For the Love of Literacy

The Science of Reading & why it matters-- my thoughts & some research I've conducted over the last year. I hope everyone will give this episode a listen, and if intrigued, go back & listen to other episodes dealing with how to teach reading & why it matters.

Speaking to Wendy of BYU Radio was a true joy! She's a fountain of knowledge about storytelling & relating to kids. She directs three podcasts now, which everyone can listen to, but they're specifically for kids. (Apple Seed, Wish & Kaboom. )

In this episode you will learn all about a language-based approach (mired in phonics & phonemes...the basics!) to teaching your child to read. Alana & I discuss teaching our children & the transition from teachers being responsible for kids learning to read, to parents accepting more of that responsibility. Alana provides tools, tips & resources for anyone & everyone on that journey!

I've been longing to interview someone as interested in happiness & joy research as me-- possibly more so! And Leighton fit the bill. He just published this new book, and offers amazing resources to all my listeners too, as you try to find & hold onto happiness in your life.

So many things went into this conversation, from writing backgrounds & then producing manuscripts, indie authors, myths about publishing & how to foster a love of literacy & spread that love!