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Episode 15 — Chapter Book Series Worth Starting
Grades | K – 5 |
Podcast Series | Chatting About Books: Recommendations for Young Readers See all episodes in this series ![]() iTunes Subscription ![]() ![]() |
Duration | 13:30 |
Original Air Date | Published June 04, 2009 |
Calendar Activities
Grades 3 – 8 | Calendar Activity |  October 4
Edward Stratemeyer, creator of book series such as Nancy Drew, was born on this day in 1862.
Students select several books from one of Stratemeyer's series to read, discuss shared elements in the books, and use the 3-Circle Venn Diagram to compare story elements.
Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity |  February 1
Take part in the African American Read-In!
Students come together with family and friends to take part in a read-in of books by African American authors and report their results.
Tips & How-To's
Grades K – 6 | Tip & How-To
Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!
Podcast Episodes
Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
Are You at the End of Your Series?
Finished a series and need some ideas? Join Emily as she chats about some series worth trying.