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What happens between elementary school and high sc

What happens between elementary school and high school that makes so many students lose their love for reading? Remember those magical moments on the carpet, sharing stories with wide-eyed curiosity? Somewhere along the way, that wonder fades. But what if we could change that? ✨ It’s not about turning them into lifelong readers overnight, but about chipping away at their indifference. What if we gave them the power to understand how to choose books that are just right for them and let them dive into stories that speak to them? Imagine reintroducing that spark of excitement through projects that are both fun and challenging. Want to know more? Listen to episode 4 of Creating Joyful Readers as I break down this conundrum and discuss what we can do about it. Link in bio to listen. 🎧 How do *you* think we can bring back the joy of reading for older students? I’d love to hear your thoughts below! 👇 .
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❓ What's a culture of reading? A culture of rea

❓ What's a culture of reading? A culture of reading is a visible expression of how a community values and engages with reading. It's an environment where reading is celebrated, respected, and encouraged as a regular activity. In a culture of reading, people develop an attitude and skills that make reading a pleasurable and continuous activity. Think of all the places you walk into and can immediately sense a strong love of books: 📚 The Library
📚 A Bookstore
📚 ... Your Classroom! A couple of highlights:
✅ Get a special discount code for these amazing tapestries from @tiffinthemiddle by listening to episode 3!
✅ Special thanks to Krista @whimsyandrigor for letting me share her reading board! 🎧 Make sure you listen to episode 3 of Creating Joyful Readers to hear all of the details and thought process behind all of these. Link in bio! What would you add to this list? How do you create a strong culture of reading in your space? .
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Book clubs? Reader’s workshop? Literature circle

Book clubs? Reader’s workshop? Literature circles? How many terms exist for an independent reading unit? 🤪😂 When I took a poll in IG stories, I got 20 responses. Only two of them were the same! In episode two of the Creating Joyful Readers podcast, I run down the lingo I’ll be using so we can all get on the same page. (Like what I did there?) 🔗 Link in bio to take a listen! What do you call your independent reading unit? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

🎤 Meet Your Host! Who am I and why am I starti

🎤 Meet Your Host! Who am I and why am I starting a podcast about reading? If you're new here, hello and welcome to my little corner of the internet. If you've been around for a while, thank you for being here. I appreciate your support so very much! I'm Samantha and I have 15 years of classroom teaching experience. I started a podcast about reading because I'm passionate about supporting teachers who are helping young people find the joy in reading. My work supports ELA teachers, media specialists, and anyone who is out there encouraging young people to read, so I like to say my podcast is for "secondary literacy educators" so it includes all of you. 🥰 My first episode is all about why I'm so passionate about this topic. I hope you'll give it a listen. Here are a few fun things about me: 📚 I have a daughter, Cici, who is 5. She's the light of my life!
📚 I drink iced coffee all year long.
📚 I'm a 3-4 book a week reader with romance and fantasy topping my favorite genres. (For now... I'm such a mood reader!)
📚 I love being able to support educators full time, but my ultimate dream is to one day own a bookstore.
📚 I write YA contemporary romance with my best friend under the pen name @esrosalynn. We have three books published! Make sure you listen to episode #1 where I tell you all about why this topic is so near and dear to my heart. You can find the link in my bio! Tell one one thing about you in the comments! I can't wait to get to know you so we can create joyful readers together. ⬇ .
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It's LAUNCH Day! 🥳🥳🥳 Creating Joyful Rea

It's LAUNCH Day! 🥳🥳🥳 Creating Joyful Readers is now LIVE! You can listen to the first four episodes on the podcast streaming service of your choice. I am so excited to be able to support you in this new way. Listen in the car, while you're doing laundry, at the gym, or wherever you enjoy getting your weekly podcast content. Together, I know we're going to bring back the joy of reading to help your students thrive in their literacy journey. Tune in every Monday for the latest in literacy research, engaging projects to enhance your reading curriculum, fresh YA book recs you can snag on your weekly Target trip, and more! 🔗 Link in bio to listen and enter my extra special launch giveaway! Are you tuning in today? I'd love to know which of the episodes is your favorite? 🥰 .
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🎙️ Just 2 Days to Go! 🎉 We’re almost th

🎙️ Just 2 Days to Go! 🎉 We’re almost there! In just two days, my new podcast, Creating Joyful Readers, will be live! Get ready to dive into all things literacy, from sparking a lifelong love of reading in your students to the latest research, creative projects, and YA book recs. If you’re a secondary literacy educator passionate about making reading joyful and accessible, you won’t want to miss this! Tune in on Monday, and let’s light that reading spark together. 🔥📚 🔗 Stream the trailer before the first episode drops - https://pod.link/1756500817 Who else is counting down with me? ⏳

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