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    <description>Emily Manning chats with kids, parents, and teachers about the best in children’s literature for ages 4 through 11. Discussions include reading tips and fun activities to do with children before, during, and after reading.</description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sweet Stories]]></title>

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        <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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        <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[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>

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        <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[Take Me Out to the Ball Game]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA['Tis the season...for baseball! Engage your sports fans with these books about America's favorite pastime.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Summer Series]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Need book ideas for the summer? Look no further!  Emily features Nancy Krulik’s Katie Kazoo Switcheroo and George Brown, Class Clown chapter-book series.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chicken Adventures]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Need some egg-citement in your life? Then, listen in to hear about some books featuring adventurous chickens!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Historical Fiction]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Go back in time with Emily as she talks about three books from different times in history and interviews Jenny Moss, the author of Winnie's War.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unusual Gifts]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and the characters in these four tall tales have plenty of unusual gifts to keep you reading all winter. Listen in to hear about them and to meet Ingrid Law, the author of Savvy and Scumble.
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        <title><![CDATA[Precious Memories]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Check out three books that show how precious family memories are and meet Kate Messner, the author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Get Spooky With Matthew McElligot]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Just in time for jack-o-lantern season, Emily chats about some books by Matthew McElligot that will you get you in the mood for this spooky time of year!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Hero's Trail]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Heroes are all around us. In this episode, hear about T.A. Barron’s book that spotlights heroic kids and meet Kaitlyn Chana, a perfect example of a young hero.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Love Your Lunch Lady]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Shake those back-to-school blues by reading about the crime-fighting Lunch Lady in Jarrett Krosoczka’s graphic novel series.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hit the Beach With Lauren Myracle]]></title>

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        <description><![CDATA[This summer, head to the beach with the tween series The Winnie Years by Lauren Myracle.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Irreverently Funny and Worth Reading]]></title>

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        <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Emily introduces books that will certainly make kids giggle, and she talks to Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer, the authors of Fartiste. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Babymouse Extravaganza]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily and her book club chat about the adventures of Babymouse, and then Emily talks to the author-illustrator team behind this series of graphic novels.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Swing, Jitterbug, and Sing the Blues]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Music provides the perfect introduction and accompaniment to this collection of books including Jazzy Miz Mosetta, Sweethearts of Rhythm, and Boycott Blues. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Think Peace]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use these books as a springboard to discuss how children and adults alike can use peaceful, nonviolent methods to affect change in society. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Shiver Me Timbers: Books About Pirates]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Ahoy, mateys! In this episode, Emily be talkin the pirate talk with author Jane Yolen and discovering some myths and truths about pirates from the days of yore.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Greek Mythology for Kids]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Check out three fantastic books about the ancient Greeks gods in thoroughly modern situations. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[What Should I Read Aloud?]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Libraries and bookstores can overwhelm even the most lit-savvy parents and teachers. Listen in as Emily shares a fabulous resource for finding the very best picture books for children.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Celebrate Life]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Birthdays hold a special place in families’ hearts. Celebrate that special day with two breathtaking birthday-themed books by talented author-illustrator Debra Frasier.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Books With a Playlist]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Share your musical heritage with kids this summer and get inspired by four stories about family, jazz, and the relationships that last a lifetime. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chapter Book Series Worth Starting]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily Manning describes some chapter book series that kids will love and chats with author Nikki Grimes about her writing philosophy. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Repeated Readings]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Podcast host Emily Manning and Llama Llama author Anna Dewdney chat about how to read, read, read with kids everywhere. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Podcast host Emily Manning yucks it up with kids’ humorist Mike Artell and explores three books sure to get your kids reading, speaking, and laughing out loud. ]]></description>
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