Best Kate Narita Podcasts (2024)

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Season Four Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips 53:55

17d ago53:55

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Send us a Text Message. Tip Number 10: Tap Into Classroom Adventures Tip Number 9: Head to the Library Tip Number 8: Write from a Personal Place Tip Number 7: Mine Memory Moments Tip Number 6: Travel New Places Tip Number 5: Take a Deep Dive When You Revise Tip Number 4: Explore Outdoors Tip Number 3: Find Nooks and Crannies Tip Number 2: Learn and…

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Stealing Moments and Giving Back with Andrew Hacket 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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Send us a Text Message. On June 22nd, I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Boston. I will be walking 16 miles to raise money to stop suicide. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way ever, if it has made you a better teacher or a better writer, or even brought a sm…

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Mining Memory Moments with Chloe Ito Ward 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

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Send us a Text Message. Chloe Ito Ward talks about mining memory moments, authenticity, and celebrating the present. For our next episode, please read debut author Andrew Hacket’s picture book Ollie the Acorn and the Mighty Idea which celebrates the power of kindness. If you happen to live in Massachusetts, Andrew has two launch events this weekend…

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Making History 3D with Tom Bober 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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Send us a Text Message. Tom Bober, and I talk about making history 3-D, the power of collaboration, and taking things off of our plates. For our next episode, please read debut author Chloe Ito Ward’s honest, anti-racist, heartwarming picture book Love Grows Here. Support the Show.By Kate Narita/Tom Bober

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Sit Down and Do It with C.K. Malone 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s show with author and educator, C.K. Malone, we talk about sitting down and getting to work, that tomorrow is a new day, and that anyone can succeed. Have you reviewed the show? If not, please do so and help me turn 24 in 2024 from a dream into a reality. By doing so, you’ll be entered to win a copy of CK Malone’s …

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Reclaiming Our Narrative with Janelle Harper 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

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Send us a Text Message. Janelle Harper talks about reclaiming narratives, positive phrasing, and creating safe spaces To prep for our next episode with picture book author and secondary educator C.K. Malone, be sure to read their fabulous debut picture book, A Costume for Charly, which features an innovative bigender character who creates a Hallowe…

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Narwhals, Puppeteers, and Bush Planes with Brooke Hartman 58:27

5M ago58:27

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Send us a Text Message. Brooke Hartman talks about the power of social media, breaking through the fourth wall, and staying true to the original story. To prep for our next episode with Bronx author Janelle Harper, be sure to read her fabulous debut picture book, My Block Looks Like, which is illustrated by the incomparable Frank Morrison. Support …

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Praise Then Raise with Jen Gennari 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

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Send us a Text Message. Jen Gennari, author of Muffled and My Mixed Up Berry-Blue Summer, talks about flagging filter words, personifying drafts, and cultivating artistic vision. To win a critique or a virtual author's visit, go to www.katenarita.com/podcast during the month of March and leave a comment on Jen's post saying which giveaway you'd lik…

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Writing Matters with Gita Varadarajan 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode with Gita Varadarajan we talk about national boundaries dissolving in the classroom, writing as therapy, and the power of writing partnerships. Gita is as delightful as her books Save Me a Seat and My Bindi, which a lucky listener can be eligible to win simply by sharing this episode on social media and taggi…

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Everything Depends on Relationships with Mk Smith Despres 1:07:11

6M ago1:07:11

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Send us a Text Message. Mk Smith Despres talks about all the different kinds of walks they take from the everything-is-the-worst walk, to the there’s-a-problem-in-the text walk, to the walking-with-the-kids walk. But most of all, this episode focuses on the importance of relationships–relationships with our editors, our students, and our writing pr…

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All Things Preschool with Susan Edwards Richmond and Rene Colato Lainez 58:55

7M ago58:55

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Send us a Text Message. Earlier this fall, we had an all things kindergarten chat with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Tina M. Cho. Today we talk about all things preschool with Susan Edwards Richmond and René Colato Laínez. We chat about classroom communities, differentiation in the classroom, and the importance of families. Support the Show.…

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Writing Is Like Painting with Kristy Acevedo 59:41

8M ago59:41

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Send us a Text Message. Kristy Acevedo talks about how writing is like painting, writing with pens and pencils, and the importance of creating personal checklists. To prep for our next episode, grab a copy of Susan Edwards Richmond’s, Night Owl Night and René Colato Laínez’s We Play Soccer/Jugamos al fútbol. We’ll talk about these books along with …

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Writing from a Personal Place with Ruth Behar and Veera Hiranandani 1:02:16

9M ago1:02:16

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Send us a Text Message. Veera Hiranandani and Ruth Behar talk about the incredible parallels in their work, othering and writing from a personal place. Join us for our next live chat on Sunday, October 29th at 12 PM EST. We’ll be talking all things preschool, picture books, and early literacy with Susan Edwards Richmond and René Colato Laínez. Sign…

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Night Owls, Wildflowers and Trailblazers with Ha Dinh 1:04:20

9M ago1:04:20

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Send us a Text Message. Debut picture book author, Hà Dinh, talks about being a night owl, wildflower wonders, and the importance of trailblazers. To prep for our next episode, read or listen to one of Veera Hiranandani’s novels and one of Ruth Behar’s novels. We’ll travel back through time to pre and post World War II and the 1960s. Pack your bags…

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All Things Kindergarten with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Tina M. Cho 58:42

10M ago58:42

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Tina M. Cho talk about all things kindergarten. We talk about beautiful beginning of the year books to build community, the importance of extended family, and Tina and Jyoti’s upcoming releases. To prep for next episode, read Hà Dinh’s wonderful debut picture book, Where Wildflowers Gro…

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Into Interiority with H.M. Bouwman 1:07:44

10M ago1:07:44

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, H.M. Bouwman teaches us how to embrace interiority, separate out revision rounds, and share our writing processes with students. To prepare for our next chat and episode, read one of Tina M. Cho’s or Jyoti Rajan Gopal’s fantastic picture books to prepare for our chat. It’s fun to compare and contrast Tina’s …

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Writing Workshop Wonders with Stacy Mozer 1:09:24

11M ago1:09:24

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Send us a Text Message. New England SCBWI’s regional advisor, Stacy Mozer, delves deep into writer’s workshop. In addition to writer’s workshop, we also talk about how reading is a writing and a teaching superpower, and the importance of developing a relationship with your local librarian. Before our next episode, read one of H.M. Bouwman’s fantast…

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Season Three Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips 52:45

1y ago52:45

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Send us a Text Message. It’s the season three finale. I’ve compiled the top ten writing tips from this season’s guests to help get listeners psyched up for a creative, productive summer. Tip Number Ten: It's Gotta Be Fun with Linda Urban, Torrey Maldonado, and Jessica Lander Tip Number Nine: Set a Schedule with Andy J. Pizza, Sally Engelfried, and …

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Writing Starts With You With Chris Baron 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Send us a Text Message. Chris Baron talks about how writing starts with you, reaching unseen readers and the magic of maps. Sign up here for our next live Chalk + Ink Chat on May 24th with Newbery Honor winner Veera Hiranandani and Pura Belpre Award winner Ruth Behar. It's free and it's fun. Our summer writing tips episode airs on May 26th. Be sure…

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Highlighting Helpers with Hanh Bui 1:04:49

1y ago1:04:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, picture book author, Hanh Bui, highlights the helpers who welcomed her and her family to the United States in the 1970s and the helpers who taught her how to write, as well as staying true to her story and surrounding herself with positive people. Sign up here for our next Chalk + Ink Chat with Newbery Honor…

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Trusting the Process with Mary Ann Cappiello and Erika Thulin Dawes 1:12:28

1y ago1:12:28

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Send us a Text Message. Mary Ann Cappiello and Erika Thulin Dawes talk about trusting the process, text sets, and the magic of working on multiple projects at once. If you would like to attend the next chat with Lisa Stringfellow and Michael Leali on April 26th, please go to www.katenarita.com/podcast and fill out the Chalk + Ink Chat form. It’s fr…

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Celebrating Students' Strengths With Jessica Lander 1:22:55

1+ y ago1:22:55

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Send us a Text Message. Jessica Lander talks about celebrating students' strengths, using text structure to synthesize research, and self-care. Remember to sign up for our next Chalk + Ink Chat on April 26th with Lisa Stringfellow and Michael Leali to talk about their debut year and DEI in middle grade novels. Go to www.katenarita.com/podcast and f…

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Getting Vulnerable With Nicole D. Collier 1:05:08

1+ y ago1:05:08

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Send us a Text Message. Nicole D. Collier talks about fear, asks tough questions about whether or not we’re betraying ourselves, and gives listeners tips to create courage. Sign up for our next Chalk + Ink Chat featuring Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders at 8 PM EST. For our next episode, please read Making Americans: Stories of Historic St…

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Puzzling out Books With Kyle Lukoff 1:06:40

1+ y ago1:06:40

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Send us a Text Message. Kyle Lukoff talks about puzzling out books, gives tips to librarians to protect their patrons’ right to choose their own books and compares picture books to formalist poems. Remember to sign up for our next Chalk + Ink Chat on March 29th, 2023 with Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders to talk about biographies, collabor…

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Writing for Self-discovery With Ralph Fletcher 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Ralph Fletcher talks about how writing is a process of self-discovery, how the writer’s notebook is a place to honor students’ voices, and creating idea treasure maps. For homework, be sure to read Kyle Lukoff's Newbery Honor book, Too Bright to See. Happy listening! Support the Show.…

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Writing for a Wide Awake Life With Stacey Shubitz and Melanie Meehan 1:12:18

1+ y ago1:12:18

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Send us a Text Message. This week Melanie Meehan and Stacey Shubitz from the Two Writing Teachers Podcast talk about how writing helps us live wide-awake lives, discuss why the best teachers of writing, write, and how as authors it’s our responsibility to ask for what we need from a critique. Join us for a Chalk + Ink Chat on the last Wednesday of …

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Just Be You With Emily Francis 1:01:49

1+ y ago1:01:49

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode, Emily Francis talks about transparency and honoring our students’ stories as well as their wishes. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out how to win a signed copy of Emily's incredible epistolary autobiography, If You Only Knew: Letters From an Immigrant Teacher. I’m hoping you’ll help me spread…

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Got 60 Minutes? Get Writing With Andy J. Pizza 1:07:07

1+ y ago1:07:07

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Chalk + Ink's 50th episode! Without Andy J. Pizza, Chalk + Ink wouldn't exist. Want to know why? Give a listen. In this episode, we discuss the definition of creativity, what it means when we say art works, and how to produce a successful podcast. After you listen to this episode, if you want to hear more of what …

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Stuck? Get Outside With Susan Edwards Richmond 1:18:25

1+ y ago1:18:25

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s show, with we talk about getting outside, the importance of cultivating a gratitude mindset, Susan Edwards Richmond, and how it takes community collaboration to create a powerful picture book. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out how to win one of Susan's signed picture books or one of Susan's picture …

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Sticky Notes, Think Boards, and Checklists, Oh My! With Tracey Baptiste 1:17:13

1+ y ago1:17:13

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Send us a Text Message. Today, Tracey Baptiste lets listeners in on the organizational tricks that have scaffolded her breakthroughs as an author and as a teacher. In addition to talking about organizational tools, we talk about the subconscious and debunking inaccurate historical “facts.” Before our next episode, please read one of Susan Edwards R…

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It's Gotta Be Fun with Torrey Maldonado 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

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Send us a Text Message. Torrey Maldonado highlights the importance of fun, whether it’s on the page in one of his amazing middle grade novels or in the classroom. We also talk about key questions and multidimensionality. Before our next episode, please read one of Tracey Baptiste’s fantastic books. Although Tracey is probably most known for her Jum…

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Could, Should, and Does It Count? With Linda Urban 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

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Send us a Text Message. Linda Urban talks about the importance of ditching “have-tos,” and embracing specificity and small moments. Want to win a signed copy of one of Linda’s heartwarming books? Tweet or retweet this episode and be sure to tag me, 2) Go to www.katenarita.com/podcast and make a comment on this episode’s post, 3) Make a comment abou…

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Parallels, Plot, and Point of View With Perseverant Sandy Stark-McGinnis 1:04:52

1+ y ago1:04:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the perseverant Sandy Stark-McGinnis talks about parallels, plot and point of view. Stay tuned till the end of the episode to find out how to win a signed copy of Extraordinary Birdsor The Space Between Lost and Found from Sandy. Congrats to Jennifer Roman for winning a signed-copy of Sally Engelfried’s debu…

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3-2-1 Write! With Sally Engelfried 1:21:15

1+ y ago1:21:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today Sally Engelfried talks about productive weekends, innovative ways to use a writer’s notebook, and how to find a story’s emotional core. Please help me spread the word by sharing the podcast on social media, writing a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, and/or sharing this episode with family, friends and colle…

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Just Say Yes and Do the Work With Cindy Rodriguez 1:17:08

2y ago1:17:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode with Cindy Rodriguez, we talk about the importance of embracing opportunities, growth mindset, and developing relationships in and out of the classroom. Please help me spread the word by sharing the podcast on social media, writing a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, and/or sharing this episode wit…

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Solitude, Storytelling, and Surprises With Ruth Behar 1:17:40

2y ago1:17:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ruth Behar and I talk about solitude, storytelling and surprises. If Chalk + Ink has made you a better author and/or educator, please fill out this form so I can feature you on our 50th episode. It would be great if this season, the number of downloads per episode would double compared to the second season. …

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Diving Deep Into Struggles, Successes, and Synergy With Michelle Cusolito 1:20:14

2y ago1:20:14

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Send us a Text Message. I’m so excited to dive deep into our first interview of the season with marvelous Michelle Cusolito. In this episode we talk about the importance of writing with our students, the power of picture book dummies, and how stepping outside of our comfort zone enriches our creativity. If Chalk + Ink has made you a better author a…

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Season Three Opener: Top Ten Luminous Literacy Workshop Tips 46:08

2y ago46:08

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Send us a Text Message. It's the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall which for teachers and students is bittersweet. The laid back summer feeling slips away and the frantic fall frenzy rushes in. But the good news is after compiling last season’s top ten tips for a luminous literacy workshop, I can’t wait to pack up my beach bag and …

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Season Two Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips 52:00

2y ago52:00

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Send us a Text Message. I’ve compiled the top ten writing tips from this season’s guests to help get listeners psyched up for a creative, productive summer. This episode embodies the reason this podcast exists. You count. You matter. Your creativity counts. Your happiness matters. It’s time to pour all the energy you channel into teaching during th…

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Interview with Author and Educator, Jyoti Rajan Gopal 1:11:27

2y ago1:11:27

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Send us a Text Message. Today, Jyoti Rajan Gopal and I talk about the power of changing one word in a manuscript, exploring various storytelling modalities, and the magic of making a manuscript sound like music. As many of you know, my beloved dog, Buck, passed away a week ago. Normally, I don’t record interviews with him in the room. But when Jyot…

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Interview with Author and Educator, Kate Messner 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode with Kate Messner we talk about what happens when we share our writing process with our students, inviting our students to help us make our writing stronger, and taking and making time to prioritize our writing. Debut author Jyoti Gopal will be joining us next episode to talk about her exquisite picture bo…

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Interview with Debut Author and High School ELA Teacher, Michael Leali 1:19:11

2y ago1:19:11

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Send us a Text Message. The warm and inclusive, Michael Leali, talks about the danger of gendering books, how we miss out on the now when we try to “make up” for lost learning time due to the pandemic, and how readers rise to challenges. It’s homework time. The versatile and curious, Kate Messner, will be joining us on our next episode. Kate’s writ…

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Interview with the Director of Global Citizenship at Barefoot Books and Debut Author, Dr. Paula Laurel Jackson 1:05:58

2+ y ago1:05:58

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Send us a Text Message. The positive and flexible, Dr. Paula Laurel Jackson, talks about the importance of quality vs. quantity, music as a universal first language, and global citizenship. It’s homework time. Have you ever wondered if LGBTQ+ people played an important part in the history of the United States? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of Mi…

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Interview with Author and Educator, Rukhsanna Guidroz 1:09:12

2+ y ago1:09:12

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Send us a Text Message. The brave and reflective, Rukhsanna Guidroz, talks about the importance of bringing newspapers into classrooms, the power of a color-coded plot grid, and how engaging in social media can open up career doors. Are you in the mood for a party with guests from all over the world? Then, pull up a chair and read The Perfect Party…

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Interview with Middle School ELA and Technology Teacher and Middle Grade Author, Lisa Stringfellow 1:13:36

2+ y ago1:13:36

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Send us a Text Message. The tenacious and talented, Lisa Stringfellow, talks about the importance of setting goals and being accountable to ourselves, how word choice and sentence length determine voice, and why it makes sense to involve students in our professional writing journeys. Have you ever wanted to learn how to surf? Then, pick up a copy o…

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Interview with Salvadoran Author and Early Childhood Educator, Rene Colato Lainez 1:08:11

2+ y ago1:08:11

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Send us a Text Message. The resilient and persistent, René Colato Laínez, talks about the magic of cardboard castles, how books are portals into difficult discussions, and the creative power of libraries. Are you in the mood for a Caribbean getaway? Then, you’ll like this assignment. Pick up a copy of debut author, Lisa Stringfellow’s, Comb of Wish…

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Interview with Creative Writing Instructor and Newbery Honor Winner, Veera Hiranandani 1:06:55

2+ y ago1:06:55

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Send us a Text Message. Congratulations to all the Chalk + Ink guests who received 2022 ALA awards. Let’s start with today's guest, Veera Hiranandani! Her book How to Find What You’re Not Looking For won the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the Jane Addams Peace Award. Congratulations to Alicia D. Williams. Her picture book Shirley Chisholm Dared: The …

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Interview with Authors and Educational Consultants, Jeff Anderson and Whitney La Rocca 1:19:42

2+ y ago1:19:42

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is all about community building and becoming successful writers. Jeff Anderson and Whitney La Rocca talk about how their strengths complement one another, how focusing on students’ success breeds more student success, and the importance of getting the first draft on paper. In preparation for our next episode wit…

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Interview with Author and Educator, Erin Dealey 1:17:15

2+ y ago1:17:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the honest and humorous, Erin Dealey, talks about how picture books are like theater, finding moments of magic in students' writing, and following our dreams. In preparation for our next episode with Jeff Anderson and Whitney La Rocca, check out POPcast: A Patterns of Power Podcast. All of the episodes are f…

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Interview with Author and Educator, Zetta Elliott 1:11:45

2+ y ago1:11:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the strong and determined, Zetta Elliott, talks about how magic is for everyone, questions why some books aren’t reviewed, and shares a simple and flexible way to outline a novel. In preparation for our next episode and if you need a laugh, check out Erin Dealey’s Deck the Walls. If you’re in need of a hug, …

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