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    <title>ReadWriteThink - Grade 5 - 6 Parent &amp; Afterschool Resources</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:33 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Talking with Teen Librarians]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[When it comes to motivating and inspiring teens to read, teen librarians have a lot to teach us.  You’ll hear about the approaches two teen librarians take to their work with teen readers, ways they go about sharing and promoting new titles, plus a short list of their favorite books for teens.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Latino Literature for Teens]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[All readers want to see themselves reflected in the pages of books. Works of Latino literature for teens focus on the experiences of young people from Spanish-speaking countries and cultures. In honor of El Día de los Niños, tune in to hear about a variety of books that celebrate the Latino cultural experience in literature. 
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Chris Crutcher]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear the about the ideas behind Crutcher's newest book, Period 8; his thoughts on writing in honest language for teenagers; and what readers have told him about the impact of his stories.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Reporting on Teen Book Awards]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Each year the America Library Association’s list of teen book awards provides readers with a huge variety of quality reading recommendations.  You’ll hear about stories of espionage, climate change, and dragons; middle school theater, political revolutions, coping with cancer, and more.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Newbery Medal Winners—Where Are They Now?]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover new books from past Newbery Medal winners.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Life Stories]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Life stories are books that trace defining moments and turning points in people’s lives. By exploring how individuals overcome obstacles and discover their passions – or fall prey to mistakes and inner demons – life stories illustrate how human beings navigate the complexities of living. Tune in to hear about a variety of life stories – some that celebrate lives of success, others that mourn lives tragically lost or wasted.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Animal Perspectives]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover books that allow you to look at the world through the eyes of an animal!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Patricia McCormick]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[While all YA authors focus in some way on the process of young people coming of age, very few do so with the depth and versatility you will find in the novels of Patricia McCormick.  Tune in to hear the story behind her latest novel, Never Fall Down, the harrowing and heartbreaking account of Khmer Rouge survivor Arn Chorn-Pond.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[School Day Extension]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use the Word Mover mobile app to bring school home! A printout from school is used to generate a word bank and then create story or poem, which a child uses to “teach” a concept to a family member or caregiver.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Science Books for Teens]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Books about science allow readers to encounter new concepts, ask new questions, and discover what we can learn simply by paying close attention to our surroundings.  You’ll hear about ecology and climate change, food production, infectious disease, ancient human history, the universe, and our power as humans for both ingenuity and destruction.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Goosebumps!]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Make your spine tingle with these spooky books for readers young and old!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teens as Change Agents]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Books featuring teens as change agents call attention to young people who are lobbying for change in their schools, communities, and the larger world. Tune in to hear about teens who work for change by participating in political campaigns, defying social hierarchies, and even going to war.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dynamic Detectives]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Get on the case with these tales about extraordinary detectives! Listen in as Emily highlights untraditional mysteries for kids.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Books Will Take You There!]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[While enjoying a book that features a journey, children write postcards from the perspective of the main character for each stop along the trip.  ]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Kathy Wickline</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with E. Lockhart]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/conversation-with-lockhart-30916.html</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear E. Lockhart talk about creating girl characters who try to ignite social change and challenge social hierarchies, the approach she takes to the writing process, and her thoughts on reader response to her books.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Celebrating Grandmothers]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore books that celebrate relationships with grandmothers and learn how even across different cultures a grandmother's love is the same.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amazing Aviators]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Take flight with Emily as she highlights books about historical figures in aviation and chats with Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[More Than Sports Stories]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/more-than-sports-stories-30902.html</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear about works of sports fiction and nonfiction that explore issues of identity and belonging, courage and equal rights, and changes over time in American history and culture.
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        <title><![CDATA[More New and Noteworthy Books for Teens]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/more-noteworthy-books-teens-30900.html</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[With publishers releasing new books twice a year, in the spring and the fall, summer is the perfect time to take stock of great new books for teens. Tune in to hear about books that will meet the needs of all kinds of teen readers including works of fantasy and suspense, biography and historical fiction, politics and romance.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Red, White, and Blue]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Looking for summer adventure? Listen in as Emily chats about books that highlight travel destinations in the United States and books that you can read as you travel.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teens on the Margins]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ In this episode, you'll hear about an assortment of old and new titles featuring teens who live on the margins of middle class society - teens whose lives too often go unseen.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Trading Card Creator]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Children can use Trading Card Creators to answer questions about a book character’s appearance and actions, and to probe for thoughts, feelings, and motivations.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Smart Romance]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear about an array of recently-published smart romance titles that feature male as well as female narrators, gay as well as straight relationships, and stories of love unfolding in a variety of circumstances. 
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        <title><![CDATA[World of Animals]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore the world of animals through Caroline Arnold’s nonfiction picture books for children.
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Francisco X. Stork]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In the world of young adult literature, there are certain authors readers can count on to engage both their minds and their hearts in a good story. Francisco X. Stork is one of those authors. Tune in to hear how Francisco’s novels explore themes of religious faith and ambition, how his own life experiences are reflected in his books, and how he thinks about the diverse Latino characters he has created.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tales of Young Americans]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Explore different time periods in U.S. history with these picture books.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Theme Poems]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The Theme Poems, formerly Shape Poems, tool helps children write poems in many different shapes from balloons to balls.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Summer Superheroes]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Calling all caped crusaders! Invite children to invent a story starring superheroes who have summer super powers. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Poetic Memories of Summer]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use the sun-splashed days of summer to inspire children to write poetry. Interactive, online poetry tools guide them as they explore the writing process.
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        <title><![CDATA[Summer Trading Cards]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Children can dive deeper into summer reading by using the interactive Trading Card Creator tool. They’ll examine a favorite character and write a new story for him or her.    
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