Episodes

  • Marlies Hobbs - Episode 19

    Marlies Hobbs - Episode 19
    Mar 25 2021

    Writers Read by LiTracey - Getting THAT book in children's hands. On this episode Tracey chats with Marlies Hobbs about the book she has co-written with her husband Jai, 'Financially Literate Youth - FLY'. Plus our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights into this book.

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    24 mins
  • Kesta Fleming - Episode 18

    Kesta Fleming - Episode 18
    Dec 8 2020

    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    On this episode Tracey chats with Kesta Fleming. Kesta reads aloud from her debut chapter book 'Marlow Brown - Scientist in the Making' and our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating of this book. Plus, our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights on Marlow Brown.

    In Tracey's tip, Tracey discusses practices that impact reading motivation and the important role of the teacher in helping students find 'that' book.

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    30 mins
  • Nean McKenzie - Episode 17

    Nean McKenzie - Episode 17
    Aug 2 2020

    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    On this episode Tracey chats with Nean McKenzie. Nean reads aloud from her debut novel 'Cryptosight' and our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating of this book. Plus, our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights on Naan's new novel.

    In Tracey's tip, Tracey discusses practices that impact reading motivation.

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    29 mins
  • Rukhsana Khan - Episode 16

    Rukhsana Khan - Episode 16
    Apr 26 2020
    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    On this episode Tracey chats with Rukhsana Khan. Rukhsana reads from her multiple award winning book 'Wanting Mor'.

    Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Rukhsana Khan titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Plus, our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating on Wanting Mor.


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    36 mins
  • Jane Sullivan - Special Edition - To re-read or not to re-read, that is the question!

    Jane Sullivan - Special Edition - To re-read or not to re-read, that is the question!
    Mar 8 2020
    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    This episode features author and literary journalist Jane Sullivan. We chat about her latest book 'Storytime', where she revisits books from her childhood.

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    23 mins
  • Kathy Collins - authentic instruction for young readers

    Kathy Collins - authentic instruction for young readers
    Feb 23 2020
    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    This is the next in our series of professional development podcasts, sharing insights from global reading experts.

    On this episode Tracey chats with USA based, world leader in reading instruction - Kathy Collins. Kathy discusses her life as a reader as well as the important work of authentic reading instruction for young readers.

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    23 mins
  • Rebecca Cronin - Using small groups to transfer phonics work into reading and writing

    Rebecca Cronin - Using small groups to transfer phonics work into reading and writing
    Jan 16 2020
    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    This is the next in our series of professional development podcasts, sharing insights from global reading experts.

    On this episode Tracey chats with USA based staff developer from Columbia University - Rebecca Cronin. Rebecca provides lots of practical examples of how to use small groups to help students apply phonics knowledge to their own reading and writing.

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    18 mins
  • Jacqueline Harvey - Episode 15

    Jacqueline Harvey - Episode 15
    Dec 10 2019
    Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.

    On this episode Tracey chats with Jacqueline Harvey. Jacqueline reads from her popular Kensy and Max series, and we hear about her life as a reader.

    Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Jacqueline Harvey titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating on Kensy and Max.

    Tracey's Tip this episode is all about the power of reading aloud.

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    35 mins