What Are the Kids Reading These Days?

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  • Summary

  • A husband and wife team --- comprised of a junior high Language Arts teacher and a children's librarian --- spend each episode discussing a current popular middle grade/young adult novel: Would kids like it? Should parents recommend it to their kids? How might an ELA teacher use it in their classroom? Tune into each episode to hear Tim and Taylor answer all these questions and more! In addition to discussions about specific novels, alternating episodes will feature conversations about various aspects of young adult reading. Questions or Comments? Reach out to Tim and Taylor at: whatarethekidsreadingthesedays@gmail.com
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Episodes
  • 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas
    Jul 15 2024

    Tim & Taylor return after a long hiatus to discuss the the bestselling young adult fantasy novel Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Tune in to hear them talk about their thoughts on the book, whether they think kids and teens would enjoy it, ideas for how the novel could be used in the classroom, recommendations for further reading, and much more!

    SPOILER WARNING! This episode is most enjoyable if you've either already read the book or simply want to hear some takes on it before recommending it to your students or children.

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    40 mins
  • 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier
    Oct 18 2023

    Tim & Taylor return with special guest Bennie, who is also the cause of their recent hiatus. But finally, they have returned to discuss the middle grade graphic novel (?) Smile by Raina Telgemeier and reminisce on braces, middle school friends, and growing up. Bennie also contributes with the occasional whimper or grunt.

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    32 mins
  • "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume
    Mar 26 2023

    Tim & Taylor are joined by special guest Mary, aka Tim's mom, to discuss Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, the beloved (and sometimes banned) coming-of-age middle grade novel by Judy Blume.

    With the movie coming out on April 28, it made sense to dive into this book. Tune into hear Tim, Taylor, and Mary's thoughts on the book, whether kids today would enjoy it, how it might be used in a classroom, and recommendations for further reading! Enjoy!

    SPOILER WARNING: This podcast is best enjoyed if you've already read the novel or if you are not planning on reading the novel or watching the movie and simply want to hear someone's opinions on it before recommending it to someone else.

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    1 hr

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