journalism background and the early influence of her grandmother’s captivating stories from Ukraine. Katherine Marsh is an award-winning author best known for her novels “The Night Tourist,” “Nowhere Boy,” and “The Lost Year,” a National Book Award finalist for young people’s literature. Her stories often unfold against the backdrop of the harsh, historical, or present realities, but as she notes, all of her stories are also mysteries. They have always had that hook! Her work has earned her several honors in addition to being a National Book Award finalist, including the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, along with being a New York Times notable selection. In this episode, Katherine explores ways to address the setback in children's reading caused by the pandemic and dives into her article on the topic for The Atlantic. Katherine also recounts a jarring story passed down to her and considers the profound role of the story in raising her. She also reflects on how her time as a journalist has impacted how she approaches that craft of storytelling. Fun fact about Katherine: we attended the same high school! In fact, so did my script editor, Josia. It was a boarding school where we all did not know one another but shared the experience of being atypical students. Because of that coincidence and the fact that, as Katherine says, “kids love boarding school stories,” she curated her reading challenge, "Boarding School Ties,” which includes books that all take place in or are about boarding schools. Learn more and download Katherine’s recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/katherine-marsh. *** This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Ms. Mari Martinez, an assistant manager and librarian at Broward County Library. She tells us that sometimes the best strategy for the library... is to get out of the library! Show Chapters Chapter 1 - Stories From Grandma Chapter 2 - The Joy of Being Bored Chapter 3 - Our Animal Friends at Maple Farm Chapter 4 - Cutting Through the Noise Chapter 5 - A Diverse Diet Chapter 6 - The Kids Are (Sort of) All Right Chapter 7 - Boarding School Ties Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Katherine Marsh Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading - The Atlantic Katherine Marsh - National Book Foundation Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm by Alice Provensen | Goodreads Broward County Library Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community’s reading culture Jordan Lloyd Bookey Host: Jordan Lloyd Bookey Producers: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street Media Script Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey…