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Worlds Awaiting

BYUradio

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 154

Topics that help the rising generation discover literature and experience the world around them. Worlds Awaiting is a weekly program for grownups who care about children hosted by children's literature expert, Rachel Wadham, Education and Juvenile Literature Librarian at the BYU Library. Guests include authors, experts, teachers, and parents.

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Writing Process, Financial Literacy, and Popular Music

Season 4 · Episode 32

Saturday, August 31, 2019 • Duration 55:53

Writing Process Behind every book there is a writer responsible for all the little details, world building and characterization that are loved by many. Every writer has their own unique process to complete such a feat. Rachel loves talking to authors about what their individual path and process is. So she's in the studio today with author Sharlee Glenn to talk about her writer’s journey. Storytime Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have Joella Peterson reviewing the picture book "The Princess and the Warrior" by Duncan Tonatiuh. Financial Literacy Understanding money and finances is an essential tool for being an adult. While children learn many different things in school as they grow up, financial literacy is not often emphasized or in some cases even taught. Today Rachel is on the phone with financial literacy expert, Gregg Mu...

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Historical Fiction, Telling Stories, and Language Impairments

Season 4 · Episode 31

Saturday, August 24, 2019 • Duration 53:18

Non-Fiction versus Historical Fiction Children can benefit greatly from understanding history. Especially when they learn about the past cultural events that have shaped the world that they live in today. There are many different ways to learn about history. From history classes, non-fiction books like biographies, and even historical fiction. Today Rachel has on the phone Lauren Tarshis an author of historical fiction. Storytime Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a reading of two poems: “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth and “Nature” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Telling Stories Stories are a very important part of the development of a child. Children usually begin telling stories on their own, although they might not realize it. Our job is to help them engage with their own stories and embrace them. Toda...

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Teen Writing, Adventure Novels, and Arts Education

Season 4 · Episode 22

Saturday, June 22, 2019 • Duration 57:05

Teen Writing (4:19) The ability to express oneself and be heard is an essential part of being human. This need for self expression is especially high during the teenage years. One great way to express oneself is through the writing process. Today we have on the phone Penny Kittle, an author and a great advocate for helping our teens engage in writing. Storytime (16:34) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today Rachael Colson gives her book review of "Mr. Miniscule and the Whale" by Julian Tuwim. Adventure Novels (19:49) When an author writes a work of fiction, they create an entire world for the reader to dive into. That world can be grounded only in our reality, or break off to explore fantastical ideas, or reimagine history. Rachel is in the studio with author Matt Kirby to talk about a few of his books that plays around with world bui...

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Reading Aloud, Creating Picture Book Art

Season 2 · Episode 10

Saturday, March 11, 2017 • Duration 29:13

Reading Aloud (3:37) Listening to someone reading a story out loud can be magical. When done well, it can transport us to another world. Reading aloud might be with a child at bedtime, with a friend or spouse, or in groups. Our guest today, Rob Eckman, reads aloud on a regular basis to children during Story Time at the Kings English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. Eckman is known as “the genius storyteller,” “emperor of the kids’ room,” and, “best wearer of the Dr. Seuss Story hat.” Whatever you call him, he’s clearly in his element when reading aloud at the King’s English Bookshop, where he also serves as the Marketing Manager. Rob talks with Cole Wissinger, a member of our Worlds Awaiting team. Creating Picture Book Art (16:14) Next on Worlds Awaiting, a visit with illustrator/author Julie Olson. Olson has illustrated many books, including Discover America: From Sea to Shining Sea, Dear Cinderella by Marianne Moore and Mary Jane Kensington, and Little Penguin: The Emperor of An...

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Books and Disabilities, Illustrator/Author Leslie Helakoski

Season 2 · Episode 9

Saturday, March 4, 2017 • Duration 28:49

Children’s Books and Disabilities (4:00) Fear … stereotyping … labeling … misunderstanding … Any one of these might surface when we look at those with a disability. Our guest today, Dr. Tina Dyches, shares tips on what to look for when choosing children’s books that accurately and positively portray young characters with disabilities. Such books can be a great help for us and our children, if they lead us to be more accepting of those with these special challenges. Dyches, a professor in the BYU School of Education, is the founder and current chair of the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award, which recognizes high quality children’s books that portray characters with developmental disabilities. Tina Dyches has worked in the field of education for 30 years, as a special educator, professor, and administrator. Her scholarship has resulted in three books about our conversation today – how best to use children’s literature featuring characters with special needs. Books mentioned in ...

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Introducing Poetry to Kids, Young Adult Author Robison Wells

Season 2 · Episode 8

Saturday, February 25, 2017 • Duration 29:12

Introducing Poetry to Kids (3:47) I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky… That’s the beginning of a Robert Louis Stevenson poem, The Wind, written for children. Maybe you read it when you were a child. Reaching and teaching children through poetry is hardly a new idea, but who is doing it today, and what could your role be in introducing children to this kind of art and language? Sylvia Vardell says, you can open up a whole world to kids through poetry. Vardell is a poetry expert and anthologist. She talks to Rachel about some of her favorite poets writing for young people today, and for adults, too. Sylvia Vardell is the co-author of The Poetry Friday Anthology and is a Professor at Texas Woman’s University in the School of Library and Information Studies. She also teaches courses in literature for children and young adults. YA Author (13:07) Next, Rachel visits with young adult and middle grade author, Robison Wells, about his journey as a novelist. ...

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Picture Books for All Ages, Social and Emotional Skills

Season 2 · Episode 7

Saturday, February 18, 2017 • Duration 29:01

Rick Walton on Picture Books (3:48) Picture books aren’t just for young children – they are for everyone. Our guest today, author and educator, Margaret Blair Young talks about the universal appeal of picture books and shares the thoughts of late author, Rick Walton on this subject. Young's published works include the novels House Without Walls, Salvador, and Heresies of Nature. She also co-authored a trilogy of historical novels about Black Mormon pioneers titled Standing on the Promises with Darius Gray. She is currently at work on a feature film, Heart of Africa. Social and Emotional Skills (16:27) Next, Rachel visits with Lynnette Christensen, professor in the BYU School of Education, about critical skills that children need to develop: social and emotional tools that they will use all their lives when interacting with others. Christensen also shares a grab bag of resources to help us teach these skills. Lynnette works with the BYU Positive Behavior Support Initiative and has ...

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Storytelling in Theatre, Physical Activity Enhances Learning

Season 2 · Episode 6

Saturday, February 11, 2017 • Duration 28:22

Storytelling in Theatre Costumes, music, dance, scenery…all become powerful elements in the telling of a story. The magic of theatre is front and center stage for us in this segment of Worlds Awaiting. Teresa Love has been working as a theatre specialist for over 30 years and currently teaches in the BYU Theatre and Media Arts Department. She also instructs classroom teachers about the value of drama in elementary schools and even teaches a class on storytelling. Love is a professional development partner with the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Project. She recently directed Water Sings Blue with BYU’s Theatre for Young Audiences known as The Young Company. The play is based on Kate Coombs’ award winning poetry book about the ocean. Physical Activity Enhances Learning Next, Rachel visits with David Barney, Professor of Physical Education at BYU. Physical activity has been proven by research to stimulate the brain and increase blood flow – which, as Barney will relate, incr...

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Process of Illustration, Writing Children’s Books

Season 2 · Episode 5

Saturday, February 4, 2017 • Duration 28:46

Process of Illustration (3:50) Let's get to know illustrator-author, Bob Shea. Rachel chats with him about a number of different facets of his work, including the experience of collaboration. Just how different is sharing the work from doing a book solo? We’ll also learn about Shea’s process of creating character. Bob Shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books including the popular Dinosaur vs. Bedtime and the cult favorite Big Plans illustrated by Lane Smith. His characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr; Playhouse Disney; and PBS Kids. He spends his days writing, drawing and, as he says, having “conversations” with NPR. Writing Children’s Books (15:52) Next, Rachel visits with award-winning author and columnist, Ann Cannon, about her favorite form of writing – children’s books. She often bases them on real life – drawing on experiences with friends and family or on the lives of historical characters. Cannon is the author of a number of books for young r...

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Role of Illustration, Encouraging Kids in Science

Season 2 · Episode 4

Saturday, January 28, 2017 • Duration 28:33

Role of Illustration (3:02) If you want to see the big picture of what it means to create books for children, you’ll want to consider the matter of … illustration. What is the role of illustration in a book or publication? Artist and author, Bethanne Anderson, talks to Rachel about this process and what an artist goes through – often creating multiple versions of an illustration – to enhance a story. Andersen teaches Illustration at BYU. She studied art at BYU’s Department of Visual Arts and at the Florence Academy of Art. Encouraging Kids in Science (14:19) Next, Rachel visits with Rebecca Sansom Sansom is a BYU Chemistry Teaching Professor, who co-founded the BYU Chem Camp for elementary aged students. For elementary aged students. Chem Camp gives kids, both boys and girls, hands-on experiences in science. She also advocates exposing children to other places like this in the community. Rebecca Samson has also served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Na...

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