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Literacy 

Welcome to my podcast! I started this show in an effort to educate the public about the importance of literacy, especially when we have kids to look out for! I reference my time as an elementary schoolteacher & tutor + my current experience as a children's author & mama of 3 littles to address the biggest literacy issues facing us today. 

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Check out video footage of each episode on my Youtube channel:
​www.youtube.com/@katiestorey8007

Podcast #23: Small Bookstore Owners & Children's Books with Ryan Billingsley

12/11/2023

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Ryan's bookstore website:
www.dadsuggests.com/

Game websites: 
loki-kids.com/home/

Fun games:
Sleeping Queens
Slamwich
Sushi Go
Rhino Hero Jr. 
Outfoxed
S.O.S. Dino 

Books mentioned in this episode:
1. Extra Yarn, by:  Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
2. Pogo Drum, by: Matthew Forsye
3. All the Ways to Be Smart, by: Divina Bell & Alison
4. Where the Wild Things Are, by: Maurice Sendak
5. Bedtime For Frances, by: Russel Hoban & Garth Williams
6. A New Sister for Frances, by: Russell Hoban & Garth Williams
7. Ocean Meets Sky, by: Terry & Eric Fan
www.amazon.com/Ocean-Meets-Sky-Terry-Fan/dp/148147037X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YT1TKJH51VUA&keywords=ocean+meets+sky&qid=1703715290&sprefix=ocean+meets+sky%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1​
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Podcast #22: Attachment Styles & Attunement: Living Intentionally with M.A. ED, Wysteria Edwards

11/15/2023

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"Deep & essential is far more essential than shallow & complex." -Fred Rogers

Her personal blog & website is: 

https://www.wysteriaedwards.com/

And her new book, Waiting for Mr. Rogers, can be found on her blog, Amazon or Barnes & Noble. 
​www.amazon.com/Waiting-Mister-Rogers-Attachment-Attunement/dp/1636981038/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S83BS6L45XFU&keywords=waiting+with+Mr.+Rogers&qid=1700094216&sprefix=waiting+withmr.+rogers%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 


You can subscribe to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood on Amazon Prime. 
www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B004BZG1MG/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1

TUNE IN:

fortheloveofliteracy.libsyn.com/
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New collaboration!

11/4/2023

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Hey friends! So excited to announce a collaboration with Goodnight Reads
I am currently using their services to get reviewed as an author AND encouraging other Indie authors to join goodnightreads for reviews & feedback on their books! It’s a good deal guys; & as an Indie author, I know how important feedback really is to the job. It will be a help & guide to you as you work to get your book published! Submit a book for reviews or become a reader reviewer!

goodnightreads.com


Also,a new affiliate I'll be mentioning in future shows is Silverceuticals; go to the website below to check out their natural, healing products:
​katiestoreywrites.mysilverceuticals.com/
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Audiobooks vs. Podcasts (Episode #21)

10/2/2023

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Becky Parker Geist's company: 
Pro Audio Voices 
proaudiovoices.com/
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Podcast: 
Writing: Debut novel, the Left Turn 
 www.amazon.com/Left-Turn-Lives-Worlds-Universe/dp/1950144682/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696520692&sr=8-1


Find the podcast audio here or on Apple or Spotify!
fortheloveofliteracy.libsyn.com/all-things-audiobooks

Why audiobooks? 
  • aural learners
  • brings comfort
  • listen in increments/sleep timer
  • to multi-task (work around the house)

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Books mentioned in this episode: 
Living Life in the Five Senses, by: Gretchen Rubin 
Pete the Cat
Froggy
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Podcast #20: STEM & AR Picture Book Production with RIyon Harding

8/26/2023

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Magic Portal Books is a publishing company started by Riyon to share these cute fictional science stories (but they're also non-fiction & include pages of facts at the end of the book.) 
All you need is a tablet or a phone to scan a QR code & you're instantly transported through a portal to another place. So far the books have taken place in Arizona, but I am joining her team & will be writing a few books based in Utah!
Here's the Youtube video from our chat,which includes a way to see these interactive books at play!
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www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsll6PqDCO2p7-vuWqiHAg
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Podcast #19: Interview with How to Catch Series Author Adam Wallace

8/16/2023

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Adam's personal website; download free ebooks & how-to drawing books, check out his other books or schedule him for an author visit:
www.adam-wallace-books.com/ 

A Very Dinosaur Birthday
www.amazon.com.au/Very-Dinosaur-Birthday-Adam-Wallace/dp/1400242053 





Announcement:
New affiliate-- Perk Energy drinks! Look for my posts on social & very soon I will have a code for you! 
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Podcast #15: Reading Simplified with Marnie Ginsberg

5/23/2023

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READING TIPS: 
1. Kids need to learn to decode words first when learning to read. ("crack the code")
2.Let kids pick what they're interested in when it comes to reading.
3. Read widely! Gain volume once kids have learned to decode.  
4. Read with your child, & if they're resistant, say things like: "Oh, my voice is tired-- can you read these words to me?"
5. Make different genre or book suggestions to your kids. 


Books shared in this episode: 
Why There's a Canary in the Library, by: Don Freeman 
Nancy Drew series
Agatha Christie mystery books
The Westing Game, by: Ellen Raskin
The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs before Dawn by: 
Boxcar Children, by: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Mercy Watson, by: Kate DiCamilo 
​Little House on the Prairie, by: Laura Ingalls Wilder



Facebook & Instagram: 
@ReadingSimplified

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Podcast #14: The Good Morning Book (for Babies & Kids + their adults)

5/4/2023

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​fortheloveofliteracy.libsyn.com/
Resources from my conversation with Robyn: 
www.thegoodmorningbook.com/ 

​(*Can also be bought on Amazon.)

Books she mentioned: 
Animals in Underwear ABC, Todd Parr
Good Night Moon, by: Margaret Wise Brown

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Podcast #13: S.E.L. via Children's Books with Author Lynn McLaughlin

4/18/2023

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Show Notes: 
Lynn's podcast is called: Taking the Helm (focusing on people who have experienced crisis) 

Books mentioned in this episode: 
Different is Just Different 
by: Karen Tomkins
Still Mine
by: Jayne Pillemer
Can We Talk About Grief? 
by: Melissa Lyons



Lynn's personal website: 

lynnmclaughlin.com/


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Podcast #11: The Book Awards!!!

2/27/2023

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 &This episode is sure to intrigue you & make you curious about these books that have won various awards. Are you ready to learn more? Below are the links to the award websites AND for every single book I mentioned in the episode! Be sure to add some to your list for the next library visit or book purchase/splurge! :) 

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Caldecott- (illustration award)
Make Way for Ducklings, by: Robert McCloskey
kidsbooks.com/products/9780670451494B/make-way-for-ducklings
Blueberries for Sal, by: Robert McCloskey
Locomotive, by: Brian Floca  (*also a Sibert Honor award)
www.amazon.com/Locomotive-Caldecott-Medal-Brian-Floca/dp/1416994157/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MSK4JJOSOQ1M&keywords=locomotive&qid=1677602997&sprefix=locomotiv%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
Honors:
Grandpa Green, by: Lane Smith
www.amazon.com/Grandpa-Green-Lane-Smith/dp/1596436077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VE9DYKL48AKV&keywords=grandpa+green&qid=1677603172&sprefix=grandpa+gree%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
The Adventures of Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend by: Dan Santant
kidsbooks.com/products/9780316199988B/the-adventures-of-beekle-the-unimaginary-friend
Watercress, by: Andrea Wang & Jason Chin
www.amazon.com/Watercress-Andrea-Wang/dp/0823446247/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28BFYC6HALIXI&keywords=watercress&qid=1677603783&sprefix=watercress%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-3
The Lion & The Mouse, by: Jerry Pinkney
www.amazon.com/Lion-Mouse-Jerry-Pinkney/dp/0316013560/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MIKCWPU5B8AS&keywords=the+lion+%26+the+mouse&qid=1677604436&sprefix=the+lion+%26+the+mouse%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
Hot Dog (2023 winner), by: Doug Salati
www.amazon.com/Hot-Dog-Doug-Salati/dp/0593308433/ref=sr_1_5?crid=C1RPDVWCM5NE&keywords=hot+dog&qid=1677603823&sprefix=hot+do%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-5

Newbery-  (kid lit author award)
When You Trap a Tiger, by: Tae Keller
www.amazon.com/When-You-Trap-Tiger-Keller/dp/1524715700/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I8KQF8FI3M4F&keywords=when+you+trap+a+tiger&qid=1677603888&sprefix=when+you+trap+a+tiger%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
New Kid, by: Jerry Craft
The Undefeated, by: Kwame Alexander & Kadir Nelson
kidsbooks.com/products/9781328780966B/the-undefeated
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, by: Kelly Barnhill
www.amazon.com/Girl-Drank-Winner-Newbery-Medal/dp/1616207469/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F5NAOOMYFZTL&keywords=the+girl+who+drank+the+moon&qid=1677604486&sprefix=the+girl+who+drank+the+moon%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
Last Stop on Market Street, by: Matt de La Pena 
www.amazon.com/Last-Stop-Market-Street-Matt/dp/0399257748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCYF3IKLZ4AY&keywords=last+stop+on+market+street&qid=1677630600&sprefix=last+stop+on+market+stree%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1

Pura Belpre- 
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, by: Alda P. Dobbs
www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Dreams-Petra-Luna-Dobbs/dp/1728251664/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=barefoot+dreams+of+petra+luna+by+alda+p.+dobbs&qid=1677705650&sprefix=barefoot+dreams+of+petra+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
Dancing Hands, by: Margarita Engle & Rafael Lopez
www.amazon.com/Dancing-Hands-Carre%C3%B1o-President-Lincoln/dp/148148740X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IPH8F12971WN&keywords=DANCING+hands&qid=1677873347&sprefix=dancing+hand%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1
My Papi Has a Motorcyle, by: Isabel Quintero
www.amazon.com/Papi-Has-Motorcycle-Isabel-Quintero/dp/052555341X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31WPSM9EWX8LQ&keywords=my+papi+has+a+motorcycle&qid=1677872425&sprefix=my+papi+has+a+motorcylce%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-1
Esperanza, by: Pam Munoz Ryan

Theodore Seuss Geisl- (easy/early reader award)
Waiting is Not Easy, by: Mo Willems
www.amazon.com/Waiting-Easy-Elephant-Piggie-Book/dp/142319957X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BOMZZ3IOS952&keywords=waiting+is+not+easy&qid=1677703345&sprefix=waiting+is+not+easy%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
Fox at Night, (My First I Can Read) by: Corey R. Tabor
www.amazon.com/Fox-Night-First-Can-Read/dp/0062977075/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F92N7UWUOJJJ&keywords=fox+at+night&qid=1677872785&sprefix=fox+at+nigh%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

Nautilus- 
Maybe, by: Kobe Yamada & Gabriella Barouch
www.amazon.com/Maybe-Story-About-Endless-Potential/dp/1946873756/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1C6IC13VYKRZZ&keywords=maybe&qid=1677872834&sprefix=mayb%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-4


nautilusbookawards.com/2022-winners-cat-30-35/
Coretta Scott King- (exceptional inspirational and educational contributions by African American authors or illustrators, as well as commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) 
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, by: Carole Boston Weatherford
www.amazon.com/Unspeakable-Massacre-Carole-Boston-Weatherford/dp/1541581202/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1E9OKYED8Y348&keywords=unspeakable+book&qid=1677701728&sprefix=unspeakable+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2
The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander & Kadir Nelson
www.amazon.com/Undefeated-Kwame-Alexander/dp/1328780961/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SDWBV0AZ0TVE&keywords=the+undefeated&qid=1677702012&sprefix=the+undefeate%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
Firebird, by: Misty Copeland
www.amazon.com/Firebird-Misty-Copeland/dp/0399166157/ref=sr_1_3?crid=F5B4GRM03SGP&keywords=firebird&qid=1677873422&sprefix=firebir%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-3
"Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman" by: Nikkie Grimes
www.amazon.com/Talkin-About-Bessie-Aviator-Elizabeth/dp/0439352436/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YSPHYFATB5QW&keywords=talking+about+bessie&qid=1677873468&sprefix=talking+about+bessie%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1


Other book awards to check out: 
Scheneider Family
Middle East Book Award
Sibert Award
Ezra Jack Keats
Jane Adaams Book Award 
Odyssey (audiobooks)

The Royal Dragonfly Book Award
Mom's Choice Award

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