Adam Gidwitz (3:45) The middle ages was a unique time period for European history. Historians do not know a lot about all the things that happened, but what they do is quite violent: from the crusades to the bubonic plague. It's a somewhat difficult time period to teach children. Nonethelese, today we have award winning author Adam Gidwitz on the phone to talk about his new children's book set in this time period: "The Inquisitor's Tale". Storytime (18:13) Libraries are known for their storytimes

Grammar (3:43) Languages and dialects are very complex things, and at times they seem to be daunting. English is certainly not an exception. Today we are in studio with Annette Lyon, an author who specializes in, one of the most intimidating parts of language arts: Grammar. Lyon is the author of over a dozen books, including Band of Sisters, a chocolate cookbook, a grammar guide and is one of the four co-authors of the Newport Ladies Book Club series. Storytime (15:23) Libraries are known for

Storytelling (3:41) There is a reason why fables are so prevalent in children’s literature. Storytelling is a fundamental part of learning how to communicate, and stories can be invaluable in teaching lessons. Randy Evensen is a professional storyteller and lifelong educator. His passion has always been connecting with children and allowing them to be comfortable with learning. Storytime (15:51) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour,

Genre Writing (3:50) Reading opens up worlds to us and our children. Every book, genre, and author offers a different experience for us. Some authors are famous for a particular genre. And some authors seem to dabble in many. Jennifer Nielsen is one of these diverse authors. She joins Rachel today to discuss how she transitions between different novels as she writes. She also gives us a sneak peak of what she currently has in the works. Storytime (14:54) Libraries are known for their storytimes

A Christmas Carol (4:03) Older books like A Christmas Carol are in the Public Domain, meaning their copyright has run its course and any tv, movie, or radio show can use the text for free. That is one reason why there are so many adaptations of this holiday classic. Today Rachel sits down with the co-hosts of Screen Cleaning on BYU Radio Jeff Simpson and Cole Wissinger to hear about some of their favorite parts and interpretations of Dickens' story Storytime (20:31) Libraries are known for their

Writing Stories (3:42) Stories exist all around us. Sometimes, you just have to keep your eyes open in order to find them. Today we’re on the phone with author Frieda Wishinsky. Frieda grew up in New York with and graduated with a degree in International Relations. She has written many children's books and educational books like Oonga Boonga, Each One Special, and Please Louise. Storytime (16:18) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the

Sketch Noting (3:57) Sometimes written off as another form of doodling, Sketchnoting is actually a valuable form of note taking and communication. Tanny McGregor is a teacher, reader, and writer. Her book on Sketchnoting, Ink and Ideas, explains how to use it in all walks of life. Storytime (17:21) 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 books or poetry. All month we will be reading

Fatherhood (3:13) We hear a lot of different perspectives here on this show. Educators, mothers, authors, illustrators, and experts. Anyone and everyone who cares about literacy and our children. Today we’d like to give a perspective that gets forgotten sometimes. We’re in studio with Joe Hadfield today. He’s the director of online communications here at BYU and more importantly, a dad. He uses his academic background to give context to some of the reading and literacy practices he uses at

Writing Non-Fiction (4:14) Sometimes we associate an author with a particular genre, but other authors write a variety of books. David Adler is famous for his Cam Jansen detective series, but today he shares his thoughts on non-fiction and biographies for young readers. David has been publishing books for over 40 years. He has a post-graduate degree from New York University. Storytime (14:54) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour,

Reader Interaction (3:28) Books are bridges that can connect authors with their readers. Michelle Staubach Grimes is an author that loves to share her experiences with fans and promote literacy wherever she goes. She is the author of Where is Pidge? and most recently Pidge Takes the Stage. Michelle began her adult life practicing law and then sports marketing before pursuing writing. Storytime (18:22) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past

Summoner Series (3:29) Each and every child has the capability of becoming a life-long reader, but sometimes they just need to find the right book or author. Taran Matharu is an author that writes exciting books that have helped struggling readers. He has written The Summoner Trilogy and out this month is a companion story The Summoner's Handbook. He is 28-years-old and began writing during NaNoWriMo which is this month! Storytime (13:12) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too

A Taste for Monsters (4:20) Every book and author has a different take on history, fantasy, and reality. Here at World’s Awaiting, we love to give you glimpses at new books that you can add to your reading list. Author Matt Kirby is the award winning author of The Clockwork Three, The Dark Gravity Sequence, and a YA interpretation of the popular video game Assassin's Creed. His most recent book A Taste for Monsters tells a story of different kinds of monsters and how they interact in Victorian

Identity as a Reader (3:36) Humans are very dynamic beings. From the beginning, we change, evolve, learn, and explore. We begin forming our identities from a very early age, and many things, including education, help to shape them. Dawan Coombs is an english professor at BYU and specializes in reading pedagogy. Her research examines the role of identity in the struggles of adolescent readers and seeks to identify best classroom practices. Storytime (16:18) Libraries are known for their storytimes

Author Ariane de Bonvoisin (3:34) When working with children, it is important to take a holistic approach. We are not just concerned about the their mental and physical growth. We are also concerned about their emotional and spiritual growth and journey. Ariane de Bonvoisin is an author of picture books and poetry for early readers that focus on encouraging spiritual awareness. She is also a recognized inspirational speaker and life coach for adults too! Storytime (17:00) Libraries are known for

Preparing Children (4:03) The world can be a daunting place for children, teens, and even us as adults. We need to be able to prepare our children for what’s out there and help them build skills that will help them survive in the workplace. Patty Alper is the author and founder of Teach to Work; a mentor program to help children gain the skills to be successful in the workforce. Storytime (18:41) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at 15 minutes past the hour, tune

Louisiana's Way Home (3:34) Author Kate DiCamillo has a new book out this week, and we have an opportunity to chat about it. DiCamillo is the award winning author of Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux. Her books have resonated with readers of all ages around the world. Her new book, Louisiana’s Way Home is a story of discovering who you are and deciding who you want to be. Storytime (15:44) Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at 15 minutes past the

Science Education (3:50) In a standard education there are several subjects that are crucial to the development of literacy in our children. Language Arts, Music, Mathematics, Art, Science. But what do you do when your child isn’t as interested in one of these subjects? Today our focus is on science. Duane Merrell is a professor at BYU with experience teaching high school as well. He currently specializes in secondary physical science teacher preparation. Storytime (14:38) Libraries are known for

Writing Inspiration (3:47) Inspiration can come from many different places. Ann Dee Ellis is an author who takes quite a bit of inspiration from the real world. She’s able to take her own experiences and the experiences of those around her and write them into compelling and beautiful books for young children. Ann Dee Ellis is the author of three young adult titles including This is What I Did, Everything is Fine, and The End or Something Like That. Her middle grade debut, You May Already Be a

Alain and Natalie continue discussing the changes they witnessed in the fine art market from the late 1990s to 2018. This is part 2 of a 2 parts episode series focused on the subject of selling fine art photography.

This episode focuses on the subject of selling fine art photography. Alain and Natalie discuss the changes that they witnessed in the fine art market since they started selling fine art photographs. Specifically, they talk talk about the changes that the fine art selling environment went through from the late 1990s to 2018.