Summer Reading

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When kids become the critics of the stories they love most. New episodes every Tuesday through back-to-school season.

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Episodes

10-year-old reviews Wonder, I Funny and The Guiness Book of World Records

10-year-old Jackson shares what he's learned from some great books that celebrate what makes us different, while emphasizing what unites us all. It's the final episode of Summer Reading. Please rate, review and subscribe to keep updated on the latest with the show.

Sep 19, 2017•15 min

Fourth-graders (and neighbors!) review Tommysaurus Rex, Jedi Academy and Wayside School

Maddie & Atticus are neighbors, and have been buddies since they started second grade. The two share their favorites, and some lessons about how to beat bullies at their own game. New episodes publish every Tuesday through Sep. 19. Subscribe, rate, review, tell your friends about a show that gives kids the chance to share what's best about reading, in their own words.

Sep 12, 2017•11 min

7-year-old Bollywood dancer reviews Amelia Bedelia, Magic Tree House and Judy Moody

Nyla started reading with help from mom and Bob's Books. She shares her favorite reads, and each of them share a confident heroine. New episodes publish every Tuesday through Sep. 19. Subscribe, rate, review, tell your friends about a show that gives kids the chance to share what's best about reading, in their own words.

Sep 05, 2017•9 min

6-year-old bibliophile reviews Bunnicula, Ordinary People Change the World and Junie B. Jones

Luci really loves books. And what's the point of reading, if you don't love it? New episodes publish every Tuesday through Sep. 19. Subscribe, rate, review, tell your friends about a show that gives kids the chance to share what's best about reading, in their own words.

Aug 29, 2017•11 min

9-year-old twins review their favorite books: Seekers, Warriors, Upside Down Magic, more

Silas & Satchel are competitive readers, and the two discuss their favorite books they've read over the summer. New episodes publish every Tuesday through Sep. 19. Subscribe, rate, review, tell your friends about a show that gives kids the chance to share what's best about reading, in their own words.

Aug 22, 2017•12 min

6-year-old foodie reviews kids' books: Dragons Love Tacos, Green Eggs & Ham, Gaston & Antoinette

Desmond, 6, has some strong opinions when it comes to food, and to children's literature. New episodes publish every Tuesday through Sep. 19. Subscribe, rate, review, tell your friends about a show that gives kids the chance to share what's best about reading, in their own words.

Aug 15, 2017•13 min

Coming soon: Adorable kids share favorite summer reads

Grade schoolers take over the mic on this podcast to recommend their favorite books to other kids. What's better than a wonderful story? Potentially, the magic of reading itself, described as only kids would: "It's like an empty chamber in your brain that gets filled." Giggle along with the kids as new episodes come out every Tuesday starting August 15.

Jul 27, 2017•2 min

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