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I've Read That!

I've Read That!

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A writer and a K-8 media specialist walk into a podcast--and discuss the classics of the classroom canon. A virtual book club, pedagogy workshop, jokes maybe??
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Episode 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

I've Read That!Aug 09, 2020

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Oct 02, 202001:51
Episode 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Episode 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

In Episode 11, we discuss a pretty good book AND a pretty...mediocre movie adaptation. Sometimes things with more teen romance...are worse??
Aug 09, 202001:00:60
Episode 10: Matilda by Roald Dahl

Episode 10: Matilda by Roald Dahl

In this episode, we discuss a SURPRISINGLY MEAN book about the bond between a little girl so smart her brain can move cigars and a teacher so sweet her name is literally Miss Honey.
Jul 09, 202001:12:11
Episode 9: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

Episode 9: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

In this episode, we look back on the subject of baby Michelle's very first book report: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson! Does it hold up for a more culturally-aware 25-year-old? Well...hm.
Jun 09, 202001:45:00
Episode 8: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Episode 8: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In this episode, we talk to a special guest from the Wigging Out podcast, discuss Twilight AGAIN, and also talk about the strange similarities between the Roaring 20s and our present days.
Apr 21, 202001:30:49
Episode 7: Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Episode 7: Lord of the Flies by William Golding

In this episode, Michelle shares some dubiously fun facts, Twilight is discussed, and we finally dig into the wide, weird world of literary criticism.
Mar 16, 202001:23:51
Episode 6: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Episode 6: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

In this episode, we talk about Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and the strange, decontextualized lessons on the Holocaust we experienced as kids.
Jan 26, 202001:10:31
Episode 5: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Episode 5: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

In this episode, we discuss a book about class conflict, gang warfare, and the intimate relationships between men. The eternal question is raised: Do kids still goth?
Dec 27, 201901:15:57
Episode 4: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

Episode 4: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

In this episode, we discuss our favorite peach recipes, and also an excellent book.
Oct 27, 201901:38:23
Episode 3: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

Episode 3: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

In this climactic episode, we finally discuss the cornerstone of our friendship: our shared disdain for milk. Also, we talk about a very good book. (Sorry it sounds so bad!)
Sep 18, 201901:07:02
Episode 2: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Episode 2: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

In our second episode, we discuss Michelle’s conspiracy theory about Ben Weatherstaff and the importance of going outside.
Aug 01, 201901:08:52
Episode 1: Holes by Louis Sachar

Episode 1: Holes by Louis Sachar

The inaugural episode in which we babble, dig up the past, and get way off-topic regarding Louis Sachar's Newberry Award-Winning Holes.
Jul 08, 201901:09:30