As a future elementary school librarian, one of my goals is to inspire children not only read, but to explore their potential to write. One of the ways I intend to do this is by introducing students to the authors of some of their favorite books. Oftentimes literature takes on a whole new meaning when you hear how it was developed from the person who actually wrote it. While it may not always be possible to have authors come speak to students in person, a podcast interview is an excellent and cost effective alternative.
I located the following podcast through the Podnova search engine. Children's Book Radio offers a variety of podcasts created with educators, parents, and young people in mind. The following podcast features Newbery Award Winning Author Lois Lowry, who happened to be one of my favorite authors as a child.
Lois Lowry Interview
A podcast such as the one you just heard would be a wonderful way to delve deeper into literature with children. Through interviews such as these, the author's intent and creative process is described using his or her own words. This can allow children to think about literature in a whole new way and open their eyes to the world of writing.
Citation
Children's Book Radio. (2007). Children's book podcast childrensbookradio #25. Retrieved from http://www.podnova.com/channel/397363/episode/17/
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