Children's Literature Podcasts and One More Election Activity Idea

Children's Literature Podcasts

I love to promote stories that expand students' reading diet through displays, contests, knowledge of award winning books and more.  Podcasts are a great way to learn about authors and new book titles.  All the Wonders Podcasts are weekly interviews with authors and illustrators.  In 2015, Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp Launch Book-themed Podcast, à la Serial: The Yarn.  As Jonker states in this article, “The goal of Season 1 is a look at one book from all angles, often you just hear from the author, but we wanted to hear from everyone involved: the editor, art director, publisher, etc.” Season 2 is underway with Gertie’s Leap to Greatness by debut author Kate Beasley. Gertie's Leap to Greatness book birthday was October 4, 2016.  Book Club For Kids is a podcast hosted by Kitty Felde where young readers talk about a book.  Each podcast has a celebrity reading from the featured book. Finally the author joins the conversation to answer questions.  Book Club For Kids is a great resource to help students discover more books to add to their "want to read" list!

If you are looking to grow your knowledge about new books, authors and illustrators checking out these podcasts will broaden your repertoire in children's literature.


One More Election Activity Idea

This article, Vote for Duck: 5 Steps to Create a KidLit Election, is a great way to select and read a variety of books with election themes, then have your class vote for their favorite book with a special voting ballot (including pictures of the title next to the title) and a special voting booth.