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        <title><![CDATA[Talk it Up! Expanding a Child’s Vocabulary]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[One way to help early readers begin to make sense of what they’re reading is to help them build their vocabulary.  In this Tip, learn how to ask questions and have conversations with a child to integrate new words into his/her vocabulary.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Cathy Allen Simon</dc:creator>
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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[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[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[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[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[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[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[Stories of Appreciation]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Using either a print or online template such as Tikatok, children can honor special people in their lives by creating personalized books.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Kathy Wickline</dc:creator>
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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[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[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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        <title><![CDATA[Wild and Crazy Words]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Make learning how to spell words a little “wild and crazy” by ditching the pen and paper and using unique materials that will make your kids really smile while they’re having fun.  ]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Amy Mascott</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Brothers and Sisters]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover adventures about siblings--both human and animal. Listen in as Emily chats with Pam Munoz Ryan, author of Tony Baloney, about being "Boss of the World" during her childhood.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sweet Stories]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily chats about books that will have you craving sweets! She also shares her interview with author Michael O. Tunnell.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Finding Family]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The holiday season is here, which usually means spending time with family. Listen in as Emily discusses some heartwarming books about families.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Honoring Veterans Day]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In honor of Veterans Day, Emily shares a collection of books that show different perspectives of the Vietnam War.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[39 Clues Series]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily discusses the action-packed 39 Clues series and talks to two authors of the series.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Math + Reading = Fun!]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily shares picture books that will have young mathematicians measuring, estimating, and figuring fractions all while reading!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Become a Young Archaeologist]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Want to visit a museum without leaving your computer?  Virtually dig for famous historical artifacts from around the world found in the British Museum.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Patrick Striegel</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Confessions of a Former Bully]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Hear about books by children’s advocate and author Trudy Ludwig that will help your child handle bullying and difficult friendships.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unusual Pets]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/unusual-pets-30782.html</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Living with kids who are begging for a pet? Whet their appetite with these funny picture books about unusual pets in this podcast featuring author David Biedrzycki.
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        <title><![CDATA[Summer Magic]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Learn the limits of magic in Laurel Snyder's books.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amazing Biographies: Writing About People Who Change the World]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[After reading about historical figures and other important people that have changed the world, children choose someone that they consider to be “amazing”—either someone they’ve heard about or someone they know—and create a book page that highlights this person.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Cathy Allen Simon</dc:creator>
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