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Are your kids reading books this summer? Many libraries are offering summer reading programs with incentives like movie tickets and gift cards to get children reading. A large body of research warns that an entire summer off from school can lower achievement levels by the time classes start again in fall. Joining a reading program or taking a summer class can help prevent the “summer slide.” Educators and book lovers share their recommendations and their joy of summer reading.
Mentioned on the show: American Indian Youth Literature Awards
American Library Association Inclusive Booklist
Kid Lit Collective 2019 Summer Reading List
Guests:
Sara Marie Ortiz (Acoma Pueblo) – Native student success program manager at Highline Public Schools
Jay Odjick (Kitigan Zibi Anishinabe) – artist, writer, and TV producer
Naomi Bishop (Gila River Indian Community) – librarian, past president of the American Indian Library Association, past chair of the American Indian Youth Literature Awards
Break 1 Music: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (World) (song) Black Lodge Singers (artist) Kids’ Pow-Wow Songs (album)
Break 2 Music: Happy Birthday (song) Devin Whirlwind Soldier (artist) Northern Lights, Vol. 3 (album)
