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41. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Appreciating Audiobooks
    In this episode, you'll hear about what goes on behind the scenes in audiobook production. You'll also hear samples from an array of distinguished audio titles including YA classics as well as newer works of contemporary realistic fiction, dystopian fiction, historical fiction, and novels written in verse.
42. Parent & Afterschool Resources | 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.
43. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    A Roundup of Teen Book Awards
    In the wake of the American Library Association's annual announcement of Youth Media Awards, tune in for a roundup of top young adult literature award winners from the past year. Jennifer will report on her favorite titles drawn from lists of the year's most distinguished books for teens
44. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    A Second Look at The Hunger Games
    With a new movie version of The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' story of a dystopian world where children are forced to fight to the death on live television is set to reach an even broader audience. Tune in to hear about the seeds for The Hunger Games story, themes that distinguish the series as an important work of literature, and what the books have to offer teen readers.
    
45. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 2  |  Activity & Project
    A Story for Corduroy
    After reading a Corduroy book together, encourage creativity and develop writing skills by writing a story about a favorite stuffed animal.
46. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
    A Tribute to Abraham Lincoln
    Emily presents three very different books about Lincoln and hosts a roundtable discussion with the authors of these books to delve deeper into Lincoln's remarkable life.
47. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    A Tribute to Patty Campbell
    Today's YA readers benefit from knowing the wise elders of our field: those who promoted, defended, and celebrated young adult literature when doing so was far less popular than it is now. Tune in to hear about Patty Campbell: teen services librarian, writer/critic, and significant influence on the field.
48. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Activity & Project
    A Trip to the Museum: From Picture to Story
    Visit a museum or art gallery (either online or in person) with children and teens, helping them find inspiration for a story based on a piece of art that they particularly enjoy or relate to.
49. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
    Babymouse Extravaganza
    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.
50. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
    Back to School
    Help prepare your kids for a return to the classroom with these great books and expert kid tips about adjusting to a new school.

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